Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Display6.53" 1080 x 2340 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Main camera48MP
Battery5000 mAh
Redmi Note 9 5G product photo
6.1GoSolo score

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced
2020, November 26
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Durability
Water-repellent coating

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Size
6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

OS
Android 10, MIUI 12
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Type
UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules
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)
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Camera

Module
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features
1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
No
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging
18W wired

Misc

Colors
Gray, Green, Violet
Models
M2007J22C
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
performance
Dimensity 800U, Mali-G57 MC3Handles everyday apps and light mobile games at steady frame rates, but will struggle with demanding 3D titles at high settings.
battery
5000mAh, about 1.5 to 2 daysWith mixed use and a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen, you should reach evening of the second day before needing a charge.
charging
18W wired, roughly 90 to 120 minutesA 0-100% charge takes around two hours, so plan accordingly if you need the phone ready for travel.
display
6.53-inch, 450 nits peak brightnessIndoor and overcast viewing is comfortable; direct sunlight will still wash out text and icons despite the brightness.
camera
48MP main, f/1.8, 8MP ultrawideThe main lens captures sharp daytime shots and works reasonably in low light thanks to the f/1.8 aperture; the ultrawide handles group photos and landscapes.
connectivity
5G bands 1, 3, 41, 78, 79 (Sub-6)If your region has 5G deployed on these bands, you get future compatibility; otherwise, you fall back to LTE on common bands.
durability
Gorilla Glass 5, water-repellent coatingThe glass screen resists scratches and the coating sheds spills, but neither offers IP-rated submersion protection against dunking.
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