Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Name: Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Brand: Xiaomi

Xiaomi · 2019 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) is a solid mid-ranger from Xiaomi. MobileRank rating: 54/100. Performance 54/100, battery 22/100, display 83/100, portability 79/100.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

3300 mAh

Faster than 60% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Display	6.4" Super AMOLED, 1080x2340
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB
Battery	3300 mAh · ≈6.0 hrs of active use*
Charging	27W / 20W wireless
OS	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Dimensions	157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight	173g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	—
Ultrawide	48MP
Front	20MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 824513

Geekbench Single 968

Geekbench Multi 2731

Based on AnTuTu results, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is faster than 60% of smartphones in our database. This device is a solid mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) scores 54 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating, putting it in the "solid mid-ranger" category. The device is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with a score of 824,513 in AnTuTu. Performance score: 54/100. The 3300 mAh battery with 27W fast charging scores 22/100 for battery life.

Pros

Wireless charging at 20W
6.4" Super AMOLED display
Lightweight body (173g)

Cons

Small battery (3300 mAh)
Slow charging (27W)
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (83/100), its weakest battery life (22/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer have?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It scores 824,513 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's rating?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer scores 54 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 54/100, battery 22/100, display 83/100, portability 79/100.

What battery does the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer have?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a 3300 mAh battery with 27W charging and 20W wireless charging. Battery score: 22/100.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer worth buying?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (83/100), its weakest battery life (22/100). Overall rating — 54/100 (solid mid-ranger).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 54

Display 83

Camera —

Battery 22

Portability 79

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 75% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. Missing data: Camera — these categories are excluded from the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →