If you’re looking to grab a new 4K TV at an affordable price, then you should have a look at the Xiaomi’s Redmi 55-inch F Series Ultra HD Smart TV which is on sale for Rs 32,999. With Rs 4000 Instant discount from SBI Credit Card, the user can get the Smart TV at the final price of Rs 28,999. The discount applies only to SBI Card users. Meanwhile, ICICI card users can also get an Rs 2000 instant discount, and HDFC bank credit card users can get an Rs 1000 instant discount.

While purchasing the Xiaomi 55-inch UHD TV, the users should select the respective card while on the checkout to grab the maximum discount. Furthermore, there are No-Cost EMI options also, which further enable easy payments.

Xiaomi’s Redmi 55-inch F Series 4K TV runs FireOS 7, and supports Prime Video, Netflix, and 12000+ other apps on the store. It supports Dual-Band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0. The TV supports 2 USB ports, ARC, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio Jack and 2x HDMI ports. Built-in Fire TV offers support for all the Apps, and also supports direct DTH Set-Top Box integration. It supports AirPlay 2 and Miracast Display Mirroring.

On the hardware front, the Redmi Xiaomi 55-inch TV packs a Quad core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, 2GB RAM, and 8GB internal Storage.

Bezel-less display offers immersive experience, the Picture Engine helps to offer vivid, well-saturated photos on the display. The Smart TV ships with a 1-year comprehensive warranty and 1 year additional on Pabel warranty.

It is already available at a competitive pricing, and the recent SBI Card discount seems like a cherry on the cake.

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As scheduled, Xiaomi launched the first Redmi-branded Amazon FireOS-powered smart TV in India today. The product officially goes by Redmi Smart Fire TV. The television currently arrives in a single 32-inch variant.

For the unaware, this is not the first FireOS TV from Xiaomi. The company sells a couple of models in Europe. But those televisions are Xiaomi-branded and not Redmi like this one.

Let’s check out what this new Redmi TV for India has to offer.

Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 Specifications

The TV sports a  32-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (HD Ready), and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display supports up to 6.5ms response time and a 178° viewing angle. Just like all Xiaomi televisions, it comes with the company’s proprietary picture profile called ‘Vivid Picture Engine’.

The screen is further paired with 20W (2 x 10W) speakers. There’s support for Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, and DTS Virtual: X. The TV has a metal frame but other parts of the body, including stands, are plastic.

It is powered by an unnamed chipset comprising a quad-core CPU (4 x ARM Cortex-A35) and an ARM Mali G31 MP2 GPU. The silicon is paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

The device boots Amazon Fire OS 7 with support for all the leading streaming platforms, free live TV channels, Alexa, Miracast, and Apple AirPlay. It ships with a new voice-enabled remote control, which is different from the one included with the firm’s Android TV-powered televisions. This latest remote includes useful keys for playback controls, mute, guide, apps, and Alexa.

On the connectivity front, the TV offers dual-band WiFi,  Bluetooth 5.0, and Ethernet. It comes with all the essential ports, such as 1 x AV, 2 x HDMI (one of them is ARC compatible), a 3.5mm headphone jack, an antenna, and 2 x USB.

Last but not least, the television ships in an eco-friendly box that can be repurposed for DIY furniture.

Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 Price and Availability in India

The Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 is priced at ₹13,999 (~$170) in India. However, for a limited time, it will be sold at ₹12,999 (~$158). Customers can avail bank discount/coupon to further lower the price to ₹11,999 (~$146).

The television will be available for purchase starting at 12 PM on March 21. It will be sold via Mi.com and Amazon India.

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Amazon India Great Freedom Sale is now Live. Under this sale, you can find discounts on famous tech brands like Xiaomi, Sony, Samsung, One Plus, and more. The Great Freedom Sale comes with huge discounts on the retail price as well as cashback offers on specific Bank cards, interest-free EMI, exchange offers, etc. 

In this article, we have rounded off some of the best deals on Smart TVs available for our Indian readers. So if you are planning to buy or gift a Smart TV then be sure to check out these deals on Amazon India.

AmazonBasics 55-inch 4K Ultra HD smart Fire TV

Discounted Price: ₹34999 

Additional  ₹2000 page coupon available for this product

Key Features:

• 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160), Refresh Rate: 60 hertz, 178° wide viewing angle
• A+ Grade LED panel, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+
• 3 HDMI 2.0 ports to connect the set-top box
• Blu-Ray players, gaming console 
• 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 port to connect hard drives and other USB devices 
• IR Port to control connected devices like Soundbars, Receivers, and Set-top boxes
• Sound: Inbuilt 20 Watts Powerful Speakers +  Dolby Atmos
• Built-in Fire TV | Built-in Alexa and Alexa voice controls | 
• DTH Set-Top Box Integration
• Prime Video | Netflix | Disney + Hotstar | YouTube | 5000+ apps from Fire OS Store | Display Mirroring

​OnePlus 50-inch Y Series 4K Ultra HD Smart Android LED TV

Discounted Price: ₹32999 

Key Features:

• 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160)
• Display: 1 billion colors, Gamma Engine with MEMC, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Bezel-less Design
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 
• 3HDMI ports to connect a set-top box, Blu-Ray players, gaming console
• 2 USB ports to connect hard drives and other USB devices
• Sound: 24 Watts Output, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos Decoding
• Android TV, OnePlus Connect Ecosystem, Google Assistant, Chromecast, Miracast, DLNA 
• Netflix, Youtube, Prime Video, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Hungama, JioCinema, Zee5, Eros Now, Oxygen Play

​Sony Bravia 43-inch 4K TV

Discounted Price: ₹43990 

Key Features:

• 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160), Refresh Rate: 60 hertz
• 3 HDMI ports to connect a set-top box, Blu-Ray players, gaming console
• 2 USB ports to connect hard drives and other USB devices
• Display: X1, 4K HDR, Live Colour Display, 4K X-Reality Pro, Motionflow XR100
• Android TV, Voice Search, Google Play, Chromecast, Netflix, HDR Gaming
• Supports Alexa
• Sound: 20 Watts Output, Bass Reflex speakers, Dolby Audio

​Redmi 32-inch Smart LED TV

Discounted Price: ₹12999

Key Features:

