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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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 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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Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone was launched in June this year and now the company has finally started selling Mi CC9 Star Diamond casing, which is priced at 499 Yuan that roughly converts to $71.

The Star Diamond case features nearly 10,000 Austrian crystal elements that show colorful luster at different angles. It is lightweight and offers a soft and comfortable feel when using it, and also comes with a beautiful gift box.

As for the Mi CC9, the smartphone comes with a gradient colored curved 3D glass panels. It features a 6.39-inch full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with dot notch, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Always-On Display, and latest 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensors.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor and is coupled with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Mi CC9 runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and comes with  Game Turbo 2.0 for accelerated graphics performance for the enhanced gaming experience.

There’s a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree field-of-view, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It supports features like handheld super night mode, portrait mode bokeh, panorama, professional, HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition and 960fps slow-motion video recording.

On the front side, the phone is fitted with 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It can shoot better selfie shots in low-light conditions as it can combine four pixels in one large-sized pixel. The smartphone is powered by a 4,030mAh battery and comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

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Smartphone manufacturers are releasing so many mid-rangers that it became incredibly hard for the final consumers to make the right choice at the best price. That is why we always make specs comparison between the most interesting devices for both the best flagships and value for money phone. Today’s comparison regards the second category of devices and it contains three amazing affordable phones launched in the recent period. The first is Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the most affordable handset from the new Xiaomi line-up. The second is the higher-end model of the entry-level M series by Samsung: the Galaxy M40. The last is Huawei Nova 5i, also known in the global market as the Huawei P20 Lite (2019).

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Huawei Nova 5i

Design

If you bring a unit of these devices to home, you will get a very well-designed handset. Both Samsung Galaxy M40 and Huawei Nova 5i have punch-hole displays, so their bezels are very narrow and there is no need for a notch. Despite Xiaomi Mi CC9e has a more outdated waterdrop display, I prefer this device instead of its punch-hole rivals because of its better rear side and build quality. It has a stunning glass back which creates suggestive light effects depending on the reflection, and it even comes with a solid aluminum frame. Both Samsung Galaxy M40 and Huawei Nova 5i come with plastic in their design, so worse aesthetics and a cheaper build. Xiaomi Mi CC9e also has the most compact body.

Display

Unlike most of the other devices by Samsung, the Galaxy M40 is not equipped with a stunning display. Xiaomi Mi CC9e is disappointing as well because despite it comes with an AMOLED panel, it has a lower 720p resolution than its opponents. And it even comes with a smaller display. Huawei Nova 5i is my favorite one as it sports a better IPS display with high DCI-P3 coverage and a Full HD+ resolution (1080p). So it is better at detail if compared to the Mi CC9e and better at color reproduction than the Galaxy M40.

Specs & Software

While Samsung Galaxy M40 loses both the design and display comparisons, it is definitely the device with the most powerful chipset, so it is potentially faster and more reactive. On the other hand, Huawei Nova 5i has more RAM (up to 8 GB) in its most expensive configuration, but I personally prefer a better SoC for higher overall performances instead of a better multi-tasking experience. Even the Xiaomi Mi CC9e has a better chipset than the Huawei Nova 5i, but it is a slightly less powerful processor than the Snapdragon 675 found on the Galaxy M40, with a worse GPU too. In each case, you get a highly-customized Android fork based on Android 9 Pie out of the box.

Camera

The camera department is definitely the main focus of the Xiaomi Mi CC9e and it is not a case if it wins most of the camera comparisons on its price range, including this one. It rocks a main 48 MP sensor, an ultrawide lens, a 2 MP depth sensor and even an amazing 32 MP front camera with awesome AI algorithms for selfie enhancing. Huawei Nova 5i comes right after with a quad camera including a dedicated macro camera.

Battery

Due to its higher battery capacity, its efficient HD+ display and its smaller size, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is also the winner of the battery comparison. Huawei Nova 5i takes the second spot in the ranking.

