It has been months now since Xiaomi pulled off the Redmi Pro from its official website. When it happened, we thought they were preparing to launch its successor, the Redmi Pro 2 as there were a number of leaks then, sadly that hasn’t happened yet.

Today, the Redmi Pro 2 was spotted on Mi.com before it was pulled down. Lucky for us we managed to get a screenshot even though it is missing the image of the phone itself.

The Redmi Pro 2 is listed as sporting a 5.5-inch OLED display just like the original. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 which draws power from a 4100mAh battery. Unlike earlier reports that the Redmi Pro 2 won’t have dual cameras, this comes with 16MP dual cameras on the rear, an upgrade from the dual 13MP sensors on the Redmi Pro.

Last but not the least is the price. The Redmi Pro 2 will sell for ¥1199 (~$174), which isn’t too expensive for a phone with an OLED display and dual rear cameras. Although the memory configuration isn’t stated, we want to believe this is a 2GB RAM model.

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Last year’s Redmi Pro started at ¥1499 ($217) for the 3GB + 32GB model with a Helio X20 SoC; ¥1699 ($246) for the 3GB + 64GB model with a Helio X25 processor; and ¥1999 ($290) for the 4GB + 128GB model also with a Helio X25.

We might also be wrong and that’s the price for the 3GB RAM model but we don’t want to raise our hopes too high.

Thanks David Goldbach for the tip.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6 was expected to be the next big thing from the innovative Chinese company and is scheduled for launch next month. But there are indications that Xiaomi has got another big one coming our way this month. Rumors making the round claim Xiaomi is planning to release a new Redmi series smartphone at the end of this month.

We don’t know how true this is, but it is said that the Redmi device in question is the Redmi Pro 2, the successor to the Redmi Pro launched last year. The Redmi Pro was Xiaomi’s first smartphone to pack a dual lens camera setup and the Redmi Pro 2 is said to feature the same camera configuration. Earlier on, specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 had leaked showing it would sport a 12MP Sony IMX362 single sensor at the rear. The device is also said to feature a Snapdragon 660 processor but there are talks of a MediaTek Helio P25 onboard with enhanced support for dual cameras and 12x ISP.

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Other rumored details include an all-metal body, 2.5D curved glass, a large 4500mAh battery, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and another version with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 4GB + 64GB version is said to be priced at 1599 Yuan ($231), while the 6GB + 128GB version comes in at 1799 Yuan ($260).

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The Redmi Pro is the top of the Redmi line. Launched in August and the first Xiaomi phone to sport an OLED display and dual cameras, this phone has been missing from Xiaomi’s website for a while now. The reason for that seems to be because Xiaomi has been working on the Redmi Pro 2.

Earlier today, leakster @Kjuma who is gradually building a reputation for genuine leaks posted a snapshot revealing tons of details of the upcoming device.

Redmi Pro 2 Specs

First, there is a camera change. The Redmi Pro 2 will not have dual cameras. It seems people weren’t too pleased with the performance of the dual camera combo of the Redmi Pro, so Xiaomi is ditching it for a single sensor. The new camera is actually a Sony IMX362 with a 1/2.55” sensor and a 1.4µm pixel. The camera has also got Dual Pixel autofocus.

The big change for me is actually the processor. The Redmi Pro launched with a Helio X25 SoC. The Helio X25 is actually a great processor but some of us wanted a Snapdragon variant but sadly there wasn’t one. The Redmi Pro 2 will be launching with a Snapdragon 660 processor this time. The Snapdragon 660 aka MSM 8976 Plus will take over from the 653 and 652 as the mid-range chip for 2017.

Another major change is the battery capacity which Xiaomi has bumped from 4050mAh to 4500mAh. There is no mention of a change in screen size though the display appears to be bigger than 5.5-inches. Notwithstanding, the larger battery should suffice even if the displau is bigger.

Redmi Pro 2 Price

The Redmi Pro 2 will be available in two storage variants according to the image. There will be a 4GB RAM variant with 64GB of built-in storage priced at ¥1599 (~$232) and a 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage priced at ¥1799 (~$262). Expect the prices to go higher when it launches though.

There is no mention of a release date but we are really excited about the new device. What do you think about the specs of the Redmi Pro 2?

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