Xiaomi launches Redmi 9A in SA
Xiaomi announced that it launched two new entry-level Redmi devices which the 9 and A9 smartphones in South Africa.
According to Xiaomi, the Redmi 9 is the first entry-level smartphone to offer an all-purpose quad-camera and it features powerful chipsets with premium features.
Here are specifications on the phones:
1. Redmi 9
The Redmi 9 smartphone comes with a 6.53-inch 1080 x 2340 LCD display with a Dot Drop notch.
Its rear camera setup consists of a 13MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor, while the front gets an 8MP lens.
It comes equipped with a MediaTek Helio G80 chip and 4GB RAM, promising 107% better performance than its predecessor.
For all-day use, it sports a 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Storage capacity comes in at 64GB, although this can be expanded with an additional 512GB via a microSD card.
The Redmi 9 is available in three colours – Carbon Grey, Ocean Green and Sunset Purple.
2. Redmi 9A
The Redmi 9A which is the more affordable version features a MediaTek Helio G25 processor with 2GB RAM and storage capacity of 32GB.
Its display also measures 6.53-inches but offers a lower resolution of 1,600 x 720.
For taking pictures, it features a single 13MP camera on the back and 5MP lens on the front.
It also comes with an above-average battery size of 5,000mAh.
Both smartphones are now available from mia.africa.com, Takealot, TFG, the FNB eBucks store and Hi-Online.
The Redmi 9 retails for R3,599, while the Redmi 9A is priced at R1,999.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 9A | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Display | 6.53-inch 1,600 x 720 LCD | 6.53-inch 1,080 x 2,340 LCD |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB |
| Front camera | 5MP | 8MP |
| Rear camera | 13MP | 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP |
| Network | LTE | LTE |
| Connectivity | 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Micro USB | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,020mAh |
Written by: Gabriella Steyn.
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