Source: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central
The Redmi Note 9 Pro series is here, and Xiaomi is going back to the basics. The phones feature a massive 5020mAh battery and interesting camera and hardware upgrades. The battery is obviously the main talking point here, and it's clear that Xiaomi is positioning the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max as devices that can easily last two days on a full charge.
The phones also come with NavIC, giving it the ability to connect to India's navigational satellites. The camera is now a 48MP Samsung GM2 module and a 64Mp shooter on the Pro Max, and there's a 5MP macro lens as well this time around. Mainstays like the 3.5mm jack are back, and you also get 18W fast charging/33W on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Here's a look at the hardware on offer:
| Category | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 10 MIUI 11 |
Android 10 MIUI 11 |
| Display | 6.67-inch 60Hz IPS LCD 2400x1080 (20:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.67-inch 60Hz IPS LCD 2400x1080 (20:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G 2 x 2.30GHz A76 6 x 1.80GHz A55 Adreno 618 8nm |
Snapdragon 720G 2 x 2.30GHz A76 6 x 1.80GHz A55 Adreno 618 8nm |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| MicroSD slot | Yes (512GB dedicated) | Yes (512GB dedicated) |
| Rear camera 1 | 48MP, f/1.79 Dual Pixel PDAF, 4K at 30fps |
64MP, Dual Pixel PDAF 4K at 30fps |
| Rear camera 2 | 8MP wide-angle 119-degree FoV |
8MP wide-angle 119-degree FoV |
| Rear camera 3 | 5MP macro lens 2cm to 10cm focus |
5MP macro lens 2cm to 10cm focus |
| Rear camera 4 | 2MP portrait lens | 2MP portrait lens |
| Front camera 1 | 16MP AI Beautify |
32MP AI Beautify |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 NavIC, A-GPS, GLONASS |
Wi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 NavIC, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| LTE bands | FDD 1/3/5/8 TDD 40/41 |
FDD 1/3/5/8 TDD 40/41 |
| Audio | 3.5mm jack Single speaker |
3.5mm jack Single speaker |
| Battery | 5020mAh Non-removable |
5020mAh Non-removable |
| Charging | USB-C 2.0 18W |
USB-C 2.0 33W |
| Water resistance | No | No |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint | Side-mounted fingerprint |
| Dimensions | 166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm 209g |
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm 209g |
| Colors | Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black | Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black |
The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max will go on sale later this month, and the devices will be limited to India for now. Interested in learning more? Hit up our detailed preview for more on Redmi's latest:
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