Last year in November, Xiaomi had introduced the Redmi 5A smartphone. Initially, the company had sold the smartphone with a very enticing price tag of Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million customers. From March this year, the handset was made available with a starting price of Rs. 5,999. Xiaomi has now confirmed that it has managed to sell more than 10 million units of the Redmi 5A smartphone since its launch. Citing IDC survey data for August 2018, Xiaomi claims that the Redmi 5A is the fastest selling phone that has managed to achieve the milestone in a short span of time.

According to, Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales, “These remarkable milestones are the result of the immense love and admiration from our millions of Mi Fans and customers. Redmi 5A is one of our blockbuster smartphone products due to the amazing features it offers coupled with great quality and truly honest pricing, which makes it an undebatable choice in its category and with the recently launched Redmi 6A we have made it even better. Xiaomi as a brand will continue to bring innovative products of great quality with best specs and ensure that it is accessible to all consumers across India.”

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A has been consistently reigning on the numero uno spot since the last nine months. Currently, the Redmi 5A variants like 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively available for Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999.  The handset can be availed in color options such as Blue, Dark Grey, Gold and Rose Gold. The handset is available for buying through Mi.com, Mi Store app, Flipkart and Mi Home stores.

In the previous month, Xiaomi had introduced the Redmi 6A as the successor of the Redmi 5A. Like Redmi 5A, its successor features 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 3,000mAh battery. The Redmi 6A comes with some new features a larger 5.45-inch HD+ display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio. It is driven by 2 GHz MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor that offers better performance over the older Snapdragon 425 that powers the Redmi 5A.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 3C certified; Launch seems imminent

Xiaomi has included support for Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for the rear camera of Redmi 6A. The handset comes loaded with the latest MIUI 9 flavored Android Oreo OS and it also features AI face unlock. Redmi 6A users have already received the latest MIU 10 update.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. It can be availed through Mi.com, Mi Store app, Amazon India and Mi Home stores.

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Today, Xiaomi is hosting the Redmi 6 flash sale in India at 12 pm in the noon via Mi.com and Flipkart. There’s another device i.e Redmi 5A which is also going on the flash sale at the same time. The newly launched mid-range device, Redmi 6 will be on sale at the starting price of Rs 7,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. While the Redmi 5A will available for Rs 5,999 in 2/3GB RAM variants.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 flash sale price, specs, and offers

Price

Redmi 6 is available only in 3 GB RAM with 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage. The 3 + 32 GB storage variant is available at the price of Rs 7,999 in three colour options such as Black, Blue and Gold. While the 64 GB storage variant is available for Rs 9,499 in the same colour configurations as above.

Offers 

There’s a 3-months Hungama music subscription free with the device. Users can also secure their device with the accidental insurance available at a discounted price of Rs 549.

Specs

Redmi 6 packs 5.45-inch display having an aspect ratio of 18:9 with 720×1440 pixels of resolution. It features MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal storage. Further, there’s a 12-megapixel primary shooter with a 5-megapixel camera on the front side. In connectivity, there’s a 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It packs a 3,000 mAh battery with 5W fast charging support.

• Read More: Counterpoint Research: Redmi 5A Was The World’s 3rd Best Selling Smartphone In March 2018

Redmi 5A flash sale price, specs, and offers

Price

Redmi 5A is available at the price of Rs 5999 for 2GB RAM variant, while the 3 GB is available for Rs 6,999. There are four different colour options like Pink gold, Black, Lake Blue, and Soft Gold.

Specs

It is available with the Snapdragon 425 SoC having 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage. Further, it packs a 5 inch HD display with a 13-megapixel camera on the rear side and 5 Megapixel sensor on the front. It carries 3000 mAh battery with MIUI onboard bringing lots of extra benefits.

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Today, Xiaomi is hosting Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi 5A flash sales in India at 12 PM via Mi.com and Flipkart. After, the successful flash sales of Poco F1 and Redmi 6 Pro, today is the turn for Mi A2 and Redmi 5A.  Users can head over to the Mi.com to purchase any of the above mentioned devices at sharp 12PM. There are certain offers on both the devices which will be available upon buying the device, make sure to check them before going to buy the device.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Flash sale details

Pricing and Variants: Xiaomi is all set for the flash sale of Mi A2, which was launched last month at the starting price of Rs 16,999 with 4/6 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It is available in the black, blue and gold color variants.

Offers: Reliance Jio is offering an instant cashback with benefits of upto Rs 2200 with 4.5 TB 4G data. Hungama Music is also offering 3 months of free music subscription on the purchase of device. Additionally, you can exchange your old device with the new one.

Specs: Xiaomi Mi A2 runs on the vanilla Android 8.1 Oreo as it is certified under Android One program. It is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4/6GB of RAM having 64 GB internal storage. There’s a 5.99 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. In camera, there’s a 12 megapixel + 20 megapixel dual camera on the rear side and a single 20 megapixel camera on the front side for selfies.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A flash sale details

Pricing and Availability: Xiaomi Redmi 5A is available in two different RAM variants, 2G and 3GB RAM. The pricing of both the variants starts from Rs 5,999 and goes till Rs 6, 999 GB for 3 GB RAM variant. It is available in four different colors black, blue, gold and rose gold.

Offers: It also packs free 3 months subscription of Hungama Music. There’s a Rs 2200 instant cashback from Reliance Jio on the Rs 198/299 plan. You can buy the accidental and liquid damage protection at the discounted price of Rs 549.

Specs: It runs on MIUI 9 which is based on Android Nougat. It packs Snapdragon 425 SoC with 2/3GB of RAM. In Camera section, there’s a 13 megapixel sensor at the back with 5 megapixel camera on the front. It features a display of 5 inch having a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. In connectivity, it holds  4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2 now supports recording of 1080p videos at 60fps

Grab your devices at sharp 12 PM in the noon today, otherwise they will go out of stock within few minutes.

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Today, Xiaomi will be selling its popular Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in India along with Mi TV 4 and Mi TV 4A through flash sale at 12 PM. The products will be available for purchase through online retailer Flipkart as well as Mi.com, the company’s official online store in India.

Along with the flash sale of Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi TV, the company will also make available Redmi 5A for pre-order sales on Mi.com. In the pre-order sale, buyers will have to make the full payment of the smartphone online and then the device will get shipped within 5 days of placing the order.

As for the pricing, the Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM model while the 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 16,999. The Xiaomi Mi TV 32-inch model is priced at Rs. 13,999 while the 43-inch Full HD model costs Rs. 22,999. The Mi TV with a 55-inch 4K display is priced at Rs. 44,999. On the other hand, the Redmi 5A smartphone will cost Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM model and Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM variant.

It’s disappointing that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, which was launched in India a few months ago, is still available through flash sales and not through the regular sale. The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor along with Adreno 509 GPU.

It packs 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and has a hybrid SIM card slot which also supports microSD card. Coming to the camera department, it features a dual rear camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor. Running on MIUI based on Android, the phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery.

As for the Redmi 5A, the smartphone features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 425 processor along with 2GB/3GB RAM. The 2GB RAM model packs 16GB internal storage while the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the Redmi 5A sports a 13-megapixel rear sensor and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for selfies. Running on company’s own MIUI based on Android, the device is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

The Mi TV 4’s 55-inch model comes with 4K LED display with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and HDR, and measures just 4.9mm in thickness. It offers 178-degrees viewing angle and has a response time of 8ms. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Amlogic Cortex-A53 SoC clocked up to 1.8GHz, coupled with Mali-T830 graphics.

It packs 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage and features Dolby+DTS Cinema Audio, with two 8W duct inverted speakers, as well as Xiaomi’s AI-powered PatchWall UI that offers personalized recommendations and universal search.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with 6.9-inch Display, SD 636, dual cameras, 5,500mAh is official with 1,699 Yuan (~$252) pricing

The 43-inch model of Mi TV sports a Full-HD display while the 32-inch model has an HD display. Both display panels have a 178-degree viewing angle and 60Hz refresh rate and are powered by an Amlogic quad-core processor that’s coupled with 1GB RAM and comes with 8GB internal storage.

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On May 31, Xiaomi had announced the all new MIUI 10 ROM. At the beginning of June, it had rolled out the Developer ROM closed beta in China for first batch of devices and the same devices had received public beta by the end of the month. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the developer ROM closed beta to the second batch of devices.

The first batch of devices that were treated with MIUI 10 Developer ROM included Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. Since the registrations for the Developer ROM closed beta ended yesterday in China, the company has made it available to the second batch of Xiaomi phones starting from today. After the closed beta testing comes to an end, the public beta is likely to arrive for the same second batch of devices by the end of this month.

The second batch of 17 Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta are Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5X, Mi 5C, Mi 4C, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5A, Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon variant), Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A and Redmi 4X.

The company has stated that the arrival of the public beta of Mi 5X will be delayed. The specific release time for the smartphone will be announced through its social media channels. By this, Xiaomi is bringing the latest MIUI 10 to a total of 27 smartphones.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 gets MIUI 10 global beta update

The MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta can be installed in two ways. Devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 developer version can navigate to System Settings > My Device > MIUI version and then access the direct OTA update. It is recommended to back up devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 stable versions are recommended ad then install the upgrade via fastboot with unlocked bootloader.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones fueled by MediaTek SoCs in China. Due to a case filed by Ericsson in 2014, Xiaomi is barred from launching phones powered by MediaTek chipsets in India. After the 2014 verdict, Xiaomi has been launching only Snapdragon chipset powered phones in India. However, now that the companies involved in the legal battle have reached a settlement, India will soon MediaTek powered phones from Xiaomi. Probably, Xiaomi may begin by launching the Redmi 6 and 6A phones in India.

During the recently held Computex 2018 event, David Ku who is the Chief Financial Officer with MediaTek had revealed that the lawsuit filed by Ericsson on Xiaomi has been settled and the latter is allowed to use MediaTek chipsets on phones heading to India. He even added that Xiaomi will be soon launching a MediaTek chipset-based smartphone in India. However, he refrained from revealing the name of the MediaTek SoC powered phone that will be debuting soon in India.

The Redmi Note 4 from 2016 is the last Xiaomi phone featuring a MediaTek chipset. This edition was launched in China. As far as India is concerned, the first-generation Redmi Note that was launched in 2014 with MT6592 SoC onboard is the last MediaTek powered phone for the country.

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the first smartphones to feature the new 10nm Helio P22 SoC designed for mid-range phones. Also, the Redmi 6A is the first phone ever to be driven by the new Helio A22 SoC. With the lawsuit settled, it appears that Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A arriving in India may not feature Snapdragon SoCs.

Read More: Video: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Screen Repeatedly Cracks Walnut & Survives!

As of this writing, there is no information on when the Chinese manufacturer will be bringing Redmi 6 and 6A phones to the Indian market. India had received the Redmi 5A in November 2017 and Redmi 5 in March this year. Hence, the Indian arrival of Redmi 6 and 6A could be few months away.

Would you be interested in buying a Xiaomi phone with MediaTek SoC? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Counterpoint Research, the global technology industry analysis firm, has released its monthly market pulse for the month of March.

Taking the top spot is none other than Apple’s iPhone X. The notch king (not pioneer) grabbed 3.5% of the market share in March. Following in a not-so-close second is the iPhone 8 Plus with 2.3% market share.

In what can be termed a surprise is Xiaomi’s Redmi 5A grabbing the third spot with 1.8%. It was not only the third best-selling smartphone in the world in March but the best selling Android smartphone.

The Redmi 5A was released in November 2017 as a successor to the popular Redmi 4A. However, the 5A launched with practically the same specs as the 4A and some slight changes in design.

OPPO’s A83 mid-ranger also makes the top 5 list with a 1.8% market share leaving Samsung’s Galaxy S9 to claim the fifth spot. The Galaxy S9+ is 6th and is followed by the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8.

Samsung shows up again, this time at the 9th position with its Galaxy J7 Pro while Apple ends the top 10 list with the iPhone 6.

READ MORE: Sino Market Research Releases Q1 2018 Sales Report For China: OPPO On top!

Counterpoint Research adds in its report that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have helped Samsung double its share of the high-end market. But the Korean giant is having it rough in the mid-range and low-end category with stiff competition from China’s Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo.

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Vivo has launched a new smartphone in India. The Vivo Y53i is an entry-level phone based on its specs but just like the Y71, Vivo gets the pricing wrong.

The Vivo Y53i is supposed to take on phones like the Redmi 5A and the Redmi Y1 Lite (2GB version). It has a 5” screen with a 960 x 540 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

There is an 8MP camera on the back of the phone and a 5MP camera in front for selfies. Unlike the Redmis mentioned above, it runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs a 2500mAh battery.

It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner like its competitors but it does have Face Unlock. It also has 4G LTE, VoLTE, Bluetooth, and a micro USB port.

Vivo has put a Rs. 7,990 (~$121) price tag on the Y53i. This is higher than the Redmi 5A which has an HD display and a bigger 3000mAh battery for Rs. 5,999 (~$90) and the bigger Redmi Y1 Lite which is Rs. 6,999 (~$106). It is also nearly the same price as the Redmi 5 (2GB+16GB) that has a 5.7” HD+ screen, a SD450 SoC, a 3,300mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and sells for Rs. 7,999.

