Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

 Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is a mid-range budget smartphone. The phone has good performance well. The smartphone comes with ample storage space for storing large amounts of data or files. It is very good for clicking good images and videos. But the phone comes with a hybrid slot, which is not preferred by many users. The phone offers a truly immersive and enriched smartphone experience. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor clocked at 2.0GHz and a dual (48 MP + 5 MP) rear camera. Essentially, the phone has everything you need. It also has Face Unlock feature which offers a hands-free way to unlock the phone and provides additional security. The phone has a 13 MP front camera that comes with features such as AI Beautify 4.0 and AI Portrait mode which let you take beautiful bokeh selfies easily. The Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone is now available at a discount of Rs 6000 on the 4GB RAM variant. Originally priced at Rs 15,999, the Redmi Note 7 Pro can now be purchased for just Rs 9,999. The phone is available in multiple colour options including Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, Space Black, and Moonlight. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) based company’s proprietory MIUI on top upgradable to Android 10.0.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with Gorilla Glass 5 on front and back and has a semi-circular ‘Dot’ notch at the front. The phone comes in the popular gradient patterns. The phone comes with an IR Blaster and has a reversible USB Type-C port at the bottom. The phone has a splash-resistant design. Xiaomi has now launched the successor to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.  The phone is priced starting at Rs 14,999. 

Redmi has rolled out its latest MIUI 11 firmware for the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone series. The new OS upgrades the underlying software to Android 10 with MIUI 11 skin on top. The update has started rolling out in China, and will reach other markets in the coming weeks. The new update has the version number V11.0.1.0. QFHCNXM, and brings the Android security patch, along with improved system security and stable MIUI based on Android 10. The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen, dual rear camera setup, and  a single 13MP selfie snapper

Xiaomi had announced earlier this year, that its Redmi Note 7 series will receive Andoird Q update soon. Now reports suggest that Android 10 for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will begin in the first quarter of 2020.

Design

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has a 6.3-inch full HD bezel-less display with a stylish waterdrop notch and 1,080 x 2,340 pixels resolution. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection against scratches and marks. It comes with an Aura Design, which provides an immersive experience to the users. It is available in stylish Space Black, Nebula Red, and Neptune Blue colours.  It comes with P2i Nano-coating that repels accidental liquid spills and light rain. A custom rubberized material keeps any liquid from seeping in.It has sleek dimensions of 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm and weighs 186 grams. The phone has a Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has a front/back glass which gives it a sleek look. The mobile phone has an 81.4% screen-to-body ratio and a pixel density of 409 ppi.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, the front, and the rear while a plastic rim runs around the edges. The phone’s glass rear panel has a curved design and has the Redmi logo. The phone has a glossy coating of black paint on the rear panel. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in Neptune Blue and Nebula Red colours in metallic gradient designs. The company has stated that the phone is protected from liquid damage due to water-tight seals as well as the use of rubber insulation for the SIM tray, volume rocker, and power button. Xiaomi says that the phone has a P2i hydrophobic nano-coating which protects it against accidental liquid spills. The fingerprint sensor is located on the rear of the phone for additional security.

On the left side of the phone is a hybrid dual-SIM (Nano+Nano) tray that can take a microSD card slot of up to 256GB capacity. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR emitter are placed on the top of the phone, while the speaker and USB Type-C ports are on the bottom of the device.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has a dual 48MP + 5MP rear camera set up with Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor lenses along with an LED flash. It can click HD pictures and record videos. The phone has a 13MP front camera for clicking excellent selfies and making video calls. The phone has a 48 MP primary rear camera with f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF, and a second 5 MP sensor with f/2.4 and depth sensor. The smartphone has a 13MP front selfie camera and also supports HDR.

The phone supports features like AI Portrait mode, AI Studio Lighting, AI Dynamic Bokeh, slo-mo video recording, and 4K video capture. The front selfie camera also comes with features like AI Studio Lighting, AI Portrait mode, and AI Beautification. The mobile phone can shoot full-HD and HD videos at up to 60fps.

Performance

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by an octa-core (2GHz dual-core Kryo 460 + 1.7GHz Hexa-core Kryo 460) processor with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It has 4GB of RAM, which helps the device for multitasking and Adreno 612 GPU which can easily handle most games, and offers an immersive experience to users. It has 4GB of RAM and Adreno 612 GPU. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro offers 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, A-GPS and USB type-c connectivity. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 out of the box with MIUI 10 on top which gives an enhanced user experience. 

The smartphone comes with Widevine L1 certification, which allows users to stream HD content from a number of video streaming services including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. The phone comes with a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack, plus an IR emitter, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5 for connectivity. Xiaomi has also preloaded the phone with a number of in-house apps including the Mi Browser, Mi Video, Mi Community, and Mi Pay. A number of third-party apps like the Daily Hunt, Opera News, and ShareChat, among others are also loaded on the phone.

The device comes with a mammoth 4,000mAh Li-Po battery with Qualcomm’s quick charge technology. A phone is a good option for heavy users since it does not require to be chanrged frequently. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with 64GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB with a memory card slot, that provides enough space for all your music, videos, etc. The phone has a Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4).

Configuration:

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) chipset with an octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) processor. It has Adreno 612 GPU which can handle most tasks with ease. The phone runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 UI on top. Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in 4GB RAM/ 64GB, 64GB/6GB, and 128GB/6GB RAM variants. 

Connectivity:

Connectivity options included in the phone are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, GPS, Infrared port, FM radio, USB 2.0, and USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector.  

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro price is approx. Rs 13,999 in India.

Platform 

The phone runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) OS and is upgradable to Android 10. The phone’s MIUI 11 UI on top. Under the hood, the phone has a Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) processor. It has an octa-core Kyro CPU and Adreno 612 GPU.

Snapdragon 675 is a mid-range 64-bit ARM LTE system that has designed by Qualcomm and was introduced in late 2018. Made with Samsung's 11nm LPP process, the processor features 8 Kryo cores. 

Technology 

The Redmi mobile phone supports 3G, 4G, and VoLTE technology. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor comes with Adreno 612 GPU. It has an X12 LTE modem supporting Cat 13 uplink and Cat 15 downlink. It supports up to 8 GiB of dual-channel LPDDR4X-3733 memory. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) processor. The chipset has the upgraded Kryo 460 CPU which is built on Arm Cortex technology, that according to the company provides a 20% boost in overall performance from the previous generation.

Multimedia 

The device has a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It supports active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone. The phone has a number of ports and connectivity options including a USB Type-C port and plus an IR emitter, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.

On the left side of the phone is a hybrid dual-SIM (Nano+Nano) tray that can take a microSD card slot of up to 256GB capacity. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR emitter are placed on the top of the phone, while the speaker and USB Type-C ports are on the bottom of the device.

Sensors 

The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with an integrated fingerprint (rear-mounted) sensor for added security. Apart from this, the phone comes with an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass sensors. The phone comes with Widevine L1 certification that allows users to stream HD content from services including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

Mention 3 Pros of your review device:

1. Excellent performance

2. Elegant glass finish

3. Excellent rear camera

*USB Type-C and Quick Charge 4.0 support

Mention 3 Cons of your review device:

1. The phone feels a bit thick since the back is flat

2. The microSD card slot is hybrid ( that is not ok for everyone )

3. Buttons are slightly clicky

*And the side frame is still plastic

Write about the performance of your review device:

Firstly, Xiaomi has put some importance to chipsets on their affordable phones and its hardware can challenge some phones like (Realme 3 pro with Snapdragon 710),Vivo z1 Pro with snap 712, Samsung M40 that has snap 675 ) under 20k.

- The performance is very smooth .

- No issues with day-to-day usage is with multitasking

- It doesn't have heating issues with day-to-day usage but gets pretty warm if used continuously while playing intense games for couple of hours .

- Gaming experience is pretty smooth in this phone (due to its best performance I felt less frame drops while playing games like PUBG, Call of Duty )

*Also this phone is quite old but still the performance is good ..

Write about the software of your review device:

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core processer and runs on Android 9.0 pie operating system with the company's own layer of MIUI 10

Write about the battery life of your review device:

The Redmi Note Pro 7 pro comes with a 4000mAh battery, which offers excellent battery life. During my review period, I usually got 28 hours of battery life with 6-7 hours of screen-on time on a single charge

Write about the design and display of your device:

Design :-

It has a premium design which offers Gorilla Glass 5 on front and back, a semi circular ‘Dot’ notch at the front and gradient patterns, handset has IR blaster and at the bottom USB Type-C port (this is like a cherry on the top of the cake )

Display :-

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has a 6.3-inch LTPS display with Full HD+ resolution. The display is extremely crisp and sharp. Contrast and dynamic range are pretty good, and colors are punchy without being over-saturated.

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Final Verdict..!!

Reviewed By:

Vishal Singh Rana