Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi 9
- Xiaomi Redmi 9C
- Xiaomi Redmi 9A
- Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Xiaomi Redmi 9Xiaomi Redmi 9CXiaomi Redmi 9AXiaomi Redmi 9T
Xiaomi Redmi 9Xiaomi Redmi 9CXiaomi Redmi 9AXiaomi Redmi 9T
Model aliasM2004J19G
Redmi 9 Prime
M2004J19AG
M2004J19C
M2004C3MI
M2006C3MNG
M2006C3MG
M2006C3LG
M2006C3LI
M2006C3LC
M2004C3L
M2010J19SG

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width77.01 mm
7.701 cm
0.253 ft
3.032 in
75.9 mm
7.59 cm
0.249 ft
2.988 in
75.9 mm
7.59 cm
0.249 ft
2.988 in
77.3 mm
7.73 cm
0.254 ft
3.043 in
Height163.32 mm
16.332 cm
0.536 ft
6.43 in
164.4 mm
16.44 cm
0.539 ft
6.472 in
164.4 mm
16.44 cm
0.539 ft
6.472 in
162.3 mm
16.23 cm
0.532 ft
6.39 in
Thickness9.1 mm
0.91 cm
0.03 ft
0.358 in
9.1 mm
0.91 cm
0.03 ft
0.358 in
9.1 mm
0.91 cm
0.03 ft
0.358 in
9.6 mm
0.96 cm
0.031 ft
0.378 in
Weight198 g
0.44 lbs
6.98 oz
196 g
0.43 lbs
6.91 oz
196 g
0.43 lbs
6.91 oz
198 g
0.44 lbs
6.98 oz
Volume114.45 cm³
6.95 in³
113.55 cm³
6.9 in³
113.55 cm³
6.9 in³
120.44 cm³
7.31 in³
ColorsMidnight Grey
Forest Green
Polar White
Mint Green
Pepper Grey
Granite Gray
Peacook Green
Sky Blue
Carbon Gray
Twilight Blue
Sunrise Orange
Ocean Green
Body materialsPlasticPlasticPlasticPolycarbonate

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
Number of SIM cards2222
FeaturesDual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
CDMACDMA 800 MHz (BC0)---
W-CDMAW-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
LTELТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 4
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 4
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)МΙUΙ V12 (Аndrоid 10)
МΙUΙ V12.5 (Аndrоid 11)
МΙUΙ 12 (Аndrоid 10)МΙUΙ 12 (Аndrоid 10)МΙUΙ V12 (Аndrоid 10)

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCМеdiаТеk Неliо G80 (МТ6769Т)МеdiаТеk Неliо G35 (МТ6765G)МеdiаТеk Неliо G25 (МТ6762G)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 662 (SМ6115)
Process technology12 nm12 nm12 nm11 nm
CPU2х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А554х 2.3 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А534х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А534х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 260)
CPU bits64 bit64 bit64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8.2-AARMv8-AARMv8-AARMv8-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB
CPU cores8888
CPU frequency2000 MHz2300 MHz2000 MHz2000 MHz
GPUARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2IMG PowerVR GE8320IMG PowerVR GE8320Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU cores2---
GPU frequency950 MHz680 MHz650 MHz950 MHz
RAM capacity3 GB
4 GB
6 GB
2 GB
3 GB
2 GB4 GB
6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4XLPDDR3LPDDR4X
RAM channelsDouble channelDouble channelSingle channelDouble channel
RAM frequency1700 MHz1733 MHz833 MHz1766 MHz
---3rd Gen Qualcomm AI Engine

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
32 GB
64 GB
32 GB64 GB
128 GB
eMMC 5.1UFS 2.1eMMC 5.164GB - UFS 2.1
128GB - UFS 2.2

