Smartphone Xiaomi Mi CC9 - advantages and disadvantages

Xiaomi continues to delight their followers with new products. This time, the company will present a new series of CC smartphones for young people in early July, the first of which will be Xiaomi Mi CC9. SS has its own symbolic and verbose decoding: "Change and Chance" (change and chance), "Colorful and Captivating" (colorful and exciting), "Confident and Consistent" (confident and consistent). It contains all the best traditions of the brand plus, as always, fresh new products and all this at an affordable cost for the most active part of users.

Design and main parameters

The bright design immediately attracts attention. Glowing logo changes color during a call. The dimensions differ little from the dimensions of the “relatives”: the height and width are harmoniously suited for a convenient shape that is comfortable to hold in your hand (156.8 * 74.5 mm), the thickness of the case is about 8.7 mm.

The front of the smartphone is not burdened with anything, only a small drop-shaped front camera at the top of the screen. On the “back” is a triple main camera in the upper left corner, vertical arrangement.

Regarding the color scheme, there is a fairly wide choice for the audience: three different colors - white “White Lover”, blue “Blue Planet”, black “Dark Prince”. All of them are heterogeneous and have gradient overflows. Mono color is no longer relevant, even classic black can have brightness.

• Comfortable dimensions and light weight;
• Wide color choice for every taste;
• The appearance is not burdened with any additional features: simplicity and brightness have become the main advantage of the smartphone;
• Durable and, at the same time, lightweight body that combines glass, metal and plastic.

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Screen CC9

Super AMOLED capacitive touch display with about 16 million colors. The size is 6.39 inches, which is 100.2 sq. cm. The ratio of the screen to the body of the device itself is about 90% (85.6% to be exact). The pixel resolution is 1080 x 2340 with a density of 403 ppi. 5th generation Gorilla Glass is used as shock protection. The fingerprint is located at the bottom of the screen.

• Large screen with excellent color sensitivity;
• Narrow fields do not create any inconvenience in use;
• The screen resolution transmits a high-quality image that does not strain your eyesight and does not create discomfort;
• Reliable Gorilla protection provides fifth-generation anti-shock safety.

• The pros and cons regarding the display in most cases are individual. Based on an objective assessment of the model, no shortcomings were identified.

Performance, software and memory

CPU

The processor platform for the new Xiaomi is the new Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) chipset platform, which features high performance and improved artificial intelligence. The use of this platform makes it possible to increase productivity and, at the same time, reduce their costs. Eight-core processor is 4 cores Kryo 360 Cortex A75 (frequency 2.2 GHz) and 4 cores Kryo 360 Cortex A55 (high-speed processing 1.7 GHz).

The graphics capabilities in this software are the responsibility of Adreno 616, which guarantees an improvement in visualization quality of up to 35%.

Snapdragon 710 is a saving of energy consumption in the process of playing games or watching video files.

Operating system

The CC9 Android 9.0 operating system with the MIUI 10 shell is additional stability and increased speed in operation, improved quality of photo files and longer smartphone autonomy.

The manufacturer takes care of its consumers and brings comfortable innovations that will increase the convenience and quality of the device used.

Memory size

There will be no shortage of memory with the new Xiaomi smartphone, because the CC is presented in two versions:

• RAM 6 GB + built-in 64 GB (official price is 1799 yuan, that is, approximately 16,540 rubles)
• RAM 6 GB + built-in 128 GB

If you still need to expand your storage capacity, you can always resort to an additional amount of up to 256 GB, which is possible when using microSD. The only pity is that a separate slot is not provided for the memory card, it must be installed in one of the slots for the SIM card.

• The Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 processor platform is a definite plus for the new phone;
• Increased performance and improved AI capabilities;
• Excellent visualization thanks to a good updated graphics editor;
• Saving battery consumption in the active use of gaming applications and watching videos;
• Android 9.0 as an operating system promises notable improvements in every way: the convenience of the internal organization of the device, the stability of operation and speed capabilities, the improvement of image processing at all levels;
• The amount of RAM is maximized to 6 gigabytes, which guarantees the smooth operation of the operating system and all its features;
• Built-in memory - user's choice (64/128 GB), everyone determines the boundaries for himself;
• It is possible to further increase the amount of memory up to 256 GB.

• There is no separate slot for a memory card. If you need to expand it, you will have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards.

Camera Specifications

The manufacturer has done a great job on Xiaomi Mi CC9 video cameras. Taking into account that the main audience should be young people, a generation that cannot imagine itself without photographs and selfies, the quality of images should not only be good, but super excellent. That is why every effort was made to ensure that the new smart reached a new level in this area.

The main video camera is located vertically in the upper left corner of the rear panel. The triple camera is endowed with all possible improvements to transmit high-quality images in photo and video options. The main module with a resolution of 48 MP is based on the Sony IMX586 sensor (lens aperture F / 1.8), the second module is 8 MP, it is equipped with a wide-angle lens, the third is a 2 MP ToF camera that adjusts the depth of the object being shot. It should be noted that there is no optical stabilization system in this model. But there are many other highlights that will attract the attention of photography enthusiasts. Fast autofocus allows you to capture the smallest details, you get excellent macro shots.

The Mi CC9 selfie camera is a new achievement in this category of smartphones, it has already been called the best in its class: 32 MP resolution, F / 1.6 lens aperture, there is an excellent photo mode for portrait photos (based on AI), there is the possibility of self-creation animated images of Mimoji (similar to Apple Memoji) with a large number (up to 165) of faces, hairstyles and all kinds of accessories. This feature is enabled for still and video images.

One of the attractive features of the use of artificial intelligence in the work of video cameras has become a new functionality - "sky replacement", which significantly improves the quality of the resulting images.

• Convenient location of the main camera on the body of the device;
• The triple camera has collected all the necessary modules to create a clear and voluminous image;
• Almost instant focus on the subject;
• High-definition front camera enhances selfies, and Mimoji function creates great D effects;
• Updated portrait mode;
• Involved artificial intelligence to improve image quality with the ability to "replace the sky."

• There is no OIS system responsible for optical stabilization during video shooting.

Battery and its features

Non-removable lithium-polymer battery with an excellent capacity of 4030 mAh. This type of battery is characterized by low self-discharge rates. In addition, good savings in energy consumption are obtained due to the software of the smartphone. You can be sure of battery life for 7-8 hours with active use. The standby mode has up to 6 days without additional recharging.

Fast charging is no longer a convenience, but a necessity. That is why the manufacturer has provided an 18 W charger power, which completely eliminates the need for a long wait until the battery is fully charged.

• Decent battery capacity that guarantees autonomous activity up to 8 hours;
• Low self-discharge;
• Fast charging provided.

• Battery temperature fluctuations are possible depending on the activity of the processor itself;
• The battery is not removable.

In general, Xiaomi coped with the task set before them. Mi CC9 has every chance of becoming a popular smartphone among young people who focus on using the photo capabilities of their mobile devices. In addition, the speed and high-quality work of communication and network functions will enable excellent Internet surfing and information transmission through various applications. It is this activity that has become in demand for the most active part of users. The cost of a smartphone (16,540 rubles / 18,385 rubles), as for an affordable medium version, is slightly overpriced, but, given all the advantages, it is quite real.