Alleged Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 renders shows dual camera setup

Recently, Xiaomi expanded its Redmi lineup with yet another strong offer – the Redmi Note 5A. But as appealing as the 720p, Snapdragon 435 device is, considering its low price, what Xiaomi lovers are truly waiting on is its bigger brother – the Redmi Note 5.

A new set of renders has recently popped-up online that claim the major way the Chinese manufacturer plans to add another bit of value to the Redmi mix is through a dual camera setup.

Do take a note that these images look almost nothing like the other batch of images flowing online and the sources of these images are a bit unreliable, so definitely don’t think of this as a surefire thing. 

However, if we do give the renders the benefit of the doubt, we definitely like what we see. On the back, the Redmi Note 5 is said to have a 16MP main snapper, accompanied by a 5MP secondary one. While on the front, the likely 5.5-inch, FullHD panel seems to extend almost to the left and right sides of the glass. Then again, most renders tend to over exaggerate the bezel situation at least a bit nowadays, leaving the two cameras as the more exciting part of the rumor.

The display is likely going to be unchanged on the Redmi Note 5. As you have a lineup as successful as this, fiddling with it really isn’t that great of an idea.

We are also expecting to see the same metal unibody design, central-mounted fingerprint reader on the back, capacitive navigation buttons on the front and a 3.5mm audio jack and IR blaster on the top of the phone as the Redmi Note 4.

To reiterate a few other alleged specs, we are anticipating a choice between two efficient 14nm Qualcomm chipsets – the Snapdragon 630 and Snapdragon 660, coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage. Powering that should be a 3,790 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0 support, cut down a bit compared to the Redmi Note 4’s 4,100 mAh in order to achieve a slimmer 7.5mm profile. Plus there is a 13MP selfie camera and a Type-C port.

There’s no information on which chipset powers which model, but industry sources claim the tiers and their respective prices will be as follows:

• 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage: $175
• 4GB RAM and 32GB Storage: $205
• 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage: $220

Dedicated microSD slot and front camera flash confirmed for the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Xiaomi made quite a splash in the smartphone world with its Redmi Note 4 value offer. And the upcoming generation of Redmi Note devices has been basking is a surplus of fan attention, especially the cheaper Redmi Note 5A model.

The unveiling event is already scheduled for August 21. There are still some questions to answer regarding specs and variants, but thankfully Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun hit up Weibo today to clear up a couple of things.

For one, the Redmi Note 5A will be the first Redmi device with two dedicated SIM slots and a separate microSD one, for cards up to 128GB. Both the Redmi Note 3 and Redmi Note 4 relied on a hybrid design, so this is a notable step up.

There are concerns regarding the front-facing camera. Recent specs leaks have been rather confusing in this area, but it is now clear that at least one of the Redmi 5A variants will have a 16MP front camera with a selfie flash. 

Perhaps that leaves the cheaper version with a 13MP selfie camera.

Speaking of tiers, we currently know of two main ones. Both are said to share the same 5.5” 720p LCD screen and a 3,000mAh battery inside a metal body that’s 7.3mm thick. 

Basic connectivity should be identical as well: 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and an IR blaster. 

As for the differences, the entry-level one will likely have a Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The “Pro” or “Prime” one is expected to ramp that up to a Snapdragon 430 or 435, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. A fingerprint reader might be exclusive to the latter as well.

The expected price of the Note 5A is CNY 1,000 (about INR 9,621.78), presumably for the Snapdragon 430 model since it compares against a CNY 1,200 (about INR 11,546.14) Redmi Note 5 (which will have Snapdragon 630 and 660 versions).

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A images and specifications leaked online

The Redmi Note 5 and 5A first surfaced online a month ago and we know that 5A will be cheaper than the Redmi Note 5A.

The regular Note 5 will reportedly start at CNY 1,200 / $175 / €155. And Note 5A will be cheaper than it.

Additional details have emerged and the 5A isn’t quite what we expected.We were expecting it to be powered by a Snapdragon 600 series processor. But, dropping down from the Snapdragon 630/660, the more affordable model will use Snapdragon 425 instead (an old, 28nm chip). 

And it will have a comparably smaller battery, about 3,080mAh vs. 3,790mAh on the non-A regular Note 5 model. In short, expect less performance and a shorter battery life.

Take a look at Redmi Note 5A’s image:

We can see it is more sleeker then Previous one and has same metal build it retains almost everything from its predecessor and has microUSB slot. However we were thinking that this year’s Note devices by Xiaomi will feature a USB Type-C port. But it is not a big issue.

Xiaomi claims it sold 250000 Redmi 4 phones in 8 minutes in India

Xiaomi Redmi 4 was announced a few days ago, and it goes on sale in India today exclusively on Amazon.

According to Xiaomi, the smartphone has received an overwhelming response and has managed to sell out over 250,000 units of Redmi 4 phones in just a matter of 8 minutes.

“Xiaomi’s latest Redmi 4 exclusively available on Amazon.in which went on sale earlier today witnessed record sales. Following the 12PM launch, Amazon.in and Mi.com sold more than 250,000 units within 8 minutes of launch,” says Xiaomi.

This is for the first time that Xiaomi Redmi 4 has gone on sale in India and is available exclusively on Amazon India and also on Mi.com – Xiaomi’s official website. Well, if the demand of the Redmi 4 grows at this scale, there is no doubt that the phone will surpass the shipment rate of the Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 3S. To recall, both the Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 3S became the most shipped smartphones in the first quarter of 2017. Same is expected from the Redmi 4 as well in the second quarter.

Here take a look at Xiaomi Redmi 4 specifications

The Redmi 4 has 5-inch (720p) display with 2.5D Glass Protection, It is powered by the Snapdragon 435 SoC. The dual-SIM (Micro+Nano)  It sports an all-metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the rear. The Xiaomi Redmi 4’s storage can be further expanded upto 128GB via microSD card.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 runs MIUI 8 based on slightly older Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The Redmi 4 camera on the back sports a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.

Connectivity options on the Redmi 4 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, Bluetooth v4.1, and 3.5mm audio jack. It also sports an infrared sensor. It measures 139.2×69.6.x8.6mm, and weighs 150 grams. It is powered by a 4100mAh battery.

We have the option to choose between 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model priced at Rs. 6,999, or 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model priced at Rs. 8,999.

Amazon India, on Monday, announced that Redmi 4’s top variant will be available by the end of June, and, this variant will have 4GB RAM with 64GB storage memory and will be priced at Rs.10,999.

Apart from the success of the newly launched Xioami Redmi 4, the company allegedly gained massive success with its Mi Home as well.

The company managed to sell out products worth Rs 5 crore in just a matter of 12 hours, claims Xiaomi itself. The revenue of Mi Home (Store) largely been contributed from the Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi Note 4 sales. The products also included the sales are, some audio accessories, Mi VR Play, Mi Air Purifier 2, Mi Router 3C, and Mi Band 2.

Xiaomi further notes, “Amazon.in witnessed huge interest with more than 10 million hits per minute on the site.” Noor Patel, Director Category Management, Amazon India says, “We are thrilled to have witnessed such a remarkable customer response for the Redmi 4. Smartphones have been a top selling category on Amazon.in and the phenomenal sale today highlights our focus on expanding the selection and giving our customers the best to choose from.” Apart from the online sale, it should also be noted that Redmi 4 is also available for customers via Xiaomi’s first Mi Home store in India which is located in Bengaluru’s Phoenix Market City Mall. “Further, Redmi 4 was also made available first at Mi Home store in Bengaluru. The offline sale of the smartphone received a phenomenal response,” highlights the company.

 

Xiaomi to launch Redmi 4 on 16 May, expected to be priced around Rs. 9000

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Redmi smartphone on May 16 and in all probability, it will be Xiaomi Redmi 4. The company recently launched its budget-range Redmi 4A priced Rs. 5,999 and Redmi Note 4 in India.

Coming to the Redmi 4, we expect the company to price the device arounf Rs. 9,000  as it will be an upgrade to last year’s Redmi 3S Prime.

Redmi 3S for reference

Speculated specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 4

It is expected to sport a 5-inch 720p display which is likely to be 2.5D curved. The Redmi 4 is going to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset. Plus, we are expecting the device to have 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage which will be expandable via microSD card. Additionally, a 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage variant is also speculated.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 will be equipped a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera. We expect Xiaomi Redmi 4 to improve on the camera as there is not a lot of difference in the internal specifications department. The device will be backed up by atleast 4100 mAh battery. The device is likely to come with a fingerprint scanner and Android 6.0 Marshmallow running inside it.

Note: The information related to specifications we provided is not confirmed by sourre these are merely speculations and expectations of experts. We will be seeing more details when the around release date, or we just have to wait for some official words by the company.

Xiaomi is going launch Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime in India this month

Xiaomi is all set to launch another Redmi smartphone in India this month after launching the Redmi 4A in March.

Xiaomi Redmi 4

Xiaomi has tweeted that it will launch a new Redmi smartphone soon in the country. However, the tweet holds no information on the device name or the timeline for the phone launch. Xiaomi has shared an image which has the night skyline in the background, and the tagline ‘Power in your hands’.

Announcing the launch of a new Redmi smartphone! Want to know more? Stay tuned. #PowerInYourHand pic.twitter.com/DI0D8BobJI

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) May 5, 2017

Furthermore, Xiaomi India’s VP Manu Jain also tweeted that this would be the second biggest announcement this month by Xiaomi India. This means that the Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime would be announced before the end of this month.

The first announcement was that of the Mi Home store launch in Bengaluru – Xiaomi’s first in India.

Announcing the launch of a new Redmi phone! This will be the 2nd BIG announcement of the month ☺️ Coming soon. Stay tuned #PowerInYourHand pic.twitter.com/jvzGCY2oyR

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) May 5, 2017

In March, Xiaomi had confirmed that it would launch successors to the Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s Prime in the country. The successor Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime was launched in China in November last year, and now it is time to bring this budget smartphone to India.

Take a look at Redmi 4

Xiaomi Redmi 4 

 

The Redmi 4 has a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage. It has 13MP rear camera & 5MP front camera, and it’s backed up by a 4100mAh battery.

The bigger Redmi 4 Prime sports a 5-inch Full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display, a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM with 32GB of inbuilt storage both devices have same cameras, plus it has better Bluetooth v4.2 connectivity. Both smartphones run on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The Redmi 4 is priced at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 6,900), while the Redmi 4 Prime was launched at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 8,900). And we have to wait to know when the devices are going to hit the stores, Xiaomi will provide details in the upcoming event.

 

Xiaomi Mi 6 is coming this month, CEO Lei Jun confirms

Xiaomi’s fans are wondering when is Mi 6 is going to launch. Amidst numerous rumours about the launch date, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun finally reveals details on Mi 6 launch. Xiaomi Mi 6 is coming this month, confirms Lei during a live stream.

According to a reports, Lei Jun was apparently on a live chat with the Xiaomi fans, and that’s exactly when he put the limelight on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6, saying that the flagship is coming this month. The expected launch that has been tipped for – April 11, 16, or 17. Xiaomi is yet to officially confirm the exact date though.

Speculations about the Xiaomi flagship has been making rounds on the web for quite some time now. A recent leak suggests that the device is expected to come with a model name MCE16. Further, Mi 6 is also tipped to be a waterproof device. Supposedly, 3.5mm audio jack is also in the pipeline.

Recently, full specs sheets of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus were leaked online, which revealed complete specs of the devices. Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to sport 5.15-inch full HD display screen along with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device is going to be the second one to come with the Qualcomm’s latest processor, Snapdragon 835 SoC, this isn’t confirmed that the device will feature 835 SoC as Samsung bulk ordered the processor for its Galaxy S8 flagship making a shortage of the processor for other manufacturers.On the software side the will come pre-installed Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI on top, the smartphone will be backed by a 3200mAh battery.

The smartphone is expected to come in two RAM variants – 4GB and 6GB. While on the storage front, Mi 6 will come in three variants, which include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. Further, optics-wise, Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to come loaded with a 19-megapixel camera on the rear which will be coupled with Sony IMX400 sensor and 1/2.3-inch lens, while on the front, the smartphone fits an 8-megapixel Ultra Pixel selfie shooter.

Alongside the specifications, prices of each variant of the device have been leaked previously. Analysts suggest that 4GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant will be available at Rs 18,992, while 4GB RAM with 64GB inbuilt storage will be priced at Rs 21,831and lastly, the 6GB RAM with 128GB variant will cost around Rs 25,629.

Image Courtesy of BGR: Image of Xiaomi Mi 5 for reference purposes.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: The latest smartphone

​Xiaomi just announced its first smartphone for India in 2017. The smartphone comes in two storage variants and at different prices. The base model of 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been priced at Rs 9,999 and the premium model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will come at a price of Rs 12,999.

