Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: Top features of the new 48-megapixel camera phone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 will be the first budget smartphone to feature 48-megapixel camera. Here are top features of the new Xiaomi phone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7to launch in India on February 28 (Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is coming to India on February 28. The much-awaited Xiaomi smartphone has created a lot of buzz as the company sold 1 million units in China within three weeks of its launch.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is available in China at a starting price of ₹11,000 approximately. The phone is available in two more variants with price tags of ₹12,500 approx and ₹14,600 approx. Xiaomi is expected to launch its new Redmi Note 7 at a similar price point in India as well.

48-megapixel camera

Redmi Note 7 is set to be the cheapest smartphone in the world to offer 48-megapixel camera. The smartphone uses a Samsung image sensor for its high-res camera. So far, premium phones like Honor View20 offer 48-megapixel camera. Redmi Note 7 will feature two rear cameras with the secondary being a 5-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture. On the front, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 will have a 13-megapixel AI camera.

Improved notch

Xiaomi is doing away with the iPhone X-like notch design with Redmi Note 7. The latest smartphone features a waterdrop notch which is much smaller and takes smaller space on the screen. The phone has a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio.

Premium design

Xiaomi is joining the likes of Realme and Honor to offer gradient colour design on its Note 7. The smartphone features a 2.5D curved glass back. The phone will be available in newer colour options - black, blue and a combo of red and pink. The rear panel will house the vertically aligned rear cameras and circular fingerprint sensor at the centre.

Performance

Redmi Note 7 will use Qualcomm's mid-range focused Snapdragon 660 processor. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with Type-C support for charging. The phone is going to be available in three RAM and storage options - 3GB+32GB, 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB.