Redmi 9 got spotted in an online retail store Lazada where they revealed the price, specifications, and design of the smartphone. The launch was rumored to be held on June 25 but there is no official announcement regarding the launch date.
The 3GB+32GB version is priced at PHP 6,990 ($140/€125) and the 4GB+64GB at PHP 7,490 ($150/€135). This is the pricing of Lazada’s Filipino site.
Unconfirmed Specification of Redmi 9:
- CPU: 12 nm FinFET, Up to 2.0 GHz; 2 ARM Cortex A75 + 6 ARM Cortex A55, Octa-core CPU
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2, 950 MHz
- RAM: LPDDR4X RAM
- ROM: eMMC 5.1
- Display: 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display
- Battery: 5020mAh (typ)
- Rear Camera: 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP quad camera
- Front Camera: 8MP selfie camera
- Unlock: AI Face Unlock, Rear Fingerprint sensor
- Network & Connectivity: 2+1 card slot design
- Height: 163.32 mm
- Width: 77.01 mm
- Thickness: 9.1 mm
- Weight: 198g
Details of Redmi 9:
According to Lazada Redmi 9 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch. The listing also suggests rear camera setup with a 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 118-degree field of view, a 5MP macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. There is an 8MP selfie camera.
It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor, paired with up to 4GB of RAM. Internal storage is listed to be up to 64GB. The phone is also stated to come with a dedicated microSD card slot for further expansion of storage. The phone will reportedly come with a 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Additionally, the phone is tipped to come with AI Face Unlock, alongside a rear fingerprint sensor. Lastly, the connectivity options are listed to include a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, and infrared sensor.