Customers try new phones at the launching event of new products in HCM City on Thursday. – VNS Photo Thu Ngan

Xiaomi launched Viet Nam’s first ever mobile phone with a 64MP camera, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, on Thursday at prices starting from VND5.99 million (US$258).

The launch further underlined the reasons for the company’s rise to number three in the Vietnamese market this year.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro boasts a first both for Viet Nam and for Xiaomi with the ultra-high resolution 64 MP primary camera whose images can be printed to 3.26 meters in height.

It is available in mineral grey, pearl white and forest green colours.

It is set to hit shelves on October 10.

Xiaomi also rolled out the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi 8.

“We have conjured up the perfect mixture of power and pricing with the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8 and Redmi 8 devices,” Kenny Li, Xiaomi Vietnam country manager, said.

“These are pocket powerhouses featuring industry-leading imaging capabilities and technologies, priced to once again entice fans of high-value, high-performance smartphones.”

The phone’s 13 MP front camera features built-in AI and a Redmi-first panorama selfie feature.

Xiaomi on Thursday also introduced its new Mi Air Purifier 3H and new Mi Electric Air Compressor. — VNS