Older smartphones are known to reach the end of their software support. Xiaomi updates its official EOS (End of Support) list every now and then to let users know regarding the support for their handsets.

Just a few days back, the company halted the software support for Redmi Note 9 and two more devices. Now, the firm has updated the list with four new phones.

The last batch only included budget models. But the new one also consists of a mid-ranger.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi will no longer offer new OTA system updates for the following smartphones.

• Redmi K30 Ultra
• Poco M2 Pro
• Redmi 9 Prime
• Redmi 9C NFC

The first three products are currently on Android 12. But the affordable Redmi 9C continues to run on its launch software of MIUI 12 based on Android 10. It only received bug fixes and security patches throughout its lifetime.

Whereas, the Redmi K30 Ultra and the Poco M2 Pro are on the latest MIUI 14. However, their Android version is 12, which is a gen behind. Both of them were released with Android 10, however, the Poco device debuted with MIUI 11 compared to MIUI 12 on the Redmi.

Finally, the Redmi 9 Prime also boots on Android 12. But the software is MIUI 13. It was launched with Android 10-based MIUI 11.

Anyway, these handsets will continue to work normally as they have been. Users will not face any compatibility issues with most-used apps.

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Xiaomi is known for providing two Android updates and three MIUI updates for the majority of its smartphones. However, most phones powered by MediaTek usually only get fewer updates when compared to the Qualcomm models. Thankfully, that’s not the case for three popular MediaTek-powered Xiaomi handsets from 2020.

According to Xiaomiui, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and POCO M2 will not only receive MIUI 13 but  Android 12 as well. The trio has already got an internal update based on the latest version of Android.

Most of the time, Xiaomi limits the budget MediaTek smartphones to a single or no Android update. However, the company manages to deliver at least one MIUI update.

The aforementioned phones have already received an Android update in the form of Android 11. Hence, Android 12 will be their second Android update. At the same time, MIUI 13 will also be their second major MIUI update as all three debuted with MIUI 11 and were updated to MIUI 12.

This means the forthcoming Android 12-based MIUI 13 update will likely be the last major software update for Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and POCO M2. Finally, it is worth noting that the former two handsets are also known as Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi 10X 4G in India and China respectively.

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MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is being rolled out to multiple Xiaomi group devices worldwide since August. The latest phones to receive this new software update are POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime.

Xiaomi is expected to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch conference later this month. Ahead of that, the company has sped up its delivery of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime are the newest handsets to get access to the current fresh version of MIUI. 

The update is live for the global variant of the POCO device with build number V12.5.7.0.RKPMIXM. Whereas, the Redmi phone, which is sold in India gets the update with build number V12.5.2.0.RJCINXM.

The original versions of these smartphones called Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G and Redmi 9 have already got the update in China a while back. The remaining regional variants of these handsets should also start receiving the update in the coming days.

As usual, the latest system update for the above-mentioned devices is being pushed out in batches. This means it will take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, all users should get the update.

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At the end of July, Xiaomi started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update in China. This update is now finally available for Indian versions of this handset called Redmi 9 Prime and POCO M2. Since neither of them got Android 11 like their international counterparts, the new system update also brings last year’s Android for them.

The Redmi 9 Prime sold in India is a rebranded Redmi 9 available elsewhere. On the other hand, the POCO M2 is also basically a Redmi 9 in different colors. Hence, the two smartphones run near identical software and are receiving the latest update together.

The Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO M2 arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJRINXM. Whereas, the same update bears build number V12.5.1.0.RJCINXM for the Redmi 9 Prime. Both the builds also come with August 2021 security patches.

The latest software builds for these two handsets are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might reach some units earlier than others. In simpler words, the update is not available for every user at the moment. However, it should reach all users in the coming days.

Android 11 is the first-ever major Android update for the POCO M2 and the Redmi 9 Prime. We don’t think that these phones will be updated to Android 12. But on the bright side, they could receive MIUI 13 in the future.

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The Redmi 9 made its global debut in early June 2020. The budegt smartphone made its way to China later that month. The handset released with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It was updated to MIUI 12 at the end of September. Now, nearly a year after its launch, the device has started receiving the Android 11 update.

