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5 reasons why Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 should be your next smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Redmi Note 7 just recently launched in China and its impressive specifications have got everyone buzzed about it.

For Android diehards, this might be the Android phone you were waiting for while iPhone diehards might be forced to reconsider.

Below is a roundup of the top 5 features that make the smartphone a worthy purchase;

The 48-megapixel camera

The Redmi Note 7 carries a dual camera set-up featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor at the back.

In addition to the dual sensors, the phone carries a dual LED flash and supports HDR and Panorama modes.

The rear camera also comes with added features such as the f/1.8 aperture and a PDAF feature. For selfies, the phone boasts a 13-megapixel front camera with AI capabilities to improve your overall selfie experience.

The storage

The Note has a 6.3-inch LCD screen, a 4000mAh battery and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. For storage, the Redmi Note 7 comes in 3 different versions for each user.

The first version carries 3GB of RAM and internal storage of 32GB.

The second versions carry 4GB of RAM and internal storage worth 64GB for you to save all your movies and photos.

For those that feel like the 4GB is not enough RAM for a phone in this time and age, a third version carrying 6GB of RAM is a version made for you.

This third version also packs 64GB of internal storage.

For lovers of design, the Redmi Note 7 comes in different colors; Bright black, Fantasy Blue, Red and Twilight Gold.

Added protection

The Redmi Note 7 comes with water-tight seals at essential points like ports and buttons to protect the device’s internal parts from any external fluids that might cause damage.

The sim card slot, USB-Type C port, and 3.5mm Audio jack use these water tight seals to protect your phone from any accidental spills. However, the device is not waterproof.

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USB Type C

As already hinted on above, the Redmi Note 7 will be the company’s first Redmi series smartphone to carry the USB Type-C port.

Additionally, the smartphone supports Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging

The Redmi Note 7 price

Saving the best for last, the price of the Redmi Note 7 is by far the most impressive feature. With all the above-listed features, you really earn your money back.

The 3GB RAM version goes for around $150 USD, the 4GB RAM version goes for around $180 USD while the version that carries 6GB goes for around $210 USD.


Similar smartphones like the Huawei Nova 4 and the Honor View 20 go for $493 and $436 respectively which is more than twice as much as what the Redmi Note 7 6GB version costs.

If you are looking to purchase a new smartphone this 2018, this phone should be on your list.

Not only is its price affordable but the Redmi Note 7 is pushing the boundaries of how much you can get back in a phone with your money.

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