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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Released: January 1, 2019
Discontinued

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Display

6.39"

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Capacity

3300 mAh

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Main Camera

48 MP

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RAM

12 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855

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Charging

27W

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a smartphone released in 2019 featuring 6.39-inch display, Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 processor, 12GB RAM, 3300mAh battery, 27W fast charging.

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a smartphone from Xiaomi featuring Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 processor, 6.39" SUPER_AMOLED, 48MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
4.1/10

If you're thinking about buying the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Smooth daily use ⚡
  • Wireless charging 🔌
  • Content creators 🤳
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is an outdated phone released in 2019. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

6.39" SUPER_AMOLED · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855

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RAM

8GB / 12GB

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Internal Storage

256GB

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Main Camera

48MP f/1.5

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Capacity

3,300mAh · 27W

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OS

ANDROID Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

Transparent Black

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer in detail

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer display

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a 6.39-inch SUPER_AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Pixel density is 403 ppi, which keeps text and images very sharp.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm). RAM goes up to 12 GB. Storage starts at 256 GB (UFS 2.1), with no microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 48 MP with f/1.5 aperture and a 1/2.0" sensor. There are 3 rear cameras in total. The telephoto lens offers 2x optical zoom. Video tops out at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps. The selfie camera is 20 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,300 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day. Wired charging is 27W. Wireless charging is supported at 20W.

Design & software

It weighs 173 g. It runs Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10.

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