• HD Ready (1366 x 768), Refresh Rate: 60 hertz, 178 Degree wide viewing angle
• 2 HDMI ports to connect a set-top box, Blu-Ray players, gaming console
• 2 USB ports to connect hard drives and other USB devices
• 3.5mm jack to connect your headphones
• Bluetooth 5.0 to connect Bluetooth speakers, earphones, and TWS earphones
• Sound: 20 Watts Powerful Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual: X and DTS-HD, Dolby Atmos pass-through ARC port
• Android TV 11, Chromecast built-in, PatchWall 4 with IMDb integration, Kids Mode with Parental Lock, 75+ Free Live Channels, Universal search 
• Prime Video, Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, YouTube, Apple TV
• 5000+ apps from Play Store

​Redmi 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV

Discounted Price: ₹25999

Key Features:

• 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160), 60 Hertz refresh rate, 178 Degree wide viewing angle
• Display: 4K LED Panel, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Reality Flow, Vivid Picture Engine, MEMC
• Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
• 3 HDMI ports to connect gaming consoles, set-top box, Blu-ray Players
• 2 USB ports to connect hard drives and other USB devices
• Sound: 30 Watts Output, Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual: X, Dolby Atmos pass-through eARC, DTS-HD
• Android TV 10, PatchWall 4 with IMDb integration 
• Chromecast built-in, Google Assistant, Miracast
• Prime Video, Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, YouTube, Apple TV, 5000+ apps from Play Store

Samsung 43-inch 4K Neo Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV

Discounted Price: ₹33990

Additional  ₹1000 page coupon available for this product

Key Features:

• Crystal 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160), 50 Hertz refresh rate
• 3 HDMI ports to connect a set-top box, Blu-ray speakers, or a gaming console
• 1 USB port to connect hard drives or other USB devices
• Display: Ultra HD (4k) LED Panel, One Billion Colors, New Bezel-less Design
• Supports HDR 10+ ,PurColor ,Mega Contrast,UHD Dimming,Auto Game Mode
• Sound: 20 Watts Output, Powerful Speakers with Dolby Digital Plus, Q Symphony
• Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Zee5, and more
• Voice Assistant – Bixby & Alexa, Tap View, PC Mode, Universal Guide, Web Browser, Screen Mirroring

​Acer 50-inch I Series 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV

Discounted Price: ₹29990

Key Features:

• 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160), 60 Hertz refresh rate, 178 Degree wide viewing angle
• Display: 1.07 Billion colors, Wide Colour Gamut+, Intelligent Frame Stabilization Engine, HDR10+ with HLG, UHD Upscaling, Super Brightness, Micro Dimming, Blue Light Reduction
• Dual-band Wifi, 2-way Bluetooth
• HDMI ports 2.0 x 3 (HDMI 1 supports eARC) to connect a personal computer, laptop, set-top box, Blu-ray speakers, or a gaming console
• USB ports 2.0 x 1 + 3.0 x 1 to connect hard drives or other USB device
• Sound: 30 Watts Output, High Fidelity Speakers with Dolby Audio
• Android TV 11, Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in, Voice controlled Smart Remote
• Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+Hotstar 

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Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched its first Redmi MAX TV in 2020. The first-ever model in the large screen television lineup features a 98-inch panel. It was followed by a smaller 86-inch variant in 2021. A year from that, the company has now released a 100-inch version. The newly unveiled model is Xiaomi’s largest TV to date. Let’s take a look at its features, price, and availability.

Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch Specifications and Features

The new large-screen television from Redmi is officially called Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch. It also goes by the name of Redmi MAX TV 100-inch and Redmi MAX 100-inch Jumbo TV.

As the names suggest, the television flaunts a 100-inch LED-baclit (DLED) LCD panel with a multi-zone backlight system and an ambient light sensor for auto-brightness. The screen has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K), up to 700 nits peak brightness level, a 178° viewing angle, and a 94% DCI-P3 color gamut.

The canvas supports 48Hz-120Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and up to 4s latency via ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). The 10-bit display offers color accuracy of ΔE≈2, MEMC, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, as well as AMD FreeSync.

The TV has a metal frame and metal stands. It is powered by an unknown chipset comprising an ARM Cortex-A73 quad-core CPU and ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. This chip is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The television boots MIUI TV with support for all the leading streaming platforms in China and smart home connectivity. It also comes with MIUI TV Enterprise Edition features for businesses.

It arrives with multiple ports like 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB, AV, Ethernet, S/PDIF, and Antenna. Wireless connectivity options include WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.

Despite sporting a 100-inch canvas, the television only houses 2 x 15W speakers (30W) with support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and DTS-HD. Finally, it also has far-field microphones for Xiao AI virtual assistant.

Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch Price and Availability

The Redmi Smart TV MAX 100-inch is priced at ¥19,999 ($3,149) in China, It is already up for pre-order starting today. The first sale is scheduled for at 10 AM (CST) on April 6.

Customers interested in the older 98-inch and 86-inch variants can still purchase them. They are currently retailing at ¥16,999 ($2,677) and ¥6,999 ($1,102) respectively.

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A few days back, Redmi officially announced the release date of the Redmi K50 series. Now, as it turns out, the March 17 event will also see the launch of multiple other products, with company GM Lu Weibing saying that it’s “Redmi’s most important launch of the year.”

According to the GM, the Redmi brand’s entire lineup will undergo a complete refresh this year. Several of these products will see their newer iterations on March 17 alone, but it seems that Redmi will be keeping other major events throughout the year.

A teaser image shared with the announcement shows the silhouette of multiple other products along with the Redmi K50 such as a router, a TV, and a laptop.

Speaking of laptops, the RedmiBook Pro 15 was spotted on Geekbench a couple of days back with the Intel Core i7-12650 processor. The processor has 10 cores, 16 threads, and up to 24MB cache, which have helped it achieve an impressive multi-core score of 11,872. This laptop is expected to launch alongside the Redmi K50 series.

The Redmi K50 series will be the most extensive flagship lineup from Redmi ever and will be powered by processors from both Qualcomm and MediaTek. It comprises the Redmi K50 Pro+ with its Dimensity 9000, the Redmi K50 Gaming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Redmi K50 Pro with the Dimensity 8100, and the Redmi K50 with the Snapdragon 870.

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Back in March 2021, Xiaomi debuted the first-ever Redmi-branded televisions in India in the form of the Redmi Smart TV X series. The lineup includes three models. They have the exact same set of features, except for the size. Almost a year later, the company is now all set to introduce a fourth model in the family.

According to the official Twitter account of Xiaomi TV India, the firm will be launching the Redmi Smart TV X43 on February 9. The new television will be unveiled alongside the Redmi Note 11S and the Redmi Smart Band Pro.

The teaser page on the company’s official website reveals some details about the upcoming TV. The television will arrive with a 4K panel with support for HDR and Dolby Vision. It will run the latest version of PatchWall with IMDb integration and will house Dolby Audio-powered 30W speakers.

The aforementioned features and the renders of the Redmi Smart TV X43 suggest that it will be identical to the older three models, except for the size. As the name suggests it will flaunt a 43-inch canvas as opposed to 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch panels on the other models.

The Redmi Smart TV X50 currently retails at ₹37,999. Therefore, the price of the Redmi Smart TV X43 will be lower as it is smaller.

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Xiaomi is India’s largest smart TV brand. The company’s television offers a unique software experience in the form of PatchWall. The firm is known for updating its TVs with new features every now and then. Select Mi and Redmi televisions have now started receiving a new system update with an interesting feature.

All the TVs sold by Xiaomi in India run Android TV with PatchWall content aggregation service. Hence, they come with Google Assistant by default. In fact, it is the only smart home platform available on these televisions. 

The company is now changing this by introducing the ‘Works with Alexa’ app for select TV models. The application enables users to control Amazon Alexa-powered through their televisions.

The app is currently being rolled out to the Redmi Smart TV X series and Mi QLED TV 4K 55 via a software update. This system update arrives with build numbers R21.10.29.3261 and R21.10.29.3261 for the former and the latter respectively.

Apart from bringing the Alexa application, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level. 

The announcement of this software update comes directly from Sudeep Sahu, the head of the TV category at Xiaomi India. He says that the update will be rolled out in batches.

If you have any of the above-mentioned televisions and have received the update, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi has been selling smart TVs in India since the first half of 2018. Up until 2020, the company only had Mi-branded televisions in the country. This year, the Chinese tech giant even introduced Redmi-branded models. A little over three and a half years later, the firm has hit a new milestone in sales.

Today, Xiaomi announced that it has sold over 7 million units of Mi and Redmi-branded smart TVs in India since their introduction. The sales figure from Xiaomi Data Center accounts from March 2018 to September 2021.

In a press release shared with us, Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead – Smart TVs, Xiaomi India, says that the company played a key role in the growth of the smart TV market in India. The segment doubled in 2021 when compared to 2018.

He also states that during the festive season sale earlier this month, the sales of the firm’s 4K TV models increased by a whopping 53 times. The company managed to sell over 100K units of televisions in less than 3 days during this period.

On the other hand, 32-inch models still remain to be the most popular as they continue to be the gateway for first-time smart TV buyers.

Above all, Xiaomi is still the leading smart TV player in India since 2018.

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The festive season in India goes both ways when it comes to shopping. Both companies and consumers take home profits. Among the top brands that benefitted from the surge in sales during the flagship events from Flipkart and Amazon, is Xiaomi India. Xiaomi, the leading smartphone and smart TV brand in India, has announced that it has registered over 100K Smart TVs sales in less than 3 days of the festive sale across platforms.

‘Diwali With Mi”, the flagship event from the brand brought luring discounts and offers across all e-commerce platforms including mi.com, Amazon Great Indian Shopping Festival, and Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days on Flipkart. On the back of a strong product portfolio, the company lured massive volumes in demand for 4k TVs.

Commenting on the milestone, Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead – SmartTV, Xiaomi India said, “When we entered the segment for Smart TV’s we identified the market potential and wanted to fill in certain gaps. Our aim is to provide ‘Smart TV Innovation for every Indian Home’. We believe that our line-up across Mi and Redmi has been able to drive the next level of Smart TV penetration in the country, thereby becoming a household name in the market. The milestone we have achieved is a testimony to our commitment to offering products with the best specs and highest quality at honest pricing. We will continue focusing on making television viewing an enjoyable experience, and work with our channel partners to meet the consumers’ demand by leveraging their reach.”

Xiaomi maintained its top position during the first wave of festive sales by having 8 out of its products in the top 10 best-selling Smart TVs listed on Amazon. Redmi Smart TV X 50”, Mi TV 4A 32”, Mi TV 5X 43” were the ones with maximum traction among the consumers.

The offers are still ongoing and here are the prices at which they can be availed.

Redmi Smart TV X Series –  Rs. 31,749

Redmi Smart TV 32” – Rs. 13,249

Redmi Smart TV 43” –  Rs. 22,749

Mi TV 5X Series – Rs. 43,499

Mi TV QLED 4k – Rs. 57,749

Mi TV QLED 75 –  Rs. 1,23,749

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Earlier this year, Xiaomi debuted the Redmi-branded smart televisions in India with the launch of the ‘Redmi Smart TV X Series’. Six months later, the company is back again with yet another Redmi television lineup called the ‘Redmi Smart TV Series’. As revealed by the firm last week, this television comes in two sizes – 32-inch and 43-inch.

Redmi Smart TV Series Specifications and Features

The Redmi Smart TV Series is an entry-level smart television lineup from the brand. It comes in two sizes and both the models feature an LED-backlit LCD panel and a plastic build.

The smaller 32-inch version sports an HD-ready screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and 6.5ms response time, while the 43-inch variant flaunts an FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 9.5ms response time. Both the panels have a 60Hz refresh rate and a 178° viewing angle.

For audio, both versions use 20W dual speakers with support for Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, and DTS Virtual: X. They don’t feature far-field microphones but do support Google Assistant voice control via the Bluetooth remote control.

The duo is powered by a 64-bit SoC consisting of a quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 CPU and ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. This chipset is paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

On the connectivity front, the televisions support dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x HDMI with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and eARC, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x AV, 1 x Antenna, 1 x earphone (3.5mm), and Ethernet.

Talking about software, they run Android TV 11 operating system with PatchWall 4 content aggregation launcher. This new version of PatchWall with IMDb integration was introduced with the recently launched Xiaomi Mi TV 5X Series.

Other features of the Redmi Smart TV Series include Chromecast Built-in, Play Store, support for almost all the streaming services available in India, Vivid Picture Engine, Mi Home app, Quick Wake, Quick Mute, and Quick Settings Menu.

Last but not least, just like the Redmi Smart TV X series, the Redmi Smart TV Series also ships in an environment-friendly box that can be repurposed to build a bookshelf or something else. 

Redmi Smart TV Series Price and Availability

The Redmi Smart TV Series will retail for the following price tags in India.

• Redmi Smart TV 32 – ₹15,999
• Redmi Smart TV 43 – ₹25,999

These television models will be sold via Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes, Mi Studios, and Mi Stores across the country.