The Redmi 9 was one of the best budget smartphones released last year. This phone is also known as Redmi 9 Prime in India. The POCO M2 is a clone of this handset. The POCO version was so popular that the brand relaunched it recently as POCO M2 Reloaded.

Anyway, despite being well-known, the device is receiving the Android 11 update only now. Currently, the update is live in China with build number V12.0.1.0.RJCCNXM.

Like any other newly released public MIUI build, this one is also in the Stable Beta phase. Hence, it is only avaialble for a select few users. However, it should be rolled out to all the units in China in the coming days.

Similarly, the Redmi 9 (Redmi 9 Prime) Android 11 update should reach other regional variants of this phone as well as the POCO M2 very soon. Last but not least, these smartphones are also eligible for the MIUI 12.5 update.

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The entry-level segment offers a lot of choices in 2021. If you are an average user and you do not need very high performance, you can get a pretty decent user experience even with low-end handsets. Among the most performing devices in the lowest price range there are Realme C25 and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. Two all-rounders with very good spec sheets offered at very affordable prices. But which one is the best and suits your needs the most? If you have this question, you should find the answer after reading this specs comparison between two of the best entry-level phones in the smartphone market.

Realme C25 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Design

The Realme C25 and the Redmi 9 Prime do not come with a premium design, just like all the other entry-level phones. They have a body made of polycarbonate, but the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has a water-repellent coating which is very nice if you want to use the phone in the rain. Both the phones come with a waterdrop notch instead of those modern punch-hole displays, and both offer a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for authentication. The Redmi 9 Prime is slightly more comfortable for one-handed use and to keep in a pocket: it is thinner and lighter thanks to its smaller battery.

Display

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has a superior display for one single reason: the Full HD+ resolution. With a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, it offers a higher level of definition, the same as most of the midrange phones out there. The Realme C25, instead, comes with a below-average HD+ resolution (720p). Both are IPS panels with similar levels of brightness: the Realme C25 has slightly higher brightness, but the resolution is definitely a more important thing, so the Redmi 9 Prime wins the display comparison.

Specs & Software

If you need the most advanced hardware setup, you should choose the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. It has a more powerful Helio G80, while the Realme C25 is powered by the Helio G70 chipset. However, the difference in performance is just marginal: the Helio G70 is not a disappointing chipset compared to the G80. The memory configurations are the same: 4 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of native storage depending on the chosen variant. The Redmi 9 Prime runs Android 10 out of the box, while the Realme C25 comes with Android 11. So, you will most likely get longer software support and a more advanced software department with the Realme C25.

Camera

The camera setup of the Realme C25 changes depending on the market. In the international market, the handset comes with a triple camera including a 48 MP main sensor which is definitely better than the 13 MP quad camera found on the Redmi 9 Prime. But the Indian version of the phone has an inferior 13 MP triple camera. If we consider the Indian version, then Redmi 9 Prime is a better camera phone because it adds an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. But if we talk about the international version, Realme C25 is better thanks to its great 48 MP main camera.

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Battery

The Realme C25 has a bigger battery: with a capacity of 6000 mAh, it is able to provide stunning battery life and it even supports wireless charging. The Redmi 9 Prime lacks wireless charging support and comes with a battery capacity of 5020 mAh. Further, the higher resolution of the display makes the energy consumption higher. The Realme C25 is one of the best battery phones of the year, but Redmi 9 Prime is still great when it comes to battery life.

Price

The starting price of the Realme C25 is about €140/$168, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime starts from €106/$127 in the Indian market. If we exclude the display resolution, overall, the Realme C25 is a more convincing handset. But if you care about the resolution, you’d better go for the Redmi 9 Prime which also offers a slightly better chipset, while packing a smaller but still good battery.

Realme C25 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: PRO and CONS

Realme C25

PRO

• Better main camera (intl. version)
• Android 11 out of the box
• Bigger battery
• Reverse charging

CONS

• HD+ display

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PRO

• Full HD+ display
• Better chipset
• Water repellent
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Android 10

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Xiaomi India surprised everyone in August 2020 by bringing back the Prime branding with the launch of Redmi 9 Prime. This handset is nothing but a rebadged original Redmi 9. It debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Now, five months after its release, the device has finally begun to receive the MIUI 12 update.

