Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition Will Have A Cheaper Model With 8GB RAM

Xiaomi has just introduced a new model of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition. This new model is packed with 8GB RAM/256GB storage and it is priced slightly lower in comparison to the original model. To recall, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition was first priced at CNY 3,999 (around Rs. 41,100) while this new model with 8GB of RAM will be CNY 300 cheaper, at CNY 3,699 (around Rs. 38,100).

Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO announced that this new model would launch tomorrow via offline and online Mi Stores.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition: Specifications & Features

Except for the 8GB of RAM, the only difference between this model and the earlier Transparent Edition is that this new model will have an f/1.8 lens, seen in the vanilla Mi 9 instead of an f/1.5 lens. Other specifications remain the same between the two.

The handset will sport a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC, coupled with an Adreno 640 GPU. Powering the phone is a 3,300 mAh battery with support for both reverse wireless charging as well as wireless charging tech.

As for the camera, it will come with a triple camera setup at the back, comprising of a 48MP Sony IMX 586 main sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and 7P lens. The main camera will be paired with a 12MP Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto sensor with support for 2X optical zoom and a 16MP Sony IMX 481 with 117-degree ultra-wide angle camera.

For taking selfies and video calling, the Explorer Edition sports a 24MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The increase in the Aperture lenses and size for the Explorer Edition allow users to take better images in low-light conditions. The phone also has AI-based algorithms that help it detect the current lighting conditions, and it will adjust the setting accordingly for the best photos.