Redmi Note 9 5G, 9 Pro 5G, and new Note 9 4G unveiled - Android

First, we have the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, which now comes with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G model that enables its 5G connectivity. It also has a faster UFS 2.2 storage.

Another major upgrade is the screen, which now comes with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 230Hz touch sampling. The entire device is sandwiched with Gorilla Glass 5 in front and back. There’s a 4,820mAh battery on the inside, which is partnered with 33W fast charging technology.

Xiaomi also made a drastic improvement in the camera department. The main camera now uses a 108-megapixel ISOCELL HM2 sensor. That, and the three other lenses, are now inside a circular camera glass.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a price of CNY1,599 (around Php11,700) for the 6GB/128GB, CNY1,799 (around Php13,200) for the 8GB/128GB, and CNY1,999 (around Php14,600) for the 8GB/256GB.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Specs

• Android 10, MIUI 12
• Dual SIM, dual standby
• 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 395ppi
• 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, HDR 10
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
• 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G octa-core processor
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Adreno 619 GPU
• 128GB/256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 16-megapixel front camera
• 108-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear cameras, LED flash
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
• Stereo speakers
• Headphone jack
• HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.1
• GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, GNSS
• NFC
• IR Blaster
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm
• Weight: 215g
• Colors: Red, Blue, Gray
• Water-repellent coating
• 4,820mAh non-removable battery, 33W fast charging

We also have the Redmi Note 9 5G, which comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset and faster UFS 2.2 storage. Albeit, the refresh rate is a standard 60Hz. On the upside, the battery is larger at 5,000mAh, but only with 18W fast charging.

The new camera glass is also here, but it only has three sensors instead of four. The LED flash was put inside the circle to complete the 2×2 layout.

Price starts at CNY1,299 (around Php9,500) for the 6GB/128GB, CNY1,499 (around Php10,900) for the 8GB/128GB, while the top-tier Redmi Note 9 5G with 8GB/256GB is at CNY1,699 (around Php12,400).

Redmi Note 9 5G Specs

• Android 10, MIUI 12
• Dual SIM, dual standby
• 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution, 395ppi
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G octa-core processor
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Mali-G57 MC3
• 128GB/256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 13-megapixel front camera
• 48-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
• Stereo speakers
• Headphone jack
• HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth 5.1
• GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, GNSS
• IR Blaster
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm
• Weight: 199g
• Colors: Green, Gray, Violet
• Water-repellent coating
• 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 18W fast charging

The standard Redmi Note 9 4G is still here, but now with a Snapdragon 662 instead of Helio G85. On the upside, it kept the fast UFS 2.2 storage that the expensive models have. It also has the largest battery at 6,000mAh with 18W charging.

To set it apart, the camera glass on the back is in a vertical orientation. Still, it has a decent 48-megapixel main and 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooters. You can also notice the large Redmi logo embossed in the back.

The new Redmi Note 9 4G starts at CNY999 (around Php7,300) for the 4GB/128GB, CNY1,099 (around Php8,000) for the 6GB/128GB, and CNY1,299 (around Php9,500) for the top-of-the-line 8GB/128GB model. All three models will be initially available in China. Since we already have the standard Redmi Note 9 series in the Philippines, we may see it as a rebranded device, or not at all.

Redmi Note 9 4G Specs

• Android 10, MIUI 12
• Dual SIM, dual standby
• 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution, 395ppi
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor
• 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
• Adreno 610 GPU
• 128GB/256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 8-megapixel front camera
• 48-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
• Stereo speakers
• Headphone jack
• HSPA+, 4G LTE
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, GNSS
• IR Blaster
• USB Type-C
• Dimensions: 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6mm
• Weight: 198g
• Colors: Orange, Blue, Green, Ray
• Water-repellent coating
• 6,000mAh non-removable battery, 18W fast charging

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