Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max are mid-range Android smartphones manufactured by Xiaomi and branded by Redmi. It was released on May 5, 2020 () for the Note 9 Pro global, March 17 for the Indian market (sales resume on March 25 due to the first sales end in minutes) and on May 12, 2020 for the Note 9 Pro Max. The Note 9 Pro Max has a different camera island and it is similar to the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro. All models feature the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen protector.
| First released | Note 9 Pro: May 5, 2020 Note 9 Pro Max: May 12, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| Successor | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Related | Redmi Note 9 / Redmi Note 5G |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSDPA / 4G LTE |
| Colors | Note 9 Pro: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray Note 9 Pro (India)/Pro Max: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black |
| Dimensions | 165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm (6.53 × 3.02 × 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 7.37 oz (209 g) |
| Operating system | Initial Android 10 with MIUI 11 interface Current Android 12 with MIUI 14 interface |
| System-on-chip | All models: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) |
| CPU | All models: Octa-core (2x 2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6 x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) |
| GPU | All models: Adreno 618 |
| Memory | 4/6/8GB RAM |
| Storage | 64/128GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC, up to 512 GB |
| SIM | 2× Nano-SIM |
| Battery | Li-po 5,020 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging | Note 9 Pro (India): 18W wired Note 9 Pro (global): 30W wired Note 9 Pro Max: 33W wired USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Rear camera | Note 9 Pro / Pro Max:
Note 9 Pro / Pro Max: |
| Front camera | Note 9 Pro (Global/India): 16MP wide-angle (f/2.5) Lens size: 1/3.06" Note 9 Pro Max: 32MP wide-angle Lens size: 1/2.8" All models support HDR and panorama Video: 1080p@30/120fps |
| Display | 6.67" IPS LCD DotDisplay 1080 × 2400 pixels 20:9 aspect ratio ~395 ppi density |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning
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| References | [1][2][3] |
The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max are mid-range Android smartphones manufactured by Xiaomi and branded by Redmi. It was released on May 5, 2020 () for the Note 9 Pro global, March 17 for the Indian market[4] (sales resume on March 25 due to the first sales end in minutes[5]) and on May 12, 2020 for the Note 9 Pro Max.
The Note 9 Pro Max has a different camera island and it is similar to the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro. All models feature the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen protector.
Specifications
[edit]Design
[edit]All the models' frame were made of plastic with front and back sides are made of glass (Gorilla Glass 5). The Note 9 Pro was available at Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray colors,[6] while the Indian Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Mac were available at Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black colors.
Hardware
[edit]Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G chipset and the Adreno 618 graphics processor. It also has an octa-core composed of 2 Kryo 465 Gold cores clocking at 2.3GHz and 6 Kryo 465 Silvers clocking at 1.8GHz.[7]
The devices were equipped with a 5020 mAh lithium-polymer battery and has different supportable charging speeds (in watts):
- Note 9 Pro (India): 18W wired
- Note 9 Pro (Global): 30W wired (also has 33W fast charging[8][9])
- Note 9 Pro Max: 33W wired
Internal storage configuration
[edit]| Storage | Memory | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 64GB | 4GB RAM | Note 9 Pro (India) |
| 6GB RAM | Note 9 Pro / Pro Max | |
| 128GB | 4GB RAM | Note 9 Pro (Global / India) |
| 6GB RAM | All Models | |
| 8GB RAM | Note 9 Pro / Pro Max | |
| All models use UFS 2.1 | ||
Software
[edit]All models were pre-installed with Android 10 mobile OS with MIUI 11 User Interface. It received multiple updates:
| Date | UI | OS | References | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March-May 2020 | MIUI 11 (pre-installed) | Android 10 (pre-installed) | ||
| November 2020 | MIUI 12 | Android 11 | [10][11] | Initial release in Europe |
| June 2021 | MIUI 12.5 | [12] | ||
| June 2022 | MIUI 13 | Android 12 | [13] |
Availability
[edit]The devices were released by global phase rollout by region.
Redmi Note 9 Pro
[edit]- March 17, 2020 (India)
- May 5, 2020 (Global)
- May 18, 2020
- May 26, 2020
- June 8, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
[edit]Reception
[edit]Note 9 Pro
[edit]In terms of design, REVU PH stated for a positive feature: "The Redmi Note 9 Pro goes for a simple yet premium look. Xiaomi protects the front and back of the phone with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and combines that with a plastic frame. The Glacier White color our test unit comes in looks sleek, clean, and feels smooth and grippy in hand."[20]
It also captures image with detailed photos and color reproduction with the main camera.[20] The battery life was long, with 14 hours of on-screen usage from battery tests from PhoneArena.[21]
Note 9 Pro Max
[edit]The Note 9 Pro Max can charge from 0 to 52% in 30 minutes. However, a reviewer from Gadgets360 noticed that the device started heating while charging.[22]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India) - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ a b published, Aakash Jhaveri (2020-03-12). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro series makes its global debut in India". TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 Pro first sales end in minutes". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro review: Living up to the legend". REVU Philippines. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ a b Guison, Duey (2020-04-30). "Xiaomi makes the Redmi Note 9 Series Official Globally". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Black, Marie. "Affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 & Note 9 Pro Launch Globally". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Basco, Justine (2020-06-09). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Review". YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 Pro gets Android 11 update with MIUI 12". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Alderson, Alex (2020-11-13). "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro receives a new MIUI 12 update in Europe; Global upgrade for all Redmi Note 8 handsets will be ready next month". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Alderson, Alex (2021-06-17). "Xiaomi upgrades the Redmi Note 9 Pro to Android 11, but holds back on MIUI 12.5 for now". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Li, Deng (2022-06-13). "Xiaomi MIUI 13/Android 12 global device List". Huawei Central. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9 Pro Max with SD 720G launched". REVU Philippines. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Michail. "Redmi Note 9 and global Note 9 Pro announced". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro comes to Singapore". AsiaOne. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro to launch in PH May 26". REVU Philippines. 2020-05-22. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro in the UK". BusinessWire. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro, Pro Max: Price and availability (Update: India sales begin)". Android Authority. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ a b "Redmi Note 9 Pro review: Living up to the legend". REVU Philippines. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ Petrova, Iskra (2026-04-02). "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro review". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ^ "Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Review". Gadgets 360. Archived from the original on 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
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