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Xiaomi

Redmi 9T

Released Jan 15, 2021Phone

Xiaomi's January 2021 budget Redmi pairs a Snapdragon 662 with a 6,000mAh battery, a 6.53-inch 1080p LCD, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm jack and a quad camera with a 48MP main sensor and 8MP ultrawide. Global pricing started at EUR 159 for 4GB/64GB, with NFC versions EUR 10 higher.

Pros

  • 6,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging and a 22.5W charger in the box
  • 6.53-inch 1080p IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 and Widevine L1 support
  • Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio and an IR blaster
  • 48MP main camera with an 8MP ultrawide; main-camera results were good in review testing
  • Dedicated microSD slot alongside dual SIM, with cards up to 512GB supported

Cons

  • Snapdragon 662 favours efficiency over speed, with occasional interface lag in review testing
  • 60Hz display and a weak ultrawide camera in review testing
  • No IP rating, only a water-repellent coating; video is capped at 1080p at 30fps
  • NFC is available only on some market versions
33Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display27.9
Camera28.8
Battery48.2
Features60

Performance uses the published results of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Redmi 9T

Display

Screen size
6.53 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2340
Pixel density
395 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits
Screen-to-body
83.4 %

Performance

RAM (max)
6 GB
Storage options
64/128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.1/2.2

Camera

Main camera
48 MP
Main aperture
f/1.79
Ultra-wide
8 MP
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W

Design

Weight
198 g
Thickness
9.6 mm
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 10 (MIUI 12)

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Redmi 9T good in 2026?

The Redmi 9T earns an Inno Score of 33/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Xiaomi's January 2021 budget Redmi pairs a Snapdragon 662 with a 6,000mAh battery, a 6.53-inch 1080p LCD, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm jack and a quad camera with a 48MP main sensor and 8MP ultrawide. Global pricing started at EUR 159 for 4GB/64GB, with NFC versions EUR 10 higher.

What are the key specs of the Redmi 9T?

Chipset: Snapdragon 662 · Screen size: 6.53 ″ · Capacity: 6,000 mAh · Main camera: 48 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Redmi 9T?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HONOR X6d 5G, Huawei nova Y72S, Infinix HOT 50i — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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