Xiaomi has globally launched its new mid-range smartphones under the Redmi Note series, the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro on April 30, 2020. This event was preceded by the launch of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India in March. Though confusing, that's how Xiaomi names its flagship phones. Mi Note 10 Lite was also released together with the latest Redmi Note series.
Redmi Note 9
Redmi Note 9 features a 6.53-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution and a single punch-hole cutout in the top left corner for the 13MP front camera. At the back, it has the same 48MP Samsung GM1 main sensor as the Redmi Note 9S alongside an 8MP ultrawide and two 2MP cameras – one for macro shots and another for depth sensor. It has fingerprint scanner at the back, so you still have the vibe of the previous Redmi Note smartphones. Its display was made with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for durability and protection.
The device is powered by the all-new MediaTek Helio G85 processor, consisting of a 2x A75 2.0GHz, 6x A55 1.8GHz CPU and an ARM G52 MC2 with roughly 1000MHz and a Manhattan 3.0 GPU at around 25 FPS, offering ultra-smooth day-to-day performance. The Redmi Note 9 can be had with either 3/4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. It also boasts of a 5020mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go users. The phone runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS, and can be upgraded to MIUI 12. It also brings an IR blaster, headphone jack and NFC.
The Redmi Note 9 has two variants and will be available in mid-May with the following official Philippines price:
The Redmi Note 9 has two variants and will be available in mid-May with the following official Philippines price:
- Redmi Note 9 (3GB + 64GB) - PHP 7,990
- Redmi Note 9 (4GB + 128GB) - PHP 9,990
Redmi Note 9 specs:
6.53-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) DotDisplay
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
MediaTek Helio G85 2.0GHz octa-core CPU
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
3GB, 4GB RAM
64GB, 128GB storage
microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Quad rear cameras:
48MP F1.79 4-in-1 Super Pixel (main)
8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
2MP F2.4 (macro)
2MP F2.4 (depth)
13MP F2.25 front camera
Dual-SIM (nano)
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC (select markets)
IR Blaster
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker
Smart PA 10V
Fingerprint scanner (rear)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
Splash-proof nano-coating
5,020mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging, w/ 22.5W charger included
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm
199 g
Forest Green, Polar White, Midnight Grey
Redmi Note 9 Pro is the rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max that was launched in India in March, although with a 16MP selfie camera. The global Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole cutout in the top center. Embedded through the power button is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which makes the device more conveniently accessible.
Redmi Note 9 pro was equipped with an impressive rear quad-camera setup, 64MP main lens captures crisp, ultra-high resolution images in all lighting conditions while its 8MP ultra wide-angle lens enables stunning large group images without compromise. A 5MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera, letting users take stunning close-up shots with fantastic bokeh. On the front, Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 16MP in-display camera for high-quality selfies. Its new slow motion selfie mode captures hilarious slow-motion videos, perfect for social media.
Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor with up to 2.3GHz clock speed. This smartphone offers a blazing fast, flagship-level experience. Built with 8nm process technology, the device delivers powerful performance while maintaining power efficiency. Redmi Note 9 Pro also sports a z-axis linear vibration motor for a more balanced user experience. The z-axis linear vibration creates 120 vibration effects depending on the user’s action, including different vibrations for photos, screenshots, notifications, clock settings and more. The phone is coupled with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion (up to 128GB).
The Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a large battery of 5020mAh, which can hold enough power to last until the next day without compromising on slim design. The device offers 30W fast charging which is Redmi Note Series' fastest-ever charging speed, with an in-box 33W fast charger that can charge up to 57% in just 30 minutes.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has two variants and will be available in mid-May with the following official Philippines price:
Redmi Note 9 Pro specs:
6.67-inch FHD+ LCD (2400 x 1080) DotDisplay
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 2.3GHz octa-core CPU
Adreno 618 GPU
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
64GB, 128GB UFS 2.1
microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Quad-rear cameras:
64MP F1.89 4-in-1 Super-Pixel (main)
8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
5MP F2.4 (macro)
2MP F2.4 (depth)
16MP F2.48 front camera
Dual-SIM (nano)
4G+ LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
3.5mm audio jack
1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker
Smart PA 10V
Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
Splash-proof nano-coating
5,020mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging, (33W charger included)
165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm
209 g
Glacier White, Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue
Stay tuned for Philippines pricing and availability of Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro.
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
MediaTek Helio G85 2.0GHz octa-core CPU
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
3GB, 4GB RAM
64GB, 128GB storage
microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Quad rear cameras:
48MP F1.79 4-in-1 Super Pixel (main)
8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
2MP F2.4 (macro)
2MP F2.4 (depth)
13MP F2.25 front camera
Dual-SIM (nano)
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC (select markets)
IR Blaster
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker
Smart PA 10V
Fingerprint scanner (rear)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
Splash-proof nano-coating
5,020mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging, w/ 22.5W charger included
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm
199 g
Forest Green, Polar White, Midnight Grey
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro is the rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max that was launched in India in March, although with a 16MP selfie camera. The global Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole cutout in the top center. Embedded through the power button is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which makes the device more conveniently accessible.
Redmi Note 9 pro was equipped with an impressive rear quad-camera setup, 64MP main lens captures crisp, ultra-high resolution images in all lighting conditions while its 8MP ultra wide-angle lens enables stunning large group images without compromise. A 5MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera, letting users take stunning close-up shots with fantastic bokeh. On the front, Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 16MP in-display camera for high-quality selfies. Its new slow motion selfie mode captures hilarious slow-motion videos, perfect for social media.
Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor with up to 2.3GHz clock speed. This smartphone offers a blazing fast, flagship-level experience. Built with 8nm process technology, the device delivers powerful performance while maintaining power efficiency. Redmi Note 9 Pro also sports a z-axis linear vibration motor for a more balanced user experience. The z-axis linear vibration creates 120 vibration effects depending on the user’s action, including different vibrations for photos, screenshots, notifications, clock settings and more. The phone is coupled with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion (up to 128GB).
The Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a large battery of 5020mAh, which can hold enough power to last until the next day without compromising on slim design. The device offers 30W fast charging which is Redmi Note Series' fastest-ever charging speed, with an in-box 33W fast charger that can charge up to 57% in just 30 minutes.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has two variants and will be available in mid-May with the following official Philippines price:
- Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB + 64GB) - PHP 12,490
- Redmi Note 9 Pro (6GB + 128GB) - PHP 13,990
Redmi Note 9 Pro specs:
6.67-inch FHD+ LCD (2400 x 1080) DotDisplay
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 2.3GHz octa-core CPU
Adreno 618 GPU
6GB LPDDR4x RAM
64GB, 128GB UFS 2.1
microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Quad-rear cameras:
64MP F1.89 4-in-1 Super-Pixel (main)
8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
5MP F2.4 (macro)
2MP F2.4 (depth)
16MP F2.48 front camera
Dual-SIM (nano)
4G+ LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
3.5mm audio jack
1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker
Smart PA 10V
Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
Splash-proof nano-coating
5,020mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging, (33W charger included)
165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm
209 g
Glacier White, Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue
Stay tuned for Philippines pricing and availability of Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro.
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