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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with 48MP camera, Redmi 7 launched in Sri Lanka

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The official launch of the Xiaomi Redmi 7 Note by (from left) Mobitel Senior Manager – Data, Devices & Enterprise Strategy Yasiru Abeygunawardane, Generation Next Communications Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Goonaratne, Mobitel Chief Executive Officer Nalin Perera, Xiaomi India Head of Overseas Expansion Sanket Agarwal and Xiaomi Sri Lanka Country General Manager Vidya Sagar. 

Xiaomi, global technology leader today announced Redmi Note 7 and Redmi 7 in Sri Lanka, the two latest smartphones in the highly-popular Redmi series in partnership with Mobitel the National Mobile Service Provider in Sri Lanka. The stunning Redmi Note 7 offers a flagship-level experience with a powerful 48MP rear camera and a gorgeous dual-tone gradient glass design while the powerful Redmi 7 comes with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 632 Mobile Platform and a high-capacity 4000mAh battery.

Redmi Note 7 – The 48MP beast 

Stunning all-new design
Redmi Note 7 marks the greatest shift in design in the series, sporting a new premium style with the front and rear covered in Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5. The gorgeous 19.5:9 Dot Drop display measures 6.3 inches diagonally and has a FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080. Redmi Note 7 screen's high pixel density and accurate colors (84% NTSC color gamut) offer one of the finest visual experiences in its class.

Class-leading camera for amazing photos even in low light
On the back, Redmi Note 7 sports the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 backside-illuminated CMOS sensor that has 48 million physical pixels. When taking pictures, the sensor uses Samsung’s Tetracell technology that merges four pixels to work as one large 1.6µm pixel. This greatly increases light sensitivity and makes the resulting 12MP image much brighter and clearer, even in low-light conditions.

Furthermore, Xiaomi couples Redmi Note 7’s cameras with the latest AI features, including the night mode photography feature that was introduced along with Xiaomi’s flagship Mi MIX 3, as well as AI scene detection, AI beautify and AI portraits that allow users to create amazing photos with ease.

Uncompromised performance and battery life
Redmi Note 7 is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 AIE SoC, with a 2.2GHz maximum clock speed, ensuring uncompromised peak performance when playing games and processing data.

Redmi Note 7 carries on the Redmi tradition of excellent battery life with its large 4000mAh battery, which will last over a day for almost all users. Recharge via the USB Type-C port, and enjoy shorter charging times thanks to support for Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4. Redmi Note 7 also includes an IR blaster capable of controlling numerous home appliances, such as televisions or air conditioners. In addition, it comes with Smart PA audio for louder and higher-quality sound.

The newly launched Xiaomi Redmi 7 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7  

Built to last
Redmi Note 7 is built to be reliable, designed to last so users can use it worry-free for longer. It features Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on the front and back, making it better equipped to handle daily wear and tear. Corners on the chassis are also reinforced, further improving durability. In addition, buttons and ports come with watertight seals to lessen the impact of accidental splashes that may occur in everyday use.
 
Redmi 7 – Your performance partner

Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 for smooth daily use
Redmi 7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Mobile Platform. This chipset features the Qualcomm® Kryo™ 250 Octa-core CPU.Redmi 7 is designed to support fluid gaming and a great experience for daily use.

Dot Drop Design 
Featuring a 6.26” HD+ Dot Drop display, Redmi 7 has 4-sided curved gradient design with reduced bezels that comes in three colors: Comet Blue, Lunar Red, and Eclipse Black. The large LCD display with 19:9 aspect ratio allows for an immersive gaming and video experience. In order to ensure durability, Redmi 7 uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 for its display.

Prolonged standby time and enhanced sound quality
With an upgraded 4000mAh battery and system optimizations, Redmi 7 has a standby time of up to 400 hours. Redmi 7 produces better sound quality and offers an increase in volume to ensure clarity during media playback and in calls by using a larger speaker than its predecessor. Redmi 7 is also equipped with an infrared sensor, so you can use it as a universal remote, compatible with over 4000 home electronics and appliances.

Speaking on the occasion, Vidya Sagar, General Manager - Sri Lanka, Xiaomi India said, “Redmi Note 7 and Redmi 7 are a remarkable additions to our powerful line of Redmi smartphones in Sri Lanka, bringing our core philosophy to life - innovation for everyone. Redmi Note 7 Pro features a powerful 48MP camera, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while offering a stunning Aura Design. Redmi 7 brings brings the perfect amalgamation of design and performance to everyone. With such incredible offerings, we are excited to bring two great products  for our Mi Fans and consumers who look forward to enjoying innovative products with best specs of great quality at a truly honest price.”

Price and availability

Redmi Note 7 will come in Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Nebula Red. It will retail at LKR 33,999 for the 3GB+32GB version, LKR 36,999 for 4GB+64GB, and LKR 39,999 for 4GB+128GB. Starting April 5th, Redmi Note 7 and Redmi 7 will go on sale in Sri Lanka via selected Mobitel outlets, retail outlets and Daraz.com. Redmi 7 will retail at LKR 21,999 for the 2GB+16GB version and LKR 25,999 for the 3GB+32GB version. Both the devices will be available with a data bundling offer with Mobitel, nationwide along with selected Mobitel stores. Redmi Note 7 will offer talk time of LKR 150 monthly for 3 months & 4GB monthly for 12 months and Redmi 7 will be offering talk time worth LKR. 150 monthly for 3 months & 2GB monthly for 6 months. Mobitel is also making a special data offer of 48 GB free data on the 48MP Redmi Note 7 and a 12GB free data on Redmi 7 for the users. 

Speaking on partnering with Xiaomi for data offers, Isuru Dissanayake, Senior General Manager, Marketing of Mobitel said, “Mobitel is one of the leading network providers in the country and we are excited to partner with Xiaomi for two of their most coveted devices. We will be offering a 48GB data offer to complement the 48mp camera that Redmi Note 7 is bringing to the market. We look forward to changing the lives of several consumers in Sri Lanka by providing the best of both worlds - best in class smartphone technology and seamless internet connectivity.”