Redmi has again increased the prices of two products in India. The entry-level devices are known as Redmi 9A and the Redmi 9A Sport. The Redmi 9 A Sport was launched in September this year, whereas Redmi 9 was launched in the country.
Redmi 9A And Redmi 9A Sport Price Increase
Notably, the increased prices have been listed on Amazon and the company’s website. The company has hiked prices by Rs. 300 and now, Redmi 9A will cost you Rs. 7,299 for the 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage model. The 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage will cost you Rs. 8,299.
Redmi 9A and Redmi 9A Sport Specifications And Features
As far as specifications are concerned, both Redmi 9A and the Redmi 9A Sport are powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 processor. Both devices come with a 5,000 mAh battery, HD+ displays, and metallic builds. The Redmi 9A features a 6.53-inch HD+ display along with a 1600×720 pixel resolution.
In addition, there is a waterdrop notch on the front that supports a selfie camera on the smartphone. Besides, the device comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage; however, storage can be increased via a microSD card. It also supports a 3.5mm jack and 4H LTE connectivity.
The Redmi 9A also has 13MP primary camera on the back. On the other hand, the Redmi 9A Sport features two cameras at the back. Upfront, there is a 5MP camera and there is a 5,200 mAh battery. Besides, the Redmi 9A Sport has a 2Pi coating. Furthermore, both smartphones come with Android 10 along with Xiaomi’s MIUI interface
“Due to massive demand-supply mismatch, the majority of components used in smartphones have seen an upward movement in their prices. Unfortunately, due to such market dynamics, a surge in price is inevitable and it is further leading to a price hike on some of our models,” Xiaomi spokesperson was quoted by India Today.
Should You Buy Redmi 9 And Redmi 9A Sport Smartphone
It is worth noting that all smartphone players have increased due to chipset shortages and supply constraints. Similarly, Xiaomi has raised prices of its prices and now Redmi joined the wagon. However, we still believe both smartphones are a good option for users who are looking for devices under Rs. 10,000. In fact, these smartphones seem good for first-time buyers and feature phones users that are looking for devices at a pocket-friendly price.