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BLU Studio Mini vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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    Key differences

    Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

    • Display technologyOLED versus LCDStudio Mini: LCD · Mi 9 Explorer: OLED
    • WeightMi 9 Explorer: 14 g lighterMi 9 Explorer: 173 g · Studio Mini: 187 g
    • WidthStudio Mini: 3.2 mm narrowerStudio Mini: 71.5 mm · Mi 9 Explorer: 74.7 mm
    • Screen diagonalStudio Mini: 0.89 in smaller diagonalStudio Mini: 5.5 in · Mi 9 Explorer: 6.39 in
    • Rear camera layoutSingle / TripleStudio Mini: Single · Mi 9 Explorer: Triple
    • DepthMi 9 Explorer: 2.8 mm thinnerMi 9 Explorer: 7.6 mm · Studio Mini: 10.4 mm

    Physical size

    Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

    Front
    Studio Mini: 150.5 × 71.5 mm 1 Mi 9 Explorer: 157.5 × 74.7 mm 2
    Side
    Studio Mini: 150.5 × 10.4 mm 1 Mi 9 Explorer: 157.5 × 7.6 mm 2
    1. 1. Studio Mini
      Height
      150.5 mm
      Width
      71.5 mm
      Depth
      10.4 mm+2.8 mm versus Mi 9 Explorer
      Weight
      187 g
    2. 2. Mi 9 Explorer
      Height
      157.5 mm+7 mm versus Studio Mini
      Width
      74.7 mm+3.2 mm versus Studio Mini
      Depth
      7.6 mm
      Weight
      173 g
    Weight

    Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

    1. 1. Studio Mini187 g

      +14 g versus Mi 9 Explorer

    2. 2. Mi 9 Explorer173 g

    Screen size

    Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

    Screen size
    Studio Mini: 5.5 in, 18:9, About 78.1 cm² rectangular area 1 Mi 9 Explorer: 6.39 in, 19.5:9, About 100.2 cm² rectangular area 2
    1. 1. Studio Mini 5.5 in · 18:9 About 78.1 cm² rectangular area
    2. 2. Mi 9 Explorer 6.39 in · 19.5:9 About 100.2 cm² rectangular area

    Mi 9 Explorer has approximately 28.4% more rectangular screen area than Studio Mini.

    Memory variants

    Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

    Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
    StorageStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
    Mi 9 Explorer: Original memory entry

    256 GB · 8/12 GB RAM

    Practical features

    Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

    1. Studio Mini

    NFC
    Unknown
    Headphone jack
    Yes
    Memory card support
    See details microSD · up to 64 GB

    2. Mi 9 Explorer

    NFC
    Yes
    Headphone jack
    No
    Memory card support
    No

    Battery capacity

    Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

    Recorded capacity

    Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

    1. 1. Studio Mini3000 mAh
    2. 2. Mi 9 Explorer3300 mAh

      +300 mAh versus Studio Mini

    Specifications

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    1. Studio Mini2. Mi 9 Explorer

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 150.5 Х 71.5 Х 10.4 mm
    • 157.5 Х 74.7 Х 7.6 mm
    Weight
    • 187 g
    • 173 g
    Technology
    • IPS LCD
    • Super AMOLED
    Screen size
    • 5.5" inch
    • 6.39" inch
    Screen resolution
    • 720 x 1440 px
    • 1080 x 2340 px
    Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
    • 32GB 2GB RAM
    • 256 GB
    • 8/12 GB RAM
    Memory card support
    • microSD
    • up to 64 GB
    • No
    BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 3000 mAh
    • Removable Li-Po
    • 3300 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Po
    Operating system OS
    • Android 9.0 (Pie)
    • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
    Chipset Unknown
    • Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
    NFC Unknown
    • Yes
    Headphone jack
    • Yes
    • No
    Display
    Display
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 16M
    • 16M
    Screen area
    • 78.1 cm2
    • 100.2 cm2
    Screen format
    • 18:9 (height:width)
    • 19.5:9 (height:width)
    Screen to body ratio
    • 72.5%
    • 85.2%
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 293 PPI
    • 403 PPI
    Screen protection Unknown
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Rear camera, main
    • 13 MP
    • Single
    • 48 MP
    • Triple
    Camera specs
    • 13 MP
    • AF
    • 48 MP
    • f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model)
    • (wide)
    • 1/2"
    • 0.8µm
    • PDAF
    • Laser AF - 12 MP
    • f/2.2
    • 54mm (telephoto)
    • 1/3.6"
    • 1.0µm
    • laser AF
    • 2x optical zoom - 16 MP
    • 13mm (ultrawide)
    • 1/3.0"
    Functions
    • LED flash
    • HDR
    Video
    • 1080p@30fps
    • 1080p@30fps
    Front camera, selfie
    • 8 MP
    • Single
    • 20 MP
    • Single
    Specifications
    • 8 MP
    • 20 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 0.9μm
    Performance
    Performance
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Processor CPU
    • Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
    • Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
    Graphics processor GPU
    • IMG8322
    • Adreno 640
    General specs
    General specs
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Release date
    • 2019
    • September
    • 2019
    • February
    Colors
    • Black
    • Transparent Black
    Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 80 USD
    • 530 EUR
    Battery life
    • Stand by time- Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 21 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
    		 Unknown
    Body build Unknown
    • Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
    • aluminum frame (7000 series)
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    SIM card
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    Network
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE band 2(1900)
    • 4(1700/2100)
    • 5(850)
    • 12(700)
    • 17(700)
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
    • 2(1900)
    • 3(1800)
    • 4(1700/2100)
    • 5(850)
    • 7(2600)
    • 8(900)
    • 12(700)
    • 17(700)
    • 20(800)
    • 28(700)
    • 38(2600)
    • 39(1900)
    • 40(2300)
    Speed
    • HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
    • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
    • HSPA
    • LTE-A
    GPRS
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Edge
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • hotspot
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • dual-band
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • DLNA
    • hotspot
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • Yes
    • with dual-band A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    • GALILEO
    • QZSS
    USB
    • microUSB 2.0
    • 2.0
    • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
    • USB On-The-Go
    Bluetooth
    • 4.1
    • A2DP
    • 5.0
    • A2DP
    • LE
    • aptX HD
    Music and Audio
    Music and Audio
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Radio
    • FM radio
    • No
    Others Unknown
    • HDR10 -DCI-P3
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    Other features
    Other features
    SpecificationStudio MiniMi 9 Explorer
    Dop
    • Sensors Accelerometer
    • proximity
    • Sensors Fingerprint (under display)
    • accelerometer
    • gyro
    • proximity
    • compass
    • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+) -Fast wireless charging 20W - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition

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