READ MORE: Vivo V9 Youth Now Available for Buying with Rs. 18,990 (~$287) Pricing in India

The Vivo Y53i will be sold by Mahesh Telecom offline. There is no info on online availability.

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Xiaomi has today introduced a new color variant for its Redmi 5A smartphone in the Indian market. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now launched the Lake Blue color model of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

This marks the introduction of the fourth color model in India. Last month, the company had introduced Rose Gold color model of Redmi 5A. The phone was initially launched in India in two colors — Dark Grey and Gold. This new Lake Blue colored model went on sale in India today through online retailer Flipkart and the company’s official online store.

The phone features a 5-inch HD display with 720 x 1280 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 chipset that features a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. It is the same chipset that powers Redmi Y1 Lite, Redmi 4A, Motorola Moto E4, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max, among others.

The device comes in two models based on the memory configuration — 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calling. The 5-element rear lens comes equipped with features like LED flash, HDR, Panorama, phase detection auto-focus and Beauty Filter.

While the China model features a hybrid dual-SIM slot, the Indian variant comes with a dedicated microSD card along with dual-SIM slots. At the time of launch, the company said that considering the warm weather conditions in India, they have included dual pyrolytic graphite sheets inside the Redmi 5A that can reduce its temperature by at least 1-degree Celsius.

The phone runs on MIUI 9, which is based on Android Nougat operating system. The device is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery, which according to the company offers 8 days of standby time, 21 hours of music playback and 7 hours of video playback.

Read More: Small Silent AI Camera Gets Listed On Xiaomi’s Crowdfunding Platform, Priced At 349 Yuan

As an introductory offer, Xiaomi was selling the 2GB RAM model of the Redmi 5A at a discounted price of Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million units. Recently, the company announced that the phone will now be available at its original pricing of Rs. 5,999, indicating that it has hit the 5 million mark within just 3 months of its launch in India.

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Marking the end of its introductory pricing offer, Xiaomi has now increased the pricing for its Redmi 5A 2GB RAM model in India to Rs. 5,999, which roughly converts to $92.

At the time of launch, the China-based company had announced that the Redmi 5A 2GB RAM model will be available at a discounted price for Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million units. It now seems that the company has achieved this milestone within 3 months.

However, Xiaomi has not yet confirmed whether the company has sold 5 million units. Earlier, Manu Kumar Jain, Vice President of Xiaomi and Managing Director of Xiaomi India had tweeted that the company sold 1 million units of the Redmi 5A entry-level smartphone in less than a month.

The company has announced that the Redmi 5A will now be available at its original price of Rs. 5,999 through online retailer Flipkart as well as company’s own online store in India. The 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 6,999 in India.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A was launched in India in December last year but was first announced in China in October. The phone features a 5-inch HD display with 720 x 1280 pixels screen resolution. The device comes in two models based on the memory configuration — 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB of onboard storage.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 425 chipset that features a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. This is the same chipset that powers Redmi Y1 Lite, Redmi 4A, Motorola Moto E4, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max, among others.

The Redmi 5A features a f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The 5-element rear lens is equipped with features like LED flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF and Beauty Filter.

Running on MIUI 9, which is based on Android Nougat operating system, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, which according to the company offers 8 days of standby time, 21 hours of music playback and 7 hours of video playback.

When launched in India, the phone was available in two colors — Dark Grey and Gold. Later, the company introduced another color variant — Rose Gold.

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This development comes at a time when Xiaomi is preparing to launch Redmi 5 smartphone in the Indian market. The company has scheduled an event on 14th March to launch the phone, which will be available exclusively through Amazon India.

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Xiaomi has gone official with a new memory version of the Redmi 5A. The new version comes with 3GB of RAM as well as 32GB of internal storage and is priced at just 699 Yuan (~$110). The price is just 100 Yuan higher than the 599-Yuan 2GB RAM variant but apart from the improved memory, the device retains the design and other specs of the 2GB RAM variant. We had expected this variant to be announced in due cause considering the Redmi 4A also had the same 3GB RAM variant introduced some months after its launch. Buyers will have the chance to snag up this variant on March 12 at 10 AM via Jingdong (JD.com).

Xiaomi Redmi 5A was first launched in October 2017 as a successor to highly successful Redmi 4A which made its debut in 2016 but turned out to be one of Xiaomi’s highest-selling product alongside the Redmi Note 4.  The device features an ultra-light all-metal body which is one aspect where it is different from the Redmi 4A. The design is also very much similar to the Redmi 4A in many aspects like the bottom speaker grills at the back and the rear camera which is tilted to the left side. The little difference in the design at the rear is that the speaker grills are located under the fused antenna band design in this case unlike on the Redmi 4A where it is on top the bottom line which looks like antenna band line. At the top, the line runs through the rear camera and flash on the Redmi 4A but in this case, the antenna line is under the rear camera and flash. 

Talking about the specs, Xiaomi Redmi 5A sports a 5-inch display with HD resolution (1280 x 720p). The device is powered by a Quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset clocked at 1.2GHz which is paired with a 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. At the back, the phone features a 13MP sensor with PDAF and LED flash. While the front camera is a 5MP sensor. It packs a 3,000mAh battery which is touted to deliver up to 8 days of standby time.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Gets Lake Blue Color Variant, Costs 599 Yuan

Furthermore, the Redmi 5A runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat but in on course to get Android Oreo update. Other features include dual-SIM slots- one micro and one nano-SIM slot, dual Standby support, 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and lots more. One of the SIM slots doubles as a microSD slot that can take up to 128GB microSD card. The Redmi 5A 3GB variant is only available in Platinum Silver and Champagne Gold colours.

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Xiaomi Republic Day sale that began on Jan. 24 on Mi.com and Mi Store app in India will come to an end today Through this sale, fans can not only avail Xiaomi smartphones at discounted pricing, but also other products like power banks, accessories, home gadgets and non-tech products are now listed with enticing pricing.

Smartphone Deals

There is a flat discount of Rs. 3,000 on Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as it is now available for Rs. 32,999. The Mi A1 is now selling for Rs. 13,999 after a price cut of Rs. 1,000. The Mi Max 2 is listed with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 after a discount of Rs. 1,000.

The Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 smartphones are now available with a starting price of Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 6,999, respectively. The Redmi Y1 is listed with a start price of Rs. 8,999 and the Y1 Lite can be availed with a beginning cost of Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 5A is available for Rs. 4,999. However, the entry-level smartphone can be purchased for Rs. 4,000 at offline stores of Big Bazaar through Rs. 1,000 cash back on Future Pay wallet and additional 10 percent for Axis Bank credit and debit card users. This offer is available between Jan. 22 and Jan. 28 or until the stock lasts.

Accessories

The Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2i with 20,0000mAh capacity is listed for Rs. 1,499. Its 10,000mAh variant is priced at Rs. 799. The Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic, Headphones Pro HD and Headphones Comfort are respectively priced at Rs. 499, Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,999. The Mi Capsule Earphones is priced at Rs. 1,599.

The Mi Bluetooth Speaker Basic 2 is available for Rs. 1,599. The Mi Bluetooth Headset Basic can be availed for Rs. 899. The HRX Edition Mi Band costs Rs. 1,299 and its blue colored strap is priced at Rs. 199.

Read More: Xiaomi Quietly Releases Redmi 5 With 4GB RAM For ¥1099

Other Products

The Mi Router 3C is available for Rs. 999 and Mi Wi-Fi Repeaters costs Rs. 799. The Mi VR Play 2 headset is carrying a price tag of Rs. 1,099. The Mi Car Charger, Mi Crewneck T-shirt Black and Mi Business Backpack are respectively priced a Rs. 699, Rs. 549 and Rs. 1,299.

The who login into Mi.com can get Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 coupons that can be used to purchase Xiaomi products. The sale will be coming to an end today. Payments through MobiKwik will bring up to 30 percent flat discount. Buyers will also receive Hungama Play subscription for 3 months and Hungama music subscription for 12 months for free.

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Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain has tweeted that the company has sold 1 million units of the Redmi 5A entry-level smartphone in less than a month. Dubbed as “Desh Ka Smartphone” in India, the Redmi 5A was released in the market on Dec. 7 as a successor for the Redmi 4A.

The Redmi 5A comes in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both the models are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. At the launch of the Redmi 5A, the company had confirmed that it will be selling the base model of the Redmi 5A with a price tag of Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million customers.

By this, it becomes the cheapest Xiaomi phone in India. The smartphone is available not only on Mi.com and Flipkart, but also through offline channels in India. Reliance Jio is offering a cashback of Rs. 1,000 on both the models of the Redmi 5A. To avail this cashback, users are required to do a minimum recharge of Rs. 198 for 12 months. This will allow users to avail 10 vouchers of Rs. 100.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 To Sell For 699 Yuan?

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a dual-SIM smartphone that features dedicated slots for two SIM cards and a microSD card. It includes a 5-inch display that supports an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The Snapdragon 425 chipset powers both the models of the Redmi 5A with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.

The Redmi 5A is running on MIUI 9 that is based on Android Nougat. It bears an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel camera on its rear panel. It is coupled with features like LED flash and PDAF. Its front-facing camera is of 5-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 5A include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, 4.1 Bluetooth, Infrared and GPS. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. It can be availed in color choices like Black, Grey and Gold.

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Today, Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi 5A as “the smartphone for everyone.” The smartphone was first announced in China in October and now it has landed in India with some customizations to suit the Indian markets.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A measures 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4mm and its weight is 137 grams. It has a metallic matte finish and comes in three color choices such as Elegant Gold, Dark Grey and Rose Gold.

The Redmi 5A features a 5-inch display that produces an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is powered by Snapdragon 425 chipset that features a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. This chipset is also found under the hood of other smartphones like Redmi Y1 Lite, Redmi 4A, Motorola Moto E4, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max and so on. Considering the warm weather conditions in India, Xiaomi has included dual pyrolitic graphite sheets inside the Redmi 5A that can reduce its temperature by at least 1-degree Celsius.

The Redmi 5A comes in two models such as 2 GB of RAM + 16 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The Redmi 4A and the Redmi 5A for China feature hybrid dual-SIM slot, but the Indian variant features a dedicated for microSD card apart from dual-SIM slots.

A 3,000mAh battery that powers the Redmi 5A offers 8 days of standby time, 21 hours of music playback and 7 hours of video playback. The Redmi 5A is bundled with a redesigned power charger that can stand up to 380V and it can also withstand power fluctuations.

For photography, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. The 5-element rear lens is equipped with features like LED flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF and Beauty Filter. It features a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

It also equipped with a IR blaster that can be used for controlling devices like AC, TV or set-top box. The smartphone will come preinstalled with Android 7.1.2 Nougat skinned with MIUI 9.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Pricing and Availability

The 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage models are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999 in India. Apart from Mi.com and Mi Home stores, it will be exclusively available through Flipkart. The sales of Redmi 5A will begin on Dec. 7 at 12 PM. Subsequently, it will be also available through other offline partner stores.

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Since Xiaomi has now become the number smartphone brand in India, the Chinese firm is providing the base model of Redmi 5A with a discounted price of Rs 4,999 (~$77) for its first 5 million buyers.  This makes it the cheapest Xiaomi smartphone ever in India.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Redmi Note 5A with low-end specs. However, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Redmi Note 5 that is expected to arrive with better specs along with dual rear cameras. Fresh information suggests that the three variants of Redmi Note 5 and a Redmi 5 Plus are likely to debut before Nov. 11.

Singles’ Day that is arriving on Nov. 11 is the biggest online shopping festival of China. It appears that Xiaomi is looking forward to make the most of the upcoming 11/11 annual shopping festival by announcing the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 Plus before it.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5’s Standard variant that will be driven by MediaTek Helio P25 is likely to come in two choices. There could be 16 GB and 32 GB storage options with each one featuring 3 GB of RAM. These models are rumored to be respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$150) and 1,299 Yuan (~$195).

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The Redmi Note 5 High model is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 630 chipset. It is rumored to include 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It may be priced around 1,599 Yuan (~$240). Even though the Redmi Note 5 has recently appeared on Geekbench with an aging Snapdragon 617 chipset, it seems that there is some error with the listing as it is pegged to be fueled by SD 630 SoC.

As previous reports have revealed, the Redmi Note 5 models may arrive with 5.65-inch FHD+ display from Pegasus that will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will not only sport full screen design, but also feature dual rear cameras with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors. The rear side of the Note 5 will also include a fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi is also rumored to announce a cheap full screen design phone called Redmi 5 Plus before 11/11. It is likely to feature a 5.7-inch display that will support 720 pixels. It may feature Snapdragon 450 chipset. Speculations are rife that it will be coming with a price tag of 799 Yuan (~$120).

More information on these Xiaomi phones are expected in the coming weeks.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A is official. The budget smartphone was released today by Xiaomi without any prior indication. The tech giant skipped rolling out the drums for the launch, perhaps because the model is a cheap device with quite little features that would make it stand out from the others. The Redmi 5A takes over the reins from the Redmi 4A which was launched last year. The new model packs almost the same specifications as the Redmi 4A, save some few differences.

