In December 2020, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9 Power smartphone in India, targeting budget-oriented customers. The device was priced at INR 12,999 (~$180) for the 6 GB RAM variant. It boasts features such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, a 6.53-inch Full HD+ water drop notch display, a quad rear camera, and more.

The device was launched in the country with the Android 10 operating system pre-installed. Now, the device is receiving its second and most likely final major update. The MIUI 14 update, based on Android 12, is officially rolling out for the device with the build number V14.0.2.0.SJQINXM. The update has a file size of 640 MB. Below is the official changelog for the update.

Redmi 9 Power MIUI 14 Update Changelog

• Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

• Updated Android Security Patch to April 2023. Increased system security.

As the changelog suggests, the latest update carries the April 2023 security patches and new features of MIUI 14. The update brings along a revamped visual design, featuring a minimalist and fluid aesthetic with ample white space as well as clean lines.

Another notable feature of MIUI 14 is super icons. These customizable icons can change their appearance based on the wallpaper or theme selected by the user. Additionally, the update offers home screen folders that highlight frequently used apps for easy access.

MIUI 14 also comes with several other features and improvements, including an advanced search in settings with search history and categories, animal widgets that display cute animals on the home screen (China-only), and a new design language that redefines personalization.

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Lately, smartphone OEMs have been increasing the price of their handsets due to the component shortage. Some of the popular models have received multiple price hikes in the past few months. Today, the price of five more Xiaomi phones has been incremented.

Xiaomi has quietly hiked the price of the following Redmi 9 series and Redmi Note 10 series smartphones in India.

• Redmi 9i
• Redmi 9
• Redmi 9 Power
• Redmi Note 10T 5G
• Redmi Note 10S

This is the first-ever price hike for the  Redmi Note 10 models listed above. Whereas, the price of these Redmi 9 devices has already been increased many times in the past.

Here’s a table to understand how much these handsets used to cost and how much they cost now.

The new price of the phones in the tabular column is live across all online as well as offline retailers.

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Battery phones are an amazing resource for those who spend a lot of time outside. If you live in India and you want to forget your charger at least for two days, you currently have a lot of choices. Among the best and most recent ones, there are Tecno Pova 2 and Redmi 9 Power. They come with huge batteries, but they also feature great specifications if compared to the money asked. Which of these devices should you opt for? Did Transsion do a better job than Xiaomi in their price range? This comparison between Tecno Pova 2 and Redmi 9 Power will highlight the differences between their specifications.

Tecno Pova 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power

Design

Do not expect premium materials from these handsets. They are lower-midrange phones and they are both built with a polycarbonate body. I personally prefer the Redmi 9 Power because it has a more compact body and it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. Further, it has a pretty good look and its front glass is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. These phones come with side-mounted fingerprint readers thanks to which you can authenticate in a comfortable way.

Display

These phones come with similar display specifications. They have an IPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p, a standard refresh rate, and no particular certifications to improve the image quality. They are the usual panels you can find on a lower-midrange phone, but they are all but disappointing. They offer a great level of detail and a sufficient image quality for everyone. With the Tecno Pova 2, you get one of the widest displays out there with a diagonal of 6.9 inches: that is why the phone is particularly recommended for those who work or play games. The Redmi 9 Power is more compact thanks to its 6.53-inch screen. Note that Redmi 9 Power features stereo speakers providing better audio quality, while Tecno Pova 2 has a mono speaker.

Specs & Software

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset found on the Redmi 9 Power and the MediaTek Helio G85 found on the Tecno Pova 2 are very close in terms of performance. Overall, the Helio G85 is slightly more powerful, but the Snapdragon 662 is built with a better production process (11 nm vs 12 nm) and it should provide a lower energy consumption on the Redmi 9 Power. Further, the Redmi 9 Power has a faster UFS 2.2 native storage in the high-end configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This is also the maxed-out configuration of the Tecno Pova 2, but without the UFS 2.2 technology. While Redmi 9 Power is slightly more interesting in terms of hardware, it still runs Android 10 out of the box, while Tecno Pova 2 is based on Android 11. However, the MIUI 12 is a more advanced Android customization than the HiOS by Tecno.

