Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro Rumors: Device Gets Certification In China, May Be Unveiled Soon
November is reportedly the time when Xiaomi will unveil its latest phablet, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro. According to a report in Tech Times, the device was reportedly spotted getting 3C certification in China, indicating that its release may be happening soon. The report also said that Xiaomi may be looking at this device to regain their foothold in sales in China, after Huawei recently beat them as the top-selling manufacturer in the country.
Although Xiaomi has been quiet about the rumored device and its specs, this does not stop rumors from circulating. The Redmi Note 2 Pro is reportedly a slight upgrade in terms of specs of the Redmi Note 2 smartphone. The main difference is the premium design and the addition of a fingerprint scanner.
Compared to the Note 2 smartphone, the new device is rumored to have an all-metal design, thus giving it a premium look. Previous image leaks show the device with an all-metal body and the location of a fingerprint scanner just below the main rear camera. According to these leaks, the device will be offered in two variants, one with a fingerprint scanner and one without.
Get Our Latest News for FREE
According to a report in TimesNews, the device was seen on China's certification site with three different model numbers. No information was given about the difference between these models as it was not apparent in the site as well.
In terms of specs, the Note 2 Pro will sport a 5.5-inch screen with full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Under the hood, it will be powered by an octa-core Helio X10 processor paired with 2 GB of RAM. If it will be the same as the Note 2 smartphone, it will likely offer 32 GB of internal storage space which is expandable via microSD support. Its cameras will be a 13-megapixel rear-facing shooter and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. In terms of software, it will run the latest MIUI7 on top of Android Lollipop.
Given the device's premium build however, the price may likely be steeper than that of the Note 2 smartphone.