Unfortunately, the company is yet to announce their release date. But it has confirmed that they will be available during the upcoming ‘Diwali With Mi 2021’ and  ‘Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021’ sales at ‘introductory price tags’.

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Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi is also known for its smart televisions. The company’s TVs are cheaper than the models offered by traditional TV brands with a similar set of features. However, that comes with a caveat in China in the form of advertisements in software.

Mi TVs and Redmi TVs in China run MIUI for TV based on Android. Whereas, in international markets, the company uses Android TV. In India, the firm’s televisions also come with PatchWall launcher, which offers one of the best user experiences on smart TVs.

Another difference is that Xiaomi does not show advertisements in global markets. On the other hand, the MIUI for TV in China throws ads as soon as the television boots up. Previously, these ads were even unskippable.

Apart from boot advertisements, MIUI for TV also shows other types of ads like banners and pop-ups. These can be frustrating when you are navigating through the UI.

Hence, during a recent Q&A session held by the Xiaomi TV team, a user asked the company to delete ads from its televisions with discontent. To this, the firm’s execs simply replied that they are working hard to balance advertising and user experience as much as possible for better service.

The statement from Xiaomi clearly suggests that it does not have plans to remove ads from its televisions in China for now. Hopefully, the company does not bring these practices to global markets.

Xiaomi has been always known for its hardware, however, the same cannot be said about its software. MIUI was one of the best Android skins in the past. But in recent years, its quality has degraded due to bugs, optimizations, advertisements, and slower update delivery.

With growing international presence and competition, Xiaomi surely needs to up its game in the software department. Fortunately, the company has already started working on it by promising three OS updates and four years of security patches for the upcoming Xiaomi 11T series.

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At the end of June, news broke out that Xiaomi will be hiking the price of its Mi and Redmi-branded smart televisions in India from July. As expected, the company has increased the price of 10 TV models in the country.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, Xiaomi has hiked the price of 7 Mi TVs and 3 Redmi TVs in India. The products affected by this range from the entry-level 32-inch model to up to 65-inch model. The maximum price increase per TV is ₹2,000, whereas the minimum is ₹500.

Here’s the entire list of Xiaomi Mi TVs and Redmi TVs that have received a price hike in India.

TV Model	Old Price	Price Hike	New Price
Mi TV 4A Pro (32-inch)	₹15,499	₹500	₹15,999
Mi TV 4A Pro (43-inch)	₹25,999	₹1,000	₹26,999
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition (40-inch)	₹23,999	₹1,000	₹24,999
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition (43-inch)	₹25,999	₹2,000	₹27,999
Mi TV 4X (43-inch)	₹28,999	₹1,000	₹29,999
Mi TV 4X (55-inch)	₹41,999	₹2,000	₹43,999
Redmi Smart TV X50	₹34,999	₹2,000	₹36,999
Redmi Smart TV X55	₹40,999	₹2,000	₹42,999
Redmi Smart TV X65	₹58,999	₹1,000	₹59,999
Mi QLED TV (55-inch)	₹57,999	₹2,000	₹59,999

The new price is live now live on all the official online retailers. It should be the same and maybe even more at offline retail stores.

The increase in the price of Xiaomi televisions in India is a direct result of the prolonged shortage of ‘Open Cell’ (panel) globally. The panel of TVs accounts for 70% of their cost. They are mostly imported by India from China and Vietnam.

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Xiaomi is the leading smartphone as well as smart TV brand in India. The company is known for its affordable products in the country. But lately, the firm has been hiking the price of some of its devices. As per a new report, Xiaomi may once again increment the price of its Mi TVs and Redmi TVs in the country.

ET Telecom reports that Xiaomi is expected to hike the price of smart televisions in India by 4-6% from July. For those unaware, companies have been increasing the price of TVs in the country since the beginning of this year.

According to the publication, the upcoming TV price hike by various brands will be the third round in the last six months. Companies have already increased the price of their televisions by 10-12%. The year 2021 marks the highest price hike of televisions in a single year.

The main reason for the increase in TV price is due to the prolonged shortage of ‘Open Cell’ (panel) globally. ‘Open Cell’ accounts for almost 70% of the cost of a television. India mostly imports them from China and Vietnam.

Recently, Xiaomi hiked the price of the Redmi Note 10 in the country for the third time. This was due to the increase in the price of supplies. As per industry experts, the cost of chipsets, battery packs, and others (camera modules, sensors) have increased by 20%, 10%, and 5% respectively.

Lastly, as per Debasish Jana, research analyst at Counterpoint Research, If this trend continues, it may affect demand in India as a result of the country’s economic situation caused by the second wave of COVID-19.

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Back in March, Xiaomi debuted the first-ever Redmi televisions in India in the form of the Redmi Smart TV X series. This lineup is the first in the country to come with the Mi Home app to manage Xiaomi smart home products. This application later arrived with the recently launched Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition as well. Now, the Mi Home app is also available on a number of older Xiaomi televisions in India.

A couple of days back, the Product Manager of Xiaomi televisions in India tweeted that the Mi Home App was rolled out to all HD and FHD Mi TVs launched in the country to date. The company executive also shared the complete list of TV models.

The Mi Home App is now available on the following HD and FHD Mi TVs in India.

• 2018

  • Mi TV 4A 32
  • Mi TV 4A 43
  • Mi TV 4C Pro 32
  • Mi TV 4A Pro 49

• 2019

  • Mi TV 4A Pro 32
  • Mi TV 4A Pro 43
  • Mi TV 4A 40

• 2020

  • Mi TV 4A 32 Horizon Edition
  • Mi TV 4A 43 Horizon Edition

• 2021

  • Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition

In order to install the Mi Home app on the above-mentioned Xiaomi Mi TVs, users will have to navigate to the User Centre section by selecting its icon located in the top row of the PatchWall launcher and scroll all the way down. Once installed and signed in, users will be able to manage their Xiaomi smart home products on their television.

Lastly, according to the executive, this application also supports PIP (picture-in-picture) mode and grid view for feeds from Mi Home Security Cameras.

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Xiaomi has officially introduced Redmi-branded smart televisions in India with the launch of the Redmi Smart TV X series. The lineup includes a total of three models (X65, X55, X50), which only differ in size and not specs. Also, it is worth noting that the products announced in India are different than the original Redmi Smart TV X series that was unveiled in late May 2020 in China.

Redmi Smart TV X65 / X55 / X50 India Specifications and Features

The newly launched Redmi Smart TV X series in India flaunts a LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 85% NTSC color gamut, and 92% DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen also supports Reality Flow (software-based MEMC), Vivid Picture Engine (proprietary color profile), all the popular HDR standards, such as HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision.

As far as size is concerned, like their name suggests, the X65, X55, and X50 feature a 65-inch, 55-inch, and 50-inch display respectively.

Further, these televisions are powered by an unknown 64-bit SoC with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU and ARM Mali G52 MP2 GPU. They come with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and run Android TV 10 with PatchWall content aggregation launcher.

The TVs support almost all the popular streaming services (25+), Chromecast Built-in, Google Assistant, and even ships with the Mi Home app (for the first time in India) to manage Xiaomi smart products.

On the connectivity front, the televisions come with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 with support for ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and eARC (only one, Dolby Atmos pass-through), 2 x USB 2.0, AV input, 1 x optical, antenna, 3.5mm headphone jack, and ethernet.

Taling about audio, these TVs sport 2 x 15W speakers, which are capable of providing a maximum output rate of 30W. These speakers support Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, and DTS Virtual: X (via OTA update).

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Other features of these Redmi televisions include a new remote control (slightly different than Mi TV remote), Quick Wake (boot up in 5 seconds), Quick Settings (long press PatchWall button), Mute (Double-click Volume Down key), Universal Search. Kids Mode, Smart Recommendations, Live TV, User Centre, Celebrity Watchlist, and India’s Top 10.

Last but not least, the cardboard box of the Redmi Smart TV X series can be used to build a DIY bookshelf.

Redmi Smart TV X65 / X55 / X50 India Price and Availability

The Redmi Smart TV X series will go on sale for the first time at 12 PM, March 26 for the following price tags.

• Redmi Smart TV X65 – ₹57,999 ($799)
• Redmi Smart TV X55 – ₹38,999 ($537)
• Redmi Smart TV X50 – ₹32,999 ($455)

These televisions can be purchased from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studio stores. For a limited time, customers can avail a flat ₹2,000 discount by using an ICICI Credit Bank credit card. Also, they can save up to ₹1,700 on subscriptions of Zee5, Aha, Hungama Play, and Hoichoi.

The Redmi Smart TV X series will be also available at partner retail stores across India in the near future.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi India announced the Redmi Note 10 series in the country. A total of three smartphones were unveiled, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. At the end of the event, the company also teased the arrival of Redmi TVs in the country.

Xiaomi has been selling smart TVs in India with ‘Mi TV’ branding since early 2018. Right now, it is the country’s largest smart television brand. The firm offers a wide variety of TV models at different price segments.

Similarly, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi introduced its TV models in China after becoming an independent brand. The brand also sells other ecosystem products, including a washing machine. Its products are cheaper than Xiaomi’s Mi-branded models.

Slowly and steadily, Redmi started bringing its products to global markets, especially India. Some of the notable ones are Redmi Band, Redmi Earphones, Redmi Earbuds 2C, and Redmi Power Banks.

Now, the brand has officially confirmed to release its televisions in India. The company revealed it via a short teaser video at the end of Redmi Note 10 series launch livestream.

Did you notice the easter egg at the end of the #redminote10launch ??

What do you reckon??? pic.twitter.com/aA5pGRZzki

— Eshwar (@eshwar_nc) March 4, 2021

The teaser video suggests that the upcoming Redmi smart TV for India will be a large-sized television. The brand uses the term ‘XL’ and even gives us a glimpse of the TV’s design in the said video.

Currently, Redmi sells two large-sized television models under its Redmi MAX series. They are none other than last year’s Redmi Smart TV MAX 98” and the brand-new Redmi MAX TV 86”.

But the thing is the above-mentioned TVs are too large for an average Indian household. In fact, these televisions are for niche customers even in China. They are also difficult to manufacture and their installation requires a specially trained professional.

Hence, we don’t think the company will be bringing these models. Instead, it may release the 55” or 65” variant of the Redmi Smart TV X series. Anyway, it could be a new model as well. Because most of the Mi TVs sold in India are different than those sold in China.

That said, we expect to learn more about this Redmi TV before its official launch. Lastly, although Xiaomi India has not confirmed the launch date, the television was tipped to arrive in the country in March last month.

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At the Redmi K40 series launch event, Xiaomi’s sub-brand also announced three other products, namely RedmiBook Pro 14/15, Redmi MAX TV 86”, and Redmi AirDots 3. Let’s take a look at the brand’s second large-sized television in this post.

Redmi MAX TV 86” Specifications and Features

As the name suggests, the second television model in the Redmi MAX series flaunts an 86-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K) and a 120Hz refresh rate. For those unaware, last year’s 98-inch TV does not have any high refresh rate but it features MEMC, which is present on the newer model as well.

Also, the screen supports 10-bit color, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, and covers 92% of the DCI-P3 color gamut with color accuracy of ΔE ≦2. It also has the usual 178° viewing angle.

Further, the TV is powered by an unknown chipset with a quad-core CPU (ARM Cortex-A73), ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. As for software, it runs MIUI for TV 3.0, which includes content integration and smart features like Xiao Ai voice assistant and more.

As for connectivity and ports, the television sports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared, 2 X USB Type-A, AV, ATV/DTMB, S/PDIF, Ethernet, and 3 x HDMI. One of the three HDMI ports is v2.1 with support for 120Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). Hence, users can connect their Sony PS5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X to experience 4K 120Hz gaming.

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Lastly, talking about audio, the TV comes with 2 x 12.5 speakers to deliver a maximum sound output of 25W. These speakers also support Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD.

Redmi MAX TV 86” Pricing and Availability

Redmi has priced the Redmi MAX TV 86” at ¥7,999 ($1,239). It will be available for purchase in China, starting from March 4. There’s no word on international availability.

If you are interested in getting a cheap large-sized Xiaomi television outside China, the company recently announced a QLED TV called Mi TV Q1 75” in Europe.

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Last year, Xiaomi launched its largest smart TV ever called Redmi Smart TV MAX 98”.  Almost a year later, the company has now started teasing another such model. This television is said to be announced at the Redmi K40 series launch event, which is scheduled for February 25.

Xiaomi’s official smart TV Weibo account posted a teaser for the upcoming Redmi MAX TV. In the post, the company asks netizens to guess the size of the newer model to win a Bluetooth speaker. 

So far, the company has not revealed any highlights of this TV. The firm has only hinted that the forthcoming Redmi MAX TV will be ‘so big that it almost can’t get into the elevator’.

