Xiaomi Redmi Pro launched with deca-core Helio X25 SoC, dual rear cameras and more

Xiaomi has launched the much rumoured Redmi Pro at an event in China today. The metal clad Redmi Pro will come in three variants with different storage and chipsets. The base model priced at RMB 1499 (approx Rs 15,200) will have the Helio X20 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Then there is the mid-tier model priced at RMB 1699 (approx Rs 17,200) which will have Helio X25 chipset with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. Finally the flagship model will be priced at RMB 1999 (approx Rs 20,200) will come with Helio X25 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. [caption id=“attachment_327098” align=“aligncenter” width=“485”]  Image: Xiaomi[/caption] The Xiaomi Redmi Pro is expected to come in gold, silver and dark grey variants. It comes with a metallic build and has a USB Type C port at its base. The USP of the Redmi Pro is the presence of the dual rear camera setup. There is a 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor (to capture image data) which will work with the 5MP Samsung sensor (to capture depth data). There is a flash module placed between the two cameras. There is also a 5MP front-facing camera. Xiaomi is targetting this smartphone at photography enthusiasts. [caption id=“attachment_327097” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Image: Xiaomi[/caption] On the inside, you get the deca-core processors with the Helio X20 and Helio X25 chipsets which are paired with Mali T880 GPUs. There will also be a fingerprint sensor on the home button, a 5.5-inch OLED display with 2.5D curved glass. It will come with a hybrid dual SIM configuration. [caption id=“attachment_327100” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Image: Xiaomi[/caption] The phones will come with a 4050mAh battery capacity. Redmi Pro will launch in China on 6 August, and hopefully arrive in India soon. However, there is no official date for the India launch yet.