Xiaomi’s affordability and competitive specifications are the prime reasons behind its accent in global markets. The Chinese giant has launched multiple variants of the same smartphone in different countries to match the local taste. The diversification of smartphones is making Xiaomi grab more sales. Similarly, Xiaomi launched the Mi CC9 as the Mi 9 Lite in the countries outside China. We have prepared a guide to install TWRP and root Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9.

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Android’s ability to customize the features is due to its open-source nature. The third-party developers often love to play with devices that often get huge sales and the OEM supports the development by timely releasing Kernel source code.

Rooting Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite or installing TWRP is just the beginning to get additional features. There are a lot of other advantages of rooting a smartphone. The users can easily install the custom ROMs based on the latest Android version. There are different MODs, frameworks, and zips that can easily customize your smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents 403 PPI of pixel density, 600 nits max brightness and envelops a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset packing an octa-core processor and Adreno 616 GPU.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite comes packed in two different versions of 6 GB + 64 GB and 128 GB + 6 GB. In optics, the smartphone embeds a triple rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A single 32-megapixel shooter is present on the front for selfies and video calling.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite aka Mi CC9 features a Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Radio, USB 2.0, and Infrared Port. An under-display fingerprint is packed along with the device. There’s a 4030 mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is available in Pearl White, Aurora Blue, and Onyx Grey. The pricing starts at $233.

Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to data or devices. The users are proceeding on their own will.

We will move forward step-by-step:

1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Root Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

Unlock Mi 9 Lite Bootloader

It is a very simple and straightforward process to unlock the bootloader of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. It is quite an easy process, the user needs to take care of these prerequisites before proceeding for the steps below.

Prerequisites:

• Download and Extract ADB and Fastboot Tools on your PC.
• Download Xiaomi USB Drivers on your PC.
• Make a complete backup of your data on eternal media.
• Ensure 60%+ battery to prevent a sudden shutdown.
• Download Mi Unlock Tool.

Steps to Unlock Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Bootloader

1. Enable Developer Option by heading to Settings > About Phone > and tap MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock by Heading to Settings > Developer Option > and Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging. 
3. Now again go to Settings> Mi account > Mi Cloud and Enable Sync and Find Device. 
4. Install and Open Mi Unlock Tool after downloading and extracting it.
5. Press ‘Agree’ on the disclaimer page that will appear.
6. Login in with the same Mi Account that you have used on your smartphones. Otherwise, you can sign up for a new account and use it on a smartphone and for the next steps here.
7. Connect your smartphone with a PC via a USB cable.
8. Open CMD or Power Shell in the extracted ADB and Fastboot Folder by pressing Shift+ Right Click.
   
9. Now, type the below command to boot into the bootloader mode:

   adb reboot bootloader

10. The device will show Connected in Mi Unlock Tool.
11. Now, click on ‘Unlock’, and the process to unlock will start automatically. Once the process gets completed, the device will be rebooted.
12. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is unlocked!

You have successfully rooted your smartphone.

Install TWRP on Mi 9 Lite

TWRP – Team Win Recovery Project is a GUI based custom recovery used to root, and install custom MODs, ROMs, and Kernels.

Prerequisites:

Download TWRP Recovery for Xiaomi Mi CC9/Mi 9 Lite.
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Additional Downloads like ADB and Fastboot, Xiaomi USB Drivers as listed above.

Steps to install TWRP on Mi 9 Lite

Upon successfully unlocking the bootloader of Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, follow the steps below to install TWRP on Mi 9 Lite.

1. Make sure to set-up ADB and Fastboot tools after downloading from the links above on your PC.
2. Enable Developer Settings, USB Debugging and OEM Unlock (Follow Step 1 & 2 for enabling this in the above guide.)
3. Open CMD or ADB Terminal by pressing Shift + Right Click on ADB and Fastboot extracted folder.

   adb reboot bootloader

4. Optional: Execute the following command to flash stock vbmeta.

   fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

5. Place the download TWRP recovery into the same ADB and Fastboot Folder. Then, execute the following command to flash TWRP on Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite:

   fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

6. After a successful flash, type the command to reboot the device:

   fastboot reboot

Note: The device might not automatically replace the custom recovery during the first boot. The user needs to press the proper key combination to enter the TWRP Mode. After successfully executing ‘fastboot reboot’ command, press and hold the proper key combination to enter the TWRP Mode.

This way, you have successfully installed TWRP on Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9. The users can now root the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by installing Magisk and SuperSU.

Root Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

For most of the users, the ultimate goal is to root Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. The users can download SuperSU or Magisk Manager to root the device. We are going with the Magisk manager to get root access.

1. Download Magisk manager File on your smartphone.
2. Boot into the recovery, after taking the recommended backup of your stock ROM.
3. Tap Install, and then browse ‘magisk.zip’ file you downloaded, and swipe to confirm the flash.
4. After a few seconds, you can successfully reboot the device from the TWRP manager.
5. Enjoy!

We hope you have successfully rooted Mi 9 Lite by following our guide. If you have any problems, then let us know via the comments below.

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The new Galaxy A 2020 series by Samsung was officially announced a few days ago and it currently includes two devices: Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71. We already published a specs comparison regarding the Galaxy A71, so now it is time for its affordable sibling. Just like most of our comparisons, we chose the devices we believe to be the most competitive sold in the same price range. For this comparison, we decided to pick the Realme 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. Both are devices offering high performance at very interesting prices: will the Galaxy A51 be able to compete with them? Let’s discover it together.

Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

Design

In order to make their budget phones very affordable, both Samsung and Realme decided to make the Galaxy A51 and the Realme 5 Pro with a cheap plastic body. Despite coming with cheap materials, keep in mind that Realme 5 Pro is splash resistant. But the device offering the best design and build quality is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, also known as the Xiaomi Mi CC9 in China. Unlike most of the budget phones, it comes with both a glass back and an aluminum frame for a premium touch & feel. Further, its rear side shows suggestive light effects depending on the viewing angle.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is superior even if we talk about the display quality. It is the only HDR-compliant device from this trio, which means it provides a richer image quality. Further, it has a higher peak brightness with up to 600 nits. It is also an AMOLED panel. The silver medal goes to the Samsung Galaxy A51 equipped with a Super AMOLED display, while Realme 5 Pro loses the comparison as it comes with a classic IPS panel, but it is not disappointing thanks to its Full HD+ resolution.

Specs & Software

In a lot of regions, if you want the most affordable smartphone with the highest performance, you have to choose the Realme 5 Pro. The mid-ranger from Oppo’s sub-brand is available for less than €200 and it offers an amazing Snapdragon 712 chipset, which is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 710 found on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. The Mi 9 Lite offers a fast UFS 2.1 internal storage, but Realme 5 Pro has more RAM: up to 8 GB in its most expensive version, while both Samsung Galaxy A51 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite stops at 6 GB. Despite it is less impressive in terms of performance, Samsung Galaxy A51 is the only with Android 10 out of the box since it is a more recent handset.

Camera

The differences in photo quality between Samsung Galaxy A51, Realme 5 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite are not excessive. Due to its definitely better secondary sensors, I personally prefer the quad rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy A51. It is even great at shooting selfies, but Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has a better selfie snapper.

Battery

With these three phones, you get more or less the same battery capacity and, given that we still did not test the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A51, we can not provide you a definitive opinion. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Realme 5 Pro, the former offers a slightly longer battery life in most of the scenarios.

Price

Samsung still did not announce the price of the Galaxy A51. You can get the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite globally for less than €250/$279, while Realme 5 Pro has a €199/$222 global listing price (but street prices are lower). Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a more complete device than its rivals due to its better build quality and display, but it costs definitely more than Realme 5 Pro, even though the 5 Pro provides higher performance.

