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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs BlackBerry 8700v

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs BlackBerry 8700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8700 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 28Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi 9 Explorer} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs 8700v} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 8700v
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR4X767 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+256GB (237GB available)3791 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)156%
Thinner
vs19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+403 PPI162%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+6.39"146%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps4338 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)29%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
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ModelXiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Other model namesXiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 ι€ζ˜Žε°ŠδΊ«η‰ˆVodafone RIM BlackBerry 8700v, RIM Electron
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20193/1/2006
Depth7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)19.5 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)69.5 x 110 millimeters (2.74 x 4.33 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.39" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBlackBerry OS 4.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X16MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (237GB available)
UFS 2.1
64MB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16/13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0Β΅mPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Not supported
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered450 hours (18.8 days)

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
β€’ MIUI 10
β€’ HDR10/DCI-P3 display
β€’ Sapphire glass camera cover
β€’ Quick Charge 4+
β€’ Fast wireless charging 20W
β€’ Colors: Gray
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerBlackBerry 8700v
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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