1.Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro launches in China.
2.Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro are expected to launch in India soon.
3.Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with 64MP camera on rear and is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in China. Now, it comes as no surprise that both the phones will be making their way to India. Soon after the China launch event, Xiaomi's India head Manu Kumar Jain stated that the phones will launch in India soon. Jain took to Twitter to note that the phones need to undergo testing and certification before they can be launched in the country. He gave a rough timeline of eight weeks, suggesting a near two-month wait. To recall, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched in India first, and was then launched in China a few weeks later.
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Jain took to Twitter to announce that Xiaomi will bring the phones to India soon. “We'll do our best to bring them to India asap! However, certification [and] testing might take (approximately) 8 weeks. Will keep you posted,” his tweet reads, he then adds, "8 weeks for #RedmiNote8!". An earlier tweet had given vaguer timeline of "soon." In China, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is set to go on sale on September 3, while the first sale for Redmi Note 8 will take place on September 17. The predecessor Redmi Note 7 was launched in China in January, but its Pro variant was launched in India first. The Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched in China a few weeks later. The company hasn't followed the same tradition this time around.
Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India (expected)
Nevertheless, the phones' prices in India should be similar to its China pricing, barring the tax and government duties imposed. To recall, the Redmi Note 8 price has been set at CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 10,000) for the base 4GB + 64GB model, CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 12,000) for the 6GB + 64GB and CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,000) for the 6GB + 128GB variants. The Redmi Note 8 Pro will retail at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,000), CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,000) and CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,000) for the 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB models respectively.
Redmi Note 8 specifications The biggest highlight of the Redmi Note 8 is its rear camera setup. The Redmi Note 8 comes with four cameras on the back. This is for the first time that a Note from Redmi comes with quad camera setup on the rear panel. The Redmi Note 8 comes with primary 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor with f/1.79 aperture, 2MP depth sensor, 8MP Ultra Wide lens (covers120-degree), and 2CM Macro lens.
· On the front the Redmi Note 8 comes with a 13MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 8 includes rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. With the Redmi Note 8 series the company shifts the Redmi logo on the front. The Redmi logo sits on the chin of the phone.
· On the hardware front the Redmi Note 8 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. The same chip powers the Xiaomi Mi A3. The Redmi Note 8 comes with 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging support with USB Type C out-of-the-box. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie based on MIUI 10. The phone also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.
· The phone comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen that offers 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone includes dot drop notch on the front that equips single selfie camera. The phone comes with Gorilla Glass 5 support on the front as well as on the back.
Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications · Dual-SIM Redmi Note 8 Pro will also run on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. It has a 6.53-inch full-HD + (1080x2340 pixels) display, with 19.5: 9 aspect ratios. This phone with Waterdrop Notch has Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back panels. As expected, the MediaTek's new gaming processor Helio G90T has been used. Up to 8 GB RAM has been provided. To improve the gaming experience of Redmi Note 8 Pro users, the company has made liquid cooling a part of this phone. The game comes with gaming features like Turbo 2.0 mode. The company will also sell gaming controllers with this phone.
Like the Redmi Note 8, the Redmi Note 8 Pro also has four rear cameras. The Pro variant is the company's first 64 megapixel camera phone. With this sensor, the company has given an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and two 2-megapixel sensors. The phone has a 20-megapixel selfie camera on the front panel.
The battery of Redmi Note 8 Pro is 4,500 mAh. It supports fast charging of 18 watts. NFC, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack and IR blaster are part of it. This Xiaomi smartphone is IP 52 certified.
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