Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: P-RXE-09JJA
Rating: 4.8 (342 reviews)

Released 2020, May 12 199g, 8.9mm thickness Android 10, up to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Mali-G52 MC2 Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 186.5 USD
6.53" 1080x2340 pixels
48MP 1080p
3-6GB RAM Helio G85
5020mAh Li-Po

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 overview

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2020, May 12. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 6.53 inch, IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ), a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It uses MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 48MP Quad main camera, 13MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is about 186.5 USD.

Score the key features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 100 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 80 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 97 / 100 points
Price: 28 / 100 points

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 full specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
LAUNCH
Announced	2020, April 30
Status	Available
BODY
Dimensions	162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight	199 g (7.02 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
	Water-repellent coating
DISPLAY
Type	IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Size	6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
PLATFORM
OS	Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Quad	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features	HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Infrared port	Yes
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent) M2003J15SG (Yes); M2003J15SS (No)
Radio	FM radio, built-in antenna
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 18W Reverse charging 9W
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
Models	M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS
SAR	0.84 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.80 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
Price	About 186.5 USD
TESTS
Performance	AnTuTu: 200414 (v8) GeekBench: 1292 (v5.1)
Display	Contrast ratio: 1242:1 (nominal)
Camera	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	-30.1 LUFS (Below average)
Battery life	Endurance rating 125h