Redmi Note 8 Pro is all set to launch in India today at 12 PM. The company has already launched the device alongside the Redmi 8 in China in August. The phone is being teased on the Amazon India website as well as on Mi.com. Xiaomi is also expected to launch MIUI 11 Global ROM at today’s event.
Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display that has a waterdrop notch. According to the company, it boasts a 91.94 percent screen to body ratio. It also sports a curved Gorilla Glass 5 panel on the back.
Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. In China, it was launched in three variants: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. However, we don’t know which variants will make their way to India. Further, it has liquid cooling support for improving the gaming experience.
In the optics department, Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: Samsung-developed 64MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.7 + an 8MP ultra-wide lens + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro lens. On the front lies a 20MP selfie shooter. The company says Redmi Note 8 Pro is capable of recording videos at 960 frames per second.
The smartphone packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Redmi Note 8 Pro runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. However, the company may announce the rollout of MIUI 11 Global ROM alongside the device.
Redmi Note 8 Pro also features NFC, splash-proof coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Redmi Note 8 Pro’s price and availability are yet to be known. For reference, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts at CNY 1,399, which converts to Rs 14,000 approx. It goes up to CNY 1,799 (approx. Rs 18,000) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.
As mentioned earlier, the Redmi Note 8 will launch in India at 12 PM. The company will be live streaming the launch on YouTube. You can watch the live stream in the video embedded below.