The Redmi 9A smartphone has gone official in India today. Previously, the phone had launched in Malaysia in June and in China in July. With a price tag of Rs 6,799 (~$93), it is the cheapest phone in the Redmi 9 series.
Redmi 9A specifications and features
The Redmi 9A features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD HD+ resolution display that supports a 20:9 aspect ratio. The 12nm Helio G25 is present under the hood of the device. The phone comes with a 12nm Helio G25 chipset and with HyperEngine Gaming technology that brings gaming capabilities on the entry-level phone. The phone ships with 2 GB / 3 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
The MIUI 12 flavored Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Redmi 9A. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. It has an AI-powered 13-megapixel with LED flash on its back. It offers features like AI portrait mode, AI scene detection, and Pro mode. The front-facing 5-megapixel camera offers users with features like screen flash and AI portrait mode.
The Redmi 9A does not have a fingerprint sensor. Instead, the company offers face unlock security feature on it. The Redmi 9A delivers connectivity options such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
When it comes to design, the Redmi 9A has a splash-resistant P2i nano-coating and has a textured plastic rear that promotes a better grip and prevents fingerprints. The phone has 164.9 x 77 x 9mm dimensions and it weighs 196 grams.
Redmi 9A price in India and availability
The 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variants of the Redmi 9A for India is priced at Rs. 6,799 (~$93) and Rs. 7,499 (~$103), respectively. The phone can be availed in three colors such as Midnight Black, Sea Blue, and Nature Green.
The first sale of the Redmi 9A will be carried out in India through platforms like Amazon India, M.com, Mi Store, Mi Studio stores on Sept. 4 at 12 PM (local time). The phone will be also made available through offline markets soon. The company also announced Redmi earphones worth Rs. 399 (~$5). It will be available through Flipkart, Amazon India, and offline retail partners from 12 PM on Sept. 7.
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