There are so many smartphones in Xiaomi’s 2019 line-up that some of them are cannibalizing each other’s sales, even in the global market. When it comes to the mid-range segment, you currently have a lot of choices for this brand: the latest one is the Xiaomi Mi A3 which belongs to the only Xiaomi’s line-up with Android One instead of the MIUI. But is this phone more valid than all the MIUI-powered mid-rangers released recently and does it have a higher value for money? We think this comparison with Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is one of the best ways to let you find out. So, let’s discover which one is worth going for depending on your specific needs and which one has the hottest price tag in the global market.

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Xiaomi Mi A3 Xiaomi Mi 9T Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 174 grams 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, 155 grams
DISPLAY 6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED  5.97 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Android One Android 9 Pie, MIUI  Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4030 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick charge 3 4000 mAh, fast charging 18W  3070 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

Inside this trio of mid-rangers, each phone has a very attractive design as well as important aesthetic qualities that could let you choose one or another. The Xiaomi Mi A3 has definitely the most stunning glass back with its light effects changing depending on the reflection. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is definitely less impressive if we only consider its look, but it is the most compact, the thinnest and the most lightweight handset of this trio. Xiaomi Mi 9T is the most futuristic as it sports a higher screen-to-body ratio and a motorized pop-up camera.

 

Display

If you want the widest display with the most accurate color reproduction as well as a high definition, go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T. It is the perfect mid-ranger for multimedia lovers and productivity users. Right after, there is Xiaomi Mi 9 SE which is still HDR-compliant but it has a way smaller display: just 5.97 inches. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a disappointing panel as it comes with a low-detailed HD+ resolution and a Pentile matrix, so the level of definition is inferior. It is an AMOLED panel, but it is not even HDR-compliant.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 9T is equipped with the most powerful chipset: the Snapdragon 730, which is also the best Qualcomm’s processor in the midrange segment. If you want a better chipset than Snapdragon 730 in Qualcomm’s line-up, you must go for the 800 series. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is also available with up to 6 GB of RAM, but it lacks a micro SD slot. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is just one step back with its Snapdragon 712 which is a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 found on a lot of the upper-midrange phones in 2019. Xiaomi Mi A3 has an even less powerful chipset, but it comes with Android One which provides stock and lightweight Android experience as well as longer and faster updates by Google.

 

Camera

The best rear camera department belongs to both the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. Both are equipped with a 48 MP f/1.8 main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide lens and an 8 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. If we consider selfies, then Xiaomi Mi A3 is better because it sports an awesome 32 MP snapper on the front side. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a slightly better selfie snapper than Xiaomi Mi 9T, especially in low light conditions.

 

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the thinnest and most lightweight one, but it also has a way smaller battery: that is the price to pay for having the most compact phone. Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi 9T have 4030 and 4000 mAh batteries respectively, but the former wins the battery life comparison due to its more efficient and smaller HD display.

 

Price

Globally, Xiaomi Mi A3 launches on July 25 with a €250/$280 price tag. You can find Xiaomi Mi 9 SE at the same price thanks to online street prices, while you need at least €300/$335 for the Mi 9T. Overall, at least until the price of Xiaomi Mi A3 drops to €200/$225, Xiaomi Mi 9T is the best choice with its great display, big battery, better hardware, and good cameras.

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

  • Android One
  • Compact design
  • Long battery life
  • Good design

CONS

  • HD display

 

Xiaomi Mi 9T

PROs

  • Great design
  • Wide display
  • Big battery
  • Higher performance
  • Good cameras

CONS

  • Bigger dimensions

 

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

PROs

  • Good display
  • Nice cameras
  • Thin body
  • Compact size

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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