The long awaited Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max has been launched, with superb specifications that will make you contemplate shutting down your old Xiaomi devices and going for this new one.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro max features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection and are powered by the latest Snapdragon 720G 8nm SoC.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, it delivers some good core specs for a budget phone. You’ve got a Snapdragon 720G processor, 6GB to 8GB of RAM, 64GB to 128GB of expandable storage (UFS 2.1), and a 5,020mAh battery with a 33W charger in the box.
Cameras
The Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Samsung GM2 Sensor, while the Note 9 Pro Max comes with a 64-megapixel camera with Samsung GW1 sensor.
Other camera present includes an 8-megapixel 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 5-megapixel 2cm macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is a 32-megapixel camera on the front in Note 9 Pro Max and the Note 9 Pro has a 16-megapixel camera.
It is housed by a battery capacity of 50200mAh battery, compared to 4500mAh battery in the predecessor. The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with support for 18W fast charging and the Pro Ma x comes with 33W fast charging that can charge up to 50% in under 30 minutes, and comes with fast charger in the box.
Highlight Specifications of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max
Display: 6.67-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) 20:9 Full HD+ LCD DotDisplay with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Chipset: Octa Core Snapdragon 720G 8nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.3GHz Kryo 465 A76 + Hexa 1.8GHz Kryo 465 A55 CPUs) with Adreno 618 GPU
Storage: 6GB / 4GB RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1) storage; 6GB / 8GB RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
Operating System: Android 10 with MIUI 11
Cameras: 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor in Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, (48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM2 in Note 9 Pro), PDAF, EIS, 0.8μm pixel size, LED flash, EIS, 8MP 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 5MP 2cm macro lens, 2MP depth sensor, 4k 30 fps video recording
32MP (Pro Max) / 16MP (Pro) front camera
Sensor: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, dual microphones
Splash-proof (P2i coating)
Dimensions: 165.7×76.6×8.8mm; Weight: 209g
Network: Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO, VoWiFi, Bluetooth 5, GPS, NavIC, USB Type-C
Battery: 5020mAh battery with 18W fast charging in Note 9 Pro and 33W fast charging in Pro Max
Pricing
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is offered in Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black colors,
Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB + 64GB storage goes for $175 and 6GB/128GB goes for $215
Redmi Note 9 Pro Ma x 6GB RAM + 64GB storage ($202), 6GB RAM + 128GB storage($230), and 8GB + 128GB storage goes for ($255).
Sales begins from March 17, across various online stores.
Spec Comparison Table for Note 9Pro and Note 9 Pro Max
RAM6 GB8 GBScreen Size6.67 Inches6.67 InchesLaunch / Release DateMarch 2020March 2020
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | No |
| OS | Android 10 (Q) | Android 10 (Q) |
| Skin / UI | MIUI 11 | MIUI 11 |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| Chip Maker | Qualcomm Snapdragon | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Chipset (SoC) | SM7125 | SM7125 |
| Front Camera (Main) Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Front Camera Video | [email protected] fps | [email protected] fps |
| Rear Camera (Main) Resolution | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Rear Camera Features | Quad (48+8+5+2 MP) cameras, LED flash, HDR, panorama, gyro-EIS | Quad (64+8+5+2 MP) cameras, LED flash, HDR, panorama, gyro-EIS |
| Rear Camera Video | [email protected] fps | [email protected], fps |
| Internal | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM / Internal Variants | 64+4, 128+6 GB | 64+6, 128+6, 128+8 GB |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g |
| Display Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 450 nits typ. brightness | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 450 nits typ. brightness |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
| Dimension | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm | 165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| SD Card | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| WiFi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Audio | 3.5mm jack, Loudspeaker | 3.5mm jack, Loudspeaker |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fast / Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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Please when is it going to be available in South Africa? I need to lay my hands on one of these.
Good
When am thinking about using my note 8 for a year ?.
They unveiled another beast.
Now am thinking of switching
This is a bad one. The pro max definitely coming for you
prof can I swap my note 8 for the note 9
That is if it is available at SLOT. But at the moment, the note 9 is not yet in Nigeria
Please sir, try to be updating all these people about the phone they should buy, these phone are meant for India and China, it is not support MTN 4g (band 7 and 20) neither support Glo 4g also (band 28)
It is only support airtel 4g only (band 3). Thank you
Hi Prof.
Is the Redmi Note 9 available in Nigeria? If yes, what’s the price?