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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
$198
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.67-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels Full-HD+ screen
  • Camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Main/ 32 MP front
  • Storage 64/128 GB
  • RAM 6/8 GB
  • CPU Octa-core 2.3 GHz, Snapdragon 720G
  • OS Android 10; MIUI 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

9.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Highlights and Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, as the name suggests, is the higher variants of the Note 9 Pro-series. The major difference between the 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9 Pro, is the presence of a larger 64-megapixel main camera, up to 8GB RAM and a faster 33W fast charging in the Max version. Else, it comes with same 6.67-inch Full-HD+ display with 1080 x 2400 resolution and a tiny punch hole notch above the display.

Powering the Note 9 Pro Max is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor along with Adreno 618 GPU. The has either 6/8GB of RAM pegged with 64/128GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card slot.

On the camera front, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is loaded with a quad-camera setup with a combination of 64-megapixel primary lens, 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel macro sensor and 2-megapixel depth sensor. For the front, there is a 32-megapixel in-display selfie shooter.

Xiaomi moved the physical fingerprint scanner to side of the phone. There is a 5020mAh battery on the inside with the aforementioned 33W fast charger via US Type-C interface. The device runs on Android 10 out of the box and available in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black. Other key specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are contained in the table below.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands Does not have support for 5G Network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
Weight 209 grams
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5),
- Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
- Plastic frame
- Splash-proof
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 10; MIUI 11
Chipset Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 6/8 GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Quadruple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Flash type - Quad LED
5-element lens
Second sensor: 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
Third Sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera)
Fourth Sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm, depth sensor
Video Resolution 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 32-megapixel
Camera Features FaceID,
HDR,
6-level AI face Beauty
Punch hole
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 28 hours
Stand-by Up to 480 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max User Reviews and Opinions

Comments 4

  1. PRAISE EZEMDI IHEZIE EMMANUEL says:

    I wish this phone is made available right now for me and those who are lovers of good phone to have it here. How soon would it take to be made available here in Africa particularly Nigeria

  2. PRAISE EMMANUEL says:

    When would this phone be available in Africa and can one purchase it here on this site?

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