Mi Nepal has launched the successors of popular Redmi 8 and 8A in the market. The new Redmi 9 comes with a lot of improvements over its predecessor. This lineup of Xiaomi is very popular in the budget range segment. This series always sits under Rs 20,000 price tag and brings good hardware and value to the table. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Price in Nepal is Rs 16,999 for the 3/32 GB version and the price of Redmi 9A is Rs 11,499. Both of these are entry-level smartphones and have interesting features.
The Redmi 9 is the successor of Redmi 8 and it has many improvements in different aspects. There is a much better processor, larger screen, higher resolution, slightly bigger battery, and improved camera set. All these things mean a better phone and improved successor. The price of this model is also reasonable. Then we have the new Redmi 9A. It is the successor of Redmi 8A and it also comes with good new specs like big screen and new processor.
These smartphones are key products for the budget market of Nepal. Many people purchase mobile phones in this segment. And models here are expected to provide the best value for money. Xiaomi has done many changes in the phones of this family since the first version came into the market. For now, lets us see the hardware and specs details.
Redmi 9 Specifications Overview
- Display: 6.53 Inches IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080×2340
- Protection: Gorilla Glass 3
- SoC: Mediatek Helio G80 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 dual-core and 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Hexa-core sets
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 3/4/6 GB RAM
- Storage: 32/64/128 GB eMMC 5.1 On-Board
- Battery: 5020 mAh Lithium Polymer
- Fast Charging Rate: 18W
- Back Camera: 4 modules
- 13 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (Main-Wide)
- 8 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (Ultrawide)
- 5 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (Macro)
- 2 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (Depth)
- Front Camera: 8 Megapixel with f/2.0 aperture
- OS: Android 9 (MIUI 11)
- Connectivity: USB Type-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Sensors: Rear-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, IR Blaster
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Price in Nepal: Rs 17,999 (4/64 GB), Rs 16,999 (3/32 GB)
Core Internal Details
Xiaomi Redmi 9 comes with Helio G80 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB storage for the base model. Another model has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The Helio G80 used in this phone is an entry range octa-core processor from Mediatek made by focusing on games. This chip has one low power dual-core and another high power Hexa core set. There is MediaTek HyperEngine Game Technology that helps to do good resource management, provide power efficiency and smoother gameplay. The Helio G80 also has AI features to improve the camera’s post-processing. If we compare this processor to Snapdragon 439 of last year, it is a very good jump.
Camera
This year, we see very good improvements to the camera. There are 4 cameras on the backside whereas there were just two modules on Redmi 8 last year. The Redmi 9 has a 13 MP wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Then there is an 8 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. There is a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture and 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Redmi 9 can record videos at 1080p 30 fps at maximum. This is reasonable and expected from the phone of this caliber. The main improvement in this year’s model is the addition of two more cameras.
There are two new cameras this time. One is Macro and one is ultrawide. These add new power and benefit to the camera. Last year there was a depth sensor but this time the most important thing has been added that is wide-angle. Ultrawide camera is very important and helps to take more details in a wide field of view. This new addition makes Redmi 9 a better upgrade this year. Macro is also there but it is not as useful for many normal users in our view. For selfies, there is an 8 MP sensor at the front which is standard these days.
Redmi 9A Specifications Overview
- Display: 6.53 Inches IPS LCD Screen
- Resolution: 720×1600
- SoC: Mediatek Helio G25 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 32 GB Internal
- Battery: 5000 mAh Lithium Polymer
- Charging Rate: 10W
- Back Camera: 1 module
- 13 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera: 5 Megapixel with f/2.5 aperture
- OS: Android 10 (MIUI 12)
- Connectivity: micro USB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Sensors: Gyrosensor, Proximity
Redmi 9A Price in Nepal: Rs 11,499 (2/32 GB)
Processor, Power, and Display
Redmi 9A is a new 2020 phone with 8 core 2 GHz Helio G25 processor. It is a new generation chipset made for entry-level smartphone and entertainment lovers. According to Mediatek, the chip has HyperEngine technology which helps in resource management and performance optimization. Xiaomi Redmi 9A has Helio G25 chipset, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB storage which means it has basic hardware. It is a bare minimum requirement these days and decent performance is expected from this kind of setup.
At the front side, there is a 6.53″ Dot Drop display with HD+ resolution and notch for the front camera. These days we find a big screen on phones of all price range. These days phones have gotten larger with larger screens. This is good for watching videos, browsing the web, and general content consumption. If we see it from a user perspective, it is good because we can get more screen real estate for less price.
Inside there is a 5000 mAh battery for powering the device. Redmi 9A has a power-efficient processor, HD+ screen resolution but a 6.53″ screen. This means the phone should have a very decent battery life and screen on time.
Redmi 9A Camera
This is a basic phone and one of the cheapest offering from the company. This is why Xiaomi Redmi 9A has one camera at the backside. There is a 13 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture. It can take 1080p resolution videos and decent photos. There is good software integration with features such as AI Portrait, AI Beautify 5.0, and scene detection. This is a very basic and standard setup for this price range.
For selfies, there is a 5 MP sensor on the dot drop at top of the screen. This also has features like Palm shutter, screen flash, portrait selfies, and AI Face Unlock. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, so we have face unlock on this phone.
Impressions
Xiaomi Nepal has now launched all phones of the 9 series. Before these phones, they had launched Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. Now with these new launches, the series is whole and people have options in every category. If we see the predecessors, both of these newly launched phones have significant upgrades. Now it only makes sense to purchase these new 2020 models.
The Redmi 9 offers better value as it has a new faster processor, bigger battery, and improved set of cameras. This can be a good phone for people in a tight budget who want light gaming and a good set of cameras. Xiaomi Redmi 9 price in Nepal is also reasonable and it takes the place of its predecessor by offering more at same cost.
The Redmi 9A is also a very good option for the price. The phone has limited resources with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. But there is a new processor and a large battery. Most importantly there is a big screen, big battery, and new power-efficient processor. These things make Redmi 9A a very good option for a phone at this price.
