If we have something to thank Xiaomi, it is that it has managed to bring everyone closer to many of the technologies that were previously reserved for the most expensive mobiles on the market. The Chinese company has made the line between the mid-range and the high-end thinner, thanks to devices like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
And it is that, we must not forget that the first was the first smartphone with a 64 megapixel quad camera to arrive in Spain, while the second democratized fast charging on more affordable mobiles.
Redmi Note 8 Pro, ready to play
Xiaomi was one of the first companies to introduce the concept of a gaming smartphone in the mid-range. The Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a MediaTek Helip G90T processor, developed from scratch to perform well with the most popular games on the market. This makes it one of the ideal terminals for a young audience that uses mobile phones to play games and consume multimedia content.
The mobile is offered in versions of 6 GB of RAM with 64 or 128 GB of storage , and also stands out for its large 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charge. This ensures up to 10 hours of gameplay, and can be charged to 100% in two hours, to be ready for the game again. In addition, the Redmi Note 8 Pro does not know the heat even after hours of gaming, thanks to its internal liquid cooling system, inherited from desktop gaming PCs.
All the power is useless, if we cannot count on a screen to match. For this reason, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.53-inch panel with FullHD + resolution, which is also protected with Gorilla Glass 5 and is resistant to dust and splashes. This reduces potential damage from a fall, and also features a sealed connector and reinforced corners.
With a camera to match
Generally, so-called “gaming” mobiles forget other aspects such as cameras, thinking that their users are going to use them less. However, this is not a problem on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which has four rear cameras and a 64-megapixel main sensor . At this level, the device’s high resolution allows for 3.26 meter prints.
This sensor is accompanied by an 8 megapixel wide angle lens, which allows you to activate the ultra wide angle mode, changing the field of view from 79 ° to 120 ° and capturing more of the scene without changing the shooting position. It also has a lens to perform the famous blur effect, and an additional macro lens, with which we can capture close-ups from 2 cm away . Not to forget its 20 megapixel selfie camera, with AI portrait mode and adjustment of the background blur or beauty mode.
Redmi Note 9 Pro, the evolution
The generations follow one another continuously and the Redmi Note 9 Pro is the latest device in this powerful family. Once again, Xiaomi presented months ago an interesting evolution of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, improving some key points of the phone. However, the idea of the brand is still clear and again we are facing a gaming mobile with high-end elements, but at an even more groundbreaking price if possible.
This model offers a larger screen, reaching an impressive 6.67 inches, which will make games and videos more enjoyable than ever. It also maintains its FullHD + resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In this case, the gaming processor is signed by Qualcomm, with the Snapdragon 720G , which offers great power in any game, no matter how demanding, and is accompanied by options of 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage.
Once again, the Redmi Note 9 Pro, bets on a powerful 64 megapixel sensor with AI on its back, after the good result obtained by the previous generation. This model, unlike its brother, increases the capacity of the macro sensor to 5 megapixels, to be able to capture even more details and achieve impressive photos at close range.
But where the Redmi Note 9 Pro shines with its own light is in the battery section, a very important aspect when buying a new mobile. The Xiaomi terminal looks no less than 5,020 mAh, which allows up to 16 hours of continuous browsing , 147 hours of music and 13 hours of play. In addition, it has a 30W fast charging technology, until recently more typical of twice as expensive mobiles, considerably reducing the charging time compared to the previous generation.
Two options to get it right at Christmas
Taking advantage of the fact that we are planning a Christmas shopping campaign, the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro may be two of the best options on the market at this time. In addition, their prices are displayed for these dates, since the Redmi Note 8 Pro (in its 64 GB version) will be available from 169 euros in MediaMarkt until December 31. In the case of the 128GB version, it can be purchased at El Corte Inglés for 179 euros from December 20 to January 5.
For its part, Redmi Note 9 Pro (in its 64 GB version), can be found for € 209 in Mi Stores (between December 14 and January 6), MediaMarkt (between December 17 and 23) , and PcComponentes (between December 21 and January 3). This same smartphone in its 128 GB version, can be obtained for 229 euros on the Xiaomi website (from December 21 to 27)
Offers on the entire Redmi Note 9 family
But not only the mobiles that have revolutionized the market are on sale for Christmas. The Redmi Note 9 family can also boast significant discounts for the next few days:
- Redmi Note 9 (in its 128 GB version) will be available in all Xiaomi official sales channels from 199 euros.
- Redmi Note 9S (in its 128 GB version) will be available from 189 euros on mi.com (from December 21 to 27), Mi Stores (until December 24) and MediaMarkt (until January 5).