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Xiaomi Redmi 9

Name: Xiaomi Redmi 9
Brand: Xiaomi
Price: 379 MYR

Release 2020, Jun 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm Android 10, MIUI 12

RM 379.00

Source last updated 15 Jun 2022 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)Chipset 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, eMMC 5.1RAM & Storage Quad: 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF +Rear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 5020 mAh batteryBattery

Battery life is the headline here. A 5020 mAh cell with 18W fast charging should get most users through a full day and then some, and it's paired with a Helio G80 chipset that's built more for casual gaming than heavy multitasking. The 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel runs a 1080 x 2340 resolution, sharp enough for everyday browsing and video at this price point.

On the back you get four cameras: a 13MP main lens, 8MP ultrawide, plus 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensors for portrait shots. It's not a camera phone by any stretch, but it covers the basics. Storage comes in 3GB/32GB or 4GB/64GB configurations, both expandable via microSD if you need more room.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 price in Malaysia starts from RM379, which puts it firmly in entry-level territory. Extras like NFC, an infrared blaster and a 3.5mm headphone jack are nice inclusions you don't always see at this budget.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2020, Jun

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
RAM & Storage: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, eMMC 5.1
External Storage: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5020 mAh battery
Fast charging 18W

Screen

Display size: 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Display type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Body

Dimension: 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm
Weight: 198 g (6.98 oz)
Body Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green

Connectivity

SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Infrared: Yes
USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio: Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Quad: 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF +
8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm +
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
HDR