Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi 9T
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Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.9Camera 6.9Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 5.3 Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
139 reviews
9.3
381 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

Specs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite price compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi 9T price comparison Xiaomi Mi 9T
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.39" 6.39"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.5 mm
156.8 mm
8.7 mm 		74.3 mm
156.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 179 g 191 g
Micro SnapD. 710
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 730
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 217.225
v8 		320.983
v9
Battery 4030 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Mi9T, M1903F10G

Release Date
Release date September 2019,
4 years ago 		June 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Size
74.5 mm • 156.8 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.3 mm • 156.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 179 g 191 g
Usable surface 85 % 86 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.39" 6.39"
Type AMOLED • Samsung AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616 QUalcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
217.225
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 60% of devices
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320.983
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8865
Type
--
CMOS BSI 2
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.2"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.1"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Retractable front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGD1 Samsung S5K3T2
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.1
Quality of selfies
9.0
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9T camera: Comparison of real photos

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.420 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		1.341 W/Kg on head
1.511 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.4
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4030 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
139 reviews
381 reviews
Prices
From $ 274 --
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