Redmi 9T

Not to be confused with Redmi Note 9.

The Redmi 9T is a series of Android smartphones from Redmi. It was introduced on January 8, 2021, together with the Redmi Note 9T.^[5][6][7] In India, the 9T was introduced on December 17, 2020, as the Redmi 9 Power.^[8] Also in China, on November 26, 2020, along with the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 9 4G was introduced, which is identical to the Redmi 9T and 9 Power except for the lack of a macro module.^[9]

Redmi 9T
(Redmi 9 Power in India)
Redmi Note 9 4G
POCO M3

Manufacturer	Redmi
First released	POCO M3: 24 November 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-24) Note 9 4G: 26 November 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-26) 9 Power: 17 December 2020; 4 years ago (2020-12-17) 9T: 8 January 2021; 4 years ago (2021-01-08)
Predecessor	Redmi Note 8 POCO M2
Successor	Redmi 10 5G Redmi Note 11 4G Redmi 10 Power
Related	Redmi 9 Redmi 9A Redmi 9C Redmi Note 9T Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Compatible networks	GSM / CDMA (Note 9 4G) / HSPA / LTE
Colors	9T: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green 9 Power: Mighty Black, Fiery Red, Electric Green, Blazing Blue Note 9 4G: Gray, Green, Blue, Orange POCO M3: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Dimensions	162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight	198 g (6.98 oz)
Operating system	9T/9 Power/Note 9 4G: Initial: Android 10 + MIUI 12 Current: Android 12 + MIUI 14 POCO M3: Initial: Android 10 + MIUI 12 for POCO Current: Android 12 + MIUI 14 for POCO
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage	9T/9 Power/POCO M3: 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC Note 9 4G: 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Battery	Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 2.5W reverse wired
Rear camera	Redmi 9T/9 Power: Quad 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Redmi Note 9/POCO M3: Triple 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front camera	9T/9 Power/Note 9 8 MP, f/2.0 or 2.1, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm POCO M3 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm
References	[1][2][3][4]

Also, on November 24, 2020, the company POCO, whose global office had just separated from Xiaomi, introduced the POCO M3, which is similar to the Redmi 9T model but with a different design, the absence of NFC in all markets, and an ultrawide-angle module.^[10]

Design

The screen is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone body is made of plastic and has a "wavy" texture on the Redmi 9T/9 Power and Redmi Note 9 4G, while the POCO M3 has a leather-like texture.^[11]

The only design difference between the Redmi 9T/9 Power and the Redmi Note 9 4G is that the Redmi Note 9 4G has the inscription "AI" instead of the fourth camera module. In the POCO M3, the upper part has a black glossy insert with the brand logo, which extends almost the entire width of the back panel.

At the bottom is a USB-C port, a speaker, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack. At the top, there's a second microphone and an IR blaster. On the left side, you'll find a slot for two SIM cards and a microSD memory card of up to 512GB.^[12] On the right side, there are volume control buttons and the smartphone's power button, which also has a built-in fingerprint scanner.

There are several color options, depending on the model:

• 9T: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green
• 9 Power (India): Mighty Black, Fiery Red, Electric Green, Blazing Blue
• Note 9 4G: Gray, Green, Blue, Orange
• Poco M3: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black

Technical specifications

Processor

All smartphones are powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and an Adreno 610 graphics processor.

Battery

The battery has a capacity of 6000mAh, supports 18W fast charging, and 2.5W reverse wired charging.^[13] Additionally, a 22.5W charging block is included in the box.^[14]

Camera

The Redmi 9T and 9 Power feature a quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor with phase detection autofocus, f/1.8 aperture (wide), 8MP, f/2.2 aperture (ultrawide), 2MP, f/2.4 aperture (macro), and 2MP, f/2.4 aperture (depth sensor). The Redmi Note 9 4G has the same cameras but lacks the macro module, while the POCO M3 doesn't have an ultrawide module.

Both models feature an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.05 aperture (wide-angle).

Both the main and front cameras can record video in 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second.

Main camera modes

• Document
• Night Mode
• AI Scene Detection
• Google Lens
• AI Beautify
• Portrait Mode
• Cinematic Video
• Portrait Mode Background Blur
• Panorama
• RAW Mode

Front camera modes

• Selfie Timer
• Cinematic Video
• AI Beautify
• Built-in Filters
• Palm Shutter
• AI Portrait Mode
• Panorama Selfie

Display

It has an IPS LCD screen, 6.53 inches, Full HD+ (2340 x 1080) with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.

Sound

Smartphones have received stereo speakers, located on the upper and lower ends.

Storage

• The Redmi 9T was available in 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB configurations. In Ukraine, only the 4/64GB and 4/128GB versions were sold.
• The Redmi 9 Power was available in 4/64GB and 4/128GB configurations.
• The Redmi Note 9 4G was available in 4/128GB, 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB configurations.
• The POCO M3 was available in 4/64GB, 6/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB configurations. In Ukraine, only the 4/64GB and 4/128GB versions were sold.

Software

The Redmi 9T, 9 Power, and Note 9 4G were initially launched with MIUI 12, while the POCO M3 came with MIUI 12 for POCO. Both interfaces were based on Android 10. Subsequently, the Redmi 9T, 9 Power, and Note 9 4G were updated to MIUI 14, and the POCO M3 received MIUI 14 for POCO. These updated interfaces are based on Android 12.