• Read More: Realme 5 Pro OTA Update brings Dark Mode, Wide-Angle Video & Oct. Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A51

PROs

• Great rear cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Good front camera
• Punch-hole display

CONS

• Plastic body

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROs

• Best design and build quality
• Good selfie camera
• Nice display
• Fast storage

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 5 Pro

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better performance
• Faster charging

CONS

• Plastic body

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Xiaomi seems to have gone ballistic with the rollout of its latest MIUI 11 Stable update to various models. The update has so far started hitting the Mi 6, Mi 9, Mi Mix 3, Mi Mix 2s, Mi 8 SE, Mix 2 and even the Redmi K20 and Redmi 7, among others. Now, users of the Mi CC9 have reported that their models have started receiving OTA updates for the MIUI 11.3.1.0 stable version. The update package comes with a large 728MB size and so it is advised that updating should be done over a WiFi connection. We couldn’t verify from the changelog (in Chinese) if this new update is based on Android 9 or 10. However, considering the premium midrange rating of the Mi CC9, we want to believe it is Android 10-based.

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MIUI 11 brings a whole lot of new features to the table. The new features include new icons for the UI which is a traditional feature of successive MIUI versions. The update also brings smoother animations, Ultra Power Saving Mode as well as Kids Mode which provides a safe digital environment for kids by running only apps whitelisted by their parent or guardian. MIUI 11 equally tracks the owner’s smartphone usage time in order to help avoid spending too much time. Other features include earthquake alerts, the ability to cast to an external display with the added feature of continuous casting even when the display is turned off to save battery.

As a reminder, the Mi CC9 was first announced in July this year alongside the Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meizu custom edition. The device was later launched as the Mi 9 Lite outside China and so we expect a swift update for the global version. The phone packs a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 91% screen ratio. Powering the model is a Snapdragon 710 chipset. The Mi CC9 utilises an under-display fingerprint sensor. It equally packs NFC, infrared remote control and Hi-Res HD audio.

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Huawei just launched Honor 20 Lite. Yes, probably you are living a Deja Vu since an Honor 20 Lite has already been in commerce for months. Well, it is a new variant for the Chinese market and its complete name is Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition. So Huawei launched yet another midrange, and that is why it is time to compare it with its main rivals. We chose the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (also known in China as the Mi CC9) and the Realme X2 since we believe they are among the best midrange choices released recently. Here is full comparison between their specifications.

Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2

Design

The design and the build quality are not the strong points of the Realme X2. If we consider all the devices of this comparison, it is the only with a plastic frame, while both the Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite come with an aluminum frame besides their glass backs. Between Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the one I prefer is the latter since it comes with a more suggestive glass back thanks to its light effects. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has even a thinner chin making it even more attractive. Last but not least, its glass back is covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

Besides winning the design comparison, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is superior even if we talk about displays. First of all, it supports the HDR technology which allows watching multimedia content with richer video quality. Further, it has a very high peak brightness for its AMOLED panel. Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition has high DCI-P3 coverage, but I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite on the paper, Realme X2 has a classic AMOLED display which lacks the support to HDR and a wide DCI-P3 coverage, so it loses the comparison again.

Hardware/Software

Finally, Realme X2 neutralizes its rivals. All thanks to its amazing Snapdragon 730G: the best midrange-class processor by Qualcomm. If you want a better Qualcomm chipset, you must go for the Snapdragon 8xx flagship series. The Snapdragon 730G is a chipset meant especially for gamers and it provides high graphics performance as well as low energy consumption. Another advantage of the Realme X2 is its higher-end memory configuration: it sports up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition stop at 128 GB. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition, the former wins since it has a more powerful chipset. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box in each case.

Camera

The presence of a quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor and a dedicated macro camera makes the Realme X2 a better camera phone than both its opponents. It even comes with a great 32 MP selfie camera. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite which sports a triple camera setup and another 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

In each case, you get a 4000 mAh battery. What changes the battery life is the efficiency of the components. Given that Realme X2 is equipped with a chipset built at just 7 nm, it should provide a longer battery life. And it even has a faster charging technology: it charges up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Realme X2 starts from less than €250/$280 in China, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs less than €230/$255, and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition starts from less than €180/$200. Overall Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a more complete phone since it has a premium build quality, an amazing display, and a well balanced specs sheet. But Realme X2 provides higher performance and cameras. Honor 20 Lite is way more affordable, but it is overall inferior.

