Xiaomi Redmi 9

Xiaomi Jun 10, 2020

Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a 2020 smartphone from Xiaomi. It features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T) (12 nm process), 3GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU. The camera system features a 13MP Standard main sensor with f/2.2 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 8MP Portrait mode (depth) and 5MP Macro lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5020 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10, upgradable to 12. Available in multiple configurations: 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue.

Basic Information

Xiaomi Redmi 9
BrandXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Redmi 9
Launch DateWednesday, June 10, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions163.3 × 77 × 9.1 mm
Weight198 g
Volume114.42 cm³
Available Colors
  • Carbon Gray
  • Sunset Purple
  • Ocean Green
  • Pink/Blue

Xiaomi Redmi 9 was released on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The phone measures 163.3 × 77 × 9.1 mm with a volume of 114.42 cm³ and weighs 198g. It features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue.

Display

Size6.53"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density395 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1500:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It delivers impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ), tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, 70% ntsc, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 features fingerprint (rear-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5020 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Standard 5V2A 10W charger, 18W charger must be purchased separately

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is equipped with a 5020 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include standard 5v2a 10w charger, 18w charger must be purchased separately.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2
RAM & Storage3GB LPDDR4X RAM, 32GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Versions:
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score203,078 (v8)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
Audio Features
  • Noise cancellation microphone
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5020 mAh

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is equipped with MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T) built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2. The device comes with 3GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 32GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 203,078 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 5020 mAh battery. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Xiaomi Redmi 9 features Charging, Mass Storage, USB Type-C connectivity. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 features a 4-camera setup with a 13MP Standard main sensor (f/2.2) of 1/3.06" size and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 8MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 5MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Xiaomi Redmi 9's camera system includes Digital zoom, Quadruple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV13B10
Sensor Type: PureCel
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K4H7
Sensor Type: PureCel
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/4"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K4H7
Sensor Type: PureCel
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/4"

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 75.2º lens
  • Ultra wide angle 118º
  • Macro lens up to 4cm
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version10
Max OS Version12

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 runs on Android 10 and is upgradable to 12. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 109.99
USD 119.19
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 119.99
USD 130.02
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 146.65
USD 146.65
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 139.99
USD 139.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 196.62
USD 255.80
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 107.30
USD 139.60
128 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 66.11
USD 66.11
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 125.56
USD 125.56
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 109.99
USD 119.19
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 119.99
USD 130.02
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 146.65
USD 146.65
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 139.99
USD 139.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 196.62
USD 255.80
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 107.30
USD 139.60
128 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 66.11
USD 66.11
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 125.56
USD 125.56
128 GB 4 GB