Introduction.
Xiaomi 's Redmi lineup is the crowd 's favorite in the World's markets, having taken over shortly after the Moto G lineup lost its magic and the latest Redmi generation
Notes arrived early this year with a massive redesign of the hardware, improved CPU's, bigger batteries and all the features of MIUI 11 open to you. And as always, at a reasonable price point.
Today's subject of our review is the Redmi Note 9 - a device that's a close relative to the Redmi Note 9S. It feels almost as if the two handsets are just different configurations of one model. The vanilla 9, for example, is slightly more compact as it has a smaller screen, employs a MediaTek G85 SoC, has NFC in most markets and there's a resolution drop in the macro and selfie shooters.
On paper, the Redmi Note 9S seems like the better deal but there are some things to consider here before jumping into any conclusions. The vanilla Note 9 might appeal to someone looking for a handset with smaller screen or the feature that makes the phone act as a power bank. Yep, one interesting distinguishing feature between Note 9S and Note 9 is that the latter can charge another 9W device.
It's also important to see how the ISP stacks against the Note 9S. Since the two devices share mostly the same camera hardware, the ISPs on the SoCs are what makes them different.And, as we learn, it could make a big difference, with the new Galaxy S20 family arguing point by point Snapdragon vs Exynos.
Obviously we are all expecting different battery durability. Obviously we are all expecting different battery durability.
We 're sure the chunky 5,020 mAh battery will do just fine but will it be stronger than the Snapdragon 720G-powered Note 9S?
Unboxing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9.
The device comes in a box containing the usual user manuals, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, a transparent silicone protective case, and a power adapter.The last one is valued at 22.5W but at 18W, the phone itself caps. Xiaomi says it uses that charger for more than one device, so you could say it's a universal plug for Xiaomi devices.
DESIGN.
The Redmi Note 9 doesn't depart too far from the this year's Redmi Note aesthetics, it looks almost the same as its sibling but adds a bit more to the camera module to fit the rear-facing fingerprint reader. Oh, and instead of a centered punch-hole, you get one that it's in the upper-left corner of the screen.
The back of the device feels like it's made of glass but we can't say for sure as Xiaomi hasn't explicitly said it's glass. The front, however, is Gorilla Glass 5 while the frame is plastic, this we can say with certainty. Strangely, the handset feels a bit heavier than you'd expect from a sub-6.6" phone. Perhaps the large battery has to do with that .
It feels rather well-balanced in the hand with the bottom half feeling a tad heavier, but that's a good thing as it tends to stay in your hand without tipping over. The back curvature helps with the grip, and the front bezels are well-trimmed. Still, it's a big device to use with just one hand, and it is slippery - just like every other glass sandwich phone these days.
Fingerprints and smudges do stick quite easily so it may require some frequent wiping. Or at least the Forest Green color we got makes them a bit more visible in certain lighting conditions. The color itself is really nice, though - it's easy on the eye, gentle, and the gradient changes at different lighting angles. The side frame looks a bit plain, though and fails to fully blend with the rest of the phone.
Going around the sides, we find the down-facing speaker grille, 3.5m audio jack, and the USB-C connector. The top holds an IR blaster (neat!), and the right side houses the power button and the volume rocker. Unfortunately, these two are placed too high.
Despite some of the misfires with the design, the phone feels solid in the hand and more importantly, doesn't feel cheap. And the rear camera design gives it a distinct look too.
And we appreciate the splash-proofing that the water-repellent coating on the internals provides.
LCD IPS panel with an off-centered punch-hole.
The Redmi Note 9 uses an IPS LCD screen measuring 6.53 inches with a resolution measuring 1080 x 2340px allowing it a stylish aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
The bezels are thin enough, so they don't distract while the front-facing camera cutout appears smaller in comparison with other LCD-based solutions.. It's also neatly tucked away closer to the upper-left corner of the screen, so it doesn't eat away too much of the screen real estate.
Unfortunately, the Redmi Note 9 falls victim of that typical LCD glare around the punch-hole. It's barely visible in most cases and wouldn't bother most of you, but it's there, and you can see it on a white background. Turning on the dark mode paints the system menus in black so you won't be seeing it most of the time. Also, it's important to note that we've seen way worse glares even around the bottom lip.
When it comes to color accuracy, the Note 9 is no champion either. With the default color mode, the phone had 7.7 average dE2000, while the maximum dE2000 was a whopping 15.6. Most of the blue colors, along with cyan and white, appeared to be way off.
