Xiaomi has launched its new phone dubbed the Mi 9 SE. One of the phone’s USPs includes the Snapdragon 712 processor, making it the only phone that packs this newfangled chipset under the hood. While the Mi 9 SE doesn’t boast top-end specs like its feature-rich precursor the Mi 9, it still boasts a fairly good array of features that justify its position in the premium upper mid-range category.

Before we delve further into the details, it might interest you to know that you can get your hands on the global version of the Mi 9 SE on Giztop without breaking the bank. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version would normally set you back $349, but you can save $20 by applying coupon code M9SE20.

In other words, you can bring the original selling price of the Mi 9 SE Global Version down to only $329 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process. The global version is available in black and blue color options that feature 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity. An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version sports an appealing 5.97-inch Samsung AMOLED display, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE 2.3GHz processor and it uses a competent Adreno 616 610MHz GPU for a superior viewing experience.

On the optics front, the Mi 9 SE Global Version houses a Sony IMX 586 48MP+13MP+8MP triple camera set up at the back. Up front, there’s a 20MP AI camera for selfies and video chats. The phone ships with 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and offers 64GB/128GB UFS2.1 storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content.

The phone runs MIUI 10.2 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and draws its juices from a robust 3070mAh battery that supports 18W Fast Charge. For additional protection, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version features a 5th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanner.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specifications and use the coupon for a $20 off before it expires.

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Xiaomi today held the much-anticipated conference where the flagship Mi 9 was launched alongside the Mi 9 Transparent Edition. Xiaomi also took a cue from the success of last year’s model, Mi 8 SE by unveiling the cheaper Mi 9 SE.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE comes with a 5.97-inch full-screen AMOLED display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. The display has the water drop notch design at the top which houses the front camera. The water drop notch design ensures the bezels are at their barest, giving the device a 90.47% screen to body ratio. The device is equipped with the fifth-generation screen fingerprint technology.  The Mi 9 SE is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset which has some improvements over the Snapdragon 710 SoC. It must be noted that Xiaomi scores a first with this one, as the Mi 9 SE is the first phone to be powered by the new Snapdragon 712 processor. The new chipset sure looks like a powerful one with an AnTuTu benchmark score of 187,626 points. The phone comes in two memory configurations. There is a 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version as well as a second model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Mi 9 SE comes with a triple camera set up at the rear just like the Mi 9. The configuration is slightly different from that of the Mi 9. The three sensors comprise a 48MP+8MP+13MP. The main camera is a Sony sensor while the front camera is a 20MP sensor with beauty selfie feature. The phone also comes with features such as NFC, GPS, IR blaster and more. For power, the Mi 9 SE packs a 3070mAh battery under its hood with 18W fast charge support.

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As for the price, the Mi 9 SE comes with an affordable 1999 Yuan ($297) price tag for the 6GB+64GB variant. On the other hand, the 6GB+128GB storage variant 2,299 Yuan ($342). Now, these are amazing price tags when you look at the specs. Xiaomi also unveiled a protective case for the device priced at just 49 yuan (~$7). Xiaomi is yet to disclose details of its availability but the Mi 9 SE may likely be unveiled for the global market alongside the Mi 9 on February 24 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

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