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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At the end of January, a report revealed that the Redmi Note 9 series will be blessed with the MIUI 14 update in Q2 2023. As we are approaching the said timeline, two of the devices in the lineup have started receiving the update.

Unfortunately, the latest software update is limited to a select few users. Let’s go through the details.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 14 update for Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S. The update is being pushed to the ‘Global’ variants of these handsets.

Unsurprisingly, the firmware is based on Android 12 instead of Android 13. Because these phones were released with Android 10 and they have already received two Android updates. 

However, MIUI 13 is their third major MIUI update since they debuted with MIUI 11. It is good that Xiaomi is supporting them for three years of OS updates.

Anyway, as mentioned earlier, the update is only available for ‘Mi Pilot’ testers. It should make its way to a few regular users in form of ‘Stable Beta’ in the coming weeks, followed by the final ‘Stable’ release for all users.

Thus, the update should be out for all units by the end of April or early May. By then, the remaining Redmi Note 9 series models could also be on the beta version of MIUI 14.

Are you excited about the new  MIUI update on your Redmi Note 9 series smartphones? Let us know in the comment section below.

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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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Redmi Note series is probably the most popular smartphone lineup by Xiaomi in India. But unfortunately, it is not known for getting early access to updates. The older Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro have started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now.

The last major update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India was MIUI 12 over a year ago. Similarly, Redmi Note 9 Pro got its last big update in the form of Android 11 in late 2020.

The two phones are now receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together in the country. The latest system update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro also brings along Android 11. However, the new build comes with July 2021 security patches instead of August 2021 like the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

The new software update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India bumps up the build numbers to V12.5.3.0.RGGINXM and V12.5.1.0.RJWINXM respectively.

Like any other OTA system update, the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, they might take some time to reach every user. But at the end of the day, everyone should be able to experience the new software in the coming days.

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The Redmi Note 9 series made its global debut in India in March 2020. A month later, Xiaomi announced this lineup for Europe and other markets. Unlike the Redmi Note 9 Pro launched in India, the one for other regions is a different device codenamed ‘joyeuse’. This smartphone has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Like most Xiaomi Corporation phones, this device was updated to MIUI 12 last year. 

However, for some reason, the company has begun to roll out the Android 11 update only now. Whereas, the Indian variant (curtana), which is also known as Redmi Note 9S, got this update way back in November 2020.

That said, the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) Android 11 update is currently live for the ‘Global’ variant with build number V12.0.1.0.RJZMIXM. Unsurprisingly, the software build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means the update is being rolled out in batches.

Anyway, all units of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse), including other regional variants such as EEA, Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, and Taiwan should get the Android 11 update in the coming days. Additionally, this handset is also eligible for the MIUI 12.5 update.

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Xiaomi‘s Redmi Note 9 Pro was part of the Redmi Note 9 series released last year. The phone was a cool model with several positive reviews from buyers. But one buyer in India recently had a sour experience with his Redmi Note 9 Pro which reportedly went up in flame while in use.

According to the report carried by India Today, the incident was reported by the user’s sister via the Twitter handle @PriyankaPavra. She disclosed via the tweet which has now been deleted, that her brother’s phone caught fire on April 28. The phone was purchased in December last year making it barely four months old and from the picture, it is a  Redmi Note 9 Pro. The brother then had to extinguish the fire by throwing water on the phone. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident.

Even though the post has been deleted, perhaps after Xiaomi India’s customer service reached out to her, images of the charred unit which she shared and the screenshot of her tweet can be seen above.

In response to an inquiry by India Today, Xiaomi disclosed that investigation is already underway and preliminary examination suggests that the damage may have resulted from an external force. This may be the last we’ll hear about this case, though.

This report comes barely two weeks after a POCO X3 unit was reported to have gone up in flames. Also, there have been several similar reports in the past concerning Xiaomi models and those of other manufacturers. The culprit is usually the battery and the most prominent of such stories is that of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 which Samsung had to discontinue.

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Market research firm Omdia has published a report on most shipped smartphones in 2020. As per the report, only three brands made it to the top 10, just like 2019. These companies were none other than Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi.

According to the chart released by Omdia, the iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in 2020 with 64.8 million units in shipments and $754 ASP (Average Selling Price). For those unaware, this handset’s predecessor (iPhone XR) topped the list in 2019 but the units were less at 46.3 million and the ASP was a bit more at $777.

Further, the second, third, seventh, and tenth positions were also occupied by Apple with the 2020 iPhone SE (24.2 million), iPhone 12 (23.3 million), iPhone 12 Pro Max (16.8 million), and iPhone 12 Mini (14.8 million). The ASP of these models were $451, $896, $1,232, and $796 respectively.

Interestingly, the iPhone 12 Mini shipped more than the iPhone 12 Pro although numerous reports stated poor sales. The latter phone is not even included in Omdia’a top 10 chart.

Further, with Apple sitting in five places, Samsung captured four positions. The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A51 ($269), Galaxy A21s ($192), Galaxy A01 ($115), and Galaxy A11 ($158) came fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth respectively. The shipments of these devices stood at 23.2 million, 19.4 million, 16.9 million, and 15.3 million units.

Lastly, the Redmi Note 9 Pro by Xiaomi was in ninth place with 15 million units in shipments and $161 ASP.

Most Shipped Smartphones In 2020

1. iPhone 11
2. iPhone SE (2020)
3. iPhone 12
4. Galaxy A51
5. Galaxy A21s
6. Galaxy A01
7. iPhone 12 Pro Max
8. Galaxy A11
9. Redmi Note 9 Pro
10. iPhone 12 Mini

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Good news for all Xiaomi lovers out there. Banggood is offering the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Global Version (usually retailing at around $230) for $199.99 only.  The 6.67 inch, 64MP quad-camera smartphone comes with 6GB RAM and Snapdragon 720G chipset making it ideal for your daily use. 

The smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-core processor and features 64MP+8MP+5MP+2MP rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera. This means great Instagram shots and videos and a better presence on social media. Also with 64GB internal storage and the option of expandable storage you don’t have to miss out on any of your music, videos, ebooks, or documents. 

This discount is on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 pro – EU version and the Glacier White model. The smartphone which usually retails at $230 will be available at $199.99 for the next 48 hours only. Also, an additional $20 new user coupon is available for first-time users ordering through their app. The smartphone is being shipped from the Hong Kong warehouse via the EU priority line with $4.39 shipping charges.

So if you are looking for a budget smartphone then don’t miss out on this flash sale from Banggood.   

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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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Alongside the Redmi Note 9, the company unveiled the Redmi Watch after several leaks and rumors. The new wearable device carries a square display and various other applaudable features at an affordable price. It is currently available in China, but global users can pre-order it from Giztop at the price of $59.00. However, Redmi Watch is currently available only in Black Color.

Must See: Redmi Note 9 Pro available at a massive discount price of $219

Redmi Watch comes with a 1.4-inch square colorful display having 323PPI pixel density. The display offers a sharp and crisp experience with its beautiful dials. It supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, breathing training, sedentary reminder, and several features. The smartwatch can be your good companion while performing sports activities. It can easily track up to 7 activities ranging from cycling, walking, swinging to other free activities.

The 5ATM waterproof watch houses a 230 mAh battery that can sustain 7 days upon a single full charge. In connectivity, there’s support for Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and built-in Xiao AI voice assistant.

Giztop is providing global shipping for buyers across the world. Interested buyers can grab the Redmi Watch at a super-affordable price of $59.

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After several leaks, teasers, and rumors, Xiaomi has officially launched three new redmi Note 9 series smartphones in China. The launch event which was held today saw the tech giant take the wraps off three amazing models – the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi note 9 5G, and the Redmi Note 9 4G.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is obviously the star product among the trio as it is equipped with several impressive hardware including the latest Samsung HM2 camera sensor. The premium device is equipped with double-sided Gorilla Glass 5 as well as a 3D four-curved arc design.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 6.67-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The display also features support for 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display utilizes the punch-hole design which has an aperture of only 3.8mm. The display which is certified by TUV Rheinland for low blue light level also has several software features such as eye protection mode 3.0, step-less color temperature adjustment, sunscreen 3.0, etc

In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is the first model to be launched in China powered by a Snapdragon 750G mobile processing platform, which uses Samsung’s 8nm LPU process. The process has an improved performance level of 7% over the 8nm LPP. The CPU adopts the Kryo 570 architecture of the same generation as the Snapdragon 865. Among them, two A77 large cores have a frequency of up to 2.2GHz, and six A55 high-efficiency core clocked at 1.8GHz. By the way, this is the first time that Qualcomm’s 7 series platform will utilize the flagship A77 architecture processor

Further, the premium Note 9 Pro uses a three-dimensional liquid cooling system. The second-generation ultra-thin heat pipe and multi-layer graphite at the front and rear ensure efficient two-way heat conduction on the XY axis of the mobile phone, which can reduce the CPU core temperature by up to 5°C.

In terms of photography, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is equipped with a Quad camera setup but what makes it stands out is that the main sensor is the world’s first third-generation 108-megapixel camera sensor Samsung HM2.

Samsung HM2 has the outsole and high pixels of a flagship camera, and the unique 9-in-1 pixel binning technology can achieve super-large pixel night scene photography. The sensor has a 1/1.52 inch ultra-outsole, which is larger than the 1/2 inch of the current mainstream flagship camera 48MP and 1/1.7 inch of the 64MP, thus resulting in a better imaging effect.

It continues the ultra-high resolution of HMX, and the captured photos can still be clearly visible even if they are zoomed in several times, which is convenient for post-cutting and re-composition.

With hardware Remosaic technology, it can quickly produce 108MP ultra-clear photos, and the camera speed is 3.8 times faster than Xiaomi CC9 Pro, which greatly improves the filming rate of 100-megapixel photos. The device also comes with Super night Scene 2.0 which makes night time shot awesome.

In addition to the 108-megapixel main camera, Redmi Note 9 Pro is also equipped with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait depth-of-field lens. The four lenses can cover a variety of shooting scenes.

REDMI NOTE 9 5G

The Redmi Note 9 5G adopts the same design language as the Redmi Note 9 Pro but has a side-mounted punch-hole located at the top left corner of the display. However, there are marked differences in the hardware. For one, the Note 9 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor which is also equipped with a 5G modem.

REDMI NOTE 9 4G

The Redmi Note 9 4G has the same specifications as the POCO M3 which was launched for the global market recently. The device weighs 198 grams and is 9.6mm thick. The device packs a massive 6000mAh battery and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset. It is available in 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+ 256GB options.

The Redmi Note 9 4G packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and has IP52 splash resistance.

Redmi NOTE 9 Pro, Redmi NOTE 9 5G and Redmi NOTE 9 4G pricing & Availability

As for the pricing, the Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at 1599 yuan (~$243)

• Redmi note 9 Pro 5G 6GB+128GB version – 1299 yuan ($197)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G 8GB+128GB version – 1499 yuan ($227)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G 8GB+256GB version – 1699 yuan ($258)

For the Redmi note 9 4G, the 4GB +128GB version is priced at 999 yuan (~$151).

• 6GB+128GB version -1099 yuan (~$167)
• 8GB+128GB version – 1299 yuan (~$197)
• 8GB+256GB version – 1499 yuan. (~$227)

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The Chinese smartphone maker is offering a good discount on Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone via Gearbest. The interested users can grab the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for the discount price of $219 until Black Friday. The European version device is available in three different colors of Green, White, and Gray. If you’re interested, then grab the device now as stocks are limited.

Must See: Black Friday Deals portal for extensive discounts

Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1800 pixels. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC on board with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. A quad-rear camera module is present with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP camera sits on the front for quality selfies.

Its 5020 mAh battery is sufficient enough to withstand a couple of days on normal use. Moreover, you will be delighted to charge it with 30W fast charging technology.

Gearbest is offering Redmi Note 9 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage for the price of $219. However, the 64GB variant is selling at the same price.

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Related: Xiaomi India brings Black Friday deals for Redmi smartphones & Accessories

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Major brands and retailers are offering astounding discounts on the occasion of Black Friday deals. Already smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Realme, and others are offering magnanimous discounts on their products. The Chinese electronics manufacturer – Xiaomi has also jumped into the ongoing Black Friday Deals Extravaganza by offering some ecstatic deals on smartphones, wearables, and accessories. Meanwhile, you can also check our Black Friday Deals portal to save maximum this festive season. Here are the Xiaomi India Black Friday Deals:

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi is here with massive discounts on most of its smartphones like Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 9i, Redmi Note 8, and Note 9 series. Moreover, you can save a lot while buying accessories like Power Bank and Redmi Earbuds at attractive prices.

Xiaomi India Black Friday Discount Details

Smartphones

Redmi Note 9 Pro – The company is offering 4GB RAM +128GB variant for Rs 14,999 Rs 17,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9 Prime – There’s a Rs 3000 discount on the actual retail price of the device. The effective price after the discount will be Rs 10,999 Rs 13,999 for 4GBR AM + 128GB storage. Grab Deal

Redmi Note 8 – Encasing a powerful camera and large display, Redmi Note 9 is available at a reduced price of Rs 11,499 Rs 12,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 9i – It is an affordable device packing large 128GB storage and 4GB RAM. The users can grab it for Rs 8,888 Rs 10,999. Grab Deal

Redmi 8A Dual – The device is a pure entry-level device available for a reduced price of Rs 6,999 Rs 9,999. Grab Deal

Accessories

Redmi Power Bank – Never get out of the battery power, always carry a power bank. Here’s a fine chance to get a good quality Redmi Power Bank for Rs 699 Rs 1999. Grab Deal

Redmi EarBuds 2C – Improve music listening experience with Redmi EarBuds 2C for Rs 1299. Grab Deal

There are discounts on almost every product from Xiaomi. You need to head over to Amazon, Flipkart to enjoy the discounts. The Xiaomi India Black Friday deals discounts will be applicable between November 26 – 29 via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.

Additionally, you can check our Black Friday Deals guides to save on new smartphones, smart TVs, and Apple products [US only].

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A few days ago, Realme launched the most affordable 5G phone in Europe: the Realme 7 5G. But as you probably know, 5G phones are more expensive than 4G ones, even when they have similar specifications. Is it worth going for the Realme 7 5G despite it comes with an inferior specs sheet to 4G phones or it is better to opt for LTE devices with better specifications? We will try to answer this question in this comparison between Realme 7 5G and two best-sellers of the most recent period: Redmi Note 9 Pro and POCO X3 NFC. Note that we are referring to the Global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, not the Indian one.

Realme 7 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X3

Design

The POCO X3 NFC has the sturdiest design: instead of a classic plastic body, it sports an aluminum frame allowing for better resistance and a more elegant look. But it is thicker and less beautiful than the Realme 7 5G if we only consider the look. I prefer the Realme 7 5G because it has a more modern look, better color variants (imho), and a thinner design. I do not like the design of the Redmi Note 9 Pro due to its ugly and square-shaped camera module, but unlike the Realme 7 5G, it offers a glass back. Which is your favorite one?

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the POCO X3 NFC. Its panel comes with the Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10 certification for better image quality ad a 120 Hz refresh rate for a smoother viewing experience. The Realme 7 5G has a Full HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate as well, but it lacks the HDR10 certification. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is inferior because it lacks both HDR and a high refresh rate, so do not choose it if you need the best display.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 732G chipset found on the POCO X3 NFC is actually superior to the Snapdragon 720G SoC you can find on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and a lot of people trust it more than the Dimensity 800U of the Realme 7 5G. But with the Realme 7 5G, you can get up to 8 GB of RAM, while Redmi Note 9 Pro and POCO X3 NFC only offer 6 GB of RAM. Further, Realme 7 5G is the only one that supports 5G connectivity. And, at the end of the day, the MediaTek Dimensity 800U is at the same level as the Snapdragon 732G if not superior. For these last reasons, Realme 7 5G wins the hardware comparison.

Camera

On paper, the POCO X3 NFC has the best camera setup on the rear side. It sports a 64 MP main sensor just like the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but its secondary ultrawide sensor with its 13 MP resolution is actually better than the 8 MP sensors found on its rivals. The POCO X3 NFC also sports a great 20 MP front camera. Redmi Note 9 Pro has a better main camera than Realme 7 5G (64 MP vs 48 MP).

Battery

The king of battery life in this comparison is the Redmi Note 9 Pro: it has a smaller battery than POCO X3 NFC, but it is able to last more because it has a lower refresh rate. Naturally, if you do not use 120 Hz, you can get a longer battery life with the POCO X3 NFC.

Price

Redmi Note 9 Pro is actually priced less than €200/$237 globally, while you can find the Realme 7 5G and the POCO X3 NFC for €230/$273. If you care about 5G and you need to have the best connectivity options for the coming years, choose the Realme 7 5G as it sports similar specifications to its opponents. But if you need better cameras, then go for the POCO X3 NFC. With the Redmi Note 9 Pro, you can save some money, but for just 30€ it is worth going for the POCO X3 NFC.

• Read More: Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9S vs Note 9 Pro (Global): Specs Comparison

Realme 7 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Very affordable
• Big battery
• HDR10
• Wide display

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

POCO X3 NFC

PROs

• Great price
• Best hardware
• Good cameras
• Stereo speakers
• 120 Hz HDR10 wide display
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Realme 7 Pro

PROs

• 120 Hz display
• Reverse charging
• 5G
• Compact
• Big battery

CONS

• Inferior camera

The post Realme 7 5G vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs POCO X3: Specs Comparison appeared first on Gizmochina.

Xiaomi initially launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India in March. Later, in the same month, this smartphone was announced for other global markets with the Redmi Note 9S moniker. The handset was released with MIUI 11 based on Android 10 and was only recently updated to MIUI 12. Now, it has even started receiving Android 11 update in India.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi started rolling out the long-awaited MIUI 12 update to Redmi Note 9 Pro in India in mid-September. The company later began to push the update to global Redmi Note 9S in the next few weeks and by the end of October, the rollout was almost complete.

Now, certain Redmi Note 9 Pro users in India have begun to receive Android 11 update as well. The new system update comes with build number V12.0.1.0.RJWINXM. It is currently in the stable beta stage and therefore, it is only available for select users.

If the early adopters don’t face any major issues, the same build will be rolled out as stable for more users in the coming days. Hence, we can expect all the Redmi Note 9 Pro users in India to enjoy Android 11 in December.

That said, since the global Redmi Note 9S is basically the same device, it should also start getting Android 11 update very soon.

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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

Grab now (Rs 8099 – Rs 8999 Rs 8999 – Rs 9999)

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

Grab now (Rs. 8000 – Rs 9399 Rs 9999 – Rs10999)

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

Grab now (Rs 9899 Rs 10999)

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

Grab now (Rs 11,699 – Rs 11999 Rs 12,999 – Rs 13999)

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

Grab now (Rs Rs 14,499 Rs 15,999)

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

Grab now (Rs 10,299 – Rs 12,499 Rs1,2499 – Rs 14,999)

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

Grab Now (Rs 11999 – Rs 12999 Rs 15499 – Rs 16499)

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

Grab Now (Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 Rs 18499 – Rs 20499)

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

Grab Now ( Rs 22499)

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

Grab Now (Rs 19,499 – Rs 21,999 Rs 22499 – Rs 24999)

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Flagship product with AMOLED display and 16MP camera for Rs 34999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 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

Grab Now (Rs 34,999 Rs 39999)

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

Grab Now (Rs 7990 – Rs 9990 Rs 9990 – Rs11990)

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

Grab Now (Rs 10490 Rs 13990)

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

Grab Now (Rs 32999 Rs 37990)

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

Grab Now (Rs 38999 Rs 43990)

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

Grab Now (Rs 49499 – Rs 54499 Rs 50999 – Rs 55999)

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
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 10799 – Rs 11699 Rs 11999 – Rs 12999)

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
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 7,649 – Rs 8,549 Rs 8499 – Rs 9499)

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
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 20499 Rs 21999)

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
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 9449 Rs 10499)

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.

Grab Now (Rs 11,699 Rs 12999)

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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Single’s Day sale is live on popular Chinese retailers like Aliexpress, Gearbest, and Banggood. The users can save a lot by availing of exceptional discounts from the retailers today. Apart from jaw-dropping discounts on smart home products, smartwatches and fitness bands, smart Bulbs, and other lighting solution deals, here are some smartphone deals for you. The users can enjoy the hefty concession on most of the smartphones from Chinese manufacturers.

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

Best Smartphone Double Eleven Deals

Xiaomi + Redmi + Poco

Xiaomi Redmi 9

It is an ultra-affordable mid-range smartphone for the discount price of $118.00 – 158.00.

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G80 – 32GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Cmaera – 8MP
• 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging

Grab Now ($118.00 – 158.00 $147.50 – 197.50)

Redmi Note 9

It is a premium mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for $231.

• 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, 18W charging

Grab Now ( $231 $241)

Redmi Note 9 Pro

It is elder sibling of Redmi Note 9 packing some advacned specifications.

• 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 – 16MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 30 W fast charging
• Support NFC

Grab Now ($216.84 – 285.31 $201.16 – 264.69)

Poco X3 NFC

It was recently launched by Xiaomi’s sub brand Poco to improve its product catalouge.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 732G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 20MP
• 5160 mAh battery + 33W Fast Charging
• Support NFC

Grab Now ($209.00 – 275.00 $230.17 – 302.85)

Other Xiaomi and Redmi Devices on Sale

Realme

Realme 6 Pro

It is another premium device featuring exceptional specifications at affordable prices. It is available for the discount price of $219 – $224.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front Cmaer9a – 16 + 8 MP
• 4300 mAh battery, 30W Fast Charging
• Support NFC

Grab Now ($219.99 – 224.99 $249.32 – 254.99)

Realme 6s

It is gaming edition of Realme 6 series carrying a MediaTek chipset. The smartphone is available for the price of $179.09 – 189.99.

• 6.5 inch IPS LCD 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, Mali-G76 MC4 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Rear – 16MP
• 4300 mAh battery + 30W charging

Grab Now ($179.09 – 189.99 $199.99 – 212.16)

Realme 6

Realme 6 is standard version offering slight changes in comparison with is above mentioned siblings.

• 6.5 inch IPS LCD 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, Mali-G76 MC4 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM + 128GB 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Rear – 16MP
• 4300 mAh battery + 30W charging

Grab Now ( $169.99 – 194.99 $198.32 – 227.49)

Realme C3

It is an entry-level smartphone availabel at the discount price of $99.

• 6.5 inch IPS LCD display, 720 x 1560 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G70, Mali-G52 2EEMC2 – 32GB + 2GB RAM, 32GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 64GB + 3GB RAM
• Dual Rear Camera – 12MP + 2MP
• Single – 5MP
• 5000 mAh battery + 10W fast charging

Grab Now ( $99.99 – 114.99  $114.99 – 132.24)

Other Realme Smartphone deals

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 5G

OnePlus’s latest mid-range smartphone with 5G support is quite popular aroud the globe. You can grab it for the discount price of $369.

• 6.44 inch Fluid AMOLED, 90HZ refresh rate, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 765G, Adreno 620 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM
• Quad Rear camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 32 + 8MP
• 4115 mAh battery + 30W charging
• Supports NFC

Grab Now ($369.00 – 504.00 $379.54 – 518.40)

OnePlus 8T

It is OnePlus flagship smartphone available at a duscount of 42%.

• 6.55 inch Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, Gorilla Glass 5.
• Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650 – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front – 16MP
• 4500 mAh battery + 65W

Grab Now ($586.41 – 724.32 $618.39 – 763.82)

(Other OnePlus Smartphones on sale)

AliExpress | Gearbest 

Huawei

Huawei P40 Lite

Huawei smartphones are also on sale to celebrate the Double Eleven Extravaganza. Huawei P40 Lite is a premium mid-range smartphone.

• 6.4 inch LTPS IPS LCD, 1080 x 2310 pixels
• Kirin 810, Mai -G52 MP6 GOU – 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48 MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP.
• Front Camera – 16MP
• 4200 mAh battery with 40W fast charging
• Supports NFC

Grab Now ( $223.51 $253.99)

Huawei P30 Lite

It is the predecessor of the P40 Lite smartphone. However, it is available for just $178.

• 6.15 inch LTPS LCD, 1080 x 2312 pixels
• Kirin 710, Mali-G51 MP4 GPU – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 6GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front – 24 MP
• 3340 mAh battery, non-removable

Grab Now ( $178.21 $228.47)

Huawei Nova 5T

It is a premium smartphone from the Chiense smartphone giant aunched last year. It is avaulable for $291 from AliExpress.

• 6.26 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels
• Kirin 980, Mali G76 GPU – 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad-Rear Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front – 32MP
• 3750 mAh + 22.5W fast charging
• Support NFC

Grab Now ( $291.49 $355.47)

(Other Huawei Smartphone Deals)

AliExpress|Gearbest

Umidigi 

Umidigi S5 Pro

The smartphone was launched earlier this year packing Helio G90T chipset.

•  MediaTek Helio G90T  – 256GB + 6GB RAM
• 6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED Ultra FullView Display
• Rear camera – 48MP+16MP+5MP+5MP
• Front camera – 16MP
• 4680mAh + 18W fast Charging

Grab Now ($189.99 $249.99)

Umidigi A7 Pro

It is an entry-level smartphone from Umidigi available at a reduced price of $96.

• 6.3″ FHD+ 19.5:9 Waterdrop Display
• Rear camera – 16MP+16MP+5MP+5MP
• Front camera – 16MP
• 4GB RAM – 64/128GB storage
•  4150 mAh

Grab Now ($96.91 – 116.30 $119.99 – 143.99)

Blackview

Blackview BV9100

Blackview is a popular rugged smartphone maker. Blackview BV9100 is on sale via Chinese retailers.

• MediaTek Helio P35, PowerVR GE8320
• 1300 mAh battery + 30W fast charging
• Rear Camera 16MP + 2MP | Front 13MP
• 6.3 inches IPS FHD+ Display (2340 x 1080 Pixels)
• IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G Certified

Grab Now ( $186.29 – 198.71 $199.79 – 213.11)

Blackview A80

Blackview A80 is an affordable entry-level smartphone offering spectacular specifications.

• 6.21-inch IPS LCD, 720*1520 pixels
• 13MP(Sony 258)+2MP+0.3MP+0.3MP
• 5MP Camera
• 4200 mAh battery
• 2GB RAM + 16 GB ROM

Grab Now ( $70.99 – 82.99 $99.39 – 116.19)

(Other Blackview Devices)

AliExpress | Gearbest

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POCO is an independent brand since officially announcing it during early 2020. Once a sub-brand of Xiaomi, it debuted with the legendary POCO F1 in 2018 but became inactive for the whole of 2019. However, it came back with the POCO X2 which was a rebranded version of Redmi K30 in China. Since then, the company has been borrowing a few models from Redmi and relaunching it under POCO branding. Amidst a lot of criticism, Deputy Director of POCO, Anuj Sharma has explained to Indian Express the reasons for rebranding devices.

First off, Anuj says the rebranded POCO phones are better versions of Redmi devices. And, offer more value for the money. While he didn’t exactly mention how better they are, we have to agree on the value preposition part. For instance, Redmi launched the Note 9 pro with an 18W adapter in-box but included 33W in the “Max” variant. However, POCO M2 Pro which is a rebranded Note 9 Pro included a 33W charger in-box. And a Z-axis vibration motor at the same price as Note 9 Pro(₹13,999).

Besides, Anuj believes that POCO is a new brand and hence, it is difficult to design and develop phones on its own. This gives a clear cut explanation of why POCO currently uses resources from Xiaomi like factories, services, and MIUI. Further, he says that other brands like realme, OnePlus have also launched rebranded devices in the past. He also quotes that devices like OnePlus One and Realme’s first smartphone were rebranded versions of Oppo devices.

He goes onto say that POCO will follow the same strategy in the future. Also, the company is in no mood to develop a software version on its own and will continue with Xiaomi’s MIUI. For the unaware, POCO currently has X, M, C, and flagship F series of devices. The budget X, M, C, has rebranded devices like POCO X2(Redmi K30 China), POCO M2 Pro(Redmi Note 9 Pro), POCO M2(Redmi 9), POCO C3(Redmi 9C China).

Up Next: POCO X3 NFC launching in Indonesia on October 15

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If you are looking for a mid-range device but you do not want to spend a lot of money, you should consider Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO X3, and Realme 7 Pro due to their amazing specifications offered at a very affordable price. It is hard to find a smartphone with so high value for money and these devices look surprising from every point of view. But which one is the best choice for your needs? It is not easy to understand it only by looking at the specs sheet of each device. That is the reason why we decided to make an in-depth comparison between the specs of Note 9 Pro, POCO X3, and Realme 7 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme 7 Pro

Design

With the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the POCO X3, you do not get the most beautiful design. Or at least the big protruding camera module of the POCO X3 and the square-shaped central module of the Redmi Note 9 Pro do not convince me. The Realme 7 Pro looks more beautiful with its less invasive camera module and a more compact design. On the other hand, POCO X3 and Redmi Note 9 Pro are built with better materials: the former has an aluminum frame and a plastic back, while the latter has a plastic frame and a glass back. Unfortunately, the Realme 7 Pro has a full plastic design.

Display

If you want the best display in terms of image quality, then you should go for the Realme 7 Pro without thinking twice. It has a smaller display and a standard refresh rate, but the Super AMOLED technology guarantees more brilliant colors. Further, the Realme 7 Pro has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Right after, almost at the same level, we got the POCO X3 with the HDR10 certification and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro is disappointing: it has a Full HD+ panel, but it is an IPS display with a standard refresh rate.

Specs & Software

The most advanced hardware department belongs to the POCO X3 which is powered by a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 732G is an upgrade of the Snapdragon 730G and it is paired with 6 GB of RAM. You can get more RAM with the 7 Pro (up to 8 GB), but the chipset is weaker: we are talking about the Snapdragon 720G that is the same chipset found on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. All of these devices run Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface on top.

Camera

On the paper, the POCO X3 NFC is a better camera phone. POCO X3 NFC, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Realme 7 Pro all come with a 64 MP main sensor, but the POCO X3 NFC has a better ultrawide secondary camera. The Realme 7 Pro is actually better at shooting selfies thanks to its great 32 MP front camera. Redmi Note 9 Pro is inferior to both the devices (overall) but you should note that it has a better macro sensor than Realme 7 Pro and POCO X3 NFC. However, given that macro sensors are often useless, the ultrawide lens of the POCO X3 NFC makes more sense.

Battery

The POCO X3 NFC has the biggest battery with a 5160 mAh capacity, but not the longest battery life. Given that Redmi Note 9 Pro has a standard refresh rate instead of 120 Hz, it lasts more on a single charge with its 5020 mAh battery, unless you disable the 120 Hz refresh rate on the POCO X3 NFC. While Note 9 Pro and POCO X3 NFC are superior battery phones, Realme’s mid-ranger wins the fast charging comparison thanks to its amazing 65W fast charging technology bringing the battery from 0 to 100 percent in just 34 minutes.

Price

In the global market, you can find POCO X3 NFC and Redmi Note 9 Pro at less than €200/$235 thanks to online street prices. Realme 7 Pro will go global on October 7 and its global price is yet to be revealed. POCO X3 NFC is the best device of this comparison in terms of hardware, while Realme 7 Pro has an AMOLED display and way faster charging. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9S vs Note 9 Pro (Global): Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Very affordable
• Big battery
• HDR10
• Wide display

CONS

• Nothing particular

POCO X3 NFC

PROs

• Great price
• Best hardware
• Good cameras
• Stereo speakers
• 120 Hz HDR10 wide display
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Realme 7 Pro

PROs

• Faster charging
• Great price
• AMOLED display
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller display

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MIUI 12 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. The company announced it in late April. Since then, it has been updating the eligible devices with weekly beta as well as stable builds worldwide. Since the firm is done updating its flagship and mid-range smartphones, it is now rolling out the update to older and budget handsets. Therefore, Redmi Note 9 Pro launched in March is getting the MIUI 12 update in India only now.

Earlier in August, Redmi Note 9 became the first device in the Redmi Note 9 series to receive MIUI 12 update. Now, after a month, Xiaomi has begun to seed the update to Redmi Note 9 Pro making it the second handset in the series to get this treatment.

That said, the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QJWINXM and weighs 755MB in size (via PiunikaWeb). It is currently being rolled out to limited users in the country. If there’s no major issue, the rollout will be extended for more users.

Also, this smartphone is sold as Redmi Note 9S outside India. Hence, those variants should also start receiving the update in the coming days.

It is worth noting that Google has released Android 11 but the update for this phone comes with Android 10. Fortunately, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is eligible for the latest version of Android, however, the rollout may take time as Xiaomi is right now working to deliver it to its flagship smartphones

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 9 Pro & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max get new Champagne Gold color variant in India

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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.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi introduces Redmi Note 9 Onyx Black for global markets

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Xiaomi just came up with a device that is already considered by a lot of people the smartphone with the highest value for money of 2020: the POCO X3 NFC. With this handset, you get much at a very affordable price. It just launched in the global market, where several Xiaomi budget phones are actually among the best-sellers of the year. Is the new POCO X3 NFC better than every other Xiaomi phone in terms of value for money? Why is it so affordable? It is really the best deal or there are hidden compromises to face? We will try to answer these questions in this comparison between POCO X3 NFC, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, and Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

Design

At a first glance you would not say that Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is the most premium device of this trio because of its waterdrop notch, since its two rivals come with more modern punch-hole display. But the truth is that Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is more compact and it is also made with more premium materials, including a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame. With the POCO X3 NFC, you get an aluminum frame but a plastic back, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a glass back and a plastic frame. That is why Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite wins the design comparison. But you should note that POCO X3 NFC is splash-proof with the IP53 certification.

Display

Do you prefer having an AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate or an IPS panel with a high 120 Hz refresh rate? If you need a better image quality, then you should go for the HDR10 display of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite coming with the AMOLED technology. If you need a smoother viewing experience because you are a gamer or you just like smoothness, choose the POCO X3 NFC, but you will get an inferior image quality. Redmi Note 9 Pro is pretty disappointing since it sports a classic IPS display with a standard refresh rate. Note that Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has a smaller display than its two opponents (6.47 inches vs 6.67 inches).

Hardware/Software

The most advanced chipset belongs to the POCO X3 NFC: we are talking about the Snapdragon 730G which is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 730G found on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite. But there is something to specify: the differences between Snapdragon 730G and 732G are not big, and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite offers a higher amount of RAM in its most advanced configuration (8 GB vs 6 GB). That is why Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite looks a more interesting choice. We discard the Redmi Note 9 Pro since it comes with a weaker Snapdragon 720G and max 6 GB of RAM. Android 10 is installed out of the box, but only with the POCO X3 NFC you get the MIUI 12 directly.

Camera

With the POCO X3 NFC, you get a slightly better camera experience because it has a better ultrawide sensor with a 13 MP resolution. But its macro camera is inferior with a 2 MP resolution. The differences between the cameras of POCO X3 NFC, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, and Redmi Note 9 Pro are just marginal and in each case, we are talking about midrange camera phones.

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite provides both the biggest battery and the longest battery life because it features a more efficient and smaller AMOLED display. Right after, despite its smaller battery than POCO X3 NFC, there should be Redmi Note 9 Pro because it comes with a standard refresh rate. But the POCO X3 NFC is still a great battery phone.

Price

POCO X3 NFC carries a starting price of just €229/$270 (€199 for the first day) in the global market and it has the best value for the money. But the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is my favorite one because of its AMOLED display, more premium design, and a bigger battery. However, you have to spend almost €300/$353 to get it. With the POCO X3 NFC around, there is no reason to buy a Redmi Note 9 Pro with the actual prices ranging between €220/$260 and €230/$270, so you should wait for its price to drop if you are interested in it.

• Read More: Xiaomi will launch the Mi Note 10 Lite as the Mi 10i in India

Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC

PROS

• Highest value for money
• Better cameras
• 120 Hz display
• Stereo speakers
• Splash proof
• Faster charging tech

CONS

• IPS display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

PROS

• Premium design
• AMOLED and HDR display
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Costlier

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROS

• Very affordable
• Same cameras as the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Thinner

CONS

• Inferior display and hardware

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Realme 7 Pro is official alongside the Realme 7 and it brings well-balanced specifications at a very affordable price. By realizing it, Realme listened to the users’ feedbacks as most as possible, but did it create the perfect mid-rangers or there is something better in the Indian market? We think there is no better way to understand it than comparing it with the other recent handsets in the same price range. For this comparison, we chose the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the original, newly-announced Oppo F17 Pro dubbed as the sleekest smartphone of 2020. Let’s discover which device deserves to be purchased immediately. Note that the Redmi Note 9 Pro of this comparison is the Indian variant: the global version comes with slightly different specifications (and it is a slightly better device).

Realme 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Oppo F17 Pro

Design

OPPO F17 has definitely no rivals in this comparison if we talk about the design. Just think that, alongside the vanilla Oppo F17 it is the thinnest smartphone of 2020: it is just 7.5 mm thin. Further, it is one of the most lightweight handsets of the year: it weighs just 164 grams. It is even available in outstanding color variants. Unlike the Oppo F17 Pro which is entirely made of polycarbonate, the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a glass back and it has a water-repellent body (the Realme 7 Pro is water-repellent too), but the Oppo F17 Pro is still the winner of the design comparison.

Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro loses the display comparison because it sports a classic IPS panel with lower image quality. Realme 7 Pro and Oppo F17 Pro are better with their great AMOLED displays. We did not test the display of the Oppo F17 Pro, but on the paper, it seems better than Realme 6 Pro. In both cases, you get an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a rear-mounted biometric sensor. Note that with the Realme 7 Pro you get stereo speakers, which are not present on the Oppo F17 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Specs & Software

The best hardware department belongs to the Realme 7 Pro. Both Realme 7 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 720G mobile platform, but the former has up to 8 GB of RAM, while the latter stops at 6 GB. Oppo F17 Pro lags behind with an Helio P95 chipset by MediaTek: it has more RAM than Redmi Note 9 Pro, but the chipset is inferior. With Oppo F17 Pro and Realme 7 Pro, you get a similar software experience (Realme UI is based on ColorOS), while Redmi Note 9 Pro has a different Android 10 customization (MIUI 11 out of the box).

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio is the Realme 7 Pro because it features a better main camera on the rear side. We are talking about a Sony sensor with a 64 MP resolution: not the best camera out there, but still better than the 48 MP sensors found on the Oppo F17 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Even the 32 MP front camera is the most amazing, despite Oppo F17 Pro has dual front cameras which can calculate depth info in a better way.

Battery

The king of battery life is Redmi Note 9 Pro because it features a bigger 5020 mAh battery. Despite its display is more energy-demanding, it lasts more on a single charge. Right after, we got the Realme 7 Pro with its 4500 mAh unit that reaches a full charge very quickly compared to its opponents’ thanks to 65W fast charging technology.

Price

Realme 7 Pro has an Rs. 20,999 starting price in India, Redmi Note 9 Pro starts from Rs. 13,999, and Oppo F17 Pro costs Rs. 22,990. Despite its bigger battery, there is no way for the Redmi Note 9 Pro to compete with Realme 7 Pro and Oppo F17 Pro, but it has a higher value for money. In my opinion, Realme 7 Pro is the best with its AMOLED display, great hardware, good cameras, and 65W fast charging. But do not forget how sleek, thin and lightweight Oppo F17 Pro is.

• Read More: Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9S vs Note 9 Pro (Global): Specs Comparison

Realme 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Oppo F17 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Very affordable
• Best battery
• Wider display
• IR blaster

CONS

• IPS display

Oppo F17 Pro

PROs

• Best design
• More compact
• Dual front cameras
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme 7 Pro

PROs

• Faster charging
• AMOLED display
• Best hardware
• Great cameras
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Redmi has a lot of affordable devices in its portfolio, but a lot of people make confusion with their names. Often they differ just for a number or a little word, that is why it is hard for a lot of people to distinguish them and find the best device for their needs. Here is a comparison between three devices with similar names but different specifications released recently by Xiaomi’s brand. We are talking about Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro. In this article, you will find the main differences between these three handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Design

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro feature a similar design, but the latter is more beautiful and it has a slightly better build quality. The punch hole on the Redmi Note 9 is placed on the upper left corner, while on the Note 9 Pro it is placed centrally. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a smaller camera module and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so it wins the design and builds quality comparisons. But you should note that Note 9 Pro has bigger dimensions due to its wider display. Redmi 9 looks more outdated due to its waterdrop notch, but its rear side is more elegant.

Display

With Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Note 9 Pro, you get average IPS displays. Nothing special, closer to entry-level phones than flagships. The Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro have a better panel since they feature a higher brightness and a slightly better quality, but the differences with the Redmi 9 are just marginal. Note that Note 9 Pro has a wider display than Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9 (6.67 inches vs 6.53 inches).

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the main difference that people look for when they evaluate these three devices. The Redmi 9 is fueled by the Helio G80 chipset, while the Redmi Note 9 has an Helio G85 under the hood. As you probably understood from the name, there is not a huge performance difference between Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9. But the situation is totally different when it comes to the Redmi Note 9 Pro: this handset sports a more powerful Snapdragon 720G SoC and up to 6 GB of RAM paired with 128 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. These are all Redmi phones, so you get the same operating system and the same user interface: Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

Camera

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro are similar in terms of camera performance. They both feature a 48 MP main sensor and a quad rear camera, but the Note 9 Pro has a 5 MP macro sensor instead of a 2 MP macro sensor. That is just a marginal difference that does not impact the overall photo quality. Redmi 9 is way inferior because it features an entry-level 13 MP main sensor. So, you should go for the Redmi 9 only if cameras are not your priority. We can tell you the same if we talk about front cameras: Note 9 Pro is the best with its 16 MP snapper, Redmi Note 9 comes right after with its 13 MP lens, and Redmi 9 lags behind with an 8 MP selfie camera.

Battery

Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro pack exactly the same battery with a 5020 mAh capacity. But the Note 9 Pro has a more efficient chipset since it is built with a better production process (8 nm vs 12 nm). That is why Note 9 Pro lasts more on a single charge. An interesting advantage of the Redmi Note 9 is the reverse charging support.

Price

Redmi 9 is expected to be priced Rs. 8,999 in India and it will launch on August 31. Redmi Note 9 is priced Rs. 11,999, while Note 9 Pro is priced Rs. 13,999. If you can spend more, go for Note 9 Pro without thinking twice: it has a way better chipset with lower energy consumption. If you can not spend so much, choose the Redmi Note 9 only if you care about cameras, otherwise, go for the Redmi 9 since it offers a higher value for money.