Price

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Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Huawei Nova 5i: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi CC9e

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Affordable price
• 1080p 120 fps video recording
• Bigger battery
• AMOLED display
• UD fingerprint scanner

CONS

• Smaller display

Samsung Galaxy M40

PROs

• Better chipset
• Punch-hole design
• Thinner body

CONS

• Smaller battery

Huawei Nova 5i

PROs

• Big battery
• Punch-hole design
• Dedicated macro camera
• 8 GB RAM

CONS

• Higher price

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In the past few weeks, there were several leaks about the Xiaomi Mi A3 without any official confirmation from the company. But now, Xiaomi took to twitter to officially tease the new Android One lineup saying “The world’s best selling Android One series is back”.

Our hit Mi A series is coming back with a serious bang! #PhotosWithoutLimits pic.twitter.com/ak2MycQN2m

— Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019

In a second tweet, Xiaomi further confirmed that the phone will be camera centric, stating that it has incredible front as well as rear cameras.

Amazing back cam meets incredible front cam. That means great shots…ALL the time! #PhotosWithoutLimits pic.twitter.com/JjT9laEH5e

— Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019

The timing is actually quite perfect. Just a few hours ago, we exclusively revealed that the Xiaomi Mi A3 was going to be a rebranded version of Mi CC9e model. We also added that the company was already stocking up the phone for supply and an official launch was very near. So, this is actually in line with the information we received.

What’s even more interesting is the fact that Xiaomi replied to an year-old tweet from Unbox Therapy saying that the Mi A3 would offer better value for money. It even tweeted back at CNET’s review from last year saying ‘Wait until you get your first look at the A3’.

If you thought #MiA2 was a crazy good deal, get ready for Mi A3⃣! @UnboxTherapy we really hope you like. Coming very soon!

— Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019

This is also in line with what we said in our previous article. Our source had revealed that the Mi A3 4GB+64GB model could start around $199, offering better value than its predecessor which started at around $235.

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Also, if the Mi A3 is really the CC9e, then the phone will feature the Snapdragon 665 processor, with a large 4000mAh battery, 32MP Front camera, and a 48MP triple camera rear setup. These specs definitely offer amazing value for a $200 device.

Since Xiaomi has started teasing the Mi A3, expect to get more official information in the coming days. Stay tuned!

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In just a week, three of the most important smartphone manufacturers announced three amazing upper-midrange devices which have all the specifications necessary to become best-sellers. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 from the brand new CC line-up, the Lenovo Z6 which boasts the best display in the whole midrange segment, and the Vivo Z1 Pro with a huge battery and a punch-hole design. All of them come with impressive hardware departments and prices, but which is the best choice for this second half of 2019 for everyone who does not have a high budget? This comparison will clear your ideas and establish a winner among these three potential best-sellers.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 vs Lenovo Z6 vs Vivo Z1 Pro

Design

None of these devices jokes when it comes to beauty and builds quality. Xiaomi Mi CC9 looks like the most impressive one because it comes with premium materials as well as an impressive design. Its back cover is made of glass and it shows different light effects depending on the reflection, while the frame is made of aluminum. The main advantage of the Lenovo Z6 is its very high screen-to-body ratio: it is almost a full-screen phone except for the waterdrop notch and a very thin lower bezel. Vivo Z1 Pro is another device with an amazing design thanks to its punch-hole display, but my favorite one is the Xiaomi Mi CC9 due to its suggestive glass back. Which one do you prefer?

Display

As mentioned above, Lenovo Z6 has the best display you can expect on a midrange phone to date. It is the only mid-ranger coming with a smooth 120 Hz refresh ratio, it boasts the HDR10 technology for an amazing color reproduction as well as DCI-P3 coverage. And it is even a Super AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint reader. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi CC9, but on the paper, the color reproduction seems less impressive and it has also a lower refresh ratio. Vivo Z1 Pro has a classic IPS display just like every phone sporting a punch-hole panel, except some devices by Samsung.

