Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3464
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
#3463Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC share similar build quality, dimensions, and display specifications, featuring a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Redmi 9C NFC is equipped with the Helio G35 chipset, offering slightly better CPU performance compared to the Helio G25 in the Redmi 9A.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9C NFC includes an additional 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging for both models.
- Software-wise, both run Android 10 with MIUI 12, but the Redmi 9C NFC also features NFC connectivity, which is absent in the Redmi 9A.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2020, June 30
2020, August 27
Announced
2020, June 30
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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, 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, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
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@30/60fps
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
196 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
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, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes