Xiaomi is working on a new handset with a 48MP sensor on the back (as part of a triple camera setup). This might be the upcoming Redmi Pro 2 model. Additional highlights will include a pop-up selfie camera, Snapdragon 855 SoC, 10GB RAM, and a large battery. Read more to find about Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price (expected) | CNY 2,000 (approx Rs 20,300) |
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro is expected to be priced around CNY 2,000 (approx Rs 20,300). As of now, there is no information about the Indian price or launch date.
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Specifications and Features
- 48MP camera sensor
- Triple rear cameras
- 20MP Pop-up selfie cam
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC
- 10GB RAM
- LCD display
- Fast charging support
According to recent leaks and teasers, the Redmi Pro 2 will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor. The 3,600mAh battery is said to come with support for 27W fast charging.
In terms of optics, the Xiaomin handset will sport a 48-megapixel camera sensor (as part of a triple camera setup – 48MP + 13MP + 16MP ). On the front, it will sport a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera at the top-left side (similar to Huawei Nova 4 and Galaxy A8s).
The upcoming device is expected to sport a 6.39-inch LCD display (manufactured by BOE, China) with full-HD+ resolution and a glass back. It will come in a Red color option. Additional highlights will include an in-display fingerprint sensor (similar to Mi MIX and Mi 8 series), an IR-blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Previously, it was expected to come with an octa-core (2 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A76 cores + 6 x 1.78GHz Cortex-A55 cores) Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor (based on the 11nm process and Kryo 460 CPUs), Adreno 612 GPU, and up to 10GB RAM.
Since there is no confirmation by Xiaomi a yet, the above-mentioned details should be taken with a pinch of salt. Bookmark this page to stay updated.
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Conclusion
Recently, Xiaomi decided to part ways with the ‘Redmi’ brand. It will serve as a separate sub-brand (similar to POCO). The new sub-brand will focus on bringing e-commerce friendly devices. Whereas the ‘Mi models’ will focus more on mid to high-end devices.
The Xiaomi Redmi Pro was launched as the company’s first dual camera smartphone in 2016. It combines a 13-megapixel primary sensor (f/2.0 aperture) with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the handset sports a 5-megapixel front camera. It features a 5.5-inch OLED display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 2.5D curved glass.
The Redmi Pro is powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 processor along with Mali-T880 GPU and 3GB/ 4GB RAM. The 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB internal storage can be further expanded via a microSD card. It is backed up by a 4000mAh battery with fast charging support. Connectivity options include 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
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