Kwak Yeon-soo is a digital editor at The Korea Times creating, editing and curating digital content for the newspaper’s website, mobile app and social media. She previously covered a diverse array of cultural, political and business topics.
Coupang offers pre-order for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T series products are on sale at Coupang. / Courtesy of Coupang
By Kwak Yeon-soo
By Kwak Yeon-soo
Coupang is offering a pre-order service for the Redmi Note 8T, the latest device from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, the company said Friday.
According to the e-commerce platform, buyers can receive the latest Xiaomi device by 7 a.m. Monday via its Rocket Wow dawn delivery service and become the first users in Korea.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note series has gained wide popularity due to its high quality and affordable price.
The new Redmi Note 8T has a 48-megapixel quad camera system and offers a high-quality photo-taking experience in selfie and panorama modes. It comes in a single variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is available in three colors ― Moonlight White, Starscape Blue and Moonshadow Gray.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is available for pre-order on Coupang for 239,000 won ($201) until Sunday. A six-month interest-free period is available, depending on the credit card used.
“With Coupang's pre-order service, customers no longer have to wait for the latest, most popular items, and they can get their hands on products before anyone else in Korea,” James BH Lee, Coupang's senior director, said.
“We will continue to offer better shopping experiences for our customers.”