Smartphone Xiaomi Mi CC9 - advantages and disadvantages

Xiaomi continues to delight its followers with new products. This time the company will present at the beginning of July a new series of CC smartphones for young people, the first of which will be the Xiaomi Mi CC9. CC has its own symbolic and poly-speaking decoding: "Change and Chance" (change and chance), "Colorful and Captivating" (colorful and exciting), "Confident and Consistent" (confidently and consistently). It contains all the best traditions of the brand plus, as always, fresh new items and all this at an affordable cost for the most active part of users.

Design and basic parameters

The striking design immediately attracts attention. The glowing logo changes color during a call. The dimensions differ little from the sizes of "congeners": the height and width are harmoniously suitable for a convenient shape, which is comfortable to hold in the hand (156.8 * 74.5 mm), the thickness of the case is about 8.7 mm.

The front of the smartphone is not weighed down by anything, only a small teardrop-shaped front camera at the top of the screen. On the "back" there is a triple main camera in the upper left corner, vertical arrangement.

With regard to the range of colors, there is a fairly wide choice for the audience: three different colors - white "White Lover", blue "Blue Planet", black "Dark Prince". All of them are heterogeneous and have gradient overflows. Mono color is no longer relevant, the brightness can even be in classic black.

• Comfortable dimensions and light weight;
• Wide range of colors for every taste;
• The appearance is not burdened with any additional chips: simplicity and brightness have become the main advantage of the smartphone;
• A durable yet lightweight body that combines glass, metal and plastic.

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CC9 screen

The display is a capacitive touchscreen super AMOLED, which transmits about 16 million colors. Size - 6.39 inches, which is 100.2 cm2. The screen-to-body ratio of the device itself is about 90% (to be more precise, 85.6%). The pixel resolution is 1080 x 2340 with a density of 403 ppi. The fifth generation Gorilla Glass is used as shock protection. The fingerprint is located at the bottom of the screen.

• Large screen with excellent color sensitivity;
• Narrow margins do not create any inconvenience to use;
• The screen resolution transmits a high-quality image that does not strain eyesight and does not create discomfort;
• Robust Gorilla protection provides fifth generation anti-shock safety.

• The pros and cons regarding the display are in most cases individual. Based on an objective assessment of the model, no shortcomings have been identified.

Performance, software and memory

CPU

The processor platform for the new Xiaomi is the new Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) chipset platform, which features high performance and improved artificial intelligence. The use of this platform makes it possible to increase the volume of productivity and, at the same time, reduce the cost of them. The eight-core processor is 4 Kryo 360 Cortex A75 cores (2.2 GHz) and 4 Kryo 360 Cortex A55 cores (1.7 GHz processing speed).

Adreno 616 is responsible for the graphics capabilities in this software, which guarantees an improvement in rendering quality of up to 35%.

Snapdragon 710 saves energy consumption when playing games or watching videos.

operating system

OS CC9 Android 9.0 with MIUI 10 shell provides additional stability and increased speed, improved quality of photo files and longer smartphone autonomy.

The manufacturer cares about its consumers and introduces comfortable innovations that will increase the convenience and quality of the device used.

Memory

There will be no drawbacks in the amount of memory with the new Xiaomi smartphone, because the CC is presented in two versions:

• operating memory 6 GB + built-in 64 GB (official price is 1799 yuan, that is, approximately 16 540 rubles)
• operating memory 6 GB + built-in 128 GB (official price is 1999 yuan yuan, that is, approximately 18 385 rubles)

If, nevertheless, there is a need to expand the storage capacity, then you can always resort to an additional volume of up to 256 GB, which are possible when using a microCD. The only pity is that there is no separate slot for the memory card, it must be installed in one of the SIM card slots.

• The Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 processor platform is an undeniable plus for the new phone;
• Increased performance and improved AI capabilities;
• Excellent visualization thanks to a nice updated graphics editor;
• Saving battery consumption in the active use of gaming applications and watching video images;
• Android 9.0 as an operating system promises noticeable improvements in all respects: the convenience of the internal organization of the device, the stability of operation and speed capabilities, the improvement of image processing at all levels;
• The amount of RAM is maximized to 6 gigabytes, which guarantees the smooth operation of the operating system and all its capabilities;
• Built-in memory - user choice (64/128 GB), everyone defines their own boundaries;
• There is the possibility of an additional increase in memory capacity up to 256 GB.

• There is no separate memory card slot. If you need to expand it, you will have to sacrifice one of the sim cards.

Camera characteristics

The manufacturer did a great job on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 camcorders. Taking into account that the main audience should be young people, a generation that cannot imagine itself without photographs and selfies, the quality of images should be not just good, but super excellent. That is why every effort was made to bring the new smart to a new level in this area.

The main video camera is located vertically in the upper left corner of the rear panel. The triple camera is endowed with all possible improvements to transfer high-quality images in photo and video versions. The main module with a resolution of 48 megapixels is developed on the basis of the Sony IMX586 sensor (lens aperture F / 1.8), the second module is 8 megapixels, it is equipped with a wide-angle lens, the third one is a 2 megapixel ToF camera, which adjusts the depth of the subject.It should be noted that there is no optical stabilization system in this model. But there are many other highlights that will attract the attention of photography enthusiasts. Fast autofocus captures fine details for great macro shots.

Selfie camera Mi CC9 is a new achievement in this category of smartphones, it has already been called the best in its class: resolution of 32 megapixels, lens aperture F / 1.6, there is an excellent photo mode for portrait photos (based on AI), there is the possibility of self-creation animated Mimoji images (similar to Apple Memoji) with a large number (up to 165) faces, hairstyles and all kinds of accessories. This function is enabled for static and video images.

One of the attractive features of using artificial intelligence in the operation of video cameras is a new functionality - "sky replacement", which significantly improves the quality of the resulting images.

• Convenient location of the main camera on the body of the device;
• The triple camera has collected all the necessary modules to create a clear and three-dimensional image;
• Almost instant focusing on the subject;
• The high-definition front camera enhances selfies, and the Mimoji function creates great D effects;
• Updated portrait mode;
• Artificial intelligence is used to improve image quality with the ability to "replace the sky".

• There is no OIS system responsible for optical stabilization during video shooting.

Battery and its capabilities

Non-removable lithium polymer battery with an excellent capacity of 4030 mAh. This type of battery is characterized by low self-discharge rates. In addition, the smart phone software provides good energy savings. You can be sure of battery life for 7-8 hours with active use. Standby mode is up to 6 days without additional recharge.

Fast charging is no longer an added convenience, but an absolute must. That is why the manufacturer has provided the power of the charger of 18 W, which completely eliminates the need for a long wait until the battery is fully charged.

• Decent battery capacity, guaranteeing autonomous activity up to 8 hours;
• Low self-discharge;
• Fast charging is provided.

• Changes in battery temperature are possible depending on the activity of the processor itself;
• The battery is not removable.

In general, Xiaomi coped with the task set before itself. Mi CC9 has every chance of becoming a popular smartphone among young people who focus on using the photo capabilities of their mobile devices. In addition, the speed and high-quality work of communication and network functions will enable excellent Internet surfing and information transfer using various applications. It is this activity that has become in demand for the most active part of users. The cost of a smartphone (16 540 rubles / 18 385 rubles), as for an affordable middle version, is a little overstated, but given all the advantages it has, it is quite real.