If you are one of those expecting Xiaomi to announce a Pro version of the Mi A3, you may be in for a disappointment. While earlier reports have said the Xiaomi CC9 may be sold outside China as the Mi A3 Pro just as its sibling the CC9e is sold as the Android One phone, the Mi A3, that may not happen.

We reported a few days ago that a phone called the Mi 9 Lite was found on Google’s list of certified Android devices. The list revealed the phone is related to the Mi CC9, one of the two phones developed by Xiaomi and Meitu. Now, more info has surfaced saying the Mi CC9 will indeed launch as the Mi 9 Lite outside China.

The source of the info is a tweet by Xiaomishka a few days ago. According to him, a colleague and a Polish retailer confirmed that the Mi CC9 will be sold as the Mi 9 Lite for the global market.

#Xiaomi #MiCC9 #Mi9Lite
Guys do you remember, that model M1904F3BG appeared in EEC database? Then we thought it would be a #mia3pro or Mi CC9 Global Version.
Now my colleague and the Polish retailer confirmed that in the global market the Mi CC9 will be sold as Mi 9 Lite.

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) September 1, 2019

The Mi 9 Lite is said to be the Xiaomi phone with the model number M1904F3BG which was certified by Russia’s EEC early last month.

As at the time of writing, there is no info about the launch date and the price of the phone but it should not be far off.

With the launch of the Mi 9 Lite, the Mi 9 family now has six members. There is the Mi 9 itself, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, the Mi 9 SE, and then the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro.

The Mi 9 Lite should be priced close to the Mi 9 SE. Although the Mi 9 SE has a slightly more powerful processor and better cameras (on paper), the Mi 9 Lite/Xiaomi CC9 offers a bigger display and a bigger battery capacity.

(Source)

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The Xiaomi CC9 is expected to launch as the Mi A3 Pro but there is still no official word on a Pro variant of the Mi A3. However, a new finding shows the CC9 may launch under another name for a different market.

Mishaal Rahman, the editor-in-chief of XDA-Developers tweeted that a new device called the Mi 9 Lite recently appeared on Google’s list of certified Android devices. The device is shown to be a variant of the Xiaomi CC9 and it also has the same “pyxis” codename.

There is not enough information regarding the device but other than the name change, this will have the same specs as the Mi CC9. This is not the first time a Xiaomi phone will go by a different name in a different market. The Redmi K20/K20 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T/9T Pro are the most recent examples. There is also the Redmi Note 5A (Prime) which launched as the Redmi Y1 in India.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite just appeared on Google's list of certified Android devices. It's listed with the code-name pyxis and is a variant of the Mi CC9.

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) August 31, 2019

Earlier this year, there were rumors of a phone called the Mi 9X but it never launched. The Mi 9 Lite has a higher chance of launching since it already popped up on Google’s Certified Android devices list.

(Source)

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This year, Xiaomi switched things up a bit with the launch of its Android One smartphone series, the Mi A-line. Instead of launching the Mi A3 Lite and Mi A3, we only got the latter which itself is a downgrade in some areas when compared to the Mi A2. Following its announcement, there were reports that we will be getting a Mi A3 Pro later. It seems that time is drawing closer.

Yesterday, Russia’s EEC certified a phone with the model number M1904F3BG. The model number is a variant of that of the Xiaomi CC9 (M1904F3BT/M1904F3BC).

The Mi A3 Lite is actually a rebranded version of the Xiaomi CC9e sold in China, and since the device certified by the EEC is actually the Xiaomi CC9, there is a high probability it will arrive as the Mi A3 Pro in Europe.

The Xiaomi CC9 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

There is a 32MP f/2.0 camera in front for selfies and a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the rear. The CC9 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC which should come in useful for Google Pay, an audio jack, an IR blaster, and FM radio. It packs a 4030mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Based on its specs, the Xiaomi CC9 fits well as the Mi A3 Pro. It has better specs than the Mi A2 series and will definitely sell for a much higher price.

We don’t know how soon it will launch but there is a chance it will be announced before the end of August.

(Via)

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The Xiaomi CC9 is available in Black, Blue, and White. A new leak has revealed that there would have been a fourth color which is red. Sadly, Xiaomi decided to cancel it.

