Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
47.948.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.563.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
61.262.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max share similar build quality, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back with a plastic frame, and both weigh 209g.
- They have identical 6.67-inch IPS LCD displays with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the Snapdragon 720G chipset, but the Pro Max offers configurations with up to 8GB of RAM compared to the Pro's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pro Max has a higher 64 MP main sensor versus the Pro's 48 MP, and the front camera is also upgraded to 32 MP on the Max.
- Both devices feature a 5020mAh battery, but the Pro Max supports faster 33W charging compared to the Pro's 18W.
- They run on the same software, Android 10 upgradable to Android 12 with MIUI 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2020, March 12
2020, March 12
Announced
2020, March 12
2020, March 12
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 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
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5020 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

