Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Set to Go on Sale on May 12
May. 11, 2020Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro series – theRedmi Note 9 Proand theRedmi Note 9 Pro Maxa couple of months back in India. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro went on sale on the 17th of March, the sales of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max got affected due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The company has now announced that the handset willgo on sale from May 12 (tomorrow) at 12 PM IST via Amazon India and Mi Store.
Xiaomi’s Global VP Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to share the news, although the changes got reflected prior to the announcement on Mi Store and Amazon India’s dedicated landing pages. It is worth keeping in mind that thedevice will be available to buy only in areas categorized as green or orange zones by the Indian government.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was announced at a starting price of Rs. 14,999. However, due to theincreased GST on smartphones, Xiaomihas revised the pricesof its smartphone lineup including the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
Thebase 6GB+64GB variantwill be available to buy atRs. 16,499, whereas themid 6GB+128GB variant will retail at Rs. 17,999and the maxed-out8GB+128GB variant will go on sale at Rs. 19,999. Also, Xiaomi has teamed up with Airtel to offer double data benefits on Rs. 298 and Rs. 398 prepaid recharge plans valid for the first 10 recharges or first 10 months. All three variants of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available to buy in Interstellar Black, Aurora Blue, and Glacier White color variants.
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