Launch report · Xiaomi
Redmi Note 9: FHD+ budget bestseller with 5,020 mAh and NFC.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2020·$200·Score 60/100
Redmi Note 9 delivered a big battery, NFC, IR and a headphone jack for $200. Entry G85 and 4G, but extras make it stand out.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.53" FHD+ LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Helio G85
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.79
Battery
5,020 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- Big 5,020 mAh battery.
- NFC + IR + microSD + jack.
- FHD+ display.
- Affordable $200.
What to watch
- Helio G85 + 4G only.
- Only 3 GB RAM base.
- Mono speaker.
- MIUI ads.
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
$240 · score 68/100