The photo was shared on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore. While it is not a super sharp photo, we can see it sure is a beauty. We don’t know why Xiaomi canceled it but we hope they reconsider and launch it in future. Yeah, we have a feeling the CC9 will get a new color variant later in the future.

The Xiaomi CC9 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with a notch for a 32MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. On the back are triple rear cameras – a 48MP sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 4030mAh battery, 18W fast charging, IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, an audio jack, and a Type-C port. The CC9 has a less powerful sibling called the CC9e which is available outside China as the Mi A3.

(Source)

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Xiaomi acquired Meitu smartphone project in 2018, which was considered as a clear signal that Xiaomi was going to include the youth especially females as their target customers. Meitu is the most famous software producer in mobile beauty experiences in China.

Xiaomi CC9 review video:

Appearance & design

At first glance, both the phones are the most similar if we ignore their rear colors. They both share a similar appearance mainly because of the fact that their displays and rear design are identical. Both the phones feature a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080p display up front with a waterdrop notch. The flagship-level display makes the screen-to-body ratio result to 91%. After comparing the detail of these two displays, it’s pretty sure that Xiaomi CC9 offers a flagship-level display, though nothing surprising if we look at the specs in Mid-2019.

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Looking back to the rear setups, both the phones feature a triple-camera setup in an identical vertical arrangement. All these factors contribute to their similar looks. Meanwhile, the back was advertised that it uses a holographic, all-curved design, which did contribute a better hand-on feeling. But similar Mi9’s back, it is also a fingerprint collector.

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The Xiaomi Mi9 was released as a true flagship and positioned as a premium product with a bargain price, while the Xiaomi CC9 has a more specific mission. Xiaomi is aiming to portray the CC9 as a fashion smartphone for youth, especially those youth who admire beautiful appearance and love taking photos. It’s also the reason for Xiaomi to call it CC series, which means Chic & Cool. In addition, Xiaomi continuously adapts its pricing strategy on the CC9 to expand its market share. But as we mentioned before, how could it please the youth who especially admire the appearance with the only Mi9 looks? Their solution here is to give more vibrant color versions. This time, including the highest MEITU version, Xiaomi CC9 has 4 color versions on the table: White Lover, Blue Planet and Black Prince for Standard versions, and a Fairy color for Meitu version.

Although Xiaomi’s product manager spent much time on introducing how complicated the vibrant-color technology is, it’s still an individual experience and preference. Do you want to have your smartphone shining all the time?

Cameras

Besides Chic & Cool, the CC has another meaning, ‘Camera & Camera’. As a typical smartphone for youth, Xiaomi boosts their back & front cameras to a top level. However, we can also see its compromise due to cost control. Rear camera setups are as below:

1. 48MP SONY IMX586, 48MP, 0.8μm，f/1.79, No OIS
2. 8MP Ultra-wide camera 120°, No OIS
3. 200MP depth camera, No OIS

Compared to Mi9, it maintains the main camera for most photography but cuts the 16MP telephoto camera and reduces the wide camera resolution to 8MP.

The true improvement is the front camera. It is a 32MP Samsung camera that can shoot photos with a 6560×4928 resolution. So, probably Xiaomi assumes that CC9’s target users were young groups and they much value the front portrait shooting.

Compared to other flagships, Xiaomi CC9 doesn’t present a wonderful dynamic range here. so, you’d better turn on the HDR mode here to enhance it. Under high-contrast and low-light conditions, it shows a pretty good quality at color reproduction and contrast though, the poor noise control over the shadow area doesn’t lead to a satisfactory result. While under a lower-contrast scene, the noise problem is less obvious and the general image looks pretty good with much detail. At night scene with the extremely low-light condition, with an auto-exposure mode, there is nothing to praise, while with the super-night mode on, the general brightness is improved significantly.

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In conclusion, it seems that Xiaomi CC9 tends to product a lower-saturation image style under low-light conditions. But, meanwhile, it does boost general brightness significantly through a high ISO, generally at a figure over 3200. As we are working on the smartphone test, more information and sample results of cameras performance are coming soon by Gizmochina video review team. Please stay watching for our latest update.

