Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
#3409
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
#3434Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
72.768.1
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
41.341.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India) and Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC share similar build quality, both featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, but the Redmi 9 offers higher RAM options compared to the Redmi 9C NFC.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 9C NFC includes a macro lens instead of a depth sensor.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- They run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a similar software experience, though the Redmi 9C NFC includes NFC connectivity, which the Redmi 9 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2020, August 27
2020, August 27
Announced
2020, August 27
2020, August 27
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Global market
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 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
Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
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