Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite is a stripped down variant of the affordable Redmi Y1. It loses the impressive selfie camera, octa-core processor, and fingerprint scanner of the other device, but probably still offers more than enough to justify the budget price.
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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-core CPU
- Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9.0 with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in Storage, supports up to 256GB microSD card
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 3080 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
The look of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite doesn’t deviate much from that of the Redmi Y1. It dons similar metallic appearance and weighs about the same at roughly 153 grams. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite is also as slim as the regular variant, even a bit slimmer.
Although this is a ‘Lite’ version, that doesn’t mean it has a smaller screen. The mobile phone crams in the same 5.5-inch IPS display of 720 x 1,280 pixels. A pixel density of about 267 ppi isn’t exactly jaw-dropping, but gets the job done. The touchscreen enjoys Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Camera and Storage
On the rear of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite is a 13MP sensor that promises fast and accurate image capturing. It enjoys support of phase detection autofocus for fast focusing. You can record Full HD videos with the shooter.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite loses the impressive 16MP selfie camera of the regular Redmi Y1, coming instead with a 5MP unit. But with dozens of ‘smart beauty profiles,’ the snapper should deliver quality shots.
You have 16 GB in onboard storage, which is lower than that of the standard model. This is also expandable by up to 128 GB, though.
Performance, OS and Other Features
As for the innards, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite packs a less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chip. The quad-core processor gets support from an Adreno 308 GPU and 2GB RAM. This definitely looks to supply ‘lite’ performance, as the name suggests.
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite boots Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS with Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 skin on the surface. You can expect longer battery life when you consider the processor that is on offer here. This is because the Android phone packs the same 3,080mAh Li-Po battery for up to 35 hours of talk time.
You can enjoy super-fast 4G LTE connectivity on the device. There is also Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi with Hotspot support for wireless connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite is a stripped variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A targeted at the Indian market. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite will not be available in Nigeria and Kenya. You can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A instead. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 6,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 9.0
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425)
- GPU: Adreno 308
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
- Dimension: 153 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 150 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, f/2.2, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.0
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: XviD/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3080 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: Up to 35 hours
- Standby Time: Up to 264 hours
- Fast Charging: No
