Xiaomi Redmi 9 series could launch on 26 May
Following last month’s UK launch of theRedmi Note 9 series(of which we have already reviewed theRedmi Note 9S), it can be no surprise to learn Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 9 series in Spain – along with a few other surprises, it claims.
We have confirmation from our colleagues in Spain that Xiaomi will hold an online launch event on26 Mayat10am CEST. It appears that this event is just for the Spanish media, so we will likely be waiting longer for whatever else is announced to make its way to the UK.
Alongside the Redmi Note 9 it is rumoured that we could see the new Redmi 9 budget line. If true, the new phones will replace theRedmi 8andRedmi 8A, which currently retail in Spain at €139 (3GB)/€169 (4GB) and €129 respectively.
It is common practice for Xiaomi to reveal teasers in the run-up to a product launch event, but so far it has remained tight-lipped on the subject. A reference pointing to the existence of a Redmi 9 on itsRF Exposure pagedoes not give us a huge amount to go on.
This proof of its existence has led to rumours regarding what we expect to see in thenew phonesappearing online, though not from the most reputable of sources. While some have suggested – and clearly are incorrect – that Redmi 9 will arrive as Redmi 10, others have said it may be similar to the recent Redmi K30.
This isn’t out of the question, given that Xiaomi often launches the same phones under different names in its various territories, and we recently saw the Redmi K30 Pro arrive in Europe as thePoco F2 Pro.
Those same sources suggest the Redmi 9 will feature the MediaTek Helio G80 processor and a quad-lens camera that includes 13Mp and 8Mp sensors.
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Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
