Xiaomi launches its latest entry-level champion smartphone: Redmi 9 in The Philippines

Starting at PHP 6,990, Redmi 9 reinvents the entry-level smartphone experience with versatile camera capabilities and exceptional performance.

Xiaomi releases Redmi 9 sale today in The Philippines. This brand-new entry-level smartphone touts major upgrades from its predecessor, including an all-purpose AI quad-camera set up, 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display, powerful chipset, and edgy design. 

Priced from PHP 6,990, Redmi 9 will be available for purchase offline starting from July 3, 2020 and online from July 7, 2020. 

Reinventing the entry-level smartphone experience 

As the first entry-level Redmi smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera set up, Redmi 9 helps capture life’s special moments. Whether you’re looking to take a quick snap, wide- angle group shot, close-up with stunning details or beautiful portrait photos, Redmi 9 has you covered. The device also integrates fun and creativity into the photography experience with premium camera features, including kaleidoscope and palm shutter. 

Meanwhile, users can view more with Redmi 9’s bigger and better screen. Featuring a 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display, Redmi 9 offers an optimal visual experience with crystal-clear detail at your fingertips. It also comes with TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Corning® Gorilla® Glass for on-the-go protection. 

Optimized performance for all 

On the performance front, Redmi 9 sports an optimized MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, delivering a 207% improved performance1 over its predecessor. Paired with a 5020mAh (typ) large capacity battery, Redmi 9 packs the power you need for everyday work and play. This performance beast even supports 18W fast charging technology to keep your sideline time to a minimum so you can get back in the game. 

Stylish with more features to love 

Redmi 9 features the stunning smartphone design you deserve. On the back cover, it leverages a chic gradient color design and an anti-fingerprint ripple texture. The rear fingerprint sensor is specially designed to sit beside the camera set, and surrounded by a trendy circle design featured on Redmi’s current smartphone lineup. Altogether, this makes Redmi 9 even more comfortable to hold and unlock. 

To round it out, Redmi 9 also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster, while supporting dual SIM usage and an additional microSD card slot. With Redmi 9, users don’t have to compromise – they can have it all. 

Redmi 9 Quick Specs: 

Display 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display

400 nit (typ) brightness Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ) NTSC: 70% (typ) TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification Reading mode 2.0 Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Rear camera 13MP wide-angle camera

8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 118° FOV 5MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor

Front camera 8MP selfie camera

Body Splash-proof nano-coating

Dimension 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.1mm

Processor MediaTek Helio G80

12nm process technology Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0 GHz

Weight 198g

Security Rear fingerprint sensor

Face unlock

Charging 5020mAh (typ) battery

18W wired fast charging 10W in-box charger

Network support

Dual 4G standby 

Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 

IR blaster 

System MIUI 11 based on Android 10 

Variant 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB2 

Expandable storage up to 512GB 

Available color Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, Sunset Purple 

Redmi 9 will be available in two variants, 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB, in Carbon Grey, Ocean Green and Sunset Purple. Priced at PHP 6,990 and PHP 7,490 respectively, they will be available for purchase from July 3, 2020 at Authorized Mi Stores, as well as Xiaomi’s authorized offline retailers. Meanwhile, Redmi 9 will be also available for purchase at the Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada from July 7, 2020 with a special one-day price of PHP 6,490 (PHP 500 off) for the 3GB+32GB variant. 

For product specifications sheet and images, please refer to: Redmi 9.