Camera

Both Redmi 9 Power and Tecno Pova 2 can not be considered camera phones. They have an average 48 MP main camera which provides good quality but it is nothing so special. The Quad-LED flash found on the Tecno Pova 2 allows shooting more visible photos in the dark (especially indoor) and videos can be recorded with resolutions up to 1440p. But for the rest, Redmi 9 Power is more interesting as it features an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a brighter focal aperture for the main sensor.

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Battery

Tecno Pova 2 has one of the biggest batteries out there with a capacity of 7000 mAh. But Redmi 9 Power remains an outstanding battery phone with its 6000 mAh battery. Both the handsets support 18W fast charging, but the Redmi 9 Power also supports reverse charging to charge other devices (wired).

Price

Redmi 9 Power and Tecno Pova 2 carry a starting price tag of Rs. 10,999 / $126 in the Indian market. Despite Tecno Pova 2 packs a slightly more powerful chipset, a wider display, and a bigger battery, the Redmi 9 Power looks more interesting due to its stereo speakers, reverse charging, and ultrawide camera. But this might not be everyone’s opinion. Which one would you pick?

Tecno Pova 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power: PRO and CONS

Tecno Pova 2

PRO

• Very wide display
• Huge battery
• Good price
• Android 11

CONS

• Dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power

PRO

• MIUI
• UFS 2.2 storage
• Reverse charging
• Stereo speakers
• Water repellent
• IR sensor

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi 9T at the beginning of this year. This phone is originally called Redmi Note 9 4G in China. It is also known as Redmi 9 Power in India. Six months after its release, the Redmi 9T has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

The Redmi 9T debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 though it was launched in early 2020.  Despite being a newer smartphone, Xiaomi neither rolled out Android 11 nor MIUI 12.5 update soon after its release. Instead, it is getting last year’s Android only now.

Currently, the Android 11 update for the Redmi 9T is live for the following regional variants.

• Global – V12.0.1.0.RJQMIXM
• Turkey – V12.0.1.0.RJQTRXM
• Indonesia – V12.0.1.0.RJQIDXM
• Taiwan – V12.0.1.0.RJQTWXM

Even for these regions, the update is in the Stable Beta phase right now. In simpler words, it is bring rolled out in batches like any other OTA system update. Hence, some units may receive the update later than others.

We also expect the remaining regional variants to get the update in the coming days. That’s not all, the original Redmi Note 9 4G as well as the Indian Redmi 9 Power should also bag the Android 11 update very soon.

Last but not least, the Redmi 9T, Redmi Note 9 4G, and Redmi 9 Power will be also updated to MIUI 12.5, followed by MIUI 13.

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Earlier this year, Redmi launched the Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9A smartphones in India at affordable prices. Today, these phones have got a price hike in both online and offline Xiaomi stores across India.

The Redmi 9 Power has received a ₹500(~$7) price hike, now retailing at ₹13,499(~$181) from its original ₹12,999(~$174) pricing. On the other hand, the Redmi 9A, which used to retail for ₹7,499(~$101)is now available for ₹7,799(~$107).

Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9A Specifications 

The Redmi 9 Power and 9A are budget smartphones featuring a 6.5-inch screen. The display on the Power is Full-HD+, whereas, the 9A has an HD+ resolution screen. The phones have a single selfie camera on the front. The 9 Power has a quad-rear camera system – 48MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors for macro and depth shots.

Under the hood, the Power has a Snapdragon 662 SoC, whereas, the 9A has a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset. The phones have a base configuration of 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage.

As for the batteries, the 9 Power has a whopping 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Redmi 9A packs a 5,000mAh battery with standard charging speeds.

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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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In late December 2020, Xiaomi launched Redmi 9 Power as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G in India. This smartphone debuted in two storage configurations. Now, almost two months later, the company is tipped to release a third memory variant.

Ishan Agarwal, one of the popular leakers on Twitter, has partnered with 91Mobiles to bring new info about the already official Redmi 9 Power. According to him, Xiaomi India will be launching a new higher storage variant of this handset.

The new version of Redmi 9 Power is reported to come with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. As far as price is concerned, it will be retailing for ₹12,999 in the country. For those unaware, the currently available 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB variants are sold for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 in the country.

It is interesting to see Xiaomi bringing a 6GB RAM variant of Redmi 9 Power in India. Because this feature is one of the key differentiators of POCO M3, another phone from the Xiaomi group with the almost same set of specs.