For those unaware, the Redmi Smart TV MAX 98” released in 2020 is Xiaomi’s largest television till now. As the name suggests, this television flaunts a 98-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen has a 178° viewing angle, 98.8% screen-to-body ratio, and supports 85% of the NTSC color gamut.

It is powered by an Amlogic T972 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. On the connectivity front, the TV comes with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, Infrared, 3 x HDMI (one of them is ARC compatible), AV composite, DTMB port, 2 x USB, Ethernet, and S/PDIF.

Other features of this TV include 2 x 8W speakers, Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, HDR, MEMC, Xiao AI voice assistant, and PatchWall content aggregation service. The product debuted for ¥19,999 and it is still listed at the same price on Mi.com.

Because of its sheer size, the Redmi Smart TV MAX 98” was only available online for a long time. It finally hit a single offline store in December 2020. This television is difficult to manufacture and its installation requires a specially trained workforce.

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Apart from India’s largest smartphone brand, Xiaomi is also the country’s leading smart TV brand. The Chinese tech giant entered the television market in India in early 2018. Since then, it has established itself as a prominent player in the TV segment. That said, according to a tip, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will also be launching its televisions soon.

Redmi started selling TVs after it became an independent brand in 2019. The brand’s televisions are only sold in its home country. It also entered the top 10 online TV brands list in China in August of 2020.

Unlike Xiaomi’s Mi-branded TVs, the Redmi TVs offer better specs and features at comparatively lower price tags. Also, almost all the models offered by the brand are large-sized televisions.

Now, as per Mukul Sharma (@stuflistings), a popular Indian tech influencer, Redmi may finally bring its TVs to India. He revealed that Redmi Smart TVs may launch in India as soon as March at competitive prices.

He also suggests that these TV models could be the Redmi Smart TV X series that was unveiled in May last year. For the unaware, this 4K television comes in three sizes (50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch) and is cheaper than Mi-branded TVs with better features like a metal body, MEMC, and more.

Anyway, all the televisions released by Xiaomi in India so far are different than the models sold in China. Hence, the upcoming Redmi smart TVs could also be discrete.

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Xiaomi has been leading the China smart TV market for a while now. Following the footsteps, its sub-brand Redmi ranked 10th position (online channel) for the first time in the 31st week of 2020. The data comes from Aowei Cloud Network and it was shared by none other than Lin Faqiang, the operations director of Redmi TV.

Redmi became an independent brand in early 2019. Since then, the brand ventured into various product categories apart from smartphones. It launched its first smart TV in H2 last year and currently has 6 models on sale ranging from 999 yuan ($144) to 19,999 yuan ($2,881).

Due to competitive pricing and feature-rich products, Redmi managed to enter the top 10 TV brands (online) list in China within one year from entering the segment. That’s a great achievement for a new player but it all happened due to backing from its parent company Xiaomi.

On June 25, the brand even likely broke the 100-inch TV segment sales record with its Redmi Smart TV MAX 98. The brand managed to sell over 1,500 units of this TV model in 10 hours, 32 minutes and 18 seconds across all channels.

Having said that, here’s the complete list of top 10 TV brands (online) in China in 31st week of 2020 by Aowei Cloud Network.

1. Xiaomi
2. Changhong
3. Hisense
4. TCL
5. Skyworth
6. Haier
7. Konka
8. Coocaa
9. VIDAA
10. Redmi

UP NEXT: Xiaomi announces MIUI for TV 3.0 in China, Here are all the new features

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MIUI is the core of Xiaomi’s business. In fact, the company started with its Android skin rather than smartphones. Even the firm’s smart TVs run the same software, which is also known as Patchwall. Do note that Patchwall found on Mi TVs in international markets is merely a launcher but in China, it is the whole system. Having said that, Xiaomi recently announced MIUI for TV 3.0 in its home country with new visuals and features.

MIUI for TV 3.0 Supported Models

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 for its smartphones in late April and since then, the company has been updating the eligible devices. Similarly, it now announces MIUI for TV 3.0 but the information regarding supported TV models is bleak. Anyway, we can surely expect the company roll out this new update to the recently launched Mi TV Master Series 65-inch OLED and Redmi TV X series.

MIUI for TV 3.0 Features

First and foremost, the new version of MIUI for TV brings changes to animations. Following the footsteps of content-first strategy, the system will continue to recommend movies and series by learning user habits like before with new improved AI algorithm. What’s new is the playback can be now resumed quickly as it slowly converts into the background when stopped instead of exiting the player altogether.

Further, the iteration of the software brings profile page for different members of the family. The content recommendation will be unique for different profiles based on watching habits. Even, the Kids Mode is now upgraded to support app controls so that parents can supervise what their children watch directly from their smartphones.

Lastly but not least, the Mi Remote app is now more capable than before. Users can download and install apps directly from their smartphones. Also, they can mirror the TV screen to their handset to navigate to control their smart TV with touch inputs. The remote app also includes a gamepad to play games on TV without investing in a separate controller.

Unfortunately, this OS will mostly not make its way to the international markets as Mi TVs sold in these regions come with Android TV, which is must for Google services like Chromecast, Play Store, and Google Assistant.

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At the Redmi 10X series launch event, the brand also announced the Redmi Smart TV X series. This new TV series from the company comes in three sizes and starts under 2,000 Yuan ($280) for the 50-inch model.

Redmi Smart TV X Series Specifications

The all-new Redmi Smart TV X series brings premium features at affordable price tags. It comes in three sizes namely 50”, 55”, and 65” respectively. But all of them have identical specifications.

All the three models in the series feature 4K panel with NTSC 85%  wide color gamut. Further, they have a 97% screen to body ratio and metal frame to offer better build quality.

These TVs also come with MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) technology with 60Hz intelligent compensation algorithm to provide smooth content playback.

For audio, the Redmi Smart TV X features 4 x 12.5W speakers with an 8-unit subwoofer system to offer immersive sound experience at home. It supports popular sound technologies like Dolby Audio and DTS-HD.

For memory, these TVs come with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. They also feature far-field built-in mics for voice control just like the recently launched Honor X1 Smart TV.

Redmi Smart TV X Series Price

As mentioned earlier, the Redmi Smart TV X Series has three size variants. But the brand has only revealed the price for two models, leaving the cheapest one under 2,000 Yuan a mystery for the time being.

