Xiaomi made a huge splash in the Indian market earlier this year with the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. These two smartphones had impressive specifications at competitive prices, but the excitement has been short lived, as they have both become more expensive now thanks to rupee-dollar fluctuations and a GST hike. Now, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 9 which comes in at a sub Rs. 15,000 price. It sports powerful internals compared to its predecessors, but is it good value for money? I'm reviewing the new Redmi Note 9 to find out.
The Redmi Note 9 is an entry-level offering from Xiaomi in the Note 9 series. It shares the same design as the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It sports a 6.53-inch display with a hole-punch on the top left corner. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the display. The display has good viewing angles but the notch could be distracting to a few people.
The Redmi Note 9 Is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. The Redmi Note 9 is available in three variants; 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Storage can be expanded further using a microSD card slot. The Redmi Note 9 houses a 5,020mAh battery and gets a 22.5W charger in the box.
The Redmi Note 9 has a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The Redmi Note 9 manages good photos in daylight and the AI is quick to detect scenes. Lowlight camera performance was average and the Night mode did not make a huge difference in the output.
| Product Name | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB) - Aqua Green | ₹ 9,999 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB) - Arctic White | ₹ 9,999 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 64GB) - Shadow Black | ₹ 10,449 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Pebble Grey | ₹ 11,899 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Aqua Green | ₹ 11,999 |
| Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Pebble Grey | ₹ 12,990 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Arctic White | ₹ 14,499 |
| Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Arctic White | ₹ 16,299 |
| Redmi Note 9 (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Aqua Green | ₹ 12,999 |
| Redmi Note 9 (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Scarlet Red | ₹ 13,890 |
Redmi Note 9 price in India starts from ₹ 9,999. The lowest price of Redmi Note 9 is ₹ 9,999 at Flipkart on 28th October 2025.
| Brand | Xiaomi |
| Model | Redmi Note 9 |
| Price in India | ₹9,999 |
| Release date | 30th April 2020 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.30 x 77.20 x 8.90 |
| Weight (g) | 199.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5020 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary |
| Colours | Aqua Green, Arctic White, Pebble Grey, Scarlet Red |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.53 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Processor | 1.8GHz octa-core (6x1.8GHz + 2x2GHz) |
| Processor make | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 512 |
| Dedicated microSD slot | Yes |
| Rear camera | 48-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 13-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 10 |
| Skin | MIUI 11 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Redmi Note 9
₹9,999
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