Xiaomi Redmi 9a

Given the time of its release in 2020, the Xiaomi Redmi 9A would be considered an entry-level device. It is made with basic specs, just enough for one's regular usage to stay connected. The only thing that is from a better time is the Android 10 base and the MIUI 12 user interface on top. The design is simple with rounded edges and the back has a cleaner line extended from the camera bump to the base of the smartphone. One can opt for Granite Grey, Peacock Green or Sky Blue in the body colour scheme.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A Internals and OS

With the MediaTek Helio G25 at the centre of it, this smartphone can be used for some more basic level games given that this processor features the HyperEngine technology; this improves its performance despite it being made with an older method of 12nm. This is combined with the PowerVR GE8320 graphics processor which is optimised for affordable gaming.

There is 2GB of RAM on this device, with 32GB of storage. Storage can be extended via a dedicated microSDXC card slot.

The Android 10 base layer means that this device features Machine Learning, which lets it optimise its performance after a few weeks of figuring the user's patterns out. The layer on top is MIUI 12, this is a good user interface from Xiaomi. It has enhanced animations, improved file management systems and app drawers. There is also the dark mode and Focus Mode, the latter of which makes one use their smartphone lesser as that has become a concern in recent times. Too much screen time is attributed to causing anxiety.

Display

To interface with the device, Xiaomi has furnished the Redmi 9A with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display. This display is based on IPS LCD technology and has a colour representation of 16 million colours. The resolution is 720x1600 pixels so it is shy of FullHD and pixel density comes to 269 pixels per inch.

Camera Systems

The main camera is a singular sensor of 13MP and the selfie camera is 5MP. The app allows for multiple shooting modes and other features such as geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection. Shooting modes include panorama, HDR and more. Video can be shot at 1080p with a frame rate of 30fps on both sides. This lets one have good quality for their video calls or to record content even.

Sensors and connectivity

There is a gyro, accelerometer and proximity sensor built-in so the various apps can get feedback for their functional uses. Connectivity has multiple modes such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Data, Dual-SIM, FM Radio and GPS. For porting one can make use of a microUSB as well as a 3.5mm audio jack. The USB port also features USB on-the-go, meaning it can read data from a USB if one doesn't have a PC.

Battery and the Rest

For energy, there is a 5000mAh battery which is quite large for a device of this spec range. The cell technology is Li-Polymer, meaning it can be packed into a thinner size, this enables the brand to make the overall form factor slim as well.

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi 9A is at a starting point, making it widely accessible as far as smartphones go. It has ample features to vouch for regular usage as a device to stay in touch with the digital world.