In a bid to expand the products under its Redmi brand, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 7 budget smartphone in India. The device was announced alongside the Redmi Y3 at an event today. The Redmi 7 features a modern design with competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. It was first launched last month in China.
Redmi 7: Design & Features
The newly launched Redmi 7 is the successor to last year’s Redmi 6 smartphone from the company. It measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs 180g. The device features a polycarbonate body with an attractive “Aura Smoke Design” at the back. The smartphone has a 6.26 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. To maintain the maximum screen real estate, a waterdrop notch is present on top of the display. Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front ensures the display stays protected against scratches and accidental drops. For biometrics and securely unlocking the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present on the device along with support for face unlock technology.
Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using the 14nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 506 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup comprising of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, an 8 MP camera is housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone will be available in the following memory variants.
- 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card. It also has a P2i coating for protection against accidental liquid splashes. The handset is available in three colour variants, namely Eclipse Black, Lunar Red and Comet Blue.
Pricing & Availability
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The Redmi 7 has been launched at a starting price of Rs 7,999 for the base model with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. The version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been priced at Rs. 8,999. It will be available online starting April 29 on Amazon.in and Mi.com and offline in the official Mi Home stores and certain retail outlets across the country.
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