Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
20Performance23.1
29.6Display29.7
29.8Camera32.3
39Battery46.6
28Features28
1 spec wins — Redmi Note 910 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 31.5 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+3). Redmi Note 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $269
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 39
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 420
- 67% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 395,000+46%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 730+74%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Top 96% | 1,900+41%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+5% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Redmi Note 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |