Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Build Quality

The Xiaomi Redmi 9C, launched on August 12, 2020, features a plastic build with dimensions of 164.9 mm in height, 77 mm in width, and 9 mm in depth. It weighs 196 grams. The phone is not foldable and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The design is fairly standard for a budget device, focusing on practicality and durability rather than premium materials.

Screen Quality

The Redmi 9C utilizes a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 269 ppi and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a typical brightness of 400 nits and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. It includes a water drop notch for the front-facing camera, is scratch resistant, and offers capacitive multi-touch capabilities. The display also has TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. However, it lacks HDR support and has no specified refresh rate.

Camera Performance

The device has a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 13MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Accompanying it are a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture for portrait mode and a 2MP macro lens, also with an f/2.4 aperture, for close-up shots. The front-facing selfie camera is 5MP with an f/2.2 aperture. The camera system offers standard features such as autofocus, touch focus, digital zoom, panorama, HDR, and face detection. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps. It has a LED flash but lacks optical image stabilization and slow-motion video recording.

Software Experience

The Redmi 9C ships with Android 10. No maximum OS version is specified which leaves the future support in question. It does not support NFC, so mobile payments and certain data transfers are not available.

Battery Performance

The phone houses a substantial 5000mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 10W fast charging over its microUSB 2.0 port, which also provides OTG functionality. Wireless charging is not available. The large battery capacity is a notable strength, offering extended usage times for users.

Value for Money

The Xiaomi Redmi 9C is positioned as a low-price device. It is available in several configurations: 2GB RAM with 32GB of storage, 3GB RAM with 64GB of storage, and 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage. The 3GB/32GB configuration is priced between $64.80 and $119.99, while the 3GB/64GB variant ranges from approximately $101.46 to $118.79, and the 4GB/64GB version is priced around $85.99 to $163.87. The phone uses the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 chipset and is equipped with an octa-core CPU (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The low price point combined with a decent battery capacity and a basic camera system suggest it is targeted towards budget-conscious consumers looking for a functional device.