Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
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Design17
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Rear Camera12
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos5
Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek Helio G80 -
Octa core (2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core) -
4 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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6.53 inches (16.59 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
60 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 13 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 5 MP Macro Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5020 mAh, Li-Polymer -
18W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB / 128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 512 GB -
Water Resistant
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB Prices in India
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
4.0/5
by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 13 Aug 2020
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
At a starting price of Rs 9,999, the Redmi 9 Prime is a strong contender for being the go-to phone under Rs 10,000. It is one of the few phones that offer a FHD+ display at this price point. This is paired with a solid and reliable MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and long battery life, among other things.
Pros
- Full HD display
- Solid battery life
- Decent performance
Cons
- Average cameras
- Lacks Night mode
- Hefty build
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4.0/5
Verdict
At a starting price of Rs 9,999, the Redmi 9 Prime is a strong contender for being the go-to phone under Rs 10,000. It is one of the few phones that offer a FHD+ display at this price point. This is paired with a solid and reliable MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and long battery life, among other things.
- Full HD display
- Solid battery life
- Decent performance
Pros
- Average cameras
- Lacks Night mode
- Hefty build
Cons
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Summary
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is currently available in the following configuration: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage at ₹13,599. The 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage configuration is currently out of stock, with a last known price of ₹11,999. On the software side, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime runs on Android v10 Q with MIUI.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is built around the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, Mali-G52 graphics and LPDDR4X RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime records an AnTuTu score of 191,437, along with Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of 367 and 1,203, respectively.
On the display front, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime gets a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with 1080x2340 px (FHD+) resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display also has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and is protected by Corning Gorilla.
The physical dimensions of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime are 163.3 mm × 77 mm × 9.1 mm (H x W x T), while the device weighs 198 grams.
Powering Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is a 5020 mAh Li-polymer battery type with support for 18W Fast charging. In battery testing, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime records a PCMark battery life of 13h 31m and takes 2h 52m 44s to charge from 20% to 100%. After 30 minutes of gaming, the battery drain is 5%, while the recorded heating is 13%.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime provides 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage based on eMMC 5.1 storage, with support for expandable storage up to 512 GB. For cellular connectivity, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: Nano and works with 4G networks.
For connectivity, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, along with Bluetooth v5.0 and GPS with A-GPS and Glonass. On the audio front, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime includes a 3.5 mm audio jack. Biometric security is handled by a fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera system on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime consists of a quad setup, combining a 13 MP wide angle primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle secondary camera, a 5 MP macro tertiary camera, and a 2 MP depth quaternary camera. The setup supports autofocus with phase detection autofocus. Video recording on the rear cameras goes up to Full HD @30 fps.
On the front, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime uses a single front camera with an 8 MP primary camera and a wide angle lens. Video recording reaches up to Full HD @30 fps.
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 6, 2020 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 12 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G52 | |||||||
| RAM | 4 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
POCO C85 5G
553,034
Lava Virat V1 5G
515,146
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
513,416
HMD Vibe 2 5G
511,972
boltt Evo 4G
495,830
Infinix Smart 20 4G
366,645
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
191,437
*Group: 10-14k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
16 s
Lava Virat V1 5G
20 s
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
21 s
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
22 s
boltt Evo 4G
25 s
POCO C85 5G
27 s
Infinix Smart 20 4G
35 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
POCO C85 5G
5 %
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
5 %
HMD Vibe 2 5G
6 %
realme P4 Lite 4G
6 %
Tecno Spark Go 3
7 %
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
7 %
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
7 %
*Group: 10-14k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
13.4 %
POCO C85 5G
13.4 %
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
14.8 %
Tecno Spark Go 3
19.9 %
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
22.5 %
HMD Vibe 2 5G
23.6 %
realme P4 Lite 4G
28.1 %
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
GeekBench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches (16.59 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.06 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 163.3 mm |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Wide Angle
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
Macro
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5020 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Lava Virat V1 5G
21.5 hrs
POCO C85 5G
15.3 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
13.5 hrs
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
11 hrs
boltt Evo 4G
10.7 hrs
HMD Vibe 2 5G
10.7 hrs
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
10.2 hrs
*Group: 10-14k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
POCO C85 5G
1.1 hrs
Lava Blaze Amoled 2
1.4 hrs
Infinix Smart 20 4G
2.2 hrs
HMD Vibe 2 5G
2.3 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB
2.9 hrs
Lava Virat V1 5G
3.1 hrs
boltt Evo 4G
3.2 hrs
*Group: 10-14k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G | |||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.854 W/kg, Body: 0.417 W/kg | |||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) 5GHz | |||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB User Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime 128GB Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.53", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5020 mAh |
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹11,999 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4 GB + 64 GB) | Amazon | ₹13,599 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹11,999 |
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