This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
Redmi 9: A Well-Rounded Smartphone for Kenya ¶
Published on July 16, 2020, the Redmi 9 is a mid-range smartphone that offers a great balance of specs and price. It is positioned above the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C but below the Redmi Note 9 series.
The device features a quad-camera setup, including a 13MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is a single 8MP sensor. The Redmi 9 also boasts a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the Redmi 9 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device also features a non-removable 5020mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
The Redmi 9 is available in four color options: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, and Pink/Blue. It is expected to retail at KES. 15,999 in Kenya.
Redmi 9 Specifications: ¶
- PRICE: Expected KES. 15,999
- Display: 6.53 inches IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 400 nits brightness
- Rear Camera: Quad-camera setup with 13MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor
- Front Camera: Single 8MP sensor
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM: Up to 6GB RAM
- Storage: Up to 128GB storage, eMMC 5.1, microSD card dedicated slot
- Operating System: Android 10, MIUI 12
- Battery: Non-removable 5020mAh battery, 18W fast charging support
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, NFC, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Infrared port, USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
- Colour options: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
- Others: Rear Fingerprint Scanner
