The rumored Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro Android phablet apparently got certified in China and could make its official debut in just a few weeks.
Huawei recently dethroned Xiaomi to become the top-selling device maker in China, but Xiaomi is expected to fight back with a new device soon enough. The purported Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro is rumored to feature nearly identical specs to the existing Redmi Note 2 smartphone, but add a fingerprint scanner and a sleek all-metal design for a more premium look and feel.
Xiaomi offered no official information so far regarding this Redmi Note 2 Pro phablet, but various rumors and reports have already painted a picture of what to expect.
The latest report now comes from the UK, as TimesNews spotted the purported Redmi Note Pro 2 in several variants receiving 3C certification in China. According to the publication, the device could launch as soon as November.
Just recently, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro leaked online in a couple of images, showing its premium metal body and a fingerprint scanner located below the rear camera. At the time, the device was expected to launch in at least two models - with and without the fingerprint reader.
The new report from TimesNews UK now bolsters such claims, as it reveals three models of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro: 2015617, 2015611 and 2015056. The differences between these models remain unclear at this point.
When it comes to specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro is expected to have a 5.5-inch display with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which would translate to a pixel density of 401 ppi, and pack an octa-core Helio X10 processor, PowerVR G6200 graphics and 2 GB of RAM, among the highlights.
If the device does indeed come with largely the same hardware specifications as the existing Redmi Note 2, it should also pack 32 GB of built-in storage space, expandable via microSD, a 13-megapixel main camera on its back, a 5-megapixel selfie cam and a 3,060 mAh battery. As previously mentioned, at least one version of the Redmi Note 2 Pro is also expected to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for extra security and convenience. On the software side, the device should run MIUI 7 on top of Android (likely Lollipop.)
No other details are available at this point, but the full-metal body and the fingerprint scanner will surely imply a higher price tag compared to the existing Redmi Note 2.
With nothing officially confirmed, however, it all remains in the rumor state for now. If the alleged November launch timeframe turns out to be accurate, we'll soon learn more about the handset straight from the source.
