Xiaomi ended software support for Mi 10 Lite Zoom, a China-exclusive smartphone in late April. Back then, we suggested that the global Mi 10 Lite 5G may get a similar treatment in a month. This has happened now as the device has been listed on Xiaomi’s official EOS (End of Support) list.

At the same time, the company has dropped software support for three of the Redmi Note 9 series handsets, such as Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Let’s go through the details.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has added the Mi 10 Lite 5G to its EOS list. This confirms the termination of software support for this phone.

On the other hand, the aforementioned Redmi Note 9 models are yet to be included in the said list. But as per the security bulletin, they are supposed to receive security updates only until May 2023.

As these phones just received a security update in April and May is about to end, there may not be a new software build hereafter. The EOS list will likely be updated in a  while with these handsets.

All these smartphones were released in early 2020. So Xiaomi ended their software support 3 years after their release.

For comparison, similarly priced Samsung devices from the same period will continue to receive software support till next year (4 years). But Oppo, Vivo, and Realme have the same policy as Xiaomi.

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Recent findings revealed that the almost 3-year-old Redmi Note 9 series will be updated to MIUI 14. A few days later, the same source has now disclosed when can we expect the rollout to begin.

Unsurprisingly, users of these smartphones will have to wait a bit longer. But thankfully, not so much.

According to Xiaomiui, the following handsets will get access to the MIUI 14 update based on Android 12 in Q2 2023.

• Redmi Note 9
• Redmi Note 9S
• Redmi Note 9 Pro
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
• Poco M2 Pro

For the unaware, all the aforementioned devices are based on the same platform. They only differ in some aspects.

The publication suggests that the latest MIUI for these phones may release around April-May. In other words, users will have to wait around three months.

Apart from the smartphones listed above, the MIUI 14 update will be also released for the Redmi 10X series, Redmi 9, and Poco M2. Even for them, the software build will be based on Android 12, rather than Android 13. 

But unfortunately, the update release timeline for them is not known at the moment. The rollout may most probably occur around the same time.

All of these handsets have already received two MIUI updates and two Android updates. MIUI 14 will be most likely their last major software update.

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Xiaomi is yet to deliver the Android 12 update for some of its devices though Android 13 is out for more than 2 months. Three such handsets have started receiving the much-awaited update in India.

The Chinese smartphone maker has begun to roll out last year’s Android update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and Poco M2 Pro in its largest market outside mainland China.

The Android 12 update for the Pro models of Redmi Note 9 and Poco M2 arrive with MIUI 13 in India. Despite releasing in October, the software builds come with August 2022 security patches.

Most importantly, the update is currently limited to Mi Pilot testers. It should make its way to regular users in the coming days and weeks.

The update should enter the ‘Stable Beta’ phase next, followed by ‘Stable’. Hence, most users will likely get access to it by next month.

The Android 12-based MIUI 13 update is probably the last major software update for Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and Poco M2 Pro. These phones may only receive necessary security updates going forward.

All three devices were launched in 2020. They share a similar design and only differ in terms of certain features.

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Xiaomi is expected to announce MIUI 13 by the end of 2021. However, the company is yet to update some of its devices to the current latest version of its software – MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Some handsets haven’t received MIUI 12.5 either. Two such smartphones, namely Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have begun to get these versions of MIUI respectively in India.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are receiving a new system update in India. The former gets access to the latest MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, while the latter is being updated to almost a year old MIUI 12.5 though it is an expensive model.

The fresh software updates for these phones arrive with the following build numbers in India.

• Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition – V12.5.2.0.RJWINXM

• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

  • MIUI 12.5 – V12.5.3.0.RJXINXM

Both the MIUI builds listed above are in the Stable Beta phase. In simpler words, they are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might receive them earlier, while others may have to wait a bit longer.

At the end of the day, every user of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max should receive the latest system update.

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched in early 2020 as the first-ever Redmi Note Pro Max model. The handset debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. The device was updated to MIUI 12 last year. Now, it has finally started receiving the Android 11 update a year after its release.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is only sold in India. Hence, there’s only a single regional MIUI build for this smartphone. The device’s Android 11 update arrives with build number V12.0.1.0.RJXINXM.

The above-mentioned software build is labeled as ‘Stable Beta’ right now. This means the update is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But it should reach all the users in the coming days.

As of now, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has only received a single MIUI as well as an Android update. Usually, the Redmi Note series handsets get two Android updates and three MIUI updates. Hence, we can expect Xiaomi to deliver both MIUI 13 and Android 12 in the future.

Before that, the smartphone should get the MIUI 12.5 update, which is currently being seeded out to a bunch of eligible Mi, Redmi, and POCO-branded phones worldwide.

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Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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Flipkart and Amazon’s biggest sale is about to end on October 13. The users can save a lot by availing of exceptional discounts on smartphones from the ongoing Great Indian Festival and Big Diwali Sale by the end of the day. The users can enjoy the hefty concession on most of the smartphones from the top manufacturers. 

Most of the deals are from popular OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus. You can choose as per the need:

Best Smartphone from Amazon’s Great Indian Festival

For starters, Amazon is offering a 10% instant on SBI Credit Cards. Terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The offer is valid from 5th – 9th November.
2. The minimum order value should be at least Rs 5000.
3. A discount of Rs 1500 can be availed on a single Credit Card transaction.
4. However, a single card can be eligible for up to Rs 3000 cashback (Rs 1500 discount from 5th-9th Nov, another Rs 1500 from 10th-13th Nov)
5. Selected mobiles can be availed with up to Rs 5000 discount. 

