Xiaomi has released two new budget options in August 2020. The Xiaomi Redmi 9C and 9C NFC have a triple camera layout at an affordable price point.
Xiaomi’s Redmi 9C and 9C NFC offer an excellent array of cameras under € 100.00. The octa-core processor and beautiful screen with a small notch are flagship-worthy specs. The Xiaomi Redmi 9C starts at € 99.00. The 9C NFC is about €10.00 more expensive and starts at € 109.00.
List of The Latest Firmware & Drivers For Redmi 9C / 9C NFC
Redmi 9C – Global Stable ROM
- V12.0.18.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.16.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.15.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.14.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.13.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.12.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.10.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.4.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C – EEA Stable ROM
- V12.0.10.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.9.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.4.0.QCRMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.3.0.QCREUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C – Indonesia Stable ROM
- V12.0.10.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.9.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.3.0.QCRIDXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C – Turkey Stable ROM
- V12.0.9.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.4.0.QCRTRXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C NFC – Global Stable ROM
- V12.0.10.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.9.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.3.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.2.0.QCSMIXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C NFC – EEA Stable ROM
- V12.0.10.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.9.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.4.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.3.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.1.0.QCSEUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Redmi 9C NFC – Russia Stable ROM
- V12.0.11.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.10.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.9.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.8.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.7.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.6.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.5.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
- V12.0.4.0.QCSRUXM | MIUI 12 | Android 10.0 | Recovery | Fastboot
Download drivers & tools for Xiaomi Redmi 9C / 9C NFC
- QD Loader: QDLoaderHS_USB_Driver_64bit_Setup.exe
- Latest MiFlash 20200314: MiFlash20200314.zip
- XiaoMiTool V2: XMT2_Win_Setup_20.7.28.exe
- Platform-tools (adb/fastboot) r.30.0.4: tools_r30.0.4-windows.zip
- HashTabv6.0.0.34: HashTab_v6.0.0.34_Setup.exe
Check Out Redmi 9C / 9C NFC Specs Overview
Hardware and Performance
The difference between the two versions is that the Redmi 9C does not have an NFC module to lower the price. Also, the 9C has a triple camera setup, while the 9C NFC only has two.
The CPU is the octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 (4×2.3 GHz ; 4×1.8 GHz). The GPU is a PowerVR GE8320. The internal storage is either 32GB with 2GB RAM or 64GB with 3GB RAM. The Antutu benchmark for the 3/64GB variant is 109489.
Both phones have a plastic back and a glass front.
Other features:
- Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
- microSD expansion slot
- Dual Nano-SIM slot
- FM radio
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS
- micro-USB 2.0 port
- accelerometer
- proximity sensor
Software
The Redmi 9C and 9C NFC run on Android 10 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 skin on top of it.
Size
Dimensions: 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight: 196 g (6.91 oz)
Display
The phones are equipped with a 720x1600p 6.53″ IPS LCD (400 nits brightness) with a 81.1% screen-to-body ratio.
Camera
The Redmi 9C has a triple camera setup. The three cameras are:
- 13 MP main shooter (wide)
- 2 MP macro
- 2 MP depth
The Redmi 9C NFC lacks the depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 5 MP shooter. Both front and back cameras support HDR and record at 1080p@30fps. The cameras are powered by an AI that enhances your beauty and you can use the palm shutter feature to take quick selfies.
Battery
Both phones have a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. It can easily last a whole day.
Speakers
The two phones have a single speaker located at the bottom bezel. They also come equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Availability and Price
The Xiaomi Redmi 9C and the 9C NFC come in three different colors:
- Midnight gray
- Sunrise orange
- Twilight Blue
They are available with either 32GB internal storage and 2GB RAM or 64GB internal and 3GB RAM.