Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
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Xiaomi Redmi 9i
#3196Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.459.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC and Xiaomi Redmi 9i share similar build dimensions and weight, with the 9C NFC being slightly heavier at 196g compared to the 194g of the 9i.
- Both feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the 9C NFC offers a brighter typical brightness of 400 nits versus the 270 nits of the 9i.
- In terms of performance, the 9C NFC is powered by the Helio G35 chipset, while the 9i uses the Helio G25, resulting in slightly better processing capabilities for the 9C NFC.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, providing similar photographic capabilities.
- They both house a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Software-wise, both run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, offering a consistent user experience across both models.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
General
Release Date
2020, August 27
2020, September 15
Announced
2020, August 27
2020, September 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 270 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 MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB 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, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
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
196 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight Blue
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
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
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes