The Redmi 9T was officially released in January 2021. It shipped with MIUI 12 based on Android 10, later receiving updates up to Android 12. Xiaomi has now moved this model to its unsupported / end-of-life list, meaning no more official MIUI or Android updates. The phone is considered discontinued, and is available only in used and grey markets.
Important Considerations
- 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset
- RAM / Storage: 4 GB + 64 GB / 128 GB and 6 GB + 128 GB options
- Rear cameras: 48 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 6,000 mAh with 18 W fast charging
- Features: stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass 3, expandable storage
- Downsides: no 5G, average performance for heavy apps, discontinued with no update support
Better Alternatives
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 / Note 12 — newer hardware, better displays
- Xiaomi Redmi 10 / 10C — budget successors with improved performance
- Samsung Galaxy A23 — more reliable with longer software support
- Realme Narzo / C-series — competitive budget options
Specs Overview
The Redmi 9T has a 6.53-inch FHD+ display, runs on the Snapdragon 662 processor, and comes in variants of 4 GB or 6 GB RAM with 64 GB / 128 GB storage, expandable via microSD. Its quad-camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, 8 MP ultra-wide, and two 2 MP sensors (macro and depth). The front camera is 8 MP. Powering the device is a large 6,000 mAh battery with 18 W fast charging. While originally launched with Android 10 (MIUI 12), it has since been discontinued, with no further software or security updates provided by Xiaomi.
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