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Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.53 inchesMain camera megapixels:13 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB)
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

5.3

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

25%

3.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

4.8

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 93%
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    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

25%

3.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

4.8

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

5.3
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G80
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G80 processor model which is slower than processors in 93% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 13 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 88.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 95.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
16.3 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 16.3 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 93.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.53 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.53 inches which is smaller than the screens of 78% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,020 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,020 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 58% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.32 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.32 mm which is shorter than 53.8% of smartphones.
Width
77.01 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.01 mm which is wider than 75.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm which is thicker than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Weight
198 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 198 g which is heavier than 52.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
112,959 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 112,959 cm³ which is larger than 85% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (131 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    131 vs 99.5
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 0.4% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5020 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 13.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Xiaomi Redmi 9C
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.05 vs 8.000).
    9.05 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (131 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    131 vs 99.5
  • 0.4% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5020 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G80 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G80 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G80 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G80 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 56.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (412 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    412 vs 942
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 78.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (664 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    664 vs 3,115
  • 22.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,394 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,394 vs 10,783
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 46.6% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (5500 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    5,500 million vs 10,300 million
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 48.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,305 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    Average score from multiple user submissions
    1,305 vs 2,533
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 82.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (664 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    664 vs 3,825
  • 86.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (171 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    171 vs 1,226
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 39.1% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,671 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,671 vs 4,389
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP & 8 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (330 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    330 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.14 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.53 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.01 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.01 mm vs 76 mm
  • 15.5% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (112959 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    112,959 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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smetechguru.co.za
25/11/2020
Summary of the review
Quick review of the Xiaomi Redmi 9C
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manilashaker.com
08/09/2020
Summary of the review
Redmi 9C Full Review – New Generation of Budget Phones
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gadgetbytenepal.com
04/11/2020
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Gadgetbyte: Redmi 9C Review: Budget Phone Done Right
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB)

  • Terrific and long-lasting 5000mAh battery life, often lasting one and a half to two days with normal use.
  • Good value for money as a budget-friendly option.
  • Decent main camera performance with natural colors and solid detail in ample daytime lighting conditions.
  • Large 6.53-inch HD+ display provides an immersive experience for media consumption.
  • Sturdy build quality with a textured plastic finish that helps prevent smudges and provides good grip.
  • Dedicated triple slot for dual SIM cards and a microSD card for expandable storage.
  • Fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock are available security features, with the former being responsive.
  • Includes a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Performance is sufficient for basic daily tasks like browsing, social media, and light gaming (e.g., Mobile Legends, COD Mobile on low settings).

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi 9C (4GB + 128GB)

  • Performance can be slow, laggy, and buggy, especially with the 2GB RAM variant or after extended use, with some users reporting unresponsiveness over time.
  • Outdated micro-USB port instead of the more modern USB-C, which contributes to very slow charging times (around 3 hours to full charge).
  • Camera performance in low-light/night conditions is poor, producing dark or washed-out images with slow shutter speeds.
  • The display has poor outdoor visibility in direct sunlight due to modest brightness levels.
  • The software (MIUI) includes pre-installed apps (bloatware) and occasional ads in the user interface and default apps.
  • Audio quality from the single, downward-firing speaker lacks bass and can be unbalanced or distort at maximum volume.
  • Some users report the phone can overheat, particularly when using a hotspot or during heavy use.
  • Not suitable for demanding 3D games or heavy multitasking due to the entry-level processor and limited RAM.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 (4GB + 128GB) is an affordable smartphone that delivers impressive value for its price point. Key characteristics include a 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display and a MediaTek Helio G80 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, providing capable performance for everyday use. Its main pros are a versatile 13MP quad-camera setup, a large 5,020mAh battery for extended life, and the inclusion of useful features like an NFC sensor (market dependent), dual-SIM support, and a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. A common con is its use of a micro-USB charging port instead of the more modern USB-C standard, and performance might slow down under heavy gaming or intensive multitasking.

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