After weeks of teasers and leaks, Redmi has finally announced that it will be launching its Redmi 9 Power. Redmi has officially confirmed that the device will be launched on December 17th. Xiaomi is yet to reveal any official details on this device. However, it is likely that Redmi 9 Power is a tweaked version of Redmi Note 9 4G, launched earlier in China. This is why various reports hint that this device will soon come to India, but as a rebrand with some changes. The latest leaks suggest that the Redmi 9 Power will feature a quad-camera setup on the rear and feature a 6,000mAh battery.
Redmi 9 Power expected specifications and features
As per reports, Redmi is likely to be similar to Redmi Note 9 4G but with a few tweaks. The device is tipped to feature a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with 1,080 x 2,340p resolution. Moreover, it will be powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 662 SoC and 4GB of RAM. The phone will come in two internal storage options in 64GB and 128GB.
The phone will house a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary camera next to an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth-of-field lens. Moreover, the phone features an 8MP selfie camera inside the notch.
This handset will come with a huge 6,000mAh battery with an 18W fast charger. Moreover, the other features include stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
| Display | 6.53-inch FHD+ display |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/128GB |
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh with 18W fast charging |
Redmi 9 Power launch date and availability
Redmi India’s official Twitter account tweeted that the new Redmi phone will be launched on December 17th at 12 PM (noon). In addition, Xiaomi also sent out media invites for the official launch.
👀 This is bound to make you go ballistic! 🚀
⚡ Our first ever #power Smartphone – the #Redmi9Power is launching on 17th December, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ at 12 noon!
👉 Set a reminder for the #PowerPacked launch event here: https://t.co/nfrsMh59Sn pic.twitter.com/fPRaSHnXsF
— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) December 10, 2020
Moreover, Amazon has designed a microsite for highlighting that the new phone will be available for purchase on Amazon. Secondly, Xiaomi even teased the phone on a dedicated microsite on Mi.com too. That development led to the reveal of a 48MP primary camera and fast charging support for the upcoming Redmi smartphone.
