Nine days after we noticed Xiaomi Philippines teasing the Redmi Note 7 for a few minutes, the company has finally confirmed that
(Update, March 20: It’s launched in the Philippines! Read Redmi Note 7 launched in PH with 18 months of warranty.)
In an invite sent to the local media, Xiaomi revealed that the Redmi Note 7 is launching in the Philippines on March 20, a little over two months after it debuted in China as the first product of Redmi since operating independently from Xiaomi.
Coming on March 20
This phone is considered the cheapest device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. In China, the model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage is priced at only ¥999 (roughly P7,886 or $149). The variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, on the other hand, sells for ¥1,399 or P11,044 or $208).
SEE ALSO: Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Which to buy and why
Its official announcement signals a three-way fight with the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the Realme 3. The former has been introduced in the Philippines with a price tag of P10,990 ($208) while Realme’s second product offering in the country, expected to retail for less than P10,000 (less than $189) will become official on March 19.
Redmi Note 7 specs
- 6.3-inch LCD display, 2,340 x 1,080 resolution (19.5:9)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
- 3GB/6GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB expandable storage
- Dual 48MP and 5MP rear cameras
- 13MP front camera
- Fingerprint reader (rear-mounted)
- 4,000mAh battery with fast charging via Type-C
- MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie
- Blue, red, and black color variants
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