Today the Chinese firm has presented in its home country the new mid-range phones of the Redmi sub-brand, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro, two very interesting teams that have nothing to envy to other devices in this range and that in addition to a quad camera, also come with a surprising price.
Redmi technical sheet Note 8 and Note 8 Pro
| Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
| screen | IPS 6.3 inches | IPS 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 665 | Mediatek Helio G90T |
| RAM | 4, 6 GB | 6.8 GB |
| Internal storage | 64, 128GB | 128 GB Extension with microSD up to 256GB |
| Front camera | 13 Mpx | 20 Mpx |
| Rear camera | 48 Mpx, f / 1.8 2 Mpx, 1.75 µm (macro) 2 Mpx, 1.75 µm (depth) 8 Mpx wide angle 13 mm, f / 2.2 | 64 Mpx, f / 1.8, PDAF 2 Mpx, 1.75 µm (macro) 2 Mpx, 1.75 µm (depth) 8 Mpx wide angle 13 mm, f / 2.2 |
| Drums | 4,000mAh 18W fast charge | 4,500mAh 18W fast charge |
| Android version | 9.0 Foot | 9.0 Foot |
| Others | WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, fingerprint reader on screen | WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, fingerprint reader on screen |
Xiaomi releases the 64 megapixel camera
As you may have noticed, there are few differences between one model and another, the most “common” are the screen size, battery and processor, however, despite the fact that both models arrive with 4 cameras, the Redmi Note 8 has a main sensor of 48 megapixels, while the Note 8 Pro reaches 64 megapixels thanks to Samsung's latest technology.
Fortunately in both models the other three cameras have the same configuration, so we will have a macro sensor, a depth sensor and a wide angle.
Although the Redmi Note 8 Pro lost the title of “world's first phone with a 64 megapixel camera”, one of the things that the brand has taken advantage of to draw attention above its competitor, the OPPO Realme XT is its price, because again the firm Surprise with a very complete device at a ridiculous price.
Again without NFC
Although it had been rumored that the Note 8 could be Xiaomi's first very economical mid-range smartphone with NFC, the brand has again dispensed with this feature, although it has added it to the Note 8 Pro, although considering that this is a high middle range, we knew that the firm would include it, because the Redmi K20 and the Xiaomi Mi 9SE also have this technology.
Price and availability
The phones will go on sale first in China, and although nothing has been mentioned about their international availability it is likely that before the end of the year we will see them in Mexico, because the brand is bringing its latest products to our country quickly .
Regarding prices, these will be the following:
- Redmi Note 8 Pro 6 + 64 GB: 1,399 yuan / 3,950 MXN.
- Redmi Note 8 Pro of 6 + 128 GB: 1,599 yuan / 4,500 MXN.
- Redmi Note 8 Pro of 8 + 128 GB: 1,799 yuan / 5,070 MXN.
- Redmi Note 8 of 4 + 64 GB: 999 yuan / 2,820 MXN.
- Redmi Note 8 of 6 + 64 GB: 1,199 yuan / 3,380 MXN.
- Redmi Note 8 of 6 + 128 GB: 1,399 yuan / 3,950 MXN.
The prices in Mexican pesos are corresponding to the exchange rate and are not the official prices that the devices will have in our country.
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