Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S Specs and Price

[Yakub Oloyede]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S provides an excellent lens. You don't have to empty your wallet these days before you can get a good camera set-up that's worth sharing. All thanks to the Chinese tech OEM for making this possible. For this post's sake, our special thanks go to Xiaomi for launching the 48 MP main camera Redmi Note7S.

To be frank, it is not a gimmick to set up the camera on the phone. Yes, you've been reading that right. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S comes with a good camera setup that is similar to the Redmi Note 7 device we have. It also comes with good battery power and ample specifications besides the camera.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S Key Specs & Features

• 6.3 inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (409 ppi)
• Android 9.0 Pie
• Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
• 3GB RAM / 4GB RAM and 32GB and 64GB inbuilt storage
• Fingerprint scanner (Rear)
• 48 MP + 5 MP Rear Camera and 13 MP Front Camera
• 4G LET Network
• 18W Fast Battery Charging Capacity (Quick Charge 4)
• 4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery

Design and Display
In terms of body design, there’s nothing too special on the phone. It still maintains the same body with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 device. It’s built with glass both on the front and back with a plastic frame.

The smooth panel is where you will find the camera, an LED flash and the fingerprint scanner for security. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S has body dimensions of 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm and weight 186 grams. It also has splash resistant.

The Dot notch has a screen display size of 6.3 inches with an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. The screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 409 PPI density.

There’s display protection of corning gorilla glass 5 protecting the smartphone from scratch and crack.

Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S has a dual-camera configuration. The main shooter is an impressive 48 MP wide with an additional 5 MP depth sensor. The camera features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama and they can shoot 2k video quality.

Selfies lovers will get a front camera of 13 MP with HDR and 1080p@30fps video resolution which is also for video calling.

Hardware and Software
Powering the Android phone is Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 chipset with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.2 GHz. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S has Adreno 512 GPU to handle any graphics related issues and also for gaming.

Taking charge of the system is Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10 user interface slapped on top. For music and other file storage, the phone has 32GB internal storage coupled with 3GB RAM.

There is also a bigger variant with 64GB and 4GB RAM. You can still expand the memory up to 256GB which is if you’re willing to sacrifice the second SIM slot.

Battery and Network
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S has a non-removable battery capacity of 4000 mAh with support for fast battery charging 18W which uses Quick Charge 4.

It has 4G LTE Networks for fast browsing and downloads. Other options on the device are WiFi, Bluetooth, FM radio with recording, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS for navigation and 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S is now available for $159 on AliExpress.

In Nigeria, the phone is expected to sell for 60,000 Naira, while in Ghana, it will cost 900 GHS and 17,000 KES in Kenya. You can order it in multiple colors online.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S Specs

General Features
Platform: Android
Processor: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660, Octa-core (2.2 GHz quad-core Kryo 260 & 1.8 GHz quad-core Kryo 260)
GPU: Adreno 512
Memory: 3GB RAM / 4GB RAM
Colours: Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Astro White
Dimension: 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 186
SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
SIM Count: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display
Display: 6.3 inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (409 ppi)
Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Foldable Display: No

Camera
Rear Camera: 48 MP + 5 MP Camera
Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera: 13 MP Camera

Storage
Built-in Storage: 32GB / 64GB
Memory Card Support: Yes up to 256GB
Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support
2G GSM: Yes
2G CDMA 1X: Yes
3G WCDMA: Yes
3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G: No

Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
HSPA+: Yes
CDMA EVDO: Yes
4G LTE: Yes
5G: No
WLAN: Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: Yes
Infrared Blaster: Yes
USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Messaging
SMS/MMS: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push Emails: Yes
Email Protocol: Yes

Sensors & Control
Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: –
Barometer: No
SpO2: No
Pedometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: No
Gyroscope: Yes
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
Iris Scanner: No
Face Unlock: –
Stylus Pen: No
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
Voice Control: Yes

Other Features
Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
Wireless Charging: No
Built-in Mobile Payment: –
Water Resistant: No
Dust Resistant: No
Image Editor: Yes
Video Editor: Yes
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: Yes

Battery
Battery: 4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Talktime: –
Standby Time: –
Fast Charging: Yes, 18W Fast Battery Charging Capacity, (Quick Charge 4)