Xiaomi India has officially launched a new 6GB + 128GB variant of Redmi 9 Power in the country. The new version of the smartphone is priced at ₹12,999 ($180). It is available for purchase starting February 22 (today) from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios. The latest variant of the device will be also sold by partner retailers across the country in the coming days.

The Redmi 9 Power available in India is basically the Redmi Note 9 4G, which was first unveiled in China. This handset is also known as Redmi 9T in other markets.

The smartphone flaunts a 6.53-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD panel with a dewdrop notch, 19:5:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits typical brightness, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and TÜV Rheinland-certified Reading mode. The device features a plastic build and comes in four colors, namely Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Electric Green, and Fiery Red.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2) internal storage. On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, dual-band WiFi, VoWiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou).

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For optics, it houses a quad-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120˚ FOV), a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

Other features of this phone include a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, USB Type-C port, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging.

Last but not least, the Redmi 9 Power measures 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6mm in dimensions, weighs 198g, and ships with a 22.5W fast charger, USB Type-A to Type-C cable, as well as a protective case.

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After teasing for the past few days, Xiaomi India has finally launched the Redmi 9 Power in India. As expected, this smartphone is a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 4G that debuted in China last month. Let us take a look at the specs, features, and price of this handset.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications and Features

The new Redmi-branded smartphone sports a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a typical brightness level of 400 nits. The display also includes a dew-drop notch at the top for an 8MP selfie camera. Moreover, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it is also certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emission (Reading Mode).

The polycarbonate rear panel of the phone flaunts a large vertically aligned ‘Redmi’ branding and a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ( 120˚ field-of-view) ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, the power key with an embedded fingerprint sensor and the volume rocker are located on the right side

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Further, the left side of the device includes a 2+1 triple card slot for dual-SIM and a microSD card (up to 512GB), the top houses an IR blaster and a secondary microphone hole, and finally, the bottom includes a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack (Hi-Res Audio), a primary microphone hole, and a speaker grille. 

Powering the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 4G LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2) internal storage. The handset is backed by a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. But interestingly, the company ships the phone with a 22.5W fast charger and it claims the battery to last for up to 3 years, thanks to ELB (Enhanced Lifespan Battery) technology.

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Other features of this budget smartphone include 4G LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou), accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, splash-proof nano-coating, rubberised ports, auto-cleaning stereo speakers, and MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Last but not least, the Redmi 9 Power measures 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6mm in dimensions, weighs 198g, and comes in four colors namely Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Electric Green, and Fiery Red.

Redmi 9 Power Pricing and Availability

Xiaomi has priced the Redmi 9 Power at ₹10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and ₹11,999 for the higher 4GB + 128GB version. The first sale for the phone is scheduled for December 22 at 12 PM. It can be purchased from either Amazon India, Mi.com, or Mi Home stores.

Like any other Xiaomi handset, it will be also available from leading offline retailers in the coming days.

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