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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
₦358,800
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 5.97 inch 1080 x 2340 pixels Full-HD+ display
  • Camera 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Main/ 20 MP front
  • Storage 64/128 GB
  • RAM 6 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.3 GHz, Snapdragon 712
  • OS Android 9.0 (Pie)

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

9.3
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 10 / 10
  • Camera Quality 10 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 8 / 10

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is a compact variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 and serves as the successor to the Mi 8 SE from 2018. Compared to the Mi 9, the Mi 9 SE features reduced specifications and a lower price point.

This model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, marking it as the first smartphone to use this chipset. The device includes 6GB of RAM and offers storage options of 64GB or 128GB, without expandable memory. It runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. The phone is equipped with a 5.97-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Samsung AMOLED display,achieving a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 90.4%. The display supports HDR10 and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The rear camera setup consists of a triple camera array: a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view. The front camera is a 20-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The device supports video recording up to 4K at 30fps.

The Mi 9 SE includes a fifth-generation in-display fingerprint sensor and supports face unlock. It houses a 3,070mAh battery with 18W fast charging via USB-C but lacks wireless charging capabilities. Connectivity options include dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac,Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and ambient light sensor.

The phone’s rear panel features a gradient holographic finish. the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE balances mid-range hardware with some features inherited from the flagship Mi 9.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight 155 g (5.47 oz)
Build Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.97 inches, 87.5 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 6 GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 48MP + 13 MP + 8 MP main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
RAW
Sensor size - 1/2"
Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel
binning)
Phase detection
Laser autofocus
Contrast autofocus
Sapphire crystal glass lens cover
6-element lens
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 27
mm
1080p @ 960 fps
720p @ 960 fps
Secondary rear camera - 13 MP
(telephoto)
Sensor model - Samsung S5K3M5
(#2)
Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2)
Sensor size - 1/3.4" (#2)
Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2)
Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2)
6-element lens (#2)
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 51
mm (#2)
Third rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide
angle)
Sensor model - Sony IMX481 Exmor
RS (#3)
Sensor size - 1/3" (#3)
Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#3)
Aperture size - f/2.2 (#3)
6-element lens (#3)
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 17
mm (#3)
Angle of view - 117° (#3)
Video Resolution 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 20-megapixel
Camera Features f/2.0 aperture
1/4" Pixel Size,
1.0µm,
Autofocus
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type No. Uses USB Type-C Connector

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
FM Radio No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 3070 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 24 hours
Stand-by Up to 380 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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