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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The Redmi 9C launched last month in Europe as a budget smartphone. The device has triple rear cameras, a massive 5000mAh battery, an octa-core processor and a starting price of €119. It turns out there will be a version of the phone with NFC that will cost a bit more. Renders and pricing of this NFC version have been leaked.

The renders and prices were posted on twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). As seen in the tweet, the NFC version of the budget smartphone will come in the same orange, black, and blue color variants of the standard version.

Here are the official press renders of Redmi 9C NFC in Orange, Black & Blue color options. Prices…
-2GB+32GB: €129
-3GB+64GB: €149 pic.twitter.com/ymEInIVzRH

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) August 5, 2020

The Redmi 9C NFC version will also come in the same configurations as the standard version – 2GB RAM + 32GB and 3GB RAM + 64GB. They will be priced at €129 and €149 respectively, €10 more than the non-NFC version.

There is no info on when the Redmi 9C NFC version will go on sale but if you want a budget phone with NFC for contactless payment, then you may want to wait for Xiaomi to announce the Redmi 9C NFC version.

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The Redmi 9 series from Xiaomi is rumored to include devices such as Redmi 9, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9C NFC edition, and Redmi 9A. Among these, the Chinese firm has already unveiled the Redmi 9 in multiple markets like Spain, Malaysia, and China. Recently, the Redmi 9A was spotted at certification platforms like China’s 3C and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Also, the key specs of the device also appeared on the Xiaomi Philippines website. These appearances suggested that the launch of the Redmi 9A could be near. Today, Xiaomi Malaysia took to its Facebook page to confirm that not only the Redmi 9A, but also the Redmi 9C will be made official on June 30.

The official released by the Chinese firm reveals a big battery and a big display are major highlights of the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C. Also, the image suggests that these phones will come with teardrop notch displays. On the same date, the competitor phone Realme C11 will be announced in markets like Malaysia and Indonesia.

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At the end of May, a well-known tipster shared the key specs of the Redmi 9 series. The leak revealed that the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C will come with HD+ resolution supporting 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels and 5,000mAh batteries. These phones are expected to come with some common features like a 5-megapixel selfie camera, a rear-facing fingerprint reader, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, USB-C port and fast charging support.

The Redmi 9A is rumored to be equipped with Helio G25 chipset. The SoC could be coupled with 3 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with an internal storage of 32 GB. It may come with a 13-megapixel main camera on its back.

The Redmi 9C is rumored to exist in two versions. One is said to feature an NFC chip and the other one lacks support for it. The Redmi 9C NFC edition may come with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system whereas the non-NFC variant may have a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

Both Redmi 9C variants are likely to be fueled by the Helio G35 SoC and 3 GB of RAM. The handset may come with a 64 GB built-in storage. it is not clear whether Malaysia will be receiving both variants of the Redmi 9C.

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GizmoChina carried an exclusive leak yesterday that revealed the pricing, variants, and color editions of the Redmi 9. While Xiaomi is still silent on the arrival of the Redmi 9 series, leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore who had recently shared the specs sheet of the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C NFC edition, Redmi 9C and Redmi 9 has now claimed that the Redmi 9 series scheduled to go official in the coming week. The Redmi 9 is now listed on the Lazada retailer site in the Philippines with full specs, pricing, and images.

Redmi 9 specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with Dot Drop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It protects the eyes of the users from harmful blue light.

The MediaTek Helio G80 chipset with LPDDR4x RAM powers the smartphone. The handset comes with eMMC 5.1 storage. It draws power from a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

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There is a unique circle decoration for the AI quad-camera on the back panel of the Redmi 9. It consists of a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 118-degree field-of-view, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front side of the phone features an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

Some of the other features of the Redmi 9 include Android 10 OS with MIUI 11, dual-SIM slot, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, GPS, IR blaster, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI face unlock noise-canceling microphones and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset measures 163.32 x 77.01 x 91mm and it weighs 198 grams. The back panel of the phone has a textured design that does not attract fingerprint marks.

Redmi 9 Pricing

The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage of the Redmi 9 are priced at 6,990 Peso (~$324) and 7,490 Peso (~$347), respectively on Lazada. Grey, Purple, and Green are three color variants of the Redmi 9.

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Last month, the upcoming Redmi 9 smartphone was spotted at the database of the Bluetooth SIG certification platform. A fresh leak shared by Indian tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed the entire specifications and pricing of the Redmi 9 series. The leak mentions that the lineup includes four devices such as Redmi 9, Redmi 9C with NFC, Redmi 9C without NFC, and Redmi 9A.

Redmi 9, 9C, 9A specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi 9 models have 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels. Except for the Redmi 9 smartphone that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, its other variants such as Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C support HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.

The Redmi 9A is the weakest phone in the Redmi 9 series as it is driven by Helio A25 SoC. It has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

The Redmi 9C is fueled by Helio G35 and 3 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of storage. The Redmi 9 has Helio G70 onboard. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. All models have dual nano-SIM slot and support for a microSD card slot.

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The Redmi 9A has a 13-megapixel rear camera. The Redmi 9C NFC edition has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear whereas the non-NFC version has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The Redmi 9 has a 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. All Redmi 9 phones have 5-megapixel front-facing cameras.

The Redmi 9 models are packed with 5,000mAh batteries. The leak does not mention whether there is support for fast charging. Because the Redmi 8 series came with 18W fast charging, it is likely the Redmi 9 phones will also offer users with rapid charging. The other common features that are available on all three models include fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and infrared blaster. The Redmi 9A does not feature NFC and it is unclear whether Redmi 9 supports it.

Redmi 9, 9C and 9A pricing (Rumored)

The leak mentions the pricing range of the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9 smartphones. In Europe, the Redmi 9A is expected to be priced between 100 euros and 120 euros. The Redmi 9C NFC and non-NFC versions are expected to cost between 130 euros and 150 euros. The Redmi 9 is likely to cost between 160 euros and 180 euros. The Redmi 9 series is likely to debut later this month.

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