Xiaomi just introduced a new entry-level 48 MP smartphone – the Redmi 9T!
Take a look at the new Xiaomi Redmi 9T, and see if this is what you have been waiting for!
Xiaomi Redmi 9T : New Entry-Level 48MP Smartphone!
Xiaomi just introduced a new entry-level 48 MP smartphone – the Redmi 9T! This is the 4G little brother of their Redmi Note 9T. Confusing naming, indeed!
6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop Display
The Redmi 9T sports a large 6.53-inch Dot Drop display, with a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and is TUV Rheinland-certified for low blue light.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
The Redmi 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 mobile platform, with 4G LTE and WiFi-AC connectivity.
It has an 8-core processor, with four high-speed Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores running at 2.0 GHz, and four low-power Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz.
It comes with the Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU, and the 3rd Generation Qualcomm AI Engine.
Memory + Storage Options
Xiaomi is offering two memory and storage options – 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
Five Cameras
In the front, the Xiaomi Redmi 9T has an 8 MP selfie camera, with a f/2.05 aperture. At the back, it has a quad-camera system that consists of :
- a 48 MP main camera, with f/1.79 aperture and 4-in-1 Super Pixel capability
- an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
- a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
- a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture
Power + Charging
Powering all that is a massive 6,000 mAh battery, which supports 18 watt fast charging. Oddly enough, it comes with a 22.5 watt charger in the box.
Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Specification Comparison
To help you differentiate between the Redmi 9T (4G) and the Redmi Note 9T (5G), here is their specification comparison.
Specifications | Redmi 9T | Redmi Note 9T |
Display Size | 6.53-inch IPS | |
Display Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 395 ppi | |
Display Brightness | 400 nits | |
Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Operating System | MIUI 12 (based on Android 10) | |
Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
Memory | 4 GB / 6 GB | |
Storage Options | 64 GB / 128 GB | |
External Storage | microSD (Up to 512 GB) | |
Front Camera | 8 MP camera (f/2.05) | 13 MP camera (f/2.3) |
Rear Cameras |
48 MP wide (f/1.79) 8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4) 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4) |
48 MP wide (f/1.79) 2 MP macro (f/2.4) 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4) |
Connectivity | 4G / 3G / 2G WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 2.0 Type C |
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 2.0 Type C |
GPS Support | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | |
NFC | No | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted | |
IR Emitter | Yes | |
Audio | FM radio (with earphones) Dual speakers (Hi-Res Audio certified) 3.5 mm audio jack |
|
Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
Charging | 18 watt wired | |
Width Height Thickness |
77.3 mm 162.3 mm 9.6 mm |
77.3 mm 161.2 mm 9.1 mm |
Weight | 198 g | 199 g |
Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Price + Availability
Xiaomi will offer the Redmi 9T in four colour options – Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange and Ocean Green.
It will be available for purchase starting 15 January 2021, in two variants :
- 4 GB + 64 GB : RM 599 (approximately US$148 / £109 / A$191 / S$196)
- 6 GB + 128 GB : RM 699 (approximately US$173 / £128 / A$223 / S$229)
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