Specs & Software

As it features the fastest SoC (Snapdragon 730 by Qualcomm), Lenovo Z6 should be the fastest and smoothest device. It even has a variant with 8 GB of RAM, unlike Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Vivo Z1 Pro (to be accurate, the Meitu Custom Edition of the CC9 has 8 GB of RAM). Further, Lenovo Z6 allows expanding the internal storage up to 1 TB with a micro SD. Right after, there is Vivo Z1 Pro equipped with a Snapdragon 712 that is an upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 found on the Xiaomi Mi CC9.

Camera

The most amazing cameras belong to the Xiaomi Mi CC9. It is the only to sport a main sensor with a 48 MP resolution, so at least basing on the specs on the paper, it should be able to shoot way better photos. The sensor is paired with an ultrawide lens and a depth sensor, and it even supports super slow motion videos at 960 fps. The front camera is as amazing as the rear camera with its 32 MP resolution and Meitu’s advanced selfie algorithm. Lenovo Z6’s main sensor is just a 24 MP sensor, but the phone features 2x optical zoom, unlike its rivals. So it still deserves some respect.

Battery

Vivo Z1 Pro wins the battery life comparison due to its bigger lithium unit: a mammoth 5000 mAh battery which can also be used as a power bank thanks to reverse charging.

Price

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 vs Lenovo Z6 vs Vivo Z1 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi CC9

PROs

• Good design
• Big battery
• Nice cameras
• Good display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Lenovo Z6

PROs

• Better performance
• Better display
• Big battery
• High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Average camera

Vivo Z1 Pro

PROs

• Great design
• Bigger battery
• Reverse charging
• Wide display

CONS

• Worse display quality

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The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series has gone official today in China. The CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition are the first phones born through Xiaomi’s collaboration with its acquired firm named Meitu. The latter is well-known for its selfie beautification apps and selfie-focused phones. The Mi CC9 series boasts trendy appeal  and come with attractive specs and pricing. The CC9 Meitu Custom Edition is a premium phone whose camera capabilities are powered by Meitu’s imaging algorithms.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 and CC9e Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 and CC9e come with gradient colored curved 3D glass panels. The Mi CC9 features a 6.39-inch full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with dot notch. The Mi CC9e that is packed with inferior specs comes with a dot notch enabled 6.08-inch screen AMOLED display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. They are also equipped with features like 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Always-On Display and latest 7^th-generation in-display fingerprint sensors.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone. The SoC is coupled with up to 6 GB of RAM and it features up to 128 GB of storage. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e becomes the first phone ever to be fueled by 2.0 GHz Snapdragon 665 that tags along Adreno 610 GPU. The CC9 and CC9e run on MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. There is Game Turbo 2.0 for accelerated graphics performance for enhanced gaming experience.

The Mi CC9 and CC9e smartphones have LED flash enabled triple camera setups on their rear. It includes 48-megapixel Sony lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree field-of-view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The rear cameras support features like handheld super night mode, portrait mode bokeh, panorama, professional, HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition and 960fps slow-motion video recording.

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 and CC9e are both fitted with 32-megapixel selfie snappers. It can shoot better selfie shots in low-light conditions as it can combine four pixels in one large-sized pixel. Using Mimoji, users can create animated characters from themselves by selecting from 165 kinds of hairstyles, faces and accessories. Mimoji can be applied to still photos and videos.

These handsets house 4,030mAh batteries that carry support for 18W fast charging. The usual connectivity features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, v5.0 Bluetooth, GPS, NFC (not available on CC9e), IR blaster, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone socket are also available on the CC9 series of smartphones. The CC9 and CC9e phones are also equipped with face unlock feature.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition that comes in a unique color of bears the same specs as the Mi CC9 smartphone. However, it comes in a single model that includes 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. Also, the triple cameras and the selfie snapper of the Custom Edition are powered by Meitu’s imaging technology for capturing stunning portrait shots even in low-light conditions. A customized version of MIUI 10 + Android 9 Pie is available on the device.

The smartphone bears a “meitu” branding on its rear. Compared to Mi CC9 and CC9e phones that come in white colored retail box with colorful CC logo, the Custom Edition will be available in a big blue colored packaged with small CC logo on it. Also, Xiaomi is selling exclusive accessories like selfie mirror, bracelet, and transparent cover for the custom version.

Xiaomi Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition Price and Release Date

Here are the pricing of the different variants of the Mi CC9 series of smartphones:

Xiaomi Mi CC9

6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$260)

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$290)

Color Variants: White Lovers, Dark Blue and Black

Xiaomi Mi CC9e

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,299 Yuan (~$188)

6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,399 Yuan (~$203)

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$232)

Color Variants: White Lovers, Dark Blue and Black

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$378)

Color Variant: Pearl White

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series will be for reservations starting from today in China. The Mi CC9’s first sale will be held on July 5 whereas the Mi CC9e will be purchasable from July 9. The Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition will be also available from July 5. The Chinese firm didn’t confirm on the international arrival of the Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition smartphones.

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Xiaomi will be launching the Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition smartphones in China tomorrow. The entire specifications of the Mi CC series have leaked in the recent weeks. A day ahead of the debut, the pricing information on the Mi CC9 and CC9 Custom Edition was found mentioned on a Chinese e-commerce platform (ontheroadstore.com) in China. The pricing details are no longer available on the app, but its screenshots are doing rounds on Chinese publications.

The screenshots of the Chinese e-commerce app revealed that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 carries a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$365) and the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition costs 2,999 Yuan (~$438). There is no official confirmation on the pricing of the CC9 series of smartphones from the company yet. The Xiaomi’s CC series include trendy phones for young audience across the world. These phones are fitted with impressive cameras for capturing topnotch selfies and regular shots. It is positioned against OPPO’s R series, Vivo’s X series and Huawei’s Nova series.

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Xiaomi CC9 Series Specifications (Rumored)

The CC9 phones appears like a redesigned Xiaomi Mi 9for the youth. It borrows many of its specs from the Mi 9 phone. The CC9e is a lighter version of the CC9. The CC9 Meitu Custom Edition is powered with Meitu’s imaging algorithms for photography.

The Mi CC9 features a waterdrop-style notch enabled AMOLED screen of 6.39 inches with in-screen fingerprint scanning technology. It is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. The handset could feature up to 256 GB of storage. It may house a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging.

The Mi CC9e is expected to feature a smaller 6-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop-type notch and in-screen fingerprint reader The Snapdragon 710/712 may power the phone with up to 8 GB of RAM. It could be equipped with up to 128 GB of storage. It may come with a 3,500mAh battery with 18W rapid charging. The CC9 and CC9e are expected to feature 48-megapixel triple rear cameras and 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.

The CC9 Meitu Custom Edition is likely to borrow most of its specs from the Mi CC9. It will come with 8 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 256 GB storage. The handset will be arriving in a special color and a different package.

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Ever since Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the launch of the much-awaited CC9 range of smartphones on July 2 in China, the rumor mill has been working extra time to gain insider information on the Mi CC9 and CC9e smartphones. A mystery Meitu device with model number M1904F3BT has just popped up on TENAA, revealing its full specifications along with images. There are enough reasons to believe that it could be the elusive Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone.

Meitu M1904F3BT Specifications

According to the TENAA listing, the M1904F3BT features a 6.39-inch OLED display with a 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. The device measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67mm and weighs 179 grams. It is fueled by 2.2Ghz octa-core processor.

The smartphone is powered by a 3,940 mAh battery with fast charging. It is listed in three variants with different memory and storage options namely 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of storage, 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM + 25 6GB of storage.

The M1904F3BT runs on Android 9 out of the box. It has a 48-megapixel triple camera setup at the rear with a single LED flash. There is a 32-megapixel selfie camera housed in the waterdrop notch above the screen. No rear fingerprint scanner can be seen in the images since it sports an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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The smartphone has a power button along with volume rockers on the right side. The rear shell of the phone seems to be made out of glass with “meitu” branding at the bottom. The model shown in the TENAA images has faint pink-blue gradient color appeal.

The device will be available in multiple color variants including black, red, blue, pink, green, purple, gray and white. However, all of them may not debut at the same time. It is speculated that 6 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB may hit the Chinese market with respective price tags of 2,599 Yuan (~$378) and 3,099 Yuan (~$451).

Xiaomi has confirmed that there is a special version called CC9 Meitu Custom Edition also that will debut along with Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e phones on July 2. Are you excited about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 series? Share your views with our readers in the Comments Section below.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had confirmed through a poster that apart from launching the CC9 and CC9e smartphones, it will be also announcing the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition phone on July 2. The rumor mill has already revealed the entire specs, variants and pricing of the CC9 and CC9e phones ahead of launch. However, nothing much is known about the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared some key details of the phone.

In November 2018, Xiaomi had entered a strategic partnership with Meitu. Hence, the upcoming CC series of smartphones born out of collaboration between the two companies will be powered with photography algorithm from Meitu. The CC9 and probably the CC9e will be arriving in fascinating colors like White Lovers and Dark Blue Planet. Jun has confirmed today that the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition will be sporting a special color. The CC9 and CC9e phones may feature image optimizations from Xiaomi, but the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition’s photography prowess will be powered by Meitu.

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Xiaomi CEO has also confirmed that the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition will be featuring 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. He has shared an image to show that the smartphone will be arriving in a completely different blue-colored packaging than the regular CC9 and CC9e phones.

A fresh Weibo post from Meitu reveals that even in total dark conditions, the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition can capture bright and clear AI portrait shots. Nothing else is known on the other specification of the smartphone.

The Mi CC9 is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 730, a waterdrop notch enabled 6.2-inch display, 48-megapixel triple rear cameras, 32-megapixel front-facing camera and 4,000mAh battery. It remains to be seen whether the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition will be arriving identical specs as the CC9 phone. The Mi CC9 with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is rumored to carry a price tag at 3,099 Yuan. Hence, it is like the CC9 Meitu Custom Edition could be priced higher.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had revealed the White Lovers color variant of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo to share the images of the Dark Blue Planet color edition of the Xiaomi Mi CC9. The blue version is even more ravishing the white version of the phone.X

Jun has shared two renders of the dark blue version of the smartphone. He claims that its real device looks much better than the renders. He has also released a video to showcase the beauty of the blue variant. He has claimed that the designing team has put lot of efforts in designing the rear texture and pattern on the Mi CC9 smartphone.

The Dark Blue Planet edition of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 has wavy pattern on the glass rear. Depending on the reflection of the light, the pattern seems to appear prominent when viewed from different angles. Xiaomi CC’s product manager Lao Wei has claimed that only a video can truly show the fascinating design of the smartphone. Jun has claimed that the Mi CC9 will come in more colors. Hopefully, he may share images of another color edition of the phone before its July 2 launch.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e Specifications (Rumored)

As far as the specs of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is concerned, Xiaomi has only confirmed its front and rear camera information. The handset will be featuring a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 48-megapixel triple camera setup on its rear. Rumors have it that it will house a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch, and it will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It could be powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM.

The handset may come with up to 256 GB of storage. It is expected to come with a customized version of MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie. The smartphone may feature a 4,000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. Its triple camera setup may comprise of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel lens. The smartphone may debut with a starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$377). Its cheaper variant dubbed as Mi CC9e may feature a smaller 5.97-inch display with in-screen fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 710, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, 3,500mAh battery with 18W rapid charging, 32-megapixel front camera and 48-megapixel triple cameras. It may arrive with a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$232).

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Update: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared another image of the phone that shows Chinese celebrity Roy Yuan endorsing the white version of the Xiaomi Mi CC9. Jun has confirmed that the name of the white variant is White Lovers.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 is launching on July 2. Aimed towards the selfie lovers, the handset will be arriving with a 32-megapixel front camera. The rear side of the phone will be equipped with 48-megapixel triple cameras. Today, Xiaomi CC product manager Lao Wei shared an image of a white colored version of the smartphone to not only confirm the color variant, but also to reveal its rear design.

As it can be seen, the white edition of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi CC9 has a gradient finish to it that reflects faint shades of blue, purple and pink. The new image gives the first look at the smartphone. The glass rear of the phone is curved at all four sides.

The rear shell of the Mi CC9 is equipped with a triple camera setup at the top-left corner. The rear shell of the phone lacks a fingerprint scanner. Rumors surrounding the Mi CC9 have revealed that it will be sporting an AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner.

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There seems to be a 3.5mm audio jack and a SIM card slot on the top edge of the Mi CC9. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker and a power key. Another image that was shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shows that it will be equipped with a pair of external speakers with a USB-C in between.

According to Jun, being a trend setting smartphone, the Mi CC9 has to sport a good design. He added that this time Xiaomi’s “Art Students” team designed the romantic white version of the Mi CC9. While Jun has dubbed the model as Romantic White, it may not be the actual name of the color variant since Wei has asked to choose a suitable name from options like Dream White, White Dream Mirror and White Lovers for above shown color variant.

The Mi CC9 is expected to house a full HD+ 6.2-inch display with waterdrop notch and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 730 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging. The triple camera setup of the phone will have Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor and it may include a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel sensor. The handset may come with up to 256 GB of native storage and it is expected to run on a custom version of MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS for CC series. It may release with a starting price of 2,599 Yuan in China. A lower version of the phone dubbed as Mi CC9e is also rumored to go official alongside it.

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On July 2, Xiaomi will be unveiling the selfie focused CC9 series of smartphones in China. Earlier today, the Chinese firm released a poster on Weibo to confirm that Mi CC9 will be coming with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Also, a newer Weibo post confirms that the smartphone will house a 48-megapixel Sony camera sensor on its rear.

The Weibo post that accompanies the below shown poster reads that the 32-megapixelfront camera of Mi CC9 can “restore the natural skin texture” and it can “record the beauty of each moment.” The Mi CC9’s front camera with powered with Meitu’s AI imaging algorithm for capturing impressive selfie shots.

Xiaomi has shared selfie images of its female employees on Weibo to show the selfie capabilities of the Mi CC9 smartphone. The has claimed that the phone will feature a function that will make it possible to snap handsfree selfies. The promotional posts of Mi CC9 mainly feature females including the Lao Wei who is the product manager of Mi CC9 series. Hence, it appears that the upcoming Mi CC9 and CC9e could be targeted towards female users.

The other feature of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 that the company has confirmed today is that it will be arriving with a 48-megapixel Sony Ultra Clear camera. The company has also shared a sample image that was snapped using the Sony lens. The right side of the image shows that its zoomed portion is also well-detailed.

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Leaked information has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e will both sport triple cameras on their rear. It is speculated that the Mi CC9’s triple camera unit will include a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and a third 12-megapixel sensor.  On the other side, the Mi CC9e is rumored to feature the Sony IMX582 48-megapixel primary sensor in its triple camera system. Its other rumored sensors include 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Now that the official launch of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 series is only a week away, the Chinese manufacturer is expected to release more information on the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones in this week. It is speculated that Mi CC9 will have a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 730, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage and 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging support. The Mi CC9e may come with a 5.97-inch AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 710, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage and 3,500mAh battery with 18W rapid charging. The pricing of their different variants has also been leaked.

