Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone was launched on 10th June 2020. The phone comes with a 6.53-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Xiaomi Redmi 9 is powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor. It comes with 3GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 runs Android and is powered by a 5020mAh non-removable battery. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 on the rear packs a 13-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a second 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a third 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and a fourth 2-megapixel camera. It sports a 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/2.0 aperture.

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 runs MIUI based on Android and packs 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card with a dedicated slot. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 measures 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.01mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 198.00 grams. It was launched in Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, and Ocean Green colours.

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C, and FM radioWi-Fi Direct with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports face unlock.