Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro Review: Which One Is The Better Buy?

Xiaomi has done it again! The global electronic giants from China are known for their low and medium-budget smartphones. Apart from being feature-laden, one of the prime reasons Xiaomi is making huge waves is the value for money factor. Combined with mobile offers and coupons on Flipkart, the price point is a huge deciding factor behind Xiaomi smartphones being sold like hot cakes.

The latest addition to this family is the new Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. Although the variants are nearly the same, they differ slightly in terms of price and features. However, there is no doubt that whatever variant you are going to choose, you can't go wrong. With a powerful processor, unmatched camera, a bright display, and other cool features, Redmi's Note 7 versions have been their best till date. Apart from being So, without further ado, let's get down to the brass tacks.

Processor

The Redmi Note 7 sports a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, giving it an edge over most phones in that bracket. Powerful gaming experience and a seamless experience between switching apps, this phone is lightning fast!

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, which is definitely one of the best processors out there. It even gives the Snapdragon 710 a stiff competition. With a superior GPU over Note 7 and a powerful Kryo core, there is no doubt that the Redmi Note 7 Pro easily wins this segment. And that too with a pretty big margin.

Display

When it comes to display, both phones fare well. Both have a large 6.3inch screen with a pixel density of 409 ppi. With a 1080 x 2340 pixels screen resolution and a Corning Gorilla Glass v5, Redmi proves why it is one of the most well-adorned phones. No other phone in this price range can match up to its superior display! Now watch movies with an unmatched retina display.

Camera

This is where interesting. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is a beast when it comes to the camera. It has a 48+5 MP rear camera and a 13MP selfie camera. That's not all! It has an Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor and supports a resolution of 8000x6000 pixels. And now with the new MIUI 10 update, it has only got better! Video recording is also really good and are supported at:

● 3840x2160 @ 30 fps

● 1920x1080 @ 60 fps

● 1280x720 @ 120 fps

In comparison, the Redmi Note 7 supports a 12+2 MP dual rear camera and a 13 MP selfie camera. It also has an Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor and supports a resolution of 4000x3000 pixels. It supports video recording at:

● 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

● 1280x720 @ 120 fps

In this segment, the Note 7 Pro is eons ahead of Note 7. In fact, Note 7 Pro's main USP was the upgraded and beast of a camera. And it left us spellbound. No more bad pictures ever, even in low light! Keep Instagramming without any worry.

Battery

Both these phones have a powerful 4000mAh non-removable Li-Polymer battery. It supports quick-charging, so never a problem if it ever goes down! Although the battery can't be removed manually, that is hardly a let-down since most phones come with a non-removable battery.

Storage

The Redmi Note 7 comes in two variants:3 GB|32GB and 4 GB|64 G. It is expandable up to 256 GB. The Note 7 Pro also has an expandable memory of 256 GB. However, it has variants of 4GB|64GB and 6GB|128GB. You can use the hybrid slot for an external SD and bulk your phone with all the media you want!

Others

There are certain other similarities between the phone. We have listed it down:

● Supports 3.5mm audio jack

● Fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock

● No type-C charging

● Supports Bluetooth v5.0

● Dual nano sim (hybrid)

Price

The Redmi Note 7 is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB variant, while the 4GB variant is priced at Rs. 11,999.

Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB variant while the 6Gb variant is priced at Rs. 16,999.

There is no doubt that these are great phones and are a complete value for money. However, you can get them cheap if you utilize gift cards or coupons on mobiles while making the purchase.

Conclusion

No matter what you opt for, the Redmi Note's latest versions are definitely something to die for. The phone boasts of quality at a very affordable price. It looks very elegant and sleek as well. Arguably the best smartphone it is price bracket, they have no stiff competition for a while. So, if budget is a concern and quality is what you are looking for, go buy this piece of art without hesitating even for a minute.