Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
#1123Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Performance
80.680.5
Camera
53.853.8
Display
72.972.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
73.787.3
Connectivity
75.781.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
59.862.8
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gray, Green, Violet
Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass