Xiaomi, a fast-growing Chinese smartphone maker, has risen to the 4th largest share of smartphones in the world in just 10 years since its establishment. It entered the Japanese market at the end of last year and is attracting a lot of attention from domestic smartphone users.
Among the lineup developed by Xiaomi, "Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S" is said to be "overwhelming cost performance that is too dangerous!". It is equipped with a 4-eye camera, a large 6.67-inch display, a large-capacity battery of 5,020mAh, and a high-performance processor in the mid-range class, but at a surprising price of 24,800 yen (excluding tax).
The price is attractive enough, but at IIJmio, which boasts a long track record as an MVNO, if you purchase this terminal as a set by transferring to MNP, it will be 9,980 yen (excluding tax)! In addition, a cashback of 3,000 yen will be included in the "Autumn Comicomi Campaign". Is being held until September 30th.
Here, focusing on such Redmi Note 9S, let's introduce the features of Xiaomi terminals with excellent cost performance and how to get those products at a good price with IIJmio.
This quality is in the low 20,000 yen range !? Amazing cospa!
When I took out the Redmi Note 9S from the package, the first thing I thought was "This is a product in the entry price range !?". A four-lens camera is mounted on the back panel that uses 3D curved glass, and a bezel-less 6.67-inch display is mounted on the front. The ratio of the screen to the entire body (screen occupancy) is as high as 91%, which gives the impression that the recent smartphone trends are being implemented at a high level. I can't believe it's a product in the 20,000 yen range.
The front and back glass is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which has a reputation for durability, and I'm happy that it won't get scratched even if you carry it naked.
The vanity case and accessories are not cheap at all, and even if it is said that it is a flagship model package, it seems that you will believe it as it is. With this quality, even the regular price is less than 30,000 yen including tax, so it is understandable that it will attract attention.
A 4-eye camera that can do anything from macros to landscapes
The Redmi Note 9S out-camera consists of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Of these, the main camera can take ultra-high-definition photographs of up to 8,000 x 6,000 pixels. Even with interchangeable-lens single-lens cameras, there are many 20-megapixel cameras, and considering that there are few models that support such ultra-high resolution, you should be able to imagine the greatness of the Redmi Note 9S camera. I actually tried it, but it sharply captured the details such as the windows of buildings in the distance and the patterns on the outer walls.
The ultra-wide-angle camera can shoot at an angle of view of 119 degrees, which is close to the range that humans can see with both eyes. This is useful when you want to express the magnificence of a landscape, when you want to take a large picture of a room, or when you want to take a picture of a large building at a tourist attraction where it is difficult to take a picture.
The macro camera is convenient when you want to take a large picture of a small object. In the case of Redmi Note 9S, you can shoot as close as 2 cm. This time, I took pictures of insects and fluff on small flowers, but I was able to clearly capture details that are difficult to see with the naked eye. Even if you are familiar with it, taking it with a macro camera can make it an extraordinary photo, so it seems interesting to try various things that are familiar to you.
The depth sensor is a useful function for taking pictures with a blurred background in portraits.
Both cameras are equipped with AI, and if enabled, the camera will automatically recognize the scene and adjust it so that it looks good. It is a nice point that even people who do not have knowledge of shooting such as exposure can take beautiful pictures just by releasing the shutter.
By the way, you can adjust the brightness and color of the photos you take later, and you can also process them with filters. One of my personal favorites is the "sky" filter, which allows you to easily change the sky in the landscape. I actually tried to make the cloudy sky clear or dusk, but AI was used to detect the sky and process it into a natural feeling, so the finish was as if it was taken in fine weather or at dusk.
Although the front camera is monocular, it has a high resolution of 16 million pixels. There is also a "beautiful face" mode, so you can easily enjoy a good selfie.
