Xiaomi Redmi Pro with Dual Primary Cameras And Deca-Core chipset Launched

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 27 Jul 2016

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One of the largest Chinese smartphone makers, Xiaomi, has presented the much awaited Redmi Pro ( as reported earlier). The new Redmi flagship comes in Gold, Dark Gray, and Silver colors and a starting price of RNB 1499 which translated to approx 15,112 in Indian rupee.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro

Taking a leaf out of LG and Huawei’s book, Xiaomi for the first time introduced dual primary camera module in the Redmi Pro. The additional 5MP camera on the rear acts as a depth sensor and is used to capture images with shallow depth of field (Bokeh effect).

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MediaTek’s new set of Helio Chipsets employs IMagiQ ISP, which specializes in handling dual rear cameras.The ISP is capable of real-time depth mapping as well (during previews). We expect to see many phones integrating dual rear cameras in the near future.

Following standard 2016 norms, the Xioami Redmi Pro exterior flaunts a brushed aluminum body and CNC chamfered edges. The new Redmi flagship features a ceramic home button embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro1

On the specification front, the Redmi Pro is backed by MediaTek’s HelioX 25 deca-core ticking at 2.5GHz. The chipset is backed by a Mali –T880 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. There will also be an Helio X20variant with a comparatively lower price tag. On the front, it bears a 5.5-inch OLED display which as per company claims offer 100 percent NTSC color gamut.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro FAQ – Everything You Need To Know

Xiaomi Redmi Pro Specifications And Features:

Model	Xiaomi Redmi Pro
Display	5.5-Inch, Full HD, OLED Display
Processor	MediaTek Helio X20 / MediaTek Helio X25, Mali-T880GPU
RAM	3GB /4GB
Internal Storage	32GB/ 64GB/128GB
Software	Android Marshmallow based MIUI 8
Primary Camera	Dual Camera 13MP +5MP sensor, LED Flash, PDAF, 4K video recording
Secondary Camera	5MP Front-Facing Camera, 1080p video recording
Battery	4050 mAh, Dash fast charging, USB type C
Others	Dual SIM, 4G LTE, VoLTE Fingerprint Sensor, OTG
Price	15,199 INR (expected)

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a tech journalist and editor at Smartprix, where he reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. In his 12 years in media, he has reviewed over 1,000 devices. Since joining Smartprix in 2015, his reviewing philosophy has been simple: cut through the spec sheets and tell readers how a gadget actually holds up in daily life.

Before moving to digital tech journalism, Deepak covered sports and worked for legacy print publications, including Hindustan Times and The Statesman. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University and is based in Noida.

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