• Redmi Smart TV X65 – 3,299 Yuan ($462)
• Redmi Smart TV X55 – 2,299 Yuan ($322)
• Redmi Smart TV X50 – 1,x99 Yuan (≤ $280)

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Redmi will be officially unveiling the Redmi 10X series in China this coming Tuesday (May 26). At the launch event, the brand will be also announcing Redmi Smart TV X series in three sizes – 50”, 55” and 65”. As usual, Redmi has been teasing the features of it on Weibo. Today’s teaser reveals the speaker system of these smart TVs.

According to a teaser poster shared by Lu Weibing, the general manager of Redmi brand, the upcoming Redmi Smart TV X series will come with 4 x 12.5W speakers with 8-unit subwoofer audio system.

The brand claims the speaker system of these TVs will provide sound quality just like in theatres. Though it is a marketing jargon, the speakers do seem impressive as Redmi products are usually priced cheaper than similar products from other brands in the market.

According to previous teasers, the Mi smart TV X series will feature 4K panels all models. The display will have a 60Hz refresh rate with 85% NTSC wide color gamut. Further, the TVs in this series will also feature MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) for smoother content playback.

Since we are yet 3 days away from the launch, we except Redmi to drop a couple of more teasers revealing the further features of Redmi Smart TV X series.

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Earlier today, Redmi officially shared a poster revealing Redmi 10X in all its glory after the announcement of MediaTek Dimensity 820, which will be powering it. A few hours later, Lu Weibing, the general manager of the brand shared another teasing the launch of Redmi TV X50, X55, and X65 alongside the aforementioned budget 5G handset.

Although we know some of the specifications of Redmi 10X courtesy of multiple leaks, there’s not a single detail available regarding the upcoming Redmi TV X series that includes X50, X55, X65. 

Mr Weibeing simply said that these TVs will be excellence in design, picture quality, sound, and smart experience in his post. Since the launch will take place next week on May 26, a day after Realme’s event, we can expect the brand to share more teasers revealing the specs of these TVs.

As for Redmi 10X, it is confirmed to come in four colors  – Dark Blue, Violet, Gold, and White. The same was leaked on Saturday along with the info that the device will be available in two variants – Standard and Pro respectively.

As per the Geekbench listings, the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro could bear model numbers M2004J7AC and M2004J7BC. The former was also spotted on TENAA revealing it to feature a triple camera setup and FHD AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

This means the only difference between the Standard and Pro variants could be the cameras. The teaser poster shared earlier today could be of Redmi 10X Pro since it has a quad-camera setup.

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Redmi will be unveiling the Redmi K30 Pro on March 24 in China. At the same launch, the brand will also announce a new Redmi Smart TV as per a new teaser posted by the company’s General Manager Lu Weibing on Weibo. Additionally, according to a previous report, Redmi may also unwrap a new variant of RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition and Redmi Air Purifier F1.

Xiaomi sells a number of products apart from smartphones. Redmi, which was previously a lineup of budget smartphones from the company, is now an independent brand itself with an increasing number of self-branded products. Last year, the brand ventured into smart TV business by launching its first product in this category simply called Redmi TV. It was announced alongside the Redmi Note 8 series in late August 2019 in China.

Now, according to a teaser on Weibo, the brand will be unveiling its next smart TV at the Redmi K30 Pro launch scheduled for March 24, i.e tomorrow. Unfortunately, the brand has not teased any specs of it but going by the quote on the Weibo teaser post, which reads ‘TV, once again, eye-opening’ (translated), this new TV could be larger than the 70-inches Redmi TV launched last year. If that is the case, then expect it to feature similar specs as the last TV, except for an increase in panel size.

To refresh your memory, the Redmi TV 70-inches launched last year has a 4K HDR panel and comes powered by an Amlogic quad-core 64-bit processor paired with Mali-450 MP3 GPU. As for memory, the TV features 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, whereas, on the software side, it runs PatchWall UI. Connectivity options on the TV include WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI ports, and 2 x USB ports. Lastly, audio formats such as Dolby Audio as well as DTS-HD are present and accounted for.

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As promised, after teasing its launch for a couple of weeks, Redmi has today finally launched its much-anticipated Redmi TV, along with the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones.

The first smart TV from the newly independent Redmi brand is named Redmi TV. It comes with a massive 70-inch 4K HDR display, which the company says it 60 percent larger than the 55-inch panel.

The Redmi TV comes with sixth-generation Picture Quality Engine and is powered by Amlogic quad-core 64-bit processor clocked up to 1.5GHz and Mali-450 MP3 GPU clocked up to 750Mhz. The device comes packed with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

As for the connectivity option on the device, the Redmi TV comes with support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 for lower power consumption. It also has three HDMI ports and two USB ports.

Just like the Xiaomi’s Mi Smart TVs, the new Redmi TV also comes with support for voice assistant and Bluetooth-powered voice-based remote controller. The company is also making use of the PatchWall user interface for this smart TV.

It also comes with Dolby Audio as well as DTS-HD audio. The Redmi TV is priced at 3,799 Yuan in China, which roughly converts to $531. It is now available for pre-booking with a deposit of 100 Yuan (~$14) to 500 Yuan (~$70).

The competition in the Smart TV market is getting intensified. Recently, Honor launched its first Honor Vision TV priced at 3,799 Yuan, but with a 55-inch display and powered by its own HarmonyOS. OnePlus is also all set to launch its OnePlus TV in India next month.

The company is aiming to expand its Redmi brand to a multi-category company and is trying to create its own Redmi ecosystem. Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi had earlier said that the company will adhere to its strategy of making cost-effective products, which has been a major force behind the brand’s success.

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Redmi, which was a brand of Xiaomi for budget smartphones, split from its parent company earlier this year to work independently. Initially, the company focused on smartphones but it has now entered new product categories.

After launching the Redmi branded laptop and a washing machine, the company is now all set to enter the Smart TV market. The company has confirmed that the Redmi TV with the 70-inch display panel will launch in China on 26th August.

Now, ahead of the launch of this new Redmi TV, the company has shared an image of the upcoming product, giving us a clear look at its design. The design of the Redmi TV is quite simple with thin bezels surrounding the display.

There’s a little rectangle box below the “Redmi” branding, which could be housing the camera sensor. Yesterday, Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi had said that the Redmi TV will not only be smart but will also be big and the announcement will shock people. It remains to be seen what he is hinting at.

The first Redmi TV will have a massive 70-inch screen just as the model number on the 3C certificate hinted. This will put it behind Xiaomi’s own 75-inch Mi TV 4 and 75-inch Mi TV 4S smart TVs. There were rumors of a 40-inch model but we are not sure that will be launching on the same day.

