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Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)

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Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC

Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.158.4

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
13 MP

Main Camera Details

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)

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight Blue

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12

OS Version

Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes