Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has launched the 9 ^th generation of its Redmi Note series handsets in the Nepal market. Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with for NavIC, a navigation system developed indigenously by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which will prioritise Indian satellites for navigation .

Issuing a press statement, Xiaomi claimed that Redmi Note 9 is the most competitive smartphone in its price segment featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor. “The 8nm Process Technology enables it to run 1 - 1.5° cooler for sustained peak performance than many other 12nm chipsets,” reads the statement.  

Redmi Note 9 Pro sports a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM2 sensor which hosts camera features like Smart ISO to enable better results in the toughest of lighting conditions. “The 48MP sensor is coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro sensor that lets you go as close as 2cm to the subject and support for 1080p macro video. For selfie lovers, there’s a 16MP sensor in the front,” informed the company.

According to the company, Redmi Note 9 Pro features the Aura Balance Design which brings immersive experience, impeccable craftsmanship and functional design to the handset. “With the side-mounted fingerprint scanner that sits flush on the matt-finish midframe, Redmi Note 9 Pro facilitates a natural approach to unlocking,” Xiaomi said.

Other features of Redmi Note 9 Pro include triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, on the front, rear and on the rear camera lenses. It is protected by P2i, splash proof nano-coating technology which protects them from accidental spills, while the reinforced corners provide better resilience to accidental falls, according to the company.  

“Redmi Note series has been the torch bearer of innovation for everyone. Redmi Note 8 series set new benchmarks continuing the Redmi Note legacy and evolved as one of the most sought-after series. In 2019 Redmi Note 8 went on to become the no. 1 Android smartphone globally,” the statement quoted Sourabh Kothari, country general manager of Xiaomi Nepal, as saying. “We are especially excited about Redmi Note 9 Pro, built for true Mi Fans and we hope they would appreciate this perfect amalgamation of Aura Balance design, massive battery and quad camera set up as we continue to bring the best specs with highest quality at honest pricing,” he added.

According to Xiaomi, Redmi Note 9 Pro of 6GB + 128GB variant will be available in Interstellar Black for Rs 29,999 across offline stores, retail partners and online partners very soon.