How do the scores compare?

Redmi 9A scores 23.9/100 overall; Redmi 9C scores 24.7/100. Redmi 9A wins 1 individual spec rows, Redmi 9C wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Redmi 9A and the Redmi 9C?

Redmi 9A advantages: Lower launch price: $99 vs $119. Redmi 9C advantages: Stronger features score: 28 vs 20; 50% higher RAM (max): 3 GB vs 2 GB; 10% higher AnTuTu 10: 110,000 vs 100,000; Has NFC — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Redmi 9A or Redmi 9C?

Redmi 9A launched cheaper at $99, versus $119 for the Redmi 9C.

Redmi 9A vs Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

20Performance20

20Display20

20.5Camera20.5

38.8Battery38.8

20Features28

1 spec wins — Redmi 9A3 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 9A scores 23.9 against 24.7 for Redmi 9C. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 9C edges ahead in features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

Lower launch price: $99 vs $119

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
50% higher RAM (max): 3 GB vs 2 GB
10% higher AnTuTu 10: 110,000 vs 100,000
Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Screen size	6.53 ″	6.53 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	1600x720	1600x720
Pixel density	269 ppi	269 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G25	MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu 10	100,000Top 100%	110,000+10%Top 99%
RAM (max)	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Storage options	32GB	32GB / 64GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Main camera	13 MP	13 MP
Main aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Max video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera	5 MP	5 MP
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	10 W	10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Weight	194 g+1%	196 g
Thickness	9 mm	9 mm
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0
NFC	No	Yes
USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB
eSIM	No	No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
OS at launch	Android 10 (MIUI 12)	Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge	2 years	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi 9C
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi 9C
Stereo speakers	No	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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