The new Redmi Note 9 Pro series focuses on the camera and performance aspects, while staying true to the lineup’s commitment to big displays and batteries. There was no mention of a non-Pro Redmi Note 9 at the keynote. The differences between the two models are very few, and limited to the camera and charging department.
Aura Design, which was introduced with the Redmi Note 7 series sees a paradigm shift with the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It features the improved ‘Aura Balance’ design. The 16.9cm(6.67) FHD+ DotDisplay with a 20:9 Cinematic Screen brings an immersive experience and the in-display camera on the front eliminates the notch making it Redmi’s largest ever display on a smartphone.
The rear features a quad camera setup that sits snugly on the glass back and the square design enables consistent field-of-view across all the lenses enabling lesser shift in focus while switching lenses.
To further enhance user experience, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max also features the Z-axis linear vibration motor, becoming one of the only devices in the segment to feature it. Z-axis linear motor enables flagship-like haptic experience, with over 150 custom vibration patterns across the UI.
Powering the new Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the performance focussed Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G, an 8nm chipset featuring a custom Kryo architecture. It is powered by 8 Kryo™ 465 cores (2 x Gold – Cortex A76 clocked at 2.3 GHz + 6 x Silver – Cortex A55 clocked at 1.8 GHz), coupled with the Adreno 618 GPU clocked at 750MHz along with Snapdragon™ Elite Gaming. To further enhance gaming and performance, the device features 2×2 MIMO WiFi, enabling upto 2X throughput, better latency, coverage and call clarity.
Xiaomi’s deep partnership with ISRO and Qualcomm Technologies has resulted in a leap with navigational tech bringing NavIC integration with the support of Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G. NavIC is ISRO’s indigenous navigation system, which allows lesser TTF (Time To Fix) and better accuracy across India and 1500km around the Indian subcontinent.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a massive 5020mAh battery while maintaining a slim profile. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with a 33W fast charger in the box.
Camera: Better Quality, More Creativity
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a quad camera setup consisting of 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with a 119° field of view, industry leading 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The front is adorned by a large 32MP sensor enabling high quality photography, videography and AI Face Unlock.
Redmi Note series has always sought to challenge the status quo with its camera performance and with the new Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, camera software has further improved by leaps and bounds. Users can now shoot selfies in dark environments thanks to the front camera night mode for the first time in a Redmi smartphone.
To enable creativity and content creators, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features tools for videography like Super Stabilisation on the rear camera, on both the main and the wide angle sensors. Super Stabilisation enables users to shoot videos with a higher level of stability as compared to EIS. Users can shoot in movie mode which allows for a 21:9 frame in their videos. The 5MP macro sensor enables video recording at 1080p, which is rare in the segment. Kaleidoscope, slow motion video on both the rear and front camera enable users to create engaging content. LOG mode, histogram, focus peaking, exposure peaking on the pro mode allows content creators to go beyond casual video making.
Redmi Note 9 Pro – The Performance Beast.
Redmi Note 9 Pro carries forward the legacy of the Redmi Note series, bringing cutting-edge performance and refined camera experience to the segment. It is the most competitive smartphone in its price segment featuring the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G.
The 8nm Process Technology enables it to run 1 – 1.5° cooler for sustained peak performance than many other 12nm chipsets. Like the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, it also brings support for NavIC.
Redmi Note 9 Pro’s 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM2 sensor builds upon its predecessor to bring true 48MP photography by bringing features like Smart ISO, enabling better results in the toughest of lighting conditions. The 48MP sensor is coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro sensor that lets you go as close as 2cm to the subject and support for 1080p macro video. For selfie lovers, there’s a 16MP sensor in the front.
It features the Aura Balance Design which brings Immersive Experience, Impeccable Craftsmanship and Functional Design to Redmi Note 9 Pro. With the side-mounted fingerprint scanner that sits flush on the matt-finish midframe, Redmi Note 9 Pro facilitates a natural approach to unlocking.
Quality
With the highest focus on quality, Redmi Note 9 Pro series feature triple Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, on the front, rear and on the rear camera lenses. It is Protected by P2i, splash proof nano-coating technology which protects them from accidental spills, while the reinforced corners provide better resilience to accidental falls.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro: Quick Specs
| Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
16.9cm (6.67) FHD+ DotDisplay
20:9 Cinematic Screen
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Octa-core Qualcomm庐 Snapdragon鈩 720G clocked at 2.3GHz
Adreno 618 with Snapdragon鈩 Elite Gaming
8nm Process Technology
2×2 MIMO WiFi
Z-Axis Linear Vibration Motor
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6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
LPDDR4X, UFS 2.1
2+1 SIM slot (expandable up to 512GB)
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4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB
LPDDR4X, UFS 2.1
2+1 SIM slot (expandable up to 512GB)
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NavIC support
Better accuracy
Lesser TTF (Time To Fix)
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64MP Quad camera array
PDAF and Super Stabilization
64MP primary sensor
8MP ultra-wide sensor
5MP macro sensor
2MP depth sensor
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48MP Quad camera array
PDAF and Super Stabilization
48MP primary sensor
8MP ultra-wide sensor
5MP macro sensor
2MP depth sensor
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| 32MP in-display selfie camera | 16MP in-display selfie camera |
5020mAh battery
Type-C
33W charger in-box
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5020mAh battery
Type-C
18W charger in-box
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| MIUI 11 based on Android 10 | |
Triple Corning庐 Gorilla庐 Glass 5 – front, back and rear camera
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
P2i hydrophobic nano-coating
Reinforced corners
Dual pyrolytic sheet
380V surge protection on the in-box charger
IR blaster
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Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue, Glacier White
165.7mm x 76.68mm x 8.8mm
209g
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Availability
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available in three colour variants, Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue and Glacier White in 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage variants across mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios starting 25th March.
Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in three colour variants, Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue and Glacier White 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants across mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios starting 17th March.
Both the devices will be available across all offline partner stores soon.