(Pocket-lint) - Xiaomi doesn't seem to want to leave any surprises for launch day and has revealed a lot about what to expect from the forthcoming Mi 9 smartphone camera. It has been known for a while that the Mi 9 would have a triple camera, but Xiaomi hasn't just confirmed this, it has shared the core specs for the camera too. So here' the rundown of the three cameras on rear the Mi 9: 48MP main camera, Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8µm pixels, 1/2in sensor, f/1.75 12MP telephoto camera, 2x zoom, 1.0µm pixels, f/2.2 16MP wide-angle camera, 1.0µm, f/2.2 The main camera is a high resolution so uses a pixel combining method to give you the equivalent of 1.6µm pixels at 12MP. This is a technique that's been used on a number of high resolution smartphones and will need close attention to see how it copes with maintaining detail and quality - and how it performs in low light, which is becoming the new battleground for phone cameras. The second camera is the zoom and this will work with the first to gather data information to create those portrait bokeh effects. The optical zoom means you should get better quality close-ups - although like many zooms the aperture is smaller, so is going to need good light for the best results. The third camera is very welcomed. Adding wide-angle opens up a range of options that you can't create digitally, letting you get more in the pictures you take. Xiaomi is also saying that this camera is going to be great for macro photos too, down to 4cm. A professional-quality camera that fits in your pocket? We're going to #MakeItHappen with #Mi9. Check out our latest Community post to find out more: https://t.co/nEZ7Tw6HaS pic.twitter.com/8at0rN48EW — XiaomiUK (@XiaomiUK) February 16, 2019 Xiaomi has also confirmed that it's using a sapphire glass cover for the cameras, so that should be resistant to scratches and keep those lenses free from damage through the life of the phone. When it comes to focusing, there is going to be a laser autofocusing system in addition to PDAF (phase detection autofocus) and CDAF (contrast detection autofocus), so should be nice and fast. There's also a 20-megapixel selfie camera on the front, so Xiaomi is going all out on cameras on the Mi 9! Google I/O 2021 special, Android 12, Wear OS and more - Pocket-lint Podcast 104 By Rik Henderson · 27 May 2021 The full details of the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be revealed on 20 February in China and 24 February in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress. We will be there to bring you all the details - in the meantime you can catch up with everything that's been revealed about the Mi 9 in our round-up feature. Writing by Chris Hall.<doc-sep>Previous Next 1 of 3 Xiaomi has announced the Mi 9 for release in Europe and China, after several weeks sharing key pieces of information about the device to fuel our excitement. It doesn’t disappoint, as it not only brings the Snapdragon 855 processor with it, but also Xiaomi’s first triple-lens camera, and a beautifully designed glass body too. Here’s everything you need to know about it. Design The Xiaomi Mi 9 is made from glass, with a sheet of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front over a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution. The body comes in four different colors. The standard black looks great, but the lavender and blue versions are really stunning. Additionally, there is a transparent version, just like we saw with the Mi 8 Pro Explorer Edition. Again, you’re not seeing actual components, just representations, but there’s no denying it’s an eye-catching look. Performance and battery There’s some serious firepower inside the Mi 9, as it holds the very latest Qualcomm processor — the Snapdragon 855 which can run at speeds up to 2.84GHz. The Mi 9 has 6GB of RAM and comes with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage space. Xiaomi is one of the first manufacturers to announce the inclusion of the new chip, along with OnePlus and Lenovo. The 3,300mAh battery may sound quite small, but the Snapdragon 855’s increased efficiency should see it last for longer than expected. Additionally, the Mi 9 comes with wireless charging, and Xiaomi has engineered its own wireless, 20-watt fast charger. It’s an extra — set to cost around $25 — and will charge the phone in about an hour and 40 minutes. Use the cable, and a full charge will come up in an hour and five minutes, according to Xiaomi. Camera This is the first time Xiaomi has used a triple-lens camera on one of its smartphones, and it has gone all-out with the specification. The main lens is Sony’s IMX586 sensor, just like that fitted to the Honor View 20, and it has 48 megapixels with an f/1.75 aperture, plus some clever pixel binning technology to combine four pixels into one. This enhances image quality in low light. It’s joined by a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 117-degree field of view. The selfie camera has 20-megapixels, and each camera is enhanced by artificial intelligence. This includes A.I. portrait modes, a night mode, and scene detection. Xiaomi co-founder Wang Chuan via the Weibo social network recently published some images taken with the Mi 9, to show off its ability. Security, software, and special features A fifth-generation fingerprint sensor is set under the screen. It’s a step beyond the sensor fitted to the Mi 8 Pro, and promises to deliver greater speed and more reliability. It has a special feature, too — hold it down and three shortcuts appear when the phone is unlocked: A search button, a calendar reminder, and a QR code scanner. On the side of the phone is an extra button used to call up Google Assistant, although it can also be programmed to perform other tasks, including opening the camera app. The Xiaomi Mi 9 has Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10.2 over the top. Price and availability The Xiaomi Mi 9 has been announced for Europe and China, with the global announcement coming at Mobile World Congress in February. The price in Europe has been set at 500 euros, or about $570, but Xiaomi has not confirmed the U.K. price yet. It is due for release soon. Updated on March 15, 2019: Added European price. Editors' Recommendations<doc-sep>Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch its next flagship Mi 9 phone on February 24. (Image credit: Xiaomi) Unveiled first by Xiaomi’s senior vice president Wang Xiang, the images reveal the three-camera module on the back. Xiaomi formed a dedicated camera division last spring. The company has already produced excellent camera modules. The two-sensor Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, for example, got a score of 103 in the DXOmark camera tests, which put it on par with Huawei, Google, and Apple’s flagships at less than half the price. It will be exciting to see how far this three-module camera can go. (Image credit: Xiaomi) Xiang also describes the iridescent blue finish of the phone: “We used nano-level laser engraving holographic technology [and a] dual layer nano coating to create this beautiful and unique color.” The lack of fingerprint sensor on the back also reveals that the phone will probably have in-display ultrasonic technology to recognize your dirty paws, like many of the flagships coming this year. (Image credit: Weibo) The OLED screen will be fixed, like the rest of the Mi phones and unlike the Mix 3. The selfie camera will be placed on the u-shaped notch on the top. A leaked about screen reveals the specs: the phone is running Xiaomi’s flavor of Android Pie (MIUI 10.0.1) n a 2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6 Gbytes of RAM and 128GB of storage. (Image credit: Weibo) There’s no news about price yet. It will probably continue Xiaomi’s aggressive pricing strategy (the Mi 8 costs about $450 in Europe) to compete against Samsung and Apple’s flagships. We will learn about the price tag and get our hands on this phone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, which kicks off in less than two weeks.<doc-sep>
In the next few days, several OEMs are expected to reveal their high-end offerings. Xiaomi, which has previously teased a February 20 unveiling of the Mi 9 has now confirmed that the next flagship’s launch date. To top it off, the company’s Senior Vice President, Wang Xiang recently took to Twitter to share some press renders of the phone and it sure looks beautiful. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Reportedly Uses the Same Color Incorporation Technique as the Huawei’s Honor View 20 The color variant shared by the Xiaomi executive is a cool blue shade with hints of turquoise and green coupled with a beautiful glow. Three images of the phone have been shared, revealing its bottom, the triple camera system, and its rear. In addition to unveiling these images, Xiang also explained that to achieve the colorway, the company used dual layer nano-coating and nano-level laser engraving holographic technology. This is similar to the technique used in making the Honor View 20. Xiaomi Has Been Removed From The U.S. Government’s Blacklist Although the camera specifications of the phone haven’t been revealed yet, it seems that it will have one sensor for depth effects, one for wide-angle photography, and one RGB sensor. This means that the phone might not be suitable for zoomed shots but we’re hoping that a telephoto lens is added instead of a wide-angle one. According to rumors, the primary camera would be a 48MP sensor while the secondary snapper would be a 12MP one. The depth sensor is expected to come with the same 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology that’s rumored to be featured on the 2019 iPhones. The Mi 9 will apparently be unveiled in China on February 20, ahead of its official unveiling during the MWC 2019 trade. The Xiaomi Senior VP states that the smartphone will launch on February 24, suggesting that the aforementioned date is when customers will be able to place their orders for the flagship. The phone is expected to be fueled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and it will most likely feature an in-display sensor as well, assuming Xiaomi CEO showing off a phone in a previous report turned out to be the Mi 9 after all. Knowing Xiaomi’s commitment to keeping margins low, the Mi 9 could be one of the most affordable Snapdragon 855-fueled phones of 2019. However, owning this handset in the U.S. and other markets will require you to rely on third-party vendors from eBay or websites such as GearBest and others. Which smartphone flagship are you most excited to see? The Xiaomi Mi 9, or one of Samsung’s Galaxy S10 models? Mi 9 Galaxy S10e Galaxy S10 Galaxy S10 Plus View Results Poll Options are limited because JavaScript is disabled in your browser. News Source: Twitter (Wang Xiang)