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, started rolling out MIUI 12 update to Redmi 9 in late September. The update was initially made available for the Chinese variant. At that time, we said that it should be soon making its way to the Indian variant – Redmi 9 Prime.

Unfortunately, all the other regional variants of this smartphone began to get the update but the Indian model did not receive it up until now. Even now, the build (V12.0.1.0.QJCINXM) is in the Stable Beta phase, and hence, it is being only seeded out to select users in the country.

Interestingly, POCO M2, which is basically the same device with more RAM and a different rear design started receiving the MIUI 12 update at the end of December itself. That said, these phones’ (Redmi 9/Redmi 9 Prime, POCO M2) next major update will be Android 11. They may also get the incremental MIUI 12.5 update.

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Major brands and retailers are offering astounding discounts on the occasion of Black Friday deals. Already smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Realme, and others are offering magnanimous discounts on their products. The Chinese electronics manufacturer – Xiaomi has also jumped into the ongoing Black Friday Deals Extravaganza by offering some ecstatic deals on smartphones, wearables, and accessories. Meanwhile, you can also check our Black Friday Deals portal to save maximum this festive season. Here are the Xiaomi India Black Friday Deals:

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi is here with massive discounts on most of its smartphones like Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 9i, Redmi Note 8, and Note 9 series. Moreover, you can save a lot while buying accessories like Power Bank and Redmi Earbuds at attractive prices.

Xiaomi India Black Friday Discount Details

Smartphones

Redmi Note 9 Pro – The company is offering 4GB RAM +128GB variant for Rs 14,999 Rs 17,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9 Prime – There’s a Rs 3000 discount on the actual retail price of the device. The effective price after the discount will be Rs 10,999 Rs 13,999 for 4GBR AM + 128GB storage. Grab Deal

Redmi Note 8 – Encasing a powerful camera and large display, Redmi Note 9 is available at a reduced price of Rs 11,499 Rs 12,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9i – It is an affordable device packing large 128GB storage and 4GB RAM. The users can grab it for Rs 8,888 Rs 10,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 8A Dual – The device is a pure entry-level device available for a reduced price of Rs 6,999 Rs 9,999. Grab Deal

Accessories

Redmi Power Bank – Never get out of the battery power, always carry a power bank. Here’s a fine chance to get a good quality Redmi Power Bank for Rs 699 Rs 1999. Grab Deal

Redmi EarBuds 2C – Improve music listening experience with Redmi EarBuds 2C for Rs 1299. Grab Deal

There are discounts on almost every product from Xiaomi. You need to head over to Amazon, Flipkart to enjoy the discounts. The Xiaomi India Black Friday deals discounts will be applicable between November 26 – 29 via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.

Additionally, you can check our Black Friday Deals guides to save on new smartphones, smart TVs, and Apple products [US only].

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POCO C3 came up as the first POCO smartphone in the entry-level segment. At the moment, Xiaomi has a lot of last-generation entry-level handsets. There are so many devices that it is very hard for non-expert people to recognize which one is the best for their actual needs. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between three entry-level phones by Xiaomi. The first is the POCO C3, while the others are Redmi phones: Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime. You can find all of these devices in the Indian market at very affordable prices.

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Design

While the front side is pretty much the same, POCO C3, Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime have different back covers. All are built with plastic materials, but they have a different look. Given that it comes with just one camera, the Redmi 9i has a cleaner back, but the camera module of the POCO C3 remains small, even though it contains three sensors. The Redmi 9 Prime looks less elegant due to its bigger camera module including a fingerprint reader, but it has better color variants: as you can see in the render, it is available in gradient colors. Last but not least, Redmi 9 Prime has a water-repellent design.

Display

Do not expect a huge quality from these devices when it comes to the displays. Just like most of the entry-level phones, POCO C3 and Redmi 9i have a below-average HD+ resolution. But the Redmi 9 Prime has a Full HD+ panel and it is actually able to provide a higher definition, as well as a high brightness. Further, it has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection making the front panel sturdier. In each case, you get IPS panels with no astonishing color reproduction, but all of them are sufficient displays.

