Expert Reviews | Tom Bruce

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is incredible value for money. It has a large, good-quality FHD display, a fantastic quadruple camera setup and it delivers performance that's on par with one of its key competitors, the Motorola Moto G8.

NotebookCheck | Marcus Herbrich

When looking for an affordable smartphone, you should definitely consider the Redmi Note 9.

NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy

... it competes with some powerful phones in the segment such as the Realme 6, Poco M2 Pro, and even the Redmi Note 9 Pro. These models offer improved performance and better features than the Redmi Note 9, making this variant a little hard to recommend.

Mashable India | Prasham Parikh

... if the camera, and even the gaming performance, are absolutely critical for you, I'd suggest you shell out a bit more money for the Realme 6 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Trusted Reviews | Basil Kronfli

If you want a big-screened smartphone on a budget, the Redmi Note 9 could well fit the bill.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

You get a lot for your money from the Redmi Note 9, with impressive hardware and design, and power that leaves many rivals in the dust.

GadgetMatch | Leez

If there's one good reason to get it, it's to have it as a gaming phone because it delivers stellar performance while sustaining it with properly great battery life.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

It might not have the spec frills of the Pro and Pro Max, but the Note 9 is perhaps the most Note-like in the Note series.

The Indian Express | Sneha Saha

Overall, the Redmi Note 9 looks good but feels slightly cheap due to the plastic back

India Today | Sushant Talwar

The Redmi Note 9 is a good option, if not the best in the price segment it comes fighting in. The phone impresses in certain areas such as the battery life, display and even its overall performance.

Firstpost | Sheldon Pinto

If you are looking for a better performing smartphone at the same price tag, the Realme Narzo 10 is a better budget gaming option

91mobiles | Sanket Vijayasarathy

The Redmi Note 9 is a fine addition to the Note family and is definitely worth buying at its starting price, but there are better options available when one moves higher up the price ladder.

Gadgets Now | Neha Saini

If you are looking for a phone that caters to your daily phone usage without compromising on the battery life, Redmi Note 9 is a to-go device.