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.
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 |
Also Known As |
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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 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) |
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 |
RAM + ROM | 6 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
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 |
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 |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | No. Uses USB Type-C Connector |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
FM Radio | No |
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 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.