Xiaomi just announced two new addition to their budget smartphones at their last event in India. Released alongside a budget smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is its downgraded version, the Redmi Y1 Lite. The smartphones’ budget prices are indeed right for their specs sheet.
That said, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Y1 Lite are the global versions of the Redmi Note 5A Prime and the Redmi Note 5A. In terms of price, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 costs INR8,999/$140/PHP 7,000. On the other hand, the Redmi Y1 Lite is priced at INR10,999/$170/PHP 5,600. Both smartphones will be available starting November 8 on Mi Stores and Amazon India. Stay tuned for its Philippines release update!
Xiaomi Redmi Y1, Y1 Lite Official Photos
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 full specs, pricing, and release
- Display: 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display, 2.5D curved glass, Corning Gorilla Glass
- Color: Gold and Dark Gray
- Dimensions: 153×76.2×7.7mm, 153 grams
- Chipset: Snapdragon 435
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 3GB RAM/32GB, 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, microSD slot
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, 1.12-micron pixel size, 5 piece lens
- Front Camera: 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture, 76.4-degree lens, LED flash, Beautify 3.0 feature
- OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI 9 beta
- Battery: 3,080mAh
- Price: INR8,999/$140/PHP 7,000 (3GB) INR10,999/$170/PHP 8,700 (4GB)
- Release Date: November 8
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite full specs, pricing, and release
- Display: 5.5” LCD 720p resolution
- Dimensions: 153 × 76.2 × 7.55 mm, 150 g
- Chipset: Snapdragon 425
- Memory: 2GB RAM/16GB, microSD slot
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, 1.12-micron pixel size, 5 piece lens
- Front Camera: 5 MP
- OS: Android Nougat 7.0, MIUI 9
- Battery: 3,080mAh
- Price: INR10,999/$170/PHP 5,600
- Release Date: November 8
