[Update: MIUI 11 too] Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro launching in India on October 16

Update 10/10/19 @ 2:50 AM ET: MIUI 11 for India is also being teased alongside the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro launch. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on October 9, 2019, is preserved as below!

The Redmi Note series is undoubtedly one of Xiaomi’s most successful product lineup and the Redmi Note 7 series from earlier this year has been one of the best selling products in its segment. The upcoming Redmi Note 8 series, which was launched in China and Europe earlier this year, is expected to continue this trend. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is now finally making its way to the Indian market, with the company planning to launch it at an event on October 16, 2019.

Redmi Note 8 Pro XDA Forums

Following the launch of the new Redmi 8 earlier today, Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to announce the launch date of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. In his tweet, Jain revealed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be launched in India on October 16.

Mi fans, you have asked us about this an infinite number of times. Here’s revealing the launch date of #64MPQuadCamBeast. How did you like this beast of a surprise? 800 RT on this and I will reveal another BIG surprise. #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/FlQGOOtXtP — #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) October 9, 2019

In a follow-up tweet, Jain shared a video in which he revealed that the company will be inviting 1400 Xiaomi fans to the launch. He also added that the attendees will receive gifts worth INR 1500 at the event. If you’re interested in attending the launch, you can register by following the link in the tweet below.

#64MPQuadCamBeast: let’s make the launch of this BIGGER THAN EVER! Register now to attend the launch of the best “Note” yet. Gifts worth ₹1500 for all Mi fans who attend the launch. Watch till the end for a special giveaway. Register here: https://t.co/weZpbAI9jX#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/6okLdU9PQk — #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) October 9, 2019

As of now, there’s no indication that the Redmi Note 8 will also be launched at the same event. However, taking into account previous Redmi Note series launches, we expect the company to release the non-Pro device on the same date.

Update: MIUI 11 for India also likely to launch on same date

Xiaomi India is also teasing a launch of MIUI 11 on the same date. It is unclear whether the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come preloaded with a stable version of MIUI 11 based on Android 10, or whether the teaser is for a general MIUI 11 launch announcement for the region. We’ll find out soon enough.

16.10.2019 #MIUI11 RT if you are excited for this! pic.twitter.com/61hqUBvF3P — MIUI India for #MiFans (@MIUI_India) October 10, 2019

Specifications: Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro