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Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.53 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) 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 9T (4GB + 64GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

25%

4.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.0

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 86%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

25%

4.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.0

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

5.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 4.6 points, which is lower than 55.5% of smartphones.
4.6
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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor model which is slower than processors in 76% 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
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% 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 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% 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
48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 79.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 76.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% 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
6,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% 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
190 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 190 min which is slower than 97.7% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes 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
162.3 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.3 mm which is shorter than 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
77.3 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.3 mm which is wider than 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.6 mm which is thicker than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% 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
112,266 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 112,266 cm³ which is larger than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) 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 (150 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    150 vs 99.5
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£70 vs £260).
    £70 vs £260
  • 50% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (9 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    9 W vs 6 W
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 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
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.79 & 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 has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.79 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 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 (150 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    150 vs 99.5
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 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.
  • 1.3 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 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
  • 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
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 36.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (600 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 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
  • 42.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,246 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,246 vs 10,783
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.04 vs 7.3).
    7.04 vs 7.34
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    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 9T
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.64 vs 8.000).
    7.64 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 36.8% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (600 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 42.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,246 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,246 vs 10,783
  • 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
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (11 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    11 nm vs 6 nm
  • 64.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (336 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    336 vs 942
  • 88% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (373 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    373 vs 3,115
  • 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
  • 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
  • 90.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (367 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    367 vs 3,825
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 52% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,215 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    average of multiple submissions
    1,215 vs 2,533
  • 45.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.91 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 60.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (485 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    485 vs 1,226
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 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.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No voice command support
    This smartphone does not support voice commands, the average smartphone does. 98.9% of smartphones include voice command support.
  • 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 (48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 8 MP & 2 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
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 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
  • 33.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (437 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    437 nits vs 660 nits
  • 563 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (437 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    437 nits vs 1,000 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
  • 128 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (190 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    190 min vs 62 min
  • 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
  • 50% slower reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (2.5 W vs 5 W). The average smartphone speed is 5 W.
    2.5 W vs 5 W
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.3 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 14.8% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (112266 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    112,266 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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gsmarena.com
18/02/2021
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unbox.ph
26/01/2021
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gsmarena.com
09/03/2021
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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB)

  • Very long or 'record-breaking' battery life (6000mAh capacity) that can last multiple days for some users.
  • Excellent value for money and an affordable price point.
  • Large 6.53-inch Full HD+ (1080p) display, which is considered sharp for its price range.
  • Good performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming, thanks to the Snapdragon 662 chipset.
  • Premium-looking design with a unique anti-fingerprint textured finish.
  • Inclusion of dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a standalone microSD card slot, and an IR blaster.
  • Main 48MP camera performs well in good lighting conditions, delivering decent and vibrant images.
  • Comes with useful inclusions in the box such as a 22.5W charger (though it supports 18W fast charging) and a clear protective case.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB)

  • A significant number of users have reported a critical 'deadboot' issue (motherboard failure) after several months of use.
  • Camera quality is inconsistent, particularly criticized for poor low-light performance and slow shutter response/focusing issues.
  • The large 6.53-inch screen size makes one-handed operation difficult for some users.
  • The phone can experience lag or slow performance, especially during heavy gaming or after extended use.
  • The speakers, while stereo, have been described by some as sounding 'terrible' or like they are coming from a 'cardboard box'.
  • The software (MIUI) includes pre-installed apps and ads (bloatware) that some users find annoying and intrusive.
  • Display quality receives mixed reviews, with some finding it dim and lacking color accuracy.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T (4GB + 64GB) is an entry-level smartphone featuring a large 6.53-inch Full HD+ Dot Drop display, powered by the efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and a substantial 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It offers a versatile 48MP AI quad-camera setup, dedicated dual speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The main pros are its exceptional battery life, high-resolution screen rare in its price segment, and reliable performance for daily tasks. Potential cons include a plastic build and the absence of NFC in some regional models.

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