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However, does the quality and what this affordable smartphone line brings justify the money spent? Let's delve into Mytour's exploration and evaluation of this Xiaomi phone model.
1. Assessment of Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phone design
Mi 9 SE is more compact with just a 5.97-inch display compared to Mi 9's 6.39 inches, and Mi 8 SE's 5.88 inches.
The device features an all-in-one design, with two curved glass back panels and a metal frame. Unlike the heavily curved back on the Mi 9, the Mi 9 SE is relatively flat, similar to Xiaomi's approach with the Mi 8 SE. The front of the device houses a waterdrop notch, housing only the selfie camera. The edges are also kept minimal, maximizing the front display area to an impressive 90.47%.
The trio of cameras is arranged diagonally. The top wide-angle camera position is encircled by a color-changing ring that adjusts according to the angle. Similar to the Mi 9, the diamond-cut portion around the camera protrudes slightly from the flat surface.
In terms of display, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE features an S.AMOLED screen, 2340 × 1080 resolution, 432 PPI pixel density, and a wide color gamut of 103.8% NTSC. In the current mid-range segment, the Mi 9 SE stands out as one of the devices with the best display quality, rivaling the vibrant screens of Samsung's premium phones.
3. Detailed specifications of Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
When it comes to Xiaomi phones, specifications are always a selling point. The Mi 9 SE is a perfect upgrade from the previous Mi 8 SE in terms of specifications. It runs on the Snapdragon 712 chip, which is quite similar to the Snapdragon 710 on the Mi 8 SE but with a faster CPU upgrade. This chipset is built on the 10nm process, with a maximum CPU speed of 2.3GHz. The Antutu benchmark score on the Mi 9 SE impressively reaches 181,000 points.
With the current processor, the Mi 9 SE provides users with flagship-level configuration experience at an affordable price. In the mid-range segment, at the current time, no chipset can outperform the Snapdragon 712.
This is the first time a mid-range Xiaomi device is equipped with optical in-display fingerprint sensor technology. Xiaomi's second-generation sensor offers faster and more accurate unlocking. With the advancement of technology, this security feature will gradually replace rear-mounted sensors, and it can be said that Xiaomi is the first to bring in-display fingerprint sensors to a mid-range device.
4. Camera Evaluation and Photography Capabilities on the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Phone
The Mi 9 SE continues Xiaomi's trend of equipping its phones with 3 rear cameras. The triple camera setup includes: a 13MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.4; a main 48MP lens, f/1.8; and an 8MP telephoto lens, f/2.4. The selfie camera is 20MP, f/2.0.
Additionally, the image processing technology on the Mi 9 SE combines 4 pixels into one to produce high-detail, eye-catching photos even in low light conditions.
With AI image processing technology inherited from previous Xiaomi generations like the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, and Mi Mix 3, we can fully trust the photo quality of the Mi 9 SE. Moreover, with this latest version, Xiaomi has focused extensively on improving low-light photography capabilities, a common weakness in most smartphones today.
5. How much does the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phone cost? Is it worth buying?
The battery life of the Mi 9 SE is a downside, with a capacity of only 3070mAh, 50mAh less than the Mi 8 SE. However, the device is equipped with fast charging technology, and the included charger is an 18W fast charger, mitigating the battery performance issue to some extent.
Currently, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is available in the Vietnamese market in 2 variants, priced as follows:
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 6GB/64GB: 6 million dong
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 6GB/64GB: 7 million dong
With its equipped features, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE truly brings users a versatile phone in terms of configuration, beautiful photography, and outstanding battery life,
