Redmi 9A gets a new (4GB/128GB) variant in China
What's the story
Xiaomi has launched a 4GB/128GB variant of the Redmi 9A in China. The new model joins the existing 2GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants that were launched in July this year.
As for the key highlights, the Redmi 9A comes with a waterdrop notch design, an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, a single rear camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Here's our roundup.
Design and display
Redmi 9A: At a glance
The Redmi 9A has a splash-resistant plastic body with a waterdrop notch design and noticeable bezels on all the sides. It misses out on a fingerprint scanner but supports Face Unlock feature.
The handset bears a 6.53-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9. Further, it comes in Clear Sky Blue, Sand Black, and Lake Green color options.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Redmi 9A sports a single 13MP (f/2.2) rear camera along with an LED flash. Up front, it houses a 5MP (f/2.2) camera for selfies and video calling.
Internals
Under the hood
The Redmi 9A draws power from an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, paired with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
The handset runs on Android 10-based MIUI 12 and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, it offers support for Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE, a headphone jack, and a micro-USB port.
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How much does it cost?
The Redmi 9A costs CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,300) for the base-end 2GB/32GB model and CNY 599 (roughly Rs. 6,400) for the mid-range 4GB/64GB version. The newly-launched 4GB/128GB variant carries a price-tag of CNY 799 (roughly Rs. 8,600).