
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Go, its first Android Go-powered smartphone in India. The device, which runs on Google’s Android Go operating system, is designed to run better on low-end phones with 512GB or 1GB RAM.
The Redmi Go runs a trim-down version of Google apps like YouTube, Gmail, Maps and others. These apps are designed to take up less storage and memory to offer a smooth experience. We are comparing the newcomer Redmi Go to existing Android Go phones — Samsung J2 core and Nokia 1.
Xiaomi Redmi Go sports a 5-inch IPS LCD HD display with 1280×720 resolution, the Samsung J2 Core has 5-inch PLS TFT screen with 540×960 resolution and the Nokia 1 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with 480×854 resolution. All three devices have an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Redmi Go features an 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture. The device has a 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture.
Samsung J2 Core has an 8MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture and a front 5MP (f/2.2) camera. Nokia 1 features a 5MP rear camera and a front facing 2MP camera. All three devices have an LED flash.
Redmi Go and Samsung J2 Core can record 1080p resolution videos whereas Nokia 1 can only record 480p resolution videos.
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Redmi Go is powered by 28nm quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, whereas the Samsung J2 core is powered by 14nm quad-core Exynos 7570 processor, and Nokia 1 is powered by 28nm quad-core MediaTek MT6737M processor. While all three devices have 1GB of RAM and 8GB storage, Redmi Go also has a 16GB storage model.
Redmi Go hosts a non-removable 3,000mAh battery, while Samsung J2 Core has a removable 2600mAh battery and Nokia 1 has a removable 2,150mAh battery. All three devices run Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) operating system.