Redmi Note 8 Pro becomes cheaper by Rs. 1,000
What's the story
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 Pro, one of the best-selling mid-range handsets, has become cheaper in India. The entry-level 6GB/64GB variant of the wallet-friendly phone has received a price cut of Rs. 1,000, bringing down the phone's starting price to Rs. 13,999. The key highlights of the smartphone include its all-glass body, 64MP quad rear camera, and a solid 4,500mAh battery. Here's more.
Pricing
First, a look at the new prices
With the latest price revision, the base 6GB/64GB variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is available at Rs. 13,999 (previous price: Rs. 14,999). The price cut is permanent and is now reflecting on Amazon as well as Mi.com. Meanwhile, the mid-end 6GB/128GB and the top-spec 8GB/128GB models will continue to sell at their old prices of Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999, respectively.
Design and display
Meanwhile, here's what Redmi Note 8 Pro offers
Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a premium all-glass body featuring a familiar waterdrop notched design. On the rear, it houses a vertically aligned quad camera module with LED flash and a physical fingerprint reader. The handset features a 6.53-inch LCD screen with a full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Cameras
What's the camera like on Redmi Note 8 Pro?
The quad rear camera setup on the Redmi Note 8 Pro comprises a mighty 64MP (f/1.9) primary lens, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a couple of 2MP (f/2.4) lenses for macro photography and depth sensing. Up front, there is a 20MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. The main camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps, while the front-facing shooter can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
Internals
Plus, the handset offers up to 8GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor, coupled with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage. The handset runs on MIUI 10 out-of-the-box and is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. Moreover, it gets all the latest connectivity options including support for dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and a headphone jack.