Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: Design
The Redmi 9 Power joins Xiaomi’s sub Rs. 15,000 segment of smartphones in the Indian market. The device has been launched with a textured rear surface. The back panel is slightly shimmering. But isn’t as glossy as other recent budget smartphones. The device comes with a smudge-proof rear surface. The vertical camera setup is placed on the top-left corner. Up front, the smartphone packs an IPS LCD display measuring 6.53-inches. It offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The panel has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. There is a Widevine-L1 certification for high-resolution streaming online.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: Price To Specs Ratio
Xiaomi has kept the pricing of the Redmi 9 Power below Rs. 15,000 price mark in India. The base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option will cost you Rs. 10,999. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 11,999. The unit comes in multiple color options including Electric Green, Blazing Blue, Mighty Black, and Fiery Red shades. The device has been priced fairly in the Indian market considering the mid-range hardware it offers At an asking price of Rs. 10,999, the device rivals up against some of the recent players like the Oppo A53, Realme Narzo 20, and the Samsung Galaxy M11.
Redmi 9 Power: Hardware Performance
Driving the Redmi 9 Power is the Snapdragon 662 processor. The octa-core Qualcomm processor gets accompanied by Adreno 610 GPU and 4GB RAM. The device has up to 128GB storage configuration which can be further expanded up to via microSD card. The smartphone has enough power to handle multitasking smoothly. The unit can also render high-end games with ease. The expandable storage support curbs the storage crunch issue.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: Camera Performance
The Redmi 9 Power has a good imaging setup overall. The unit features a 48MP primary sensor along with three other cameras. There is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The device can click some good set of images in broad daylight. It is well equipped for night imaging as well. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The setup is suitable for social media uploads.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: Important/ Highlight Features
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power’s biggest highlight is its massive 6,000 mAh battery. The majority of the brands have started incorporating this big setup on their budget and mid-range offerings. The device will boot on Android 10 OS out-of-the-box. The UI pre-installed would be MIUI 12.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power is a good example of an affordable smartphone that packs a good set of internals. The brand has kept the rapport for its value for money budget smartphones with this latest offering. It is one of the best options in its segment.
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