Redmi Note 7 is actually waterproof (kind of)

12 January 2019
It doesn't have an IP rating against water and dust but it has all the needed protection.

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  • AnonD-546724
  • pxh
  • 13 Jan 2019

[deleted post]So what kind of sensor is this ??? Advertised as 48mp on a motherboard that only support 25mp I'm quite lost

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    • musiqq
    • muC
    • 13 Jan 2019

    anyway ... at gearbest the Redmi Note 7 is starting from ~$300, I doubt that they'll sell it for $130s as promoted earlier this week.

      AnonD-454049, 13 Jan 2019lol read this https://media.weibo.cn/article?id=23094043... moreAnd that proves what?
      The sensor doesn't take full advantage of all the 48MP resolution, but the sensor itself contains 48 million pixels that work together to form larger pixels in exchange to lower resolution.
      According to your fact, the sensor might be using an interpolated 48MP image rather than a true 48MP one, but it still begs the question as to why Samsung advertised it as a 48MP sensor and why it has similar properties to the Sony IMX586, which is considered a "true" 48MP sensor.
      Obviously they differ in terms of photographic technique, but the point remains that there are still 48 million pixels inside the sensors on both Samsung and Sony.

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        • Anonymous
        • 0Bv
        • 13 Jan 2019

        A real waterproof phone should play underwater music.

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          • AnonD-454049
          • fX7
          • 13 Jan 2019

          Shanti Dope, 13 Jan 2019It is a possibility, so no need to assume that it was true.... morelol read this
          https://media.weibo.cn/article?id=2309404325933753463012&jumpfrom=weibocom

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            • AnonD-454049
            • fX7
            • 13 Jan 2019

            Anonymous, 12 Jan 2019Do a little research on Pixel binning. Maybe then you will ... morelol, you should do your reasearch. This sensor is not a a true 48 MP sensor

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              • Dan
              • 2Wn
              • 13 Jan 2019

              Splash resistance is a very nice extra at this price point!

                Genza, 12 Jan 2019Samsung also put ads on their phones but why they can't mak... morewhy would they voluntarily lower their devices' price and hurt their financial when there are willing buyers?

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                  • Anonymous
                  • D0d
                  • 13 Jan 2019

                  AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019lol your crackpot theory is laughable. Why would xiaomi go ... moreThis phone has 48MP camera sensor from Samsung. You need to improve your GK

                    AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019lol your crackpot theory is laughable. Why would xiaomi go ... moreIt is a possibility, so no need to assume that it was true.
                    Yeah sure, there's no dedicated ISP. The point still stands that it is a TRUE 48MP sensor containing 48 million pixels in a 1/2" sensor size.
                    Interpolated my arse.....it only switches to 12MP in low light for pixel binning, otherwise it will use all of its 48MP resolution.
                    But I guess you're just sad because your flagship phone is using a lower tier sensor than this mid ranger....

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                      • Maria
                      • PA7
                      • 13 Jan 2019

                      rizki1, 13 Jan 2019Thank you Xiaomi for this QUALITY phone with low priceAs long as Redmi by Xiaomi apply Android One or at least no bloatware/3rd app/local app - simple UI - I will be Redmi fan forever. I feel MIUI now is too much bloatware and not too simple as it is used to be. Honestly, Samsung UI which used to have complex UI has a simple UI now and even no local app/3rd app. Yes, Samsung still have their own app but they all can be hidden/disabled.

                        Thank you Xiaomi for this QUALITY phone with low price

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                          • Anonymous
                          • XS%
                          • 13 Jan 2019

                          Genza, 12 Jan 2019Samsung also put ads on their phones but why they can't mak... moreYup you are right but other phones display not great as Samsung's display

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                            • Anonymous
                            • Kx1
                            • 13 Jan 2019

                            Anonymous, 12 Jan 2019Sth is strange , its price is too damn low for such feature... moreIt'll cost 200 euro on Europe. And cost around $180 globally.

                            They had released redmi note 3 and mi5 which was a steal for spec years ago (especially if you put costum rom)

                              More to limited water resistance than water proof actually there is no truly water proof phone in the world because even Ip68 certified phone also not truly water proof because that phone only can survive 1/2 hour in 1 metre water. For me the truly water proof concept should be the phone can survive longer in a deeper depth.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Njs
                                • 12 Jan 2019

                                AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019lol your crackpot theory is laughable. Why would xiaomi go ... moreThey are not interpolated from 12mp it's the opposit In reality it has 48mp but it uses 4in 1 4 pixel are merged to form one big pixel and this is a good feature (this is a pro and not a con) to improve the lowlight photography

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • XNU
                                  • 12 Jan 2019

                                  AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019lol your crackpot theory is laughable. Why would xiaomi go ... moreDo a little research on Pixel binning. Maybe then you will get the point.

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                                    • mleaf
                                    • MxL
                                    • 12 Jan 2019

                                    You get ads if your seller installs vendor rom. Gearbest is bad for that. And you may even get worse than just ads. That's why only buy from sellers who install official roms only. My Xiaomi is official Global ROM..used it for 2+ years - not one ad.

                                      Bailey, 12 Jan 2019Dont forget, they put ads on their OS and software so they ... moreAll the ads can be disabled in the phone settings and Xiaomi apps settings, you're quite ignorant.

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                                        • AnonD-454049
                                        • fXr
                                        • 12 Jan 2019

                                        Shanti Dope, 12 Jan 2019Oh thank you Mr. Incorrect. Last time I've checked, the se... morelol your crackpot theory is laughable. Why would xiaomi go to the trouble of making a custom isp for a $150 phone? The 48 MP is interpolated from 12 MP, that's all. The sensor you are referring to can only capture 12 million pixels so it's not a true 48 MP sensor. You should check your facts before running your mouth