Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Base model ticks the right boxes, premium too pricey

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 9 smartphone in India. It is the third and the most affordable Redmi Note 9 series smartphone — the other two are the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Being an entry-level model in its series, the Redmi Note 9 inherits some of the premium features of its elder siblings but compromises on the features that matter the most in its segment — big-capacity battery with fast charging, quad rear cameras, premium glass build, etc. Even if the Redmi Note 9 seems to tick some of the right boxes, how does it fare as a complete product? Let’s find out: