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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v10 (Q), upgradable to newer MIUI versions |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | HyperEngine game technology optimizing CPU, GPU, and memory management for smooth day-to-day multitasking |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | 6.53" HD+ IPS LCD Display with 400 nits typical brightness and TÜV Rheinland Reading Mode certification |
| Brightness | 400 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches (16.59 cm, 102.9 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2.2 (wide), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.12µm) |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 77.07 mm |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple |
| Height | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 grams |
| IP Rating | Unspecified |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 37 Hours (4G) |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Wired Charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 512 GB via dedicated microSDXC card slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes (wireless / built-in) |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with loudspeaker |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker, FM radio |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G35 Processor, Enhanced Lifespan 5000 mAh Battery with 10W Charging, 6.53" HD+ IPS LCD Display, AI Dual Rear Camera (13MP + 2MP), Rear Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated microSD Slot, P2i Splash-Resistant Coating |
The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ is an enhanced refresh in the entry-level budget category, upgraded with larger RAM configurations of up to 6GB to provide smooth multitasking alongside a dependable 5000 mAh battery, available officially in Bangladesh. It features a 6.53-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop notch display with 400 nits typical brightness and TÜV Rheinland Reading Mode certification. Under the hood, it is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For optics, it features an AI dual camera setup anchored by a 13MP primary wide sensor with PDAF and a 2MP depth sensor, complemented by a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. Driven by an enhanced lifespan 5000 mAh battery supported by 10W wired charging via microUSB 2.0, a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, P2i splash resistance, and running MIUI 12 based on Android 10, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ offers dependable everyday longevity and multitasking value.
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 60Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (Unspecified version) |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 81.08 % |
| 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle (78° field-of-view), Primary Camera (1.0µm, PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), AI Portrait Mode |
| Camera Features | AI Scene Detection, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| HDR, AI Beautify, AI Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Ruggedness |
| P2i splash-resistant coating |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Textured anti-slip grip back pattern that resists fingerprint smudges, rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Wireless Charging |
| No |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE |
| Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual Nano SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by, Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear |
