redmi 4

Whenever you’re out looking to purchase a brand new smartphone, there’s one widely known hardware maker whose name always pops up in a conversation or online recommendations. Xiaomi, as the Chinese brand is recognized, has been able to build a strong foothold in India by launching an extensive lineup of premium budget smartphone offerings.

The Chinese hardware giant’s latest affordable device, Redmi 4, was launched earlier in mid-May and is following its action plan of conducting flash sales (with a limited number of devices) each week. The said device was first unveiled way back in November 2016 in China.

It has already held one sale event towards the end of May and is now planning to draw consumers to another such flash sale for its budget offering, starting at just ₹6,999. The price varies depending on the memory and storage combinations available for the said device. It goes as high as ₹10,999 for the 4GB RAM+64GB internal storage variant of the device.

As for the specifications, here’s a round-up of what Xiaomi has to offer with the Redmi 4:

  • Display: 5-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 296 ppi pixel density
  • Processor: octa-core Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, clocked at 1.4Ghz
  • GPU: Adreno 505
  • Camera (primary, rear): 13-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), LED flash
  • Camera (secondary, front): 5-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture with 1080p video recording capabilities
  • Software: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, topped off with MIUI 8
  • Dimensions: 141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 156 grams
  • Security: fingerprint sensor on the rear end
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, infrared, Hybrid Dual SIM

In addition, Amazon.in is the exclusive sales partner for the Chinese upstart and is offering customers with some attractive launch offers as well. If you’re able to purchase a Redmi 4 during the flash sale, which will most likely end in seconds, you’ll be able to get your hands on three offers — free subscription of Hungama Music (12 months) and Hungama Play (3 months), free 45GB data for five months for Vodafone customers, and ₹200 promotional credit for Kindle ebooks.

The Redmi 4 will be made available for purchase in three memory+storage variants, along with two different color options — Black and Gold. You’ll have to shell out ₹6,999 for the 2GB+16GB, ₹8,999 for the 3GB+32GB, and ₹10,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant. If you’re speedy and in luck then this gorgeous device can be yours.

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