Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 9, it’s latest affordable device in the Redmi Note 9 series in India. It is the successor of the Redmi Note 8 and is powered by a MediaTek chipset instead of the Snapdragon chipset found on the other Redmi Note 9 devices.
The Redmi Note 9 is similar to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in terms of design and comes with some minor changes such as a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.
In this post, we compare the two devices to help you decide which device to buy.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price
4GB + 64GB
₹11,999
6GB + 64GB
₹16,999
4GB + 128GB
₹13,499
6GB + 128GB
₹18,499
6GB + 128GB
₹14,999
8GB + 128GB
₹19,999
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will go on sale at 12 noon today on Amazon India. It will be available in Aqua Green, Arctic White, Pebble Grey and Scarlet Red color options.
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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available from Amazon India on August 19 in Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black color options.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Specs
Device
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Display size
6.53-inch
6.67-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 pixels
2400 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Android version
Android 10 with MIUI 11
Android 10 with MIUI 11
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G85
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Rear camera
48MP primary
64MP primary
8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
2MP macro sensor
5MP macro sensor
2MP depth sensor
2MP depth sensor
Selfie camera
13MP primary
32MP primary
Fingerprint sensor
Rear mounted
Side mounted
Battery
5,020mAh
5,020mAh
Fast charge
22.5W
33W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Design
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a plastic back with a glossy finish and comes with P2i coating. It features a quad camera setup at the back, a fingerprint sensor and Redmi branding at the bottom.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It features a quad camera setup at the back and the Redmi branding at the bottom. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the right side of the device.
The major difference between the two devices in terms of design is in the placement of the fingerprint sensor.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Display
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It features a punch-hole notch at the left side.
On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with a slightly bigger 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It features a punch-hole notch in the middle.
The two devices feature similar displays and the only difference is that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with a slightly bigger display and the punch-hole notch is placed in the middle.
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