In India, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y1 series. Technically, they're the rebranded Redmi Note 5A Standard and Redmi Note 5A High Edition.
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Redmi Y1 Lite |
The Redmi Y1 is the slightly beefier model packed w/ more RAM, ROM, and better front cameras. In particular, it comes in either 3GB or 4GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB ROM. It also has a nicer 16MP front facing shooter for selfies.
On the other hand, the regular Redmi Y1 Lite has a smaller 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM configuration.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Specs
Display: 5.5-inch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 267 ppi
CPU: 1.4GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 435 octa core processor
GPU: Adreno 505
RAM: 3GB / 4GB
ROM: 32GB / 64GB expandable via micro SD card up to 256GB (dedicated)
Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED Flash
Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0 w/ 76 degree wide angle lens and softlight flash
Battery: 3,080mAh
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat w/ MIUI 9
Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth, IR Blaster, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM
Sensors: Accelerometer, distance, light, compass, gyroscope
Others: Fingerprint sensor, Colors: gold, platinum silver, gray, rose gold
Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 150 g
Price: TBC
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Specs
Display: 5.5-nch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 267 ppi
CPU: 1.4GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 425 quad core processor
GPU: Adreno 308
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB expandable via micro SD card up to 256 GB (dedicated)
Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED Flash
Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.0
Battery: 3,080mAh
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat w/ MIUI 8
Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, LTE, IR Blaster, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM
Sensors: Accelerometer, distance, light, compass, gyroscope
Others: Colors: gold, platinum silver, gray, rose gold
Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 150 g
Price: TBC
The Redmi Y1 Lite is priced at Rs. 6,999 (around PHP 5.5K). On the other hand, the Redmi Y1 starts at Rs. 8,999 (around PHP 7.1K).
Source: FoneArena