Redmi 9 Prime launched with Helio G80, Quad-cameras starting at Rs 9,999

By Sachin Deo Verma • Updated On Aug 4, 2020

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Xiaomi has launched Redmi 9 Prime in India via a virtual event. With it, the Prime-series makes a comeback after a long gap of four years – but what’s in a name, right? Redmi 9 Prime includes a FHD+ display, Helio G80 chipset, 5020mAh battery, and more.

Redmi 9 Prime Price and Availability

Xiaomi has priced the Redmi 9 Prime at Rs 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB + 128GB version. The color options include Space Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, and Matte Black. The phones will go on sale through Amazon and Mi stores from August 6.

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Redmi 9 Prime Features

The Redmi 9 Prime sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ waterdrop notch display with 1080×2340 pixels resolution. The back panel gets 3D unibody design for anti-slip texture. The new Prime device is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor clocked at 2.0GHz and coupled with Mali-G52 GPU. The chipset is paired with a 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with up to 128GB internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated MicroSD slot.

For photography, Redmi 9 Prime boasts of a rear quad-camera array comprising of a 13MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The fingerprint sensor is installed with the camera array at the back. The front camera features an 8MP selfie shooter with palm shutter support.

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Under the hood, Redmi 9 Prime touts a beefy 5020mAh battery with up to 18W fast charge support. Connectivity options include dual 4G SIM, IR blaster, Bluetooth 5, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Redmi 9 Prime Specifications

Model	Redmi 9 Prime
Display	6.53-inch FHD+ Waterdrop notch display
Chipset	2.3 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio G80
RAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Storage	64GB and 128GB, expandable up to 512GB
Battery	5020mAh with 18W fast charger
Front Camera	8MP
Rear Camera	13MP primary + 8MP wide-angle + 5MP Depth sensor + 2MP Macro sensor
Software	Android 10 based MIUI 11
Color options	Space Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, and Matte Black
Price	Rs. 9,999 – 4GB + 64GB Rs. 11,999 – 4GB + 128GB

Sachin Deo Verma

Sachin covers technology news at Smartprix and he also has a keen interest in automobile and electric vehicles. He keenly gains knowledge from various sources to be updated with the latest tech trends. He is also a passionate Potterhead who dabbles in literature, and poetry, and loves to travel.

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