Redmi Note 9 5G Series: Snapdragon 750G, 108MP, 120Hz starting at P9,500

Xiaomi has finally announced its new 5G lineup for this December — the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Pro.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is the main highlight of the event as it packs 120Hz IPS LCD, 108MP Samsung HM2 sensor, and Snapdragon 750G that enables 5G connectivity.

Among the great offerings of the Note 9 Pro 5G, the 108MP quad-camera setup is the best part of the best. It’s almost the same Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor used on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but with a smaller pixel size. However, Xiaomi still boasts great low-light results due to dual-native ISO tech with Night Mode. The 108MP also uses pixel binning technique to output 12MP equivalent photos, although you can still capture at full 108MP. The rest of the cameras are 8MP ultrawide and two 2MP lenses.

The design gets a slight refresh, featuring a rounded module that seems to be leveled with the circular cutout. Xiaomi was also generous enough to provide IP53 water and dust resistance. Though the battery is a bit smaller than before at 4820mAh, the 33W fast charger is still able to fully charge the device in less than an hour.

Redmi Note 9 5G

On the other end, the Redmi Note 9 5G comes with Dimensity 800U SoC that also features 5G. Compared to the Snapdragon 750G, the 800U is capable of supporting dual-5G standby.  However, it’s your standard mid-range affair, featuring FHD+ LCD, 5000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charger, stereo speakers, and 48MP triple-cameras. The design is also a bit standard, with a solid hue across the back panel.

The price of the Redmi Note 9 5G Series is as follows:

• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G – 6GB/128GB – CNY 1599(~Php11,700)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G – 8GB/128GB – CNY 1799(~Php13,100)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G – 8GB/256GB – CNY 1999 (~Php14,600)
• Redmi Note 9 5G – 6GB/128GB – CNY 1299(~Php9,500)
• Redmi Note 9 5G – 8GB/128GB – CNY 1499(~Php10,900)
• Redmi Note 9 5G – 8GB/256GB – CNY 1699(~Php12,400)

Both devices are set to go on sale on December 1 in China. Unfortunately, Xiaomi didn’t share any info regarding the global release. But based on rumors prior to the announcement, there’s a chance that it’ll reach India.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G specs, price, availability in the Philippines

• Display: 6.67″ IPS LCD FHD+ HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits typical, Gorilla Glass 5
• Design: glass back, IP53
• Dimension and Weight: 165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm, 215g
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
• GPU: Adreno 619
• RAM: 6GB/8GB
• Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 expandable via shared microSD slot
• Main Camera: 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF
  8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
  2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)| video up to 4K@30fps with EIS
• Selfie Camera: 16 MP | up to FHD@30fps with EIS
• Connectivity & Ports:  5G, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, audio jack, Infrared port, NFC
• Security: face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Battery: 4820mAh(33W)
• Audio: stereo speakers, 24-bit hi-res audio
• OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
• Colors: Gray, Blue, Red/Mint
• Price: CNY 1599(~Php11,700) to CNY 1999 (~Php14,600)
• Release Date: December 1, 2020 (China)

Redmi Note 9 5G specs, price, availability in the Philippines

• Display: 6.53″ IPS LCD FHD+ 450 nits, Gorilla Glass 5
• Design: plastic back
• Dimension and Weight: 162 x 77.2 x 9.2 mm , 200g
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
• RAM: 6GB/8GB
• Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS expandable via shared microSD slot
• Main Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
  2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)| video up to 4K@30fps
• Selfie Camera: 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm | up to FHD@30fps with EIS
• Connectivity & Ports: 5G, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, audio jack, Infrared port
• Security: face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Battery: 5000mAh(22.5W)
• Audio: stereo speakers
• OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
• Colors: Purple, Blue Green
• Price: CNY 1299(~Php9,500) and CNY 1699(~Php12,400)
• Release Date: December 1, 2020 (China)

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