The regular Xiaomi Mi 9 is already one of the most powerful Android flagships, and the upcoming Mi 9 Explorer Edition looks to cater to those in need of a bit more RAM as well as a flashy transparent back.
Some Chinese users were unhappy with the fact that an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option of the flagship wasn’t available and it looks like their complaints are heard. Xiaomi’s Product Director Wang Teng Thomas responded on Weibo that an 8GB RAM / 256GB transparent Mi 9 is coming soon. This model would fit between the regular Mi 9 and the top 12GB/256GB Explorer Edition.