Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,030 mAh | 3,070 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.39 in | 5.97 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 179 g | 155 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.97 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.75, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4030 mAh, non-removable | — |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC4+ | 18W wired |
Body
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm | 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 179 g | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September | February 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 16 | Released March 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 4,030 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite versus 3,070 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE — 179 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite versus 155 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite or Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — Sep 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite versus Mar 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.
Is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite or the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 7/10.