Three new smartphones are now expanding the Redmi Note 9 range. The Pro model and the standard model are compatible with 5G, and a second standard version is limited to 4G. Xiaomi also presented a brand new connected watch, called the Redmi Watch.
Xiaomi continues to prepare for 5G. The brand launched today two new compatible smartphones, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 9 5G. A third smartphone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 4G, will not be able to connect to the high-speed network. The Chinese automaker also announced the arrival of the Redmi Watch, its brand new connected watch.
For now, only China will be able to benefit from these devices when they are released, scheduled for 1st December in the country. Xiaomi has yet to announce a possible launch in another region of the globe. True to the Redmi range, smartphones will be available between $ 151 and $ 304 and will run on MIUI 12, based on Android 10.
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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G: Snapdragon 750G and 108MP sensor on the menu
The best performing model of these three new smartphones, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, is built on a slab 6.67 “ with a screen 120 Hz LCD. Its dimensions are equal to 165.38 x 76.8 x 9 mm. It is available in three colors: black, blue and a blue-orange gradient. We already knew, Xiaomi opted for a sensor 108 MP as the main sensor. The phone also has an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and two other 2MP sensors. A selfie sensor 16MP is present up front.
Inside, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is powered by a processor Snapdragon 750G and a battery 4,820 mAh, compatible with a charger 33W. On the memory side, there are 3 models: 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage for $ 243, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage for $ 273 and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for $ 304. At this price, smartphones offer good quality features: an IP53 waterproof rating, stereo speakers and fast charging.
Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 4G: big battery and mini price
For the Redmi Note 9 5G, the Snapdragon processor has been replaced by a Dimensity 800U. Its screen, also LCD, is also smaller: 6.53 ′‘ to be exact. On the other hand, it is equipped with a better battery at 5,000 mAh. Only three photo sensors are to be counted at the rear, from 48MP, 8MP and 2MP. The three existing models are the same as for the Pro version, respectively at $ 197, $ 228 and $ 258.
As for the Redmi Note 9 4G, it is the only one on the list that cannot capture 5G. It makes up for it on its processor, a Snapdragon 662, as well as on the best battery on the list: 6000 mAh. It comes in four models: 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage ($ 151), 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage ($ 167), 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage ($ 197) and finally 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage ($ 228).
| Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 9 5G | Redmi Note 9 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.67 “ FHD + LCD 120hz |
6.53-inch FHD + LCD 60hz |
6.53 “ FHD + LCD 60hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| BONE | Android 10 + MIUI 12 | Android 10 + MIUI 12 | Android 10 + MIUI 12 |
| RAM | 6 GB 8 GB |
6 GB 8 GB |
4GB 6 GB 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB |
128 GB 256 GB |
128 GB 256 GB |
| microSD | NC | NC | NC |
| Main sensor | 108MP 8MP ultra wide angle 2MP macro 2MP depth |
48MP 8MP ultra wide angle 2MP macro |
48MP 8MP ultra wide angle 2MP macro |
| Selfie sensor | 16MP | 13MP | 8MP |
| Drums | 4,820 mAh 33W recharge |
5,000 mAh Recharge 18W |
6000 mAh Recharge 18W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biometrics | Footprint scanner under the screen | Footprint scanner under the screen | Footprint scanner under the screen |
| Water resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
To close it off, Xiaomi also announced the arrival of the Redmi Watch, the latest in the brand’s connected watches. Available for $ 45, it has a 1.4 “screen and measures common data such as heart rate and step count. Just like the other devices unveiled, it will officially launch on December 1 in China.
Source: XDA Developers