Redmi Note 7S is official: The most-affordable 48 MP camera smartphone in India

Xiaomi India has officially launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S in India, which is also the most affordable smartphone in the country with a 48 MP primary camera. As we expected, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S uses the Samsung ISOCELL GM-1 sensor, and here is everything you need to know about the Redmi Note 7S.

Design

Just like the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Redmi Note 7S comes with an all-glass design and a plastic mid-frame. The smartphone uses 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass on the front and back, which gives the device a premium look. There is a dot-drop notch, similar to the Redmi Note 7, and the device retains the headphone jack and the USB type C port.

Specifications

The Redmi Note 7S comes with a 6.3-inch display with FHD+ resolution, protected by 2.5D curved tempered glass. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC powers the smartphone with 2.2 GHz clock speed, and the device will be available in either 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for additional storage expansion.

The smartphone has a dual camera set up at the back with a fingerprint sensor, and the main camera setup consists of a 48 MP primary camera and a 5 MP depth camera. On the front, the device has a 13 MP selfie camera with 1080p video recording capability.

A 4000 mAh Li-ion battery powers the smartphone with a USB type C port for charging and data syncing. The device also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, and one has to buy the fast charger separately, as the retail package comes with a 10W (5V and 2A) adapter.

Price and availability

The base variant of the Redmi Note 7S with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage retails for Rs 10,999, whereas the model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage sells for Rs 12,999. Both variants will be available via Flipkart and Mi.com, and Mi Homes from 23rd of May @ 12:00 PM.