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In the previous week, Xiaomi had confirmed the arrival of the new CC series in partnership with Meitu. Some leaks have already revealed that the first phones in the new series will called Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e. The rumor mill had been speculating that the launch date of the Mi CC9 series is around the corner. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed through Weibo that it will be holding a launch event on July 2 to unleash the first Mi CC series phone.

The below image states that the Mi CC series launch event will be held at 7 PM (local time) on July 2 in Beijing, China. The smartphones in the CC series are developed by the Chic & Cool 90 team. After Mi and Redmi, the CC series will be the third smartphone brand from the company.

The phones from Xiaomi CC series will be designed by art students and will be aimed towards the youth. Some reports have claimed that the company may some female oriented phones in the CC series. Hence, it appears that the CC series will include aesthetically pleasing smartphones. The number 9 in CC9 denotes the age of the Chinese firm.

The Mi CC lineup will carry impressive photography capabilities since they will be powered by imaging algorithms from “Xiaomi X Meitu AI Aesthetics Lab.” Hence, the upcoming CC9 and CC9e phones may feature more beauty filters and AI features for optimized photography experience.

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Leaked information has revealed that one of the upcoming CC phones features a flip camera like the ASUS ZenFone 6 smartphone. It appears that the company will be launching Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones before it. The Mi CC9 and CC9e are expected to come with in-scree fingerprint scanner enabled waterdrop-style notch displays, 4,000mAh batteries, 32-megapixel selfie cameras and 48-megapixel triple rear cameras.

The Mi CC9e may feature Snapdragon 710 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage and 18W charging support. On the other side, the Mi CC9 may come with Snapdragon 730 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage and 27W rapid charging. These phones are expected to run on Android 9 Pie that is customized with MIUI 10 designed for CC series. The starting prices of Mi CC9e and CC9 could be 1,599 Yuan (~$232) and 2,599 Yuan (~$378).

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had claimed that it will be announcing a new smartphone series at 10:00 AM today. Staying true to its promise, the Chinese firm has today introduced the CC series in collaboration with Meitu. The new series is expected to be aimed towards selfie-centric users. The first CC series device that is expected to debut soon is codenamed as “Little Fairy.”

Xiaomi is known for selling phones with impressive specs at nominal prices whereas Meitu phones have always carried topnotch selfie shooting capabilities. Hence, it appears that the forthcoming Xiaomi CC smartphones will come with selfie-centric features and will carry affordable price tags. Now that the company has introduced the new series, it will soon start teasing on the features of the first CC smartphone in the coming days.

Some reports have claimed that the Xiaomi CC series could be targeted towards female audience. The “Little Fairy” codename also suggests Xiaomi and Meitu AI Aesthetics Laboratory will team up to launch customized smartphones for female users.

In November 2018, Meitu better known for its selfie app and selfie-focused smartphone entered a strategic partnership with Xiaomi. The collaboration allows Xiaomi to build, design and promote new phones with Meitu’s image-related algorithms.

A leakster poster of a Xiaomi – Meitu phone shows a smartphone with flip camera module like the ASUS ZenFone 6 could be in the works. The leaked image shows that the flip camera module is equipped three camera sensors. However, it appears that the Xiaomi M1904F3BC could be the first Xiaomi CC series smartphone since it has appeared on the website of China’s TENAA telecom authority. The preliminary specs that have appeared on TENAA reveals that it features a 6.38-inch display and a 3,900mAh minimum capacity battery. The images of the phone reveals that it could be equipped with in-screen fingerprint scanner enabled waterdrop-style notch display and AI driven 48-megapixel triple camera system. The same phone with 18W charger has bagged approval from 3C authority of China.

Rumors have it that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e will feature AMOLED screens with in-display fingerprint scanner, 32-megapixel selfie cameras, 48-megapixel triple shooters and 4,000mAh batteries. The CC9 phone may come with Snapdragon 730 whereas the CC9e may feature Snapdragon 710 chipset. The Mi CC9 variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage may respectively cost 2,499 Yuan (~$362), 2,799 Yuan (~$405) and 3,099 Yuan (~$449). The Mi CC9e featuring 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage may carry a price tag of 1,599 Yuan (~$231).

