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:
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.