Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in India with Snapdragon 675, 48MP camera with Sony IMX586: Specs, features and everything to know

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is making its global debut in India on Thursday, the same day that Samsung is launching its 2019 Galaxy A lineup in the country - clearly, the heat is on. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is essentially a beefed-up version of the Redmi Note 7 (which is also launching in India) with the same design but updated hardware - a better processor and a better camera to be precise. 

The Redmi Note 7 Pro starts at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, going all the way to Rs 16,999 for the top-end variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. 

The Redmi Note 7 Pro, as mentioned earlier, has the same look and feel as the regular Redmi Note 7, and it is also available in a slew of gradient finishes including Nebula Red, Neptune Blue and Space Black - Xiaomi is calling it aura design and it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as on the back. 

The phone has a 6.3-inch LTPS 1080p+ display with a teardrop/waterdrop style notch - Xiaomi is calling it a dot notch.  

Xiaomi’s new phone has two key highlights - the Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, making it the most powerful smartphone in India at its price, and it has a 48MP rear camera with Sony’s IMX586 image sensor, making it potentially the best phone for shutterbugs in India at its price point.  

Xiaomi is also touting a couple of more features of the Redmi Note 7 Pro’s camera(s) - the dual camera system in the Redmi Note 7 Pro can recognize scenarios in 33 categories (with 6 India specific categories), and it also supports a steady handheld night mode for enhanced low light photography. The secondary sensor in the Redmi Note 7 Pro is a 5MP and is used for depth sensing aka portrait photography. 

On the front, the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a 13MP camera. 

Moving on, the Redmi Note 7 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 through USB Type-C. 

A quick refresh on the Redmi Note 7 hardware now - it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor (Xiaomi says it is using the processor’s full 2.2GHz clock speed unlike rivals that have been using a ‘lite’ version of this processor), it packs a 4,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 through USB Type-C, a 12MP plus 2MP depth rear dual camera system, a 13MP front camera, and it has a 6.3-inch 1080p+ LTPS display with Xiaomi’s dot notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as on the back. The Redmi Note 7 will be available in Onyx Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 India price and availability  

The Redmi Note 7 Pro starts at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the top-end variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost Rs 16,999. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available for buying from March 13. It will be available from Mi.com/in, Flipkart and Mi Home stores. 

The Redmi Note 7 meanwhile starts at Rs 9,999 for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, going all the way to Rs 11,999 for the top end version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Redmi Note 7 will be available for buying from March 6 from Mi.com/in, Flipkart and Mi Home stores. 

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