The inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone that was unveiled in China has been relaunched as the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. It shares comparable features, specifications, and design cues with the Redmi 9. The smartphone has four cameras and a 6.53-inch display.
This appears to be the international version, or perhaps it is only for Asian nations like India. If you don’t see this in the African market, know that the Xiaomi Redmi 9 is our local equivalent.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Key Specs and Features
- 6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi)
- Android 10, MIUI 11
- Octa-core Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5020 mAh Battery
Design and Display
There isn’t much to write about in the body. This is merely a Xiaomi Redmi 9 copy. a low-cost smartphone with a frame and back made entirely of plastic. It has a 3D unibody with concentric circles around the rear cameras and an anti-fingerprint ripple pattern for greater grip. It is a splash-proof gadget with an Aura 360 design.
The dimensions and weight of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime are 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm and 198 grams, respectively. It features a waterdrop notch and a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen. The screen has a density of 395 PPI, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The TUV-certified screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a peak brightness of 400 nits. The phone’s screen-to-body ratio is 83.2 per cent.
Camera
A 12-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth-assist camera, a 5-megapixel macro lens with a 2-cm focal length, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a field of view of 118 degrees make up the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime’s quad rear camera setup.
It supports kaleidoscope mode, autofocus, palm shutter, artificial intelligence scene identification, and an LED flash for better pictures. The phone has an 8 MP front camera for taking selfies and making video calls.
Hardware and Software
The Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, which boasts an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz, powers the Redmi 9 Prime. It runs on Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top and has a Mali-G52 MC2 graphics processor.
The phone comes with two storage options: 64GB + 4GB RAM and 128GB + 6GB RAM, both of which can be expanded with a micro SD card.
Battery and Network
A massive 5,020mAh battery inside the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime provides 2 days of battery life. A 10W USB-C charging port is included in the retail box. You must buy an 18W rapid charger from Xiaomi retailers in order to benefit from a faster charge.
Dual SIMs with 4G LTE Network, wireless FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a 1217 ultra-linear speaker, a USB-C connector, and a 3.5mm audio jack are some of the smartphone’s additional features. The retail packaging will also include a clear protective case.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, MIUI 11
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm), Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
- Dimension: 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm
- Weight: 198 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 8 MP (wide) + 5 MP (wide) + 2 MP (wide) Quad Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet and Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: USB 2.0, USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes, Wireless FM Radio (no wired headphones required)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors and Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5020 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast Charging 18W