{"id":447552,"date":"2020-11-11T07:44:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T05:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=447552"},"modified":"2020-11-11T07:46:16","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T05:46:16","slug":"xiaomi-launches-redmi-note-9-pro-and-redmi-note-9-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/447552\/xiaomi-launches-redmi-note-9-pro-and-redmi-note-9-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Global technology leader Xiaomi has announced two new smartphones in South Africa &#8211; the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9.<\/p>\n<p>The Redmi Note series has been offering some of the most incredible mid-range smartphones on the market, with over 110 million units sold across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Together with the recently launched Redmi Note 9S, the new Redmi Note smartphone lineup continues to flaunt cutting-edge design and innovation without the flagship price point.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mia.africa.com\/za?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_campaign=Xiaomi&amp;utm_term=November_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to buy the Redmi Note 9 Pro or Redmi Note 9 now.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Supreme photography and videography with 64MP Quad Camera <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Featuring an impressive quad-camera setup in the rear, Redmi Note 9 Pro\u2019s 64MP main lens captures crisp, ultra-high resolution images in all lighting conditions while its 8MP ultra wide-angle lens enables stunning large group images without compromise.<\/p>\n<p>A 5MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera, letting users take stunning close-up shots with fantastic bokeh. On the front, Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 16MP in-display camera for high-quality selfies.<\/p>\n<p>Its new slow motion selfie mode captures hilarious slow-motion videos &#8211; perfect for social media.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 also brings photography to the forefront with a 48MP main camera and 8MP ultra wide-angle lens. Its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor complete the quad-camera setup, capturing beautiful images from all angles.<\/p>\n<p>A 13MP camera is positioned in-display to allow for maximum front screen display size.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9\u2019s cinematic portraits and video mode turns users into directors by capturing content with a 2.39:1 aspect ratio \u2013 the same format commonly used in films.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, with six different kaleidoscope options, everyone can shoot quirky, eye- catching videos in an instant, while the all new document mode transforms your smartphone into a pocket-sized scanner.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Long-lasting battery, fast charging<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Packing a large 5,020mAh\u00a0 battery, Redmi Note 9 Pro holds enough power to last until the next day without compromising on slim design.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, the device offers 30W fast charging which is Redmi Note Series\u2019 fastest-ever charging speed, with an in-box 33W fast charger that can charge up to 57% in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 includes a 5,020mAh (typ) battery with 18W fast charging support, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go users.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Extraordinary performance with powerful SoCs <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor and up to 2.3GHz, Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a blazing fast, flagship-level experience.<\/p>\n<p>Built with 8nm process technology, the device delivers powerful performance while maintaining power efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 Pro also sports a z-axis linear vibration motor for a more balanced user experience.<\/p>\n<p>The z-axis linear vibration creates 120 vibration effects depending on the user\u2019s action, including different vibrations for photos, screenshots, notifications, clock settings and more.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, Redmi Note 9 has a MediaTek Helio G85 processor making it the world\u2019s first smartphone to feature the new chipset.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of a 2 x A75 2.0GHz, 6 x A55 1.8GHz CPU and an ARM G52 MC2 with roughly 1,000MHz core, and a Manhattan 3.0 GPU at around 25 fps, offering ultra-smooth day-to-day performance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Flagship-level DotDisplay <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 Pro features a stylish, notch-free 6.67-inch DotDisplay.<\/p>\n<p>A side-mounted fingerprint sensor makes the device more conveniently accessible, while an all-new front camera module design ensures a premium and immersive user experience.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9, on the other hand, flaunts an all-new look with the immersive 6.53-inch DotDisplay protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.<\/p>\n<p>Both the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 feature an array of other fan-favourite features, including a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster.<\/p>\n<p>These devices also come with T\u00dcV Rheinland low blue light certification for long-lasting eye comfort, and splash-proof nano coating for accidental spills.<\/p>\n<p>The Redmi Note 9 Pro doesn\u2019t skimp on style with two hot dynamic colour options \u2013 Interstellar Grey and Tropical Green.<\/p>\n<p>Redmi Note 9 users can choose from 2 captivating colours to appease any style &#8211; Midnight Grey, and Forest Green.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Where to buy<\/h3>\n<p>Retailing at R3,999 for the Redmi Note 9 64GB and starting from R5,999 for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the devices are available for purchase on <a href=\"https:\/\/mia.africa.com\/za?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_campaign=Xiaomi&amp;utm_term=November_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>https:\/\/mia.africa.com\/za<\/strong><\/a>, Takealot, TFG, FNB Ebucks and Hi-Online.<\/p>\n<p>And from November, you will also find Xiaomi smartphones and IoT products in Vodacom channels.<\/p>\n<p>These 9 Series devices are bundled with Mi True Wireless Earphones for a limited time only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global technology leader Xiaomi has announced two new smartphones in South Africa &#8211; the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":447596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[15520,15522,7210],"class_list":["post-447552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-redmi-note","tag-redmi-note-9-pro","tag-xiaomi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/447552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=447552"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/447552\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":447602,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/447552\/revisions\/447602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/447596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=447552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=447552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=447552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}