Redmi Note 8 Pro to go on sale today
What's the story
Redmi Note 8 Pro, the recently launched camera-centric smartphone by Xiaomi, is all set to go on another flash sale in India today. The mid-range handset will be up for grabs starting 12pm via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. The key highlights of the phone include its 64MP quad rear cameras, premium all-glass design, and mid-level internals. Here's our roundup.
Pricing
A look at the pricing and sale offers
Redmi Note 8 Pro costs Rs. 14,999 for the entry-level 6GB/64GB variant, Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB/128GB model, and Rs. 17,999 for the top-end model with 8GB/128GB configuration. As for sale offers, buyers can avail 10% discount on payments using Axis Bank cards and double data benefit from Airtel on Rs. 249 and Rs. 349 prepaid plans.
Design and display
Redmi Note 8 Pro: At a glance
To recall, Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with an all-glass body featuring a waterdrop notched design. On the rear, the gradient finished panel houses vertically stacked quad camera module along with a fingerprint scanner. The phone offers a 6.53-inch LCD display with full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution, HDR support, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Moreover, it is available in green, white, and black color options.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The quad rear cameras on the Redmi Note 8 Pro include a 64MP (f/1.9) main sensor, 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP (f/2.4) dedicated macro camera, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. The main camera offers photography features like HDR, panorama, portrait mode, and can record 4K videos at 30fps. Up front, the phone offers a 20MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper that supports 1080p video recording.
Internals
And, what about internals?
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is fueled by MediaTek Helio G90T processor, paired with upto 8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage. The handset runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. Besides that, it offers all latest connectivity options including support for dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and a headphone jack.