Xiaomi Redmi Pro Review – Dual Cameras Anyone?

Redmi Pro Review

Xiaomi’s latest mobile, the Redmi Pro. It has an interesting dual camera set up for depth of field blurred background photos using a primary 13MP rear camera and a secondary 5MP rear camera. The results are good most of the time but is it something we really need in a mobile? Other phones like the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra I reviewed can do this via software. Below you’ll find my Xiaomi Redmi Pro review, it’s only 7 minutes one of my shortest reviews yet but crammed full of the essential info you need to know.

 

The Xiaomi Redmi Pro has some pretty beefy specs:

  • A MediaTek Helio X25 or X20 Deca-core CPU
  • Mali T880 GPU
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB or 64GB ROM
  • 5.5 inch OLED screen with 521 nits of brightness with very good blacks and colors.
  • Brushed metal rear housing
  • Type-C port and fast charging support, although the included charger isn’t a fast charge variant.

Rear Redmi Pro Camera samples:

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Overall I rate this a good mobile, but nothing amazing. It has a decent screen, good build, battery life, it’s super fast and the camera can take a very nice photo. But the front facing camera is horrible, only records 480p can you believe it! And that dual camera feels more like a gimmick to me that I would hardly use. I would have preferred a 16MP OIS camera with 4k video support.

Banggood currently lists the Redmi Pro starting from $269 (3GB/32GB version) and the Redmi Note 3 Pro from $145 (2GB/16GB version)

I can’t help but feel the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 3 is a better deal. Sure the Helio X25 is faster, but if you don’t need that power you would be better of with the Redmi Note 3 Pro. It’s still a decent mobile for the price.

Video tech reviewer and tech blogger. I have a huge interest in the latest tech, tablets, laptops, mobiles, drones, and even e-scooters. Active in the tech community since 2008 days of the Omnia i900 Windows phone. Samsungi8910omnia.com, Samsunggalaxysforums.com founder from way back.

5 Comments

  1. Does anyone know if Xiaomi has enabled PumpExpress+ fast charging on the Redmi Pro? The Helio X20/X25 has support for it. But is the max charging speed on Redmi Pro at 5V/2A like with the included charger?

  2. Do you have more of the stereo mode video? That’s the killer feature(if implemented well) nobody else including the upcoming iphone 7 plus has. btw, how come your cat is not trying to run away when you put her out?

  3. imagebam is blocked in my country. Please upload to another site.

  4. A bit confused by the last sentence”. You mean “I can’t help but feel the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better deal” right ?

    • Sorry Yes, if you don’t need the power of the Helio X25. It’s been a busy few days…

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