Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: Top features of the new budget smartphone

Xiaomi on Thursday launched a new 'Redmi' smartphone in Beijing, China. Redmi Note 7 is the first product under Xiaomi's new sub-brand, Redmi. The smartphone is currently available in China, only.

The budget smartphone starts at RMB 999 which translates to roughly ₹11,000. The smartphone is also available in two more variants with price tags of RMB 1,199 (₹12,500 approx) and RMB 1,399 (₹14,600). The new Redmi Note 7 comes with a refreshed design and display, upgraded camera and specifications.

Here are the top features that make the Redmi Note 7 stand out.

48-megapixel camera

Redmi Note 7 features a dual-camera setup at the rear of 48-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors with f/1.8 aperture. It is the first Xiaomi phone to sport a 48-megapixel camera. For selfies, the smartphone has a 13-megapixel AI camera.

Waterdrop notch

Redmi Not 7 flaunts the trending waterdrop styled notch on its display. This notch design is popular on phones from Realme, Honor and Oppo. On the front, it has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

New gradient colour design

Redmi Note 7 flaunts a new gradient colour design with a 2.5D curved glass back. It comes in three colour options of black, blue and a combination of red and pink. The dual rear cameras are stacked vertically, while the fingerprint sensor sits at the centre.

Performance

Under the hood, Redmi Note 7 runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 660 processor. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery along with a USB Type-C port for charging. The smartphone comes in three storage variants of 3GB+32GB, 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB.