If you have restlessly been waiting for Xiaomi phone prices to drop, GeekBuying’s got your back! As part of its latest ‘Hot Sellers Mega Sale’ promotion, the Chinese online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of products including TV boxes, laptops, and smartphones.

More importantly, the items included on the promotion page have gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered prices. We’ll be checking out the discounts available on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Redmi Go smartphones and show how you can save extra money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Global Version

The well-received global version of the Mi MIx 3 usually carries a steep $779.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can now get their hands on the coveted smartphone for a reduced price of only $529.99. You can extend this 32 percent discount by using coupon code HSHBLOVN at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $176 more by reducing the original asking price of the Mi Mix 3 Global Version smartphone to just $489.99. 
You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant that comes in the black color version. Note that the promo ends in just six days.

Xiaomi Redmi Go Global Version

The Redmi Go was made available to the public in January this year. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking the phone’s popularity into consideration, the Chinese handset maker is now offering the global version of the Redmi Go smartphone for a reduced price.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Go Global Version would normally set you back $141.99 on both online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $141.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 41 percent drop in the device’s original asking price, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code IVFSJNPQ and get an extra $36 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Redmi Go smartphone further down to only $69.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

If you are interested in checking more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Go and take full advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phone all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Note that the promo will end in just six days. Alternatively, you can avail a 23 percent off on the phone’s blue color version for four days.

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Xiaomi is getting set to launch a new smartphone in India on March 19. The Chinese giant has released a press invite to an event scheduled for March 19 in India. The invitation contains the texts, “‘Go’ #MiForYou” which points to the launch of Xiaomi’s first Redmi Go smartphone for the Indian market. The price of the device isn’t revealed but it carries an 80 Euros price tag in Europe. 

The Redmi Go smartphone was launched a couple of months back as Xiaomi’s first Android Go smartphone. The phone looks very much like the top-selling and cool Redmi 4A model which was one of the company’s highest -grossing smartphone till date. The back may look more like the Redmi 6A but the 6A is basically a redesigned Redmi 4A. The launch also pitches the device as the third Xiaomi phone after Mi A1 and Mi A2 and the first Redmi model to run pure Android OS.

Read Also: Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Specs Comparison

Specs wise, the Redmi Go features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor. Like other Android Go phones, it has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot for expanding the storage. The phone has an 8MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and packs a 3,000mAh battery. Other features include dual SIM support, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB port for charging and data transfer.

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A couple of days back, Xiaomi went official with its first Android Go smartphone christened Redmi Go. The phone looks very much like the top-selling and cool Redmi 4A model which was one of the company’s highest -grossing smartphone till date. The back may look more like the Redmi 6A but the 6A is basically a redesigned Redmi 4A. The launch also pitches the device as the third Xiaomi phone after Mi A1 and Mi A2 and the first Redmi model to run pure Android OS.

As if these attributes are not interesting enough, the Redmi Go comes with an amazing 80 euros price tag and is expected to hit Europe and the Philippines soon. That of the Philippines may just be around the corner as the model is now on pre-order in the Asian country via popular online retailer Lazada. It adopts a slightly cheaper price tag of ₱3,990.00 (around $75) and is expected to start shipping on February 5. The offer also includes a free Mi headset for the first 200 preorders.

Read Also: Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Specs Comparison

As a reminder, the Redmi Go specifications are largely basic. It features a 5-inch 1280 x 720 display and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor. Like other Android Go phones, it has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot for expanding the storage. The phone has an 8MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and packs a 3,000mAh battery. Other features include dual SIM support, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB port for charging and data transfer.

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Android Go is the most important effort by Google to make users enjoy entry-level phones even after spending a ridiculous amount of money. Thanks to this enlightened version of the operating system, phones sold for less than $100 with cheap hardware do not need outdated Android versions in order to run smoothly with basic usages. Thanks to Android Go, the new Xiaomi Redmi Go, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, and Motorola Moto E5 Play are among the cheapest last-generation smartphones out there. This is an in-depth comparison of their specs.

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Motorola Moto E5 Play

Design

One of the weakest points of Android Go devices is definitely their design, which usually looks ugly and outdated. Xiaomi Redmi Go, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and Moto E5 Play come with very thick bezels, but at least they are compact and lightweight compared to midrange and flagship phones. I would personally pick the Motorola Moto E5 Play because it offers a better build quality. Indeed, its body is splash resistant, a very hard feature to find on entry-level phones. Further, it is the only with a fingerprint reader. With its Gorilla Glass display, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a resistant front side. Xiaomi Redmi Go does not provide any protection.

Display

With this below-average resolution (not even HD) Samsung Galaxy J2 Core disappoints when it comes to the display quality, guaranteeing an insufficient level of detail compared to modern smartphones. Xiaomi Redmi Go has a cool HD display, but I prefer the Moto E5 Play as its HD screen is bigger, with a diagonal of 5.2 inches. However, if you like compact devices that you can easily use with one hand and keep in your pocket comfortably, then Xiaomi Redmi Go may be a better choice for you. Due to modern apps and their advanced features, I personally prefer a bigger display than just 5 inches.

Specs and software

Xiaomi Redmi Go and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core both come with just 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, but it is not a huge problem given that Android Go can run smoothly even on devices with just 512 MB of RAM, and it needs less space in the internal storage. However, Motorola Moto E5 Play comes with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, that is an excellent configuration for a device equipped with Android Go. It is better for multi-tasking and for people who install a lot of apps on their device. The processor is the Snapdragon 425, just like the Redmi Go, while Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a quad-core Exynos chipset which guarantees more or less the same performance.

Camera

The camera I liked more is the one of the Moto E5 Play. Its bright aperture guarantees sufficient shots when it is not so dark, and it can record videos with resolutions up to 1080p. Further, it is the only to have a front camera equipped with a front-facing LED flash, so it can take decent selfies even in the dark. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy J2 Core with a decently-optimized rear camera that remains sufficient for emergency shots. Xiaomi Redmi Go is not disappointing given its price, but it is all but a camera-focused device.

Battery

With its bigger 3000 mAh battery, Xiaomi Redmi Go should be able to last a bit more than both its rivals. But we still did not test it, so we can not tell it for sure. Samsung always used to optimize the battery on its affordable devices very well, so the Galaxy J2 Core may effectively be at the same level. Also, consider that the J2 Core has a more efficient display due to its lower resolution.

Price

Xiaomi Redmi Go just debuted in the Philipines with a very affordable €60/$70 price tag, Motorola Moto E5 Play (the winner of this comparison) is priced about €80/$90 and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core carries a €100/$115 price tag. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Motorola launches Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Motorola Moto E5 Play: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

PROs

• Compact design
• Nice cameras
• Affordable price
• Good build quality

CONS

• Worse display

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

• Compact design
• Nice display
• Very affordable
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Average camera

Motorola Moto E5 Play

PROs

• Best hardware
• Bigger display
• Splash resistant
• Front-facing LED flash
• Affordable

CONS

• Below-average battery

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The wisest choice to get the cheapest entry-level handset is opting for an Android Go device because Android Go is a lite version of the operating system suitable for devices with low-end or outdated components. Unlike the standard Android version, it can run smoothly even on smartphones with less than 1 GB of RAM. Finally even Xiaomi, that is one the most known manufacturer of budget phones, released an Android Go handset: the Redmi Go. Here, we compared it with the other best phones with this version of the operating system: the Nokia 2.1 and the Huawei Y5 Lite.

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite

Design

Android Go devices always come with outdated hardware components and the same happens with the aesthetics. Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 2.1 still come with 16:9 display that nowadays are rarely used in the smartphones market. So their bezels are all but narrow and the phones do not look so attractive. Huawei Y5 Lite has an 18:9 display, so it has a slightly better look thanks to its slimmer bezels and a taller design. But Nokia 2.1 has the best build quality thanks to its aluminum frame and the Gorilla Glass protection for the display. It is even the only Android Go phone to feature loud stereo speakers.

Display

Nokia 2.1 has the most interesting display because it is the biggest one, so also the most suitable for productivity. But you won’t get a better display quality than its opponents; more or less, these handsets feature the same level of detail and color reproduction. In my opinion, Nokia 2.1 a better device to watch videos and for productivity because of its bigger display paired with stereo speakers. Note that even though Huawei Y5 Lite has a 5.45-inch display (Nokia 2.1 is 5.5-inch), it has a way inferior display surface than Nokia 2.1 due to its taller aspect ratio.

Specs

Coming to specs, Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 2.1 are the ones with the most reliable chipset: the Snapdragon 425 by Qualcomm that is an entry-level but it can provide very smooth performances even on the standard Android version. Huawei Y5 Lite has a worse SoC in my opinion, but it doubles the internal storage from 8 to 16 GB and this may be important for you if you usually record a lot of videos or install a lot of apps. Note that all of these devices have a micro SD dedicated slot, but installing apps on SD cards is not recommended as it slows down their performances. And this counts a lot on an entry-level device. So if you plan to install a lot of apps, then go for a higher amount of storage. The operating systems of all these handsets are based on Android 8.1 Oreo and we already know that Nokia 2.1 will get the update to the next major version Android Pie, despite being one of the most affordable devices from Nokia.

Camera

The cameras of all these handsets are mediocre, but Xiaomi Redmi Go seems to have a slightly better sensor on the back, at least on the paper. It features an 8 MP snapper with an f/2.0 aperture which is bright enough for sufficient photos when light conditions are not so bad. If selfies are your main concern, then Huawei Y5 Lite is a definitely better handset because it offers a front-facing LED flash allowing to shoot selfies even in the dark. Nokia 2.1 is the most disappointing one, it does not even come with Carl Zeiss lenses unlike most of the devices from HMD Global’s line-up.

Battery

With Xiaomi Redmi Go and Huawei Y5 Lite offering just 3000 mAh of battery capacity, Nokia 2.1 is the handset with the longest battery life. It has a huge 4000 mAh battery which powers very efficient components. With an HD display and an efficient Snapdragon 425 chipset, this handset can last more than two days even if you stress it, on a single charge. However, just like its rivals, it does not feature a fast charging technology, so it will take a while to fully charge it. But once you charged it completely, you can forget the charger.

Price

• Read More: Huawei Y5 Lite Android Go phone launched; Specs, features and price

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

• Compact design
• Affordable price
• Good cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Bezels and small display

Nokia 2.1

PROs

• Big display
• Biggest battery
• Affordable
• Stereo speakers
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Bezels

Huawei Y5 Lite

PROs

• Compact dimensions
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Front-facing LED flash
• Affordable

CONS

• Low-end hardware

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