The 75-inch Mi TV 4 is priced at ¥8999 (~$1277) while the 75-inch Mi TV 4S has a price tag of ¥5199 (~$738). We believe the Redmi TV will have a price tag closer to that of the Mi TV 4S.

This upcoming TV should have a 4K display and also come with Xiaomi’s PatchWall system. Other features we expect include DTS and Dolby Audio and a Bluetooth voice remote. To know more, including pricing and availability details, we’ll have for the official launch event.

Along with this new Smart TV product, the company is also expected to launch the next-gen Redmi Note series smartphones at the same event in China on 29th August, dubbed Redmi Note 8.

(Via)

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It is no longer news that Redmi is not just a phone company. The Xiaomi-owned business which was originally a line of smartphone became a separate entity this year and has included products such as a computer and a washing machine to its portfolio. Now, it is set to add yet another product category this month.

Today, Redmi announced that it will launch its first smart TV on August 29. This doesn’t come as a surprise as back in July, a Redmi TV was certified by the Chinese Communications Commission. Also, the company recently created a social media page for its TV business further confirming that it will be entering into the TV business soon.

The first Redmi TV will have a massive 70-inch screen just as the model number on the 3C certificate hinted. This will put it behind Xiaomi’s own 75-inch Mi TV 4 and 75-inch Mi TV 4S smart TVs. There were rumors of a 40-inch model but we are not sure that will be launching on the same day.

The 75-inch Mi TV 4 is priced at ¥8999 (~$1277) while the 75-inch Mi TV 4S has a price tag of ¥5199 (~$738). We believe the Redmi TV will have a price tag closer to that of the Mi TV 4S.

The Redmi TV should have a 4K display and also come with Xiaomi’s PatchWall system. Other features we expect include DTS and Dolby Audio and a Bluetooth voice remote.

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Yesterday evening while interacting with Redmi fans, Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas hinted that there will be a Redmi launch event in August. Xiaomi Group VP and Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing also revealed the wee hours of the day that the upcoming products will not disappoint the fans. Now, the rumor mill is speculating that the company may announce the Redmi Note 8 smartphone through its upcoming unveil event. There is a possibility that the company may use its next launch event to launch its first Redmi TVs.

Last week, Redmi had released a camera sample of its 64-megapixel smartphone. It is believed that the mysterious 64-megapixel Redmi phone could be equipped with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64-megapixel sensor that comes with pixel-merging Tetracell technology to capture 16-megapixel shots in low-light conditions by combining four pixels into one. Even though there is no official confirmation or a concrete proof, the rumor mill is speculating that it could be Redmi Note 8 and the company could be debuting in the coming month.

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There is a possibility that Redmi may announce its Redmi TV series for the Chinese market in August. The reason behind it is that a Redmi TV with model number L70M5-RA that is believed to be equipped with 70-inch 4K resolution display has been approved by the 3C authority of China. It is speculated that alongside it the company may also launch a 40-inch model that has a model number of L40M5-FA. Since Redmi TV has bagged 3C certifications, its arrival seems to be close at hand and it may announce it as early as next month.

Will Redmi announce its first Redmi TV or Redmi Note 8 or any other device in August? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi TV’s highly popular in China and India. It appears that Xiaomi’s spin-off brand Redmi is also preparing to launch its first smart TV in China. Yesterday, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing had asked Redmi fans on Weibo whether Redmi should make a TV. It gave birth to reports that Redmi will be soon launching a smart TV. A Redmi TV with model number L70M5-RA has been spotted on the database of China’s 3C authority. The 3C listing is clear proof that the arrival of the first Redmi TV is drawing near.

The Redmi TV 3C listing reveals that it has a model number of L70M5-RA which indicates that it could be a massive 70-inch TV. Redmi is known for selling for its products with budget friendly price tags. Hence, the L70M5-RA Redmi TV could be arriving as the cheapest 70-inch 4K UHD resolution supporting TV. However, there is no still no confirmation on whether it carries support for 4K UHD resolution.

It is speculated that Redmi has another smart TV in works. Its model number is said to be L40M5-FA. It could be 40-inch TV and it may launch alongside its 70-inch sibling. Now that the first Redmi TV has acquired 3C certification, its arrival could be few weeks away.

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Right from the beginning of 2019, Redmi has been working as an independent brand and has been actively releasing many products. So far, it has launched entry-level to flagship smartphones in first six months of the year. All the smartphones carry affordable price tags. With a starting price of 2,499 Yuan (~$363) Redmi K20 Pro is the cheapest Snapdragon 855 SoC powered smartphone.

The company is busy diversifying its product portfolio. Apart from smartphones, Redmi is also selling  headphones, power banks, notebooks, luggage bags, and even a washing machine. Soon, it may announce its first smart TV. Redmi may face competition from another popular smartphone brand – Honor in the TV market. Huawei’s sub-brand has recently confirmed that it will be soon launching its Honor Smart Screen (Honor TV) in China. Honor has also hinted that it will be also bring its smart TV to India.

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Xiaomi is now a key player in the TV market in China. In fact, according to three different institutions, Xiaomi was the number one TV manufacturer in China in terms of sales and shipments in the first half of 2019. Now, Lu Weibing, head of Redmi, reveals the brand’s possible interest in the TV industry.

Lu Weibing congratulated CEO Lei Jun after Xiaomi topped the TV industry in H1 2019. In addition to that, he asked his followers on Weibo, “Do you want Redmi to make a TV?”.

After Redmi split off from its parent Xiaomi earlier this year, the brand has focused its energy on a number of products apart from smartphones. In fact, in most segments, the recently released Redmi products compete with Xiaomi too. We have already seen headphones, powerbanks, notebooks, luggages, and even a washing machine from the brand. It’s clear that Redmi wants to diversify its portfolio of products and a new Redmi TV could be a good addition to its existing product lineup.

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Redmi’s recent smartphone releases have also been pretty aggressive. The Redmi K20 series offers tremendous value for its money, featuring the flagship Qualcomm chipset, Snapdragon 855. Further, it has already managed to sell more than 10 million Redmi Note 7 smartphones in India as well as internationally. For a brand that’s doing so well, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Redmi enter an industry where Xiaomi has done wonders in the past few years.

Unfortunately, Redmi is yet to officially confirm that it’s working on a TV product. So, we’ll have to wait for more details before we get too excited.

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