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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MaxLine, 12 Jan 2019Well, technically, it takes 12MP shots only, and then inter... moreYou are incorrect again. It is a true 48mpx sensor. It's just that it is being used to merge 4 pixels into 1 to create better images. That's a software job.

And if one wants, manual mode offers True Blue 48mpx images without any pixel binning. But obviously they will be worse in quality.

    Shanti Dope, 12 Jan 2019Oh thank you Mr. Incorrect. Last time I've checked, the se... moreWell, technically, it takes 12MP shots only, and then interpolates them into 48MP. So while the end result is a 48MP image, it wouldn't be quite as detailed as a normal image taken at a native resolution of 48MP itself.

    While calling it a 12MP sensor is wrong, saying that it is a 48MP sensor is also kinda not right. It's like a pseudo 48MP camera.

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      • 12 Jan 2019

      They used plastic frame instead of metal

        Shanti Dope, 12 Jan 2019Wow, Xiaomi is stepping up the standards for low budget pho... moreTrue. For 50 Euros more I'm using the Chinese J7 Prime (find specs under On7 2016) with an SD625 though ;)

          LEEDAQ, 12 Jan 2019do you really need waterproof on the phone? how badly do yo... moreDoes give you peace of mind in case of an accident like if you've got stuck in rains, accidentally drop it in a puddle/pool, etc. Those that want to shower with or knowingly wet it are ridiculous people in my opinion.

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            LEEDAQ, 12 Jan 2019do you really need waterproof on the phone? how badly do yo... moreThey wash their phone occasionally.

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              Asa, 12 Jan 2019This phone its just looking better and better This is a Pocophone F1 for low end price range hehe :D

                LEEDAQ, 12 Jan 2019do you really need waterproof on the phone? how badly do yo... moreNeed to watch pink clips under shower.

                  do you really need waterproof on the phone? how badly do you guys treat your phone seriously??? some splash of water wouldn't affect your phone unless you dip your phone in the water

                    stanley77, 12 Jan 2019maybe there will be later also redmi note 7 pro model with ... moreDefinitely. And the same 48MP sensor, but the Sony IMX586 one instead of Samsung's lower grade one.

                      AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019Redmi note 7 has a 12 MP sensor you genius. It uses 4 in 1 ... moreOh thank you Mr. Incorrect.
                      Last time I've checked, the sensor was a Samsung 48MP 1/2" ISOCELL one, and it performs pixel binning to capture 12MP images. Oh, and this one will also have the capability to capture in full resolution, because what's the point of having all those pixels if one will just utilize 1/4 of it?
                      It takes full 48MP images in daylight and only switches to 12MP pixel binning in low light, so it's STILL taking full 48MP images.

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                        AnonD-454049, 12 Jan 2019Redmi note 7 has a 12 MP sensor you genius. It uses 4 in 1 ... moreYou are the genuis 4 in 1 pixel passes from 48mp to 12mp and not the opposit and it is used only at lowlight do his idea might be true

                          maybe there will be later also redmi note 7 pro model with snapdragon 710 and NFC ,who knows ;) if only..

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                            The phone is amazing and the camera quality is sure gonna kill the market

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                              Shanti Dope, 12 Jan 2019It might be using a custom ISP made by Xiaomi to allow its ... moreRedmi note 7 has a 12 MP sensor you genius. It uses 4 in 1 pixel binning to create 48 MP image. You should read the news instead of making up stories

                                Can Xiaomi shrink this phone to 5.7" platform? A.k.a non-note version?

                                It's fine if little bit thicker to keep the 4000mAh battery.

                                  Dings., 12 Jan 2019Is the Snapdragon 660 version on redmi note 7 a modificatio... moreIt might be using a custom ISP made by Xiaomi to allow its full potential.
                                  Look at the P20 Pro. Its ISP is considerably weaker than, say the SD835, which in itself also doesn't support 48MP full resolution, but it still works with such sensor nonetheless.

                                    Wow, Xiaomi is stepping up the standards for low budget phones!
                                    Funny yet very shameful to think that Samsung couldn't offer even a SD625 at this price point.....

                                      Good

                                        Is the Snapdragon 660 version on redmi note 7 a modification series ?

                                        because redmi note 7 uses a 48 megapixel camera while reading on the Qualcomm website this processor only supports a 25 megapixel camera

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