Xiaomi announces Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite w/ Snapdragon 425 chip

In India, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y1 series. Technically, they're the rebranded Redmi Note 5A Standard and Redmi Note 5A High Edition.

Redmi Y1 Lite

The Redmi Y1 is the slightly beefier model packed w/ more RAM, ROM, and better front cameras. In particular, it comes in either 3GB or 4GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB ROM. It also has a nicer 16MP front facing shooter for selfies.

On the other hand, the regular Redmi Y1 Lite has a smaller 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM configuration.

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Specs

Display: 5.5-inch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 267 ppi

CPU: 1.4GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 435 octa core processor

GPU: Adreno 505

RAM: 3GB / 4GB

ROM: 32GB / 64GB expandable via micro SD card up to 256GB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED Flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0 w/ 76 degree wide angle lens and softlight flash

Battery: 3,080mAh

OS: Android 7.0 Nougat w/ MIUI 9

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth, IR Blaster, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, distance, light, compass, gyroscope

Others: Fingerprint sensor, Colors: gold, platinum silver, gray, rose gold

Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.5 mm

Weight: 150 g

Price: TBC

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Specs

Display: 5.5-nch HD IPS 1280 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 267 ppi

CPU: 1.4GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 425 quad core processor

GPU: Adreno 308

RAM: 2GB

ROM: 16GB expandable via micro SD card up to 256 GB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 13MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED Flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.0

Battery: 3,080mAh

OS: Android 7.0 Nougat w/ MIUI 8

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, LTE, IR Blaster, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, distance, light, compass, gyroscope

Others: Colors: gold, platinum silver, gray, rose gold

Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.5 mm

Weight: 150 g

Price: TBC

The Redmi Y1 Lite is priced at Rs. 6,999 (around PHP 5.5K). On the other hand, the Redmi Y1 starts at Rs. 8,999 (around PHP 7.1K).

Source: FoneArena