Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

The Mi 9's positives are numerous; its screen is above reproach (even for the most discerning of eyeballs), it outperforms practically every other smartphone currently on the market, and that 48-megapixel camera is a terrific photographer's companion, too....the very pinnacle of smartphone technology, and I'm simply astounded that it does things this well, while costing so little in return.

Trusted Reviews | Alex Walker-Todd

The price, performance and camera offered up by the Mi 9 should have purveyors of more costly rivals such as Apple, Huawei and Samsung worried.

AndroidPit | Silvia Santos

The real rival of the stars of Samsung, Apple and Huawei is here... can meet the needs of any user, even the most demanding...Qualcomm's latest processor, an in-display fingerprint reader and facial unlocking, a triple rear camera with 48 MP Sony lens and wide angle lens, fast charging, wireless charging, NFC...

Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda

The Mi 9 is the fastest Android phone available today, beating out the Pixel 3 and Galaxy S10.

TechRadar | Tom Bedford

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a fantastic all-round device, offering many of the bells and whistles of high-end phones but without the price tag.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

Offering, powerful hardware and a good camera experience, the Mi 9 is let down by the software experience, but at this price, it's one of the most compelling phones of 2019.

Android Authority | Adam Sinicki

While it's lacking one or two premium features, the Xiaomi Mi 9 basically picks the best qualities of a 2019 flagship and sticks them into a well-made, affordable package... A fantastic start to 2019 flagships.

NotebookCheck | Manuel Masiero

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is the smartphone to buy if you are after a flagship experience but on a budget. It offers everything that its competitors do but without needing to spend a fortune.

phoneArena | Georgi Zarkov

Now it's time to mention the biggest factor in favor of the Mi 9: the price. So while the Mi 9 has some drawbacks, the value you're getting is immense.

Engadget | Nick Summers

The Mi 9 isn't perfect. The phone doesn't have a headphone jack, for instance, and can't survive underwater. If you can live with the software, though -- or don't mind using a third-party launcher -- this phone is ridiculously good value

AnandTech | Andrei Frumusanu

Overall, I think the Xiaomi Mi9 is a fantastic device with the only real and possible deal-breaking compromise being its low-light photography.

T3 | David Nield

Overall though, the Xiaomi Mi 9 comes out well in credit when you weigh the pros against the cons. If you're looking for a phone with flagship performance and looks, but don't want to pay the sort of prices a Galaxy or a Pixel commands, then the Mi 9 should definitely have a place on your shortlist.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

Xiaomi keeps things simple, and the Mi 9 is all the better for it, if not quite perfect. This might not be a UK household name - but phones like this could turn that around.

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

The Xiaomi Mi 9's Snapdragon 855 chip gives it more power than you'll ever need, and it's matched by great styling, a decent battery, and a capable camera.

The Verge | Sam Byford

... Xiaomi has turned in an incredibly solid product at an extremely reasonable price, and now that the company has at least some Western presence, OnePlus and Honor should be on notice.