Redmi Note 9 (Onyx Black) color variant launched in India
What's the story
Xiaomi has released a new 'Onyx Black' color variant of its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi Note 9, in India. It joins the Aqua Green, Arctic White, Pebble Grey, and Scarlet Red models that were unveiled in India back in July. The new shade offers a gradient glossy finish, similar to the other hues. However, in terms of specifications, it remains unchanged. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
Redmi Note 9: At a glance
The Redmi Note 9 offers a plastic body with a punch-hole design and a thick bottom bezel. On the rear, it houses a quad-camera setup and a physical fingerprint sensor. The handset sports a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is now available in Aqua Green, Arctic White, Pebble Grey, Scarlet Red, and Onyx Black color options.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Redmi Note 9 features a quad rear camera comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth lens. For selfies, it houses a 13MP (f/2.3) front-facing camera.
Internals
Under the hood
The Redmi Note 9 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The handset runs on Android 10-based MIUI and packs a 5,020mAh battery with 22.5W fast-charging support. Further, it offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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How much does it cost?
As for the pocket-pinch, the Redmi Note 9 starts at Rs. 11,999 for the entry-level 4GB/64GB model. The mid-tier 4GB/128GB and top-spec 6GB/128GB variants are priced at Rs. 13,499 and Rs. 14,999, respectively.