Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6: Price in India, Specifications Compared

We have been using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro since past few days and although it is a ‘Redmi Note’ device, it nowhere carries the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s design profile.

Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphone series has time and again proven itself as one of the most popular sub-brands out there. While there are several endearing smartphones that make the portfolio a powerful one, some become a benchmark, and the Redmi Note 9 Pro might just be that one handset.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is by no means a ‘budget’ device if you just look at the features and the specifications it brings on board. But considering its price point, it is really difficult to ignore the offering. And this is expected considering Xiaomi, by now, is familiar with the pricing game in India.

We have been using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro since past few days and although it is a ‘Redmi Note’ device, it nowhere carries the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s design profile. If nothing else, it is just an upgrade. The company has played on improving the Aura design, most of which is subtle. However, the smartphone is larger in size and hence, is also heavier because of the increased battery and the massive camera bump.

What comes as a ‘first ever’ for Xiaomi Redmi Note series are the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and the cut out for the front-facing camera. And as a first-ever implementation, it is not bad at all. In our limited usage time with the smartphone, we did find the side-mounted fingerprint sensors a delight to use. It is fast and reliable. Unlike seen in some other handsets you don’t have to activate the screen to use the fingerprint sensor and unlock the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

It comes with a 6.7-inch size display. ( HT Web )

What however, might be an issue here is the placement of the volume buttons. They are above the power button that’s also the fingerprint sensor and given the smartphone’s height, it is quite difficult to reach them without adjusting the grip.

Available in Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue and Classic White colour variants, the Redmi Note 9 Pro’s thickness gives it enough space to incorporate a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is in addition to a mono speaker and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. And just like any other Xiaomi Redmi Note, the 9 Pro also gets an infrared blaster.

Like we said above, the display is bigger this time with 6.7-inch size. However, it didn’t feel as big as we expected. The resolution you get is FHD+ with selfie camera cutout, something you don’t usually see in a Redmi smartphone. For reference, the Redmi Note 8 Pro had a notch display and this is the first Redmi Note smartphone with an in-display cutout design. It is not distracting in the least and is something that grows on you over time. All this comes in addition to 20:9 aspect ratio. We will talk more about it in our review, so stay tuned.

Adding to the list of specifications is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, which as you remember, is the one that features ISRO’s NavIC support as well. As Xiaomi says, you won’t see the feature working up front but behind-the-scenes in apps like Google Maps that will now use NavIC on priority over the GPS system. This is a MIUI feature though and won’t be there in all the other smartphones that use this processor.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor. ( HT Web )

As for the performance, it is too early to say how the smartphone will turn out to be when used in real life. However, with Snapdragon 720G and 4GB or 6GB RAM, we may not see issues as such considering the audience it is aimed at and the price segment it falls in.

Sources: Internet