Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro priced at Rs 14,999, launched in India; set to take on Realme X
Xiaomi has launched its much-awaited Redmi Note 8 Pro in India on Wednesday, October 16. Soon after it was launched in China, the company has rolled it out in India to compete against Realme X. These are the only smartphones to offer a 64-megapixel camera at the back. The other highlights of the smartphone are 4,500mAh battery and a 20-megapixel front sensor. Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched during an event in New Delhi and will be available on Amazon India and Mi.com. Along with this, Xiaomi also rolled out MIUI 11 which was launched in China last month. The phone has introduced several new features for Indian users.
Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India
The Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs 14,999 for 6GB + 64GB variant, Rs 15,999 for 6GB + 128GB variant and Rs 17,999 for 8gb + 128 gb version.
Redmi Note 8 Pro camera
The biggest highlight of the device is its rear camera setup that includes four lenses. The main 64MP shooter is assisted by the same camera setup as the Redmi Note 8 - 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter and two 2-megapixel cameras. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
Redmi Note 8 Pro features and specifications
Redmi Note 8 Pro follows the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. The latter was launched earlier this year and was a huge hit. The new offering features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display and is powered by MediaTek's new gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. It comes with liquid cooling support to improve the gaming experience. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, NFC, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster.
Redmi Note 8 Pro sale
The smartphone will go on sale from October 21 and will be available on Amazon India and Mi.com. Redmi Note 8 Pro has been launched in three color options - Gamma Green, Shadow Black, and Halo White.
Redmi Note 8 Pro: What's new
Speaking at the launch, Xiaomi's Chief Marketing Officer Anuj Sharma said that over the years Xiaomi has brought several new features to the Note series. "We have sold around 100 million Note smartphones across the globe. Redmi Note series alone sold around 20 million units globally. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is a giant leap.