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Released: 2020, June 30

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Overall Score

42.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3253)42.6
Performance(#3741)65.0
Camera(#2030)44.8
Display(#3142)67.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#3185)16.5
Connectivity(#4119)50.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Redmi 9A features a plastic build with dimensions of 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm and weighs 196 grams, available in Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, and Ocean Green.
  • It sports a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a typical brightness of 400 nits, offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the MediaTek MT6762G Helio G25 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU, with options for 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera is a 13 MP wide lens capable of recording 1080p video at 30 or 60fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP sensor.
  • It is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, with MIUI 12 as its interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The Redmi 9A includes a headphone jack but does not have stereo speakers.
  • Overall, it provides essential features suitable for everyday tasks without advanced specifications.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, June 30
Announced2020, June 30
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight196 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCarbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
SAR0.90 W/kg (head)     0.65 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity