Xiaomi, the undisputed leader in the Indian smartphone market, has recently announced its latest budget prince, the Redmi 7.While the cameras did well in well-lit environments, it didn’t do as well in low-light conditions. However, for a handset at this price range, we can’t expect ultra-slim bezels all around.SoftwareThe Redmi 7 runs on Android 9 Pie with an MIUI 10. This makes the handset not just beautiful, but durable as well, and in the process expands the customer base of those seeking to own a stylish handset without breaking the bank. With the 2. For this design, Xiaomi has dubbed it as Aura Smoke which denotes its gradient appearance. Offering a 4000mAh battery, the Redmi 7 can last a day with heavy usage. The brand has crammed in a massive 4000mAh battery here, making it a sure shot option for the budget conscious who want an all-day battery and then some more.VerdictThe 2GB/32GB variant of the Redmi 7 is priced at Rs 7,999 while the 3GB/32GB option costs an additional Rs 1,000.Xiaomi throws in a 10W charger in the packaging which unfortunately doesn’t come with fast charge support. During tests, we observed that after using the handset to stream videos and music, check emails, play games as well as being glued to WhatsApp with some Google Duo video calling thrown in, the battery still had about 10 per cent of juice at the end of the workday. However, at this price range, we are simply nitpicking. This software, for the most part, is intuitive and those switching from a rival brand will have no issues getting used to the interface. Having reviewed a few Xiaomi handsets in the past, we have noticed that the sheer number of ads in the Redmi 7 is hard to ignore.Overall, the design of the Redmi 7 is pretty great — just excuse the plastic finish.BatteryAnother highlight of the Redmi 7 is the 4000mAh battery powering it which is a major step-up from the Redmi 6.The Redmi 7 comes in three exciting colours — Eclipse Black, Lunar Red and Comet Blue. The SoC is designed on a 14nm FinFET process and the main aim of providing this chip in the handset is to focus on power efficiency. However, at this price, asking for that would be a stretch. It boasts a tempting Rs 7,999 price tag that aims to unsettle worthy competitors such as the Realme C1 and the Samsung Galaxy M10 in a bid to stake its claim as the best affordable smartphone ever. Xiaomi is once again paving the way for bringing features of higher priced handsets into the budget segment.2 skin on top. To the top, you get the infrared blaster and the 3. The apps open almost instantly making it a pretty zippy device considering its lowly price tag. With these colours, Xiaomi has added a stylish gradient design on a polycarbonate shell that’s rarely seen on handsets at this price point.The Redmi 7 uses an HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, features a curved 2. Last year, Xiaomis Redmi series came with a rather boring and consistent design even though the specifications were pretty good. Also, we noticed some focusing issues, but this was intermittent.

We ran the usual litany of benchmarks and it did as expected with nothing negative to write home about.Apart from being a smartphone makeup organizer wholesale brand, Xiaomi is also an Internet brand.The plastic rear does add a bit of device security in terms of accidental drops and it feels a lot secure in comparison to glass found on the Redmi Note 7 series. While you won’t get flagship grade performances, the handset is more than capable of holding its own. Being an Internet brand, they are in the business of implementing ads in their handsets. During testing, we observed that it managed to last the entire work day and then some. While shooting images in well-lit conditions, photos appeared natural, with the right amount of vibrancy and saturation.DisplayOne of the stand-out features of the Redmi 7 is the large HD 6.5D glass, the Redmi 7 is able to be grasped easily and feels comfortable in the palm. If you find plastics an issue, then you better opt for the Redmi Note 7 series as they offer a Gorilla Glass 5 protected rear with a metal frame, but at a higher price.The handset features a dual-rear camera sensor and an LED flash which is getting increasingly common these days on handsets in the sub Rs 8K price bracket; this is more expected than surprising. Is this handset recommendable? Our answer is a definite yes. Because of this title, they manage to keep the cost of their handsets down to a minimum. At the bottom you find the micro USB charging port, the speaker and microphone, while at the side, the volume rockers and power button finds its home.For a handset price this competitively, the Redmi 7 offers some pretty stellar image quality which is seldom found on rival devices.The Redmi 7’s display can be classified as decent at best and colours may feel a tad underexposed making them appear dull.5D screen that’s protected by Gorilla Glass 5. So if your budget lies in the sub Rs 8K price range, then this handset is your best bet, no quests asked. Apart from the ads, we found the overall experience of the handset to be quite solid and intuitive. A neat feature added to the budget device is that it comes with AI-enabled scene detection.26-inch Dot Notch display.Apart from this, the Redmi 7 features a great design and speedy performances all across the board. The SD 632 helps in driving a smoother OS experience as well as having the some capabilities to run games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 on the lowest settings. The screen is pretty bright though, and viewing content even in bright sunlight is completely good.The Redmi 7 offers a beautiful designed handset with a powerful battery in a budget price. However, since it comes with the gradient finish, it is seriously susceptible to fingerprint residue.While this may be irritating for most, there are ways to reduce the number of ads; but it’s a workaround process which most people wouldn’t be bothered to even do.8GHz which promises ample processing capabilities while maintaining power efficiency. If you want a handset that runs smoothly and can handle exhaustive 3D apps, then the 3GB variant would be a better bet amongst the two variants available.In for review, we received the Lunar Red handset, which in our humble opinion is the best colour option to grace this handset; this is partly due to the fact that it can appeal to either gender and it has a beautiful deep red hue that shifts gradually to black.

