The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is the latest from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available through eCommerce platform, Jumia, for Ksh 25,000. This is not cheap by any standard but Xiaomi hopes that what the phone packs under the hood will get people excited. Other retailers like Gadgets Leo have the phone listed for ksh 23,000.
This phone packs some very serious hardware for its price and that is what Xiaomi has consistently done with most of its smartphones. The Redmi Note 9S is no exception, from the Snapdragon 720G powering it to the quad-camera setup and even the 5,020 mAh battery, this phone promises a lot and should deliver on that.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is the first major release from the company in Kenya this year. There was no big event for this launch because of the current pandemic but the phone is available for those who want to see the latest from Xiaomi.
Check out its key specifications below.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Specifications
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 10; MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Quad 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 2160p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 16 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh non-removable battery | |
| Available colors | Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray | |
| Price | Ksh 25,000 (Buy on Jumia) Ksh 22,999 (Buy on Gadgets Leo) |
So, is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S the phone for you? What do you like about it? This phone will definitely get some heads to turn as it offers a lot for a very reasonable price.
