We thought we’ve seen the last of the Redmi 9 series but apparently, not yet, as we’re getting three new models under this line.
The new Redmi 9i Sport and 9A Sport seems unnecessary. They are essentially the same with their non-Sport variants that came out back in 2020. In fact, the two models themselves are essentially the same as they share identical cameras, processors, and screens.
Their only key difference is the screen brightness, which is higher on the 9A.
They also differ in storage. The Redmi 9A Sport has 4GB of RAM and an option between 64GB and 128GB of storage. It starts at INR6,999 (around Php4,800). Meanwhile, the 9i Sport is capped at 32GB of storage but comes in 2GB and 3GB options. This one starts at INR8,799 (around Php6,100).
Redmi 9i Sport Specs
- Android 10, MIUI 12
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.53-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, 269ppi
- 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- PowerVR GE8320 GPU
- 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel rear camera, f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash
- Water-repellent coating
- Loudspeaker
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- FM Radio
- microUSB
- Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9mm
- Weight: 194g
- Colors: Metallic Blue, Coral Green, Carbon Black
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W
Redmi 9A Sport Specs
- Android 10, MIUI 12
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.53-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, 269ppi
- 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core processor
- 2GB/3GB RAM
- PowerVR GE8320 GPU
- 32GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel rear camera, f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash
- Water-repellent coating
- Loudspeaker
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- FM Radio
- microUSB
- Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9mm
- Weight: 194g
- Colors: Metallic Blue, Coral Green, Carbon Black
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W
The Redmi 9 Activ is identical to the initial Redmi 9 model. Only this time, the orange and blue colors have been replaced with Green and Purple color gradients. It also has a higher 6GB of RAM from 4GB. You can get this one for a starting price of INR9,499 (around Php6,500).
Redmi 9 Activ Specs
- Android 10, MIUI 12
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.53-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, 269ppi
- 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor
- 4GB/6GB RAM
- PowerVR GE8320 GPU
- 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel (f/2.2, PDAF) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear camera, LED flash
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Water-repellent coating
- Loudspeaker
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- FM Radio
- microUSB
- Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9mm
- Weight: 194g
- Colors: Metallic Purple, Coral Green, Carbon Black
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W