Also known as the Redmi Note 5A, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is a smartphone to please selfie takers. It packs a robust front facing shooter with selfie light and boasts an octa-core Qualcomm processor under the hood.
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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (236 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-core CPU
- Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9.0 with 3GB / 4GB RAM
- 32GB / 64GB built-in Storage, supports up to 256GB microSD card
- 13MP Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Data
- 3080 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 isn’t shabby with its metallic looking body, especially when looking at it from the rear. It is a somewhat slim device at 7.7 millimetres and the weight is decent at 153 grams.
A huge 5.5-inch IPS display provides you with ample space for content viewing. The resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels may sound a tad disappointing to some, but this is a budget phone after all. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect against scratches.
Camera
The camera department offers a major selling point for the Xiaomi Redmi Y1. It features a high resolution 16MP selfie camera with LED selfie light. This enables you take well-lit shots in dim lighting conditions. A Beautify 3.0 feature helps to improve selfie quality.
The rear camera looks ready to impress as well with a 13MP sensor. It gets the support of LED flash and phase detection autofocus to enhance image quality. Both the selfie and main cameras shoot Full HD (1080p) videos.
Hardware and Software
Enjoyable performance appears to be on the card with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset under the hood. The octa-core processor runs at a maximum speed of 1.4 GHz. An Adreno 505 GPU takes charge of graphics crunching.
You get either 3GB or 4GB RAM, depending on model. Storage is ample as well at 32 GB or 64 GB, which is also expandable. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 boots Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 9.0 skin on top.
Other Features
There is a 3,080mAh Li-Ion battery providing juice to get the phone running. Xiaomi says it optimized its Redmi Y1 for longer battery lifespan. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 promises up to 12 hours of gaming and 10 days standby time.
The mobile phone features a fingerprint scanner on the rear for fast unlocking. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 also has non-hybrid dual SIM slots. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is a variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A targeted at the Indian market. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 will not be available in Nigeria and Kenya. You can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A instead. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 price in India starts at Rs. 8,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9.0
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 3 GB RAM or 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
- Dimension: 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 153 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 (236 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, f/2.2, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama,
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB or 64 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: Yes, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Yes, 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: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
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 240 hour
- Standby Time: Up to 32 hour
- Fast Charging: –
