For most of the important smartphones, the software support by companies ends in about two years, but it is not so with Xiaomi phones. The Chinese giant is providing a very long software support for its phones, even though the stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo is yet to make its debut on the recent flagships of the company. But in the meantime, the first Xiaomi Redmi Note from 2014 and the Redmi 1s have been updated to MIUI 9.

Both these devices were released about 4 years ago, but they have been updated to the latest version of the Mi user interface in 2018. The version of MIUI arrived on Xiaomi Redmi Note and Xiaomi Redmi 1s is the 9.2.2.0, but even though it is the latest version of the user interface, it is still based on Android 4.4 KitKat and not on Android Nougat like the other recent phones updated. Further, the security patch remains very old: it is the one from October 2016. Anyways, this update is still a great thing and it brings the important features of the new MIUI 9 on these two old phones.

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Among these features, there is the split screen mode which allows you to open two apps in the same screen, the Search for Apps feature, the Dual Apps which allows having two accounts on a single app in the same device, the customizable Quick Cards and much more. Xiaomi Redmi 1s was released with MIUI 6.0 out of the box. It is actually a low-end device with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC running at a max frequency of 1.6 GHz. The SoC is paired with just 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note has an octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with a max frequency of 1.7 GHz and it was released in two configurations with 1 and 2 GB of RAM.

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Looks like ASUS is trying to steal the spot light from Meizu today. The Taiwanese giant has just announced a new product in the market called as the ASUS Pegasus X002. Unlike the name which sounds mighty and powerful, the device itself would be a mid-ranger but will be priced aggressively to compete with existing budget offerings like Xiaomi Redmi 1S and the Meizu Blue Charm K52.

Before we move on to the specs, lets take a look at its name. There is something peculiar about the name Pegasus especially for ASUS. Not many would know that the company name, ASUS is inspired by Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek Mythology that depicts wisdom and knowledge. So, even though this is a mid-ranger, the company could be looking to take over the market with this cheap yet powerful offering.

As for the tech specs, the ASUS Pegasus comes with a 5-inch 1280 x 720p display. There’s a 64-bit 1.5GHz MT6732 processor powering the device along with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be further expanded via MicroSD. At the back, there is an 8MP camera sensor while up front, there is a 5MP shooter. The rear shooter comes with ultra-picture quality mode and can synthesize a number of pictures together to form an ultra-high resolution 30MP image. The phone supports a 2500 mAh battery on board. The Pegasus runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS with Zen UI on top. The Zen UI is smart enough to place your most used apps at the right spot which will save you some time. It supports 4G TD-LTE / TD- CDMA and GSM networks and supports dual SIM dual standby.

ASUS has priced the Pegasus aggressively and the phone will be available for sale for just 799 Yuan which comes to around $129. Pre-orders start today!

This is a great price for a phone with such features and will compete directly with smartphones like Xiaomi Redmi 1S.  However, the company has not announced any plans for Pegasus release outside of China but we expect more details soon.

If Pegasus does make it to international markets, do you think the phone can take on Xiaomi’s Redmi 1S which has been very popular among budget customers? Another important point to consider will be its availability, whether the phone will be available without any registration or will it follow Xiaomi’s model. There are lots more questions that needs to be answered, but lets wait and watch.

Meanwhile take a look at the hands on pictures of the ASUS Pegasus below.

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Xiaomi India has announced the first flash sale of 40,000 units of its affordable smartphone, the Redmi 1s on Flipkart on 2^nd September. Customers have already taken to the e-commerce site to register for this flash sale. Registrations will continue till midnight 1^st September and reports suggest that nearly one hundred thousand people have already registered for this much awaited sale. Priced at INR 5,999, the phone fits the bill of a pocket friendly smartphone and will surely catch up quickly with the Indian population. The phone was initially launched at a price of INR 6,999 (Just around $100) but the company has slashed the price right before announcing the flash sale.

The Redmi 1S might be light on the pocket but is packed with decent features like:

• 4.7 inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display
• powered by a 1.6GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor with 1 GB RAM
• 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with flash
• It runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• Internal memory of 8 GB, expandable up to 64 GB
• Supports WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and dual-Sim format

Redmi 1S will e pitted against the Motorola Moto E which is priced at INR 6,999. The former presents slightly better specifications like larger display, better camera specifications, slightly enhanced processor and a lower cost as compared to the Moto E. Competitive performance will, however, be judged when the phone lands in the market and finally reaches the consumer.

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Just days after launching Redmi 1S in India. Chinese mobile manufacturing giant, Xiaomi has launched its latest offering the Redmi 1S in Indonesia today. The phone will be available for sale on the Indonesian e-commerce site, Lazada. The company is set to utilise the tactic of flash sale to move large stocks of the phone. The first flash sale begins on 4^th September at 11 am and will continue till stocks last. Customers have already started registering for this sale and registrations continue till 3^rd September.

Xiaomi is selling this phone in Indonesia for IDR 1.5 million or $128 which is on a slightly steep side as compared to the India where it is priced at $99. However, the users still feel that the phone is good value for the money. Redmi 1S has a 4.7-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 p. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has a 1 GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and supports dual sims. It has an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.6 MP front camera. It also possesses 8 GB internal storage expandable up to 64 GB.

Xiaomi is trying to make its presence felt outside China as it launched Redmi 1S in India at a very competitive price. For Indonesia, the company has already set up 17 service centres to build a stronger and wider customer base.

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After the release of the Redmi 4G LTE version here comes another fascinating smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi 1s with 4g LTE. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S with 4G LTE was launched on August 16 and it has recorded a good nuber of sales in the first week. This version of Xiaomi is equipped with high-speed networking.

Though android jelly bean is okay, still the MIUI V5 is the best for Redmi 4G LTE. It has already received a good feedback in China and many other consumers around the globe are waiting for it to be available in their country. Though this version has been compared to several smartphones but it consists a specific quality that is its battery capacity which has been upgraded to 2200 mAh. What makes it more interesting is that it has an 8 megapixel rear camera. It has many specialized specs that are meant for expensive phones.

The Xiaomi Redmi 1s w/ 4G LTE has a 4.7-inch HD IPS display that will be very suitable and convenient for your usage. Apart from that, this 4G LTE of Xiaomi Redmi 1s has 1GB RAM and an 8GB internal storage capacity and also supports up to 32GB external Micro SD card. The only known disadvantage for this smartphone is that it has a single SIM card slot which can be a negative factor for those who want to buy a dual sim phone.

Despite of its high quality and standards, Xiaomi Redmi 1s with 4g LTE is being offered at a low price. You can put your hands on this phone at just $113 (approx) depending on your location.

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There are plans to roll out the Xiaomi Redmi Note across Honk Kong, Malaysia and Singapore over the next month. The Note version is larger than the Redmi, has twice the RAM (2GB) and double the onboard storage (8GB). The Note has an octa-core Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz processor, a 5.5 inch display 1280 x 720 resolution, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter and dual SIM capacity. It is is powered by Android 4.4.2 but has Xiaomi’s MIUI feature over the top. All this in sleek and shiny white plastic will be available in Honk Kong on June 27^th for HKD $1239, in Singapore availability is from July 8^th and costing S$199 and then in Malaysia from July 22^nd for RM509. These prices amount to approximately USD$157.

Also, Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 1S on July 8^th in Malaysia for RM409. This is the sequel to the Redmi, having similar specs but 8GB or onboard storage and a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor.

Xiaomi will also launch the sequel of the Redmi, the Redmi 1S, on July 8 for RM409 ($126) in Malaysia. The phone has similar specs to the Redmi, including a 4.7-inch display with a 1,280×720-pixel resolution, but runs off a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has 8GB of onboard storage. It will be interesting to see how well these quality affordable devices fare overseas.

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Xiaomi is now ready to going more global market, after coming to Singaporean market is now they also ready to hit Malaysian market, and the Xiaomi 1S smartphone is heading to Malaysia on June.

Xiaomi is also ready to open the Xiaomi Online Store in Malaysia, while the Xiaomi Mi3 and Xiaomi RedMi and RedMi Note is available in Malaysia, they also ready to offers more affordable device, the Xiaomi 1S starting next month.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S is the low-end smartphone that comes from Xiaomi, this phone is packs with 4,7 inch screen size (1280×720 pixels), powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 that running on 1,6Ghz clock speed, sports with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of ROM, the phone is equipped with 2000 mAh battery capacity. Xiaomi is preparing the 4000 units of Xiaomi Redmi 1S for the first batch in Malaysia.

In addition with Xiaomi Redmi 1S smartphone, they also offers the Xiaomi powerbank, that packs with 10400 mAh battery capacity, and this stuff is only available for only 5000 unit. While the Powerbank is offers for only RM36 or around $12 USD, and the Xiaomi RedMi 1S is offers  with RM899 or around $280 USD price tag per unit.

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Xiaomi released Redmi 1S through the official website a moment ago, while keep the same appearance of the old model, the price will remain at $ 699/799 yuan (about US $115 and $130) for TD-SCDMA and WCDMA 2 version. Xiaomi Redmi 1S TD-SCDMA version which uses 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core processor, the screen is still 4.7 inches 720P, but the storage upgraded to 8GB, 1GB of memory to run the same as the old meol. In the photo, Xiaomi Redmi 1S does not change the rear camera, but front camera upgraded to 1.6 megapixels.

The Xiaomi redmi 1S WCDMA version built-in more powerful Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 processor, other specs are as same as TD-SCDMA version. The both version phone are available for pre-order on official shop now.

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Xiaomi has already release the Redmi 1S on last February, and now we have the upgrade version of Redmi 1S smartphone, but the price is still offers with 799 yuan price tag or around $130 USD per unit.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S replace the MediTek MT6589T chipset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.6GHz processor. The internal storage is also upgrade to 8GB capacity, and you can slip the 64GB of microSD card slot, while before upgrade the phone is only packs with 4Gb internal storage and support for 32GB of external storage. The camera is also upgrade from 13 megaoixel to 16 megapixel, and Android version is updated to 4.3 jelly Bean with MIUI V5.

The screen is still using 4.7 inch screen size with 720p, sports with 1GB of RAM and powered by 2000 mAh battery capacity. The new upgrade version is also affect to Benchmark test, the phone is reach 21,467 score point, while the older version is only got 16,000 score point on benchmark test.

According to MIIT website, the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has two model based on network provider, the Xiaomi Redmi 1S with codename “2013029” is targeting for China Unicom while the codename of 2013028 is targeting for Telecom network. Both phones is support for dual sim and dual standby.

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