Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G is a nice upgrade over the base model Redmi Note 9 series smartphones sold by the Chinese brand, which now gets 5G connectivity.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Editor Rating
3.4/5

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G is a mid-range smartphone that features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device sports a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. There is also a 13-megapixel selfie camera on the front. The Redmi Note 9 5G is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support and runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G is a nice and affordable smartphone that gets a very nice display, a new and reliable processor, a usable main camera, and a large relatively fast-charging battery. You also miss out on wireless charging.

Pros

  • Display
  • Battery

Cons

  • No Wireless Charging
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2020
Announced Date Thursday November 26, 2020
Released Date Tuesday December 1, 2020
Warranty 1 Year
Versions M2007J22C
SAR
SAR EU
Variants 6GB/128GB,198
8GB/128GB,228
8GB/256GB,258
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Network Technology GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Network Speed HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Bands 1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Connectivity Features USB Type-C 2.0
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Body & Design
Height 162 mm
Width 77.3 mm
Thickness 9.2 mm
Weight 199 g
IP Rating
Colours Gray, Green, Violet
Body Features Glass Front
Plastic Frame
Plastic Back
Screen & Display
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen Size 6.53 inches
Screen To Body Ratio 83.6
Ppi 395
Refresh Rate 60Hz
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-Touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, with Punch Hole Display
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Features 450 nits Brightness
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Mediatek MT6853 Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Processor Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Mali-G57 MC3
RAM 6GB, 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Storage Features UFS 2.2
Card Slot Yes, MicroSDXC
AnTuTu
GeekBench
GFXBench
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Rear Camera Video 4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Front Camera 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard)
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features 4K Video
Digital Zoom
Triple Camera
Digital Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Touch Focus
Manual Focus
Continuous Shooting
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Face Detection
White Balance Settings
ISO Settings
Exposure Compensation
Scene Mode
Self-Timer
Speakers Yes, with Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 18W
Fast Charging 18W
Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 10
Custom UI MIUI
Custom UI Version 12
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
Fingerprint - Button
Features

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