New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)

$9 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.53" AMOLED

Processor Helio G35

Battery 5000mAh

RAM & Storage 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $9

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Global market

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch Announced: 2020, August 27 Status: Available. Released 2020, August 31

Body Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) Weight: 194 g (6.84 oz) SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - : Water-repellent coating

Display Type: IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) Size: 6.53 inches, 102.9 cm² (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 10, MIUI 12 Chipset: Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1

Main Camera Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Features: LED flash, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm Features: HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 10W wired

Misc Colors: Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange Models: M2004C3MI SAR: 0.51 W/kg (head) - - 0.83 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 110 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.