 The smartphone will be on sale as Flipkart exclusive from January 23 from 12 pm. It can also be availed at the company’s website, Mi.com. Xiaomi has introduced a new colour variant, that is matte black, apart from the earlier gold and grey colour devices. There is no need for a pre-registration to buy this device. Earlier Xiaomi had put out teasers on Twitter a few days before, which confirmed that it will be announcing the Redmi Note 4 for India. The smartphone will be released by Hugo Barra, the company’s global vice president. Here are the reasons why you should buy or not buy the smartphone:

Positive of the phone

Display and Build

Xiaomi’s device, though not a revolutionary designed smartphone, still looks great and way better than other budget phones. The build quality is quite sturdy, safe and dependable. The speakers are the bottom this time around, along with a micro USB slot. It also has both the options of nano SIM and micro SIM. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a display of 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) with 2.5D curved glass and 401ppi pixel density. So, it is great for watching videos, reading ebooks and playing games even in daylight conditions.

Battery

Xiaomi stays true to its bigger battery promise, as the new device comes with a huge 4100 mAh battery, which according to the company is 25 percent better than the Redmi Note 3. So, use the device all you want, and it can still give you a minimum of a day’s running time.

Performance and UI

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a display of 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) with 2.5D curved glass and 401ppi pixel density. The new smartphone runs Xiaomi’s latest MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 coupled with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, which is expected to improve performance and reduce battery consumption. So, from gaming to heavy tasks, the phone can relatively handle them all. Moreover, you can also tinker with the software as it has MIUI 8 user interface with cool customisation options.

Negative of the phone

Camera

With the feature of PDAF (phase detection autofocus), the phone has a 13-megapixel rear camera and the option of f/2.0 aperture. It can record 1080p videos at 30fps. The front camera of 5-megapixels, which according to Xiaomi, can click wide angle shots extended to 85-degrees. But still, it underperforms in low light conditions. There is too much noise and light reflections in the picture when clicked without proper lighting. Though the HDR feature is a bit redeeming. But then, a camera has never been the USP of the Redmi Note series. When it comes to video, this device still does not have 4K support which many in this range have. Additionally, there is no OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support as well.

Charging and USB Type-C

While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a great battery with a whopping 4100mAh power, but ironically it does not have fast charging support. This essentially means that the phone will take a lot of time to be fully charged. So, it is up to the users that they can spend the time to avail the day and half of recharge. Meanwhile, Redmi Note 4, though reliable, is a very boring device. It could have done with the addition of USB Type-C support. It is not that it cannot afford to bring it in this device, as it already did it in China with the Redmi Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon SoC to launch in India on January 19

Xiaomi has sent out media invites confirming an event on January 19 in New Delhi, and it looks like a new Redmi phone will be launched. The Chinese technology start-up is currently been hosting an explorer contest with its fans, where it has given out its latest Redmi device to these users. Xiaomi will let them test out the phone before it is officially launched. According to various leaks, Xiaomi will launch the new Redmi Note 4 smartphone at the event.

Xiaomi, which recently reported that it crossed INR 68.17 billion in revenue for the year 2016 in India, is gearing up to introduce a new device in its highly successful Redmi series. Last year’s Redmi Note 3 was the highest-selling online device from the company. According to IDC data, Xiaomi is already in number three position in terms of individual smartphone vendors in India.

Redmi Note 4 was unveiled in China last year and features a full metal unibody design coupled with a big 4,100 mAh battery, which was also the highlight of the earlier Note 3 smartphone. The Redmi Note 4 comes in two storage options – 2GB RAM+16GB ROM and 3GB RAM+64GB ROM in China and has a 5.5-inch full HD display (1920×1080 pixels) with 2.5D arc glass design, a 13MP primary camera, and 5MP front camera. The Note 4 has a fingerprint scanner at the back.

In India, Xiaomi is expected to introduce the phone with a Qualcomm processor, since it is not allowed to sell MediaTek processor phones here due to a patent dispute with Ericsson. Earlier a Redmi Note 4X smartphone was leaked from China, which runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI 8.1 on top, and features 4GB RAM coupled with 64G storage. The processor on this phone is supposed to be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor, although this device also has a 5.5-inch Full HD display.

Xiaomi’s event announcement doesn’t given any hints on what to expect from the January 19 launch, but it will likely be the Redmi Note 4. We’ll have to wait and see what all versions of the phone are announced in India, and whether the pricing will start at under Rs 10,000 like it did with the Redmi Note 3’s basic variant.