Specs & Software

Even when it comes to the hardware, Redmi 9 Prime wins the comparison. The reason is simple: it has a better chipset. We are talking about the Helio G80 by MediaTek, definitely superior to the Helio G35 found on the POCO C3. Further, it has more internal storage: up to 128 GB in the most expensive variant. The POCO C3 takes the silver medal with its Helio G35 paired with up to 4 GB of RAM. Redmi 9i loses with its Helio G25, but it runs MIUI 12 out of the box like the POCO C3, while Redmi 9 Prime is still based on the MIUI 11 as it is an older device.

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio is again the Redmi 9 Prime which sports a 13 MP quad camera paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of sensors with 5 and 2 MP resolutions for macro and depth calculation. POCO C3 lowers the macro camera to 2 MP and lacks the ultrawide sensor, but it has the same main sensor as the Redmi 9 Prime. Even the Redmi 9i has the same 13 MP sensor, but it lacks secondary cameras. Redmi 9 Prime is also the best selfie phone thanks to an 8 MP snapper.

Battery

POCO C3, Redmi 9 Prime, and Redmi 9i all feature 5000 mAh batteries, but the Redmi 9 Prime has a shorter battery life because it has a display with a higher resolution. The battery king should be Redmi 9i because it has a display with lower brightness, but it naturally depends on the usage.

Price

Redmi 9i is priced at less than Rs. 10,000 ($130) in India, Redmi 9 Prime costs Rs. 10,299 ($140) in its base variant and POCO C3 is priced at Rs. 7,499 (appr. $103). While the POCO C3 provides the highest value for money, the Redmi 9 Prime wins this comparison thanks to its better display and cameras, as well as a stronger chipset.

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Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PROs

• Best hardware
• Best cameras
• Water-repellent
• Fingerprint reader
• Wireless FM radio

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi POCO C3

PROs

• Affordable
• Compact
• MIUI 12
• Build quality
• FM radio

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Xiaomi Redmi 9i

PROs

• Very affordable
• Minimal design
• FM radio

CONS

• Inferior hardware
• No fingerprint scanner

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Ever since Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 in late April, it has been continuously seeding it out to a plethora of its smartphones in the form of beta and stable builds. The latest handsets to receive it in the form of stable release are the Chinese variants of Mi 8 SE and Redmi 9.

Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 SE in May of 2018 in China. The smartphone remained exclusive to the company’s home country. It debuted with MIUI 9.5 based on Android Oreo and was subsequently updated to MIUI 10 and MIUI 11.

The handset even received two Android updates – Android Pie and Android 10 respectively. That said, like any other Xiaomi device launched in 2018 (including POCO F1), the currently rolling out MIUI 12 is the last major update for this phone. It may only receive certain bug fixes and critical security patches if needed.

The MIUI 12 update for Mi 8 SE comes with build number V12.0.2.0.QEBCNXM. At the moment, it is being rolled out in batches in the form of ‘Stable Beta’ (limited to certain users and beta testers).

On the other hand, the MIUI 12 update is also being seeded out to limited Redmi 9 users in China with build number V12.0.4.0.QJCCNXM. This device is also known as Redmi 9 Prime in India.

Since international versions of Xiaomi phones have been receiving new updates nearly after a month from their initial releases in China, we expect global, European, Indonesian, and Indian variant of  Redmi 9/Redmi 9 Prime to get the MIUI 12 update in mid to late October.

Last but not least, although POCO M2 (shiva) shares its design and internals with Redmi 9 (lancelot), it runs a different MIUI build. Hence, the update for it may come late as indicated by the brand executives in a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session.

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Motorola just announced the first handset from the new Moto G9 series: the vanilla Moto G9. It comes with lower-midrange specifications and a very high quality-price ratio. The new budget phone debuted in the Indian market and it will be available to purchase in a few days. While waiting for its launch in the market, we think it is time to compare it with the other potential best-selling budget phones in India. According to us, the most interesting devices with similar specifications launched in the peninsula in the last period are the Redmi 9 Prime and the Realme Narzo 10. Here is an in-depth comparison between their specifications and features which will help you understand which one you should go for.

