Motorola DROID Mini vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: specs comparison

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.

Weight

DROID Mini: 43 g lighter

DROID Mini:

130 g

Mi 9 Explorer:

173 g
Width

DROID Mini: 13.4 mm narrower

DROID Mini:

61.3 mm

Mi 9 Explorer:

74.7 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Mini: 2.09 in smaller diagonal

DROID Mini:

4.3 in

Mi 9 Explorer:

6.39 in
Chipset

DROID Mini:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Mi 9 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Rear camera layout

DROID Mini:

Single

Mi 9 Explorer:

Triple
Depth

Mi 9 Explorer: 1.3 mm thinner

DROID Mini:

8.9 mm

Mi 9 Explorer:

7.6 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.

1. DROID Mini

Height:

121.3 mm
Width:

61.3 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm +1.3 mm versus Mi 9 Explorer
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Height:

157.5 mm +36.2 mm versus DROID Mini
Width:

74.7 mm +13.4 mm versus DROID Mini
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. DROID Mini

130 g
2. Mi 9 Explorer

173 g

+43 g versus DROID Mini

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.

1. DROID Mini

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²
2. Mi 9 Explorer

Screen diagonal:

6.39 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.2 cm²

Mi 9 Explorer has approximately 96.6% more rectangular screen area than DROID 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 for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
16 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. DROID Mini

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

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 battery capacity

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

1. DROID Mini

2000 mAh
2. Mi 9 Explorer

3300 mAh

+1300 mAh versus DROID Mini

Specifications

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1. DROID Mini2. Mi 9 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	121.3 Х 61.3 Х 8.9 mm	157.5 Х 74.7 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	130 g	173 g
Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inch	6.39" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	256 GB 8/12 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3300 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	51.0 cm2	100.2 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.6%	85.2%
PPI /points per inch/	342 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	48 MP Triple
Camera specs	10 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	2 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 640
Antutu 7 score *	3000	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Release date	2013 July	2019 February
Colors	Black Red	Transparent Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	530 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 28 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5) aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(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 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band hotspot DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	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	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Mini, Mi 9 Explorer.
Specification	DROID Mini	Mi 9 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Qi wireless charging - Splash resistant - For Verizon	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

Motorola DROID Mini vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Motorola DROID Mini

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer