Taking India out of the radar, there are three variant of the Redmi 9 in the international sphere, especially Africa; these includes the vanilla Redmi 9, the Redmi 9C and the Redmi 9a. I wrote a detailed review about the standard 9 few weeks ago, and today we are taking a look at the “Median Guy”, the Xiaomi Redmi 9C. So on paper, what does this device offer?
Redmi 9C Key Specifications and Features
Dimensions; weight: 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm; 196 grams
Display: 6.53-inch IPS LCD 720 x 1600px HD+ with 20:9 ratio
CPU: 2.3GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 with PowerVR GE8320 (@680MHz) GPU
Storage and RAM: 32/64 GB and 2/3GB RAM; expandable up to 256GB via microSD
OS: Android 10.0 with MIUI v12
Camera: Triple-cameras: 13MP f/2.2 main camera; 2MP macro and 2MP depth lens
Front camera: 5MP f/2.0 Selfie
Video recording: 1080p/720@30fps
Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Other Features: Fingerprint scanner (rear), USB Type-C
Battery: 5000mAh with 10W charging
Redmi 9C box content
The Redmi 9c is available in Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue and Midnight Gray which is the color sent to us, along with the following items in the box
Redmi 9C smartphone
EU Wall charger (10W)
Micro USB cable
SIM ejector pin
Multiple language User manual
For reasons unknown to me, the Redmi 9C did not ship with any screen guard or TPU silicon case. This is very strange as virtually all phones from entry to premium ships with TPU cases this days, and not to mention a phone with camera pump, a silicon case can help prevent the device from dangling back and forth when placed on a hard surfaces.