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Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X2

PROS

• Better hardware
• Good cameras
• Faster charging
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Inferior build quality

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROS

• Good build quality
• Great display
• Nice design
• Great front camera

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 20 Lite

PROS

• Good design
• Compact
• Affordable price
• Nice display

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Xiaomi advertised the Redmi Note 8 Pro as a gaming phone despite it is definitely not a flagship device, and not only for its affordable price tag. But does it really have flagship-class features and components? Is it really a flagship killer when it comes to performance or it is still far from high-end devices? Does it have a higher value for money than affordable flagships? We decided to answer all of these questions by comparing it to one of the latest and most amazing affordable flagships in China: the Oppo Reno Ace. Unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it is a real high-end phone, but is it worth spending more for it? Let’s find it out together.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Reno Ace

Design

There is no doubt about the fact that Oppo Reno Ace has a more premium design than Redmi Note 8 Pro. Indeed, it sports a glass back paired with an aluminum frame, it has a cleaner glass back thanks to the in-display fingerprint scanner, and it is even more compact. It should also be a more resistant phone due to both its metal frame and the Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The Oppo Reno Ace is even more beautiful, at least according to my tastes.

Display

The display of the Oppo Reno Ace is infinitely superior to the one of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. First of all, it is an AMOLED screen unlike the IPS panel of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Further, it supports both full DCI-P3 coverage and a higher 90 Hz refresh ratio, while Redmi Note 8 Pro does not. It also comes with a slightly taller aspect ratio and stereo speakers which improve multimedia and gaming experience. Given that it sports an AMOLED panel, Oppo Reno Ace also comes with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the biometric sensor of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is placed on the back. Both Oppo Reno Ace and Redmi Note 8 Pro support HDR.

Specs & Software

Despite it is just a midrange smartphone, Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a high-end SoC. There is no midrange chipset that can achieve the same graphics performance as the MediaTek Helio G90T. That is why it is a perfect chipset for gaming. But is it able to reach the flagship Snapdragon 855+ which is currently the best Qualcomm’s chipset? The short answer is no. The long answer is: even though it has high-end CPU and GPU performance, Helio G90T is far from being a top-tier chipset. And it even has a high energy consumption, given that it is built at 12 nm while most of the current flagship chipsets are built at 7 nm. Another component making the Oppo Reno Ace better than Redmi Note 8 Pro in every configuration is the UFS 3.0 internal storage, while Redmi Note 8 Pro has UFS 2.1 storage. Last but not least, Oppo Reno Ace is available with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Redmi Note 8 Pro stops at 8 GB.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a quad camera with a higher resolution for the main sensor, but this does not mean it is a better camera phone. Oppo Reno Ace has a better 48 MP sensor with a brighter aperture and even OIS in its dual camera. Unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Oppo Reno Ace has an ultrawide lens which is currently one of the most wanted camera features. So, Oppo Reno Ace wins even when it comes to cameras.

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Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a way bigger battery than Oppo Reno Ace, but it does not mean that it always provides a longer battery life. With an intensive usage, Oppo Reno Ace is superior because it has more efficient components. Further, the Oppo Reno Ace has a lot faster charging technology: with its 65W SuperVOOC Flash Charge, it can fully charge in just 30 minutes.

