Xiaomi Mi 9 SE review Design, Performance, Camera, and Battery
Xiaomi is widely known as one of the manufacturers capable of presenting very special devices and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is also one of them. With a price tag that is quite pocket-friendly, users have been treated to the best performance through this series. Not only in terms of body design, this device also offers a satisfying experience when used. Photography needs can also be well accommodated by this device.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE review.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Design
Users of this series are treated to an appearance that is not much different from the Xiaomi Mi 9. Starting from the port layout to the camera, almost everything is the same. The distinguishing feature that can be seen at a glance is the sweeter size of the Mi 9 SE. The dimensions of this series are only 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, while the Mi 9 is much larger, measuring 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm. The weight of this series is also only 155 grams, making it more comfortable to hold, even with just one hand.
The aluminum frame used for this device also gives the impression of solid build quality. It's easier to reach the phone's buttons and apps with your fingers. The back of the device is also made of 2.5D Curved Glass. The use of this material makes the device look even more luxurious. Unfortunately, fingerprints easily stick to this surface and it is slippery to the touch. The use of a soft case is also highly recommended to make the device more secure. this series is not much different from its other siblings. On the top side, there is still an infrared sensor for controlling various electronic devices. On the right side, the volume and power buttons are still there.
Unfortunately, the hole for the audio jack is missing on this series. Type-C port is only a USB Type-C port, speaker and microphone. But if you want to use headphones, Xiaomi has also provided an adapter for the USB Type-C port to the audio jack. It's also a shame that there are SIM cards on the left side only two slots. The front also still bears the waterdrop pony design inhabited by the selfie camera. On the back, there are three cameras placed in a rectangular module.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE screen
The smaller body size naturally shrinks the screen installed on this series compared to the Mi 9, with a diagonal screen size of only 5.97 inches. The Lite version has an even larger screen size with a diagonal of 6.39 inches. Although small, the panel used is Super AMOLED. The resulting image quality is Full HD+ and can also be used for HDR performances. No wonder the image display looks clear and sharp. Screen safety is ensured by a protective layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This provides peace of mind for users in the event of scratches and light impacts.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Performance
Speaking of performance, this device also comes with inner workings that are below the regular version in quality. But that doesn't mean it's not powerful. The built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset is capable of supporting various activities. Opening various apps, watching streaming videos and multitasking, everything can be done smoothly. Especially with 6 GB of RAM and internal memory that can be selected between 64 GB and 128 GB. Using the device to play games can also run well. Various popular games today such as Mobile Legend or PUBG Mobile can be played without any problems. The device also stays cool and energy efficient thanks to 10nm manufacturing.
Coming from 2019, it's no surprise that the device's default operating system is still Android 9 Pie. Fortunately, the series was allotted for an update to Android 10 in 2010. So the devices can still keep up, even if it's not the latest version. Some interesting features are also included in this series. The flagship infrared sensor, which can be used to control various electronic devices, can also be used on the Mi 9 SE. In addition, there is also the NFC function, Ultra Dark Night Screen to Game Turbo Mode, which maximizes the device when playing games. There is also no need to worry about data security as there are various biometric security features. Users can utilize the in-screen fingerprint scanner and facial recognition, which are both responsive.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Camera
Seeing that its competitors are able to present good cameras in the same price range, Xiaomi does not want to lose. Three cameras have been accommodated by Xiaomi in this series. As the main camera, there is a 48MP lens that can be used to capture different moments.By default, this main camera will actually shoot at a resolution of 12MP, but that can be customized to be increased to 48MP. It is also accompanied by an 8MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultra wide-angle lens.
If you're shooting in low light, there's no need to worry. There is a dual-LED flash that will provide extra light. In addition, there are features such as bokeh mode and night mode included. The shots from this rear camera are also satisfying and worth sharing on various social media. Not only image capture capabilities, video recording with this device is also good and can produce up to 4K quality. For selfie needs, there is already a 20MP camera that is ready to be relied on for photos with various poses.
Battery capacity
One thing that may be a bit unfortunate about this device is the battery capacity of only 3070 mAh. But that doesn't mean it can't be used for a long time, thanks to its energy-efficient chipset