• Read More: Realme C11 vs Redmi 9A vs Redmi 9C: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9

PROs

• More affordable
• Good rear design
• Wireless FM radio

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

PROs

• Good quality-price ratio
• Punch-hole display
• Reverse charging
• Good cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Best hardware
• Good cameras
• Gorilla Glass 5 back
• Wider display

CONS

• Higher price

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The Android Enterprise Recommended program was created two years ago to help businesses choose which phones are best for them. Google has been adding new phones to the list which is no surprise seeing as there are new phones released practically every day. The latest to join the list is the Redmi Note 9 Pro and while it is not the first Xiaomi device to be added to the list, its addition is a big deal.

Other Xiaomi phones that have joined the Android Enterprise Program are the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, and the Mi A3. However, all these phones are Android One phones, unlike the Redmi Note 9 Pro which runs MIUI. So you see why this is a big deal.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro was announced in May. It has a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch hole in the middle of the screen. There is a Snapdragon 720G processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The phone has dual SIM support and also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There are four cameras on the back of the Redmi Note 9 Pro – a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. Other features of the phone are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5020mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and NFC.

We expect more Xiaomi phones running MIUI will be added as time goes on. The minimum requirements for devices to be added include support for zero-touch enrollment, availability of unlocked models, and delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release by Google for a minimum period of three years.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi is seeding MIUI 12 update to Redmi 6 Pro in India

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Xiaomi’s Redmi brand unveiled the Redmi Note 9 series earlier this year. The series is made up of the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro with the models adopting a square-shaped camera module similar to that of the Redmi 10x. There are reports of a defect on the camera module which allows dust to find its way into the camera thereby affecting the picture quality when that happens.

Apparently, the camera module of the Redmi Note 9 models come with a defect from the factory as it seems to not have been sealed properly which allows tiny particles to escape under the glass. Since it is on the inside, it is impossible to wipe off the fickles of dust with a soft cloth. This will then result in images captured using the dirty lens coming out grainy or blurred.

Thanks for the feedback. For now only very small numbers of cases reported but we have asked factory to further tighten up the control. Service centres will be available to help with the few who face this issue, thanks

— Alvin Tse #MiFan (@atytse) June 26, 2020

The issue seems to affect a considerable number of Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro units and Xiaomi is in the know already. While responding to a complaint by a user on Twitter back in June, Alvin Tse, General Manager of Xiaomi Indonesia, confirmed that the company had, indeed, received reports and would be tightening up its quality control to prevent further cases. He also hinted that those with units affected by the issue would be attended to at Xiaomi’s service centres.

Since then, there have been fresh reports of Redmi Note 9 units having the same issue. We can’t say for sure if the units were released before the issue was discovered or if the company has actually improved QC since then. If you own any of the Redmi Note 9 series devices, do ensure you try to keep it away from dust as much as possible. You can let us know in the comments section if you own a Redmi Note 9 model and it is affected by this issue.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra beats Huawei P40 Pro in Camera Performance with a DxOMark score of 130

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When Xiaomi had announced the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G phone in April. At the same event, the company also took off covers from the MIUI 12 Android skin. In May, the company confirmed its arrival in global markets. Through a press release, the company has now confirmed the names of the first phones that will be treated with the MIUI 12 update this month.

The Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the Redmi phones that are included in the first wave that will be treated with MIUI 12 this month. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the only Mi series phone that will receive the update this month. The Chinese firm has revealed that the MIUI 12 for Mi 10 will come with an exclusive Magic Clone feature. It will let users to make virtual doppelgangers images or videos by capturing the same subject up to four times at different intervals.

The Redmi Note 9 users in India have already started receiving the MIUI 12. As far as other phones in the first wave are concerned, the company will update on the MIUI 12’s arrival through its social platforms.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Fresh Air Blower C1 with built-in air purifier

The MIUI 12 comes with many improvements such as new animations, icons, and font across the UI.  There is native support for the Dark Mode feature, which means even third-party apps will support it. The App Drawer that is included in the new update can automatically categories apps.

The MIUI 12 is packed with live wallpapers of the outer space. It comes with floating windows feature minimizing and maximizing apps. The updated Weather app shows UI effects by mimicking the current climatic conditions. The improved ultra-battery saving mode will let the phone last for an extra 5 hours even when the battery juice is 5 percent.

UP NEXT: Redmi G Gaming Notebook design revealed; launching on August 14

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Samsung launched a new amazing battery phone: The Galaxy M31s. The handset just hitten the Indian market with a very interesting price tag but is it the best affordable phone in India in terms of value for money or there is something better for your actual needs? We want to let you understand this by comparing the new Galaxy M31s with two other mid-rangers with an incredibly high value for money. We chose the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 Pro as we never put these two devices together in comparison and we believe they are among the very best options you can actually get in that price range. Let’s discover together which one is the most interesting handset.

Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 Pro

Design

The attractive rear cover of the Realme 6 Pro (which is actually made of glass) would let me go for this device if I had to choose the best design. The suggestive light effects created by its rear cover are amazing (especially in the orange color variant, according to my tastes) and the camera module of the device is smaller than its rivals. You should note that the Realme 6 Pro has a dual punch hole instead of a single punch-hole, unlike Samsung Galaxy M31s and Redmi Note 9 Pro. So its front panel actually looks less elegant.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy M31s provides a higher image quality with its Super AMOLED display and it wins the display comparison. Both Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro feature an IPS display, which is not a trend, unlike the AMOLED panels providing more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The Realme 6 Pro still offers an interesting feature: the 90 Hz refresh rate. But most people prefer having an AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate rather than an IPS panel with a higher refresh rate. What would your choice be?

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy M31s is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, which is the lowest-end SoC of the trio. Both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro are fueled by a way better Snapdragon 720G providing high CPU and GPU performance. The Realme 6 Pro wins the hardware comparison because it exists in a configuration with 8 GB of RAM, while with the Redmi Note 9 Pro you can get max 8 GB. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

The most convincing camera department, on the paper, belongs to the Realme 6 Pro. It sports a 64 MP main sensor, the only telephoto sensor of the trio supporting 2x optical zoom, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. Further, on the front side, you get a dual ultrawide selfie camera. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy M31s with a 64 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultrawide lens and a 32 MP selfie camera providing great quality. Redmi Note 9 Pro is an inferior camera phone with its 48 MP quad-camera.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M31s provides the longest battery life thanks to its huge 6000 mAh battery and its efficient AMOLED display, The chipset is built at 10 nm, but it is enough to still guarantee the longest battery life in every scenario, given the bigger battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy M31s also supports reverse charging through its USB port. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a 5020 mAh battery, while the Realme 6 Pro has the fastest charging tech with a 30W power for its 4300 mAh battery.

Price

Samsung Galaxy M31s is priced €230/$270 in its base variant, you need €159/$187 for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Realme 6 Pro costs about €215/$253. The most balanced device of this comparison is the Realme 6 Pro with its 90 Hz display, great hardware, and very nice cameras, but it has the smallest battery. With the Samsung Galaxy M31s you get a better display and a way longer battery life. Redmi Note 9 Pro is inferior to the Realme 6 Pro, if we exclude the battery life. But it provides a better hardware department than Samsung Galaxy M31s and it is way more affordable.

• Read More: POCO M2 Pro vs Motorola One Fusion+ vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Very good price
• Nice hardware
• Wider display
• IR blaster

CONS

• Inferior display

Realme 6 Pro

PROs

• Powerful hardware
• Great cameras
• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy M31s

PROs

• Huge battery
• Super AMOLED display
• Good cameras
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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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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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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Today, Realme officially launched the affordable Realme 6i in India. The handset is already present in the global market but under another name: Realme 6s. So, keep in mind that it is not the same Realme 6i sold globally. Another device launched in India with a different name from the global market is the Redmi Note 9 Pro, also known as Redmi Note 9S in Europe. Here is a specs comparison with these two devices and another handset that carries amazing specifications if we compare them to its price: the Samsung Galaxy M31. Let’s discover together which device carries the highest value for money for Indian customers.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6i vs Samsung Galaxy M31

Design

Do you prefer having a beautiful look or premium materials? If your answer is the first, then you should go for the Realme 6i as it offers a more minimalistic and elegant look, including a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and an elegant glass back with a smaller camera module. If you want the most premium materials, then choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro as it boasts a glass back instead of a full polycarbonate body. The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a plastic design just like the Realme 6i and an uglier design, imho.

Display

The most wonderful display belongs to the Samsung Galaxy M31. Since it is a Samsung device and Samsung makes AMOLED displays, the Galaxy M31 features a Super AMOLED panel, despite it is a very affordable device. So you get more brilliant color and deeper blacks. Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6i both come with an IPS panel, but the Realme 6i comes with an additional feature: a 90 Hz refresh rate making the visual experience smoother. But a lot of people actually prefer having a 60 Hz AMOLED display rather than a 90 Hz IPS panel.

Specs & Software

If we look at the power of the chipsets found on these three devices, the Helio G90T found on the Realme 6i is the most powerful one. Snapdragon 720G is slightly inferior in terms of performance, but it is built at 8 nm and it has lower energy consumption. That is one of the reasons why it is actually more interesting, without mentioning Qualcomm’s reputation. Also note that you can get the Redmi Note 9 Pro in a configuration with 128 GB of internal storage, while Realme 6i stops at 64 GB. The SoC found on the Samsung Galaxy M31 is way inferior to Helio G90T and Snapdragon 720G in terms of performance. Redmi Note 9 Pro, Realme 6i and Samsung Galaxy M31 run Android 10 out of the box, with a customized user interface.

Camera

The camera award goes to the Samsung Galaxy M31 for offering a better main sensor on the rear side: a 64 MP lens with a f/1.8 aperture. It even comes with a better depth sensor than its rivals, sporting a 5 MP resolution. Last but not least, it has a superior 32 MP front camera which can shoot more detailed selfies and can also record 4K videos at 30 fps.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M31 is the best even when it comes to the battery life. Thanks to its AMOLED display, a chipset built at 10 nm and a huge 6000 mAh battery, it can last more than two days even with intensive usage.

Price

Realme 6i is priced INR 12,999 in India, Samsung Galaxy M31 begins at INR 16,499, and Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at INR 13,999. If we exclude the hardware department, Samsung Galaxy M31 is actually a superior phone. It has a huge battery, better cameras and an AMOLED display.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6i vs Samsung Galaxy M31: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Great hardware
• Glass back
• Wider display
• IR blaster

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 6i

PROs

• Powerful hardware
• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Water-sealed
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy M31

PROs

• Huge battery
• Super AMOLED display
• Great cameras
• NFC (it depends on the region)

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India back in March 2020. Now, three months after the launch, the same model, with a faster charging has been re-launched in the SAME market with a different name – the Poco M2 Pro.

Initially, the Poco M2 Pro was expected to be a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro Global edition for India. But that’s not exactly the case here. The new Poco phone borrows the two-tone design as well as 33W fast charging from the global variant but keeps the 48MP quad-camera setup from the Indian variant.

The Poco M2 Pro is priced as follows:

• 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 13,999 ($187)
• 6GB + 64GB – Rs. 14,999 ($200)
• 6GB + 128GB – Rs. 16,999 ($227)

I’m not surprised that the Poco M2 Pro is even priced exactly the same as the Redmi Note 9 Pro (after GST hike). In short, you are getting a fancier design, faster charging, and a Z-axis vibration motor from the Note 9 Pro Max model (Poco is officially calling it the Z-Shocker Haptics) for the same price and with the Poco launcher on top (so no ads too).

This could also mean that Redmi may stop selling the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India soon simply because Poco offers much better value at the same price. But we haven’t got an official confirmation yet.

The Poco M2 Pro will be available in three colors: Out of the Blue, Green, and Greener, and Two-Tone Black.

Poco M2 Pro Specs

The Poco M2 Pro comes with the same specs as the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. So you get Snapdragon 720G processor on board with 4GB / 6GB RAM. You also get the same 48MP f/1.8 quad-camera setup with an 8MP 119º ultra-wide-angle camera, 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you have a 16MP selfie camera sensor.

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The M2 Pro is P2i dust and water-resistant. Up front, you get a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone features a 5000mAh large battery with 33W fast charging.

Poco M2 Pro Specs overview:

• 6.67-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 display with a punch-hole
• Snapdragon 720G
• 4GB or 6GB RAM
• 64GB or 128GB of storage
• Dedicated MicroSD card slot
• Dual SIM (2 x nano) Card slot
• 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad rear cameras
• 16MP selfie camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 5020mAh battery
• 33W fast charging with 33W charger in the box
• Audio Jack, IR Blaster, Bluetooth 5.0

Overall, the Poco M2 Pro is an excellent smartphone in its price segment.

However, it’s a bit frustrating for recent Redmi Note 9 Pro buyers in India to see Poco M2 Pro users getting better value for the same price. The Note 9 Pro went on sale today, just before the M2 Pro’s official launch and it goes back on sale on July 14 at 12PM – which is also when the Poco M2 Pro goes on sale for the first time on Flipkart!

So what are your thoughts on the Poco M2 Pro as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro?

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Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 9 in Spain. The smartphone is now available on Xiaomi Spain official website. Pricing starts at 179 Euros. The Chinese tech giant also took the wraps off the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro for the Indonesian market.

The Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro are successors of the Redmi Note 8 and note 8 Pro which heralded the market last year and raked in good revenue for the Chinese tech giant. For the Indonesian market, pricing starts at RP 2,399,000 (~$170) for the 4GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+128GB variant adopts a retail price of RP 2,799,000 (~$199).

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB+64GB variant costs RP3,399,000 (~$241) and the 8GB+128GB variant retails for RP3,799,000 (~$270).

The Redmi Note 9 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with Gorilla Glass 5 and splash-proof nano-coating. The display houses a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen for the selfie camera

As the rear, you get a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48MP f/1.79 with 4-in-1 Super Pixel, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle with a 118° viewing angle, a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor, and a 2MP Macro Camera. Up in front is a 13MP sensor with support for Face Unlock. Xiaomi ships the Redmi Note 9 with a bunch of cool camera features including a kaleidoscope effect, document scanner, night mode, and portrait mode (on both sides).

There is a massive 5020mAh battery inside the Redmi Note 9 and it supports 18W fast charging. You also get a 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, IR blaster, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 720G processor paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

At the rear aspect sits a quad-camera setup which includes a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The device crams a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Yesterday, phone names like Redmi Note 9, Xiaomi Mi 10 and POCO M2 Pro had appeared on the RF exposure page of Xiaomi India. The Redmi Note 9 and Mi 10 phones that are yet to go official in India are still listed on the RF exposure page, but the POCO M2 Pro that has a model number of M2003J6CI can no longer be seen on it. While some claimed that POCO India will launch the POCO M2 Pro as a phone specially designed for India, others said that the moniker may have surfaced by mistake and it does not exist. A fresh report on XDA Developers reveals that the POCO M2 Pro could be a mid-range device driven by the Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor.

According to XDA tipsters, the M2003J6CI that is expected to debut as POCO M2 Pro is codenamed as “gram” and they also managed to find “gram_in_global” firmware. The publication claims that these findings suggests that the phone could be heading to India.

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In March, Xiaomi India had launched Redmi Note 9 Pro (M2003J6A1I) and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (M2003J6B1I) smartphones in India. It is being said that the POCO M2 Pro may have some points of sameness with the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max phones. The report further states that the “gram” codenamed was previously seen in Redmi Note 9 Pro’s kernel source code. The handset’s firmware also carried watermark for “gram.”

According to the publication, since the Redmi Note 9 Pro could be driven by the Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor, there is a possibility that the POCO M2 Pro may feature the same SoC. There is a possibility that the phone could be featuring some other Snapdragon 7 series chipset with compatible software.

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If are an expert and you need the highest value for money mid-range smartphone of the moment, we are sure you would surely take into consideration at least one device from Redmi, Realme, and Huawei. These three brands actually have amazing devices in their portfolio, when it comes to affordable phones. In this “Pro” comparison, we decided to compare the specs of the latest Pro mid-rangers launched by these companies in the global market: Redmi Note 9 Pro, Honor 9X Pro, and Realme 6 Pro. Note that we are talking about the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro which is different from the one launched in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro

Design

If there is a mid-ranger with a premium design, that is the Honor 9X Pro. Just like flagships, it comes with premium materials including aluminum for the frame and glass for the rear side. Both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro have a plastic frame and a glass back. Further, Honor 9X Pro has a high screen to body ratio and no holes thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. It is one of the most amazing affordable phones in terms of design.

Display

The display king is the Realme 6 Pro. Despite AMOLED displays are the trending ones, all of these devices sport an IPS display. But Realme 6 Pro offers something more: a higher 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9 Pro has the widest panel, but it has a standard refresh rate just like the Honor 9X Pro. On the other hand, Honor 9X Pro has the smallest diagonal, so it is a more compact handset than Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Specs & Software

According to benchmarks, the Kirin 810 SoC found on the Honor 9X Pro is more powerful than the Snapdragon 720G found on Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro. Further, the Honor 9X Pro exists in a configuration that offers more internal storage than its two rivals: 256 GB. Honor 9X Pro has a shared micro SD slot, while Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro come with a dedicated micro SD slot. Realme 6 Pro and Note 9 Pro run Android 10 out of the box, while Honor 9X Pro is based on Android 9 Pie since it is an older device. Unlike many other last-generation phones launched by Huawei, the Honor 9X Pro has Google services installed.

Camera

Realme 6 Pro wins the camera comparison mainly because of its better secondary sensor. It sports the same 64 MP main sensor as the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but unlike the affordable phone launched by Xiaomi’s sub-brand, it has a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. There is also an ultrawide 8 MP sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. The Realme 6 Pro is superior even when it comes to front cameras: in its dual punch-hole, it has a dual selfie camera including an ultrawide sensor. The silver medal goes to the Note 9 Pro that offers a 64 MP quad-camera which can record 4K videos at 30 fps just like the Realme 6 Pro.

Battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro is the best battery phone thanks to a huge 5020 mAh battery which should allow 2 days of battery life even with intensive usage. Realme 6 Pro and Honor 9X Pro are more or less at the same level when it comes to battery life. Despite Honor 9X Pro comes with lower battery capacity, it has more efficient components than Realme 6 Pro; indeed, its SoC is built at 7 nm and its display has a standard refresh rate.

Price

We still do not know how much Redmi Note 9 Pro will cost globally, but we know that Redmi Note 9S begins at €229/$247. You can actually find the Honor 9X Pro for €249/$269 (6/256 GB), while Realme 6 Pro costs €349/$377 in its 8/128 GB configuration. While Note 9 Pro (probably) and Honor 9X Pro have a definitely higher value for money, Realme 6 Pro is the most advanced device of this comparison thanks to its better camera department and display. However, note that Note 9 Pro offers a bigger battery, while Honor 9X Pro offers very nice hardware and a premium design.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Oppo Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Great performance
• Good price
• Biggest battery
• Wide display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 9X Pro

PROs

• Compact
• Premium design
• Pop-up camera
• More affordable

CONS

• Android Pie out of the box

Oppo Realme 6 Pro

PROs

• Best display with a higher refresh rate
• Best cameras
• Best hardware
• Faster charging

CONS

• Price

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Redmi Note 9 series has launched globally but it is yet to debut in China. Instead, the brand unveiled Redmi K30 Pro in the region. According to rumours, it will be announced soon in the region but with different specs. Additionally, we might see a surprise product as well according to Lu Weibing, the brand’s general manager.

In April, we did not see any new product launch by Redmi in China. However, its parent company Xiaomi announced Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro in Europe alongside Mi Note 10 Lite and Mi Smart Standing Fan 1C.

Now, a post on Weibo by Mr Weibing suggests something different will be unveiled by the end of May in the brand’s home country. Speculations say it could be long-rumoured Redmi Note device with 5G connectivity.

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Late last year, Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun said 999 Yuan ($141) 5G phone will be a real thing by 2021. Further, an internal document leak from last month also suggested such a handset will be launched by the company before the end of this year.

The document also hinted the release of 1,799 Yuan ($254) Redmi K30i and another mystery 5G phone priced at 1,599 Yuan ($225). We believe Lu Weibing is teasing the latter phone to be a surprise since according to the document, it will be launched in June. Hence, announcing it a month prior is a possibility just like the Redmi K30 5G in December 2019.

In fact, if it is true, we might see a couple of 5G-ready Redmi Note devices as two mysterious handsets were recently spotted on 3C certification. The only information we know about these devices is their model numbers and charging speeds – M2004J7AC (22.5W) and M2004J7BC (33W).

Also, there’s another handset called Redmi 10X, which was too found on 3C listing a few days back. Unlike the previously mentioned devices, this one will only support 4G and will be powered by MediaTek Helio G85.

Anyway, the Redmi K30i is also yet to launch officially although its release was supposed to happen in April according to the leaked document. So it is possible the surprise teased by Redmi’s general manager for May could be this device instead. 

However, the above-discussed phones, especially the 5G Redmi Notes could be the stars of the launch event as the executive announced Redmi Note 8 series to sell over 30 million units globally earlier today.

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The COVID-19 lockdown has been reduced in India. This has allowed e-commerce sites to begin the sales of non-essential products in certain parts of the country. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is also up for sale once again in India. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter yesterday to reveal the sales of the Redmi Note 9 Pro will begin today.

As mentioned in the tweet by Jain, starting from 12 PM (local time) today in India, the Redmi Note 9 Pro can be availed through Mi.com and Amazon India. Customers can avail Rs. 1,000 discount on transactions through ICICI Bank credit cards and EMI transactions.

BOOOOM! The ULTIMATE #PerformanceBeast! #RedmiNote9Pro– is going on sale tomorrow (5th May) @ 12 noon!

Mi Fans, get ready to get yours via https://t.co/pMj1r7lwp8 & @amazonIN! Get additional ₹1000 off on @ICICIBank Credit cards & EMI. pic.twitter.com/784CDqBP9l

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) May 4, 2020

Since the time when the Coronavirus lockdown was imposed for the first time in the first week of March, the sales of smartphones were stopped across India. Customers living in the Red zone will not be purchase the Redmi Note 9 Pro. However, the smartphone will be available for consumers who belong to the Green or Orange zones in the country.

Redmi Note 9 Pro price in India

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is available in India in two options such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 16,999, respectively.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a massive 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 720G processor powers the Redmi Note 9 Pro along with LPDDR4X RAM. It features UFS 2.1 storage.

The quad camera setup placed on the backside of the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The device houses a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Xiaomi launched the new Redmi Note 9 series in the global market. It is actually composed of three models: Redmi Note 9, 9S, and 9 Pro. It is not exactly the same lineup we saw in India as the Pro variant is actually different from the Indian Note 9 Pro. Since their prices are close to each other, in order to highlight all the differences between the three models launched in Europe, we decided to bring all the variants in an in-depth specs comparison. Here you will learn all the details about the specifications and you should be able to realize which one has the best value for money depending on your needs.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)

Design

Redmi Note 9 Pro has a slightly more attractive design than Note 9 and 9S because on its rear side you can find a smaller camera module. The handset has a glass back made of two parts with different hues. Note 9S comes right after with its glass back and the same screen-to-body ratio as the Note 9 Pro. The vanilla Note 9 has a definitely uglier back which includes a fingerprint reader (the fingerprint scanner is side-mounted on the other two variants) and thicker bezels around the display, but it is more compact because its screen has a smaller diagonal.

Display

Redmi Note 9S and 9 Pro are equipped with the same display panel: an IPS screen with a 6.67-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution. Nothing special, but sufficient for a midrange phone. Note 9 has a smaller diagonal, but the display offers the same specifications. In each case, you will get an average IPS and Full HD+ display with a standard refresh rate. If you are looking for high quality in terms of display or smoother user experience, you should opt for something else.

Specs & Software

Redmi Note 9S and Note 9 Pro offer more premium hardware. Both are fueled by the Snapdragon 720G SoC which is a preferred choice over the Helio G85 found on Note 9. They offer up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The Note 9 pairs the Helio G85 with max 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Given that they are three variants of the same lineup, it is kinda obvious that you get the same operating system: Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

Camera

The main difference inside the Redmi Note 9 series regards the camera department. On the rear side, you get a different camera setup depending on the handset you go for. The most advanced is the Note 9 Pro which boasts a better 64 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens with an 8 MP resolution, a 5 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Note 9S has the same secondary sensors, but the main lens is an inferior 48 MP sensor. The front camera is the same as well, with a 16 MP resolution. Note 9 has the same rear camera setup as the Note 9S with the exception of the macro sensor (2 MP). It also sports an inferior 13 MP selfie camera.

Battery

With exactly the same battery capacity, you would get a similar battery life with the whole lineup. And it is amazing battery life, given the 5020 mAh capacity. Redmi Note 9 is expected to go out of charge before the other two variants due to a less efficient chipset built with a 12 nm production process against 8 nm. On the other hand, Note 9 can also be used as a power bank thanks to its 9W reverse charging technology. Note 9 Pro wins when it comes to the charging speed thanks to a 30W power.

Price

Redmi Note 9 begins at €180/$200, Note 9S has a €219/$243 starting price, and Note 9 Pro costs €250/$277 in its base variant. If you do not care about the camera at all and you do not need the fastest charging technology, Note 9S gives you all you need. Otherwise, go for the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Note 9 has less impressive hardware and camera than both its rivals, it is a good option only if you want to save the highest amount of money.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global): PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging
• Affordable
• More compact

CONS

• Less impressive hardware

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Good price
• Nice hardware
• Same display and hardware as the Pro variant

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Good hardware
• Better design
• Best cameras
• Faster charging

CONS

• Higher price

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