Xiaomi has officially launched the budget Redmi 9 smartphone in the UK. The smartphone is one of the brand’s latest entry-level model that has been introduced in China, Europe, India and other major markets. In a bid to cater to the needs of its growing fans in the UK who may be low on budget but need a phone, the brand is bringing the affordable phone.

The company is making available the 4GB + 64GB version only and it is priced at £159. This is slightly lower than the price in Europe where the 4GB version retails for €169. As a perk, it will be bundled with a free Mi Band 4 wearable and £10 off if you order between 14th and 23rd of August, bringing the price down to £149. The phone is presently available from Xiaomi’s official website. There is no indication if the 3GB + 32GB version will be made available as well for the UK market.

The Redmi 9 is Xiaomi’s first entry-level smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera set up. The phone features a humongous 6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display which offers an optimal visual experience with crystal-clear detail at your fingertips. It also comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

On the performance front, the Redmi 9 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. The device equally packs a mammoth 5020mAh battery which provides you with all the power you need for everyday work and play. This performance beast even supports 18W fast charging technology to keep your sideline time to a minimum so you can get back in the game.

The budget phone packs a rear fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and multifunctional NFC. It also brings dual SIM support with an additional microSD card slot. It is available in Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple.

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Xiaomi‘s ecosystem product launch event was held today and it was indeed a thriller. The company launched up to nine products including three new smartphones, the Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, Mi Electric Scooter 1S, Mi TV Stick, Xiaomi Gaming monitor and Mi TWS earbuds. The smartphones are the Redmi 9 series models made up of the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C.

The three smartphones feature powerful chipsets and premium features while retaining the affordable pricing for which the budget series is known for. They indeed represent Xiaomi’s mission to make exceptional smartphone experiences accessible to everyone. We’ll take a quick look at their specifications.

Redmi 9

As the first entry-level Redmi smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera set up, Redmi 9 helps capture life’s special moments. Whether you’re looking to take a quick snap, wide-angle group shot, close-up with stunning details, or beautiful portrait photos, Redmi 9 has you covered. The device also integrates fun and creativity into the photography experience with premium camera features, including Kaleidoscope and Palm Shutter.

The Redmi 9 features a humongous 6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display which offers an optimal visual experience with crystal-clear detail at your fingertips. It also comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Corning Gorilla Glass covering for on-the-go protection.

On the performance front, Redmi 9 sports an optimized MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, delivering a 107% improved performance over its predecessor. Paired with a 5020mAh large capacity battery, Redmi 9 packs the power you need for everyday work and play. This performance beast even supports 18W fast charging technology to keep your sideline time to a minimum so you can get back in the game.

Redmi 9 features the stunning smartphone design you deserve. On the back cover, it leverages a chic gradient color design and an anti-fingerprint ripple texture. The rear fingerprint sensor is specially designed to sit beside the camera set, and surrounded by a trendy circle design featured on Redmi’s current smartphone lineup. Altogether, this makes Redmi 9 even more comfortable to hold and unlock.

To round it up, Redmi 9 also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and multifunctional NFC, while supporting dual SIM usage and an additional microSD card slot.

Redmi 9 will be available in three color variants: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple. The pricing starts at EUR 149 for the 3GB+32GB variant and EUR 169 for the 4GB+64GB variant.

Redmi 9C

This brand-new entry-level smartphone is equipped with a massive 6.53-inch Dot Drop display for an immersive viewing experience and a 5000mAh high-capacity battery that satisfies users who want to do more and enjoy more on their phone. Redmi 9C features MediaTek Helio G35, an octa-core gaming chipset which can go up to 2.3GHz. It also sports the AI optimized triple camera that can quickly and easily capture crisp and clear images in a variety of situations.

Redmi 9C will be available at a recommended retailing price of EUR 119 for 2GB + 32GB variant, and EUR 139 for 3GB + 64GB variant.

Redmi 9A

This brand-new entry-level smartphone is equipped with a massive 6.53” Dot Drop display for an immersive viewing experience and a 5000mAh high-capacity battery that satisfies users who want to do more and enjoy more on their phone. Redmi 9A features MediaTek Helio G25, an octa-core gaming chipset, which allows for a smooth day-to-day operating experience. It also sports the AI-optimized 13MP rear camera that can quickly and easily capture crisp and clear images in a variety of situations.

The Redmi 9A is the cheapest model among the three. Pricing starts at EUR 99 for the 2GB+32GB variant.

You can read more about the Redmi 9C and 9A from here.

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Redmi is soon expected to add a few more devices to its Redmi 9 series. We have already got the Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro, and the Note 9 Pro Max. Now, Redmi 9 and its variants are expected to launch this month. And according to our supply chain sources, the Redmi 9 launch could be very near.

Our sources reveal that the Redmi 9 is already being stocked up. This is a very good indication that the device will go on sale soon. Earlier rumors said that the release date is on June 25, but considering this new information, we believe the launch could be even sooner.

Redmi 9 Pricing

In addition to this, we’ve already got the pricing of the Redmi 9. According to our source, the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant of the device will retail for around $149. The 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM variant will retail for approximately $139. There will be three color options available at launch: Grey, Sunset Purple, and Green. Also, the phone features a quad-camera setup at the back with a rear-placed fingerprint sensor.

Our information is in line with the recently leaked image of the Redmi 9. The photo revealed two color options for the device: Green and Purple. The camera housing is similar to the Redmi K30 but the vertical arrangement of the sensors resembles the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which includes a fingerprint sensor below the camera. But the Redmi 9 won’t have the same glossy finish as the Redmi K30.

The Redmi 9 should come with the Helio G80 processor and a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display. We expect the four cameras at the back to be as follows: 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP. The phone should also feature a large 5000mAh battery just like its predecessor. We will try to confirm Redmi 9 specs details from our source soon.

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Xiaomi has already taken the wraps off all the models on the mid-range Redmi Note 9 series. What is left is for the entry-level Redmi 9 series to drop. There were rumours that the company will launch the Redmi 9 and 10X soon in China. That rumour may have some credibility as the Redmi 9 has been spotted on the RF Exposure page of Xiaomi’s website.

The web listing gives the model number for the phone as M2004J19G for the phone. It also gives the name as Redmi 9. Recall that the Redmi 9 had earlier appear for certification on China’s 3C website with a similar model number M2004J19C. Thus, this version should be the one meant for the global market.  The 3C listed showed the device will ship with a 10W charger but will have support for 18W fast charging just like the Redmi 8. In addition, the model has also got EEC certification with model number M2004J19AG.

Earlier rumours tip the Redmi 9 to pack a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset as well as quad rear cameras, including a 13-megapixel main camera. Other sensors include an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 5-megapixel macro and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The Redmi 9 will also keep the physical fingerprint scanner at the back.

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