Xiaomi has officially unveiled the two latest members of the Redmi Note 9 series – the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Launched earlier in the year before the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro, is the middle child, the Redmi Note 9S.
Specifications – Redmi Note 9 Series
Specs | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | Redmi Note 9 |
CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G85 |
Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD | 6.67-inch FHD+IPS LCD | 6.53-inch FHD+IPS LCD |
GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
RAM | 6GB | Up to 6GB | Up to 4GB |
Storage | Up to 128GB | Up to 128GB | Up to 128GB |
Camera (Rear) | 64MP Wide Main Sensor 8MP UltraWide Sensor 5MP Macro Sensor 2MP Depth Sensor | 48MP Wide Main Sensor 8MP UltraWide Sensor 5MP Macro Sensor 2MP Depth Sensor | 48MP Wide Main Sensor 8MP UltraWide Sensor 2MP Macro Sensor 2MP Depth Sensor |
Camera (Front) | 16MP in-display | 16MP in-display | 13MP in-display |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C Rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
Battery | 5,020mAh 30W Fast Charging | 5,020mAh 18W Fast Charging | 5,020mAh 18W Fast Charging 9W Reverse Charging |
Colours | Tropical Green Glacier White Interstellar Gray | Aurora Blue Glacier White Interstellar Gray | Forest Green Midnight Grey Polar White |
Redmi Note 9
The Redmi Note 9 has a smaller 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS display, compared to its Pro sibling. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, and is coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable via microSD).
For its camera, it has a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor that is capable of 118-degrees field of view, a 2MP depth sensor for portraits, and a 2MP macro sensor for close up-shots. As for selfies, the keyhole notch on the top left of the display houses the 13MP selfie sensor.
Despite a smaller body, it still has the same 5,020mAh battery as the one on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. It supports 18W fast charging via USB type-C, and comes bundled with a 22.5W fast charger in the box. The Redmi Note 9 retains the 3.5mm audio jack, and has an infrared blaster too. As for its fingerprint sensor, it is mounted on the rear instead of in the power button on the side.
Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is pretty similar to the Redmi Note 9S, but of course the Pro moniker does come with a few upgrades here and there. It has a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS display, with a keyhole notch aligned in the center. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage (also expandable via microSD).
For its camera system, it has a quad-camera setup that has a higher resolution 64MP main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh. On the front in charge of selfies is the same 16MP selfie sensor as found on the Redmi Note 9S.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro also has a 5,020mAh battery and it supports 30W fast charging via USB-C. According to Xiaomi, with a 30 minute charge, you can have the device juiced back up to 50%. Bundled in the box is a 33W Fast charger. Connectivity wise, the Redmi Note 9 Pro also supports NFC, has a 3.5mm audio jack, and an IR blaster.
Pricing and Availability
Redmi Note 9
- 3GB + 64GB – USD 199
- 4GB + 128GB – USD 249
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 4GB + 64GB – USD 269
- 6GB + 128GB – USD 299
According to Xiaomi, both devices will be available in mid-May 2020. As for the Malaysian pricing, stay tuned to The AXO as we’ll keep you updated on when a local Malaysian launch is happening.