Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until March 2023 · Buy-by March 2021
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max should be supported until around March 2023. Buying it today still gets you about -3.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this
Our verdict
The top India-only Note 9 variant added a 64MP camera, 32MP selfie cam and 33W charging, and it has now reached end of support.
Pros
- 64MP main and 32MP selfie cameras lead the Note 9 lineup
- 33W charging is the fastest of the Note 9 family
- Big 5020mAh battery and 720G keep it usable
Cons
- Software support has ended
- Display remains a 60Hz LCD
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 64MP |
| ultra-wide | 8MP |
| front | 32MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,020 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 209 g |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, plastic frame |
| Water resistance | splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating) |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 10 with MIUI 11 at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, NFC, IR blaster |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Pro Max different from the Note 9 Pro?
The India Pro Max adds a 64MP main camera, a 32MP front camera and faster 33W charging over the Indian Note 9 Pro's 48MP/16MP/18W setup.
Was the Note 9 Pro Max sold outside India?
No, it was effectively an India-exclusive model; other regions got the Note 9S and Note 9 Pro instead.
Does it still get software updates?
No, it has reached the end of its OS and security update window.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.