Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition 8GB/256GB version coming in late March

The regular Xiaomi Mi 9 is already one of the most powerful Android flagships, and the upcoming Mi 9 Explorer Edition looks to cater to those in need of a bit more RAM as well as a flashy transparent back.

Some Chinese users were unhappy with the fact that an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option of the flagship wasn’t available and it looks like their complaints are heard. Xiaomi’s Product Director Wang Teng Thomas responded on Weibo that an 8GB RAM / 256GB transparent Mi 9 is coming soon. This model would fit between the regular Mi 9 and the top 12GB/256GB Explorer Edition.

Apart from the extra RAM and the f/1.47 48MP main camera with 7P lens, the Mi 9 Explorer shares the same specs as the regular Mi 9 including a 6.39-inch notched Super AMOLED FHD+ display alongside the Snapdragon 855 with 8 or 12 GB RAM. The same 20MP front camera is found up front while the back trio comes at 48MP + 16MP + 12MP.
Speculations currently point to a late March release and a CNY 3,599 ($535 / €475) price tag.
Source in Chinese
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- AnonD-731363
- 29 Mar 2019
- SH3
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go man its USB C not Micro usb so all should be fine.
- Anonymous
- 29 Mar 2019
- M5Z
Is this Xiaomi Mi flagship or not? Comparing with an L2 is simply ridiculous..
- AnonD-731363
- 15 Mar 2019
- Lfw
Other companies use it as well. Or even worse. Like Sony L2 300 bucks for a phone worth 150.