The Redmi 9 Prime appears to be similar to the global model of the Redmi 9 with a changed name. The Redmi 9 Prime sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display that includes a notch at the top. The full-HD+ resolution display is a big advantage for the Redmi 9 Prime, as most of the competition at this price is offering HD+ displays. The bezels around the panel are thick, but considering the price, this much of a compromise is not bad. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection, which should protect the phone from minor scratches in everyday use.
Xiaomi has set all the buttons on the right side of the device and they are easy to reach. The SIM tray is on the left and has a choice of two Nano-SIM slots and a dedicated microSD card slot. You also get an IR emitter on the top. The Redmi 9 Prime has a USB Type-C port, primary microphone, speaker, and 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.
Xiaomi has Redmi 9 Prime It has a 5,020mAh battery. Redmi Note 9 (Review) and Redmi Note 9 Pro The battery capacity is the same as the Redmi 9 Prime (Review). We have reviewed the Note 9 series, so expect the Prime’s battery to deliver decent backup as well. The downside though is that the Redmi 9 Prime weighs 198 grams. You start to notice it after using the phone for a while. Xiaomi says the Redmi 9 Prime is capable of 18W fast charging, but the company gives you a 10W charger in the box. Given the bundled charger and the battery capacity, we think the Redmi 9 Prime will take a long time to charge.
in the back panel Redmi 8 There is a textured finish just like the . There is a circular patch around the camera module on the upper rear, which has a smooth finish. This design is largely Poco X2 The Redmi 9 Prime is available in four colours – Matte Black, Mint Green, Space Blue, and Sunrise Flare. We have the Matte Black variant.
The Redmi 9 Prime has a quad-camera setup at the back. Below them is a capacitive fingerprint scanner. This setup reminded us of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. In the setup of this phone, Xiaomi has given a 13-megapixel primary camera with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, 5-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth.
Xiaomi has opted for the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset to power the Redmi 9 Prime. It is an octa-core chipset, with two Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. The smartphone is available in two variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM with 128GB storage. They are priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively. We have the high-end model.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9 Prime with MIUI 11. This custom skin is based on Android 10 and our unit was running the July 2020 Android security patch. There is a lot of bloatware pre-installed, such as GetApps, which suggests installing several other apps during the initial setup process. However, even after dismissing the suggestions, we found Rummy King, Zili, Mi Pay, Mi Credit, Amazon Shopping, Facebook, WPS Office, and a few games pre-installed on the device. However, none of the apps banned by the Indian government are in this list.
The interface is very similar to what we have used on other Xiaomi smartphones and if you are upgrading from a Xiaomi phone you should have no problem using it. Until we try the Redmi 9 Prime in our benchmarks and in-depth testing, we will refrain from commenting on its camera and performance. You don’t have to wait long for the Redmi 9 Prime review. Until then, stay tuned to Gadgets 360 and Gadgets 360 Hindi.