Xiaomi introduces their next two smartphones to their Redmi series this November – Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite. 3GB RAM, 16 MP camera and an affordable price, you need to check them out!
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite specs
While these phones are a part of Xiaomi new series, we can see lots of similarity between this and Xiaomi previous flagships. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite are the global versions of the Redmi Note 5A Prime and the Redmi Note 5A. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 specs come with a 5.5-inch LCD screen with Full HD resolution. It runs on a Snapdragon 435 chipset with an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite specs include a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 chipset and Quad-core Cortex-A53.
In term of memory, there are two options for Xiaomi Redmi Y1: 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. For Redmi Y1 Lite, the phone comes in only one configuration with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite both have the same battery capacity of 3080 mAh battery. Quite a large memory and battery capacity for such a price.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 features a 16 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and 76-degree lens. In addition, the camera on the back also has a lower-resolution 13 MP sensor. On the other hand, Redmi Y1 Lite selfie camera has a 5 MP sensor while the rear camera is 13MP.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite release date and prices
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 price is $140 ~ Rs. 8,999 for the variant with 32GB storage and 3GB RAM. Moreover, there is another variant of the phone, with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This version price starts at $170 ~ Rs. 10,999. As for the Redmi Y1 Lite price, the phone comes in only one configuration with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and is priced at Rs. 6,999. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite release this week in India.