Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone review with key features

One of the best manufacturers of technology "Xiaomi" has launched a new line of gadgets. One of the popular models, the novelty is Mi CC9 Pro. It is equipped with everything necessary to win the title of a powerful flagship. A high-quality AMOLED display, 5 cameras, a fast 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 an overview of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone with the main characteristics.

Overview of key features

Filling

Design

The back panel is made of Gorilla Glass and has a slightly curved edge. Thanks to this structure, Xiaomi is comfortable to hold in hand, but the glossy frame of the case 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 on the bottom of the phone. In addition, it uses a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Display

Thanks to the 6.47-inch AMOLED display, images look great, with great contrast, vibrant colors and plenty of detail. Good screen-to-body ratio offers better viewing angles and lower power consumption The display has a 2340 by 1080p resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 398 ppi pixel density, and is HDR 10 and DCI-P3 compatible. AMOLED screen in the sun will not cause inconvenience when using the device, the colors do not fade, do not fade. The curved glass (what Xiaomi calls a 3D display) has done its bit for the screen to avoid accidental touch issues. When a call or message is received, the curves of the screen emit light.

Battery

Xiaomi CC9 has a 5260 mAh 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 has only 7.61 mm. It will hardly affect the weight - only 208 g. Looking at the battery life, the phone can last about 10-12 hours with 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

There are five cameras on the back of the Mi CC9 Pro 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 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 aperture 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 a 4x optical zoom.

The macro camera allows users to take photos as close as 1.5 cm from the subject. The 20-megapixel camera with a 1.8/2.8 f/2.2 aperture size has a 117-degree field of view. 5-megapixel f/2.4 aperture provides superior close-up performance. It is designed for portrait photography.

The 108-megapixel main camera in the Mi CC9 Pro is a large 1/1.33-inch sensor, providing optical image stabilization (OIS) at a resolution of 12032x9024. It incorporates 4-in-1 (1.6µm) super pixels and the latest RAW multi-frame noise reduction algorithms to capture the maximum amount of detail while suppressing the increase in noise in low light conditions. The selfie camera sensor, with a high resolution of 32 megapixels, provides high-quality shooting, both photos and videos. Uses features such as wide-angle shooting, portrait mode and 12 filters.

How to take a photo, example photo

How to take pictures at night, an example photo

Camera Features

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro camera app is equipped with beautification, macro, live focus, night mode, slideshow, panorama and HDR, as well as high-quality slow motion video recording at 1fps. The quality of the device and the evaluation of the depth of field are worthy of excellent marks, 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 highlights of this phone is the very fast autofocus, 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. 35% better CPU, 25% better GPU, and 2x better AI performance than SD730. The Snapdragon 730G is a prototype of the Snapdragon 730, but its GPU is optimized for gaming. This update is designed specifically for gamers as it improves GPU performance and DSP image rendering speed.It supports the Snapdragon Elite Gaming feature. Xiaomi adopts the Adreno 618 GPU which, along with the powerful Snapdragon 730G chip, can support various games and active user activities that require high power and speed. Those who want to play action-packed games without the slightest drop in graphics detail should put the new Xiaomi on their shopping list. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro runs Android OS with MIUI 11 interface by default and has Game Turbo 2 accelerators and GPU. 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, social networking and all kinds of games.

Performance

The new Mi CC9 Pro will be available in three different models, depending on the amount of internal 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-display fingerprint sensor that can be unlocked even with a wet finger. It also comes with a Face ID feature. Thanks to which you can unlock the phone by pointing the selfie camera at your face.

Sound

The presence of a single speaker in the device does not provide good sound quality, despite a satisfactory volume. Distortion is well controlled, but when listening to music, 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

The smartphone has both positive and negative sides.

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

• does not support a slot for memory cards;
• no wireless charging.

Price

From November 14, pre-sales of the phone in China will start, and the official release date of the device is November 22. It comes in three versions. How much? The base model sells with 6GB RAM and 128GB for $448.99. The second model has 8GB RAM / 128GB for $499.99. The special edition of this smartphone has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage 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 novelty 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. It will be possible to find out whether it is worth buying the Mi CC9 Pro or which company's model is better to buy in a few months, after the first devices go on sale and are tested by users.

Verdict

How to choose a good reliable smartphone model? It all depends on personal selection criteria, financial capabilities, functionality expected from the gadget. Xiaomi is a reliable manufacturer. The devices they produce have both advantages and disadvantages. Mi CC9 Pro has a premium design, an excellent camera, but at the same time, it can be slow due to a weak processor, and a significant battery capacity gives the device extra centimeters. The 5 cameras on the device will undoubtedly be appreciated by photography and video enthusiasts, because with such a product, the user will get 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 a device that cannot be called budget and inexpensive is $ 448.99.