The images had a fair amount of detail as well which makes them ideal for sharing on social media. The other notable feature is the circular fingerprint sensor on the rear. While images are passable on the phone, when viewed on a larger screen, you notice that there is a lot of image noise, which results in grainy photos. While the addition of a notch reduces the bezels on three sides, the chin at the bottom is quite large. Being a Xiaomi handset, we get all the brand’s apps as well as Google’s apps.The sides are made using black plastic that looks a tad bit cheap.PerformanceThe Redmi 7 is fitted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset and paired with an Adreno 506 GPU. While the notch is slowly appearing on handsets in the sub Rs 8K price range, it’s rather rare to find a waterdrop styled notch.5mm audio jack.While capturing portraits with the 8MP front-facing camera, skin tones appeared natural with colours appearing punchy.Design, BuildWhile it may be argued that the battery on the Redmi 7 is its main USP, the all-new design is a strong contender to the throne as well. Hence, Xiaomi needs to come to a middle ground that’s not too intrusive to the overall user experience. By adding Gorilla Glass 5, you get additional protection to the display from accidental drops. But, with the Redmi 7, Xiaomi has given the user the freedom to utilize their devices the way they want without fearing their handset will die out on the least inopportune moment. However, do note that face unlock is not as secure as a fingerprint sensor and Xiaomi claims that the face unlock feature is only meant for convenience. Rating: The budget smartphone segment is getting increasingly populated with major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Realme, ASUS, Lenovo and others launching handsets with killer specs all in the sub Rs 8K bracket. Battery life being the primary USP of the Redmi 7, you get an octa-core SoC that’s clocked at 1. Else, with a few hundreds more, you can opt for the Redmi Y3 or the Note 7, which could do more for you. We understand that ads can help the business model and in the process keep the price of the device low, but out of the box, the number of ads shouldn’t overpopulate the overall experience of using the device. This allows the camera to gauge the subject being shot and output the best possible photo for the said environment. As far as thermals go, the handset did get a bit heated during extended gameplay, but nothing so much to cause you any concern. We tried the portrait mode on the Redmi 7 and observed that the edge detection is quite good for a handset in this price range. This year, under the newly formed Redmi brand, Xiaomi has paid close attention to the exterior details and not just the internals alone. For protection, Xiaomi has bundled a soft case in the packaging which can not only ward away fingerprint residue but also offers added protection if the Redmi 7 accidentally slips from your grasp. The SIM tray, like most handsets, is located on the left, which allows you to add two nano SIM cards as well as a microSD card together. If the fingerprint scanner isn’t your cup of tea, there is the front-facing camera which can also be used for face unlock. The Redmi 7 has a lot going for it in terms of specs and an added advantage is the 4000mAh battery and the way it has been optimized. Opening multiple tabs and pulling them up from the background was handled very easily. Some of the preinstalled apps can be deleted which help in freeing up space for other apps. Having a Gorilla Glass display at Rs 8,000 is a win in our eyes, hands down.CameraThe Redmi 7 is equipped with a dual rear camera configuration that comprises of a 12MP primary and a 2MP depth sensor combo.The handset is paired with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM that’s contains 32GB of storage and with the latter version in for testing, we observed a very smooth software experience.The Redmi 7 addresses the issue which most users are concerned about — a horrid battery life. Previously, if you wanted a handset with a good battery, you would have to settle for a model that costs double or more