While Realme might have been the first to launch a 64MP camera phone – Realme XT in India (no biggie), its arch-nemesis has today arrived in the country as well. Yeah, we are talking about the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which also boasts a 64MP quad-camera setup on the rear.
Starting off with the design, Redmi has carried forward the all-glass construction from Redmi Note 7 Pro over to its successor. You have a 3D curved glass on the back, which feels pretty comfortable in the hand in my brief use of the device. The company is still utilizing its Aura design philosophy and provides Gorilla Glass 5 protection, both on the front and back.
You also find a quad-camera setup and a physical fingerprint sensor on the back panel, sitting in a considerable bump. It’s comparable to the OnePlus 7T bump and makes the Redmi Note 8 Pro rock on the table like crazy.
Redmi Note 8 Pro comes outfitted with liquid cooling technology to dissipate heat while your intense gaming sessions – backed by amazing software features such as Xiaomi’s Game Turbo 2.0 and MediaTek HyperEngine. This device might be launching in October, however, it runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box.
Finally, Redmi Note 8 Pro also comes equipped with a bigger 4,500mAh battery as compared to the 4,000mAh battery pack inside its predecessor. It has Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ fast-charging support out-of-the-box, but that’s not all. The device will be offering you a 3.5mm headphone jack, Smart PA-backed speaker module, IP52 rating, coupled with a variety of connectivity features.
Redmi Note 8 Pro has been priced starting at Rs. 14,999 for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. You will have to shell out Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant whereas the 8GB+128GB variant will retail at Rs. 17,999 in India.
