Xiaomi, like other big brands, offers a limited lifespan of software updates and upgrades for devices. As one set comes under the hammer, new and improved products emerge to fill the void. The Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Redmi 7A are among the new additions to this list. The trio will not receive any security or MIUI interface updates beginning on August 25.

The Redmi 7A and Mi 8 were both launched in 2018 while the Mi 9 was launched in 2019. Owners of the Mi 8, Mi 9, and Redmi 7A did not receive the newest MIUI 13 update from Xiaomi. The models did, however, receive MIUI 12.5 as the most recent upgrade. This news will come as a shocker to Mi 9 owners who are expecting that the flagship device will get one or two more updates before the company pulls the plug on software support. In fairness, the phone was launched just 27 months back, meaning the company only provided software support for a little over two years.

The end-of-support list is a constantly changing list of older devices that have completed their software life cycle. Most OEMs limit firmware upgrades to two major upgrades per device during its lifespan. This could take several years. Xiaomi’s End-of-Support (EOS) list currently includes 43 Mi and 38 Redmi smartphones, bringing the total number of devices to 81.

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In China, The Redmi 7A got access to MIUI 12.5 in August. However, the device has started receiving this update in India only now. For some reason, it took Xiaomi 6 months to deliver the new software for the phone in its biggest market outside its home country.

The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 7A in India arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.QCMINXM. As always, the latest system update for the smartphone is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

For the unaware, the Redmi 7A launched in the second half of 2019 with MIIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The handset was updated to MIUI 11 at the end of the same year.

Later, it got Android 10 in mid-2020. By late that year, the device started receiving MIUI 12. Over a year from that, it is now being treated with MIUI 12.5.

The Redmi A series generally receive a single Android update and two MIUI updates. The Redmi 7A has got all of them. Hence, there may not be any major software update for the phone hereafter. Because the company had recently canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for it along with other models.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event in August. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since then. Now, three months later, the firm reveals that the latest version of MIUI will not be available for select Redmi smartphones.

According to the Mi Fans Home Telegram channel, Xiaomi has canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the following handsets.

• Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Redmi Note 7S
• Redmi Note 7
• Redmi Y3
• Redmi 7
• Redmi 7A

The same announcement post also says that the fresh version of MIUI will not be seeded out to Mi A3. It’s not surprising as this phone runs stock Android since it is part of the Android One program.

This is not the first time Xiaomi has canceled an update for its devices. Just last year, two handsets in the above list, namely Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 were said to not receive MIUI 12.

However, the Redmi 7 not only received MIUI 12 but also MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, the Redmi Y3 got access to neither.

Hence, there’s a chance that some of the phones in the list above might receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Nevertheless, we don’t have any hope.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi canceling software updates for the above-mentioned best-selling smartphones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Xiaomin’s Lei Jun has confirmed that MIUI 13 will arrive by the end of 2021. This means MIUI 12.5 continues to be the new version of the company’s Android-based mobile operating system for the time being. It makes sense too as the firm has just started rolling out this version of MIUI for Redmi Note 10, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and Redmi 7A.

The Redmi Note 10 is the most affordable smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 series. However, despite launching in March, the device has begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update only now.

In fact, the update is currently only live for the ‘Global’ variant of the phone with build number V12.5.2.0.RKGMIXM. Anyway, other regional variants should get this very same update in the coming weeks.

On the other hand, the MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 7A is only available in China right now. The update for these devices arrives with build numbers V12.5.1.0.QCNCNXM, V12.5.1.0.QCPCNXM, and V12.5.1.0.QCMCNXM respectively.

The update should gradually reach the remaining variants of these handsets in the near future. That said, MIUI 12.5 could be the last major update for these three phones. 

Because Xiaomi is known for providing two MIUI updates and one Android update for its entry-level smartphones, and these handsets have now reached that threshold.

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The Redmi 7A, like any other Redmi A series device, was the global best-seller of its time. The smartphone was introduced with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. It was later updated to MIUI 11 and Android 10 respectively. Now, the handset has begun to receive MIUI 12 update.

The MIUI 12 update for Redmi 7A is currently only live in China. The update comes with build number V12.0.2.0.QCMCNXM and is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. Hence, it is being rolled out to select users in the country.

If the early adopters don’t face any major issues, we expect Xiaomi to extend the availability of this update to more users in its home country China. Further, we also expect the company to start seeding the update to other regional variants of this phone namely Global, EEA, India, and Russia in the coming days.

That said, MIUI 12 is the last major MIUI update for Redmi 7A. It may or may not receive MIUI 12.5 later this year. Since this handset is not eligible for Android 11, users will have to stick with Android 10 till the end of the device’s lifetime.  Anyway, power users could install custom ROM to experience the latest version of Android.

Also, it is worth noting that Xiaomi had recently canceled the MIUI 12 update for Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 citing performance issues. The irony is that these two smartphones feature better internals than the entry-level Redmi 7A.

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Recently, we reported that Xiaomi has started pushing Android 10 updates to the Redmi 7A in China. Later on, users of the 7A in Europe also started receiving new OTA update ushering the latest Android version. It is now the turn of India to join the party as the update has started rolling out in India.

The Redmi 7A made its entry in 2019 with a starting price of around $85 for the 2GB RAM+16GB storage version. The phone was launched in India around July 2019 and it came with Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10. The model had earlier been updated to MIUI 11 in January this year but still based on Android 9.

The latest update comes with the version number V11.0.1.0.QCMINXM and apart from the Android 10 features it brings, it also features May 2020 Android security patch. Although the phone is still based on MIUI 11, Xiaomi confirmed the Redmi 7A will be among the models to get MIUI 12 update. So, we expect that update to start in the near future

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Recently, we reported that Xiaomi has started pushing Android 10 updates to the Redmi 7A in China. his came as a surprise for many considering that a number of more expensive models are yet to get Google’ latest OS version. Users outside China will now be able to update their models to Android 10 as Xiaomi has released a new OTA update ushering the latest Android version.

The Redmi 7A made its entry in 2019 with a starting price of around $85 for the 2GB RAM+16GB storage version. The phone came with Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10. The model had earlier been updated to MIUI 11 but still based on Android 9.

The update comes with the version number V11.0.1.0.QCMEUXM and apart from the Android 10 features it brings, it also features May 2020 Android security patch. This new update is said to be available on the European variant of the budget phone. However, we expect other regions to start receiving the OTA push soon. You can also download the update from here.

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Redmi announced Redmi 7A ahead of Redmi K20 series launch in China. The phone came with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie out of the box. Now, after a year from its release, the handset is receiving Android 10 update in its home country.

The Android 10 update for Redmi 7A in China comes with build number MIUI 11.0.1.0. It also bumps up the security patch level to May 2020. Having said that, the costlier models in the same generation, as well as the next generation, are yet to receive the same update.

Redmi’s first 48MP camera smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 series is still running Android Pie just like Redmi 7 from the same family. Fortunately, these models are popular in the custom ROM community. So, power users can enjoy the latest Android, even Android 11 in some case.

Further, the whole Redmi 8 series (excluding Redmi Note 8 Pro) is also yet to receive the Android 10 update. That means the most selling Xiaomi smartphone of Q1 2020, the Redmi Note 8 is still running Android Pie.

The situation is even terrible for the forgotten Mi Mix 3 5G, the company’s first 5G smartphone. The phone launched with Android Pie-based MIUI 10 and the brand did not even update it to MIUI 11, let alone Android 10 and MIUI 12.

It is high time Xiaomi starts updating its handsets to latest Android on time in addition to MIUI. Also, it should improve in delivering regular security patches to devices in all segments.

Last but not least, Xiaomi should also axe the Android One series if it cannot deliver proper bug-free timely updates. The 2019 Mi A3 has shown us how undedicated the company is towards this series.

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Starting from today, smartphone will be selling at increased pricing in India. The reason behind the price hike is the increase in the GST rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. Xiaomi India has confirmed the revised pricing of its Mi and Redmi branded phones. The below mentioned phones will be available with new pricing on the official online store, e-commerce sites and retail stores soon.

Redmi Note 9 series

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models like 4+64, 6+128 and 8+128 launched for Rs. 14,999 (~$197) Rs. 16,999 (~$222) and Rs. 18,999 (~$249) price tags. Their new prices are Rs. 16,499 (~$216), Rs. 17,999 (~$236) and Rs. 19,999 (~$262). The Redmi Note 9 Pro variants such as 4+64 and 6+128 debuted for Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 15,999 (~$209). They will now sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 16,999.

Redmi K20 series

The vanilla Redmi K20 editions like 6+64 and 6+128 were selling for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 22,999 (~$301). They will now sell for Rs. 21,999 (~$288) and RS. 24,999 (~$327). The Redmi K20 Pro editions like 6+128 and 8+256 were priced at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 27,999 (~$366). Their new prices are Rs. 26,999 (~$353) and Rs. 29,999 (~$393).

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Redmi Note 8 series

The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64, 6+128 and 8+128 debuted for Rs. 14,999, Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999. These will be available for Rs. 15,999, Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 18,999, respectively. The Redmi Note 8 models such as 4+64 and 6+128 have been available for Rs. 10,499 and Rs. 12,999. Their new prices are Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 13,999.

Redmi 8 series

The Redmi 8A Dual 2+32 and 3+32 will be available for Rs. 6,999 (~$91) and Rs. 7,999 (~$105) instead of its regular price tags of Rs. 6,499 (~$85) and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A variants like 2+32 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs. 6,199 (~$81) and 6,499. They will now be available for Rs. 6,699 and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8 4+64 edition will carry new price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$118) instead of its Rs. 7,999 (~$105) pricing.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Go

There is no change in the pricing of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Hence, its 4+64, 6+64 and 6+128 variants will continue to cost Rs. 10,999, Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 13,999.

The Redmi 7A editions like 2+16 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs 5,999 and Rs. 6,199. Their increased price tags are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,699 (~87). The Redmi Go will now sell for Rs. 4,999 (~$65) instead of its regular price of Rs. 4,499 (~$59).

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 editions like 4+64 and 6+128 sold for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999. The pricing of its 6 GB RAM edition hasn’t changed, but the base model’s cost has increased to Rs. 12,999.

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One of the most important entry-level smartphones of the year finally hitten Indian offline stores. We are talking about the Redmi 7A which represent one of the most outstanding alternatives if you do not want to spend more than €100 to get a new phone. But even in the Indian peninsula, this device has to face a lot of rivals, especially in offline stores. Recently, Oppo launched a new entry-level from its sub-brand: the Realme 3i. It combines an amazing quality-price ratio to unusual specifications and premium aesthetics (compared to other entry-level phones). Even Vivo launched a new low-cost device: the Y90 with its amazing battery life. Which one should you go for? Discover it with us through an in-depth specs comparison.

Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme 3i vs Vivo Y90

Design

It is very evident that the Redmi 7A is not exactly the handset you are looking for if you love premium designs. The bezels around its display are definitely too thick for a 2019 phone, so it is all but attractive aesthetically. On the other hand, the Realme 3i is very suggestive with its diamond pattern on its rear side as well as its gradient colors. It even comes with a waterdrop notch and a very high screen-to-body ratio, so it is definitely the best choice. The Redmi 7A has the best build quality, it is sturdier and it is even splash resistant. Vivo Y90 sits in the middle with narrow bezels but a less beautiful design than the Realme 3i.

Display

Each of these smartphones has a mediocre display, so you should just go ahead and focus on other specifications. However, note that this does not mean that the displays are bad. They are still IPS panels with an HD resolution, but nothing more than sufficient displays. What changes between these handsets is the display size and the aspect ratio: Redmi 7A has a smaller panel, while Realme 3i and Vivo Y90 have taller and bigger displays.

Specs & Software

Under the hood, all of these devices feature different chipsets. The first place goes to the Realme 3i as it is powered by the midrange-class Helio P60 SoC by MediaTek, paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internal storage. It is faster and more powerful. Right after, there is Redmi 7A with a low-end Snapdragon 439 paired with up to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The last place goes to the Vivo Y90 and its Helio A22: it only features 2 GB of RAM in all its configurations.

Camera

The best and the most versatile camera department belongs to the Realme 3i. First of all, it has a dual camera on the rear side, unlike its rivals. Further, it comes with a brighter focal aperture and it is better in low light conditions. Even the selfie camera is way better with its high 13 MP resolution. Redmi 7A comes at the second place with a pretty nice 12 MP rear camera, but inferior to the Realme 3i. Vivo Y90 is disappointing: just an 8 MP rear sensor.

