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.