Xiaomi just launched the Mi 9T smartphone. Also known as the Redmi K20, it boasts a pop-up front camera and a 48 MP triple camera system at the back!
Here is everything you need to know about the new Xiaomi Mi 9T / Redmi K20 smartphone – its key features, specifications, price and offer!
Xiaomi Mi 9T (Redmi K20) Key Features
At the launch, Allen An, Country Manager of Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore, briefed us on the key features of the new Mi 9T / Redmi K20 smartphone.
Xiaomi Mi 9T / Redmi K20 Performance
Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 platform is built on the 8nm process, with two high-speed Kryo 470 Gold cores, six high-efficiency Kryo 470 Silver cores, and an Adreno 618 GPU.
The Mi 9T (MY) comes with 6 GB of LPDDR4x memory, and either 64 GB or 128 GB of internal flash storage. It is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W fast charging.
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Full Screen “Notch-Free” Display
It boasts the same 6.39-inch AMOLED display as the Mi 9, with one big difference though – it has no notch!
This is an excellent display which offers a Full HD+ resolution with 60,000:1 contrast ratio and 103.8% NTSC colour gamut!
Front + Rear Cameras
In the front, the Xiaomi Mi 9T (MY) has a 20 MP selfie camera that pops-up when you need it. This allows Xiaomi to remove the notch from the display!
In the back, it boasts a triple camera system, which consists of a 48 MP main camera with f/1.75 lens, an 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 lens, and a 13 MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.4 lens.
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Xiaomi Mi 9T / Redmi K20 Specifications
Specifications | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9T |
---|---|---|
Display | 6.39-inch AMOLED display - 1080 x 2340 pixels (403 ppi) | 6.39-inch AMOLED display - 1080 x 2340 pixels (403 ppi) - 103.8% NTSC colour gamut |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
Processor | 1 x Kryo 485 Gold core (2.84 GHz) 3 x Kryo 485 Gold cores (2.42 GHz) 4 x Kryo 485 Silver cores (1.8 GHz) | 2 x Kryo 470 Gold (2.2 GHz) 6 x Kryo 470 Silver (1.8 GHz) |
Graphics Processor | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610 MHz) |
Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4x-3733 memory | 6 GB LPDDR4x-3733 memory |
Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB (UFS 2.1) No microSD card slot | 64 GB / 128 GB (UFS 2.1) No microSD card slot |
Front Camera | 20 MP sensor with 1.6 μm pixels, and f/2.2 aperture | 20 MP sensor with 0.9 μm pixels, and f/2.0 aperture |
Rear Cameras | Triple Camera System - 48 MP Sony IMX586 camera with f/1.75 aperture - 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture - 13 MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.4 aperture | Triple Camera System - 48 MP Sony IMX582 camera with f/1.75 aperture - 8 MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture - 13 MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.4 aperture |
Connectivity | WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band) Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 2.0 Type C | WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band) Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 2.0 Type C |
SIM Support | 2 x nano SIM cards Dual SIM, Dual Standby capable | 2 x nano SIM cards Dual SIM, Dual Standby capable |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
IR Emitter | Yes | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor | In-Display Sensor | In-Display Sensor |
Other Sensors | Distance sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass | Distance sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
Battery | 4,000 mAh lithium-ion battery - supports 27 W fast charging | 4,000 mAh lithium-ion battery - supports 18 W fast charging |
Dimensions | 74.3 mm wide 156.7 mm tall 8.8 mm thick | 74.3 mm wide 156.7 mm tall 8.7 mm thick |
Weight | 191 grams | 191 grams |
Colour Options | Carbon Black / Glacier Blue / Flame Red | Carbon Black / Glacier Blue / Flame Red |
Xiaomi Mi 9T / Redmi K20 Colour Options
Xiaomi is offering the Mi 9T / Redmi K20 (MY) in three colour options – Carbon Black, Glacier Blue and Flame Red.
The Glacier Blue and Flame Red colour options have a dynamic holographic design, while the Carbon Black option has a textured carbon fibre design.
The back cover is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which is rated to survive 1.6-meter drops on hard, rough surfaces up to 80% of the time.
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Xiaomi Mi 9T / Redmi K20 Price + Availability!
Xiaomi is offering two variants at these price points :
- 6 GB + 64 GB : RM 1,199 / ~US$289 / ~£228 / ~€256
- 6 GB + 128 GB : RM 1,399 / ~US$337 / ~£266 / ~€299
The 64 GB model will start selling on 25 June 2019, with pre-booking beginning immediately.
The 128 GB model will only be available from 29 June 2019 onwards.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Launch Offer!
At 10 AM on 25 June 2019, Xiaomi sold the 64 GB model at a special price of RM 1,099 / ~US$265 / ~£209 / ~€235
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