Xiaomi‘s new Notes are finally official in the Philippines, almost a month after their global launch and around three weeks since the Redmi Note 9S’ launch in the country.

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The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro are the successors to the series that went on to sell 10 million units in just three months. In the Philippines, their suggested retail prices are as follows:

• Redmi Note 9 (available from May 27 on Shopee and June 4 on Lazada):
  • 3GB/64GB: P7,990 (around $158; P7,490 or $148 only at the first-day sale)
  • 4GB/128GB: P9,990 ($197)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro (available from June 4 on Lazada)
  • 6GB/64GB: P12,490 ($247; P11,990 or $237 on the first day of sale)
  • 6GB/128GB: P13,990 ($276)

Redmi Note 9

The Redmi Note 9 is the first smartphone to use the MediaTek Helio G85. The 12nm chip, which has two performance Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores for less power-hungry tasks, is a lot like the Helio G80 expect that its GPU has a higher clock rate. Xiaomi claims the G85 scored 205,946 in Antutu’s benchmark app — quite impressive considering the device’s bargain price point.

Other notable features of the Redmi Note 9 include a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18-watt fast charging, a 48-megapixel quad camera on the back, and a 6.53-inch punch-hole screen with 2,340 x 1,080 resolution.

Specs

• 6.53-inch LCD display, punch hole (top left), 2,340 x 1,080 resolution (19.5:9), Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB storage
• Quad 48-megapixel, f/1.79 (main), 8-megapixel, f/2.2 (ultra wide), 2-megapixel, f/2.4 (depth), 2-megapixel, f/2.4 (macro) rear cameras
• 13-megapixel, f/2.25 front camera
• Fingerprint reader (rear-mounted)
• 5,020mAh battery with 18-watt fast charging
• MIUI 11 based on Android 10
• Colors: Interstellar Grey, Aurora Blue, and Glacier White

Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi has opted to use a Qualcomm system-on-chip — the Snapdragon 720G — for the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The said 8nm SoC, paired with Adreno 618 graphics, is said to deliver up to 40% better CPU performance versus previous generations.

The phone boasts a 64-megapixel quad camera that can take RAW images for editing on a computer later; Log mode for videos; and cinematic options for shooting. It also features a 6.67-inch punch hole screen and a 5,020mAh battery that supports fast charging up to 30 watts.

Be a PRO in every way. #TheLegendContinues #RedmiNote9Pro pic.twitter.com/ZiIQeRAdBW

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) April 30, 2020

Specs

• 6.67-inch LCD display, punch hole (top center), 2,400 x 1,080 resolution (20:9), Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
• 6GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB storage
• Quad 64-megapixel, f/1.89 (main), 8-megapixel, f/2.2 (ultra wide), 5-megapixel, f/2.4 (macro), 2-megapixel, f/2.4 (depth) rear cameras
• 16-megapixel, f/2.48 front camera
• Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
• 5,020mAh battery with 30-watt fast charging
• MIUI 11 based on Android 10
• Colors: Interstellar Grey, Tropical Green, and Glacier White

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