Xiaomi+Redmi

Redmi 9

It is an ultra-affordable mid-range smartphone for the discount price of Rs 8099 – Rs 8999 using SBI Credit Card

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD display, 1600 x 720 pixels
• Mediatek Helio G35 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
• 13+2MP dual camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAH battery + 10W adapter

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Redmi  9 Prime

It is a mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for Rs. 8000 – Rs 9399 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G80 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 8MP
• 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging

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Redmi Note 9

It is a premium mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for Rs 9899 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.53 IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• MediaTek Helio G85 – 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48 MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 13MP
• 5020 mAh Battery, 22.5W charging

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Redmi Note 9 Pro

It is a premium mid-range product with Snapdragon 720G for Rs 11699 – Rs 11999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 18W fast charging

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

It is the upgraded version of Redmi Note 9 Pro packing some extra features for Rs 14,499 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 33W fast charging

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M21

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 48Mp camera for Rs 10299 – Rs 12499 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.4” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 20MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 15W fast charging

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Samsung Galaxy M31

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 11999 – Rs 12999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.4” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 15W fast charging

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Samsung Galaxy M31s

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 25W fast charging

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Samsung Galaxy M51

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 19499 – Rs 21999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 25W fast charging

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Samsung Galaxy S10

Flagship product with AMOLED display and 16MP camera for Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9820, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 10MP
• 4100 mAh Battery

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

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• 6.4” QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
• Exynos 9820, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 10MP + 8MP
• 4100 mAh Battery

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Oppo

Oppo A5 2020

Midranger with SD665 and 8MP camera for Rs 7990 – Rs 9990 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” HD+ display
• Snapdragon 665, 64GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 12+8+2+2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 8MP
• 5000 mAh Battery with reverse charging

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Oppo A52

Midrange with MTK Helio P35 and 16MP camera for Rs 10490 using SBI Credit Card and from the seller Appario Retail Pvt Ltd

• 6.5” FHD+ display
• Snapdragon 665, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 12MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5000 mAh Battery with 18W fast charging

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OnePlus

OnePlus 7T

Flagship smartphone featuring SD855+ and 48MP cameras for Rs 32,999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” FHD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 855+, 256GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48+12+16MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 3800mAH mAh Battery with 30W fast charging

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OnePlus 7T Pro

Flagship smartphone featuring SD855+ and 48MP cameras for Rs 38,999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” QHD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 855+, 256GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48+8+16MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 4085mAH mAh Battery with 30W fast charging

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Apple

iPhone 11

• 6.1-inch (15.5 cm) Liquid Retina HD LCD display
• Dual-camera system with 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide
• 12MP TrueDepth front camera 
• A13 Bionic chip 
• Wireless charging
• 64GB/128GB

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Best Smartphone from Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale

Flipkart is offering 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards. The offer ends today.

Realme

Realme 7i

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch HD+ Display, 90 Hz refresh rate
• Rear: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front: 16MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging
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Realme Narzo 20A

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch HD+ Display
• Rear: 12MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front: 8MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
• 5000 mAh battery
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Realme X3

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch FHD+ Display, 120 Hz refresh rate
• Rear: 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front: 16MP + 8MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
• 4200 mAh  battery with 30W fast charging
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Poco

Poco M2

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G80 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 8MP
• 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging
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Poco M2 Pro

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 18W fast charging
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

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However, out of these mentioned products, other smartphones above Rs 5000 can also avail of a 10% discount from Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards. 

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A few days back, Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 12 to Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. Now, POCO M2 Pro, a handset with identical hardware as the Redmi device has also begun to receive the update. Similarly, the update is also being seeded to Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the high-end model in the Redmi Note 9 series in the country.

Xiaomi has been updating its smartphones to MIUI 12 ever since it announced the latest version of its mobile software in April. However, the Redmi Note 9 series, which was introduced only a month prior to the MIUI 12 event has started to receive the update only now.

That said, the MIUI 12 update for POCO M2 Pro comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QJPINXM. On the other hand, the one for Redmi Note 9 Pro Max bears the build number V12.0.1.0.QJXINXM.

The update for both of these phones is currently being rolled out to random users. In Xiaomi’s words, the builds are at present in “Stable Beta” form. That means even if you have the ROM file, you cannot install it through system updater.

Hence, if you have any of these two devices, all you can do is wait for the company to extend the rollout to more units.

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Smartphone brands have a strategy of launching new color variants of their handsets months after their initial release. Almost all new colors of existing devices are either limited or totally different from the available colors making them special. This way companies lure in new customers as most people like to own unique products. Hence, Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in a new Champagne Gold paint job for India after six months from their debut in the country.

The Redmi Note 9 series made their global debut in India in the month of March. Xiaomi initially introduced two models – Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max respectively. The latter is exclusive to India, whereas the former launches as Redmi Note 9S in several other markets.

Both these phones were unveiled initially in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black color options. Now, months later, they get the new Chamagange Gold variant together. As expected the new version of these smartphones do not bring any change is specifications apart from new colorway

Gold-colored handsets were popular when OEMs used metal unibody design. With the introduction of Glass sandwich design and glossy polycarbonate finish, companies shifted towards offering a wide range of gradient colors.

Hence, witnessing a Gold-colored phone with glass back is refreshing. That said, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available in this new paint job for the first time on September 15 sale. On the other hand, Xiaomi is yet to announce the availability of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in Champagne Gold.

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Today, new variants were announced for the Redmi Note 9 Pro series. The Redmi Note 9 Pro will now be available in 4GB RAM + 128GB while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will add an 8GB RAM + 128GB version.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB + 128GB version will go on sale tomorrow, July 28, at 12 noon on Amazon India and Mi.com. It will sell for INR 15,999 (~$214). The new 8GB+128GB Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale on Wednesday, July 29 for INR 19,999 (~$267).