Design

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features an ultra-light all-metal body which is one aspect where it is different from the Redmi 4A. The design is also very much similar to the Redmi 4A in many aspects like the bottom speaker grills at the back and the rear camera which is tilted to the left side. The little difference in the design at the rear is that the speaker grills are located under the fused antenna band design in this case unlike on the Redmi 4A where it is on top the bottom line which looks like antenna band line. At the top, the line runs through the rear camera and flash on the Redmi 4A but in this case, the antenna line is under the rear camera and flash.

Specifications

Specs wise, the Redmi 5A sports a 5-inch display with HD resolution (1280 x 720p). The device is powered by a Quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset clocked at 1.2GHz which is paired with a 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage.  There is no 3GB RAM version, at least not yet. It is possible Xiaomi will announce that later just like it did with the Redmi 4A. At the back, the phone features a 13MP sensor with PDAF and LED flash. While the front camera is a 5MP sensor. It packs a slightly smaller 3,000mAh battery whereas the Redmi 4A has a 3,120mAh battery under its hood. That shouldn’t be much of a concern because the SD 425 chip is a 64-bit processor which ensures the phone isn’t power hungry just like the power-efficient Redmi 4A. Besides, 120mAh is a negligible difference. Xiaomi touts the battery of having 8 days of standby time.

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Furthermore, the Redmi 5A will get its interface from the MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. Other features include dual-SIM slots- one micro and one nano-SIM slot, dual Standby support, 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and lots more. One of the SIM slots doubles as a microSD slot that can take up to 128GB microSD card. The Redmi 5A comes in Champagne Gold, Pink and Grey colours.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Price & Availability

The new Redmi model will cost 599 Yuan (around $90) and reservation is presently on. Both online and offline sales would commence at 10 AM tomorrow via Mi Mall, Mi Home, JD.com, Lynx, Suning Tesco, Mi Stores, China Mobile Mall and several other retail outlets across China.

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A leaked image of the Redmi 5A has surfaced online. The image is actually a spy photo of  an official poster and does reveal the design and some details of the phone.

First, the design of the Redmi 5A isn’t very different from that of the Redmi 4A. Though it appears to feature a metal body in place of the plastic one of the 4A. There are two antenna lines at the top with the LED flash and rear camera sitting in between them. There is also a speaker grille at the back.

The text on at the base of the image mentions the phone will have an 8-day standby battery life and will weigh 137g. These info reinforce the catch phrase on the poster that roughly translates into “Lightweight and Long Battery Life”. Although the Redmi 5A is heavier than the Redmi 4A which weighs 131.5g and even comes with a larger 3,120mAh battery.

The poster also confirms that the phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and will come with MIUI 9 pre-installed.

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TENAA listing revealed the Redmi 5A will have a 5” HD display and feature a Snapdragon 425 processor. It will come in 2GB of RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variants and have a 3,000mAh battery.

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The Redmi Note 5A is the only phone from the 5th generation Redmi line that has been released. However, we have seen a couple more models get certified at the FCC and TENAA. Popular leaker, Roland Quandt whose previous leaks have turned out to be genuine took to Twitter to release details of some new models.

According to him, there will be a Redmi 5A with 16GB of built-in storage. The device will be available in rose gold, gold, black. and grey. The Redmi 5A already appeared on TENAA and specs revealed does confirm a 16GB model with 2GB of RAM in  addition to a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM model.

Roland Quandt also mentions a Redmi 5 which will come in 16GB and 32GB storage variants. It will be available in gold and black.

Another model mentioned is the Redmi 5 Plus which will come in 32GB and 64GB variants. Available colors will be gold, black, and grey.

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These phones will be available internationally including select markets in Europe says Quandt. Xiaomi already entered some new markets with its Android One phone, the Mi A1. It is good to know that it will be joined by other models too.

No pricing details have been released but these devices should be affordable.

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Xiaomi‘s next budget smartphone offering is expected to be the Redmi 5A which has now appeared on TENAA showing its complete specification. A device fingered to be the Xiaomi Redmi 5A had earlier appeared on TENAA as MCT3B. But that model seems to be just a variant of the Redmi 5A. The Redmi 5A has again appeared on TENAA, this time with the model number MCE3B. The specifications are markedly similar to the first model but there is, even more, details on this new listing.

The new TENAA listing shows the Redmi 5A will be available in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM versions, as well as 16GB  and 32GB storage variants. The Redmi 5A features a 5-inch  display with HD resolution (1280 x 720p) and has a body thickness of 8.35mm. The entire device weighs 137g and it is listed with an array of colour options such as Black, Rose Gold, Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray, and Silver.

