Review of the smartphone Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with the main characteristics

One of the best manufacturers of technology "Xiaomi" has launched a new line of gadgets. One of the most popular models, the new one is Mi CC9 Pro. It is equipped with everything you need to win the title of a powerful flagship. A high-quality AMOLED display, 5 cameras, a nimble mobile processor, high build quality, a fingerprint sensor and fast charging are just some of the features that give it an honorable place in the ranking of quality gadgets. Below is a review of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone with the main characteristics.

Overview of the main characteristics

Filling

Design

The back is made of Gorilla Glass and has a slightly curved edge. Thanks to this structure, Xiaomi is comfortable to hold in the hand, but the glossy bezel makes the device very slippery and easy to miss. On the right edge are the volume rocker and the power button. The USB-C port as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack are located at the bottom of the phone. In addition, it uses a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Display

With a 6.47-inch AMOLED display, images look stunning, with excellent contrast, vivid colors and lots of detail. Good screen-to-body ratio offers better viewing angles and lower power consumption The display has a resolution of 2340 by 1080p, an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9, a pixel density of 398ppi, and is compatible with HDR 10 and DCI-P3. AMOLED screen in the sun will not cause inconvenience when using the device, the colors do not fade, do not fade. Curved glass (what Xiaomi calls a 3D display) has contributed to the screen to avoid accidental touch problems. When a call or a message is received, the bends of the screen emit light.

Battery

Xiaomi CC9 has a 5260mAh battery. Such a large battery usually results in an increase in the size of the phone. CC9 is no exception. Its thickness is 9.7 mm, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 is only 7.61 mm. This will practically not affect the weight - only 208 g. If you look at the battery life, the phone can work for about 10-12 hours at high frequency of use (for example, music, movies, social networks), and the playback time can last 5- 7 o'clock. The maximum battery life is up to 2 days. The phone comes with a 30W charger that can charge 58% of the battery in 30 minutes and 100% in 65 minutes.

Camera

On the back of the Mi CC9 Pro, there are five cameras that can capture beautiful, detailed images at a distance of 4.5 cm. The device is equipped with 2 LED flashes located on the right side of the camera module. The auto focus function works quickly and accurately. The most important thing about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is its main rear camera. It is a combination of 108, 20, 5, 12 and 2 megapixel lenses along with two LED flashes. The 12-megapixel f / 2.0 telephoto lens can be used to capture detailed images. This camera has 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. The second camera is a 2 megapixel telephoto lens with f / 2.0 aperture, which is equipped with 4x optical zoom.

The macro camera allows users to take photographs at a distance of 1.5 cm from the subject. The 20MP camera with a 1.8 / 2.8 aperture f / 2.2 has a 117-degree field of view. 5MP f / 2.4 aperture, delivers superior close-up performance. It is designed for portrait photography.

The 108MP main camera in the Mi CC9 Pro is a large 1 / 1.33-inch sensor, providing Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) at a resolution of 12032 × 9024. It includes 4-in-1 (1.6μm) superpixels and the latest multi-frame RAW noise reduction algorithms to capture as much detail as possible while suppressing noise build-up in low-light conditions. The camera's selfie sensor, with a high resolution of 32 megapixels, ensures high quality shooting, both photo and video. Uses features such as wide-angle shooting, portrait mode and 12 filters.

How to take a picture, example photo

How to take pictures at night, example photo

Camera functions

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro camera application is equipped with the following functions: decoration, macro shooting, live focus, night mode, slideshow, panorama and HDR, as well as high-quality slow motion video recording at a speed of 1 frame per second. The quality of the device and the assessment of depth of field are excellent, and it should be noted that, when shooting in widescreen (normal) mode, the gadget gives a clear, sharp image with very little noise. One of the most important highlights of this phone is its very fast auto focus, even for moving images, which shows the performance of the device's software despite the lack of ToF sensors.

CPU

Xiaomi Mi CC9 PRO comes with Snapdragon 730G chip. The processor is 35% better, the GPU is 25% better, and the AI ​​performance is 2x better than the SD730. The Snapdragon 730G is a prototype of the Snapdragon 730, but its GPU is optimized for gaming. This update is specifically for gamers as it improves GPU performance and DSP image rendering speed. It supports Snapdragon Elite Gaming function. Xiaomi uses the Adreno 618 GPU, which, along with the powerful Snapdragon 730G chip, can support a variety of games and active user activities that require high power and speed. Those who want to play action games without the slightest loss of graphics detail should include the new Xiaomi in their shopping list. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro runs Android OS with MIUI 11 interface by default and has Game Turbo 2 and GPU accelerators. Of course, this is not a flagship processor, but it has good performance among Qualcomm's mid-range chips. Mi CC9 Pro will be a good solution for watching videos on the Internet via Wi-Fi, chatting on social networks and all kinds of games.

Performance

The new Mi CC9 Pro will be available in three different models, depending on the amount of internal memory and RAM:

• 6 GB OP and 128 GB;
• 8 GB OP and 128 GB;
• 8 GB OP and 256 GB.

Safety

Mi 9 Pro is the first phone with the thinnest under-screen fingerprint sensor that can be unlocked even with a wet finger. It also features Face ID. Thanks to which you can unlock the phone by pointing the selfie camera at your face.

Sound

The presence of one speaker in the device does not provide good sound quality, despite the satisfactory volume.Distortion is well controlled, but when listening to music, the bass sounds are not very deep. In terms of software, Xiaomi only includes the “Mi Sound Enhancer” feature, which combines a headphone sound optimizer and an equalizer.

Pros and cons

A smartphone has both positive and negative aspects.

• excellent build quality;
• powerful camera;
• good battery life;

• does not support memory card slot;
• no wireless charging.

Price

Pre-sales of the phone in China will start on November 14, and the official release date of the device is November 22. It comes in three versions. How much: The base model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB for $ 448.99. The second model has 8GB of RAM / 128GB for $ 499.99. The special version of this smartphone has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB and will cost $ 559.99. Where is it profitable to buy? The smartphone can be purchased on the AliExpress platform.

Reviews

Since the device has not yet gone on sale, there are no reviews on the Internet. The only thing the network is interested in is why the manufacturer did not equip the new product with the new Snapdragon 855 chipset, but instead installed an early version, and how this will affect the performance of a device with a 108 MP camera. Whether it is worth buying the Mi CC9 Pro or the model of which company is better to buy, you can find out in a few months, after the first devices go on sale and have been tested by users.

Verdict

How to choose a good reliable smartphone model? It all depends on personal selection criteria, financial capabilities, and functionality expected from the gadget. Xiaomi is a reliable manufacturer. The devices he produces have both advantages and disadvantages. The Mi CC9 Pro has a premium design, an excellent camera, but at the same time, it can run slowly due to a weak processor, and the significant battery capacity gives the device extra inches. The 5 cameras on the device will undoubtedly be appreciated by enthusiasts of photography and video, because with such a product the user will receive a wide range of images, including wide-angle, 5x zoom and high-quality photos in dark conditions. The biggest plus of the novelty is the 108 megapixel camera. The average price of the device, which cannot be called budget and inexpensive, is $ 448.99.