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Get Up To Speed: Redmi Note 9 Series

Redmi Note 9 series

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

Redmi Note 9
SpecsRedmi Note 9 ProRedmi Note 9SRedmi Note 9
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 720GQualcomm Snapdragon 720GMediaTek Helio G85
Display6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD6.67-inch FHD+IPS LCD6.53-inch FHD+IPS LCD
GPUAdreno 618Adreno 618Mali-G52 MC2
RAM6GBUp to 6GBUp to 4GB
StorageUp to 128GBUp to 128GBUp 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-display16MP in-display13MP in-display
ConnectivityBluetooth 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
Battery5,020mAh
30W Fast Charging
5,020mAh
18W Fast Charging
5,020mAh
18W Fast Charging
9W Reverse Charging
ColoursTropical Green
Glacier White
Interstellar Gray
Aurora Blue
Glacier White
Interstellar Gray
Forest Green
Midnight Grey
Polar White

Redmi Note 9

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.

Redmi Note 9 series

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

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.

Redmi Note 9 pro

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 series

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.

Written By

Chief Content Developer at The AXO

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