Xiaomi has recently launched a range of new smart devices in the Philippines, including smartphones, IoT accessories, and many more. While Xiaomi’s new lineup is quite comprehensive, one of the highlights is no doubt the new Redmi 9 series.
Consisting of the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, and Redmi 9C, this new line of budget Xiaomi smartphones all pack MediaTek Helio processors, as well as 5000mAh batteries (or more in the case of the Redmi 9).
The Redmi 9 is available now, and has an SRP of PHP 6,990 and PHP 7,490 for the 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB respectively. Meanwhile, the Redmi 9A has an SRP of PHP 4,690, and will release on July 21. Finally, the Redmi 9C’s PH pricing and availability will be announced soon.
| Redmi 9 | Redmi 9A | Redmi 9C | |
| Display | 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display - Advertisement - 400 nit (typ) brightness Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ) - Advertisement - NTSC: 70% (typ) TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification - Advertisement - Reading mode 2.0 Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | 6.53” HD+ Dot Drop display 400 nit (typ) brightness Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ) TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification Reading mode | 6.53” HD+ Dot Drop display 400 nit (typ) brightness Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ) TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification Reading mode |
| Rear camera | 13MP wide-angle camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, 118° FOV 5MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor | 13MP main camera | 13MP main camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor |
| Front camera | 8MP front camera | 5MP front camera | 5MP front camera |
| Dimension | 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.1mm | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0mm | 164.9 x77.07 x 9.0mm |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 12nm process technology Oct-core CPU, up to 2.0 GHz | MediaTek Helio G25 12nm process technology Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0 GHz | MediaTek Helio G35 12nm process technology Octa-core CPU, up to 2.3 GHz |
| Weight | 198g | 194g | 196g |
| Security | Rear fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock | AI Face Unlock** | AI Face Unlock** |
| Charging | 5020mAh (typ) battery Supports 18W wired fast charging 10W in-box charger | 5000mAh (typ) battery Supports 10W wired charging 10W in-box charger | 5000mAh (typ) battery Supports 10W wired charging 10W in-box charger |
| Network support | Dual 4G standby | Dual 4G standby | Dual 4G standby |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 Multi-functional NFC** IR blaster | Micro USB 3.5mm headphone jack Dual mic** | Micro USB 3.5mm headphone jack Supports multi-functional NFC** |
| System | MIUI 11 based on Android 10 | MIUI 12 based on Android 10 | MIUI 12 based on Android 10 |
| Variant | 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB** Expandable storage up to 512GB | 2GB+32GB Expandable storage up to 512GB | 2GB+32GB, 3GB+64GB Expandable storage up to 512GB |
| Available color | Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, Sunset Purple | Granite Gray, Peacock Green, Sky Blue | Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue |
To complement the new smartphones, Xiaomi unveiled its new Mi Smart Band 5, a smartwatch that’s made as a fitness companion. This smartwatch packs a 1.1” color AMOLED display (20% larger than its predecessor), as well as a six band color options. The Mi Smart Band 5 also has an accurate heart sensor, 11 exercise modes, and many other features.
PH pricing and availability of this new smartwatch will be announced soon, though its EU pricing is EUR 39.99 (around PHP 2,257).
Another new mobile accessory from Xiaomi is the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, the latest TWS buds from the brand. These new earbuds offer 5 hours of uninterrupted use from a full charge, with a total battery life of 20 hours (according to Xiaomi’s test).
These Xiaomi earbuds are priced at EUR 39.99 (around PHP 2,257). Philippine availability and pricing will be announced soon.
Up next, we have the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, an improved version of Xiaomi’s scooter. The Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 can travel up to 45km, at speeds up to 25 km per
hour; plus it can climb 20% incline slopes and accommodate a week’s worth of trips on a single charge (according to Xiaomi at least).
The global recommended retail price of Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 and Mi Electric Scooter 1S is EUR 499 (around PHP 28,207) and EUR 399 ( aroundPHP 22,565) respectively. Philippine pricing and availability will be announced soon.
At the Xiaomi launch event, the brand also revealed its new Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”, a large curved display with a WQHD 3440×1440 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync technology.
Priced at EUR 399 (around PHP 22,565), the Mi Curved Gaming Monitor will be released in the Philippines soon.
Finally, we have the Mi TV Stick. Featuring Android TVTM, Dolby and DTS surround sound support, built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast, the Mi TV Stick should be a good match for avid binge-watchers.
The Mi TV Stick has an SRP of EUR 39.99 (around PHP 2,257), and will be released soon in the Philippines.
For more information on Xiaomi’s new devices, visit: http://blog.mi.com/en/.
