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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, Note 9S, Note 9 Pro: Which one to get?

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Xiaomi在全球范围内推出了新的中端手机,包括红米Note 9、红米Note 9S和红米Note 9 Pro。尽管它们属于同一系列,但这些设备在满足不同用户需求方面有所不同。那么,哪款红米Note 9手机适合您呢?让我们一起来看看。

Redmi Note 9Redmi Note 9SRedmi Note 9 Pro
6.53-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) DotDisplay6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) DotDisplay6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) DotDisplay
Corning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
MediaTek Helio G85 2.0GHz octa-core CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 720G 2.3GHz octa-core CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 720G 2.3GHz octa-core CPU
Mali-G52 MC2 GPUAdreno 618 GPUAdreno 618 GPU
3GB, 4GB RAM4GB, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM6GB LPDDR4x RAM
64GB, 128GB storage64GB, 128GB UFS 2.164GB, 128GB UFS 2.1
microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)microSD up to 512GB (dedicated slot)
Quad rear cameras:
• 48MP F1.79 4-in-1 Super Pixel (main)
• 8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
• 2MP F2.4 (macro)
• 2MP F2.4 (depth)
Quad-rear cameras:
• 48MP F1.79 4-in-1 Super Pixel (main)
• 8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
• 5MP F2.4 (macro)
• 2MP F2.4 (depth)
Quad-rear cameras:
• 64MP F1.89 4-in-1 Super-Pixel (main)
• 8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide)
• 5MP F2.4 (macro)
• 2MP F2.4 (depth)
13MP F2.25 front camera16MP F2.48 front camera16MP F2.48 front camera
Dual-SIM (nano)Dual-SIM (nano)Dual-SIM (nano)
4G LTE4G LTE4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC (select markets)NFC
IR BlasterIR BlasterIR Blaster
USB Type-CUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack3.5mm audio jack3.5mm audio jack
1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker
Smart PA 10VSmart PA 10VSmart PA 10V
Fingerprint scanner (rear)Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)MIUI 11 (Android 10)MIUI 11 (Android 10)
Splash-proof nano-coatingSplash-proof nano-coatingSplash-proof nano-coating
5,020mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging (22.5W charger included)5,020mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging (22.5W charger included)5,020mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging (33W charger included)
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm
199 g209 g209 g
Forest Green, Polar White, Midnight GreyInterstellar Grey, Aurora Blue, Glacier WhiteGlacier White, Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue

Display

The three devices port almost the same specs with a DotDisplay design and Full HD+ resolution. However, the hole-punch location on the Note 9 is placed on the upper left side, while the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro are at the upper center. The Note 9 also has a slightly smaller screen at 6.53-inch compared to its siblings with 6.67-inch. All of them use Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection.

Processor

The Redmi Note 9 series are powered by different chipsets. The Note 9 uses the MediaTek Helio G85 with Mali-G52 GPU, while the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G with Adreno 618 GPU. Both are new chipsets announced just this year. While we can expect good performance on all three devices, we can only determine which chipset is better once we have benchmarked all three.

Memory

Memory configuration is different in all three. In terms of RAM, the Note 9 has 3GB and 4GB options, the Note 9S has 4GB and 6GB, while the Note 9 Pro only has 6GB. Storage-wise, all three offer 64GB and 128GB options with support for microSD cards up to 512GB.

Cameras

The camera configuration is pretty easy to understand in the three devices. The Note 9 and Note 9S have the same rear camera configuration. The Note 9 Pro is just different for having a higher main camera resolution.

When it comes to selfies, the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro have the same 16MP camera. The Note 9 is the odd one this time for having a lower-res 13MP shooter.

Features

When it comes to features, all three are pretty much identical. They have 4G LTE, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, SatNavs, IR Blaster, USB Type-C, splash-proofing, powered speakers, and 3.5mm audio jacks. However, the Note 9 Pro has NFC, while the Note 9 will depend on the market. No mention of NFC on the Note 9S.

All three also have fingerprint scanners, but the placement is different. The Note 9S and Note 9 Pro have it on the side on the power button, while the Note 9 has it on the rear.

Battery

All three devices have the same battery capacity at 5,020mAh, but with some differences when it comes to charging. The Note 9 and Note 9S supports 18W fast charging and comes with a 22.5W charger, which is not bad. The Note 9 Pro, however, has 30W charging and comes with a 30W charger.

Which one to get?

Xiaomi has already released the pricing of the Redmi Note 9 series, but in different currencies - USD for the Note 9 and Note 9 Pro, and MYR/SGD/THB for the Note 9S. But based on the specs, the Note 9 should be the least expensive, the Note 9 Pro will be the most expensive in the lineup, while the Note 9S sits in the middle.

If you're on a tight budget, you're better off getting the base Redmi Note 9 at USD 199. But if you can stretch it, we suggest adding an extra USD 100 and go for the Note 9 Pro 6GB + 128GB for USD 299, skipping the Note 9S, as well as the Note 9 and Note 9 Pro models in between. That should put more bang for your buck.

What do you guys think? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences in display between the Redmi Note 9, Note 9S, and Note 9 Pro?
The Note 9 has a 6.53-inch screen with a left-side hole-punch, while the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro have a 6.67-inch screen with a center hole-punch.
Which processors do the Redmi Note 9 series use?
The Note 9 uses MediaTek Helio G85, while the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro use Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.
What are the RAM and storage options for the Redmi Note 9 series?
The Note 9 offers 3GB or 4GB RAM; Note 9S offers 4GB or 6GB; Note 9 Pro offers 6GB. All have 64GB or 128GB storage with microSD support.
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12 Comments

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James · 5 years ago

Note 9 Pro is the best ?

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James · 5 years ago

Note 9 Pro is the best ?

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Ate Monggurl · 6 years ago

You do note 9 is the liaris dapeyk

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Ate Monggurl · 6 years ago

You do note.

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ken · 6 years ago

the pro will function with all carrier and celltower in the PH but lacks NFC. the S will not function with some Globe cellsite (band 41) but has NFC.

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Roy E Reyes · 6 years ago

Note 9 Pro is what I like.

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