Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi 9
RM 379.00
Price last checked: 15 Jun 2022. Confirm current price before buying.
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.
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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", 1.12�m, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12�m + 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 |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Xiaomi Redmi 9 support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A), the Xiaomi Redmi 9 does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Redmi 9 have?
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, eMMC 5.1.
What's the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Redmi 9?
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a Non-removable Li-Po 5020 mAh battery<br>Fast charging 18W battery.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 9 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2020, Jun).