Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro £229 - Amazon.co.uk

-dmo7- wrote: »

I have the Redmi 8 Pro. My only fault is the Xiaomi bloatware, other than that for the price, it is a cracking phone! Second Xiaomi phone and very happy.

All bloatware/unnecessary apps can be removed using Android Debug Bridge utility

Another Redmi Note 7 here - still a great phone. 3rd Xiaomi and can't see myself moving away from them anytime soon.

I bought the Redmi Note 8 Pro recently, very happy with it. NFC etc and it was very reasonable at £179 from the UK site.

I used Parcel Motel alright, very good service in fairness. Price has gone up now on their site now..

I've 2 questions:

1. Does it have an FM radio
2. Does the IR have a learning function (can you beam an existing remote at the phone and program the phone to "learn" that function)?

If it can do the above - and I know it has NFC, then it could be my perfect phone



FYI: From what I understand, the 9S model has FM radio, no NFC and slower charging. All else the same.

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes has NFC, here's full specs on GSM Arena...
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_9_pro-10217.php

The 9s and 9 pro have the same architecture but the entry level 9 has a MediaTek cpu in place of a Qualcomm in the more expensive pair. In theory the 9 Pro is just a more expensive 9s, adding a faster charger, 64 MP Camera and NFC. I've read reviews which commented on the FM radio in the 9S but have looked in vain to see any comment about its existence in the 9 Pro.

This link in GSM arena compares the 3 global models available - the 9, 9s and 9 pro - the information I'm looking for is missing:
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10192&sSearch2=+Xiaomi+Redmi+Note+9s&idPhone2=10147&idPhone3=10217

I would really appreciate it if anyone could confirm the FM radio in the Pro model - or provide links to somewhere its mentioned

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

GSM Arena doesn't list it but these various reviews do on certain models of it, clear as mud :pac:



This Indian version of the 9 Pro which has 4GB of RAM has FM Radio confirmed in the review...

https://droidchart.com/en/xiaomi/xiaomi-redmi-note-9-pro-rmnote9pro-6528


This site confirms the 6GB version with 128GB storage has FM Radio according to this...

https://www.venfinder.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi_note_9_pro_max-vs-xiaomi-redmi_note_9_pro-vs-samsung-galaxy_a71_5g


6GB version with 64GB storage has FM radio according to this...

https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi_redmi_note_9_pro_vs_xiaomi_redmi_note_9-cpd1avaexqac_pd1919bllvo.php

Thanks Atlantic Dawn,


I think the problem is that Xiaomi need to review their naming conventions! From what I read, the Indian 9 Pro is the same as the Global 9S. The top model in India is the 9 Max which is not exactly the same as the Pro - apparently it has a 32MP selfie camera. Why they don't have different names for every model I don't know. And this is coming from somebody who purchased 5 different Xiaomi phones over the last 3 years for family members ...


I emailed Xiaomi directly and, unbelievably, they also don't know.



Other than buying one, I think the only way to know is to look for a review that mentions a 64MP rear camera and a 16MP Selfie camera - the Global 9 Pro model is the only "9" so equipped. But then, a lot of reviewers don't share my obsession with FM radios so don't always mention them :mad:

Do you think the realme 6 would be a better option?

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Any sign of a 128GB version? Not a fan of SD cards to be honest!

Can get them on honorbuy. Ordered one Sunday afternoon and arrived Tuesday mid day. Cost €277 and that's with shipping.