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  • Xiaomi Redmi 1S : The Budget smartphone review

    Xiaomi Redmi 1S : The Budget smartphone review

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    The Xiaomi Redmi 1S priced at Rs. 5,999 is now available exclusively for the Flipkart First subscribers who registered to buy the handset.

    Flipkart, the exclusive online retailer of Xiaomi handsets in India, sent an email titled ‘Early Access to Redmi 1S’ to its Flipkart First subscribers, mentioning, “The first two thousand Flipkart First subscribers who register to buy, will get the Redmi 1S added to their cart automatically and they can purchase the Redmi 1S on Sep 1 2pm IST, one day prior to its India launch.”

    The Redmi 1S comes in a simple packaging made from recycled material. Along with the usual documentations and warranty info, the company has bundled the phone with a USB cable and a wall socket. Sadly, there are no earphones onboard and you’ll have to supply your own. Being made from polycarbonate, the phone doesn’t look cheap and it has a very durable feel to it.

    In fact, its curved edges deliver a comfortable grip, although a weight of 158 grams is a bit outside our comfort zone. And the handset isn’t the slimmest either as it measures 9.9mm thick. Well, these small drawbacks can be easily overlooked them moment you glance at that attractive price tag.The Redmi 1S runs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with Xiaomi’s MIUI v5 skin on top of it.

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    The Redmi 1S has an 8-megapixel BSI camera with flash which can record 1080p videos. It also has a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. There is a 2,000mAh battery. The phone accepts two Mini-SIM cards, but only one will be usable on 3G networks. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 round out the list of connectivity options.

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    Xiaomi Redmi 1S quick specs:

    – Android 4.3 Jelly Bean MIUI
    – 4.7-inch HD(720p) display
    – 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 64GB expandable
    – 1.6GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor
    – 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front camera
    – Dual SIM (3G + 2G) support, Bluetooth 4.0
    – 2000mAh battery (removable)

  • Xiaomi unveils its new flagship smartphone Mi4

    Xiaomi unveils its new flagship smartphone Mi4

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    Xiaomi recently revealed its next flagship smartphone Mi4 featuring a metal framework. The on-paper specs of this killer smartphone will leave you amazed. The Mi 4 will be available approx. $322 for the 16GB model and 64GB version will cost $400.

    The phone was unveiled in Beijing by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The phone will only be available in the Asian Pacific region (mainly China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines & India), the design of Mi4 shows that the company is targeting the ‘premium’ market which is currently dominated by Apple and Samsung.
    The device runs on custom MIUI android operating system which is a skinned version of Android that allows great customization and favors apps on home screen rather than on App Drawer.

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    Coming to the inside specs of this phone, the Mi4 features a 5-inch full-HD display, a Quad-core 2.5GHz processor, 2GB RAM, a 13 MP rear-facing camera and 16/64GB of internal space.

    Lei said that the Mi4 is the fastest smartphone over the globe. He also mentioned the changes in design of the Mi4 with such battery power. The phone also makes use of speedy charging, which helps the phone to charge up to 60 percent in just an hour.

    During the Mi4 presentation, the company had a “One more thing…” showcase, something Apple was famous for when they had a surprise announcement.

    Xiaomi Mi4 Specs at a glance

    • 5-inch 1080p display,
    • 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor
    • 3GB RAM
    • 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front-facing camera
    • 16/64 GB internal memory
    • 3080 mAh battery
    • 3G/4G support

    Lei previously expected and stated that the company will ship 40 million smartphones this year, but the figure could reach to 60 million.

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 3 launched at just Rs. 14,999 in India

  • Xiaomi Mi 3 launched at just Rs. 14,999 in India

    Xiaomi Mi 3 launched at just Rs. 14,999 in India

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    Chinese phone company Xiaomi (pronounced as Shiao-Me) announced the launch of its first smartphone in India, Xiaomi Mi 3. The phone will be available on 15th july. It uses a customized version of Google’s Android OS, is priced at Rs14,999.

    The phone operates on a customized interface of dubbed MIUI which is a very different take on Android. Although the User Interface might not be appealing to all, but it adds a lot of functionality to the handset.

    The company is also planning to launch its Power Bank (portable battery pack to charge devices) in two variants, 5,200mAh and 10,400mAh, in India.

    Xiaomi was established in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who is often known as “the Chinese Steve Jobs.”

    Xiaomi already outsells Apple in China, and two of its handsets RedMI and Mi3 were among the world’s top 10 bestselling smartphones in April.

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    With its 5 inch Full HD IPS display, Xiaomi has also put in some effort to the pressure sensitivity which allows users to operate the phone even when the hands are wet or the user is wearing gloves.

    Xiaomi Mi 3 Specifications at a glance

    • 5-inch Full HD(1920×1080 px) IPS display with 441 PPI resolution and Corning Gorilla glass protection
    • 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM 8974AB) Processor
    • MIUI V5 on top of Android v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
    • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, and full HD video recording
    • 2MP front camera and full HD video recording
    • 2 GB RAM
    • 16 GB internal storage
    • 3050mAh battery

    Benchmarks

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    As per the specs, the Xiaomi Mi 3 can be the best value for money smartphone not only under Rs 15k, but also under Rs 20k and Rs 25k. The main issue could be that it is an unknown Chinese brand to Indian consumers and they have to gain the trust in the market.