Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
64.868.1
Camera
44.828.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
51.758.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.141.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport and Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC share similar build dimensions and display specifications, both featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 9C NFC is equipped with the slightly more powerful Helio G35 chipset, while the Redmi 9A Sport uses the Helio G25.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9C NFC includes an additional 2 MP macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging for both models.
- They run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, but the Redmi 9C NFC offers NFC connectivity, which the Redmi 9A Sport lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2021, September 28
2020, August 27
Announced
2021, September 28
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 MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
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@30/60fps
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 Blue
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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 a/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
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

