If you feel an uncontrollable need to make the leap to 5G connectivity but your budget does not reach astronomical figures, Xiaomi has once again found a place in its crowded catalog to place a new device that meets your needs. The result? The new Redmi Note 9T.
More for less, but without demanding
Let's start at the end. With a price of 249 euros you do not think that you are going to have a device with all the great features of the phones of 1.000 euros, right? This is something that Redmi fans know very well, even with the limitations or cuts raised, in the end, the formula that Xiaomi proposes is usually convincing, and that is exactly what we find again with this Redmi Note 9T.
The best of Redmi Note 9T
In general lines we find ourselves again with a recipe that is familiar to us. We are facing a complete device, which performs well, which has a generous screen and which includes a huge battery with which to enjoy very long days without fearing an unexpected blackout.
Battery
With 5.000 mAh capacity but more could be asked for. The battery more than meets any type of demand, so you will have a phone for a while whatever your daily use of the phone.
5G
For some, betting on the new connectivity may be anticipating events too much, however, if you live in an area where 5G coverage is available, it could be one of the least decisions when buying a phone. But even if you don't have coverage, betting on it for the future could extend the life of your phone even more in the long run.
The price
What are we going to tell you at this point? Xiaomi returns to launch a device with an unbeatable price, and that in the end is something that determines the purchase of many users. With its limitations and negative points, users know exactly what they are buying, so it is again practically a reference option in the lower-middle range.
Processor
Xiaomi has opted to include a MediaTek Dimensity 800U, which with eight cores of up to 2,4 GHz and a Mali-G57 GPU will provide enough potential for most users. Obviously we are not going to have the advantages and the same performance of a Snapdragon, but we remember again that we are facing a device that seeks efficiency in favor of an excellent price, there this MediaTek CPU borders it.
General benefits
This Redmi Note 9T does not lack anything, and it is that in addition to 5G connectivity, we must add stereo speakers, front camera through a hole in the screen, side fingerprint sensor, dual SIM and NFC. What more could you ask for?
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MIUI
The interface developed by Xiaomi improves, it feels lighter and less intrusive, but you will continue to find many third-party applications, especially pre-installed games that you may never use. It is enough to uninstall them to clean everything up a bit, but it is still a nuisance that the user should save himself.
The cameras
With a 48-megapixel sensor, the main sensor performs quite well, but the results are nothing to get excited about. The problem may not be there, but in its companions, two sensors that lack great prominence, since a macro sensor and a depth sensor (both 2 megapixels), do not contribute anything particularly remarkable.
The worst of the Redmi Note 9T
But as expected, there are also drawbacks, or details that are not perfect, since we are talking about the greatest exponent in mobile technology, but rather a sales success.
The screen
The 6,53 inches offer a very good resolution of 2.340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), however, the quality of the panel is not particularly remarkable. The viewing angles suffer quickly with bluish and greenish tones (with some kind of slight distortion) and it does not offer any kind of high-speed refresh rate comparable to that of other terminals such as the POCO X3 or the realMe 7.
Finishes
Another element that helps to lower the price of a device is the quality of its materials, and on this occasion Xiaomi has decided to go for polycarbonate for the rear cover of the terminal. And although it feels good in the hand thanks to its anti-fingerprint texture, we cannot help but miss the good finish and presence that glass offers on the back.
Is the Redmi Note 9T worth it?
If you have previously had other models of the brand, you probably already know the answer, but if you are new to this aspect, we must tell you that this terminal is a great purchase. With its price of 249 euros, the proposal is great and very complete, but you should not underestimate other options on the market, either for less money (such as a Poco X3 NFC) or for a little more, as is the case with realme. 7 5G, which aesthetically looks a lot like this Redmi, but offering a screen with 120 Hz refresh rate.