Surprisingly, the "Saturated" mode can lower the average dE2000 to 5.7 while "Standard" brings it down to 3.7 which is a rather good value if you are into color-accurate reproduction.
HDR10 support is non-existent, whereas the Note 9S can give you that. We've checked the Netflix app, and the phone is compliant with the
Widevine L1 standard and supports Full
HD playback.
Battery life.
As expected, the Redmi Note 9 has outstanding battery life owing to the large 5,020 mAh unit and power-efficient chipset. We found that the overall battery score is quite similar to the Redmi Note 9S. You can rely on long video playback and web browsing without the need of charging.
When it comes to fast charging, however, the Note 9 isn't a great performer. The 18W charging limit can only get you this far with a battery that's rated at 5,020 mAh. About 2:33 hours will get you from 0 to full while in 30 minutes, you can get just 31% of the charge back.
Android 10-based MIUI 11.
If you are familiar with MIUI, you will find this iteration of the Xiaomi's software easy to use. There aren't any major design changes compared to the previous version of the software, but it does borrow some aesthetics from vanilla Android. The quick toggle icons in the notification shade are one example, as well as the inclusion of an app drawer. The latter is a big deal because you can now choose between the option of having all icons on the home screen or tuck them away in the app drawer and that's not available on all Xiaomi phones.
Performance.
Speaking of the chipset, the MediaTek Helio G85 is a small hardware refresh over the Helio G80, as the name implies, and the benchmarks are here to prove it. It has essentially the same CPU and GPU setup - 2x Cortex-A75 cores running at 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz paired with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The only difference is that the latter is clocked at 950 MHz on the Helio G80, while the G85's GPU is clocked at 1000 MHz. Not a tangible difference, to be honest.
The
Redmi Note 9 also comes with
3GB of
RAM as a standard while the 9S starts at
4GB, so that might be a consideration for future-proofing. You can still grab the
4GB/128GB Redmi Note 9 variant, though.
Four cameras on back, Punch-hole on front.
The quad-camera setup is almost the same as on the Note 9S but with one small difference - the 5MP f/2.4 camera has been swapped for a 2MP f/2.4 one with autofocus, which is a very welcome feature because it makes macro photography that much easier.
The main camera has been borrowed 48MP with f/1.8 aperture as well as the ultra-wide unit 8MP with f/2.2 aperture. The ultra-wide sensor with 1.12µm is quite small measurement at 1/4.0
And the
2MP depth sensor, of course, which serves more of an aesthetic purpose than a functional one.
When it comes to selfies, a
13MP f/2.0 shooter sits in the cutout. It's
1/3.1" big and has
1.12µm as opposed to the
16MP unit with similar specs on the Note 9S.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 detailed specifications.
| Dimensions: | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm |
| SIM: | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
|
| Colors: | Blue,Black,White |
| Frequency 2G Band: | SIM1: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
SIM2: GSM 850/900/2800/1900 |
| 3G: | HSDPA Band 850/900/1700(AWS)/1900 2100 |
| 4G: | Band LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Processor: | Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset: | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| GPU: | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| LCD: | IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen display technology, 16 M Colours, Multitouch |
| Size: | 6.67 Inches |
| Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (~386 PPI) |
| Protection: | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Extra Features: | 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised) |
| Memory: | Built-in 128GB , Built-in, 4GB RAM |
| Card: | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera Main | Quad Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 118° (ultrawide) ,1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash |
| Features: | Geo-tagging, Phase detection, touch focus, HDR, Panorama, Video (2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS) |
| Front: | 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (normal), 1/3.1", HDR, panorama, Video (1080p@30fps) |
| Connectivity: | WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac networking, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth: | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS: | Yes + endorse A-GPS & Glonass, BDS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio: | FM Radio with recording |
| USB: | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Data: | GPRS , Edge, 3G network (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4 G LTE-A |
| Features: | Sensors Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear mounted), Proximity |
| Audio: | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, MP3 / WAV / eAAC+/FLAC player, XviD / MP4 / H.264 player ,Speaker Phone |
| Browser: | HTML5 |
| Messaging: | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Games: | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch: | Yes |
| Extra: | Splash-proof coating, Glass front+Gorilla Glass5, plastic frame, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Photo/video editor, Document viewer |
Battery Capacity: | (Li-Po Non removable), 5020 mAh |
| Fast battery charging: | 18W, Reverse charging 9W |
| Price: | Cost in USD: $253
Cost in Rs: 33,999 |
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