Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The rapid development of technology keeps pace with fierce competition in the market for the sale of communication devices. New brands appear annually, new model lines appear monthly, and new premium and low-cost devices appear weekly. Engineers and designers of world famous companies are constantly improving their products, working on creating interesting applications, applying design solutions to please the fastidious customer. Xiaomi is in the TOP 10 among the world leaders in the production and sale of smartphones. One of the latest innovations in 2019 is the flagship Xiaomi Mi 9T. Let's consider in detail the characteristics, pros and cons of the device.

Briefly about the company

Xiaomi is a Chinese manufacturer, founded in 2010. It ranks 6th among the world leaders in the sale of smartphones. It produces smartphones of two types: purely on the Android system and combined with MIUI firmware. In 2014, the company entered the world market, in 2015, the company's gadgets were officially sold in Svyaznoy. A year ago, there were already 60 retail stores in Russia.

New for early summer 2019

Information about the flagship smartphone arrived in Russia on June 12, 2019. Xiaomi Mi 9T is similar to the Redmi K20 smartphone, there are slight differences in the price and characteristics of the hardware installed in the devices. The latter will be available only in China, Mi 9T is designed for consumers in foreign countries, including Russia. The device became available to Russian buyers on June 17, 2019.

General characteristics of the model

Appearance

The new device is made in a classic form, made of plastic / glass material. There is no wireless charging, as the plastic case does not provide much protection against moisture. The back cover is holographic; in the sun you can see iridescent overflows to match the cover. This effect is created by unusually polished edges located at different angles. Fingerprints are almost invisible during use.The manufacturer introduced 3 body colors: red flame red, glacier blue and carbon black.

The phone is pleasant to hold in hand. It is somewhat thicker than its predecessors, measuring 8.8 mm. The back of the body is equipped with a triple wide-angle camera. Cameras are located in the center of the cover. The design is aimed at the amateur, especially if the user likes the angular arrangement of the cameras. The display is protected from scratches by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display is full-screen, without cutouts for the camera, practically without bezels (the width of the top / side / bottom bezels is 2.1 / 1.85 / 3.8 mm, respectively). Power and volume buttons are located on the right side, the card slot is on the left. The power button is marked in red.

Front camera features

A front-facing video camera with musical sound emerges from the top of the case, which is not always convenient. The camera outline is highlighted to match the phone case. You can set one of 6 sounds for the front camera exit. The exit speed is 0.8 sec. The manufacturer guarantees 300,000 visits: with frequent use of the camera, the work will be carried out for 10 years. The protective function works: the motorized device is triggered and hides the camera when the phone is dropped.

Screen

High-contrast AMOLED color active matrix OLED display with spot illumination, excellent fast sensor, supports 16 million colors. The wide range of colors has natural shades. There is almost no blue radiation hazardous to the eyes. With a dark screen, there is an excellent power saving. The sensor is multitouch, works with a dozen touches, the response time is about 0.1 ms, the wide viewing angle allows you to see the picture at an angle. The colors are bright, saturated. FullHD + screen resolution, image size 2340 x 1080 pixels, aspect ratio 19.5: 9 at 403 pixels per inch (ppi), diagonal with large size - 6.39 inches by area 100.2 cm², the screen-to-body ratio of the gadget is 86.1%.

Processor and memory size

The phone's performance is excellent thanks to the powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor. The processor chipset consists of 8 Octa-core 2 + 6 cores, with Kryo 470 architecture (Gold and Silver). This type is installed on smartphones of the middle price range. A powerful cluster of two cores operates at a frequency of 2.2 GHz, 6 cores - at a frequency of 1.8 GHz on the Adreno 618 accelerator. Navigation through the menu in applications is smooth.

The phone has a dual slot and can work as dual sim, with the installation of two nano sim cards, with dual standby. There is no slot for expanding the memory capacity using an SD card. The built-in memory is available in two sizes: devices with a size of 64 and 128 GB are on sale. When buying, you should consider which model is right for you. RAM 6 GB. Large RAM allows you to simultaneously use search service pages, quickly launch and switch applications. The Internet does not freeze, games run smoothly even with high graphics. The device is quite suitable for those who like to play; the GAME TURBO mode is set for gamers.

Interface, its capabilities

The flagship has the operating system Android 9 Pie + MIUI 10. The firmware for smartphones MIUI 2019 based on Android is the company's own development with a redesigned user interface and added its own applications for improved gadget operation. In additional functions, the firmware combines IOS and Android solutions at the same time. The menu is clear and accessible.