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

TypesmicroSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
miniSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
miniSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyIPSIPSIPSIPS
Diagonal size6.53 in
165.86 mm
16.59 cm
6.53 in
165.86 mm
16.59 cm
6.53 in
165.86 mm
16.59 cm
6.53 in
165.86 mm
16.59 cm
Width2.92 in
74.18 mm
7.42 cm
2.83 in
71.88 mm
7.19 cm
3.2 in
81.32 mm
8.13 cm
3.2 in
81.32 mm
8.13 cm
Height5.84 in
148.35 mm
14.84 cm
5.88 in
149.48 mm
14.95 cm
5.69 in
144.56 mm
14.46 cm
5.69 in
144.56 mm
14.46 cm
Aspect ratio2:1
2:1 (18:9)
2.08:11.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels1080 x 2246 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density247 ppi
97 ppcm
382 ppi
150 ppcm
337 ppi
132 ppcm
337 ppi
132 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area87.77 %86.38 %94.51 %94 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Scratch resistant
2.5D curved glass screen
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
400 cd/m²
70% NTSC
1500:1
TÜV Rheinland Certified Reading Mode
2.5D curved glass screen2.5D curved glass screen2.5D curved glass screen
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
DotDisplay
Widivine L1 Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
400 cd/m²
1500:1

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
---Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Vibration motor

Main rear camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model---Samsung S5KGM2
Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Sensor format---1/2"
Pixel size-1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
0.8 µm
0.000800 mm
Aperturef/2.2f/1.8f/1.8f/1.79
Field of view75.2 °---
Number of lenses---6
Flash typeLEDLEDLEDLED
Image resolution4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
8000 x 6000 pixels
48 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
---Sony IMX582 versions also available
Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning)

Ultra-wide camera

Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.

Sensor modelOmniVision OV8856---
Sensor format1/4"--1/4"
Pixel size1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
--1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
Aperturef/2.2--f/2.2
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)13 mm *(35 mm / full frame)--13 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Field of view118 °--120 °
Image resolution8 MP--8 MP
GalaxyCore GC8034 version also available(#2)---

Macro camera

Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.

Pixel size1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
--1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4--
Image resolution5 MP5 MP-2 MP
Working distance---20 mm
2 cm
0.066 ft
0.787 in

Depth-sensing camera

Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.

Sensor modelGalaxyCore GC02M1--GalaxyCore GC02M1
Sensor format1/5"--1/5"
Pixel size1.75 µm
0.001750 mm
--1.75 µm
0.001750 mm
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4-f/2.4
Image resolution2 MP2 MP-2 MP

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Pixel size---1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
Aperturef/2f/2.4f/2.4f/2.05
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent-27 mm *(35 mm / full frame)27 mm *(35 mm / full frame)-
Field of view77.8 °---
Number of lenses---4
Image resolution3520 x 2270 pixels
7.99 MP
1600 x 1200 pixels
1.92 MP
1600 x 1200 pixels
1.92 MP
3520 x 2270 pixels
7.99 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesFace unlock
HDR
Face detection
Face unlock
HDR
Face unlock
HDR
Face unlock
HDR
Face detection

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Stereo speakers
Smart PA
Dual microphones with active noise cancellation
1216 linear speaker
Vibration motor
--Dual microphones with active noise cancellation
Hi-Res Audio

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioYesYesYesYes

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS
GРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11ас 5GНz
802.11аd
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version5.05.05.05.0
FeaturesA2DP
EDR
HID
LE
A2DP
EDR
HID
LE
A2DP
EDR
HID
LE
A2DP
EDR
HID
LE

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBUSB Type-CMicro USBMicro USB
Version2.02.02.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYesYesYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
ViLTE
VoWiFi
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
ViLTE
VoWiFi
NFC market dependentModel M2006C3MNG - NFC
Model M2006C3MG - no NFC
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Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity5020 mAh5000 mAh5000 mAh6000 mAh
TypeLi-IonLi-PolymerLi-PolymerLi-Ion
Charger output power5 V / 2 A
9 V / 2 A
5 V / 2 A5 V / 2 A9 V / 2 A
Quick charge technologyQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0---
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
---22.5W in-box charger

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)1.239 W/kg0.62 W/kg0.738 W/kg0.937 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)1.485 W/kg1.29 W/kg1.496 W/kg1.117 W/kg
Head SAR (USA)1.454 W/kg-1.191 W/kg1.38 W/kg
Body SAR (USA)1.409 W/kg-0.917 W/kg1.27 W/kg
Head SAR (India)0.506 W/kg0.729 W/kg0.528 W/kg-
Body SAR (India)0.833 W/kg0.515 W/kg0.791 W/kg-

Additional features

Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.

Additional featuresP2i splash-proof nano-coating
Redmi 9 Prime - Matte Black
Mint Green
Space Blue
Sunrise Flare
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