Motorola Moto G9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs Realme Narzo 10

Design

Motorola Moto G9, Redmi 9 Prime, and Realme Narzo 10 are all built with cheap materials. They come with a polycarbonate body, but they are water-repellent and this is a very nice feature for those who want to use their phone under the rain and other circumstances in which liquids are involved. These handsets have a similar front design, while their rear sides are different. The Moto G9 has a square-shaped camera module placed in the middle, the Realme Narzo 10 has a quad-camera arrangement in the upper-left corner, and the Redmi 9 Prime has four cameras arranged vertically in the middle of the phone. Which one do you like more?

Display

Motorola Moto G9 and Realme Narzo 10 are equipped with below-average IPS panels sporting HD+ resolutions (720p). Nothing special, if you want a great display quality you should not go for these two phones. Redmi 9 Prime is actually better because it has a Full HD+ display, so it offers a higher level of definition. You get a 1080p resolution and even a high 400 nits typical brightness, as well as a slightly wider panel. In each case, you get a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and mono speakers.

Specs & Software

Redmi 9 Prime and Realme Narzo 10 are fueled by the Helio G80 mobile platform, while Motorola Moto G9 has a Snapdragon 662 chipset by Qualcomm. Despite most people will trust the Qualcomm’s chipset on board of the Moto G9 more than MediaTek, the Helio G80 actually comes with higher CPU and GPU performance. Further, you get more internal storage on the Redmi 9 Prime and Realme Narzo 10. Given that Realme Narzo 10 has to manage a display with a lower resolution, we expect it to offer slightly higher performance than Redmi 9 Prime in the most advanced scenarios. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box, but Motorola Moto G9 has a UI close to Android stock instead of a fully customized UI.

Camera

The most advanced camera department belongs to the Realme Narzo 10 which sports a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens and two sensors with 2 MP resolutions for macros and depth. It even comes with a better 16 MP front camera. Right after, we got the Motorola Moto G9 with its 48 MP triple camera lacking an ultrawide sensor. The Redmi 9 Prime is pretty disappointing with its entry-level 13 MP main camera and you should not go for it if you need a decent camera phone.

Battery

Motorola Moto G9 should actually offer a longer battery life not only because of its HD+ resolution and its big battery but also because the Snapdragon 662 chipset is built with a better production process than Helio G80 (11 nm vs 12 nm). Note that we are only judging from the specs on the paper because we did not see the Moto G9 in action (it has been announced today). Moto G9 also comes with slightly faster charging (20W power).

Price

The Motorola Moto G9 is priced at Rs. 11,499, Redmi 9 Prime has an Rs. 9,999 price and Realme Narzo 10 costs Rs. 14,999. While Redmi 9 Prime comes with a more advanced display, the Realme Narzo 10 has better cameras and performance. The Moto G9 sits right in the middle and on the paper it is a Realme Narzo 10 with slightly inferior cameras and less storage.

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Motorola Moto G9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs Realme Narzo 10: PROs and CONS

Realme Narzo 10

PROs

• Long battery life
• Great cameras
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• HD+ display

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PROs

• IR blaster
• FHD+ display
• MIUI 12 out of the box
• micro SD Dedicated slot

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Motorola Moto G9

PROs

• Long battery life
• Water-repellent
• Nice cameras
• Faster charging

CONS

• HD+ display

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Xiaomi India announced the Redmi 9 Prime smartphone in India today. It is the same phone that is selling as Redmi 9 in China, With a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$133), the Redmi 9 Prime manages to impress its fans with features like FHD+ resolution supporting display, gaming-focused processor, a behemoth battery, and quad rear cameras.

Redmi 9 Prime specifications and features

The Redmi 9 Prime is a splash-proof device with an Aura 360 design that brings features like 3D unibody with concentric circles around the rear cameras and anti-fingerprint ripple texture feature for better grip. The Redmi 9 Prime has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It delivers Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The TUV certified screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 3 panel. The screen of the device features a pre-installed screen protector. The smartphone is loaded with MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS.

