Xiaomi’s new sub-brand Mi CC, the Mi CC9 series, consisting of Mi CC9, Mi CC9e and Mi CC9 Meitu Edition, are officially launched today.
Enhanced photography by pixel binning technology
Targeted specifically at young enthusiasts of mobile photography, these models achieve first-class photographic performance in mid-range devices that can enjoy their 32 MP front camera and their trio of rear-view cameras with a 48 MP main camera. The above cameras feature pixel binning technology, which allows four pixels to be grouped in one for clear photos in low light conditions.
Mimoji Vs. Apple Animojis
Xiaomi’s new sub-brand also opens a new feature called Mimoji, which is similar to Apple’s Animojis.
As a matter of fact, initial information has already been released accusing Xiaomi of plagiarizing Apple Animojis. With the Mimojis, users can create small fragments of animations with the corresponding virtual versions.
In addition, the new Mi CC9 series phones also feature AMOLED screens with an integrated fingerprint sensor with a 91% screen ratio. The same manufacturing processes as the Mi9 are also used internally. It also has a ample battery.
Let us now introduce the main features of all three models:
Xiaomi’s new sub-brand Mi CC, the Mi CC9 series, consisting of Mi CC9, Mi CC9e and Mi CC9 Meitu Edition, is officially launched today.
Targeted specifically at young enthusiasts of mobile photography, these models achieve first-class photographic performance in mid-range devices that can enjoy their 32 MP front camera and their trio of rear-view cameras with a 48 MP main camera. The above cameras feature pixel binning technology, which allows four pixels to be grouped in one for clear photos in low light conditions.
Xiaomi’s new sub-brand also opens a new feature called Mimoji, which is similar to Apple’s Animojis.
As a matter of fact, initial information has already been released accusing Xiaomi of plagiarizing Apple Animojis. With the Mimojis, users can create small fragments of animations with the corresponding virtual versions.
In addition, the new Mi CC9 series phones also feature AMOLED screens with an integrated fingerprint sensor with a 91% screen ratio. The same manufacturing processes as the Mi9 are also used internally. It also has a ample battery.
Let us now introduce the main features of all three models:
Mi CC9
- Display AMOLED FullHD+ from 6,39″, with aspect ratio 19.5:9 and integrated fingerprint sensor
- Colours: White Lover, Blue Planet and Dark Prince
- Processor: Snapdragon 710
- Working Memory: 6 GB
- Internal memory: 64GB or 128GB
- Front Camera: 32 MP Samsung Sensor
- Rear view cameras: Sony Sensor 1/2″ at 48MP + 8MP + 2 MP
- Battery: 4,030 mAh with 18W quick charge (up to two days autonomy combined with economy functions)
- Operating system: Android 9 under MIUI 10
- Other features: 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, infrared, multi-color LED notification, Mi Turbo (performance enhancement), Game Turbo 2.0 (for color enhancement in games in dark environments), etc.
Also note the release of KI Skyscaping, a new photographic feature developed by Mi KI Lab that detects the sky of photos and changes it for a different type of sky, e.g. a clear day has the capability to change it for a cloudy day, etc.
The price starts at 1799 yuan for the 6GB/64GB version, which is about 232 euros per change. The version with 6GB+128GB will be for about 1999 Yuan, about 257 Euro alternately.
Mi CC9e
Before going into detail, please note that this model is a slightly cropped version of the Mi CC9, a clipping that does not affect photographic performance. It’s also the first phone model on the market to introduce the new Snapdragon 665 processor.
- Screen: AMOLED HD+ 6,088″, with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and built-in fingerprint sensor
- Colours: Not specified, expected to match Mi CC9.
- Processor: Snapdragon 665
- Memory: 4GB or 6GB
- Internal memory: 64GB or 128GB
- Front Camera: 32 MP Samsung Sensor
- Rear view cameras: Sony Sensor 1/2″ at 48MP + 8MP + 2 MP
- Battery: 4,030 mAh with 18W quick charge (up to two days autonomy combined with economy functions)
- Operating system: Android 9 under MIUI 10
- Other features: headphone jack
As for the prices, it will start at about 1299 yuan, about 167 euros per change, for the lowest variant, 4GB/64GB. The next variants are 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB with 1399 Yuan and 1599 Yuan, about 180 Euro and 206 Euro respectively.
Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
In this model, the most expensive of all, the company points out that it is offered in a single degraded model reminiscent of the famous beaches of the Bahamas.
In addition, it will have almost the same hardware configuration as the Mi CC9, with the main difference being the Meitu camera application, which “uses all the functions and capabilities of video editing to achieve a natural and detailed result.
Its Low-Light Portrait feature and Beautify AI mode for more natural looks and other features are particularly suitable.
Otherwise, it will also fall under a single configuration of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory at the price of 2599 yuan, about 334 euros per change.
Market launch for China is scheduled for July 9. It is not known whether it will also be introduced in other markets or not.