Battery

Given that its battery is 230 mAh bigger than Redmi 7A and 200 mAh bigger than Vivo Y90, we believe Realme 3i will last definitely more on a single charge. It lacks a fast charging technology, but it is exactly the same as its opponents.

Price

If you want a unit of the Redmi 7A, you are willing to pay about €100/$112, that is exactly the same starting price as the Realme 3i. Instead, the Vivo Y90 starts from just €90/$100. Overall, Realme 3i undoubtedly beats the competition thanks to its more powerful chipset, its amazing dual camera, its beautiful design, and even a bigger battery. Xiaomi takes the second place with its Redmi 7A which is still pretty interesting when it comes to value for money, while Vivo Y90 looks nothing special, despite its more affordable price.

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Redmi 7A vs Realme 3i vs Vivo Y90: PROs and CONS

Realme 3i

PROs

• Nice design
• Bigger battery
• Good cameras
• High performance

CONS

• Nothing particular

Redmi 7A

PROs

• Nice hardware
• Big battery
• Compact
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Outdated design

Vivo Y90

PROs

• Wide display
• Big battery
• Very affordable

CONS

• Below-average camera

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Last month, Xiaomi had launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi 7A smartphone in the Indian market, after first announcing the device in its home country China in May 2019. The smartphone was available for purchase online for a price of ₹5,999 (~$85).

Now, the company has confirmed that the Redmi 7A is available for purchase through offline stores across the country. However, the phone’s pricing in the offline market is different from its online pricing.

The 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model is priced at ₹6,199 (~$88) while is available online for ₹5,999 (~$85) while the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model costs ₹6,399 (~$90) compared to the online pricing of ₹6,199 (~$87). It comes in three color options — Matte Blue, Matte Gold, and Matte Black.

The smartphone features an IPS LCD panel of 5.45 inches that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The upper and lower bezels of the phone are quite thick compared to its contemporary smartphone. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset that features 2.0Ghz octa-core processor and Adreno 505 graphics.

It packs 2GB of RAM and internal storage of up to 32GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. The smartphone has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel that is equipped with features like HDR and 1080p video recording.

The Redmi 7A is the cheapest smartphone to feature Sony IMX486 12-megapixel rear camera. The same lens is available on popular Xiaomi phones like Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Note 7. The rear camera of device comes with features like low-light photography, AI scene detection, and full HD video recording.

The phone lacks a fingerprint scanner and so the users will have to rely on its AI face unlock function. It boots to MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie operating system and is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that promises 30 hours of 4G VoLTE calling and 17 hours of HD video playback. It also comes with support for 10W charging.

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Redmi, a smartphone brand which split from its parent company Xiaomi earlier this year to work independently, has launched several phones this year. Recently, the company launched its flagship lineup — Redmi K20 series.

Now, when the Redmi K20 Summer Honey White color variant is set to go on sale in China from 1st August, the company has announced a price cut on other smartphone models as well, effective from 1st August.

The Redmi K20 Pro gets 300 yuan (~$44) price cut and will now be available from 2,299 yuan (~334) for the 6GB RAM model and 2,499 yuan (~$363) for the 8GB RAM model. It seems that the price cut is not only for the Summer Honey White but for all the variants of the Redmi K20 Pro.

Next is Redmi K20, which is receiving a price cut of 100 yuan (~$15) and will cost 1,999 yuan (~$290) for the 6GB + 128GB model. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is receiving a price cut of 200 yuan and now costs 1,399 yuan (~$203) for the 6GB + 128GB model.

The Redmi Note 7 also gets a 200 yuan price cut, bringing down the cost of 6GB + 64GB model to 1,199 yuan (~$174). The Redmi 7 has got 100 yuan price cut, costing 699 yuan (~$102) and 899 yuan (~$131) for the 3GB and 4GB RAM respectively. The Redmi 7A has also received a 50 yuan price cut and now costs 499 yuan (~$73) for the 2GB RAM model.

While we know that this new pricing will be applicable from 1st August in China, it is not yet known how long will this pricing be applicable. It’s not yet known if this is a permanent price cut or temporary but given that the Redmi K20 series is quite new, it’s unlikely that this is a permanent price cut.

The Redmi K20 Pro is the company’s flagship smartphone which was launched in China in May this year. It has turned out to be a best-seller for the independent Redmi brand, bringing in powerful specs at an affordable price tag.

The phone features a Snapdragon 855 flagship-grade processor, a 6.39-inch FHD display, up to 8GB + 256GB storage option, a triple camera setup of 48MP + 8MP + 13MP at the back and a considerably large battery of 4000mAh. It also comes with software features such as Mi Turbo and Game Turbo to boost UI and gaming experiences, respectively. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and comes with 27W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi has unveiled a slew of Mi-branded products for its budding customers in Ukraine. Top of the pack is the Mi A3, Xiaomi’s mid-range model rocking stock Android Pie. The Mi A3 comes with a price of UAH5,999 ($235) for the 4GB+64GB version while the 4GB+128GB costs UAH6,999 ($275). Surprisingly, the price is cheaper than what it sells in Spain where the 64GB variant costs €249 ($280) and the 128GB is priced at €279 ($315). The phone will go on sale in Ukraine on July 31 via Mi Stores as well as other retail partner stores.

The features 6.1-inch HD+ display with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 665 processor, and a large 4030mAh battery. The triple cameras remain the same as the Mi CC9e with which it shares design. The camera setup consists of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP selfie sensor.

Also, Xiaomi launched the budget Redmi 7A for the Ukrainian market. The Redmi 7A comes in at UAH2,999 ($120) for the 2GB+16GB model while the 2GB+32GB variant costs UAH3,299 ($130). Other products launched include the new Mi Band 4, Mi True Wireless Earphones, Mi True Wireless Earbuds, and Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner. The Mi Band 4 is priced at UAH1,299 ($50) while the Mi True Wireless Earbuds and Mi True Wireless Earphones cost UAH1,499 ($60) and UAD2,499 ($100), respectively. The Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner adopts a retail price of UAH7,499 ($295).

Xiaomi is yet to release details on the availability of the other products in Ukraine.

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When the Redmi 7A first launched in China, it was only available in Matte Black and Morning Blue. However, when it was announced in India, it got two new colors – Matte Blue and Matte Gold. Today, it was announced that the gold variant will also be available in China but as “Foggy Gold”.

The announcement was made on the official Weibo account. The attached poster says the Matte Gold variant will be available for purchase tomorrow, July 17. It will also keep the ¥549 (~$80) price tag.

We checked the official Mi online store to confirm if the new color variant will be available for the other configurations too and they are. The 2+32GB version will sell for ¥579 (~$84) while the 3+32GB version will sell for ¥799 (~$116).

The Redmi 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 439 processor, has a 13MP rear camera (12MP in India) and a 5MP front-facing camera. There is a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but there is Face Unlock. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a MicroUSB port, and an audio jack.

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After launching in India and selling out in less than a minute in its first flash sale, the Redmi 7A will be heading to Europe. The launch date is not yet confirmed but it must be really close as a retail store has listed the phone on its site already.

Screenshots of the listing from the unnamed store show the entry-level smartphone will be priced at €99 for the base model which has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. If you want the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, you will have to shell out €119. From the images, the Redmi 7A will be available in blue and black.

The phone has a 5.45-inch 720 x 1440 screen with moderately thick bezels. For a phone with that price, it isn’t unexpected. There is a Snapdragon 439 processor under the hood and an Adreno 505 GPU. Irrespective of the variant you purchase, you will be able to expand the storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There is a 5MP camera above the display while a 13MP camera sits on the rear. There is no fingerprint scanner, so the good old pattern, PIN, or password is your best bet to keeping your phone safe. The Redmi 7A runs Android 9 Pie with MIUI on top and packs a 4000mAh battery. It has an audio jack, FM radio, and charges via a MicroUSB port.

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Redmi gave some solid upgrades to its budget lineup this year, with the new Redmi 7A featuring an octa-core processor and better specs as compared to its predecessor. The phone was announced a few days ago in India and went on sale for the first time today. Unsurprisingly, the Redmi 7A was sold out within a few seconds in its first sale.

The phone was naturally quite popular in the budget segment due to its attractive price tag of just Rs. 5999 ($87). At this price, the Redmi 7A offers Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and an HD 720p 5.45-inch display. The polycarbonate body and the 18:9 aspect ratio ensures the phone doesn’t look cheap. Further, there’s a large 4000mAh battery on board to power the device for a couple of days easily. With these specs, you get tremendous value for money under $100.

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However, it looks like Xiaomi couldn’t prepare enough stock in the first sale with the device selling out in a matter of seconds on both Flipkart and Mi.com. India MD Manu Kumar Jain has promised more stock in the second sale next week (July 18) but it remains to be seen whether it’ll be enough for users to grab a unit for purchase.

Note that the Redmi 7A does not have a fingerprint sensor but users can take advantage of its AI face unlock. There are two storage variants available, a 2GB+16GB model priced at Rs.5999 (~$87) and a 2+32GB one priced at Rs.6199 (~90). However, for a limited time this month, the company is offering both the variants at discount. So you can get the 32GB model at just Rs.5999 (~$90) which would be a steal!

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While the midrange segment is the best-selling segment in the smartphones market, the most famous manufacturers are actually not giving the same weight to entry-level phones. Still, we think there is a sufficient amount of low-end device for every basic user with a low budget. If you want to get an entry-level phone right now, three of the best alternatives are Honor Play 8, Redmi 7A and Realme C2. In my opinion, two of them are definitely in the podium of the best value for money phones under €100. That is why this comparison, which will let you meet the best among these devices in our personal opinion, was all but easy to write.

Huawei Honor Play 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme C2

Design

The design is one of the weakest points when it comes to cheap phones. Under €100, you almost always get a cheap polycarbonate body. And that is exactly the case with this trio. Redmi 7A has definitely too thick bezels around the display, so it is not recommended if you want stunning aesthetics. But it has an awesome build quality and it is splash resistant. With their waterdrop displays and slimmer bezels, Realme C2 and Honor Play 8 are more beautiful with the latter being the most compact and lightweight one.

Display

Classic IPS displays with a pretty small size and an HD+ resolution, in each case. The quality of the display is not the key feature of these devices, despite they still offer a sufficient level of detail. So do not judge them basing on the display, just choose the display size which mostly fits your needs. Realme C2 has a wider panel, so if you love multimedia, navigation or productivity it may be better for you.

Specs & Software

The Mediatek Helio P22 chipset on board of the Realme C2 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 found on the Redmi 7A have pretty similar performances, while the Helio A22 of the Honor Play 8 is inferior under every point of view. I personally prefer the Snapdragon 439 due to its more interesting Adreno GPU, but differences are very marginal. In each case, you get Android 9 Pie out of the box and pretty nice software optimization, so you should not worry so much about performance if you are a basic user. All of these devices have a dual SIM slot and a micro SD dedicated slot (you can use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time). Note that Honor Play 8 is the only with Bluetooth 5.0 (the latest Bluetooth standard).

Camera

If you are seeking the best camera quality, Honor Play 8 should be the best in low light scenarios due to its bright focal aperture which helps to capture more detail with less digital noise. On the other hand, Realme C2 is also nice because it has an additional depth sensor on the back and it makes a better bokeh effect. Forget to get a camera phone if you are going to buy one of these phones, but for emergency shots, they are not so disappointing.

Battery

The big disadvantage of the Honor Play 8 is the presence of an average 3000 mAh battery, while its opponents have much bigger 4000 and 4230 mAh battery, respectively. The Realme C2 has the longest battery life and it can last up to three days if you do not stress it so much. Right after, there is Redmi 7A which even supports fast charging in its version for the Chinese market (the power is 10W).

Price

The main reason why it makes sense to buy these devices is obviously their incredibly affordable price. Realme C2 starts from just €78, Xiaomi Redmi 7A costs €100/$112 in its base variant, and Honor Play 8 carries a €107/$120 price tag. At the end of the day, Realme C2 looks like the most complete device with its wider display, a huge battery, a dual camera, great performances, and a very nice design. I would not go for the Honor Play 8 due to its smaller battery, but note that it comes with a pretty interesting rear camera.

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Huawei Honor Play 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme C2: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor Play 8

PROs

• Better connectivity
• Good camera
• Compact
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

PROs

• Nice hardware
• Big battery
• Wide availability
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Outdated design

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

• Very affordable
• Great cameras
• Good hardware
• Big battery

CONS

• Limited availability

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In May, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 7A smartphone in China with entry-level specs. Today, the Chinese firm has announced the smartphone in India with an attractive starting price of Rs. 5,999. Like the predecessor model, it features an 18:9 aspect ratio display, but it comes with a more powerful octa-core processor. The Indian edition of the Redmi 7A features a better rear-facing camera than its Chinese variant.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A that comes with a polycarbonate chassis measures 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.63mm and it weighs 165 grams. The rear shell of the phone has p2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. The smartphone features an IPS LCD panel of 5.45 inches that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The upper and lower bezels of the phone are quite thick compared to contemporary smartphone. The “Redmi” brand name can be seen on the chin of the device.

The Snapdragon 439 chipset that features 2.0Ghz octa-core processor and Adreno 505 graphics powers the Redmi 7A. The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and an internal storage of up to 32 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for more storage. The Redmi 7A boots to MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that promises 30 hours of 4G VoLTE calling and 17 hours of HD video playback. It supports 10W charging.

The Redmi 7A has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel that is equipped with features like HDR and 1080p video recording. It is the cheapest smartphone to feature Sony IMX486 12-megapixel rear camera. The same lens is available on popular Xiaomi phones like Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Note 7. The rear camera of Redmi 7A comes with features like low-light photography, AI scene detection and full HD video recording.

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A lacks a fingerprint scanner. For unlocking and user authentication, Redmi 7A user will have to rely on its AI face unlock function. The other features that are available on the phone are pyrolite sheet for controlling internal temperature, wireless FM radio, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Price and Release Date

The 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage of Xiaomi Redmi 7A have arrived with respective price tags of Rs. 5,999 (~$87) and Rs. 6,199 (~$90). The handset can be availed in colors like Matte Blue, Matte Gold and Matte Black. The first sale of the phone will take place on July 11 through Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Store app.

To celebrate the 5^th anniversary of the company, the Redmi 7A will be available with respective discounted prices of Rs. 5,799 (~$84) and Rs. 5,999 (~$87). This offer is available exclusively in this month in India. The smartphone comes with 2-year warranty.

Is the Xiaomi Redmi 7A better than rivaling phones like Galaxy M10, Nokia 2.2 and Realme C2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi has been planning to launch the entry-level Redmi 7A smartphone in the Indian market. The company recently teased the arrival of the phone in India and asked its fans to guess the launch date.

Today, online marketplace Flipkart published a microsite of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone, which confirms that the device will be launched in India on 4th July. However, the phone will come with a few changes compared to the Chinese variant.

The Redmi 7A smartphone comes with a polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. It features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio and carries support for HD+ screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.

The display is bright enough for outdoor usage and there is an eye protection mode onboard for filtering the detrimental blue rays that are emitted from the screen. The display is surrounded by thick bezels and its chin carries the brand name of the company.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 1.95GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor. It comes in two models — 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM + 32GB internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. It remains to be seen which variants makes it to India.

In the camera department, it features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash. It is assisted by some AI features such as PDAF fast focus, AI beauty and AI background blur. It features a selfie camera of 5MP. The front camera doubles up for AI face unlock feature.

Connectivity features available on the Redmi 7A are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, micro USB, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs Android 9 Pie customized with MIUI 10 skin and is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 10W charging.

Later this month, the company is also going to launch the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. While Xiaomi has already confirmed this, the company has not yet revealed the launch date.

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The Redmi 7A is heading to India and a series of Tweets by Xiaomi India and Manu Kumar Jain already confirmed that. However, it has now been revealed that the Indian variant will have a feature not available on the Chinese variant.

According to the tweet below by the MD of Xiaomi India, the Redmi 7A will be getting a massive feature upgrade. This is a feature that is present on the Mi A2 and Redmi Note 7, and one that no other phone from other brands under the INR 20,000 (~$290) category has.

#Redmi7A: we are upgrading a MASSIVE feature for the India variant. #MadeForIndia #MakeInIndia

Something that all of you loved in #RedmiNote7 & #MiA2! Something that none of the other brands provide under ₹20,000 segment.

Any guesses? #Xiaomi #SmartDeshkaSmartphone

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 29, 2019

After doing our findings, we believe this feature is a USB-C port as that is the only plausible upgrade the phone can have. However, to make our guess valid, Mr. Kumar’s tweet will have to say under the INR 10,000 category and not INR 20,000. The rest of the specs should remain the same.

The Redmi 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display, a Snapdragon 439 processor and up to 3GB of RAM. It has 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. There is a 5MP camera in front for selfies and a 13MP f/2.2 camera on the back. It packs a 4000mAh battery, a significant upgrade compared to its predecessor which has a 3000mAh battery capacity. The Redmi 7A will run Android Pie out of the box.

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While it was known that Xiaomi is planning to launch the entry-level Redmi 7A smartphone in the Indian market soon, there was no official confirmation from the company regarding the same.

However, that has now changed as Xiaomi India has officially teased the arrival of the Redmi 7A (Full Specs) smartphone in India. While the company has not revealed the launch date, it has asked its fans to guess the launch date.

In the same tweet, the company revealed that so far, it has managed to sell over 23.6 million units of the Redmi 4A, Redmi 5A, and Redmi 6A smartphones in India. It further added that the number of units sold is more than the total population of Australia.

Fact check! Total no. of Redmi A Series phones sold in > the population of #Australia. Crazy, right? And to take that legacy ahead comes the #Redmi7A – #SmartDeshKaSmartphone.

Can you guess the launch date? pic.twitter.com/uZ05mKH295

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 28, 2019

#Redmi5A & #Redmi6A were loved not just in India but globally . Both ranked #1. Looks like it's time for the next blockbuster, #Redmi7A – #SmartDeshKaSmartphone

RT if you know the launch date. pic.twitter.com/tI9qVBEfre

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 29, 2019

The Redmi 7A smartphone comes with a polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. It features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio and carries support for HD+ screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.

The display is bright enough for outdoor usage and there is an eye protection mode onboard for filtering the detrimental blue rays that are emitted from the screen. The display is surrounded by thick bezels and its chin carries the brand name of the company.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 1.95GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor. It comes in two models — 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM + 32GB internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

In the camera department, it features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash. It is assisted by some AI features such as PDAF fast focus, AI beauty and AI background blur. It features a selfie camera of 5MP. The front camera doubles up for AI face unlock feature.

Connectivity features available on the Redmi 7A are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, micro USB, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs Android 9 Pie customized with MIUI 10 skin and is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 10W charging.

Earlier, Xiaomi India’s Marketing Head Anuj Sharma has said that the Redmi 7A could get launched in India along with the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphone or soon after that but hasn’t provided any specific date.

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Xiaomi fans in India are eagerly waiting for the company to confirm the launch date of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. Report surrounding the Redmi K20 series suggest that the phone may debut around July 15 in the country. Fresh information reveals that the Chinese firm is gearing up to launch the Redmi 7A entry-level smartphone in India

In an interview with 91mobiles, Xiaomi India Head of Marketing revealed that the Redmi 7A will be releasing in India in the near future. He didn’t confirm the exact launch date of the smartphone. However, he stated that the Redmi 7A may debut alongside the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro or within few days of the event.

On May 28, Redmi had unveiled the Redmi 7A phone in China and its now gearing up to make it available in India. Hence, its entire specifications are known. The Redmi 7A will be arriving in the country as the successor for the Redmi 6A smartphone from last year.

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Xiaomi Redmi 7A Specifications

The Redmi 7A houses a 5.45-inch IPS LCD panel that is surrounded by thick bezels. The bottom bezel has the Redmi branding. The display supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and it offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The body of the Redmi 7A has P2i splash-resistant nano coating.

Powering the smartphone is the modest Snapdragon 439 chipset. It comes with 2 GB of RAM. The handset is available in China in 16 GB and 32 GB storage models. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage on the device.

The MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Redmi 7A. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The rear side of the phone features a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. For capturing selfies, the smartphone offers its users with a 5-megapixel shooter.

In China, the Redmi 7A is available in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage for 549 Yuan (~$79; ~Rs. 5,529) and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage for 599 Yuan (~$87; ~Rs. 6,030). It can be bought in Black and Blue colors.

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Xiaomi had announced the Redmi 7A smartphone in China just over a month ago. The entry-level Xiaomi phone is now on its way to Europe. It is expected to be priced around 100 euros (~$112). The smartphone could be available in European markets starting from June 21. However, dealers in Europe may start the sales of the phone from the coming month.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Specifications

The Redmi 7A that measures 9.6mm in thickness and weighs 165 grams comes with a polycarbonate with splash-resistant coating. It is fitted with a 5.45-inch notch-less display that is surrounded by thick bezels. It supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the Redmi 7A smartphone. The 12nm Snapdragon 439 is present under the hood of the device along with up to 3 GB of RAM. There is a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card for extra storage. The smartphone is packed with a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity that supports 10W charging.

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The rear panel of the Redmi 7A smartphone features a main camera of 13-megapixel along with an LED flash. There is a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel on the device. The handset lacks support for fingerprint scanner. The smartphone offers usual connectivity features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

The Redmi 7A is available in China in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both are respectively priced at 549 Yuan (~$79) and 599 Yuan (~$86). It comes in two color options such as Morning Blue and Matte Black.

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A has not been officially announced in Europe yet. It is speculated that the variants of Redmi 7A that were released in China will be also made available in the European markets.

In related news, a new Xiaomi phone with model number M1906F9SC was spotted on the database of China’s 3C authority recently. Since it was spotted with 10W charger, it was believed that it could be an upcoming mid-range phone from the company. Some sources are speculating that it could be the Redmi 7 Pro. It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the arrival of Redmi 7 Pro.

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Xiaomi unveiled the budget Redmi 7A towards the end of last week in an online press conference. While the features of the model were revealed, the pricing and availability details were not revealed. The Chinese tech giant has today announced the Redmi 7A price as part of activities during the Redmi K20 series launch event.

The Redmi 7A came with a 5.45-inch display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device saw a return to the use of Qualcomm SOC by Xiaomi after launching the Redmi 6A with an Helio A22 chipset. The device features a Snapdragon 439 chipset paired with 2GB RAM. Xiaomi deviated from precedence by launching a 16GB storage variant at the same time with a 32GB storage option. In the past, the 32GB variant is usually launched a couple of months after the initial launch.

The budget model also doesn’t disappoint in the camera department, the device is equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera which support AI beauty selfies and Face Unlock. At the rear, there is a 13MP sensor with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF).

As for the prices, the Redmi 7A 2GB+16GB variant is available for 549 yuan ($79) while the 2GB+32GB version has a price tag of 599 yuan ($86). This makes the Redmi 7A the cheapest Redmi A series model that has been launched till date. As a reminder, the Redmi 6A started at 599 yuan for the 16GB storage option. This is despite the device packing a big 4000mAh battery which also happens to be the first time a Redmi budget model will have a 4000mAh battery capacity. The device even upgrades the charger from 5W to 10W for faster charging. The Redmi 7A is expected to go on its first sale on June 6 but reservation has commenced today in China.

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UPDATE: The pricing for the Redmi 7A has been announced on May 28.

They are as follows:

• 2GB+16GB – 549 Yuan ($80)
• 2GB+32GB – 599 Yuan ($86)

Goes on sale on June 6 at 10AM.

Last year in June, Xiaomi had launched Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones. Redmi which became an independent brand since the beginning of this year unveiled the Snapdragon 632 SoC powered Redmi 7 phone in March. The handset was introduced with a price tag of 699 Yuan. Today, Redmi silently took off covers from the Redmi 7A entry-level phone. It has arrived with a tall aspect ratio display, Snapdragon 439 and an AI powered rear camera.

Redmi 7A Specifications and Features

The Redmi 7A comes with a polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. The Chinese firm has protected the SIM card tray, microUSB port and audio jack of the phone with rubber sleeves so that water does not seep inside it easily. The handset measures 146.30 x 70.41 x 9.55mm and weighs 150 grams.

The smartphone features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The display is bright enough for outdoor usage and there is an eye protection mode onboard for filtering the detrimental blue rays that are emitted from the screen. The display is surrounded by thick bezels and its chin carries the brand name of the company.

The 1.95GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor fuels the smartphone. The Chinese firm did not revel amount of RAM and the internal storage options of the phone. The handset is equipped with a dedicated slot for microSD card.

The Android 9 Pie OS on the Redmi 7A is customized with MIUI 10 skin. It comes with simplified user interface and features like minimalist desktop, family guardian, giant font option, large volume controller and magnifying glass. The handset is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

For photography, the Redmi 7A features an LED enabled 13-megapixel rear camera. It is assisted by some AI features such as PDAF fast focus, AI beauty and AI background blur. It features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The front camera doubles up for AI face unlock feature. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 7A are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone lacks support for fingerprint scanner.

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Redmi 7A Price and Availability

Redmi has not disclosed the price tag of Redmi 7A. The company will be announcing it on May 28, the day when it unveils the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro flagship phones.

The Redmi 7 models such as 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage are respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$116), 799 Yuan (~$130) and 899 Yuan (~$144). Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 7A may hit the market with a price tag of 599 Yuan (~$86) like the Redmi 6A phone from last year. Probably, it may arrive with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.

What do you think about the Redmi 7A? What will be the suitable price for the smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Update: The M1903F10G model number has been recently approved by multiple bodies such as NBTC in Thailand, NCC in Taiwan, IMDA in Singapore and EEC in Russia. The NBTC certification has revealed that the M1903F10G will be releasing in these markets as Xiaomi Mi 9T. There is possibility that the M1903F10A/T/C may launch in China as Redmi K20 and it may debut outside of the home market as Xiaomi Mi 9T.

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Three new Redmi phones have been certified by the 3C authority of China. The model numbers of the these phones suggest that they are the upcoming Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi 7A smartphones that will be made official soon. The 3C certification of Redmi K20 has revealed that it will carry support for 18W rapid charging. On the other side, the Redmi K20 Pro may offer up to 27W fast charging.

Popular tipster Ishan Agarwal who is known for his accurate leaks had claimed in the recent past that M1903F10 and M1903F11 model numbers belong to the upcoming Redmi flagship phones. The same models have been approved by the China’s 3C body.

The M1903F11A, M1903F11T and M1903F11C shown in the below image reportedly belongs to the Redmi K20 Pro handset. The 3C listing shows that the handset could be shipped with MDY-10-EH charger that supports 27W rapid charging. The Xiaomi Mi 9 that carries support for 27W fast charging is also shipped with the same charger.

The M1903C3EE, M1903C3ET and M1903C3EC model numbers that can be seen below Redmi K20 Pro belongs to the entry-level Redmi 7A that is yet to go official. The entire specifications of the Redmi 7A are known since it has already appeared on TENAA. It is speculated that the Redmi K20 is listed below Redmi 7A on 3C. The handset is mentioned with its M1903F10A, M1903F10T and M1903F10C model numbers. The Redmi K20’s retail box may include MDY-10-EC charger that is equipped with support for 18W fast charging.

The support for different charging rates suggests that Redmi K20 and K20 Pro could be powered by different chipsets. Rumors have it that the Redmi K20 could be fueled by the Snapdragon 730 mobile platform whereas the Redmi K20 Pro may arrive with Snapdragon 855 onboard.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro handsets are expected to arrive with notch-less displays and pop-up selfie snappers. Ahead of the May 28 launch date, Redmi has been busy confirming features of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones. Earlier today, it confirmed that the Redmi K20 will be arriving with seventh generation in-display fingerprint scanner. The company recently revealed that the camera setup of the Redmi K20 will include Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor and it will carry support for 960fps slow-motion video shooting. Also, it will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. These features are also expected to be available on the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone.

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A recent report had claimed that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be available in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and color options like Carbon Fiber, Blue, and Red. It is speculated that the Redmi K20 Pro may debut as Poco F2 outside of China.

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Photos of the Redmi 7A surfaced on the web yesterday. The images which were gotten from TENAA revealed the design of the Redmi 6A‘s successor. The agency has now revealed the full specs of the phone.

The Redmi 7A (with model numbers M1903C3EC and M1903C3EE) will keep the screen size and resolution of its predecessor. So you get a 5.4-inch 720 x 1440 IPS LCD display with no notch but bezels on all sides. There is a 5MP camera to the left of the earpiece and we are sure there is a proximity/light sensor on the right.

The phone has a single 13MP rear camera with an LED flash below it. The back which is made of polycarbonate hides a 3900mAh (~4000mAh battery) that will power a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. At first, we thought this SoC is the Snapdragon 435 but that is a step back from the 12nm Helio A22 in the Redmi 6A. Some are of the opinion that this is the 12nm Snapdragon 439 which has 4 of its cores clocked at 1.45GHz. That makes sense as it is possible TENAA has stated the clock speed of the lower cores and not that of the other four cores clocked at 2.0GHz.

The SoC is paired with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM and 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage respectively. The phone will have a MicroSD card slot for adding up to an additional 256GB of storage.

The Redmi 7A will run Android 9 Pie out of the box. TENAA says it will be available in Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple, and Gray. The phone weighs 150 grams and measures 146.30 x 70.41 x 9.55 millimeters.

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There is no info on a release date but we won’t be surprised if the phone is announced alongside the Redmi K20 and RedmiBook 14 later this month.

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A new Redmi phone with model number M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE has been certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The specifications of the smartphone have not appeared on TENAA yet. Only the images of the phone have appeared on the database of the Chinese agency. Through the images it can be concluded that the M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE Redmi phone is an entry-level smartphone. Probably, it could be the Redmi 7A entry-level phone.

The Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE smartphone seems to be featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display with thick bezels around it. The upper bezel houses a front-facing camera and an earpiece. The “Redmi” branding can be seen on the bottom bezel of the phone.

The rear side of the Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE smartphone seems to be made out of plastic. There is no fingerprint scanner on its rear. It appears that the phone may only have the face unlock feature for user authentication.

A single camera along with its LED flash and “AI Camera” text is placed at the top-left corner of the back panel. The “Redmi” brand name as well as “Designed by Xiaomi” are etched towards the bottom of its rear shell. The left side of the Redmi phone has a SIM tray while its right edge is flanked with a volume rocker and a power button. The design of the phone clearly suggests that it will be a low-priced Redmi phone.

In 2018, Redmi 6A was unveiled as the company’s cheapest phone. The Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE could be the successor of the Redmi 6A phone. The specifications of the alleged Redmi 7A may soon appear on TENAA in the coming days.

The Redmi 6A comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display. It is fueled by Helio A22 chipset and up to 3 GB of RAM. It is powered by 3,000mAh battery. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing snapper of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 7A could be arriving with a larger display, a better chipset and a larger battery.

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The M1903F11C is the other phone from the company that has appeared on the database of TENAA. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it since its TENAA listing is yet to be updated with specifications and images.

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Last month, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 smartphones were unveiled together in China. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro has been available in India since March 13, the company is yet to launch Redmi 7 in the country. Fresh information shared by Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal reveals that Redmi 7 will be launching in India soon. He also revealed that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7A phones in the country.

According to Agarwal, Xiaomi may launch the selfie-centric Redmi Y3 phone in India in May. Before its launch, the company will be releasing the Redmi 7 handset in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 7 may go official later this month.

The Chinese manufacturer is also preparing a budget smartphone with model number C3F, claims the tipster. Probably, it may debut as Redmi 7A to replace the Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone from last year.

In March, the Redmi Y3 smartphone (M1810F6G) had received Wi-Fi certification. It had confirmed that the phone carries support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. A newer report had revealed that the Redmi Y3 phone could be arriving in some markets Redmi 7 Pro. There is no information available on the specs of the phone yet. However, it is speculated that it come with a water notched display and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 or 632 SoC. There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 7A.

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Redmi 7 Specifications

The Redmi 7 smartphone feature a 6.26-inch display. The waterdrop-styled notched screen offers 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 632 SoC powers it along with up to 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of up to 64 GB and it features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. Its rear side features 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The phone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. In China, the 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$104; Rs. 7,200), 799 Yuan (~$118; Rs. 8,200) and 899 Yuan (~$134; Rs. 9,200).

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Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 Explorer Edition and Mi 9 SE smartphones in China. Very soon its independent Redmi brand will be also debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in the home market. It appears that the Redmi 7 series will also arrive in quick succession since it has been approved by FCC authority in the U.S.

The FCC authority has a Xiaomi phone with model number M180F6LG. None of the FCC documents carry the Redmi 7 moniker. However, when the same model number was approved by IMDA agency of Singapore earlier this month, it was revealed that it will be hitting the market as Redmi 7. Apart from being approved by FCC and IMDA authorities, the Redmi 7 has also received certification from 3C authority of China earlier this month.

The 3C certification of the Redmi 7 had revealed that it carries support for 10W charging. The 3C body had approved three variants of the phone such as M180F6LE, M180F6LC and M180F6LK. Through the FCC certification, it has been revealed that the phone measures 157 x 76mm. Diagonally, it measures 167mm which suggests that it could be coming with a screen size of around 6.2 inches. The rear image of the phone that has appeared in the FCC documents shows that it features a single camera on its rear. This seems a bit strange since the predecessor Redmi 6 phone had come with dual rear cameras.

The Android 9 Pie OS could be available on the device. FCC reveals that the phone features MIUI 10 user interface. It has been also found that the Redmi 7 will be arriving in three options in the international markets like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The other specs of the Redmi 7 are still under the wraps.

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Probably, Redmi may announce the Redmi 7 series with phones like Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro in March or early in the second quarter of the year. In the previous month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the Redmi 7 could be priced between 700 Yuan and 800 Yuan.

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In the past month, Redmi had introduced the Redmi Note 7 smartphone and before the end of the month, it will be debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone. The newly established Redmi brand will be launching smartphones including the Redmi 7 series and Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi flagship phone. While there is no fresh information available on the Redmi flagship smartphone, the arrival of the Redmi 7 series seems to be drawing near since the M180F6LC/E/T models have been approved by 3C authority in China.

Last week, the IMDA body of Singapore had approved M1806FLG smartphone. The certification had confirmed that the smartphone will be releasing in Singapore as Redmi 7. The newly 3C certified M180F6LC, M180F6LE and M180F6LT devices are very similar to the M180F6LG phone in Singapore. Hence, the M180F6LC/E/T is nothing but the upcoming Redmi 7 phone.

The 3C listing of the Redmi 7 reveals that the MDY-09-EK charger that will be coming along with it will support not more than 5V/2A charging. Apart from the supported charging rate of the Redmi 7, there is no information available on its other specifications. Hopefully, its entire specs may appear on TENAA in the coming weeks.

The Redmi 7 smartphone will be the successor of the Redmi 6 phone from last year. The Chinese manufacture may release Redmi 7A as Redmi 6A’s successor and Redmi 7 Pro as Redmi 6 Pro’s sequel. A Russian tech blogger had revealed the front design of the Redmi 7 Pro through a YouTube video. The phone featured a waterdrop-style notch like the Redmi Note 7 phone. The Redmi 6 Pro from last year featured a wider notch on its display. The Redmi 6 and 6A came with displays that supported 18:9 aspect ratio. Probably, their successor may feature notched displays like the Redmi 6 Pro.

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In January, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed the price of the Redmi 7 series would be ranging between 700 Yuan and 800 Yuan (~$103 and ~$118). The Redmi 7 series may get unveiled in March or early in Q2 in China.

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Redmi has recently launched the feature-rich Redmi Note 7 smartphone with amazing starting price of 999 Yuan (~$147). In the coming month, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 7 Pro handset. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce the Redmi 7 series in the near future. Yesterday, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the existence of the Redmi 7 series to Redmi fans by revealing it that it will be priced between 700 Yuan (~$103) and 800 Yuan (~$118).

Jun has only shared the pricing of the upcoming Redmi 7 series. There is no official information available on the specifications of the phone. It is yet to be confirmed whether the company will be releasing three phone such as Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro as the respective successor for Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro handsets.

The pricing information shared by Jun confirms that the Redmi phones will continue to carry attractive specs and cost-effective pricing. In the previous week, the Xiaomi CEO had confirmed that the company is working on a Snapdragon 855 powered flagship that will carry a price tag of 2,500 Yuan (~$369).

The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage editions of the Redmi Note 7 are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$147), 1,199 Yuan (~$177) and 1,399 Yuan (~$207).

There is no information available on pricing of the Redmi Note 7 Pro handset. It is expected to debut after the Spring Festival in China. The only major change arriving on the Note 7 Pro when compared to the regular Note 7 is that its 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 will be replaced by the more powerful 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor.

Through a separate Weibo post, Jun has confirmed that the Redmi Note 7 which is the first glass-bodied Redmi phone is equipped with Corning Glass 5 panels on its front and rear. He added that double-sided Gorilla Glass 5 enabled Note 7 is worthy of its “Little King Kong” nickname.

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In the previous week, Redmi had released the above video to show that how strong the Gorilla Glass 5 panel of the Redmi Note 7 is. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powered phone features a 6.3-inch waterdrop notch enabled full HD+ display. For photography, it features 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 13-megapixel selfie shooter. It is packed with 4,000mAh that supports Quick Charge 4 through USB-C.

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