Available Variants
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
Launch
| Announced | 2020, April 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 12 |
Body
| Protection | Water-repellent coating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) |
Display
| Size | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Type | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) |
Hardware & Software
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Quad | 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 (macro), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio, built-in antenna |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) M2003J15SG (Yes); M2003J15SS (No) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Charging | 18W wired 9W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 5020 mAh |
Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 200414 (v8) GeekBench: 1292 (v5.1) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 125h |
| Loudspeaker | -30.1 LUFS (Below average) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Display | 1242:1 contrast ratio, 370 nits max brightness (measured) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Description
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a practical phone that focuses on everyday reliability rather than flashy features. Even though it’s an older model, it still handles basic tasks quite well for regular users.
In daily use, the Helio G85 offers decent performance for browsing, social media, and watching videos. It can handle light gaming without much trouble, but you’ll notice limits with heavier games or high settings. For normal usage, it feels stable, just not very fast.
The 48MP main camera takes good photos in daylight with decent detail and color. It’s reliable for casual photography. The ultrawide lens is useful for wider shots, while the macro and extra sensor don’t add much real value. Low-light photos are average, so expectations should be realistic.
Battery life is one of its strongest points. The 5020mAh battery easily lasts a full day, even with heavy use. Reverse charging is a nice bonus if you need to power up another device. Charging speed is not very fast, but acceptable.
The display is large and comfortable for watching videos and browsing. While it’s not AMOLED, the quality is still good enough for everyday use. The design feels solid, though a bit bulky.
Overall, this phone is a good fit for users who want strong battery life and a reliable daily experience without needing high performance or premium features.
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