Xiaomi announces Redmi Note 9T budget Dual 5G phone!

On schedule, Xiaomi today launched its first 5G-ready mid-ranger of the year—the Redmi Note 9T.

Redmi Note 9T

Redmi Note 9T key specs and features

Key features of Redmi Note 9T

Redmi Note 9T is a device boasting a premium-looking fingerprint-resistant back cover, 6.53-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Splash-proof nano-coating, and 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 800U octa-core SoC, Mali-G67 GPU, and 5G Dual SIM 4x4 MIMO symmetrical antenna layout.

Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T

This device also sports a 6,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 18W fast charging tech (22.5W in-box charger), 48MP AI triple-camera setup, and 13MP selfie cam located in the punch-hole.

In addition, Redmi Note 9T comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo dual speakers, 3.5mm headphone slot, IR Blaster, and NFC.

Xiaomi also noted that it has 7 thermal sensors to minimize the chance of overheating. The battery of this device can also last up to 3 years, unlike most batteries with a 2-year lifespan.

Euro price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

Price versus Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Redmi Note 9T 4GB/64GB - EUR 229 (around PHP 13.5K)

Redmi Note 9T 4GB/128GB - EUR 269 (around PHP 15.8K)

There will be an early bird price starting at EUR 199 as well.

There's no word if it'll be available in the Philippines yet.