1. Network & Launch Details
- Technology: Both devices support GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks.
- Launch Date: Announced on April 30, 2020.
- Availability:
- Redmi Note 9: Released on May 12, 2020
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Released on May 5, 2020
2. Body & Design
- Dimensions:
- Redmi Note 9: 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
- Weight:
- Redmi Note 9: 199 g
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 209 g
- Build: Both devices have a Gorilla Glass 5 front with a plastic frame, but the Note 9 Pro features a glass back.
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) with water-repellent coating for the Note 9 Pro.
3. Display
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size:
- Redmi Note 9: 6.53 inches (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 6.67 inches (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution:
- Redmi Note 9: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 PPI)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 PPI)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both models.
4. Performance & Platform
- Operating System: Both run on Android 10, with Note 9 upgradable to Android 11 (MIUI 12.5).
- Chipset:
- Redmi Note 9: Mediatek Helio G85
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
- CPU:
- Redmi Note 9: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
- GPU:
- Redmi Note 9: Mali-G52 MC2
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Adreno 618
5. Memory & Storage
- Card Slot: Both support microSDXC with a dedicated slot.
- Internal Storage Options:
- Redmi Note 9: 64GB/3GB, 64GB/4GB, 128GB/4GB, 128GB/6GB
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 64GB/6GB, 128GB/4GB, 128GB/6GB, 128GB/8GB
6. Camera
- Main Camera:
- Redmi Note 9: Quad camera with 48 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), and 2 MP (depth)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Quad camera with 64 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 5 MP (macro), and 2 MP (depth)
- Selfie Camera:
- Redmi Note 9: 13 MP (f/2.3)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 16 MP (f/2.5)
- Video Recording:
- Redmi Note 9: 1080p@30fps
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Up to 4K@30fps, 1080p at various frame rates
7. Sound & Communications
- Loudspeaker & 3.5mm Jack: Yes, both models include these.
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth: Version 5.0
- NFC: Region-dependent on both models
- Infrared Port & FM Radio: Yes on both, with FM recording capability in the Pro model.
8. Battery & Charging
- Battery Capacity: Both devices have a 5020 mAh non-removable battery.
- Charging Speed:
- Redmi Note 9: 18W wired, 9W reverse charging
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: 30W wired charging
- Battery Life: The Note 9 scores a 125-hour endurance rating, while the Note 9 Pro scores 123 hours.
9. Additional Features
- Sensors:
- Redmi Note 9: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Colors Available:
- Redmi Note 9: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
10. Price & Models
- Redmi Note 9: Starting at
- Redmi Note 9 Pro: £140.00 / €89.43
Conclusion
The Redmi Note 9 Pro offers better overall performance, faster charging, and a more advanced camera setup, making it ideal for users prioritizing camera quality and processing speed.
However, theRedmi Note 9 remains a solid choice. It offers decent performance, a large battery, and excellent value for its price.
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