Multimedia capabilities

Media are available in both photo and video modes. Maximum video size: 3840 × 2160.

The main camera has the following parameters: 48 MP, f / 1.8, wide focus 26mm; 8 MP, with f / 2.4 aperture, optical zoom doubles the picture; 13 MP, f / 2.4 - aperture. Installed sensor Sony IMX582, with a wide viewing angle of 124.8 degrees.

From the capabilities of the camera there is a dual LED flash, panorama function, high-quality HDR shooting, autofocus macro mode, laser focus. The camera takes pictures with a bang in bright and poor lighting conditions. For social media users, saturation with color and light is great for posting pictures on pages.Photos are great in night mode. High definition of the picture is maintained due to the zoom with 10x magnification.

Output video format: 2160 x 30fps, 1080 x 30/120 / 240fps, 1080 x 960fps. 4K at 60 FPS works without stabilization, Full HD at 30fps stabilizes, but weakly. If the user focuses on video filming, it is worth looking at a device from another company.

The front-facing selfie camera is a face-lift that captures excellently with crisp detail. There is a function of autofocus, custom self-timer, image correction. Videos can be shot in slow motion, creating short videos instantly. Camera specifications: 20 MP lens, f / 2.2 aperture. Shooting video: 1080 x 30 frames per second.

Communication and communications

The smartphone is endowed with the following wireless communications: NFC chip, Bluetooth 5.0 device, Wi-Fi 802.1 a / b / g / n / ac, Wi-Fi Direct (password protection), there is an access point. Communication works in the following formats: GSM 900/1800/1900, 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE. Navigation operates using GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou, GALILEO, A-GPS systems. The phone has a built-in FM radio, news and music lovers will note it. There is a 3.5 mm mini-Jack for headphones.

Sound

One speaker. The sound from the external speaker is powerful due to the Qualcomm WCD9375 audio chip, 24-bit / 192kHz audio with HiFi quality. The speaker is located at the bottom. Active noise canceling with dedicated microphone works. Supported formats: MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA.

Battery

The smartphone has a powerful non-removable Li-Po battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. There is a USB Type-C connector for charging. There is a fast charging function, which is supported by the Quick Charge 3.0 protocol. The device will charge up to 50% in 30 minutes. When the phone is actively working with watching videos, scrolling in networks, playing games, autonomous charging lasts for 1 day, despite the large screen size. When communicating with friends, the charge will last for 10 - 12 hours, in standby mode, the charge can last 4 days.

Built-in gadget functions

The smartphone has voice dialing, voice control. Built-in speaker for hands-free calling. Proximity and light sensors are installed, there is a compass and a gyroscope for image stabilization, and a flashlight. During the trip, you can set the flight mode.

The new generation fingerprint scanner is installed on the screen itself under the display, it works quickly and clearly, after a light touch, unlocking occurs instantly. Among the functions there is a face recognition scanner. It is not very convenient to use it - for this, the periscopic camera must be extended, while the fingerprint scanner is triggered when the device is locked. The multifunctional NFC application makes it possible to pay for purchases, purchase tickets, without using bank cards.

Contents of delivery

Upon unpacking, the set contains:

• smartphone;
• key for removing SIM cards;
• 18-watt power supply unit;
• meter cord;
• cover.

Dimensions, weight, cost

The dimensions of the gadget are 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, and the weight is 191 grams. The cost of a 64 GB model is from 25 600 rubles, for 128 GB - from 27 600 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

• interesting design;
• excellent performance;
• extensive functionality;
• the optical sensor is accurate and fast;
• high-quality screen with anti-scratch protection;
• excellent cameras with great capabilities;
• convenient location of the fingerprint scanner;
• powerful processor;
• there is an NFC function;
• high autonomy;
• unusual front camera;
• there is a headphone jack with a diameter of 3.5 mm;
• nice case included.

• does not have moisture protection;
• no wireless charging;
• without IR sensor;
• periscope camera slides out with a loud sound;
• inconvenient to use the face recognition function;
• video capabilities could be better;
• there is no additional slot for a card to expand the amount of memory;
• the price is above average.

Conclusion

What can I say about the new product? Pleased. A decent mid-range smartphone with a cool AMOLED screen, triple camera, pop-up front camera and fast Snapdragon processor.