Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has launched the 5G variants of both Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro 5G in its home country China. Talking about the differences, these 5G devices’ specifications are a bit different from the previously launched 4G smartphones.
Talking about the price, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G starts from CNY 1599 (Approx. Rs. 17,961). Whereas the basic model of Note 9 5G starts from CNY 1299 (Approx. Rs. 14,592). Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 9 4G Edition’s basic model is priced at CNY 999 (Approx. Rs. 11,222).
The 5G device couples with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, and it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Snapdragon 750G processor paired with Adreno 619 GPU. The device is available in three variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM.
In terms of camera, the device houses a quad-rear camera that assembles with 108-MP primary camera (Samsung HM2 sensor) + 8-MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2-MP depth sensor and a 2-MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 16-MP single front-facing camera.
Redmi Note 8 5G runs MIUI 12 based Android 10 out of the box and assembles with a 4820mAh battery and 33W fast charging support. Moreover, there’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options include 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO, Bluetooth v5.1, and 3.5mm audio jack.
The smartphone comes with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and Octa Core processor based MediaTek Dimensity 800U Chipset. It is available in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.
In-camera department, it packs a triple-rear camera that includes a 48-MP primary camera + 8-MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-MP macro lens. On the front, there’s a 13-MP single front-facing camera. The 5000mAh battery backed device comes with 18W fast charging support and runs MIUI 12 based Android 10 out of the box.
The device also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO, Bluetooth v5.1, 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, etc.
The device features a 6.53-inch FHD display coupled with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662SoC paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The device comes in 4/6/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Talking about the camera, a triple rear camera combines 48-MP primary camera + an 8-MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2-MP sensor. On the front, it comes with an 8-MP front camera. The device houses a 6000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone measures 162.3 x 77.28 x 9.6 mm and weighs 198 grams.