Redmi 9 Prime With 5020mAh Battery, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC Launched in India

Redmi has launched a new affordable smartphone in India. It comes with a 5,020mAh battery and a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. Read more to find about Redmi 9 Prime Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Price and Availability

PriceRs 9,999

The Redmi 9 Prime is priced in India at Rs 9,999 for the 64GB storage variant. The 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 11,999.

The new smartphone comes in Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, and Sunrise Flare color options. Sales will start on August 6 via Amazon as a part of an early access sale.

From August 17, the Redmi 9 Prime will be available via mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studios.

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Specifications

Processorocta-core, MediaTek Helio G80
RAM4GB DDR4x
Internal Storage128GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Display6.53-inch, IPS, full-HD+, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
OSAndroid 10
Primary (Rear) CameraFour (13Mp + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP) with flash
Front Camera8MP
Battery5,020mAh

The new smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor and 4GB DDR4x RAM. The 128GB internal storage can be further expanded via a micro SD card (up to 512GB).

In terms of optics, the Redmi 9 Prime sports a quad-camera setup on the back. It uses a 13MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens (118-degree field of view), a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

For selfies and video calling, the handset sports an 8MP front camera. It is backed by a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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Features

  • Four rear cameras
  • 8MP selfie cam
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Infrared (IR) blaster
  • Android 10 OS
  • MIUI 11
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • GPS/ A-GPS
  • IR blaster
  • USB Type-C port
  • Dual-SIM
  • 6.53-inch IPS display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • P2i splash-proof build
  • Four color options

The Redmi 9 Prime runs the Android 10 OS with MIUI 11 on top. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port.

The dual-SIM smartphone features a 6.53-inch IPS display with full-HD+ resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Redmi 9 Prime has a P2i splash-proof build. It measures 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.1mm and weighs 198 grams.

Additional features on the device include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and an infrared (IR) blaster.

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