Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with 64MP camera comes to India, Redmi Note 8 launched as well

Xiaomi on Wednesday launched Redmi Note 8 Pro, its first smartphone with 64-megapixel rear camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes in Halo White and Shadow Black colour options as well. Xiaomi also launched Redmi Note 8 at its event. The phone is available in Neptune Blue, Space Black, and Moonlight White colour options. There's also a new Cosmic Purple colour.

Price and availability

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 4GB, 64GB model is priced at ₹9,999. The top-end model with 6GB, 128GB costs ₹12,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB, 64GB model is priced at ₹14,999. The top-end models with 6GB, 128GB, and 8GB, 128GB cost ₹15,999 and ₹17,999 respectively.

Both the phones will be available starting October 21 12noon via mi.com, Amazon India and Mi Home stores.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro full specifications

Xiaomi's new smartphone features a 6.53-inch full HD+ screen with 3D glass and 19:9 aspect ratio. Powered by MediaTek's Helio G90T processor, Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with several optimisations for graphic-intensive games such as Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG Mobile. The octa-core processor is also said to bring better network connectivity and touch latency. The phone comes with built-in liquid cooling feature. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage. The phone also supports microSD card (2+1 slot).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel primary sensor (Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 image sensor). Other three cameras of the phone are 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle sensor, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, Xiaomi Redmi comes with a 20-megapixel AI selfie camera.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro runs on a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging and Quick Charge 3.0 support. The smartphone comes with USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Android Pie-based MIUI 10. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with built-in Alexa app. Users can use Alexa to control smart home devices and soon will be able to control Mi TV and other IR devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

The smartphone also comes with four rear cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a 48-megapixel primary sensor (Samsung GM1), 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle, 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The phone also supports 4K video recording and comes with a dedicated Night Mode. It has a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The phone comes with a 6.3-inch full HD display with 90% screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage. The phone comes with expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card slot. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and ships with 18W charger.