With the new variants, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are now available in 3 configurations each.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro series was announced in March in India. The two devices share a lot of specs such as having a 6.67-inch FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 720G processor, and a 5020mAh battery. However, while the Pro comes with a 48MP quad rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie camera, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 9 Pro also supports 18W fast charging while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max supports 33W fast charging.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi in March launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 ($200). The premium mid-range smartphone was announced to come in three variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. However, only the 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants have been on sale all this while.

The company has now announced that the 8GB+128GB variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale for the first time in India. The first sale will take place on Wednesday, July 29 and will run simultaneously on Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. It will retail for Rs,19.999 ($267)

3⃣rd #NoteWorthy announcement of the day!

MAX just got a whole lot BIGGER!

8GB + 128GB variant of #RedmiNote9ProMax will go on sale for the 1⃣st time this Wednesday!

#64MP Quad Camera
SD 720G
5020mAh battery & more

RT if you'll be getting one! pic.twitter.com/GqYLSITJOe

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 27, 2020

As a reminder, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 720G processor fuels the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 comes preinstalled on the phone. A microSD card slot is on board for additional storage.

At the front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The back panel has a quad-camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is support for 33W fast charging for its massive battery of 5,020mAh capacity.

The phone comes in colors like Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

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One phone accessory that has become really popular since touchscreen phones became mainstream is the screen protector. A screen protector can be made from a plastic film or can be made of glass, however, the aim is the same – to protect the display. Today, Xiaomi has announced the Mi Protective Glass for the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

The screen protector is made using Accessory Glass by Corning which is said to be an alkali-aluminosilicate glass with better protection than the one offered by generic soda-lime tempered glass. Compared to soda-lime tempered glass, this provides 5x the protection. Xiaomi says the glass has 9H hardness and claims it offers superior damage protection.

This is not the first Mi Protective Glass to be announced by Xiaomi. The manufacturer also announced for the Redmi Note 8 series last year. Just like the one for the Redmi Note 8 series, this too has a notch even though the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have punch holes.

Actually, both the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max phones have Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides. Nevertheless, the Mi Protective Glass should provide additional protection for the displays of the two devices.

Xiaomi is yet to announce the price of the tempered glass but we believe it will not sell for more than ₹599 (~$8) when it goes on sale on July 30.

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Xiaomi India has been recently increasing the price of its smartphones every other week. It all started when the new 18% GST(Goods & Services Tax) went live for mobile phones in April. The last hike for the whole Redmi 8/Redmi Note 8 series was in late May. Now, once again, the second cheapest model in that series, Redmi 8A Dual (3GB + 32GB) gets a new price bump along with Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

This is the second price hike for both Redmi 8A Dual (3GB + 32GB) and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max respectively. The price of these two handsets has been increased by ₹1,300 and  ₹2,000 from their launch.

The Redmi 8A Dual launched as the cheapest Xiaomi smartphone with a dual-camera setup in India. Unfortunately, the company has hiked the price of the base 2GB + 32GB three times and mid-3GB + 32GB variant two times apart from launching a new 3GB + 64GB version for ₹8,999.

Here’s the current price of all the variants of Redmi 8A Dual in India after the new ₹300 price hike for the mid-variant.

Further, Xiaomi also increased the price of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, by another ₹500 for the 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage configurations. The base variant is now only ₹500 cheaper than the POCO X2 but the mid-variant of both the handsets cost the same.

However, the high-end 8GB + 128GB version did not receive any price hike this time.

The new price of Redmi 8A Dual and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is live on Mi Online Store and Amazon India.

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Xiaomi had just launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India earlier today (12th May 2020), around 12 pm (IST). The mid range handset has been received quite well considering it sold out completely in a mere few minutes.

#RedmiNote9ProMax: 1st sale went out of stock within few mins!

We understand that these are tough times for everyone. Humbled by love and support shown by all Mi Fans during this period.

More stock coming next week! #Xiaomi #Redmi #RedmiNote #ILoveRedmiNote

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) May 12, 2020

Now, Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India, has shared a tweet on Twitter. In the tweet, the senior executive thanked the Indian customers for their support during these tough times during the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. He revealed that the Chinese tech giant has had its stock completely cleared in just a few minutes.

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However, Manu further added that the resupplying of stocks will occur next week. This means we can expect another flash sale later in May. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was announced earlier this year alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro. While the latter was available for purchase soon after, the former had its launch delayed due to the countrywide mandatory lockdown imposed by the government.

But as the lockdown now relaxes in certain areas, Redmi has taken the initiative to immediately launch the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It is a mid range handset that features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720 SoC alongside either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. On the front, buyers get a 6.67 inch IPS LCD display which also has a punch hole camera.

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At 12 PM today in India, Xiaomi India will carry out the first sales of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The handset had debuted along with the Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone in India in February. The first sale of the phone was previously planned to be carried at the end of March. However, it had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price and launch offers

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max buyers in India can choose from options like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs. 16,499 (~$217), Rs. 17, and Rs. 19,999. The phone comes in colors like Interstellar Black, Glacier White and Aurora Blue.

The smartphone can be bought from Mi.com and Amazon.in. The product pages of the phone at Amazon India has no details on the launch offers. On Mi.com, buyers can avail Rs. 1,000 discount through ICICI credit cards and EMI transactions.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 720G processor fuels the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 comes preinstalled on the phone. A microSD card slot is onboard for additional storage.

At front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The back panel has a quad camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is support for 33W fast charging for its massive battery of 5,020mAh capacity.

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched in India back in March but will just go on sale for the first time today at 12 noon (IST). A lot of folks already have their minds made up on purchasing the device. However, there are others that are still sitting on the fence. This post should help you make up your mind with respect to purchasing it or not.

Before we dive in, let us revisit the specifications of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

• 6.67-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 display with a punch-hole
• Snapdragon 720G
• 6GB or 8GB RAM
• 64GB or 128GB of storage
• Dedicated MicroSD card slot
• 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad rear cameras
• 32MP selfie camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 5020mAh battery
• 33W fast charging with 33W charger in the box
• Audio Jack, IR Blaster, Bluetooth 5.0
• MIUI 11 based on Android 10

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is priced at INR 14,999 (~$193) for the 6+64GB version, INR 17,999 (~$237) for the 6+128GB version, and INR 19,999 (~$263) for the 8+128GB version.

Looking at the specs, the phone is an easy sell. For $200, you get a device that has 64MP quad rear cameras, 33W fast charging that is faster than even that of the Mi 10 flagship, and a pretty big 5020mAh battery.

However, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has got some close competitors that may sway buyers to their side with what they have to offer. Two of such devices are the Realme 6 Pro and the POCO X2 which have a better display and better cameras but for a slightly higher starting price tag.

Not the best display in its class

If your budget is INR 20,999 and you want a phone with a high refresh rate, then the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max isn’t the device you should be looking at.

The Realme 6 Pro has a 90Hz refresh rate while the POCO X2 packs a 120Hz refresh rate. A higher refresh rate means a better user experience when it comes to games and general usage.

These two phones also have brighter screens than the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The Realme 6 Pro has a peak brightness of 480 while the POCO X2 has a peak brightness of 500. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max’s brightness peaks at 450 nits.

Doesn’t take the best photos

While all three phones have 64MP primary rear cameras, they are not the same. The POCO X2 uses the Sony IMX686 sensor while the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro both feature the inferior Samsung GW1. So when it comes to clicking shots, the POCO X2 comes out on top.

The Realme 6 may have the same primary camera as the Redmi Note 9 Pro but one of its other rear cameras is better than that of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and even POCO X2.

Rather than the 2MP depth camera on the Redmi and POCO, the Realme 6 Pro has a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. So you not only take better photos of distant objects with the Realme 6 Pro, but you also take better portrait photos.

The Realme 6 Pro and POCO X2 also have the upper hand when it comes to taking selfies as they both feature dual cameras in front unlike the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max that has just 1.

While none of their primary selfie cameras is as high as that of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Realme 6 Pro’ second selfie camera has an ultrawide angle lens so you can fit more friends or that awesome background in your selfies. The POCO X2’s second selfie camera is a depth sensor for better portrait selfies.

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To get these features, you have to pay more. The POCO X2 is currently priced at INR 16,999 (~$224) for the 6+64GB version, INR17,999 (~$237) for the 6+128GB version, and INR 20,999 (~$276) for the 8+256GB version.

The Realme 6 Pro is INR17,999 (~$237) for its 6+64GB version, INR18,999 (~$250) for the 6+128GB version, and INR 19,999 (~$263) for the 8+128GB version.

Conclusion

If you do not care for a higher refresh rate and you are fine with having a single front-facing camera, and acceptable rear cameras, then the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the device to get.

You can’t go wrong with the big battery and the 33W fast charging support. The Snapdragon 720G that powers it is also more powerful than the Snapdragon 730G inside the POCO X2.

However, if you want to pick an alternative, the POCO X2 will be the one we will recommend for its higher refresh rate, better primary rear camera, and price tag which is lower than that of the Realme 6 Pro. To be honest, if you are not purchasing the base model of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the POCO X2 is the one you should buy as the 6+128GB version sells for the same price as that of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

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Xiaomi has just announced the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will go on sale for the first time tomorrow (12th May 2020) in India and will be available through a flash sale.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant has announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max back in March 2020. While the former was made available for purchase from March 17th, the latter had its release delayed. The reason for this was the nationwide mandatory lockdown that the Indian government had imposed, which caused various launches to also be postponed.

The wait is over! #RedmiNote9ProMax 1st SALE tomorrow (May 12) @ 12 noon on https://t.co/lzFXOcGyGQ & @amazonIN

#Snapdragon720G
#5020mAh Battery
#33W Fast Charger
#NavIC support
#64MP Quad Camera
#32MP Selfie#Xiaomi #RedmiNote #ILoveRedmiNote (1/2) pic.twitter.com/RPNnvsqnhY

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) May 11, 2020

Now, with the government planning on relaxing the lockdown in various areas, Xiaomi has finally unveiled the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will start sale on 12th May 2020, starting from 12 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). It will be a part of a flash sale and will be available through various online vendors. This includes its own official Mi.com website alongside the popular e-retailer, Amazon India.

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Those interested in buying the device should keep in mind that the device will only be available for purchase in areas that fall under either green or orange zones. In other words, it will be delivered in regions that are scarcely affected or have no active case of the Coronavirus infection. Furthermore, these regions will now allow various companies to now deliver non-essential items. Unfortunately, Red zones are only restricted to essential goods so, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX will also not be available in these regions.

For a quick summary, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX is a mid range handset that features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G SoC alongside 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. the device also supports memory expansion via a microSD card slot. The base 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at 16,499 INR (roughly $218), while the 128GB storage variant is priced at 17,999 INR (roughly $237). Lastly, the highest end model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will sell for 19,999 INR (roughy $264).

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Xiaomi India announce the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones in March in India. Since the COVID-19 lockdown has eased in certain regions of India, the Chinese firm once again started with the sales of the Redmi Note 9 Pro last week. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max’s first sale was scheduled to take place on March 25 in the country, but it had to be canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. A fresh confirmation from the company reveals that the first sale of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be carried out on May 12.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max price in India

The first sale on May 12 will be held at noon (local time) on Amazon India. The shipments of the phone will be carried only in those areas that are marked as Green and Orange zones in India.

The phone comes in three choices such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 16,499 (~$219), Rs. 17,999 (~$238) and Rs. 19,999 (~$265), respectively. The phone can be bought in colors like Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch Dot Display that produces a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 720G is present under the hood of the device along with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the phone.

The back panel of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a quad-camera system. It includes a 64-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 5-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The massive 5,020mAh battery of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with support for 33W fast charging.

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Starting from today, smartphone will be selling at increased pricing in India. The reason behind the price hike is the increase in the GST rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. Xiaomi India has confirmed the revised pricing of its Mi and Redmi branded phones. The below mentioned phones will be available with new pricing on the official online store, e-commerce sites and retail stores soon.

Redmi Note 9 series

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models like 4+64, 6+128 and 8+128 launched for Rs. 14,999 (~$197) Rs. 16,999 (~$222) and Rs. 18,999 (~$249) price tags. Their new prices are Rs. 16,499 (~$216), Rs. 17,999 (~$236) and Rs. 19,999 (~$262). The Redmi Note 9 Pro variants such as 4+64 and 6+128 debuted for Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 15,999 (~$209). They will now sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 16,999.

Redmi K20 series

The vanilla Redmi K20 editions like 6+64 and 6+128 were selling for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 22,999 (~$301). They will now sell for Rs. 21,999 (~$288) and RS. 24,999 (~$327). The Redmi K20 Pro editions like 6+128 and 8+256 were priced at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 27,999 (~$366). Their new prices are Rs. 26,999 (~$353) and Rs. 29,999 (~$393).

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Redmi Note 8 series

The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64, 6+128 and 8+128 debuted for Rs. 14,999, Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999. These will be available for Rs. 15,999, Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 18,999, respectively. The Redmi Note 8 models such as 4+64 and 6+128 have been available for Rs. 10,499 and Rs. 12,999. Their new prices are Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 13,999.

Redmi 8 series

The Redmi 8A Dual 2+32 and 3+32 will be available for Rs. 6,999 (~$91) and Rs. 7,999 (~$105) instead of its regular price tags of Rs. 6,499 (~$85) and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A variants like 2+32 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs. 6,199 (~$81) and 6,499. They will now be available for Rs. 6,699 and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8 4+64 edition will carry new price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$118) instead of its Rs. 7,999 (~$105) pricing.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Go

There is no change in the pricing of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Hence, its 4+64, 6+64 and 6+128 variants will continue to cost Rs. 10,999, Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 13,999.

The Redmi 7A editions like 2+16 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs 5,999 and Rs. 6,199. Their increased price tags are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,699 (~87). The Redmi Go will now sell for Rs. 4,999 (~$65) instead of its regular price of Rs. 4,499 (~$59).

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 editions like 4+64 and 6+128 sold for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999. The pricing of its 6 GB RAM edition hasn’t changed, but the base model’s cost has increased to Rs. 12,999.

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It has been more than a week following the launch of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India. While the former has gone on sale, the “Max” is yet to go on sale. Scheduled to go on the first sale on March 25, the date has now been postponed.

The announcement was made by Manu Kumar Jain, the CEO of Xiaomi India. The top executive said they have no choice but to postpone the first sale of the phone due to the multiple state lockdowns as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, a new date is yet to be announced.

Mi fans, due to recent state lockdowns, we will have to postpone the 1st sale of #RedmiNote9ProMax to a later date.

I would like to confirm that the sale of #RedmiNote9Pro will still happen as scheduled, tomorrow (24th) at 12 noon.

Thanks for your understanding! #NoMiWithoutYou pic.twitter.com/FfS8iOacBH

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 23, 2020

The tweet also added that the Redmi Note 9 Pro sale slated for today at noon (IST) will still hold.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a centered punch hole. There is a 32MP selfie camera inside the punch hole in the screen.

Powering the device is a Snapdragon 720G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There are four cameras on the rear of the phone – a 64MP primary camera, a 119° 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera housing is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 just like the rest of the phone’s back and the front of the phone.

Redmi has also added a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an IR blaster, and an audio jack. The phone also comes with support for India’s NavIC positioning system. There is a 5020mAh battery inside the phone with support for 33W fast charging. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max ships with Android 10 out of the box and has a starting price of INR 14,999 (~$193).

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is one of two phones that were launched in India last week. It packs pretty great specs for its price but its closest competitor is another phone from the “Xiaomi family” – the POCO X2. Both phones share similar specs in some areas and also have their individual strengths. If you are having a hard time deciding which you should go for, then you should read this post written to help you in making a decision.

While this post is supposed to help you decide which phone you should purchase, it will also be a comparison between the two devices, which of course shouldn’t be surprising. We will compare the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the POCO X2 based on the following – Design, Display, Performance, Cameras, Battery Capacity, Fast Charging, and of course, Price.

Design

Design is based on personal preference. Some might like the centered punch hole of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and others might prefer the pill-shaped punch hole of the POCO X2. The two phones also have very different rear designs.

In terms of quality, both phones are similar. Their displays are protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and there is also Gorilla Glass on the back.

With respect to weight and dimensions, the two phones are also nearly identical. The POCO X2 weighs 208 grams and measures 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 millimeters while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max weighs 209 grams and measures 165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 millimeters.

Display

The POCO X2 has a punch-hole in the top right corner for dual selfie cameras. The LCD display is 6.67-inches with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, on the other hand, has a centered punch-hole display but it is the same screen size and resolution as that of the POCO X2. However, it skips on the high refresh rate of the POCO X2. The spec sheet also says the POCO X2 has a brighter display (500 nits) against the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max’s 450 nits.

The POCO X2 does win in this category thanks to its 120HZ refresh rate and higher brightness level.

Performance

The Snapdragon 730G is the processor inside the POCO X2. It is a pretty powerful chipset with gaming features. However, benchmark results have shown that the newer Snapdragon 720G processor, which first appeared in the Realme 6 Pro and powers the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max too, is a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 730G.

Do read our special post on the two chips for more details.

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Cameras

The two phones each have a 64MP primary rear camera but the POCO X2 comes with the Sony IMX686 sensor while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the Samsung GW1 sensor. The aperture size and pixel size for the two sensors are the same. We are yet to see real-life camera samples of the Redmi Note 9 Pro but below are those of the POCO X2. Until a camera comparison, we won’t say outright which is better.

Now I see what all the fuss is about!#POCOX2 camera is really impressive.

These are all one shot takes – I took out the phone, clicked a photo, kept it back in. No edits, no adjustments. And the photos have come out focused and well saturated. pic.twitter.com/RiQeZzKNH3

— Joel Joseph (@Jopoepl) March 14, 2020

However, we have not yet seen reviews of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max but the POCO X2 does take some really great shots. So expect even brighter shots from the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Both phones also have the same 8MP ultrawide angle camera with the same sensor size and aperture. They also have the same 2MP depth sensor. However, the Redmi has a higher resolution 5MP macro camera compared to the POCO X2’s macro camera.

Coming to the selfie cameras, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a single 32MP camera. This is not the first Xiaomi phone with a 32MP camera. The Mi A3 has a 32MP camera too but it has a smaller sensor size than that of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max which means the latter should take brighter selfies.

The POCO X2 has a 20MP selfie camera paired with a 2MP secondary depth camera for better portrait images. For regular selfies, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max should churn out better photos but the POCO X2 should be better at portrait because it has a dedicated depth sensor and isn’t just using software to blue the background.

Battery capacity and Fast Charging

It is best to compare these two features of both phones. On paper, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the better device with its 5020mAh battery capacity and 33W fast charger compared to the POCO X2’s 4500mAh battery capacity and 27W fast charging technology.

Not only does it have a bigger battery and a faster charging technology, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max should also have better battery life. It has the same screen as the POCO X2 but skips the high refresh rate which actually reduces battery life.

Others

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has some other advantages over the POCO X2 such as having a dedicated MicroSD card slot. This means you don’t have to sacrifice a SIM slot for a MicroSD card as in the case of the POCO X2.

Another merit is the support for NavIC, India’s navigation and positioning system. Sadly, the Snapdragon 730G chip in the POCO X2 doesn’t support it.

Price

The Redmi Note 9 Pro costs INR 14,999 (~$202) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version while the POCO X2 is INR 15,999 (~$215) for the same configuration.

The 6GB RAM + 128GB version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is INR 16,999 (~$229) which is the same price for the same configuration for the POCO X2.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro also comes in an 8GB RAM + 128GB version that is priced at INR 18,999 (~$255). The POCO X2 also has an 8GB RAM version but with 256GB of storage for INR 19,999 (~$269).

Conclusion

If you don’t care about a high refresh rate but want a phone that will take great pictures and also last you well more than a day alongside being able to recharge it faster, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is the one to buy. You also save money which can be used to purchase a MicroSD card for more storage.

However, if having a 120Hz refresh rate, a more than decent camera including great portrait selfies, then the POCO X2 is the device to choose.

Correction: The primary sensor for the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has been corrected. The original article said it is a Sony IMX686 sensor but it is actually the Samsung GW1.

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Although Xiaomi is short of supplies in China for the Mi 10 series, its smartphone business in India will not be affected due to the coronavirus outbreak, says Muralikrishnan C, the Chief Operating Officer of Xiaomi India. However, the supply chain for its TV lineup has already been disturbed.

The COO of Xiaomi India told IANS that because of the ‘exceptional job’ in managing smartphone supplies by the company’s supply chain team and partners, it hasn’t faced any issue yet. The brand envisions India as a very important market and assures the COVID-19 pandemic will not affect its smartphone business in the country and thus it will continue launching new smartphones. On the other hand, the same cannot be said for the smart TVs sold by the company in the country. That is because the panels used in them are ‘imported from abroad’ and they are currently taking more time to arrive in India. 

Just yesterday, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 9 series in India powered by the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, which comes with support for NAVIC satellite navigation system. The Pro variant starts at INR 12,999 (~$175), whereas the Pro Max version costs INR 14,999 (~$202) for the base storage option. They will be available to purchase for the first time on March 17 and March 25 respectively from Mi Online Store and Amazon India.

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Are you looking for the smartphone with the highest value for money and you do not need the most expensive flagship? Then you should learn everything about three amazing devices launched in the last period. All of them bring high performance and a well-balanced specs sheet to the market at a killer price. We are talking about Realme 6 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Poco X2: all of them launched in the Indian market and their prices are in a similar range. We believe they are absolutely among the best choice in their price ranges, and we decided to compare them in order to highlight their strong and weak points.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2

Design

The most premium design is offered by the Poco X2, which comes with both a glass back and an aluminum frame. And the glass parts of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Both Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are equipped with a glass back and a plastic frame. If we only consider the front panel, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max looks more elegant since it has a single punch-hole on the display, while Realme 6 Pro has a more minimalistic back thanks to a less invasive camera module. Each of these phones is splash resistant and comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. These are my opinions and the main info about the designs. Do you prefer a better look or a better build quality?

Display

If you need the most satisfying display, you should go for the Poco X2 for a simple reason: it has a higher refresh rate. Its display goes up to 120 Hz and it even supports the HDR10 standard, unlike Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. At the second place of the ranking, we got the Realme 6 Pro with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch sampling rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a standard refresh rate, so nothing special. The rest of the specs of these displays are similar, including display sizes and resolution that are exactly the same for each device.

Specs & Software

On the hardware side, Poco X2 wins again. It is fueled by a more powerful processor, despite it is an older chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 730G, an octa-core chipset with high graphics performance running at a 2.2 GHz max frequency. And the most expensive configuration of the Poco X2 has more internal storage: up to 256 GB. Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are powered by an inferior Snapdragon 720G, but still great in terms of performance and gaming. The memory configurations of Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Noe 9 Pro Max are exactly the same and Android 10 is installed out of the box.

Camera

On the paper, Realme 6 Pro has a better camera setup than Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Poco X2. Unlike its rivals, it includes a 12 MP telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom. Further, it has an amazing ultrawide front camera with dual 16 + 8 MP sensors. We are not saying Realme 6 Pro is a high-end camera phone, but it looks superior to is opponents. After testing it, we will be able to give you our definitive opinion about its photo quality.

Battery

The battery award goes to Redmi Note 9 Pro equipped with a 5020 mAh battery. We believe it will last a lot more on a single charge in many scenarios. And it even comes with a faster charging technology; however, it will not charge faster until 100 percent since Realme 6 Pro has a smaller battery.

Price

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max prices begin at INR 14,999 / €180 / $202, Realme 6 Pro is available starting from INR 16,999 / $232 / €220, and Poco X2 starts from INR 16,999 as well. Poco X2 wins the comparison when it comes to build quality and performance. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max wins the battery comparison only, so we do not recommend it as the first choice for Indian buyers unless you want to save some money. Realme 6 Pro wins when it comes to camera specs.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

PROs

• Biggest battery
• Fastest charging
• Splash resisant
• Infrared port

CONS

• Inferior display

Realme 6 Pro

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Great rear cameras
• Ultrawide front camera
• Nice display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Poco X2

PROs

• Good 120 Hz display
• Infrared port
• Premium design
• Splash resistant
• Better hardware

CONS

• More expensive

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models have gone official in India. The Note 9 series phones with some exciting features like big-sized displays, large-sized batteries, 64-megapixel quad cameras and more. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro duo went official in India as 4G phones, there have been speculations that the Redmi Note 9 series for China will include 5G-ready handsets. However, a fresh Weibo post from Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing suggests that the company may skip the Redmi Note 9 series in China.

Weibing has claimed that the company is currently focused on bringing 5G products in China. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max are feature-rich budget-friendly phones with 4G support, they are only aimed towards overseas market. In other words, these phones are not planned for the Chinese markets.

Redmi is currently focused on the launch of the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro 5G phone. The exact launch date of the phone is currently under the wraps. However, it is expected to go official by the end of this month.

Redmi’s focus on 5G products for the home market suggests that the company may want to launch the Note series phones with 5G support. Hence, it appears that the Redmi Note 9 series will be skipped and there could be plans to launch Redmi Note 10 series 5G support. The Note 10 lineup will be arriving as the 10^th anniversary Redmi phones from the company.

Weibing has also said in another Weibo post that the company will be not only announcing the Redmi K30 Pro at the upcoming launch conference, but also it will debut something else. Last year, the Chinese firm had launched RedmiBook 14 at the Redmi K20 Pro. It remains to be seen whether the company announces new Redmi laptops or some other devices at the K30 Pro unveil event.

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Xiaomi India held a launch event today to announce the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones. The Note 9 Pro Max is the biggest Redmi phone ever from the company. In fact, the new “Max” phone is the spiritual successor of the discontinued Xiaomi Mi Max series from the past that featured large-sized mid-range phones with big displays and huge batteries. The impressively designed Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is built to deliver maximum performance and topnotch photography experience in the mid-range price segment. Hence, it comes with some exciting features such as 64-megapixel quad cameras, Snapdragon 720G and 5,020mAh battery with fast charging support.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Note 9 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sports an Aura Balance Design that features a 3D curved glass rear. The symmetrically built front and rear sides including the quad cameras of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is equipped with a massive 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel that features a top-center positioned punch-hole like the recently announced Galaxy S20 series. The display design of the Redmi Note 9 Pro is dubbed as Dot Display. The full HD+ resolution supporting screen of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max offers 20:9 aspect ratio. There is Z-axis vibration motor available on the device for precise haptic feedback that offers different kinds of vibrations while typing, scrolling and more.

The flagship-level quad cameras of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are housed inside in a new square-shaped module. It features a 64-megapixel main camera, a 119-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens with a focal distance range of 2cm to 10cm, and 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. For snapping selfies, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes equipped with AI-powered 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The Pro Max supports multi-frame noise reduction which combines eight 64-megapixel shots into one high resolution image, RAW photography, 21:9 wide-angle video shooting, 4K video shooting and 120fps 1080p slo-mo videos.

The 8nm Snapdragon 720G is present under the hood of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It is coupled with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It comes with 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The 5,020mAh battery of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max offers 20.5 days of standby time, 26 hours of video playback and 11 hours of PUBG gaming. The retail package of the phone includes a 33W fast charger that fills half the battery capacity in just 30 minutes.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro borrows many of its specs from the Note 9 Pro Max. The Pro model is equipped with the same-sized 6.67-inch full HD+ Dot Display with 20:9 aspect ratio. The glass-bodied phone comes with a splash-resistant p2i nano-coating. It is also fueled by Snapdragon 720G processor.  It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The square-shaped rear camera setup includes a Samsung GM2 48-megapixel main lens. The other cameras are the same lenses that are found on the Note 9 Pro Max. The phone ships with a 5,020mAh battery and an 18W fast charger.

