At the end of last month, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 9 series in China. The series consists of three smartphones and these devices have been on sale for the past 13 days. Within this period, the company managed to sell 1 million units.

Xiaomi initially debuted the Redmi Note 9 series earlier this year in India. But the Redmi Note 9 models launched in China are different devices altogether. This series includes two 5G phones (Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G) and a single 4G handset (Redmi Note 9 4G).

Now, less than two weeks (13 days to be exact) from them being going on sale, Redmi accomplished to sell over 1 million units of these smartphones. The brand revealed its new achievement on Weibo.

In case you do not know, Xiaomi’s Redmi number, Redmi A, and Redmi Note series of handsets have always been global bestsellers. For instance, the company has sold over 140 million units of Redmi Notes worldwide as of November. These phones are popular because of the value they offer for the price.

That said, although the new Redmi Note 9 series is exclusive to China, the same phones are expected to release with different branding in global markets. The Pro variant is already available in Europe as Mi 10T Lite with a 64MP primary camera. This handset will be also launching as Mi 10i in India. Similarly, the 4G model will soon go official as Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9T with an additional camera.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Series in China yesterday. The lineup has two 5G devices- Redmi Note9 5G, Note9 Pro 5G, and a Note9 4G version. Today, a teardown of the entire series by popular AIO Technology shows the difference between the devices. And as teased by Lei Jun earlier, the devices bring improvements in performance, battery, camera, and more.

Rear Shell, Display

As reported by SeekDevice(via GSMArena), the teardown begins by taking off the back covers. As per the reports, both 4G and 5G version of Redmi Note 9 series has plastic shell. And, the 5G version is made to look like AG glass. However, the Note 9 Pro 5G reportedly has a real AG(Anti-Glare)Glass cover.

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Talking about the display, we already know that the entire series uses LCD displays. The teardown additionally reveals that all of them are made by TCL CSOT, and have the connecting interface fused to the back of the display. Moving on, the rear shell of 4G and 5G Redmi Note 9 have fingerprint sensors, and antennas attached to them. The 5G version has more antenna contact points which is obvious.

Processor, Cooling

The top cover of the Note 9 series covers the Processor and Camera modules. Among this, the NFC on the Note9 Pro 5G is integrated into the top cover. Beneath it are the SoC along with memory and other components. The 3.5mm audio jack on the 4G version is sorted to the board while others have it integrated. Additionally, all the devices have Infrared sensors(IR blaster) sorted to the board.

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Besides, the processors are covered with metal cover, copper foils, and a thermal paste beneath the surface. Removing them reveals the CPU, memory(UFS 2.2, DDR4 RAM). Talking about the cooling, Note9 4G has a heat dissipation film attached to the rear panel but the 5G versions have it on the fuselage(body). While the mid-frame of the devices have more heat dissipation film, the Note9 Pro 5G has a copper tube running in the mid-frame for extra cooling.

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Camera module

The camera modules on the 4G and 5G devices are different. The Note9 4G has a rectangle layout and is it at the far left while two 5G devices have a circular layout at the center. Interestingly, the Note9 Pro 5G has an additional protection cover and three more screws to hold the arrangement. The flash on 4G version is fused to the back cover. But the 5G version has it on the layout and the 5G Pro version has it sorted to the board.

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The cameras themselves are reportedly similar in the 4G and 5G base version with the difference being a depth of field(2MP depth) and macro lens(2MP Macro) on the former and latter. The Redmi Note9 Pro layout has the biggest 108MP HM2  module and auxiliary sensors.

Battery, and other parts

Removing the big ribbon cable that separates the bottom and upper part reveals the battery. All of them are protected by adhesives. As we all know the batteries on 4G, and two 5G versions are 6,000, 5,000, and 4,820mAh respectively.

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The bottom part is also protected by a cover. Removing it reveals the USB-C, Speaker, vibrator, and 3.5mm jack on the 5G versions. The report says the speaker and vibration motor are similar across the models but the 5G versions have a Z-Axis linear motor.

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Last month we saw a rumor roundup for the upcoming Redmi Note series in China. While we thought it could be the Note 10 series, subsequent leaks led us to believe that it should be the Redmi Note 9 series. Later, Xiaomi themselves confirmed that the series will indeed darn the ‘Note 9’ moniker. The company will launch three new smartphones in China tomorrow (November 26). Ahead of this, let’s look at the expected specifications, price of the devices.

Redmi Note 9 Series China- What’s New

Xiaomi has indirectly confirmed that the Note 9 series in China will have three devices. Multiple posters and invites shared by the company has a “three musketeers” slogan indicating the same. Accordingly, the company will unveil two 5G devices- Redmi Note9 5G and Redmi Note9 Pro 5G.

Although the company is teasing the devices with the “Note 9 Series” tagline, hints on the Jingdong listing suggests that there won’t be any spacing between the name and number. Anyway, the third device is likely a 4G variant with Redmi Note9 4G moniker.

Precisely, 5G and Camera are expected to be the big upgrades for the Note 9 series in China. As usual, you can expect 2020 hype-trains like the high-refresh-rate screens, bigger camera sensors, faster charging, at least on the higher variant.

Redmi Note9 Pro 5G Specifications(Expected)

The highest variant of the series is likely the Redmi Note9 Pro 5G(M2007J17C). Earlier leaks said that the device will be a tweaked version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T-Lite. Accordingly, Redmi’s official teaser images show a similar design with Mi 10T Lite’s Rose Gold Beach, Atlantic Blue, and Pearl Grey colors.

Besides, leaked information so far shows that the device will retain the majority of the Mi 10T Lite’s specs. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will likely feature a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 750G chipset, a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging.  Further TENAA listings also reveal that the device will measure 165.4 x 76.9 x 9mm and weigh 214.5 grams.

However, the significant difference is said to be the main camera. It is expected to the first Redmi smartphone to sport a 108MP camera sensor instead of 64MP on the Mi 10T Lite. For Selfies, it will likely have a 16MP sensor under the centered punch-hole. Other features likely are 6/8/12GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage, stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, IR blaster, and Z-axis linear motor.

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Redmi Note9 5G Specifications(Expected)

Redmi Note 9 5G will likely be a slightly watered-down sibling(M2007J22C) in terms of Camera, fast charging measuring 161.96 x 77.25 x 9.2mm and weighing 200 grams. That said, TENAA renders showed that the device will have a similar rear panel as Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G but a top-left punch-hole display.

Talking about specs, it is likely to feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC,  48MP triple camera setup, 13MP punch-hole selfie camera, MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Other expected features are 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage, NFC, a 5,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.

Besides, the global variant of this smartphone is also rumored to debut as Redmi Note 9T 5G. The device has already cleared SIRIM, IMDA, EEC certifications so far.

Redmi Note9 4G China Specifications(Expected)

As for the 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9, the TENAA listing shows similar specs to the recently launched POCO M3. It measures 162.29 x 77.24 x 9.6mm and weighs 196g. However, the images show that the device doesn’t have the big black housing around the camera and leather-like finish of POCO M3.

Anyway, Xiaomi surprisingly hasn’t revealed anything about the device yet. That said, the device will likely feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 SoC. As for the optics, For cameras, it will likely have a 48MP main lens, two 2MP sensor on the rear, and an 8MP selfie shooter.

Other specifications expected are  4/6/8GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4G, USB-C port, 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging but the POCO M3 only has 18W charging support.

Redmi Note 9 Series: Expected Price

The Redmi Note 9 Series in China is expected to start at 1,000yuan($152). Precisely, leaks say that the 4G variant will start around 1,000yuan. However, the Note9 5G will likely start slightly about the 1,000yuan mark and the Note9 Pro is expected to be around 1,500yuan($228.5).

If that happens, Redmi Note9 Pro 5G will be one of the cheapest 108MP camera smartphones out there. Anyway, let’s wait for the official pricing as the event is scheduled for tomorrow at 20:00 China time.

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It’s a no-brainer that Redmi Note 9 Series will break cover on November 26 in China. Ahead of this, the company has been teasing the device frequently. Today, the VP of Xiaomi, Lu Weibing has shared a post on Weibo that shows invitations sent out to media. And the letter is accompanied by an actual “sword”.

The official post(via Sina Technology) on Weibo shared by Lu Weibing shows a series of images with an invitation letter and a big box. The invitation letter has the Redmi Note 9 logo, and the “Three Musketeers” slogan confirming the three models. Further, it reads, “There are thousands of schools in the arena, and there are thousands of moves. But the great heroes do not ask for unique secrets. They should carefully practice one move and one move to benefit the people”(Google translated).

As for the sword, bloggers who received it have shared a slogan on Weibo. It says “the brave will win if you meet on a narrow road”(Google Translated). That said, reports say that the sword is basically an eight-sided Han Sword. Apparently, it is and is long, narrow, and thicker than the four-sided ones. This suggests that the sword might be a collectors’ edition resembling the ones from the Han Dynasty of China. You can take at the sword and invites below:

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In case you don’t know, Redmi Note 9 series will likely darn the name Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G. A recent listing on Jingdong(JD.com) suggests that Xiaomi might call the 5G models as Redmi Note9 5G and Redmi Note9 Pro 5G.

Redmi Note 9 Series Specifications(Expected)

The top of the line Redmi Note9 Pro 5G will likely be a tweaked version of the  Xiaomi Mi 10T-Lite. Additionally, we know that the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 750G chipset, a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Further, the device is likely to have a 108MP rear camera, stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, IR blaster, and Z-axis linear motor.

Talking about the sibling, Redmi Note 9 5G’s TENAA renders showed that the device will have a similar rear panel as Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G but a top-left punch display. It is likely to feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display,  MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage, 48MP triple camera setup, 13MP punch-hole selfie camera, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, NFC, 5,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.

As for the 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9, from the TENAA listing, looks a lot similar to the upcoming POCO M3. It will likely feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 SoC, 48MP camera, 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Nevertheless, the Redmi Note 9 series will go on sale on the launch day, and will likely start from 1000 yuan($152).

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A few hours ago, we shared the specifications of an alleged Redmi Note 10 4G as listed on TENAA. Now, we have the renders of the device and it has a different rear panel design altogether.

As tipped by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the new images of M2010J19SC on China’s TENAA show a Redmi device in Dark Blue color. At the back, we see the cameras along with LED flash housed inside the Rectangle design with rounded corners. What’s interesting here is that this happens to be the first Redmi device to host a Rectangle design towards the left corner.

Earlier, the alleged Redmi Note 9 5G series for China got leaked on TENAA showing a circle design similar to Poco X3. Also, if we recall, predecessors like the Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro Globally have a square camera layout on the center of the back. However, this entry-level Redmi device seems have to an entirely new rear design.

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Coming back, we see a SIM-card tray to the left whereas Volume buttons and a power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor to the right. Upfront, there is a single sensor but it’s hard to figure out if that’s under punch-hole or a notch. At the back, there is a “Redmi” logo at the bottom left of the device along the lines of the camera layout. This reminds us of the many Honor, and Realme smartphones from the recent past.

Anyway, it’s unclear if the device will be called Redmi Note 9 4G or Redmi Number series device in China. Either way, it’s highly possible that it will accompany two other  5G Redmi Smartphones that will break cover soon. That said, the device is also rumored to be called the Redmi Note 10 4G elsewhere.

Talking about the specs, the TENAA listing shows the device will measure 162.29 x 77.24 x 9.6mm and weigh 196g. It will feature a 6.53-inch display but reports say that it will be an LCD screen with 2340×1080 resolution. Although the TENAA listing shows just a 2.0GHz CPU, a Geekebench listing(M2010J19SI) shows it could be a Snapdragon 662 SoC.

Other features are 4/6/8GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage, Android 10, 4G LTE. And triple-rear cameras with a 48MP sensor, and an 8MP selfie shooter. All this will be backed up by a 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. Let’s wait and see how Xiaomi prices these devices for China and Global markets.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 9 series of Smartphones in China. A Standard and High spec variant of the 5G devices are likely to break cover. Ahead of this, the pricing of the smartphones have now been tipped.

According to a post on Weibo(via Twitter), the Standard variant of the Redmi Note 9 5G will cost about 1000 yuan($151). And a higher version with a 108MP camera sensor will be around 1500 yuan($227). This pricing corroborates with an internal document leak that earlier said that Xiaomi will launch a 999 yuan 5G device towards the end of 2020.

Anyway, the report says the entire Note 9 series will support 5G connectivity which is obvious by now. Coincidentally, Redmi’s GM Lu Weibing has already teased its arrival. So, if the report is true, we might see the devices hitting the shelves as early as mid-November.

Besides, the Redmi Note 9 Series is expected to get a Standard, and a High Edition. That said, Xiaomi might just call it the Redmi Note 9, and Note 9 Pro 5G but we will have to wait for the confirmation. Anyway, the TENAA listings of the Redmi Note 9 series reveals key specifications of the device. Both the devices share similar features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, micro-SD card, and will likely run MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Redmi Note 9 Series China Specifications

According to the listings, Redmi Note 9 Standard Edition will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC. It will likely have 4/6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage. For cameras, it will have a 48MP rear sensor and a 13MP selfie shooter. Plus, it will have a 6.53-inch LCD FHD+ display with a top-left punch-hole unlike the High Edition(centered punch-hole). Other Specifications include SA/NSA 5G, 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W charging support.

The High Edition(likely Redmi Note 9 Pro) of the 5G series will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. It is likely to be a rebrand of Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G. Accordingly, the TENAA listing says that it will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display. If it’s indeed a rebrand, we can expect the display to have a 120Hz refresh rate. It will boast 6/8/12GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage.

Additionally, it will have a 4,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Other specifications expected are 108MP Samsung HM2 rear sensor, 16MP front camera, and more.

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