Hence, with the same amount of RAM and an additional 8MP ultra-wide camera, the upcoming Redmi 9 Power 6GB + 128GB variant sounds like a better option. However, it will be ₹2,000 costlier than the POCO M3 6GB + 128GB model.

Some of the highlights of Redmi 9 Power include a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, dual stereo speakers, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging,  and more.

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Xiaomi Malaysia has started teasing the launch of a new Redmi phone. It is heavily speculated that it could be hinting at the arrival of the Redmi 9T smartphone. A Vietnamese tipster Chun has claimed that the Redmi 9T may debut on Jan. 8 in the country. He has claimed that the Chinese firm will launch as many as nine smartphones in the first quarter of 2021.

Currently, Xiaomi is running a contest for the alleged Redmi 9T in Malaysia. The contest is will come to an end on Jan. 7. The tipster has revealed that he has learned through a popular review that the Redmi 9T will be break cover on Jan. 8. He added that the company will release at least 9 phones in the global markets in early 2021.

Some of the Xiaomi phones that are expected to launch in the global markets include Redmi 9T, Xiaomi Mi 11, and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G. Some speculations that are doing rounds on Twitter claim that the Mi 11 Lite 4G could be branded as the POCO F2 in India. Since there is no concrete proof to back this claim, it is advisable to take this information with a pinch of salt.

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Redmi 9T specifications

The Redmi 9T is believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9 Power that debuted in India recently. The Redmi 9 Power has a 6.53-inch IPS S LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is preinstalled with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The Snapdragon 662 chipset is present under the hood of the device with up to 6 GB of RAM. The phone is available in 64 GB (UFS 2.1) and 128 GB (UFS 2.2) storage options.

It is backed by a 6,000Ah battery that supports 18W fast charging. For snapping selfies, it possesses an 8-megapixel front camera and its rear features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

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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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It was officially confirmed yesterday that the Redmi 9 Power will be announced on Dec. 17. Soon after the confirmation, a leak appeared to reveal the configurations of the rear cameras of the smartphone. A microsite for the Redmi 9 Power is now active on Amazon India. This indicates that the phone will be available for purchase through the retailer site after its announcement.

The Redmi 9 Power will debut at 12 PM IST on Dec. 17. There is a “Notify Me” button on the microsite, which users can click to stay updated on its arrival. It is speculated that the Redmi 9 Power will be a slightly modified version of the Redmi Note 9 4G that went official in China last month.

It may arrive with a starting price of Rs 10,999 (~$149) or Rs 11,999 (~$163) in India. It is expected to arrive in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and it could be available in colors like blue, black, and green.

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Redmi 9 Power specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi 9 Power has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. The phone supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. It may house an 18W fast charging enabled 6,000mAh battery.

For capturing selfies, it may possess a front camera of 8-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the phone may comprise of a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megpaixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It may come with MIUI Based Android 10 OS and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Earlier today, Redmi confirmed that it will launch the Redmi 9 Power in India on December 17. The teaser page on Xiaomi’s website teases the device’s power-packed battery, performance, display, camera, and more. While the device is likely a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 4G(China), tipster Ishan Agarwal shares an exclusive render of the device.

As reported by 91Mobiles, the tipster shares a rear image of the upcoming Redmi 9 Power. Accordingly, the image shows the rear panel of the Redmi 9 Power in Blue Color. As you can see below, the rectangular camera layout is similar to the Redmi Note 9 4G that launched in China last month.  However, it has an additional sensor, unlike the Chinese variant.

This is something we have already reported courtesy of FCC and Google Play Console listings. Consequently, the Redmi 9 Power and other versions(Redmi 9T) will have an additional 2MP macro sensor replacing the ‘AI’ logo on the Chinese variant.

Anyway, the rest of the render shows a ’48MP’, ‘SUPER QUAD CAMERA'(instead of TRIPLE) logo. Additionally, the device’s textured rear panel, LED Flashlight placement are similar to the Chinese variant. As for the rear camera specs, the device will have a 48MP main(wide), 8MP ultra-wide, two 2MP macro and depth sensors.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications

The extra sensor aside, the Redmi 9 Power will mostly be the same as the Note 9 4G in China. It will feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage.

Other specs will include an 8MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box. Also, the teaser page confirms that Redmi 9 Power will come in Orange, Black, Green colors apart from the Blue render shown above.

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After numerous leaks. Xiaomi has finally revealed that the Redmi 9 Power will be launching in India on December 17. This smartphone is expected to be a  tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 4G with an additional camera. This very same phone is also set to go official as Redmi 9T in other markets.

The upcoming Redmi 9 Power will be similar to the recently launched Redmi Note 9 4G inside out. It will be even available in those original four colors (Black, Blue, Orange, Green), as per the teaser page on Mi.com. 

As we mentioned in the beginning, the only major difference between the two will be the inclusion of an extra 2MP macro camera. Hence, this handset will arrive with a 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup.

Further, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. On the front, the device will flaunt a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) and a dew-drop notch housing an 8MP selfie camera.

That said, the main highlight of this product will be its huge 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging via USB Type-C. 

Last but not least. It will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack (Hi-Res Audio), microSD card slot, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS (GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), accelerometer, proximity, compass, and MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

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Xiaomi India has started a microsite for an upcoming Redmi phone. The listing only reveals that the phone will be packed with a huge battery and it will sport a quad-camera setup. Based on recent reports, the company could be teasing the launch of the Redmi 9 Power.

The Redmi 9 Power is speculated to debut on Dec. 15 as a modified version of the Redmi Note 9 4G that launched in China last month. Apart from an inclusion of an additional camera, the Redmi 9 Power is expected to sport identical specs as the Redmi Note 9 4G.

Redmi 9 Power specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi 9 Power could be arriving with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 662 SoC may fuel the device with a 6,000mAh battery that will support 18W fast charging and reverse charging.

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For shooting selfies, it may possess an 8-megapixel snapper. The rear-mounted quad-camera system of the phone may include a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megpaixel superwide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter as an extra camera.

The Redmi 9 Power is expected to land in India in options like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will be available in three colors like black, blue, and green.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm the launch date for the Redmi 9 Power. There is no word on its pricing. The Redmi 9 Prime is the most powerful Redmi 9 series smartphone in India. Since the Helio G80 powered phone starts at Rs 9,999 (~$135), it is likely the Redmi 9 Power may cost Rs 10,999 (~$149) at launch.

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Last week, Redmi launched Redmi Note 9 4G in China alongside Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. A tweaked version of this smartphone is expected to debut in India as Redmi 9 Power. Now, according to a well-known Indian tech influencer, its launch in the country is only a few days away.

Redmi 9 Power will be the next handset in the ever-growing Redmi 9/Redmi 9 series of smartphones that made their debut first in March earlier this year. As per Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), this device will launch in India on December 15 if Xiaomi does not change its plans. 

Suppose this tip is true, we can expect the company to officially announce the launch date in the coming days. Apart from this handset, the company is also expected to debut its first QLED Mi TV in the country whose launch date is also yet to be declared.

Coming back to the phone, the upcoming Redmi 9 Power (codename: ‘lime’) for India will bear the model number M2010J19SI. According to a recent report, it will be sold in 4GB + 64GB as well as 4GB + 128GB storage configurations and will be available in three colors – Black, Blue, and Green.

As far as specs and design are concerned, this device will be similar to the Chinese Redmi Note 9 4G except for the fact that it will come with an additional 2MP macro camera. The dame phone is also expected to launch as Redmi 9T in markets like Europe.

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November had quite a bit of launches from companies like ZTE, Samsung, OPPO, and the most expected Redmi’s Note9 series. Although we are officially into the last month of 2020, companies aren’t holding back or relaxing a bit. Thus, let’s look at the upcoming smartphones in December 2020. The list has names from biggies like Huawei, Lenovo, Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and more. As always we have included few devices that are speculated to arrive this month at the end.

OPPO Reno5 series

Perhaps, the next big launch in China would be the Reno5 series of smartphones. It is rumored to launch on December 10 in China. Anyway, the lineup will likely have three devices- Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 Pro+ 5G. The entire specs of the device have been leaked ahead of launch.

Reno5 5G will probably have a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED FHD+(1080p) display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC, 4,300mAh battery with 65W charging, ColorOS 11. As for the optics, it will likely feature a quad-camera setup with 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, two 2MP sensors, and a 32MP selfie shooter.

Reno5 Pro will have similar specs as the Reno5 but a bigger 6.55-inch display, Dimensity 1000+ SoC, and a slightly larger 4,350mAh battery. And as per leaks, the difference between Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+ is a bigger 4,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 865 SoC, and rear cameras. Accordingly, it will most likely include a mysterious Sony IMX7xx 50MP lens, 16MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and a 2MP macro sensor.

Lenovo Lemon K12 Series 

After confirming the arrival of Lemon brand smartphones, Lenovo has confirmed that the Lemon K12 series of smartphones will launch on December 9 in China. The devices are likely rebranded Motorola phones from Global markets. Accordingly, the Lenovo K12 Pro will be a rebranded version of Moto G9, while the K12 will be a rebrand of Moto E7.

Thus, Lenovo K12 Pro will likely feature a 6.8-inch LCD HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, triple-camera with 64MP main, two 2MP macro& depth sensors, 16MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. The Lenovo K12 will probably have a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC, triple camera with 48MP main, and two 2MP sensors, 8MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Huawei Nova8, Honor V40 series

Huawei launched the Nova 8 SE back in November. The company is expected to expand the Nova8 lineup and if reports are true it will happen this month. Certifications received an earlier hint that the lineup will include two more devices- Nova8, and Nova8 Pro. The Pro model will likely feature a dual punch-hole display with curved edges. Sadly, not much is known about the series but the Nova 8 could sport Dimensity 820 SoC, rectangular layout with quad-cameras, while the Pro model will have Dimensity 1000+ SoC.

The Honor V40 series was expected to launch last month. However, a lot happened in December and now Honor is no longer a sub-brand of Huawei. Hence, the V40 series could be the first Honor Smartphones after the split. Although it is rumored to launch in December along with the Nova8 series, some reports say that it might get skipped to Jan 2021. The series will have V40 Pro, V40 Pro+. Reports say that both the devices will have a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, 50MP Sony IMX700 RYYB camera, 66W wired & 40W wireless charging, 5G, Dimensity 1000+ SoC(V40), and more.

Vivo X60 series, V20 Pro

After a lot of delays, Vivo has finally confirmed that V20 Pro will launch in India on December 2. To recall, the device launched back in September in China. The Vivo V20 Pro features a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, triple-camera with 64MP, 8MP, 2MP lenses, and a dual-front camera with 44MP main, and 8MP ultra-wide lens, 4,100mAh with 33W fast charging.

Vivo recently launched the OriginOS in China. It is expected to power the new Vivo smartphones going forward. While the company has opened beta registrations for existing devices, its upcoming Vivo X60 series will likely get it out of the box. Reports say that the series will have Vivo X60, X60 Pro, likely feature Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, and start around 3,500 yuan($532).

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Other Expected launches

 realme RMX3063 device

realme’s mysterious RMX3063 device has been spotted on FCC, BIS, EEC certification websites suggesting an imminent launch. It will have a design similar to devices like realme C12, C15, and realme Q2i. It will likely feature a 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac support.

Moto G9 Plus(India)

Motorola announced the Moto G9 Plus in Brazil, UK back in September. And a recent BIS listing suggests the launch in India is imminent. It features a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD display, Snapdragon 730G SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, quad-camera with 64MP sensor, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower Charging, Android 10.

Nokia 7.3, 5.4

After a long delay, Nokia 7.3, and budget Nokia 5.4 are likely to debut before the year ends. Nokia 5.4 will likely be a successor to Nokia 7.2 with 5G support, 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 690 SoC, 48/64MP primary camera, 24MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery with 18W charging. Nokia 5.4 will probably boast a 6.39-inch HD+ display, SoC faster than Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C port, and sport Blue, Purple colors.

Samsung M02, A52, A72

Samsung is gearing up to announce the next entry-level M02 very soon in India. And if reports are anything to go by, it might happen this month. The support page for SM-M025F/DS, likely the M02, has already gone live. Considering the early launches, it is speculated that the upcoming Galaxy A02 will land as M02 in India. So far, the Geekbench listing shows it will likely have Snapdragon 450 SoC, 3GB of RAM, Android 10.

Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy A51, A71 in December. Similarly, the company could launch the next iteration this year as well. So far, the Galaxy A52 and A72 are likely succeeding those devices. Galaxy A52 is expected to feature Snapdragon 750G 5G, 64MP main camera, 8MP unknown sensor, and 3x Telephoto lens. The Galaxy A72, on the other hand, will feature a Penta-camera setup with 64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP Telephoto(3x zoom), and two 5Mp sensors, 32MP front camera.

Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 10i, Redmi 9 Power

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Mi 11 series- Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro soon after the Qualcomm Summit that will happen on December 1. The device will likely be the first in China to sport the next flagship SoC(likely: Snapdragon 888) of Qualcomm. The Pro device will mostly feature a curved display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, main camera to take 50MP shots, 48MP ultra-wide, 100W fast charging, and more. Although it is tipped to launch in January, chances are it might get announced in December.

The Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power are likely rebadged versions of Mi 10T Lite, and Redmi Note9 4G for the Indian markets. Anyway, the Mi 10i will feature a  6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, circular rear camera layout, 16MP selfie shooter, 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The Redmi 9 Power will have a 6.53-inch display, Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The latest leak reveals that Mi 10i will come in Black, Blue, Orange-Green gradient colors with 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage. The Redmi 9 Power will come in Black, Blue, Green colors and have 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage.

So these were the expected smartphones in December 2020. Which phone are you most excited for?

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Xiaomi debuted the  Mi 10T Lite in late September in Europe alongside Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The latter two smartphones made their way to India but the former did not. Similarly, Redmi announced Redmi Note 9 4G last week in China. As per multiple findings, these two handsets will be unveiled as Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power in India. Ahead of their official launch, the storage variants and color options of these phones have leaked.

The new leak regarding Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power comes from Ishan Agarwal who has partnered with 91Mobiles for its distribution. According to him, these two handsets will be available in India in two storage configurations and three colors each.

Xiaomi Mi 10i

The upcoming Mi 10i is codenamed ‘gauguininpro’ and will bear the model number M2007J17I. It is expected to be a rebranded Mi 10T Lite with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, 120Hz display, and 64MP quad-camera. As per the new tip, it will be available in the following storage variants and colors.

Mi 10i Storage Variants

• 6GB + 128GB
• 8GB + 128GB

Mi 10i Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Orange – Green Gradient

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Redmi 9 Power

On the other hand, the forthcoming Redmi 9 Power is reported to be a rebadged Redmi Note 9 4G with a quad-camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, and 6,000mAh battery. It is codenamed ‘lime’ and will come with model number M2010J19SI. The phone will be sold in the following memory versions and colors.

Redmi 9 Power Storage Variants

• 4GB + 64GB
• 4GB + 128GB

Redmi 9 Power Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Green

Having said that, the Indian divisions of Xiaomi and Redmi are yet to officially reveal the launch dates for Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power respectively.

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Last week, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched an exclusive Redmi Note 9 series in China. This series consists of three models namely Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. A tweaked version of the first model has already debuted as POCO M3 in certain global markets. Now, according to new findings, the original Chinese phone with a different camera setup will be also launching as Redmi 9 Power in India and Redmi 9T in other international markets.

The POCO M3 launched earlier last week in Europe with a refreshing design. The same phone with a different rear design debuted as Redmi Note 9 4G a few days later. The former is currently restricted to Europe, whereas the latter is only available in China. But as per multiple findings, both of them will be soon made available in other markets as well.

POCO M3

First and foremost, the POCO M3 is codenamed ‘citrus’ and it bears the following model numbers.

• M2010J19CG
• M2010J19CT
• M2010J19CI

The last model number in the above-list belongs to the Indian variant, which has been now listed on Google Play Console. Hence, we can expect it to launch soon in the country.

Lastly, MIUI 12 builds are only live for the Global and EEA versions of this handset. Therefore, the phone’s exact future availability is still a mystery except for India.

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Redmi Note 4G / Redmi 9T / Redmi 9 Power

On the other hand, Redmi Note 4G is codenamed ‘lime’ and it comes with the following model numbers.

• M2010J19SC
• M2010J19SG
• M2010J19ST
• M2010J19SI

In the above list, the first model number is of the Chinese variant of this device, which is sold as Redmi Note 4G. This smartphone features a triple camera setup consisting of 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth).

The next three are of international variants and the last one, in particular, belongs to the Indian version. It was found in the Google Play Console database a few hours back and interestingly, it will be sold as Redmi 9 Power.

Whereas, the other two model numbers will launch as Redmi 9T. These three models will sport a quad-camera setup, unlike the Chinese variant. The only difference is that these two handsets will include an additional 2MP macro camera.

Having said that, POCO is yet to reveal the availability of POCO M3 for more markets. Similarly, Xiaomi/Redmi is yet to confirm launch dates for Redmi 9T and Redmi 9 Power.

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