Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
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Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
#3434Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
72.668.1
Camera
28.428.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.816.6
Connectivity
50.758.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.141.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ and Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC share similar build quality and display specifications, both featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 chipset, but the Redmi 9 Activ offers more RAM options, with configurations up to 6GB compared to the Redmi 9C NFC's maximum of 4GB.
- In terms of camera, both models have a dual rear setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 9C NFC includes a macro lens instead of a depth sensor.
- They both have a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, and run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a similar software experience.
- The key differentiator is the Redmi 9C NFC's inclusion of NFC connectivity, which the Redmi 9 Activ lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2021, September 24
2020, August 27
Announced
2021, September 24
2020, August 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
194 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity