Redmi 9 Prime

A strong contender among the low-priced segment, the Redmi 9 Prime is a must-buy for its large, tough, and premium quality display as well as far more storage space than its predecessor (the Redmi 9) offered. In terms of storage space, the Redmi 9 Prime has two variants: one with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, another with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. In both cases, the storage is expandable up to 512 GB, practically negating all storage concerns that users may have.

The device runs on the Android 10 operating system with 2.0 GHz MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor, which includes HyperEngine Game Technology. Gaming and heavy-duty app usage are effortless on the device. The 6.53-inch display, with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio, is large and highly immersive- perfect for watching movies and other videos. All things considered, the Redmi 9 Prime is a brilliant deal which offers a balance between low prices and premium features, making it one of the best buys in the under-10,000 range.

Redmi 9 Prime

The Design

Redmi 9 Prime features a very attractive Aura 360 Design which is anti-slip and extremely tough. Designed to be splash-proof and protected against accidental drops, the device is highly durable and long-lasting.

- Looks: - The Redmi 9 Prime is offered in four unique colour variants- Matte Black, Mint Green, Space Blue, and Sunrise Flare- each stunning in appearance. Each of these variants sports a colour gradient on the back, rendering the device an absolutely gorgeous look overall.

- Build: - The device is built with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, rendering it almost unbreakable even in case of more severe drops. Anti-splash in design and built against accidental slips as well, it covers almost all the bases in the prevention of common sources of accidental damage of the device. The Redmi 9 Prime sports a quad rear camera setup housed in a narrow module on the back and has all buttons on the side of the phone to enable single-hand usage.

- Weight and Thickness: - Weighing 198 g, the Redmi 9 Prime is not the lightest of phones but is just lightweight enough to comfortably carry around all day. Measuring 9 mm in thickness, it features a slim appearance which looks extremely elegant overall.

- Unique Design Features: - The device has a TUV certification, rendering it safe for use. It also features the Reading Mode 2.0, making it perfectly safe for the vision to read even in the dark. The display has rubberized seals and corrosion-proof ports for added protection, Finally, the device is built with a 380V surge protection, preventing damage from voltage spikes.

Display

The 6.53-inch display in Redmi 9 Prime is built of the extra-tough Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. It sports 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and 394 PPI pixel density for excellent colour vibrancy and picture quality. The FHD+ capacitive multi-touchscreen is perfect for an immersive visual experience, as well as highly sensitive to touch.

Camera

- Rear Cameras: - The device is manufactured with a quad-rear camera setup, including a 13 MP primary camera, 8 MP ultra-wide lens, 5 MP Macro lens, and finally a 2 MP Portrait lens; all combined with AI scene recognition, HDR and Pro mode features to produce beautiful pictures with impeccable quality.

- Front Camera: - The device features an 8MP front camera with superb clarity in the picture and different modes to edit photos into looking absolutely gorgeous.

- Night Mode: - Although the Redmi Prime 9 does not have a dedicated Night Mode, its AI support ensures good quality turnout of pictures even in low lighting.

- Video: - The entire rear camera setup combines the action of four lenses to capture excellent video footage.

Battery

The Redmi 9 Prime boasts of high performance, thanks to its massive 5020 mAh fast-charging battery, supporting up to 18W Fast Charge. The battery equips the device with the ability to last for up to 185 hours of music, 31 hours of calls, 19 hours of continuous navigation, and up to 19 hours of continuous video playback. The power of the device is extraordinary for one at its price.