Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

• Pros
• • Premium design
  • Very good cameras
  • Decent performance and excellent battery life
• Cons
• • Ads in the interface affect usage experience
  • A few software quirks

• Verdict

As per the findings from a recent survey we conducted online, the Rs 10k - Rs 20k price segment is the most popular among smartphone users in India currently, and that`s exactly where the Redmi Note 7 Pro sits… with its lower variant going slightly below the Rs 15k mark. This segment has quite a few powerful and notable contenders, including the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), and the OPPO K1 (first impressions). Plus, the upcoming Realme 3 Pro is bound to present solid competition too. However, the... Read Full Verdict  

As per the findings from a recent survey we conducted online, the Rs 10k - Rs 20k price segment is the most popular among smartphone users in India currently, and that`s exactly where the Redmi Note 7 Pro sits… with its lower variant going slightly below the Rs 15k mark. This segment has quite a few powerful and notable contenders, including the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), and the OPPO K1 (first impressions). Plus, the upcoming Realme 3 Pro is bound to present solid competition too. However, the biggest competition is likely to come from Samsung, which has two worthy options in this class, namely the Galaxy A50 (review) and the Galaxy M30 (first impressions), both of which boast triple camera setups at the rear. While the A50 is priced a tad higher and gets things into POCO F1 (review) territory, the Galaxy M30 is priced in the same range as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The wide-angle shooters on the M30 could very well tip the scales in its favour, as it provides really useful functionality. Plus, Samsung`s Super AMOLED displays are still the best in the business. Clearly, Samsung has gotten its act together and the coming months are likely to see strong rivalry from the top two smartphone brands in India. So while the Redmi Note 7 Pro seems to be a turning point in the brand`s journey, Xiaomi will need to pull up its socks and work hard to retain its top spot in the country. All said and done, the Redmi Note 7 has what it takes to rise above the rest and come across as a solid, compelling option. While Xiaomi has its task cut out in order to ensure it issues a few software updates to fix the niggles we reported, the device ticks most boxes - premium glass design, powerful specs, capable cameras and good battery life. The Note 7 Pro stands out as yet another VFM smartphone from the brand, and the one that deserves your hard-earned cash if you`re looking for a daily driver priced south of Rs 18k.