Unlike last year, for 2020, the Redmi 9-series is available in multiple versions, including a smaller Redmi 9A. But the Redmi 9C has a better specs than the 9A. For starters, it has the Mediatek Helio G35 CPU, instead of the Helio G25 used in the A version. And even though both phone spot same 6.53-inch HD+ screen, the 9C takes things higher with a triple rear camera offer at the back.
To be more specific, the Xiaomi Redmi 9C comes with the aforementioned Mediatek Helio G35 octa-core CPU clocked at 2.3GHz, along with a slightly higher clocked PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Now for the optics, you are getting a 13-megapixel main snapper with a 2-megapixel macro and a 2-megapixel depth lens with a single LED flash at the back, while a single 5-megapixel selfie snapper is kept upfront.
As an advantage, the 9C comes with a rear fingerprint scanner, which is absent on the 9A. It also have FaceID, support dual nano SIMs with 4G LTE network, and there is same Android 10 with MIUI 12 and a 5000mAh battery out of the box. The full spec sheet of the Xiaomi Redmi 9C is contained in the table below.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
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Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.53 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 PPI density) |
Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 (680 MHz) |
RAM + ROM | 2/3/4 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Self-timer Scene mode + 5 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth lens |
Video Resolution | 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps, |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture |
Camera Features |
FaceID, HDR, 6-level AI face Beauty |
Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 38 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
I do not see a phonebook on the phone. I use the sim cards and google account to store contacts. Is there a way to open the phonebook – if it exists?
The phone come with built-in contact app. Just open the dialer, built-in contact is the third element under the screen!
I know about the contacts in the right bottom corner. There is a contacts sign on the phone, but when I open any of these, it take me to simcard contacts and Google contacts as the accounts on my phone. No phone contacts.
Ok…Just one more thing…There is an option that talks about contact to show in your contact settings, please ensure this option is set to “All”. I hope this help!
Does the phone overheat when browsing
Not at all! I had smooth experience using the phone
Please Ekpa, how much did you buy yours and where in Nigeria?
I got mine @55k from slot.ng
Hi…does it have fast charging option? And is the charging port type C?
You get 10W charger in the box, but no USB-C, and it does not really charge very fast, but the 10W charger does help.
Please between the redmi 9c and Infinix hot 8, which is better overall, and which is better in terms of gaming?
Redmi 9C…Absolutely!
Okay thanks
Comment: please what is the current price for the redmi 9c?