Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro with Snapdragon 720G SoC, 5,020mAh battery launched in India

Xiaomi on Thursday upgraded its popular Redmi Note series in India with two new smartphones. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro are the latest smartphones from Xiaomi and both phones come with a different design, improved performance and features.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes in three storage variants starting at ₹14,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at ₹16,999. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage carries a price tag of ₹18,999.

Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at ₹12,999 for the base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Redmi Note 9 Pro also come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which is priced at ₹15,999.

The first sale for the Redmi Note 9 Pro will take place on March 17 via mi.com, Amazon India and Mi Home stores. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available on March 25 on the same platforms.

The new Redmi Note 9 Pro series comes with a refreshed design featuring a punch-hole camera which Xiaomi calls it the 'dot display'. The smartphones also feature a different rear camera module as well. Both phones come in three colour options of 'Interstellar Black', 'Aurora Blue' and 'Classic White'.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max specifications

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 720G processor which is also used on the Realme 6 Pro.

The quad camera setup at the rear has a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra wide (120-degree) angle lens, 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel proximity sensor. The camera app has also been revamped with a new pin icon on top and a pro colour feature. For selfies there's a 32-megapixel camera up front.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max packs a 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The smartphone features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock as well. It also has an IR blaster, splash proof coating in addition to Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max also comes with ISRO's NavIC tech out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro both share a similar set of specifications. The differences lie in a few areas like the same 5,020mAh battery but with 18W fast charging. Redmi Note 9 Pro also has a quad camera setup but with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The selfie camera is also a 16-megapixel sensor.