Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi series is popular in the entry-level segment. And now the brand has announced Redmi 9 Prime in the market for buyers. This phone sports a 6.5-inch full HD+ display with 1080×2340 resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It comes powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is further expandable. The phone runs on MIUI 11 version built over Android 10 operating system. It features a quad rear camera setup which includes 13MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor, 5MP macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor. On the front you have an 8MP sensor for selfies. Xiaomi has packed the Redmi 9 Prime with a 5,020mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging via USB Type C.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Specifications

SUMMARY

Launch DateAugust 6, 2020
Processor ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80
RAM4 GB
Rear CameraQuad (13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory64 GB
Screen Size6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Battery Capacity5020 mAh

PERFORMANCE

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80
No Of Cores8 (Octa Core)
CPU2GHz, Dual core, Cortex A751.8GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture64-bit
Fabrication12 nm
RAM4 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
GraphicsMali-G52

DESIGN

BuildPlastic back panel
Height6.43 inches (163.3 mm)
Width3.03 inches (77 mm)
Thickness0.36 inches (9.1 mm)
Weight198 grams
ColorsSpace Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, Matte Black
Water ResistantYes, Splash proof
RuggednessWater proof
Screen UnlockFingerprint, Face unlock

DISPLAY

Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:9
Display TypeIPS LCD
Size6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Bezel-less displayYes, with Waterdrop notch
Pixel Density395 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness400 nits
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreenYes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction16M Colors
Screen to body percentage83.06 %

CAMERA

Rear camera setupQuad
Rear camera(Primary)13 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture28 mm focal length3.1″ sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera(Secondary)8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture4.0″ sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera(Tertiary)5 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture
Rear camera(Quaternary)2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture
Front camera setupSingle
Front camera(Primary)8 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.0 aperture27 mm focal length4.0″ sensor size1.12µm pixel size
FlashLED Rear flash
Video Resolution(Rear)1920×1080 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution(Front)1920×1080 @ 30 fps
Camera FeaturesAuto FlashAuto FocusFace detectionTouch to focus
Shooting ModesContinuos ShootingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

BATTERY

TypeLi-ion
Capacity5020 mAh
RemovableNo
Fast ChargingYes, 18W
Charging speed20% to 100% in 02h 52m 44s (in-house tested)
Wireless ChargingNo

STORAGE

Internal Memory64 GB
Memory typeeMMC 5.1
Expandable MemoryYes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

SOFTWARE

Operating SystemAndroid v10 (Q)
Custom UIMIUI

CONNECTIVITY

SIM ConfigurationDual SIMSIM1: NanoSIM2: Nano
NetworkSIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)Yes
Wi-FiYes, with ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi featuresWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth v5.0
USBUSB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG SupportYes
GPSYes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC ChipsetNo
InfraredYes

SOUND

SpeakerYes
Audio JackYes, 3.5mm
Video PlayerYes, Video Formats: H.263, H.264, M4V, MKV, MP4, Xvid

SENSORS

Fingerprint sensorYes, Rear
Face UnlockYes
Other SensorLight sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompass

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