Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Motorola Moto G8
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Realme 5
Redmi Note 9 - 4.5 / 5
Premium design
- Dimensions: 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9mm / Weight: 199g Punch-hole camera in display 3.5mm headphone jack
Specs and core hardware
MediaTek Helio G85, 3/4GB RAM 64/128GB + microSD (up to 512GB) 5,020mAh battery, 18W fast charging
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Display
- 6.53-inch LCD panel 2340 x 1080 pixels (394ppi)
Cameras
Quad rear cameras Main: 48-megapixel, f/1.79 aperture Wide: 8MP, f/2.2 Depth: 2MP Macro: 2MP Front-facing: 13MP, f/2.25
Main: 48-megapixel, f/1.79 aperture Wide: 8MP, f/2.2 Depth: 2MP Macro: 2MP
Software
- Android 10 with MIUI 11
To recap
You get a lot for your money from the Redmi Note 9, with impressive hardware and design, and power that leaves many rivals in the dust. The camera might be a little over sold and the software brings a lot of bloat with it, but it’s a capable handset.
