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Phone

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Brand
Xiaomi
Release date
Feb 1, 2019
Screen size
6.39 ″
Chip
Snapdragon 855
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer combines strong performance, a vivid AMOLED display, and premium construction, but its small battery and dated software hold it back.

What is good

  • Snapdragon 855 delivers strong performance
  • 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display is vivid
  • 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage offer generous capacity

What is not

  • 3300 mAh battery is notably small
  • Android 9 and MIUI 10 feel outdated
  • USB 2.0 limits wired transfer speeds

How the score breaks down

  • Performance 70
  • Display 75
  • Battery 10
  • Connectivity 60
  • Build 85
  • Software 34

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

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Also known as

xiaomi-mi-9-explorer-scrapegsma-10159 · mi-9-explorer

Specifications

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 855
Chip maker
Qualcomm
Process
7 nm
Graphics
Adreno 640
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
System version
9.0

Memory and storage

Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB

Display

Screen size
6.39 ″
Resolution
1,080 × 2,340
Panel type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Pixel density
403 ppi

Battery

Battery
3,300 mAh

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Design

Weight
173 g

Data source · techapi:xiaomi-mi-9-explorer-scrapegsma-10159