Whether you are looking for a great smartphone to take photos or you are looking for a smartphone that can perform at a higher level, you will be able to find something in the Redmi Note series. This is because the Note series is not afraid of performance comparisons. As a result, you will enjoy a better work, entertainment, and study experience on the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Camera
Compared to its predecessor, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a higher-resolution camera sensor. This sensor is capable of capturing images with better details and vivid colors. However, there are some flaws in the Note 9 Pro Max camera.
The primary camera of the Note 9 Pro Max has a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. This sensor has an aperture of f/1.9 but is smaller than the 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM2 sensor of the Note 9S. Moreover, this sensor has 0.8um pixels. This can lead to blurry photos because of low ISO sensitivity.
The Note 9 Pro Max also has a 2MP depth sensor. It can also use a 5MP macro lens to capture micro shots. It can capture portraits, wide shots, and detailed micro shots. It has an AI scene detection feature and can also shoot videos at 4K.
Chipset
There are two variants of the Redmi Note 9 in the market: Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Both of these phones feature the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset. However, the Max model is the top-of-the-line variant in the Redmi Note series.
Unlike the standard Redmi Note 9, the Pro Max version of the phone has a punch-hole selfie camera. This camera is located in the central punch-hole notch on display. It also has a secondary 2MP depth sensor.
The camera features AI scene detection, night mode, and RAW photography support. In addition, the phone can shoot 4K videos at 30fps. It also features an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, which can also be used for wide shots.
Battery
Whether you need a new battery for your Redmi Note 9 Pro or want to extend the life of your existing battery, you need to know some basic battery facts. Li-Ion batteries are protected against overcharging and have a longer service life than other battery types.
The Li-Ion battery on Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is non-removable. This battery has a capacity of 5020mAh. The storm also supports 33W fast charging.
The battery temperature rises sharply with the increase in discharging speed. At the end of the process, the temperature reaches 38degC. This is a considerable increase, but it’s not enough to damage the phone.
The battery life is pretty good. It lasted for about two days with regular usage. However, it can get hot if you play games for extended periods.
Sensors
Previously, Weibing teased the upcoming Redmi Note 9 Pro to have a brand new sensor, but we now have an official phone render. Interestingly, the new sensor will be circular, and the smartphone will feature a quad-camera array.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi. It features a massive 6.53-inch full HD+ dot display. It also comes with a dedicated MicroSD card slot, allowing you to add additional storage.
Compared to the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is slightly smaller in terms of its camera sensor. However, it performs better in all lighting conditions.
It also offers a wider 119-degree field of view. This helps it to capture photos with more detail. Its camera has an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM2 sensor. The camera can also record 720p slo-mo videos at 960fps. It also features AI scene detection, which can help it to capture detailed micro shots.
Pricing
The pricing of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is around Rs 16,499 for the base variant. On the other hand, the top-end model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs Rs 19,999. Interestingly, the middle variant is priced at Rs 18,499.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a mid-range smartphone with a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is protected by Cornrilla Glass 5 and has a pixel density of 395 pixels per inch. This phone also supports 450 nits brightness.
In terms of the hardware, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor. It also has an Adreno 618 GPU that handles graphics work. It also has an f/1.89 aperture on its 8MP 120 deg ultra-wide angle lens. It also has an IR blaster and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.