About its video shooting, Xiaomi CC9 can shoot up to 4K 30p video. In terms of a lack of OIS, the video shooting does not reach a good stabilization under most conditions,

Image & beauty features

Another feature worth talking is the Mimoji. Right now, it’s an exclusive feature for Xiaomi CC9 but not including the Meitu version. Due to the similar looks to Apple Memoji, Xiaomi has been mired in controversy of idea plagiarism. According to the Xiaomi official explanation, the Mimoji generating process is different from the Memoji. Mimoji can automatically generate a Mimoji from your real image, while you only can create a Memoji manually. But, if we compared the final effects, the animated facial expressions with various hairstyles, we have to admit that there should have some relevance between them. Most probably would regard it as stealing, while some may just call it ideal-borrow.

Back to the smartphone, Mimoji looks well with showing multiple expressions like winking, smiling, sticking tongue out, month action and so on. It is not limited to Mimoji-covered photos. It also supports a 15-second short video shooting, which is ready for social media.

Xiaomi also mentions a ‘magic sky wiper’ (not official English title) feature, which basically is to help you change the sky-type of your image with one click. The scenarios usually are about landscape photography under bad weathers, or you just want a significant sky to cover your memory. The effect is so impressive and much better than our expectation. The edges were recognized well as the whole image tone was adjusted by covering a filter (see below). But there are only several sky-types for choices now, which means that using the fixed types, you probably would be found out making a fake-sky through the software on social media.

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Performance

The Xiaomi Mi9 offers a flagship processor of Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi CC9 is a mid-ranger with Snapdragon 710. Snapdragon 710 has proved itself as a sub-flagship processor. It can handle most phone games without problems and support a good system fluency. After playing 40min PUBG Mobile with highest graphics settings, though it fluctuated frequently, the frame rate remained at average 50fps. The gaming fluency is even at the first-tier among all the Snapdragon 710 devices, though comparing to flagships with snapdragon 855 there is still a remarkable gap.

Battery & Charging

The Xiaomi CC9 has a 4030 mAh battery which is even larger than its brother, Xiaomi Mi9. Such a large battery usually leads to a bulkier size. The CC9 is no exception. It’s 8.67mm thick, while the figure of the Mi 9 is only 7.61mm. But the CC9 doesn’t feel much heavier, as it weighs 179g. Looking at the battery life, the phone can last for around 8-10 hours under a high frequency of use (e.g. music, video, social media), while it can last for 4-5 hours as a gaming machine. In our test, the Xiaomi CC9 can charge from 10% to 47% with included 18W charger in 30min. The test results of battery are not bad but nothing surprising.

Conclusion

Some additional features like NFC and ‘infrared remote controller’ are much useful and delightful. It is not core advertised features though, these slight stuff definitely increase the user experience and provide a good impression.

After experiencing the Xiaomi CC9 as my main phone these days, it’s no doubt that the CC9 is a balanced mid-ranger. If we leave the copy controversy and the similar Mi9 design alone, we are willing to give positive comments on it. But the controversy is objectively threatening the Xiaomi brand image. These kinds of controversy have lasted for years. Some critics regard Xiaomi as a copy recidivist among tech companies. Such voices definitely are harmful to the market performance of Xiaomi CC9.

Considering some features like audio and camera experience that would be much more intuitive to show in video, we decide to put the full review with more detail in our review video. If you are interested in the Xiaomi CC9, please stay watching our YouTube channel.

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The Xiaomi Mi CC9 was made available to the public earlier this month. Here are top online stores where you can buy multiple variants of the recently unveiled phone at unbeatable prices.

Giztop

Three variants of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 including the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM have gone up for sale through Giztop. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model is available for $309. This variant comes in black and dark blue color options.

The slightly larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity is also available in black and dark blue color options; however, you’d need to shell out $40 for this variant. In other words, this variant will set you back $$349.

Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model that carries a slightly steep $459 price tag. This variant is only available in pink color option. You can follow this link to place your order.

GearVita

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Chinese and English version of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 4G smartphone has gone up for sale bearing a $459.99 price tag on GearVita. This model comes in two eye-catching color options including blue and gray.

You can use coupon code ROMCC9128G for an extra $140 off. The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the original asking price of the phone down to just $319.99 during the checkout process. You can follow this link to use the coupon before it expires.

Banggood (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You can pre-order the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant from Banggood if you are willing to shell out $402.59 for the blue, as well as the black color options. The white-tinted model, on the other hand, carries a $422.59 price tag.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and pre-order your favorite color option of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone.

Banggood (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

If you fancy having more RAM and internal storage capacity on your Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone, you can go for the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model. This variant comes in three color options including blue, white and black.

While the blue and black color options carry a $439.19 price tag, the white color option is available for $469.19. You can earn 469 BG points. You can head straight to this link and pre-order the blue, white or black color option of the phone from Banggood.

GeekBuying (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You can avail a noteworthy 15 percent off on the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant on Banggood. While this variant would usually set you back $411.99, you can now pre-order it for only $349.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 3E4FDTRZ and save $24 more. As a result, the original selling price of the phone reduces to just $325.99 even before you place your order. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount. Note that the phone is expected to ship in eleven days.

GeekBuying (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Featuring 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of onboard storage capacity, this Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant usually retails for $456.99, but you can pre-order it for a dropped price of only $385.99 from GeekBuying. This is a 16 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price.

In order to take full advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. It is worth mentioning here that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is slated to ship in eleven days.

Gearbest (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is doling out a significant 21 percent off on the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant, which normally sells for $517.78. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy it for just $409.99.

The above-mentioned Xiaomi Mi CC9 variant comes in black, blueberry blue and crystal cream color options. You can visit this link and check out more details about the phablet and avail the discount before the promo ends in twenty days.

Gearbest (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The other Xiaomi Mi CC9 model that has 6GB of RAM, paired with 128GB of internal storage capacity is available in blueberry blue, crystal cream, and black color options. While you’d normally end up shelling out $562.10 for this variant, Gearbest is offering it for just $449.99.

With one unit already sold, this promotion sale will come to an end in just three days. You can visit this link and grab the discount before the promo wraps up. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 is an irresistible smartphone that offers the following features:

• 39 inch AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 616 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+2MP cameras at the back
• 32MP AI front camera
• 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS2.1 Storage
• MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS
• 4030mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and QC 4 quick charge

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Back in May, Xiaomi added a feature to MIUI beta called “Sky” that allowed you to change the sky in photos to any from a set of presets. Initially thought to be a future that will come with MIUI 11, the feature came bundled with the Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9. Now, it has been revealed the feature is also available on the Redmi K20 series.

The announcement was made by Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, on Weibo today. If you own the Redmi K20 or Redmi K20 Pro, all you have to do is go to your gallery, select a photo with the sky in it and choose edit. Listed among the filters is one called “Sky”, scroll through them and choose the one that best fits. You should also be able to adjust the strength of the filter.

It is not clear if there is a new update for the phone or all you have to do is update your gallery app. Do let us know if you already have the feature and what you did to get it.

As shown in a demo video by XDA-Developers back when it was available in beta, the feature also works for downloaded images as long as the sky shows in the photo. So you should be able to alter your favorite wallpapers too.

We expect the feature will most likely roll out to more devices as time goes on.

(Source, Via)

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After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, Xiaomi’s Mi CC series smartphones including the Mi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition were finally launched in China earlier this month.

Top variants of the Mi CC9 and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition have gone up for sale on Giztop. Aside from checking out these models, we will talk about the top-end specs and awe-inspiring features that make these phones simply irresistible.

Xiaomi CC9

The Xiaomi CC9 is available in three variants including the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model comes in black and dark blue color versions bearing a $309 price tag.

The slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, on the other hand, will set you back $349 for the black and dark blue color options. If you are willing to shell out $309, you can go for the white color option of this model.

The pink-tinted 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model carries a $459 price tag. The Xiaomi CC9 offers the following features:

• 39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution
• A 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensor
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 616 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+2MP Triple cameras at the back
• 32MP AI front camera
• MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS.
• 4030mAh battery with 18W fast charging and QC 4 quick charge

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and place your order.

Xiaomi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition

Available in 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant, the Xiaomi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition has gone up for pre-order carrying a $459 price sticker on Giztop. An absolute steal at this price, the phone boasts the following features:

• 39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution
• A 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensor
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 616 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+2MP Triple rear cameras
• 32MP AI front camera
• 4030mAh battery with fast charging and QC 4 quick charge
• MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS

You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition from Giztop. Note that the phone will be shipped within 5-7 days.

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We’re going to see the Xiaomi CC9 and CC9E soon enough, but Lei Jun’s got more to tell first. According to the man himself, both variants will carry the same 4030mAh battery while still retaining slim builds despite the large batteries. On top of that, he also confirms that we’ll be seeing an in-display fingerprint sensor on both devices as well.

According to Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun, CC stands for Colorful & Creative and it is developed by the Chic & Cool 90 team. This team is composed of people born in the 90s who work at Xiaomi and Meitu’s research and development department. These devices are both very design oriented, so it makes why Xiaomi wouldn’t want to make these bulkier than need be.

This also explains why we’re getting in-display fingerprint sensors on both versions of the device. It makes sense to add new and cool features to a device focused mainly on being trendy and fresh. How the actual product will turn out remains to be seen, though we’ve got high hopes for this one. We’re also eager to know how it’ll turn out as the Mi A3 overseas.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 is supposed to be the mid-tier smartphone of the Mi CC series, while the CC9e is the elite variant. It will come in at least two vibrant color variants: White Lovers and Dark Blue Planet.The CC9e on the other hand, we’re not too sure about. There’s not a huge amount of news on it like there is about the CC9, though we do know it’s the elite variant. For more info before the launch, you can check our rumour roundup over here.

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(Source 1 | Source 2)

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Earlier today, we reported that the Xiaomi CC9e was seen on Geekbench. None of the benchmark results revealed the exact chipset powering the phone but we were able to deduce it is actually the Snapdragon 665 chipset. Now, we can confirm it will actually be the first Snapdragon 665 phone.

Thanks to a new leak that shows images of the phone running system diagnostics app, AIDA64, we now know for certain that there is a Snapdragon 665 under the hood of the Xiaomi CC9e.

The first of the images actually show the processor name as Snapdragon 640/665 but we already know there is no chipset called the Snapdragon 640 which leaves the SD665. The SoC has eight cores – four are clocked at 1.8GHz while the other four are clocked at 2.0GHz.

The original source of the images also revealed that the Xiaomi CC9 will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor and not the Snapdragon 730

AIDA64 confirms the phone runs Android 9 Pie and has March’s security patch installed. It also reveals the phone has a battery capacity of 4030mAh. But that’s not all.

If you take a look at the second image, you will see the Build ID says “laurel_sprout….”. The parameter that also says “Fingerprint recognition” (after translation) also has “laurel_sprout”.

If you have been following news of Android One devices, then you will know that all Android phones have the “sprout” suffix in their codenames. This means the Xiaomi CC9e will also be an Android One phone (at least when it launches outside China).

#Xiaomi Mi CC9e-
6-inch display
3940mAH
153.48×71.85×8.475(mm)
10W charging support

Looks like Mi CC9e would be Mi A3 Lite (according to model number). pic.twitter.com/yUTcWfJ6NJ

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) June 28, 2019

#Xiaomi
M1805D1Sx- Redmi 6 Pro/Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
M1906F9Sx- Xiaomi Mi CC9e

M1804D2Sx- Xiaomi Mi 6X/Xiaomi Mi A2

M1904F3Bx- Xiaomi Mi CC9 Mito Edition
M1905F9Sx- Xiaomi Mi ?X/Xiaomi Mi A3

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) June 29, 2019

Upcoming leaker, Sudhanshu Ambhore, known for his Xiaomi-related leaks believes the Xiaomi CC9e will launch as the Mi A3 Lite. He revealed that in a tweet last week and this new leak reinforces it. Based on that, the Xiaomi CC9 might as well be the Mi A3.

Back in March, the guys at XDA-Developers found details of upcoming Xiaomi Android One smartphones in firmware files. The devices which had the codenames “bamboo_sprout”, and “cosmos_sprout” both have 32MP front-facing cameras and in-display fingerprint scanners. While none of the codenames matches that of the Xiaomi CC9e, we do know it has a 32MP selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The CC9 also has these two features but we don’t know its codename.

Nevertheless, these details reinforce that the Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9 might launch in other markets as the Mi A3 Lite and Mi A3 respectively.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3)

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When the iPhone X launched, it came with a feature that was so popular other manufacturers copied it and made their own version. That feature is Animoji. Samsung’s version is called AR Emoji and comes with additional features. Xiaomi also launched its own version called Mimoji which was exclusive to the Mi 8 but later ported to other devices. More than a year later, the feature is no longer popular but Xiaomi will be bringing it back with the upcoming CC9 smartphone.

It makes sense that Xiaomi is bringing the feature back and also doing so with the CC9, seeing as the phone is targeted at the younger generation. But Xiaomi isn’t just bringing it back; this is a new version with new features.

Unlike the original Mimoji app that was limited to a few characters including the famous Mi Bunny mascot, the new Mimoji will allow you to create an avatar of yourself. According to a Weibo post by Lao Wei, there are 165 different hairstyles, faces and accessories users can choose from when creating their avatar. There will also be preset avatars too.

Users will be able to take photos, record videos, and even add their Avatars to famous paintings.

The Xiaomi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu are scheduled to launch on July 2. The CC9 and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition will have triple rear cameras, AMOLED displays, and in-display fingerprint scanners. Both will have a 32MP selfie camera while the primary rear camera is a 48MP sensor.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3)

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Come July 2, we will be getting not one but two versions of the Xiaomi CC9. A Weibo post by the official Xiaomi account has confirmed that there will be a custom edition of the camera-focused phone.

The Weibo post specifically says the Xiaomi CC9 and Xiaomi CC9 Meitu custom edition will launch on July 2 which is in five days.

This is not the first time we have come across a post mentioning a custom-edition of the CC9. A few days ago Sudhanshu Ambhore tweeted the three new phones Xiaomi will launch next week. There is the CC9e which is a lite version; then the CC9, and then a custom edition. Although his tweet didn’t say the custom-edition is a Meitu one, he did say it will have a different design.

At the moment, we don’t know what the Xiaomi CC9 Meitu custom edition phone looks like but we are optimistic we will get to see it before the launch day.

#Xiaomi
Xiaomi CC9e (Lite/Youth),
Xiaomi CC9 (Standard)
Custom Edition (will have a different design)

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) June 25, 2019

The standard CC9 is already familiar thanks to official renders released yesterday and today. The phone will have triple rear cameras, come in two confirmed colors, and sport an AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner underneath.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Today, Xiaomi officially unveiled the CC series of smartphones that would be developed in partnership with Meitu. Recall that the Chinese tech giant acquired Meitu last year and took over the company smartphones and smart home products division. Meitu will reportedly focus on imaging technology.

In a lengthy Weibo post, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun shed light on the reason why the company chose the name CC for the new series. He revealed CC means Colorful & Creative and is developed by the Chic & Cool 90 team which likely comprise staffs from Xiaomi and Meitu’s R&D.

The new series is expected to get two new smartphones under its portfolio and they will go by the monikers Xiaomi CC9 and CC9e. We had expected the phones to be announced today but that didn’t happen. However, Lei Jun also explained that the number 9 in the CC9 moniker represents the age of the company (Xiaomi is 9 years this year). He also hinted the brand will be sold globally as an independent brand when he said the phone is focused on young people around the world.

The Chic and Cool 90 team which is responsible for the product development consists mainly of young persons born in the 90s, which makes it the youngest product team at Xiaomi. Lei Jun also revealed, surprisingly, that more than half of the team members are drawn from the arts and fine arts professions, unlike other Xiaomi product teams. This is because the series is focused more on aesthetics with the use of trendy colours.

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But then, the phone will not lag behind in the hardware configuration. Xiaomi’s CEO equally disclosed that the device will be a flagship for young people. It will feature the new aesthetic concept of“Xiaomi X Meitu AI Aesthetics Lab”. It will have the best imaging solution regardless of the sensor onboard. The product will combine advanced camera hardware and beauty technology in order to create a Colorful and Creative photo experience both for the front and rear cameras. 

Meitu has got an impressive imaging technology and so, tapping from Xiaomi’s R&D, we hope to see an amazing camera output. We expect Xiaomi to announce the new CC9 and CC9e soon.

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