The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is one of the latest smartphones by the company to launch in Kenya. This phone was launched in the country earlier this month. The phone is available in two configurations one with 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage and the other one with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. These are available in retail stores for Ksh 19,999 and Ksh 24,999 respectively.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is the successor to the Redmi Note 8 from last year. The Redmi Note 8 was and still is a good phone and according to the company, it shipped over 19 million devices in this series. This is quite an impressive number and something not every smartphone manufacturer can brag about.
The Redmi Note 9 is a very promising smartphone as you will see with its specifications. It does have a 48MP quad camera setup, one of its unique selling points. Is this enough to get you excited or are you considering other devices on the market? Below is a look at the key specifications of the Redmi Note 9.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Specifications
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.53 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixel | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 3/4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Quad: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, upto 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 13 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh non-removable battery | |
| Available colors | Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White | |
| Price | From Ksh 18,999 (Buy on Jumia) |
From the specifications above, does this look like a phone you would want to spend money on? What ticks the right boxes for you and what does not?