The other features that are available on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max include side-mounted fingerprint reader, dedicated microSD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, IR blaster, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is equipped with India’s own NavIC navigation system. Xiaomi has prioritized the phone to connect first with the 7 satellites of NavIC before using other satellite navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDuo. These phones are loaded with MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro price and availability

Here are the pricing of the different variants of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 18,999
• Color variants: Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black
• Availability – March 25 through Amazon India, mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio

Redmi Note 9 Pro

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 12,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage – Rs. 15,999
• Color variants: Same as Note 9 Pro Max
• Availability – March 17 through Amazon India, mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio

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Xiaomi India will be announcing the Redmi Note 9 series today at 12PM (local time). Initial speculations suggested that the series will include Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro as successors for Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro phones. There have been speculations that the series will also include a third phone called Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Tipster Mukul Sharma shared two screenshots of product listings on Amazon India today on Twitter. One of them confirms on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max moniker.

As it can be seen in the images, not only the Redmi Note 9 Pro is found mentioned on Amazon India but also the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max moniker can also be seen. At present, there is no concrete evidence on the specs of the Max model. However, the moniker suggests that it could be coming with some enhanced features compared to the Note 9 Pro.

I can now confirm both the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max monikers.
Both are listed on Amazon.
Feel free to retweet. #Xiaomi #redmi #RedmiNote9 #RedmiNote9Pro #Redminote9promax pic.twitter.com/kN0WTLsfWw

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 12, 2020

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro is rumored to be arriving with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The Snapdragon 720G mobile platform could be coming with up to 6 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users with up to 128 GB of native storage.

The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone. The phone is speculated to be equipped with a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The handset has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The rear shell of the Note 9 Pro has a quad camera setup that may include a 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel lens for capturing macro shots and a 2-mgeapixel sensor for adding depth effects.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be priced higher than the Note 9 Pro. It could be coming a 64-megapixel main lens and a faster charger. The handset could be driven by a different chipset. Some rumors have claimed it could be fueled by Dimensity 800 SoC.

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The Redmi Note 9 series is all set to launch on March 12 in India. Traditionally, the Note series comprises of a standard variant, which should be the Redmi Note 9 this year and a Pro variant, namely the Redmi Note 9 Pro. However, it looks like there could be some changes in the lineup in 2020. According to the latest rumors, Redmi could launch the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India alongside the Redmi Note 9 in India this week.

Before we talk more about this Max model, let’s first agree that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max name is a mouthful. Clearly, Apple has been a bad influence on Xiaomi this year. We honestly hope that the model gets a simpler name at launch, but that seems unlikely given how there are traces of Redmi preparing to market #RedmiNote9ProMax on twitter.

What do you guys think this means? #RedmiNote9ProMax Credits: @HashflagArchive pic.twitter.com/WwgjyNpyHT

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 6, 2020

There are multiple reasons why we think the brand could launch a Redmi Note 9 Pro Max model on March 12. First, the hash flag revealing four cameras with the #RedmiNote9ProMax was spotted on Twitter earlier this month. Then, Manu Kumar Jain sent out a tweet that further hinted at the possibility of three Redmi Note 9 series models. His tweet contains three nines, which many consider as a hint for three new models this year. Even twitter leakster Mukul Sharma believes that there’s a Redmi Note 9 Pro Max model coming in this week.

Given all the hype about the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, there’s a good chance that there’ll be a total of three models in the Redmi Note series this year: Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Another possibility is that Redmi releases only Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max model and skips the basic Redmi Note 9 model. But that would be quite unusual.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will come with Max Performance

We don’t have any official information on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max model. But if it does launch this week, expect it to be the most powerful Redmi Note series smartphone to date. And according to a teaser from Manu Kumar Jain, the best model in the Redmi Note 9 lineup, most likely this Pro Max variant could get a camera upgrade as compared to last year’s model. The Redmi Note 8 Pro had a 64MP camera, and if you are looking at something better than that, is it possible that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 108MP camera sensor? Well, Xiaomi exec confirms 108MP camera is out of the question. So 64MP is a possible choice for the Max.

We have no word on the phone’s processor but there are rumors floating around that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max could feature the MediaTek Dimensity 800 chip. This would bring a significant upgrade to the performance of the Redmi Note 9 series. While we are yet to see a Dimensity 800 powered phone in the market, on paper, the four Cortex-A76 powered performance cores should outperform the Snapdragon 765G (2x Cortex-A76). The rumor aligns with what Digital Chat Station said last week about Redmi being the first brand to use this new MediaTek chipset.

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Redmi Note 9 series teasers

Xiaomi India head has also sent out other teasers hinting at the specs of the Redmi Note 9 lineup. And Mi fans, as usual, are quite quick at deciphering the coded message. For example, as you can see below, Manu Kumar Jain’s tweet seems to have revealed some of the specs of the Redmi Note 9 model. According to this tweet, the Redmi Note 9 could feature a 32MP selfie shooter, a 4600mAh battery, and even Snapdragon 720G (if we are to consider 8 x 9 as the hint for its chipset).

Of course, there are other teasers too. The latest one says that the Redmi Note 9 will have the best battery life ever.

You wanted hints! We're dropping hints!

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Decode this & tweet your answer with hashtag #ProCamerasMaxPerformance.

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 9, 2020

Manu Kumar Jain’s earlier tweet hinted at a 4600mAh battery but that’s only slightly larger than the 4500mAh battery on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. So if Redmi is teasing “BEST BATTERY LIFE EVER ON A REDMI NOTE”, could it be possible that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max takes inspiration from the axed Mi Max lineup and comes with a 5000mAh+ battery? The Redmi 8 has a 5000mAh battery and the company could add an even larger one inside its Max model. But this is just speculation for now.

If you are interested to know more about the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro models, check out our roundup story from here.

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