In addition, the Redmi 5A is equipped with a 1.4GHz Quad-core processor with entire network support and the processor is believed to be a Snapdragon 425 processor. The device is listed with a memory combination of 2GB RAM + 16GB storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB storage. On the camera angle, there is an 8MP rear camera as well as a 5MP front-facing shooter. The device will get its juice from a generous 3,000mAh battery while the interface will be based on Android 7.1.2 Operating system. 

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The TENAA listing is accompanied with photos of the Redmi 5A and the photos show the device will adorn a metal body manufactured using a three-stage design. There is also an absence of a fingerprint sensor just like the Redmi Note 5A. The Redmi 5A is expected to come with a cheap price tag which should hover around 599 Yuan for the 2GB+16GB variant and 699 Yuan for the 3GB+32GB variant.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Mi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3 smartphones and it seems that the company is soon going to unveil its upcoming Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 series of smartphones. An image of the Redmi 5 Plus has surfaced on Weibo. However, the image does not show the actual handset, but it looks like a closeup shot of the box package or a poster of Redmi 5 Plus.

The Redmi 5 Plus moniker suggests that it could be an advanced edition of Redmi 5. Since Xiaomi had released Redmi 4A has a lower variant of the Redmi 5, the company is likely to launch Redmi 5A also this year alongside Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. The Redmi 5A has been allegedly spotted on TENAA’s site which suggests that the company may soon debut the Redmi 5 series in China.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 5 Plus. Like the predecessor Redmi phones, the Redmi 5 Plus is pegged to feature a 5-inch display. It is likely that the Redmi 5 will sport the same design as the upcoming Redmi Note 5.

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Recent leaks have revealed that the budget phablet would be driven by MediaTek Helio P25 and it would be coming in two variants such as: 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The handset is also expected to arrive in a Snapdragon chipset edition.

Speculations also hint that the Redmi Note 5 would be blessed with dual rear cameras that would include a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. It is expected to house a 4,000mAh battery. Like the predecessor Redmi Note phones, the Redmi Note 5 is slated to arrive with a 5.5-inch display and it would be featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Other speculated specs of the phablet include 12-megapixel selfie snapper, MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.1 Nougat and a USB-C port.

The base model of the Redmi Note 5 is expected to arrive with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$151). The higher model is rumored to be priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196).

The Redmi 4X was launched with a pricing of 699 Yuan (~$106). Hence, the Redmi 5 Plus is speculated to cost around 899 Yuan (~$136) and the Redmi 5 may be priced around 799 Yuan (~$121).

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A new Xiaomi phone with budget-friendly specs have appeared on TENAA, a certification body from China. The modest specs of the smartphone suggest that it could be the Redmi 5A.

The Xiaomi phone that has surfaced on TENAA has a model number of MCT3B. The handset measures 140.44 x 70.14 x 8.35mm and its weight is 137 grams. The smartphone is available in black, rose gold, gold, white, blue, red, pink, gray and silver.

It features a 5-inch TFT display that produces a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The dimensions of the Xiaomi MCT3B smartphone is quite similar to the Redmi 4A and it also features a same-sized HD display. However, the Redmi 4A has a IPS LCD screen whereas the MCT3B has a TFT screen.

Just the Redmi 4A lacks a fingerprint reader, the MCT3B also lacks a fingerprint sensor which also indicates that it could be a successor of Redmi 5A. The smartphone is running on Android 7.1.2 and is powered by 1.4 GHz processor. It has an internal storage of 32 GB. Users can add up to 128 GB of microSD card on its external storage.

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The Redmi 4A has 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. It also features a microSD card slot.

The rear camera of MCT3B could be of 13-megapixel or 8-megapixel that carries support for full HD recording. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 4A has a 13-megpaixel rear camera and a 5-meapixel selfie snapper.

The Xiaomi MCT3B has a 3,000mAh battery and carries support for connectivity features like dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi and more. The Redmi 4A has a larger battery of 3,120mAh capacity. The Chinese manufacturer had announced the Redmi 4A in November 2016. Hence, it appears that Xiaomi could be prepping on a successor phone for Redmi 4A.

Xiaomi has recently announced the Mi A1 Android One phone in partnership with Google that comes with a stellar dual camera system and a budget pricing of Rs. 14,999 (~$235). The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be not only online but also going to release through multiple offline channels in India. It would be releasing in 37 markets across the world. The smartphone will allow the Xiaomi brand to reach wider markets, but there is no confirmation on when it will be coming to the U.S.

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