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We're sending the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro to custom ROM and kernel developers
With a view of fostering a community around the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and its MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, we are sending the phone to ROM & kernel devs!
We here at XDA-Developers have collaborated with OEMs in the past in order to kickstart development for a lot of devices. For instance, our initiative with Xiaomi for the Poco F1 has led to a thriving community that has given Poco F1 users a lot of options in terms of aftermarket ROMs, kernels and other modifications. The ASUS ZenFone 6 also witnesses an active development community thanks to previous device seeding efforts. The same story exists for the Realme X too, thanks to the developer program for the device. Now, we aim to repeat the same story with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi's latest mid-range value offering.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review: The Performance Champion in the Mid-Range Segment
The Redmi Note 8 Pro by Xiaomi is an outstanding device, and we had the chance to use it as our daily driver for close to a month. Here is our review!
Xiaomi's game has seen a big, big step up in the past few years. We can't help but remember a small startup that was founded in 2010 and went around making MIUI custom ROMs for a handful of smartphones, launching its first foray into hardware all the way back in 2011 with the Xiaomi Mi 1, known back then as the "Xiaomi Phone". Nowadays, though, Xiaomi barely resembles that small startup of old as the company is embarking towards taking over the world, managing to take the steering wheel and eventually even lead innovation on its own with devices like the Mi Mix Alpha.
Redmi Note 8 Pro First Impressions: A Bold Step Forward by Xiaomi in the Redmi Note Legacy
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the first device in recent years from Xiaomi to come with a MediaTek SoC. Check out our first impressions of Xiaomi's best seller!
The Redmi Note lineup is Xiaomi's most successful product lineup with over a 100 million devices sold globally. This series has a reputation of being one of the best value-for-money purchases over the years, and it did so by redefining the expectations of consumers. Redmi Note has contributed to the declining market share of several OEMs in the Indian market over the years, and of late, it has forced the survivors to seriously up their game. While competitors always hoped that Xiaomi would slip up and make a mistake, the company has avoided overly risky maneuvers, delivering a safe and solid option in every generation. But with the new Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi has taken a bold decision to overlook the trusty safe haven of Qualcomm Snapdragon and instead place the fate of its most important device of 2019 in the hands of MediaTek. On the way, the company is also bestowing upon the device a new design, a new camera setup with a new primary sensor, and a few other notable improvements. How does the package that is the Redmi Note 8 Pro work out? Read along as we explore the Redmi Note 8 Pro in our first impressions!
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
At an event in India, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 8 and the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 11 in the country. Read on to know pricing and availability!
India is Xiaomi's most important foreign market, and with the importance the company places on this country, one can even argue that the country gets a certain priority greater than even China, especially in the budget segment. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series has been one of the best-selling products in its segment in the country, and the Redmi Note series to date has sold over a 100 Million devices globally. And now, Xiaomi is looking to continue the streak with its latest offerings. Meet the new Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro by Xiaomi, launched in India alongside MIUI 11.
Redmi Note 8 Pro (MediaTek Helio G90T) kernel sources released by Xiaomi
Xiaomi has released kernel sources for the Android Pie release of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. Read on to know more!
After a bunch of leaks and teasers, Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 8 Pro alongside the Redmi Note 8, RedmiBook laptop and Redmi TV at an event in China. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the latest flagbearer of one of Xiaomi's most successful product lineups, succeeding devices like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. In line with recent practice from the Chinese OEM, Xiaomi has released the kernel sources of the Redmi Note 8 Pro's Android Pie release.
Redmi Note 8 Pro teardown confirms Quick Charge 3.0 support
The Redmi Note 8 Pro by Xiaomi comes with the MediaTek G90T SoC, but it supports multiple charging protocols like Quick Charge 3.0 and USB PD. Read on!
The Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched alongside the Redmi Note 8, the RedmiBook laptop and 70" 4K Redmi TV at an event in China yesterday. While leaks, as well as official teasers from Redmi themselves, had practically confirmed most features of the device, like the MediaTek G90T SoC, before the launch of the phone, Xiaomi still had a few surprises tucked inside the launch event. One surprising announcement was that the Redmi Note 8 Pro would not only support MediaTek's Pump Express fast charging solution, it also comes with support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0, Quick Charge 4+ as well as USB Power Delivery. Now, Redmi has posted a teardown of the device, which confirms support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 at least.
MediaTek launches Helio G90 and Helio G90T budget gaming chips with HyperEngine Game Technology
MediaTek has launched its newest gaming focused SoCs: the MediaTek Helio G90 and Helio G90T, along with MediaTek HyperEngine Game Technology. Read on!
Android smartphones come in a wide variety of options, but the real options when it comes to phone SoCs are fairly limited. The mobile chip market is limited to only a handful of players for the most part, namely Qualcomm, Samsung, HiSilicon and MediaTek. Qualcomm recently announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus — an upgraded version of their flagship SoC with an overclocked CPU and GPU to offer even better gaming performance in the flagship segment. Now, MediaTek is taking the opportunity to introduce its new Helio G-series chipsets — the new Helio G90 and Helio G90T, promising to bring improved gaming performance in the budget space; along with MediaTek HyperEngine Game Technology.