Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi May 12, 2020

Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a 2020 smartphone from Xiaomi. It features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) (12 nm process), 3GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The camera system features a 48MP Standard main sensor with f/1.79 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 13MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5020 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10, upgradable to 11. Available in multiple configurations: 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White.

Basic Information

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
BrandXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Redmi Note 9
Launch DateTuesday, May 12, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions162.3 × 77.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight199 g
Volume111.51 cm³
Available Colors
  • Forest Green
  • Midnight Grey
  • Polar White

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 was released on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The phone measures 162.3 × 77.2 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 111.51 cm³ and weighs 199g. It features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White.

Display

Size6.53"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density395 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1500:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a 6.53" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (395 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It delivers impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ), tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, 84% ntsc, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features fingerprint (rear-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5020 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • in-box 22.5W charger
  • Reverse charging 9W

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is equipped with a 5020 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable. Additional features include in-box 22.5w charger, reverse charging 9w.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2 @ 950MHz
RAM & Storage3GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Versions:
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score225,154 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
Audio FeaturesN/A
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5020 mAh

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is equipped with MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Arm Mali-G52 MC2 running at 950MHz. The device comes with 3GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 64GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 225,154 points. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 5020 mAh battery. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is available in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x. For cellular connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a 4-camera setup with a 48MP Standard main sensor (f/1.79) of 1/2" size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 uses a 13MP front camera with f/2.25 aperture featuring 1.12 µm pixel size. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's camera system includes Digital zoom, Quadruple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 48 MP
Aperture: f/1.79
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KGM1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Pixel Size: 1.70 µm

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Pixel Size: 1.75 µm

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.25
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 6p lens
  • Ultra wide angle 118º
  • Macro up to 2cm
  • Front camera 74°FOV
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version10
Max OS Version11

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 runs on Android 10 and is upgradable to 11. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 116.72
USD 126.48
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 109.37
USD 118.51
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 129.99
USD 169.12
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 280.00
USD 364.28
128 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 125.99
USD 125.99
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 85.50
USD 85.50
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 116.72
USD 126.48
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 109.37
USD 118.51
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 129.99
USD 169.12
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 280.00
USD 364.28
128 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 125.99
USD 125.99
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 85.50
USD 85.50
128 GB 4 GB