Xiaomi recently updated its mid-range smartphones and up came the Mi 6X which is expected to hit the international market as Mi A2. Before the Mi 6X, the tech giant launched the Redmi Note 5 in China just a couple of months back. Even though the Redmi Note 5 is considerably cheap, it is interesting to note that the 6GB+64GB storage version has presently taken a cut and is available for 1489 yuan ($233) on Gome.
The Redmi Note 5 (China) was launched in three memory versions; a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4GB + 64GB version and the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM version. The 6GB RAM version was priced at 1,699 yuan (~$268) when it was launched but that is what has taken a price cut right now. The price reduction seems to be a limited offer and so it is likely not going to be permanent. In another light, this price cut may be due to the Mi 6X which is also on sale.
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However, this is some interesting news as it indicates that we may soon see the Redmi Note 5 being offered for way less. Even the 4GB RAM version had its price slashed slightly and is now up for 1,259 yuan instead of 1,399 yuan. (~221). Already, the price tag for the 4GB RAM version on GearBest is pretty affordable at $229 while the 3GB RAM version is offered for $199. We hope to see the price come down some more as it is too close to the pricing of the Snapdagon 660-powered Mi 6X.
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