New Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G 4GB RAM 64GB Purple Smartphone review

With the Redmi Note 9T, Xiaomi puts together a compelling overall package that is especially interesting for all buyers who are looking for a low-priced 5G smartphone, because it's almost impossible to get one for less at the moment.

5G and NFC; dual SIM; VoLTE; and VoWiFi; low SAR values; stereo speakers; IR blaster and audio jack; good daylight camera; very long battery life; fast mid-range SoC; fast charging at 18 watts

no IP certification; only 4 GB of RAM; no wide-angle lens; only a 60 Hz display

New Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G 4GB RAM 64GB Purple Smartphone review

The Redmi Note 9T is a lot better than its bargain price suggests. With a turn of pace that matches handsets that cost twice the price, it’s a great way to access the growing 5G network without spending excess cash.

Great value Solid battery life Good camera quality

No ultrawide lens Middling display

New Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G 4GB RAM 64GB Smartphone Black review

Much like my wife's old redmi 7, the first unit we got had a major defect. The upper right corner had major discoloration, and quite often the touchscreen would not respond. While the exchange for a working (so far) unit was rather painless and swift, being the second time it has happened now, I'll...

New Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G 4GB RAM 64GB Purple Smartphone review

Camera is sub par, but this phone has a lot of great features for the average user, a solid build quality and display with great resolution and decent viewing angles. I love the headphone jack, since Bluetooth can be very frustrating when you have to connect/disconnect/charge the headphones.