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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T is the latest member of the Redmi Note family, providing 5G connectivity as its main asset. After a good taste in the mouth with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro, the newcomer is faced with the challenge of continuing to conquer the consumer, this time with a MediaTek processor.

With a renewed design, a fairly ambitious battery and MIUI 12 under the hood, this Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T goes through our review table. We already anticipate that the proposal is more than interesting, although throughout the analysis we will see what stands out and what has been left by the wayside.

Technical data sheet of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Display	6.53" IPS FullHD+ Ratio 19.5: 9450 nits, Gorilla Glass 5
Threader	Dimensity 800U Octacore up to 2.4 GHz7 nm
RAM memory	4 GB DDR4X
Storage	64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2)
Rear cameras	Main: 48-megapixel, f/1.79Depth: 2-megapixel, f/2.4Macro: 2-megapixel, f/2.4
Front camera	13 megapixels, f/2.25
Software	MIUI 12Android 10
Battery	5,000 mAh Fast charge 18 W
Other	3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.1, USB type C, FM Radio, dual SIM, NFC, side fingerprint reader, infrared emitter
Dimensions and weight	161.96 x 77.25 x 9.05mm199g
Price	From 249 euros

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T

Retail price on Amazon €249

A large mobile, but comfortable in the hand

Weighing close to 200 grams and more than 16 centimeters tall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T is a big smartphone However, its rough polycarbonate finish and rounded corners make it quite ergonomic. The mobile does not slip, it does not get dirty easily and, although at first glance it can be seen that it is an inexpensive terminal, the feeling in the hand is good.

Despite being finished in plastic, the Redmi Note 9T feels very good in the hand. It is noticeable that it is an inexpensive terminal, but the feeling is quite good

The module now has a new round shape, more in the style of POCO X3 NFC and Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite than that of its brothers in the Redmi Note family. If we turn it around, we see a small frontal hole, in the upper left corner of the terminal. The lower bezel is noticeably larger than the rest, although the frontal use is achieved for the price range in which the terminal is framed.

In XatakaThe best mobiles for less than 300 euros (2020): the opinion of the Xataka experts The fingerprint reader is a few millimeters sunk, so when you give it your finger it rubs against the edge that surrounds it and it scratches slightly.

On the right side we have a somewhat uncomfortable fingerprint reader, since it slightly scratches the fingertip, in addition to dancing slightly. The left side houses the SIM card tray, the lower part the USB type C, lower speaker and headphone jack, while in its upper part we find an infrared emitter.

The screen of the Redmi Note 9T is 6.53 inches, with the typical shading of cheap LCD panels and a fair, but sufficient sharpness. It has a slight oversaturation even after adjusting the panel in the menu. I personally prefer this small color boost on an LCD panel, although it will be completely up to the user whether they like this more or less. The brightness outdoors is somewhat low, although we can distinguish the contents without too many problems.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has dual stereo speakers. This helps a more immersive experience in games, although at the final level of quality it can be improved

Regarding sound, it is appreciated that it comes with a double stereo speaker, the bottom one and a small speaker located in the upper bezel. However, the quality is somewhat fair, missing bass and a little more forcefulness. The stereo sound is mainly noticeable in gaming, with the front speaker pointing towards us. Through software we can reinforce the sound through headphones, which is correct.

A MediaTek that delivers to spare and a good battery

To achieve 5G connectivity at a low price, Xiaomi has opted for the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. It is a processor manufactured in a 7-nanometer process, with a maximum frequency of 2.4 GHz in its most powerful cores. It is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The performance of the terminal is more than enough for daily use, although in demanding games, such as 'Genshin Impact', it is difficult for it to consistently exceed 25 FPS with medium graphics.

The Dimensity 800U has performed well in demanding tests. However, a base of 4 GB of RAM to move a ROM as heavy as MIUI 12 hinders the user experience

The main drawback is the 4 GB of RAM that, due to the high consumption of resources of MIUI 12, make apps close too often. Despite these drawbacks, for average users the performance is more than decent, beyond some occasional lag in the customization layer and small hardware limitations.

	XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 9T	REALME 7	REALME 6	XIAOMI LITTLE X3	OPPO A91	SAMSUNG GALAXY A51	XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 9 PRO	HUAWEI P40 LITE
PROCESSOR	Dimensity 800U	Helio G95	Helio G90	Snapdragon 732G	Helio P70	Exynos 9610	Snapdragon 720G	Kirin 810
RAM	6 GB	8GB	8GB	6 GB	8GB	4 GB	6 GB	6 GB
GEEKBENCH 5.0(single/multi)	497 / 1.1729	528 / 1,600	512 / 1,670	566 / 1,787	297 / 1,327	347 / 1,338	571 / 1,793	-
3D MARK (Sling Shot)	4.121	3,649	3,145	3,780	1,249	2,031	-	-
PCMARK WORK	10,362	14,065	10,840	8,299	7,396	5,399	8,040	7,808

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As for the software, we have MIUI 12 and Android 10 The Redmi Note 9T comes with its fair share of games, pre-installed apps, and advertising. We can uninstall a large part of them and remove the advertising, something that requires an extra effort for the user, especially with the issue of ads. MIUI 12 is a customizable ROM, well finished on an aesthetic level and complete with functions, but it is becoming heavier and heavier, making the user experience not shine as much as it could.

Even with a good time of PUBG Mobile we have achieved almost five hours of screen time with 50% remaining.

Where the Redmi Note 9T really shines is in the autonomy section. If we abuse WiFi and low brightness, we can exceed nine hours of screen time, although with more intense use (photography, 4G, high brightness), it will stay close to seven hours. Very good figures added to a fast charge of 18W that fully charges the mobile in two hours.

Three cameras on the back, although you are going to use one

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has a 48-megapixel main sensor, accompanied by two cameras that serve more as a padding that as a real support. The other two sensors are a 2-megapixel macro and depth sensor that, as we will see later, do not invite us too much to use them. The important thing is that the main camera complies, although let's see the camera application first.

Xiaomi's camera application is quite complete in functions, although somewhat slow in operation. We can control HDR, activate portrait mode, night mode, show grid, etc. Similarly we have built-in AI features as well as Google Lens. Complete, but not very fast, it is the best summary for an app from which little more can be asked in terms of functionality.

Shooting with the main camera

During the day the detail is quite good, and the highlights are relatively well preserved. HDR photography on the left.

Results from the main camera are acceptable, albeit a small step behind expectations. The dynamic range is sufficient, without excessive burning. It will be necessary to activate the HDR if we do not want burnt, something important since, by default, it is deactivated. The difference in high light scenes is noticeable if we leave it active.

Night mode on the right. The result is noticeably better.

As soon as the light falls, the Redmi Note 9T begins to have a hard time. The white balance tends to warm without correction of any kind, the detail falls and the noise makes an appearance. Luckily, with portrait mode we can save the photo, obtaining more detail (despite being more artificial) and reducing noise.

Portrait mode is aided by a 2-megapixel depth sensor, achieving a decent crop of both people and objects. The bokeh is somewhat artificial, noting that we are facing an economic terminal. However, it is a mode that we will resort to on more than one occasion, given the results.

The selfie is fair enough, with an even more artificial portrait mode and killing off the detail in the skin. If we have good lighting conditions, it doesn't have much of a problem, but indoors or at night the small front sensor suffers, although within the expected range in a mid-range.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T, the opinion of Xataka Android

The Redmi Note 9T is an interesting concept: a fairly cheap 5G mobile, with good battery and sufficient performance for users media. The Dimensity 800U has proven to be a solvent platform, both in terms of energy and in terms of the raw performance of the processor: it is not the most powerful in the mid-range, but it does the trick.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T is a cheap 5G mobile, with a large battery and a very nice design. We miss a better camera and a little more power, but average users will be satisfied

As points to improve we find the lack of ultra-wide angle, the photographic quality of the main sensor and a better polish of MIUI 12, which continues to give some What another jerk, something that the 4 GB of RAM does not help either. Despite this, a recommended option for users who want a 5G mobile for little money.

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Design8 Screen7,5 Performance7,5 Camera7 Software8 Autonomy9,25

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