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

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:

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.

Some reports of WiFi connectivity issues with this phone. If anyone that's been living with the phone for a while can comment on this, it may prove helpful for potential buyers.

Apparently this device, and other Xiaomi phones, have particular trouble staying connected to certain modems common in Germany.

is the camera good on these, thinking of replacing my S8 but wont settle on downgraded camera of which the S8s is excellent

Jet Black wrote: »

I've a redmi note 5 for the last two years and I wouldn't mind an upgrade now but what's putting me off is the performance of the phone. I've noticed that there's a couple of seconds delay mostly when using the keyboard that's really annoying. It happens in apps too but the keyboard is the worst and could be nonresponse for 5 seconds at a time while using it. It's been like that basically since I got it and my girlfriend has the mi A3 and says the same. Hers still suffers with WiFi problems. I'm thinking that while you get a phone packed with everything for cheap your going to be upgrading it more often.

I've the redmi note 7 a year and I don't have any of those problems. It could be resolved earlier.

kingstevii wrote: »

I found my note 7 to be a massive upgrade on my previous redmi 4..

I'm still finding it hard to see as big an upgrade from note 7 to note 9 pro..

Is there a noticable difference in camera quality and zoom?
Iv'e a Note 7 and was half thinking of going for the Note 9 Pro (nothing wrong with the Note 7)

tomasL wrote: »

Still using Redmi Note 7, still meets all my demands.

I'm redmi note 5 and no complaints. I don't really see any reason to upgrade, maybe the battery life but I have a power bar so not pushed.

Long time Xiaomi fan, we all have them in the family. My only gripe is the lag when taking a photo, split second delay between pressing and taking the photo. When you take action shots if you press when a fast moving object (like a bike going by) is in the frame, the lag means it is gone by the time the image is captured. Infuriating.