Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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29 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
Digital and optical zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
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Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Mate 9 Pro (128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, ε°η±³9 ιζε°δΊ«η | Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long Island |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() China, (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Huawei |
Release date | 3/1/2019 | 1/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) | 75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (115GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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) | LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS |
π· Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
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 | (dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5952x3348 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | β’ 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: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey β’ Metal body β’ EMUI 5.0 β’ 2.5D glass screen β’ Leica optics camera β’ Fast battery charging |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |