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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$110
Not officially sold in the US; launch price is a USD-equivalent of the EUR/CNY price. Now sold used only.
$400 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until November 2022 · Buy-by November 2020

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2019◆ Buy-by Nov 20202022

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Mi 9T Pro should be supported until around November 2022. Buying it today still gets you about -3.5 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

The Mi 9T with a flagship Snapdragon 855 swapped in, making it the pick for performance per dollar in 2019.

Pros

  • Flagship Snapdragon 855 for fast, smooth performance
  • Notchless AMOLED with pop-up selfie camera
  • Roomy 4000mAh battery with 27W charging

Cons

  • Software support has ended; no current patches
  • No wireless charging or water resistance
Best for: Gamers wanting flagship silicon cheaplyBest for: Buyers who value a clean, notch-free screenAvoid if: You need ongoing security updatesAvoid if: You want IP-rated water resistance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.39-inch AMOLED, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz, notchless with pop-up camera
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855
RAM6GB / 8GB
Storage64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
ultra-wide13MP
telephoto 2x8MP
front pop-up20MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,000 mAh
Charging27W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions156.7 × 74.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight191 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 5 front and back, aluminum frame
Water resistancenone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 9 with MIUI 10 at launch
Connectivity4G 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

How does the Mi 9T Pro differ from the Mi 9T?

The Pro swaps the Snapdragon 730 for the flagship Snapdragon 855 and adds 27W fast charging, with the rest largely the same.

Does the Mi 9T Pro have wireless charging?

No, it supports only 27W wired charging.

Is it still receiving updates?

No. Its support window ended around late 2022, so it no longer gets OS or security updates.

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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.