Xiaomi Mi 9
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until June 2022 · Buy-by June 2020
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Mi 9 should be supported until around June 2022. Buying it today still gets you about -4.0 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this
Our verdict
A 2019 flagship-killer whose Snapdragon 855 still feels brisk, but software support ran out years ago.
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 855 performance for a mid-range launch price
- Bright AMOLED panel with in-display fingerprint reader
- Wireless and 27W fast wired charging, rare at this price in 2019
Cons
- Software support ended in 2022; no more security patches
- Modest 3300mAh battery by today's standards
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.39-inch AMOLED, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 48MP |
| ultra-wide | 16MP |
| telephoto 2x | 12MP |
| front | 20MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 3,300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 20W wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 173 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 6 front and back, aluminum frame |
| Water resistance | none |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 9 with MIUI 10 at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mi 9 still get software updates?
No. The Mi 9 stopped receiving OS and security updates around 2022, so it no longer gets patches.
Does the Mi 9 support wireless charging?
Yes, it supports 20W wireless charging plus 27W wired fast charging.
Was the Mi 9 sold in the US?
No, it was never officially sold in the US; units there are imported, and the launch price shown is a USD equivalent.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.