Xiaomi’s Redmi 9i is another addition to the growing series of phones. The phone sits alongside the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 Prime in India. All these devices are latest launches having launched in between August and September this year. The phone was finally launched today at 12 noon and the official specifications and price details are out now.
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Redmi 9i Specifications
The Redmi 9i features a 6.53-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Furthermore, the display has a contrast ratio of 1500:1 alongside a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. We can also see a 270 nits peak brightness on the latest smartphone.
The Redmi 9i runs on Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top. Buyers will get the MIUI 12 right out of the box which is a great thing to have without any further updates. Moreover, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC. This octa-core processor is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is a 128GB storage variant as well for this handset. Additionally, the internal storage is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD slot.
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On the camera front, the Redmi 9i has a single rear 13-megapixel camera for photos and videos. The aperture of this rear camera is that of f/2.2. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter integrated within the notch design.
The Redmi 9i packs a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 10W fast charging support. Furthermore, the compatible 10W charger comes in the box itself which is handy. Additionally, the phone has dimensions of 164.9×77.07x9mm and weighs 194 grams which is on the lighter side. In fact, any smartphone below 200 grams is considered to be light and handy.
The smartphone also comes with all the important connectivity options like WiFi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0 and more. Furthermore, the device also comes with all the essential sensors like the proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor and more.
Price & Availability
The Redmi 9i price in India is set at Rs. 8,299 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant. The 4GB/126GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 9,299. Also, the phone comes in three color options namely Midnight Black, Sea Blue, and Nature Green.
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The Redmi 9i will go on sale from September 18 at 12 noon. The smartphone will be available on Flipkart, mi.com and Mi Home stores. Xiaomi offline retailers will also sell the device.
The Redmi 9i specifications and price indicate that the phone has been targeted at budget conscious people. Also, the phone will come in very handy for gamers in a budget who cannot go for premium gaming smartphones.
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