https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/20/18232112/xiaomi-mi-9-three-cameras-fingerprint-scanner-announcement-price-specs-features

Following a few teases on social media over the past week, Xiaomi has today announced the Mi 9, the latest generation of its mainstream tentpole device. The Mi 9 (there’s no Mi 9 “Pro” at this time) looks very similar to last year’s Mi 8, but with a smaller notch cutout and a total of three rear cameras, up from the two found in the prior phone. The Mi 9 will be available in China first, before expanding to other regions Xiaomi sells phones in (which, before you ask, don’t include the US).

Aside from the usual bump in specs and new camera features, the big visual update for the Mi 9 is the iridescent finish on the back, which changes colors depending on how you look at it. This effect is most prominent on the “lavender violet” model, though the Mi 9 is also available in a blue or black color option. There’s also a limited-edition model for the Chinese market that has a transparent back with “simulated” chips and components underneath it, much like last year’s Mi 8 Pro.