The gaming-centric Helio G80 chipset by MediaTek powers the Redmi 9 Prime. The phone comes with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the phone.

The Redmi 9 Prime has an AI-driven quad-camera setup that includes a 118-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 12-megapixel main shooter, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length. The Redmi 9 Prime supports AI scene detection, kaleidoscope mode, autofocus, palm shutter, and LED flash. At front, the Redmi 9 Prime flaunts an 8-megapixel selfie camera with portrait mode.

The Redmi 9 Prime is packed with a 5,020mAh battery that offers 2 days of battery life. The retail box comes with a 10W charging through USB-C. Users can take advantage of 18W charging by purchase an 18W rapid charger from Xiaomi India’s stores. Other features that are available on the Redmi 9 Prime are wireless FM radio, dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 1217 ultra-linear speaker, USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, Xiaomi is offering a transparent protective case in the retail package of the device.

Redmi 9 Prime price in India

The Redmi 9 Prime price in India is as follows:

• 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$133)
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$159)
• Color variants: Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, and Matte Black

The Redmi 9 Prime will be available for purchase through the upcoming Prime Day sales on Amazon India on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.  Soon, it will be available through Mi.com, Hi Home, and Mi Studio.

UP NEXT: Redmi 9A gets a 2GB+32GB variant in China priced at 499 (~$71)

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Xiaomi India has confirmed last week that the Redmi 9 Prime will go official in the South East Asia country on August 4 which is just two days away. Now, the device which is an offshoot of the Redmi 9 still falls under the entry-level category but in a surprise twist, the company has disclosed that the Redmi 9 Prime will come with Full HD+ display.

This was made known by Xiaomi India MD Manu Jain via a post on Twitter. The Xiaomi exec also touts the device to present with best-in-class features that no other phone offers in the price band. That is an indication that the Redmi 9 Prime will still retain the affordable pricing the Redmi 9 series is known for.

The Redmi 9 Prime is said to be a rebranded Redmi 9 global variant that was first announced in Spain back in June. So we don’t expect any difference in the spec. The model should pack a 6.53-inch display with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC providing the firepower.

Super excited for the launch of #Redmi9Prime on 4th Aug @ 12 noon! #PrimetimeAllrounder features best-in-class features, one among them being a display, that no other phone offers in the price band.#BackToPrime with #FHD+ display! RT if you this.#Xiaomi #FullHD pic.twitter.com/X1v63NjJNc

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 31, 2020

In terms of the optics, the Redmi 9 Prime will come with a total of five cameras – an 8MP selfie shooter on the front while at the rear, there will be a Quad camera setup. the setup is made up of a 13MP primary camera teaming up with an 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. There will also be a fingerprint reader on the back for biometric authentication.

The Redmi 9 Prime will pack a mammoth 5,020 mAh battery and will feature support for 18W fast charging via a USB-C port.

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Update: Redmi 9 Prime 

As we speculated the other day, Xiaomi is indeed rebranding the Redmi 9 as Redmi 9 Prime for India. Here’s a teaser video posted by the company on YouTube confirming the handset’s name.

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India was the debut country for Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max earlier this year. But it will be one of the last regions to get Redmi 9 as Xiaomi India has finally announced its launch date to be August 4. The handset will be exclusive to Amazon and will be available during the annual Prime Day sale (August 6-7).

Xiaomi or rather Redmi India is teasing the Redmi 9 with “Prime” word for every feature. Also, the company is using #BackToPrime, which suggests the handset to retail as Redmi 9 Prime in the country.

For those unaware, the last Xiaomi phone with such branding was Redmi 4 Prime from 2016 but it did not launch in India. Anyway, this is just a speculation and the “Prime” word used in the teaser could mostly mean “Amazon Prime Day” sale and nothing else.

Having said that, the company recently launched Redmi Note 9 in India starting at ₹11,999. Therefore, we expect the upcoming Redmi 9 to retail at a lower price than that. For context, the 4GB + 64GB variant costs CNY 799 ($114) in China and RM 599 ($141) in Malaysia.

The highlights of the handset include MediaTek Helio G80, quad-camera setup, FHD+ display, and 5,020 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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