Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G For Global Market: Specs and Price

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 9T 5G. The comes with almost the same specs and features as the China-only Redmi Note 9 5G except for some few differences, which we’ll talk about.

The Redmi Note 9T 5G features a 6.53-inch 1080p IPS LCD and a 13MP selfie camera with f/2.25 optics. The display tops out at 450 nits and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, contrary to some rumors.

As per the camera department, there are three cameras on the rear. The main one has a 48MP f/1.8 Quad-Bayer sensor. Unlike the Redmi Note 9 5G, the Redmi Note 9T 5G lacks an ultrawide camera but instead has two 2MP sensors – one for depth and another for macro shots.

The Redmi Note 9T 5G is powered by a 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset with 6GB of RAM. You get a choice of 64GB or 128GB of storage. Like its Chinese counterpart, the Redmi Note 9T 5G is splash-proof and offers dual speakers.

A key selling point of the Redmi Note 9T 5G is the 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Xiaomi claims up to 3 years of continuous use without significant degradation.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G Specifications

Network Properties

• 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
• 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42
• 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
• Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

• Announced: 2021, January 08
• Status: Exp. release 2021, January 18

Design

• Dimensions: 161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
• Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)
• Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
• Colors: Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Water-repellent coating

Display

• Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
• Size: 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Operating System

• Android 10, MIUI 12

Hardware

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
• RAM: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB, 128GB
• Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• UFS
• • UFS 2.1 – 64GB
  • UFS 2.2 – 128GB

Cameras

• Main Camera: Triple
  • 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
• Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
• Selfie Camera: Single – 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm
• Video: 1080p@30fps

Multimedia

• Radio:
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

Connectivity

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth: Yes
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared port: Yes
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

• Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Fast charging 18W

Models: J22

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G is available in two colors – Daybreak Purple and Nightfall Black can be purchased in;

• 4GB + 64GB variant for €199 for now and after promo it will cost €229
• 4GB + 128GB variant for €199 and will later go for €269 after promo. 

Xiaomi will sell the Redmi Note 9T 5G from its website, Amazon and other third party retailers.