Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G: Xiaomi's first 5G flagship with 40W wired + 30W wireless.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2019·$549·Score 80/100

The Mi 9 Pro 5G was Xiaomi's first 5G phone and the fastest-charging phone of 2019 — 30W wireless beat every rival by 20W, and the 40W wired refilled the battery in under 50 minutes — milestones that made Xiaomi the brand to watch for charging tech.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.39" FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 855 Plus
RAM
8/12 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
128/256/512 GB UFS 3.0
Battery
4000 mAh, 40W wired + 30W wireless
Main camera
48 MP IMX586 + 16 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 2x tele
Weight
196 g
What stands out
  • Fastest wireless charging at launch (30W)
  • 12 GB RAM ceiling unusual for 2019
  • Snapdragon 855 Plus very capable
What to watch
  • Mono speaker disappointed at flagship price
  • No headphone jack
  • No IP rating
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100