After the launch of Redmi 9A recently, the company has launched yet another 9-series smartphone in India. The Redmi 9i is a budget device that features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It comes with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC. It comes equipped with 4GB of LPDDR4xRAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. In contrast, the Redmi 9A was made available in 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variants. The new budget phone runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

On the optics front, the Redmi 9i sports a single 13MP rear camera while on the front lies a 5MP selfie shooter. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. Connectivity options include dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 8,299 (~$113). On the other hand, the 128GB model of Redmi 9i costs Rs 9,299 (~$126) in India. It is being made available in Nature Green, Sea Blue, and Midnight Black color options. It goes on sale on September 18 at 12 noon IST through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Store.

Redmi 9i specifications

Display	16.5cm (6.53) HD+ display LCD Display 400 nits (typ) brightness TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification
Rear Camera	13MP main camera AI Portrait mode Document Scanner Kaleidoscope
Front Camera	5MP front camera AI Portrait mode
Dimensions	164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0mm
Processor	MediaTek Helio G25
Weight	194g
Security	Face Unlock
Battery	5000mAh with 10W in-box charger ELB (Enhanced Lifespan Battery) technology
Network	Dual 4G standby
Connectivity	Micro USB 3.5mm headphone jack Bluetooth 5.0
Operating System	MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Variants	4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB Expandable storage up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Available Colours	Nature Green, Sea Blue, Midnight Black

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Today, Redmi announced its Redmi 9 budget phone in India. Soon after, tipster Ishan Agarwal took to Twitter to reveal that the Redmi 9i is coming soon to. Citing his leak, Pricebaba has revealed the specifications of the upcoming phone.

The Redmi 9i could be a rebranded Redmi 9A that debuted in other markets last month. The smartphone is said to feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It could be powered by the Helio G25 SoC and run MIUI 12 based on Android 10. It might pack a 5,000mAh battery and sport a single 13MP rear camera.

Exclusive for @Pricebaba:

Xiaomi is gearing up for Redmi 9i Launch in India!

Check out the storage variants and colour options it will be available in, in the article linked below: https://t.co/qAElZN71uD

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 27, 2020

According to the speculations, Redmi 9i will launch in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants in India. It could be made available in Nature Green, Sea Blue, and Midnight Black color options. It could be priced under Rs 8,000 in the country.

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