Most of the cases of exploding smartphones have been traced to defective batteries. The most prominent of such was the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 but in recent times, we only get pockets of such explosions. One of such pockets have opened up, this time around, a Redmi Note 7 Pro model is said to have exploded in India.

As per a report carried by TechRadar, the Redmi Note 7 Pro belonged to Vikesh Kumar and was reportedly procured in December 2019. That makes the device just about three months old. Since the phone was bought, the owner claims to have been using it daily without any issue until this incident. Happened that he felt the phone has become unusually hot in his pocket and took it out. Surprisingly, he saw the device was already bringing out smoke and as a reflex, he threw the phone away. That is where the story got even more interesting as the device is said to have landed on his bag and immediately exploded setting the bag on fire.

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Then comes Xiaomi’s shitty customer service whenever a damaged device is concerned. Kumar expressed disappointment at the reception he got from Xiaomi. He claimed the company suspected he had done something to the phone before the explosion. But the dude insists that the phone was in perfect condition and was charged with the original charger since purchase. As at the time of the explosion, there was up to 90% battery power left.

Xiaomi’s response to the incident is similar to this, as the company stated that the explosion was caused by previous damage to the device, which might have tampered with the integrity of the lithium polymer battery. As usual, no specifics were mention as what could have made the battery explode.

We recall a somewhat similar case in India involving a month-old Redmi Note 7S that went up in flame and how Xiaomi was unwilling to accept liability for the damaged phone. In October 2019, a Redmi Note 7 Pro model purchased in July equally went up in flame and Xiaomi abdicated responsibility, claiming the incident wasn’t caused by a problem with the phone’s quality. However, the incidents are becoming too many for comfort.

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One area where Xiaomi has made tremendous improvements is in the camera prowess of its smartphones. Over the years, we have seen the company’s phones progress from modest camera-packing phones to ranking among the top contenders in the industry. This isn’t just restricted to its flagship phones but also the mid-range models. The recently launched Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are testaments to this postulation. We had earlier seen amazing shots from the Redmi Note 7 with impressive night scene captures. The Redmi Note 7 Pro’s camera samples have also been shared, showing an even more powerful and stunning camera setup.

The camera samples shared recently seems to have been shot by a fan who hinted that there were just manual adjustments in the saturation and brightness levels. The samples are just stunning with no trace of noise whatsoever. The camera shots give attention to details despite the fact that they were captured at night. There seems not to be any distortion in the normal colors of the light array.

There is no argument about the Redmi Note 7 Pro samples being way better than that of the Note 7 and the reason isn’t far fetched. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is equipped with a more powerful Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens in its dual camera module. While the Redmi Note 7 features a Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor in a dual-camera setup. The Sony sensor coupled with Xiaomi’s night mode software optimization makes it possible to shoot brighter images in low-light scenarios. The Redmi Note 7 has also got the Night mode software optimisation so, its samples are pretty impressive. Check out more of the camera samples from below.

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As a reminder, the Redmi Note 7 Pro features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch that delivers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by an equally powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC.  It packs a 48-megapixel primary sensor with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and uses the USB-C port. The phone runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie.

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The latest smartphone from the now-independent Redmi brand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was announced in January this year. Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the long-awaited smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

While the rumor mill continues to churn out all sorts of speculation around the Redmi Note 7 Pro’s imminent launch, smartphone lovers will be able to prebook the black and blue color versions of the handset.

Under the hood, the phone will reportedly pack Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 675 AIE processor and boast an impressive array of other features when it hits the store shelves later this month. This slightly larger variant of the Redmi Note 7 surprisingly carries an affordable price tag of just $279.
An absolute steal at this price, here’s what the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has to offer in terms of features:

• 6.3-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE processor
• Adreno 612 GPU
• Sony IMX 586 sensor 48MP + 5MP AI Dual rear cameras
• 13MP front camera
• 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM
• A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Redmi Note 7 Pro without wasting time.

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After successfully launching Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 in India a couple of days ago, it is heading to China. As revealed by an invite posted on Xiaomi’s official Weibo handle, the Chinese smartphone maker is now launching the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China on March 18. Although the launch event details are unclear at the time of writing, we expect more information to surface in the coming days.

In the official invite, Redmi Note 7 Pro’s back is clearly visible with Blue gradient finish. Along with the launch date, Redmi General manager Lu Weibing has also teased that the new device will carry some “more surprises.” As of now, looking at the image, it’s hard to find the changes that the Chinese version is carrying. Overall, the things behind “more surprises” are still under wraps. Even, Weibing didn’t find it interesting to share some hints about those “surprises.”

However, Xiaomi launched their Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro devices in India with Snapdragon 600 processors at reasonable prices. Xiaomi Note 7 Pro carries various advanced features over the Redmi Note 7 such as the new Dual rear camera module including a 48-megapixel sensor. It carries Snapdragon 675 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. There are few more minor advancements that have taken place in Redmi Note 7 Pro over Redmi Note 7.

It has already been listed over at TENAA in recent past confirming that Redmi Note 7 Pro with Model number M1901F7BE is coming soon in China. The key specifications such as dew-drop display and dual camera module on the rear side also got confirmed with the listing. As of now, by looking at Note 7 Pro’s rear side in the invite, it’s quite hard to crack the mystery behind “more surprises.”

Indian version Redmi Note 7 Pro specs

In India, the Redmi Note 7 Pro carries a 6.3-inch FHD+ display featuring a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It carries 19.5:9 aspect ratio for the broader viewing experience. It comes packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC coupled with 4/6 GB RAM options. Redmi Note 7 Pro comes packed with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor + 5-megapixel secondary camera on the rear side. There’s a 12-megapixel single camera on the front side for selfies and video calling.

It has been made available for the price starting INR 13,999 (~1321 Yuan) for 4/64GB variant. There’s another 6/128GB internal storage variant which is available for INR 16,999 which roughly translates to 1605 Yuan.

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Additionally, Xiaomi will debut the new device in China on March 18 at 2 pm (Beijing Time). Other details about the Chinese version of Redmi Note 7 Pro are still awaited. We hope some more teasers to arrive before the actual launch to take place. We hope pricing remains intact to the Indian counterpart.

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Touted as a slightly better variant of the recently released Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi’s popular sub-brand.

There’s an overwhelming hype around the Redmi Note 7 Pro phone’s imminent launch, which is slated to take place later this month.

The phone is expected to pack an upgraded Snapdragon 675 processor from Qualcomm along with other top-end specs and an impressive array of other features.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the larger sibling of the Redmi Note 7, the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 Pro has finally gone up for pre-order on Giztop.
Before we delve in details, here’s a brief glimpse of what the phone has to offer in terms of specifications:

• 6.3-inch screen, FHD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
• 5D Corning Gorilla 5 glass on top for added protection.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor along with Adreno 612 GPU, under the hood.
• 4GB/6GB RAM.
• 64GB/128GB onboard storage capacity (supports up to 256GB expansion via microSD card).
• Sony IMX586 48.0MP rear-mounted camera.
• 13MP selfie camera
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor placed on the back.
• MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS.
• 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with Quick Charge 4.

Aside from that, the phone boasts an impressive array of other features that completely justify the price tags its two variants normally carries.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and a slightly larger 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM variants.

The model that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity carries a $299 price tag.

The other variant featuring 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity, on the other hand, will set you back $349. Both variants are available in black color version only.

You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone from Giztop.

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Xiaomi, which has been teasing the launch of Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Indian market since the past few weeks, has surprisingly launched its Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in the Indian market.

In terms of design, Xiaomi says that the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a new “Aura Design” — Xiaomi’s new design philosophy. The company claims that it beautifully marries an immersive experience with fine craftsmanship and functional design.

Coming to the phone’s specifications, it boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. The bezels surrounding the display measures just 1.95mm. It also comes with Sunlight Display mode and Reading mode.

The phone comes with a 2.5D curved glass on the front as well as back, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the sides, protecting it from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 11nm FinFET process, coupled with Adreno 612 GPU.

It comes in two variants — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. While the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of internal storage, the 6GB RAM model comes with 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash. For the first time, the company has also introduced an AI-powered Steady handheld night photography mode.

The camera retains EIS and features AI Portrait 2.0, Studio Lighting, Studio Lighting Live Preview and comes with support for 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front side, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with AI Beautify, Studio Lighting. Scene Detection, Portrait Selfie, etc. It also supports AI Face Unlock feature.

The phone has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB Type-C port — a first for the Redmi Note series smartphone. There’s also an IR blaster which comes in handy for controlling electronics products.

Along with the usual set of connectivity options, it also supports Dual SIM and Dual VoLTE. In terms of software, the phone is running the company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging support. The company claims that it offers 14 days of standby time, 45 hours of talktime and 8.5 hours of gaming.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available in three color options — Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Red. While the Neptune Blue and Nebula Red comes with a gradient finish, the Classic Black has a solid matte color finish.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs. 13,999 (approximately $197) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 16,999 (approximately $239). The smartphone will go on sale in India from 13th March through Xiaomi’s online store and Flipkart.

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