Overall Score
50.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2244)50.5
Performance(#2844)73.9
Camera(#5264)29.9
Display(#2911)72.9
Battery(#1494)35.9
Build(#352)89.0
Connectivity(#2347)62.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 5, a plastic frame, and a plastic back, providing a solid build while weighing 199g.
- Its 6.53-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 395 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and up to 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera system consists of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 13MP front camera handles selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5020mAh battery, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 E, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in Forest Green, Midnight Grey, and Polar White.
- It includes a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern devices.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 offers a balanced combination of features suitable for a wide range of users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 30
Announced2020, April 30
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.53"
TypeIPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details18W wired9W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight199 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsForest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
Foldable✗
SAR0.84 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass