Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Name: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Brand: Xiaomi

Display6.53" 1080 x 2340 pixels

ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery5020 mAh

5.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2020, August 04

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)

Weight

198 g (6.98 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

Water-repellent coating

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)

Size

6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Android 10, MIUI 11

Chipset

Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

NFC

Radio

Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required)

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5020 mAh

Charging

18W wired

Misc

Colors

Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare

Models

M2004J19PI

SAR

0.85 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

battery

5020mAh, about 1 full dayAt mixed daily use (calls, messaging, social media, some video), you'll need a charge by evening; heavy screen time drops this to an afternoon refill.

charging

18W wired, roughly 1.5 to 2 hoursFrom dead to full takes around 90 to 120 minutes via USB-C, so it's not quick but acceptable for overnight or between-day top-ups.

display

6.53″ LCD, 400 nits peakBright enough for indoor reading and outdoor use in moderate sun, but 400 nits means you may need to shade the screen in direct bright daylight; the 1080p resolution at 395ppi is sharp enough for text and photos on a 6.5-inch screen.

performance

Helio G80, entry-level gamingThe Mediatek octa-core with Mali-G52 GPU handles light titles (Candy Crush, Among Us) smoothly, but struggles with 3D games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty Mobile at medium to high settings.

camera

13MP wide, 8MP ultrawide, macroThe f/2.2 main and ultrawide cover everyday shots, group photos, and close-up detail; 1080p video at 30fps is basic but functional for social media; low light will be noticeably grainy without ample light.

durability

Gorilla Glass 3, water-repellent coatingGorilla Glass 3 (2012-era) resists scratches reasonably but chips easier than modern versions; the water-repellent coating protects against splashes and sweat, not full submersion.