Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4-cameras launched at Rs. 13,999
What's the story
The quad camera Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, was launched in India on Thursday. The sale of the mid-range smartphone will start at 12 noon IST on November 23, as part of Xiaomi's Black Friday sale, and the phone will be available exclusively via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores across India. Here's all about it.
Overview
Redmi Note 6 Pro: At a glance
Up front, the Redmi Note 6 Pro gets a notched display with a thick bottom chin to sport an 86% screen-to-body ratio. On the back, the phone looks identical to its predecessor with an iPhone X-like camera layout and a fingerprint sensor. Further, Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ (2280×1080p) LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D Gorilla Glass protection.
Cameras
Xiaomi's first smartphone to feature quad cameras
On the back, the Redmi Note 6 Pro gets a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup - much like the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, the main sensor has now been upgraded with larger 1.4-micron pixels, a wider f/1.9 aperture, and Dual-Pixel PDAF. Up front, the notch houses a dual camera setup comprising a 20-MP (f/2.0) primary sensor with 1.8-micron pixels and a 2-MP depth sensor.
Specs
Inside, the Redmi Note 6 Pro resembles its predecessor
The Redmi Note 6 Pro retains all 'under the hood' features of its predecessor. Hence, the phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, paired with up to 6GB of RAM (in India) and 64GB of inbuilt storage. Further, the phone runs on Android Oreo-based MIUI and packs a 4,000mAh battery with standard sensors and connectivity options.
Pricing
The Redmi Note 6 Pro starts at Rs. 13,999
As far as pricing is concerned, the 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant of the smartphone has been priced at Rs. 13,999, while the 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant has been priced at Rs. 15,999. The smartphone will be available in Black, Blue, Red, and Rose Gold, and Xiaomi has said that the device will 'soon' be available via Mi Preferred Partner stores.
Offers
Offers available during the Black Friday sale
For the Black Friday sale on November 23, Xiaomi is offering a Rs. 1,000 flat discount on the phone. Further, HDFC Bank is offering a Rs. 500 cashback if the phone is purchased during Black Friday using its debit/credit cards. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio is offering a Rs. 2,400 instant cashback, along with 6TB of Jio data.