Price

In China, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €177/$200, while Oppo Reno Ace starts from about €380/$425. Oppo Reno Ace is a superior phone in almost every aspect, but if you can not afford a so expensive device, Redmi Note 8 Pro is the best mid-ranger you can buy if you are looking for the best performance and long battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Reno Ace: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PRO

• High graphics performance
• Advanced cooling system
• Bigger battery
• Affordable price

CONS

• Midrange specifications

Oppo Reno Ace

PRO

• Better display
• Better cameras
• Flagship-class hardware
• Faster charging tech

CONS

• Limited availability
• Higher price

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Affordable smartphones are the main contributors to the huge growth of Chinese manufacturers. It is not a case if sub-brands are literally leading the sales of giants like Xiaomi and Oppo. These companies are currently the ones with the highest success in the affordable segment and they released a lot of devices in the global market this year. In the last days, Oppo came up with the Realme X2 and the Oppo Reno 2Z for the global market, while Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 Lite that is the international version of the Mi CC9. Given that they are among the most interesting mid-rangers which hitten the shelves in this period and among the best value for money phones, we decided to compare their specifications.

Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z

Design

The Oppo Reno 2Z and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite boast the most impressive design and build quality. Both have a glass back and an aluminum frame, but they differ in their front side. The former has a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up camera mechanism, while the latter has a classic waterdrop notch. Both have an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but their rear sides are very different. While the Oppo Reno 2Z has a more original design scheme, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is very attractive thanks to its light effects. Realme X2 has a more traditional design and its glass back is paired with a plastic frame. Which one do you prefer?

Display

If display quality is one of your main concerns, then Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the most correct option for your needs. It is not just a midrange phone with a Super AMOLED screen, but it also supports the HDR standard for improved image quality. It even comes with very high brightness. Oppo Reno2 Z is notch-less and its display is even bigger, but it does not provide the same quality. Even Realme X2 can not reach the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.

Hardware/Software

While the design and the display of the Realme X2 do not attract me particularly, I define its hardware department simply amazing, especially if you consider the price tag of this phone. It has a gaming-centric high-end Snapdragon 730G chipset which delivers very high CPU and GPU performance while its energy consumption is always very limited thanks to the 8 nm production process. Hardware and performance are the strongest points of the Realme X2 and if you are an advanced user you should give it a shot.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera experience, then you should go for the Oppo Reno2 Z. It has a very nice 48 MP main sensor with a bright focal aperture contained in a quad camera module which includes even an ultrawide sensor, a depth sensor, and a monochromatic sensor to improve photo quality and features. The Oppo Reno2 Z even features a front-facing LED flash. With its 64 MP quad camera, Realme X2 is undoubtedly more interesting than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, especially because it boasts a dedicated macro camera.

Battery

Realme X2, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, and Oppo Reno2 Z have more or less the same battery capacity. We still did not test all of them, but on the paper Realme X2 has a more efficient SoC, that is why it should last more in the most demanding scenarios. Further, it has a faster charging technology which is able to charge the phone up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Realme X2 hitten the European market with a €300/$335 price in the 8/128 GB configuration, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs about €260/$290 in the 6/64 GB  configuration, and Oppo Reno 2Z 8/256 GB costs €349/$390. At the end of the day, Realme X2 is more attractive due to its higher value for money, higher performance, more efficiency, and pretty nice cameras. But I think the most balanced phone is the Oppo Reno2 Z: despite it comes with a less efficient SoC, it has a very interesting camera setup, awesome design and builds quality, and more. However, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is not far and it may be more suitable for some kinds of users. It offers a better display, a more efficient SoC than Reno2 Z, a more advanced UI, and even great selfies.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: PRO and CONS

Realme X2

PROS

• Better hardware
• Good cameras
• Faster charging
• Affordable
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Inferior build quality

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROS

• Good build quality
• Great display
• Nice design
• Better UI

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Oppo Reno 2Z

PROS

• Good cameras
• Innovative design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• More expensive

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In July, Xiaomi introduced its CC9 series of smartphones such as Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 and Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition. Fresh information shared by a tipster from China claims that the company is working may announce a new CC9 phone on Oct. 24. The handset could be dubbed as Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro and it is expected to come equipped with a 108-megapixel camera.

The tipster has further added that the alleged Mi CC9 Pro could be fueled by Snapdragon 730G mobile platform. There is no other information available on the specifications of the Mi CC9 Pro.

Being a Pro version of the Mi CC9, the handset may sport an identical design. Also, the smartphone may borrow many of its specs from the Mi CC9. Hence, it is likely to arrive with a waterdrop notch display couple with in-screen fingerprint reader. Probably, it could be running on the latest MIUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS. Since the rumored Mi CC9 Pro smartphone is expected to debut on Oct. 24, more information on it is expected to surface in the coming days.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Price Cut

Meanwhile, Xiaomi is now offering the Mi CC9 with a discount of 100 Yuan between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage is now priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$239) whereas the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant costs 1,899 Yuan (~$265) after the discount. The Mi CC9 smartphone is rebranded as Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite in markets out of China like Spain.

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 has a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smrtphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91 percent. The front and rear sides of the Mi CC9 is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a 32-megapixel selfie camera is available on the device for photography. The 4,030mAh battery of the Mi CC9 supports 18W rapid charging. It offers users with NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack among other connectivity features.

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Xiaomi took the wraps off the Mi 9 Lite today in Spain. The Mi 9 Lite was already available to buy via online retail store Giztop, even before it goes on sale in Europe The device listed as the global version but in actual sense, the Mi 9 Lite is the global version of the Mi CC9 that was launched a couple of months back in China.

The device is on offer for $289 and this is for the 6GB+64GB version which is available in dark grey colour only. There is also a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version available for $309. This variant comes in dark grey and blue colour options.

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite adopts a waterdrop notch screen design and packs a 6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080pixels. The mobile phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM while there are 64GB/128GB storage options. For photography, there is a triple camera setup at the rear aligned vertically. The main sensor is a 48MP sensor teaming up with a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP Depth Sensor. There is a 32MP selfie camera housed inside the waterdrop notch.

The Mi 9 Lite packs an impressive 4030mAh battery with an 18W fast charger inside the box. The device runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 but we expect it to get updated to Android 10 pretty soon. In addition, the device utilises an on-screen fingerprint sensor and has NFC and IR blaster on board. 

To snap up the phone or check out the product page, follow the source link below.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has gone official in Europe as the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phone from last year. It is an international version of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 that was unveiled in China in July. Here is all the information on the specifications, features and pricing of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite that has a glass bodied chassis measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67mm and it weighs 179 grams. It has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The handset offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is equipped with features like DC dimming and in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 710 mobile platform with 2.2GHz octa-core processor powers the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite along with 6 GB of RAM. The handset has arrived in Europe in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The 4,030mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS customized with MIUI 10 UI along with Game Turbo 2.0 for enhanced gaming performance is available on the Mi 9 Lite.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Mi 9 Lite. The triple camera system of the smartphone comes with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide 8-megapixel and a depth assist lens of 2-megapixel. The Mi 9 Lite supports photography features such as HDR, portrait mode with background blur, face recognition, HDR, AI studio lighting and 960fps slow-motion video shooting. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, IR blaster and 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Price

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has arrived in Spain in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 319 euros and 349 euros. Pearl White, Aurora Blue and Onyx Gray are the three color editions of the Mi 9 Lite. It will be made available for purchase soon.

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The Mi CC9 was earlier tipped to launch globally as the Mi 9 Lite. Xiaomi Spain recently disclosed that the device will launch in Spain on September 16. The device had also been certified in Thailand earlier on.

A new leak has unmasked the key specifications and real pictures of the Mi 9 Lite flaunting the front and rear design. As for the specifications, the mobile phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset which some may find disappointing considering the existence of the better Snapdragon 712 SoC. It comes packing a 6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080pixels. For photography, there is a triple camera setup at the rear aligned vertically. The main sensor is a 48MP sensor teaming up with a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP Depth Sensor. Embedded inside the waterdrop notch is a 32MP selfie sensor with f/ 2.0 aperture.

The device will get a 4030mAh battery with an 18W fast charger inside the box. The Mi 9 Lite will run MUI 10 based on Android 9.0. There is no physical fingerprint sensor at the rear and that is because the device utilises an on-screen fingerprint sensor. The phone will also have NFC on board. 

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