The Redmi 9 Power has a new top-end configuration in India, with a 6GB RAM variant pairing 6GB of memory with 128GB of storage. The budget handset launched on Monday at Rs. 12,999, and the maker says it keeps the same 6000mAh battery and Snapdragon hardware as the rest of the line. Here is what the new option adds and how it stacks up.
6GB RAM variant Redmi: price and availability
The 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage model of the Redmi 9 Power is priced at Rs. 12,999. The sale of the new variant began at 12 noon on Monday.
It comes in four colours: Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Fiery Red and Electric Green. From February 22, buyers can pick it up on mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studio, as well as more than 10 thousand retail stores across the country.
The phone is made by Xiaomi, which sells it under its Redmi brand. Earlier, the handset was offered with 64GB and 128GB storage on 4GB RAM, so the new model sits at the top of the range.
Redmi 9 Power: full specifications
The Redmi 9 Power has a 6.53-inch IPS Full HD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, with RAM choices of 4GB and 6GB and storage of 64GB or 128GB. Storage can be expanded using a microSD card.
Power comes from a 6000mAh battery with 18 Watt fast charging, and the phone also supports reverse wired charging. It ships with Android 10 based MIUI 12, and security options include an edge fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock.
Cameras
- 48-megapixel primary camera
- 8-megapixel secondary camera
- Two 2-megapixel cameras
- 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling
Connectivity and extras
- Dual 4G standby
- Stereo speakers and high-resolution audio
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and an IR blaster
Key specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.53-inch IPS Full HD+, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB, microSD expandable |
| Rear cameras | 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 6000mAh, 18W fast charging |
| Software | Android 10 based MIUI 12 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
Measuring 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 millimeters and weighing 198 grams, the Redmi 9 Power keeps its large-battery design intact while giving buyers more memory and storage at the top of the range.
