Rumor: Redmi Note 8 Pro with Snapdragon 730G coming soon

The last time Xiaomi launched a Redmi Note phone with two different processors was the Redmi Note 4. It originally launched with an Helio X20 processor and about 5 months later, a Snapdragon 625-powered version was announced. The same thing may happen again with the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T processor. When it launched, there were skepticisms about the processor due to it being from MediaTek but reviews have shown it is a more than capable processor. However, new info has surfaced and it reveals there will be a Snapdragon 730G version of the phone.

The info comes from Twitter user Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) via a tweet he posted. According to him, the new Xiaomi phones with model numbers M1912G7BE and M1912G7BC that appeared on the database of China Communications Commission (3C) belong to the Redmi Note 8 Pro powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G processor.

A Snapdragon 730G version of the Redmi Note 8 Pro will definitely be well-received. It will also be an alternative to phones like the OPPO Reno 2, Realme X2, and the Realme XT 730G version scheduled for release in India in December.

Xiaomishka adds in his tweet that the Redmi K30 with model number M1911U2E, 5G and MediaTek processor should launch in December. The phone will support both standalone and non-standalone 5G networks. With respect to design, the Redmi K30 will have a display with a punch hole for dual cameras similar to the Galaxy S10+.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro was announced in September. It has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop notch that houses a 20MP selfie camera. The Helio G90T processor is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A 64MP camera sits on the back of the phone along with an 8MP ultra wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, audio jack, NFC, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge.

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