Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 9. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 39490 | Rs. 59228 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 is Rs. 39490. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is Rs. 59228.
Display comparison
There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 403 PPI. Xiaomi Mi 9 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 9's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 9 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 9.0.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2019 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 173 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.2% | ~ 85.2% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | HDR10 - DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Sensors | Fccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.265 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W |