Xiaomi Mi9 and Redmi Note 7 in Poland - is it worth it?

Although the Redmi Note 7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 appeared on the market some time ago, they only recently had their premiere on the Polish market. As expected - there is a lot of interest in these models and many people are considering their possible purchase. This is evidenced, among other things, by how quickly they were sold out on the day of the Polish launch! What are their specifications? What are the prices? Are they worth buying?

Redmi Note 7:

TheRedmi Note 7 is a smartphone whose dimensions are 159.21x75.21x8.10mm. Its weight is just 186 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1080x2340px (Full HD+), but you will look in vain on the front panel, the recently cult classic notch. The manufacturer opted for a slightly different solution and included a teardrop-shaped notch on the display, which is a nice change, looking aesthetically pleasing and sleek. The size of the screen relative to the entire front of the smartphone (screen-to-body ratio) is 81.4%.

As for the operating system, the Redmi Note 7 runs on the latest version of Android 9.0 Pie with the EMUI 10 overlay. The processor found in the smartphone is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 with Adreno 512 graphics. The battery capacity is 4,000 mAh and, importantly, it supports Quick Charge technology version 4.0. The Redmi Note 7's hardware also doesn't forget Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-C port. The fingerprint reader, which is also included in the design of the smartphone, is located on the back. Of course, the manufacturer also gave there the possibility to use dual SIM, as well as to expand the storage for files by mounting a memory card (no more than 256 GB). An important specification of this smartphone is also the cameras that are included in the device. The rear camera is a Samsung Isocell Bright GM1 with a 48MPX sensor (the first), and the second with a 5MPX sensor. The front camera, on the other hand, has a 13 Mpx matrix.

Speaking of Redmi Note 7 specifications, we also can't forget to discuss the device's memory. In Poland, versions will be available: 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of storage, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB of storage, and 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage. And what will their prices be? The first one (3/32GB version) is expected to be available at 799zl, the second one (4/64GB) will cost 899zl, and the third one (4/128GB) is expected to be an expense of 999zl.

Xiaomi Mi9:

The dimensions of the Xiaomi Mi9 are 157.50x74.67x7.61mm, and it weighs 173 grams. The display fitted to the device is 6.39 inches, and its resolution is 1080x2340 px, the same resolution as its budget cousin mentioned above. The size of the screen itself relative to the entire front panel (screen-to-body ratio) is 85.2%. The device is backed by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapgragon 855 processor with Adreno 640 graphics. The Xiaomi Mi9 also runs on the latest version of Android software, namely Android 9.0 Pie, with the MIUI 10 overlay.

The type of battery placed in the device is Li-Po, and its capacity is 3300 mAh. The advantage of this device is not only that it supports Quick Charge 4.0+ technology, but also has Qi inductive charging. The device features such amenities as Bluetooth 5.0, USB version C, and NFC. The latter is quite a surprise, as you don't often see this technology in Xiaomi smartphones.

As for the cameras, in this case the manufacturer has opted for 3 rear cameras, and one front camera. The rear ones include: Sony IMX586 with 48 Mpx, Samsung S5K3M5, with 12 Mpx, and Sony IMX481 with 16 Mpx. The front camera, on the other hand, is a Sony with a 20 Mpx matrix.

On the Polish market, variants of the device are available with 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of storage for the user's own files/data. Their prices are PLN 2099 for the version with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of memory, and PLN 2299 for the version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory.

Are the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 worth buying?

Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 seem to be interesting propositions with quite reasonable prices. Certainly, more than one Xiaomi fan (and not only) will be tempted to buy one of the models described above. The question of whether it's worth it, and which model in which version to opt for, if any, everyone must answer for themselves. If you decide on any model, be sure to protect it properly. In our store you will find both dedicated cases for Redmi Note 7, as well as Xiaomi Mi 9 tempered glass.