Xiaomi has started sending out invites for a launch event for tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer has also dropped a hint on its Redmi twitter handle, indicating a Redmi device launch in exclusive partnership with Amazon India. Both the parties tweeted the teaser simultaneously with the hashtag #TimeToGetSmarter.
Smart is mainstream – get Smarter. A new Redmi device coming your way on March 20. Stay tuned #TimeToGetSmarter pic.twitter.com/dNFdvGsa0o
— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 16, 2017
Xiaomi Redmi 4A Likely to be launched
As reported by Gadgets 360, Xiaomi might introduce one of the two variants of Redmi series – Redmi 4 or Redmi 4A. There is a bigger emphasis on ‘4’ and ‘A’, so one can assume that Indian audience will be treated to the latter one.
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A and 4 Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, Xiaomi Redmi 4A a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC and 2 Gigs of RAM. Camera department of Redmi 4A comprises of a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5 MP front shooter. Internal storage for the device stands at 16 GB with expandable capabilities of up to 128 Gigs. All this will be powered by 4100 mAh battery.
It all depends on the variant Xiaomi decides to launch in India. On the home turf, there are already three variants doing the rounds- Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi X. As for the pricing is concerned, it can be around anywhere between Rs. 8,999 to Rs. 10,999. In any case, all details will become official during the event.
Xiaomi is enjoying tremendous success in India with Redmi Note 4. The said smartphone is the fastest to cross 1 million sales in the country. However, that one is a Flipkart exclusive. It seems the Chinese OEM is pretty clear in its marketing and strategy. Both the Redmi and Redmi Note series are interchanged between Amazon and Flipkart on yearly basis.