Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Xiaomi Redmi 9T Review

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T, released on January 18, 2021, is a budget-friendly smartphone focusing on battery life and essential features.

Design

The Redmi 9T measures 162.3 mm in height, 77.3 mm in width, and 9.6 mm in depth, weighing 198 grams. The device utilizes a polycarbonate build. It is available in four color options: Carbon Gray, Ocean Green, Sunrise Orange, and Twilight Blue. The fingerprint sensor is side-mounted, integrated within the power button.

Display

The phone features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a pixel density of 395 ppi. The display has a typical brightness of 400 nits and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The screen utilizes a 2.5D curved glass with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch resistance and has a water drop notch. It has TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. The refresh rate is standard, and it lacks HDR capabilities.

Performance

The Redmi 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) chipset. This Octa-core CPU consists of 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores, coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU. The phone has 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and storage options of 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.1. AnTuTu benchmark v8 scores average around 174,500. The device does not have a dedicated cooling system or gaming buttons.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 48MP primary lens (Samsung S5KGM1, ISOCELL, f/1.79, 0.8µm pixels, 1/2" sensor) with pixel binning (1-4), an 8MP ultra-wide lens (Omnivision OV8856, PureCel, f/2.2, 1.12µm pixels, 1/4" sensor), a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4), and a 2MP macro lens (f/2.4). It also provides an ultra-wide angle of 120º and 6P lens technology. The front-facing camera is 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture and 1.12µm pixels. Rear camera features include a dual-LED flash, digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection and scene mode. The video capabilities support 1080p recording at 30fps and slow motion video at 120fps.

Battery Life

The Redmi 9T is equipped with a 6000 mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery. It supports 18W fast charging with a 22.5W charger included in the box. The device offers reverse charging capabilities.

Software

The Redmi 9T ships with Android 10. The maximum upgradeable OS version is not specified.

Pricing

The price range for the Redmi 9T falls into the "low price" category. Specifically, the 4GB/128GB version has a price range from $109.43 to $117.08.

Connectivity

Connectivity features include dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, and Wi-Fi Display. It features Bluetooth 5.0 LE with A2DP. GPS is supported, including A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo. The device features Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The phone has a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support, but no display port, secondary port, or accessory connector. The device offers USB charging, mass storage, OTG, and does not support USB host. It includes NFC.

Overall Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a capable budget device, focusing on a large battery, a decent display, and essential features. The Snapdragon 662 provides adequate performance for daily tasks. The camera setup is versatile with its ultra-wide and macro lenses. The inclusion of NFC and a large battery are notable strengths for the price point. It is suitable for users seeking an affordable and reliable phone with a focus on battery life.