Xiaomi has often been credited for bringing premium specs and features to new, lower prices. The new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G breaks all previous records with specifications well above its price range. He is joined by the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 4G, which hit several segments at once. Before we begin, let's try to make sense of programming. The Indian readers may remember the eponymous phones launched a few months back viz. the Redmi Note 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Max. These devices were never sold in China, which leaves a bit of a gap in the naming scheme. To fill this gap, the new Redmi Note 9 series launched today is only intended for the Chinese market. Basically the same names but different products in different regions. There are rumors of launch in India under the name of the Redmi Note 10 series in early 2021, but the information about it is scarce at the moment.
Redmi Notes 9 Pro 5G
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(Image credit: Xiaomi) The star of the show is obviously the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. It is the first device in the history of the series to support 5G, thanks to the new Snapdragon 750G chipset. It also upgrades to a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it one of the cheapest phones to do so. It has the same AdaptiveSync technology that debuted on the Mi 10T range, allowing the screen to switch between six different refresh rate levels for better efficiency. It's also the cheapest phone with a 108MP camera by far, marking the debut of the new 2/1-inch Samsung ISOCELL HM1,52 image sensor with 9-in-1 pixel binning. It's paired with a device. 13 MP ultra-wide angle photo, 2 MP macro lens and 2 MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP selfie shooter. Other specs include a 4820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Other features include IP53 water resistance, 360-degree ambient light sensing, a 3,5mm headphone jack, and an antimicrobial case and screen protector. free screen. In China, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G starts at CNY 1,599 (~Rs 18,000) for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, CNY 1,799 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and CNY 1,999 for the model. . larger 8GB + 256GB.
Redmi Note 9 5G
Next up is the Redmi Note 9 5G, which is among the most affordable 5G phones currently available, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset. The rest of the specs are standard, with a 6.53-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, a 48MP triple camera on the rear, and a 5,000mAh battery. It starts at CNY 1.299 (~15.000) in China for the 6GB + 128GB model, increasing to CNY 1.499 for the 8GB + 128GB model and CNY 1.699 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
Redmi Note 9 4G
Finally, the affordable Redmi Note 9 4G opts for the modest Snapdragon 662 chipset with a minimum of 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A 48MP camera runs the show, flanked by an ultra-wide lens and depth sensor. The big talking point is the 6.000 mAh battery, the largest ever seen in a Redmi Note. 18W fast charging is also supported. Pricing starts at CNY 999 (~Rs 11,500). Does that mean Redmi would lower the price barrier for premium features again in 2021? Well, only time will tell. But suffice to say, the competition would be wincing as they head into the final weeks of what has been a strange 2020.