Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
#1718
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
#1760Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
47.947.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.263.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Note 9T has a plastic frame.
- Both feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset and offer similar RAM and storage configurations.
- In terms of cameras, the Note 9 5G includes an additional ultrawide lens, while the Note 9T has a depth sensor instead.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging and run on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a comparable software experience.
- Connectivity options are also similar, with both supporting 5G, but the Note 9T includes NFC, which the Note 9 5G lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
General
Release Date
2020, November 26
2021, January 08
Announced
2020, November 26
2021, January 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, 33% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
199 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Green, Violet
Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes