Xiaomi Redmi Go India Launch Highlights: Redmi Go is Xiaomi’s first Android Go (edition) smartphone has been launched in India.
Xiaomi Redmi Go Price in India, Specifications India Launch Highlights: Redmi Go, the first Android Go (edition) smartphone by Xiaomi has been launched in India at a price of Rs 4,499. The phone will go on sale from 12 noon on March 22 through Flipkart, Mi.com as well as Mi Home stores. Prior to this, the entry-level phone made its debut in Europe and Philippines.
Xiaomi Redmi Go comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. It also bundles unlimited storage on Google Photos. As part of launch offers, Reliance Jio is giving Rs 2,200 cashback and 100GB data for free. The Redmi Go launch event was hosted on March 19 in New Delhi and was live streamed via the company’s official YouTube page.
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Xiaomi Redmi Go India Launch Highlights: Xiaomi Redmi Go gets a 5-inch HD screen and a metallic casing design.
Xiaomi Redmi Go price in India is Rs 4,499 for 1GB RAM and 8GB storage model. The phone will be available from 12 noon on March 22 on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores. As part of launch offers, Reliance Jio is giving Rs 2,200 cashback and 100GB data free.
Redmi Go has a 3000mAh battery and an 8MP rear camera. Plus, users also get unlimited storage on Google Photos. The back camera also supports 1080p Full HD recording. Redmi Go has a brushed metallic finish. The phone comes in two colours: Blue and Black
Redmi Go comes with a Snapdragon 425 processor and Android Go (edition). Everything performs smoothly on the Redmi Go, claims Xiaomi. Redmi Go is Xiaomi’s first Android Go smartphone, and it’s designed to be an entry-level phone. Xiaomi is targeting feature phones users with the Redmi Go. The experience is similar to what you get on a regular Android smartphone. Redmi Go also supports 20 regional languages. For example, Google Assistance works in Hindi, English and Hinglish.
Redmi 5A was the best selling Android smartphone in the world last year, claims the company. Xiaomi today ranks number one in after-sales service in India. The company has over 1000 after-sales service centres in India. Feature phones occupy lions share in the sub-$100 segment. Xiaomi says consumers are looking for a reliable phone that fits their budget.
Mi Pay is deeply integrated in MIUI says Murali. It will be slowly rollout to all Mi users in India on the coming weeks. From bill payments to transferring money, Mi Pay is pitched as an easy way to transfer payments. Xiaomi says all the data will be locally stored in India, making Mi Pay highly secure. Users can send money directly to bank accounts from the SMS, Contacts and Scanner apps.
Muralikrishnan, COO, Xiaomi India, takes the stage. He talks about the company’s retail and internet services business. Mi Pay, based on UPI announced in India. This is the first time Xiaomi has announced any financial service outside of China. Paying money through Mi Pay is an easy task, says Murali. The app essentially lets you transfer money via UPI.
Jain is speaking about the company’s journey in India in context to local manufacturing. Xiaomi has announced its 7th manufacturing plant in India. The plant has been made in collaboration with Flex, which is located near Chennai. The plant will not only manufacture smartphones but other devices as well. Jain is proud of the fact that over 20,000 employees are working in its manufacturing plants spread across India.
Manu Jain, VP and MD, Xiaomi india takes the stage. Jain says we are number one in a number of categories, from smartphones to smart TVs. Jain stresses in the fact that the company puts a lot of emphasis on local features. Thanks to our focus on local features, Xiaomi has been able to deliver on a number of stellar products.
Welcome to our coverage of Xiaomi’s Redmi Go launch, getting underway in New Delhi this morning. The keynote presentation starts at 12 noon IST. We are seated and waiting for the event to get started.
Xiaomi Redmi Go India launch event is scheduled to start from 12 PM. The launch event will also be streamed live on Xiaomi's YouTube channel, while live updates will be put out on its Twitter page.
Xiaomi Redmi Go will compete with Nokia 1 in India, which is also an Android Go (edition) smartphone priced at Rs 5,499. Nokia 1 has a familiar Nokia phone design and it sports a 4.50-inch display. The smartphone also has a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Nokia 1 runs Android Oreo 8.1 Go edition. Battery on the Nokia 1 is 2150 mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi Go was launched in the European market at a price of 80 euros or around Rs 6,500. In Philippines, the phone is priced at PHP 3,990, whic h is around Rs 5,426 on conversion. In India, the entry-level smartphone could be priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000. Of course, we will have to wait for official launch to know more.
Redmi Go is Xiaomi's first Android Go (edition) smartphone, an OS version designed to run smoothly on entry-level devices with 1GB RAM or less. The phone wil likely be priced between Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000, though we will have to wait for official launch to know more.