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A new Xiaomi phone that has a model number of M1904F3BC has appeared on the website of China’s TENAA telecom authority. Since it is an early listing, it contains only the images of the phone. It is expected to get updated with full specifications of the phone in the next few days. It is speculated that the M1904F3BC Xiaomi phone could be the upcoming selfie-focused Xiaomi Mi CC9 phone. Rumors are rife that it will be Xiaomi’s first phone coming after the acquisition of Meitu, a Chinese firm that specializes in selfie beautifying apps and selfie-centric phones.

The M1904F3BC and M1904F3BT model numbers that belong to the same Xiaomi phone was recently spotted on the 3C authority. It had revealed that the smartphone may arrive with support for up to 9V/2A (18W) charging. It indicated that it could be an upper mid-range phone from the company.

The Xiaomi M1904F3BC images that have appeared on TENAA show that the smartphone will be come equipped with a triple camera setup on its rear. The “48MP AI camera” text can be seen below the LED flash of the camera. The smartphone lacks a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

A volume controller and a power button can be found on the right side of the device. Its frontside features a display with waterdrop notch. Except for the slightly thick bottom bezel, its screen is surrounded by slim bezels. If it is having an OLED panel, it could be coming with an under-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Some rumors have claimed that the launch date of Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e is fast approaching. The key specs, variants and pricing of both phones have already appeared in a recent leak. The Mi CC9 is speculated to arrive with AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 730 chipset, 32-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel triple camera and 4,000mAh battery. The rumored models of the Mi CC9 such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are likely to be respectively priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$362), 2,799 Yuan (~$405) and 3,099 Yuan (~$449).

On the other side, the Mi CC9e is expected to feature 6.3-inch IPS LCD display, Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage, 32-megapixel selfie shooter, 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera and 4,000mAh battery. It could be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$231).

The newly Xiaomi M1904F3BC may not be Mi CC9. There is a possibility that it may debut as a different phone. Hence, it is recommended to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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Lasts week, a vague report that aomi CC9 is an upcoming selfie-focused smartphone from the company. Some details of the phone were also leaked in the report.  A fresh leak has revealed the key specifications of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 phone. The leak has also revealed that the different variants and pricing of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone. It is speculated that there could be a cheaper model of the phone that may arrive as Xiaomi Mi CC9e.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Specifications and Price (Rumored)

According to the leak, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 will be featuring a waterdrop notch enabled AMOLED display that will come embedded with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. However, the exact size of the display has not been mentioned in the leak. For capturing selfies, it will be sporting a 32-megapixel selfie snapper and a 48-megapixel rear camera. Probably, it could be equipped with a triple camera module.

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery with 27W fast charging support. It will be featuring the Snapdragon 730 chipset that powers the Redmi K20 phone. The Mi CC9 may hit the Chinese market in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are expected to be respectively priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$361), 2,799 Yuan (~$404) and 3,099 Yuan (~$447).

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Xiaomi Mi CC9e Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The leak has no mentioning on the display design and size of the Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone. However, leaked details that had surfaced last week had claimed that it will be featuring a full HD+ 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It will have a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel and on its rear will be a 48-megapixel snapper. Last week’s report had claimed that it will be equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera module.

The Mi CC9e will have a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W rapid charging. The Mi CC9 and CC9e are both expected to be equipped with NFC connectivity. It will be sporting a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Mi CC9e could be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$231).

In November 2018, Xiaomi had acquired China-based Meitu’s phone business. The latter that is known for its selfie beautifying apps had also sold some selfie-centric smartphone in China. It is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 series could be a product born out of marriage between Xiaomi and Meitu. Readers are recommended to take the report with a pinch of salt since there is no concrete on the existence of Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones.

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