Xiaomi Redmi 9 Smartphone

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Product Overview

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is an entry-level smartphone with up to a quad-camera setup. Thanks to its 6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display, the Redmi 9 offers a crystal-clear visual experience. It also comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification as well as Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 protection.
The Redmi 9 sports an optimized MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, delivering a 107% improved performance over its predecessor. Paired with a 5020mAh large capacity battery, Redmi 9 packs the power you need for everyday work and play.
On the back, the Redmi 9 features a chic gradient color design with an anti-fingerprint ripple texture. The rear fingerprint sensor is specially designed to sit beside the camera and surrounded by a trendy circle design. This makes the Redmi 9 even more comfortable to hold and unlock.
The Redmi 9 also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and multifunctional NFC, while supporting dual SIM usage and an additional microSD card slot. It will be available in three color variants: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple.
It is part of Xiaomi's 2020 Redmi 9-series.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Good screen-to-body ratio
  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Low display brightness
  • Slow eMMC memory

What external reviewers found***

External score 48% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good cameras
  • Good battery life
  • Great value for money
  • Fast charging
Cons
  • Slow eMMC internal memory
  • No NFC
  • Mediocre camera performance
  • No Always-on Display
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 + NFC + IR blaster

Construction

Battery | Capacity
5020 mAh
Camera | Front
8MP f/2.0, FOV 77.8°, FF
Camera | Rear | Depth
F/2.4, FF
Camera | Rear | Macro
5MP f/2.4, FF (4cm)
Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide
8MP FOV 118°, f/2.2, FF
Camera | Rear | Wide
13MP f/2.2, FOV 75.2°, AF
Colors
Carbon Grey, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green
Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Speakers
1216 size Xmax 0.5mm Ultra Linear Amplitude Speaker + 3.5mm headphone jack

Dimensions

Size | Depth
9.1 mm
Size | Height
163.32 mm
Size | Width
77.01 mm
Weight
198 g

Display

Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Brightness
400 nit
Contrast Ratio
1500:1
Display Diagonal
6.53 inch
Gamut
70% NTSC
Pixel Density
394 ppi
Resolution
2340x1080 FHD+

Function

Chipset
MediaTek Helio G80 SoC
Fast Charging
18W Fast Charge
Graphics
Mali-G52 MC2, 950 MHz
Operating System
MIUI 11
Processor
2 ARM Cortex A75 + 6 ARM Cortex A55, Octa-core CPU
Security
AI Face Unlock + Rear fingerprint sensor (Redmi 9 only)
SIM
Dual Nano 4G

Performance

Memory | Capacity
3 or 4 GB
Memory | Type
LPDDR4X
Storage
32 or 64 GB eMMC 5.1

Production

Debut
2020-07-15
Made In
China

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 44%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The MediaTek Helio G80 is made using the 12-nm manufacturing process and offers eight CPU cores in two clusters. The Mali-G52 is a Bifrost-based GPU from ARM. It supports such APIs as OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan 1.0. The surface temperatures of the Redmi 9 reach 45 °C (113 °F) under continuous load. However, the temperatures should be much more reasonable in day-to-day use.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • High-quality case
  • Good battery life
  • Good cameras
  • Fast charging
Cons
  • Mediocre camera performance
  • Slow eMMC internal memory

techadvisor[2]

Reviewer score 52%
Reviewers from techadvisor have found the following***:
In daylight the camera works well as a point and shoot, with particular credit given to the AI mode. We found Redmi 9 inconsistent, with saturated yellows, reds and purples, but elsewhere it could produce rather bleak images with flat colours. For the money we were mostly impressed by the level of detail in photos, although the ultra-wide lens has a fixed focus.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Decent battery life
  • Good cameras
Cons
  • No Always-on Display
  • No NFC

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References

  1. ^ Xiaomi Redmi 9 Smartphone Review- Upmarket package at a bargain price. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-9-Smartphone-Review-Upmarket-package-at-a-bargain-price.494043.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Xiaomi Redmi 9 review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/xiaomi-redmi-9-3796282/. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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