Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 9 at a global event on 30 April. This smartphone is the newest member of the Redmi Note 9 series. Earlier, the company had launched Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, in this series. Since launching the Redmi Note 9 in the global market, the company had not shared any information about its arrival in Nepal, but now Xiaomi Nepal launched the phone in Nepali market. The phone hasn’t launched in India yet but the expected price of this device in India is INR. 11,999 for a 3/64GB variant and INR 13,499 for a 4/128GB variant. For now, Xiaomi has lunched the 4/128GB variant and other variant is expected to arrive soon. The price of Redmi Note 9 in Nepal is Rs. 22,999 for the 4/128 variant and the expected price for 3/64GB model is Rs. 19,999.
Redmi Note 9 Overview
Redmi Note 9 is a competitive mid-range smartphone that offers great features. The phone packs a great display with a huge fast-charging battery, powerful mid-range SoC, and a top-notch Quad camera along with a 48MP primary camera. Let’s find out the price of Redmi Note 9 along with its specifications in Nepal.
Design and Display
Redmi Note 9 looks almost similar to Redmi Note 9 Pro in terms of the overall look. The phone has now come up with a punch hole for the selfie camera. This might be the first Redmi phone with a punch hole. There is a tiny punch hole at the top left corner for the selfie camera placement which has made the phone look more beautiful. There is Gorilla Glass 5 on either side which is enclosed by the plastic frame.
It has a 6.53-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 1,080x2,340 pixels. The display is quite great for viewing multimedia and for playing games.
Hardware and Performance
Redmi Note 9 is powered by Helio G85 SoC which is based on a 12nm platform. This chipset is almost similar to that of Redmi Note 8 Pro’s Helio G90T Octa-core chipset. The new Helio G85 has a 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU along with a Mali-G76 MC4 GPU.
The phone is launched in the global market with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. For the memory, you’ll get either 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 64 and 128GB of internal storage. There are altogether two variants of the phone on the basis of storage - 3/64GB and 4/128GB.
Camera
Redmi Note 9 has a quad-camera setup, whose primary camera is equipped with a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor. It includes an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Redmi Note 9 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
You can capture 1080p videos at 30 with the primary camera. The picture quality can be expected to be decent as the phone has used tried and tested image sensor.
Battery, Connectivity and Others
Redmi Note 9 has a 5,020 mAh battery. It supports 18W fast charging. The good thing is that the company offers a 22.5 W fast charger in its global retail box. Its fingerprint sensor is placed just below the camera module on the back of the phone.
Redmi Note 9 Specifications
- Display: 6.53″ IPS LCD, FHD+ (1080x2400px) resolution, 395 ppi
- Protection: Gorilla Glass 5, plastic frame
- Rear camera: Quad camera setup
- 48MP wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture
- 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 119 degree
- 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
- 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
- Video: 1080p@30 fps
- Front camera: 13MP with f/2.5 aperture, 1080p @30fps
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- Battery: 5,020 mAh, 18W fast charging, 9W reverse charging
- Connectivity: Dual SIM (4G), Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax, USB-C
- Misc: Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
Redmi Note 9 Price in Nepal and Availability
Redmi Note has now launched in Nepal and is available for purchase all over the nation. The price of Redmi Note 9 in Nepal is Rs. 22,499 for the 4/128 GB variant. As per Xiaomi Nepal, the 3/64 GB variant will be hitting the market very soon. Samsung’s latest Galaxy M21 will be the toughest competitor for this smartphone.
| Variants | Redmi Note 9 Price in India (Expected) | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 9 (3/64GB) | INR 11,999 | Rs. 19,999 (Expected) |
| Redmi Note 9 (4/128GB) | INR 13,499 | Rs. 22,999 |
Xiaomi launched this phone as a response to Samsung’s launch of Galaxy M11 which they launched yesterday. If you are looking for similar phones in this price range, the older generation Redmi Note 8, or the cheaper Realme C3 can be the great options. Don’t forget to check the latest price list of Xiaomi phones in Nepal as well.
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