Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The leading brand Xiaomi is constantly delighting its users with new models of smartphones. The autumn season of 2019 was no exception, which added to the arsenal of products offered by the brand a new flagship level - Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, which will be discussed in this article.

Design features and ergonomics

The model with rounded edges has a presentable appearance and fits comfortably in the user's palm. The back and front surfaces of the phone are equipped with protective glasses of curved Gorilla Glass 6. The connecting element is an aluminum frame.

On the front panel, the main area of ​​which was occupied by the display, you can find the current drop-shaped cutout for the front camera. In addition, a fingerprint sensor is located on the screen.
A notable element of the rear panel is the advanced newfangled triple camera located in the upper left corner.

On the ends of the device there are buttons that enable it to turn on, as well as control the sound.

The consumer is given the opportunity to choose from two diametrically opposite color variations:

• Dream White (white dream);
• Titanium Black (black titanium).

The weight of the structure, corresponding to the overall dimensions of 157.2 mm * 74.6 mm * 8.5 mm (parameters of height, width, thickness, respectively), is 196 grams.

Specifications

Screen

The device is equipped with a touchscreen display from the renowned manufacturer Samsung, made using Super AMOLED technology. The type of matrix used is characterized by excellent quality of the displayed picture and wide viewing angles, in connection with which the phone realizes comfortable viewing of video, text and graphic information, as well as the gaming needs of mobile gamers. The resolution of the display corresponds to the FullHD + quality parameter (2340 * 1080 pixels). The pixel density is 403 ppi, which also has the best effect on the quality and brightness of the picture. The diagonal is 6.39 inches.

The space occupied by the screen from the entire frontal surface in percentage ratio is equal to 85.5% with the aspect ratio of 19½ to 9. Such values ​​have the best effect on the visual perception of the displayed content by the owner of the device. Also a convenient option is the "always on screen" function: it allows you to see the most important calls, messages and other notifications.

Platform

A new proprietary MIUI 11 shell based on the fresh Android 10 operating system has found application in the smartphone. It is from this version that the user expects to receive improved performance both in solving everyday issues and for games.The consumer is also interested in the global night mode, which allows to save the device's charge and, thereby, to increase the duration of its autonomous work.

The phone device uses a high-performance Snapdragon 855+ chip, and therefore the consumer can also count on performance and no brakes. The octa-core chipset is manufactured using a 7 nanometer process technology. Gaming - The Adreno 640 will provide a good level of video playback and gameplay.

Memory

Internal storage of information is represented by several configurations (RAM / ROM values, respectively):

• 8/128 GB;
• 8/256 GB;
• 12/256 GB;
• 12/512 GB.

The user will be able to choose the option that will most fully satisfy his needs. It should be noted that it will not work to expand the available resources using an external source: the device does not provide a slot for a memory card.

Battery

Mi 9 Pro has the usual battery life for devices of this level. The non-removable lithium polymer battery has an indicator of 4000 mAh. With standard use of an electronic device, such a capacity will be enough to maintain the gadget in good working order for two days.

However, even if the battery is suddenly depleted, a 40W charger with fast charging technology can help replenish it. According to the manufacturer, the battery is fully charged in 48 minutes.

In addition, the smartphone can be charged wirelessly using 30W wireless charging. In this case, the procedure for replenishing the lost charge occurs at approximately the same rate: 2000 mAh in a quarter of an hour.

And finally, using the device, you can wirelessly charge another gadget, since there is a reverse charging option (10 W power) - for example, you can use it when charging wireless headphones.

Cameras

The main camera is equipped with a three-module sensor, consisting of:

• the main sensor with a resolution of 48 MP, which has a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f / 1.8;
• ultra-wide-angle sensor with a resolution of 16 MP and aperture of f / 2.2;
• 12 megapixel module (f / 2.2 telephoto lens).

The rear camera has an LED flash at its disposal, operates in the high dynamic range mode, implements panoramic shooting, records video in the following formats:
2160p @ 30 / 60fps, 1080p @ 30/120/240 fps, 1080p @ 960fps.

The selfie camera, which has chosen the waterdrop notch on the front, disposes of a single sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels and an f / 2.0 aperture. It provides video recording in 1080p @ 30fps mode.

Network and interfaces

The smartphone has a slot for 2 units of nano-SIM cards operating in alternating mode.
The model implements options standard for modern smartphones - transferring and receiving files via Wi-Fi (standard 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac) and Bluetooth 5 version.

Information about the point of deployment on the globe becomes available thanks to the satellite navigator A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS, QZSS.

Using the device, you can make contactless payments using a smartphone as a travel ticket or bank card. This is possible due to the presence of the current NFC chip.

The gadget functions both in well-known communication standards (2,3, 4G) and in 5th generation networks - 7 antennas are placed in the smartphone body to maintain communication stability.

Connection to adapter and other electronic devices is provided via USB Type-C 1 and USB On-The-Go.

An infrared port is present, but an FM radio is excluded.

Sound

The gadget supports 3D sound technology Dolby Atmos, thanks to which the sound becomes more realistic, sound volume is created. Both speakers and microphone ensure good audibility and voice transmission. In addition, the microphone has a good active noise cancellation system.

Additional features

In order to ensure the security of the data stored in the telephone device and prevent unauthorized access to files and applications of the smartphone, a sensor is used that reacts by unlocking the device or restricting access when reading a fingerprint.

The applied Amoled - matrix makes it possible to place the fingerprint sensor in the screen.
Also, the arsenal of the gadget's observation equipment includes the accelerometer, which is familiar to modern mobile units, which allows you to track the turns of the structure, and a gyroscope, which determines the position of the mechanism in three planes.

The cost

The price of the model, depending on the memory version, is:

• 8/128 GB - $ 520;
• 8/256 GB - $ 534;
• 12/256 GB - $ 577;
• 12/512 GB - $ 605.

Advantages and disadvantages

In general, it is almost impossible to see the minuses in the new model: each of the characteristics is approved. In the case of the Mi 9 Pro, the fat pluses far outweigh the minor minuses.

• excellent performance level;
• updated software version;
• the quality of the information displayed on a convenient display;
• possibilities of the main one, which includes three sensors, cameras;
• the presence of triple fast charging, the implementation of charge recovery in the shortest possible time;
• RAM and ROM that are not bad for meeting the user's urgent needs;
• support for an NFC module that allows contactless payments;
• stylish design and ergonomics of the product;
• the cheapest price among the representatives supporting the fifth generation networks.

• the expansion of the available parameters of the internal memory at the expense of an external memory card is not provided.

An overview of the technical characteristics and capabilities of the new product from Xiomi allows you to form an initial impression of it. This model has decent functionality and performance. Externally, the new smartphone, like a twin brother, is similar to the Mi 9 released at the beginning of this year. All the differences are inside the case.

The smartphone will interest both fans of amateur photos and videos, and fans of active game processes. The start of sales showed interest in the device from the consumer: the first limited batch was sold out in a few minutes.