Xiaomi Redmi 9 Review | £150 Bargain Budget Blower

Reviewing Xiaomi's Redmi 9 smartphone, a budget-friendly handset perfect for those with under £150 to spend. At £139 or £150 (depending on your choice of storage and memory), this is one of the most affordable phones of 2020 so far. Yet you still have a quad lens camera slapped on the back, plus a massive battery and Full HD display. I've been testing the Xiaomi Redmi 9 for a week now and here's my final review. And you can also check out my round up of the best sub-£200 budget phones for more ideas, and my unboxing video if you want a closer look at the software.

This Xiaomi blower has its little quirks, with MiUI 11 throwing up some bugs and ads on occasion. Performance is limited, but you can still get gaming on PubG Mobile, Call of Duty and other Android titles. You even have a Game Turbo feature to help manage the memory.

The Redmi 9 is one of the best affordable phones for battery life, while the camera is respectable for the price too - just avoid dodgy lighting and you're generally fine. You also have a sharp 6.5-inch screen for enjoying movies, while the headphone jack is a reliable alternative to the slightly iffy Bluetooth. And no, sadly there's no NFC support here in the UK, despite Xiaomi's claims.

So that's my review of this budget device, let me know what you reckon below!