Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 is finally out with the Chinese smartphone-maker launching its new, 48-megapixel-rear-camera device globally on Thursday.
The device is a part of the ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ brand. The main highlight of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the dual-camera setup at the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary camera. While earlier reports had suggested that Xiaomi will use a Sony sensor, the smartphone maker has instead opted for a Samsung sensor, citing production issues with the Sony sensor.
Xiaomi also revealed that the Redmi Note 7 will be launched as the Redmi Note 7 Pro, however, the company will improve the specifications, and instead of a Samsung sensor, the device will be equipped with a sensor from Sony. The company is expected to announce this device in India and other markets and going by the launch of the Redmi Note 6 Pro.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 specifications
Starting with the design of the device, it looks identical at the back to the Redmi Note 6 in terms of camera placement, however, instead of metal back, the Redmi Note 7 is equipped with a 2.5D glass back and has a gradient look. It features a waterdrop notch, a first for a Redmi device.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box with the company’s MIUI 10 skin on top. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 ×1080 pixels) resolution 2.5D curved glass display with 450 nits brightness, 84% NTSC Color Gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
In terms of performance, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of memory, the device has been launched in three variants – 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage.\
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Coming to the camera department, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting a 48-megapixel primary camera with Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, 0.8µm pixel size, EIS, LED flash, and a 5-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the device sports a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support. Connectivity options on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Like most Xiaomi devices, it is equipped with an Infrared sensor.
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Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has been priced at CNY 999 (Rs 10,390 approx.) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version, CNY 1,199 (Rs 12,460 approx.) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and CNY 1,399 (Rs 14,540 approx.) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It will be available in China in Black, Blue, and Purple color options starting from January 15. The company has announced that it will provide 18 months warranty along with the device, instead of the usual 12 months.
