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Xiaomi Redmi Y1
Updated On: Jun 8, 2023

Xiaomi Redmi Y1

7.7 MSP Score 4.0 8375 Ratings Official Website
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₹10,999
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Key Specifications

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Processor
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 13 MP Rear Camera
  • 64 GB Storage
  • 16 MP Front Camera
  • 3080 mAh Battery
  • 5.5 inches IPS LCD Display
  • Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) OS
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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Price In India

Last known price of Xiaomi Redmi Y1 was ₹10,999. The mobile will be available soon across various online stores in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Y1: Pros & Cons

7.7
out of 10
MSP Score
  • Pros
  • MIUI 9 is fluid and easy to use
  • Display's brightness is satisfactory
  • Secondary camera images are sharp
  • Fingerprint scanner is accurate
  • Cons
  • Battery life is below par
  • Low light photo quality is underwhelming
  • Cheap build quality

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Details

Introduction
Xiaomi announced the release of the Y series of their popular Redmi devices. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 4GB RAM is a mid-range device and has specifications and a price similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, the difference being the Redmi Y1 4GB RAM has been designed specifically for Indians, with several India centric features such as customised text for railway bookings and a calendar that shows all major Indian holidays. 
Display and Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 4GB RAMfeatures a 5.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720x1080(267 ppi pixel density). The primary camera is 13-megapixels with LED flash, and the secondary camera is 16-megapixels with a f/2.0 lens. The primary focus is set on the secondary camera, which is capable of shooting crisp, clear images under a variety of lighting conditions. 
Hardware and Software
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 4GB RAM is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC clocked at 1.3GHZ along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via micro SD expansion. The battery is a non-removable 3080mAh Li-ion unit which does not support any version of quick charge. The device is expected to run Android Nougat 7.0, customised with Xiaomi's latest skin; Miui 9, which offers a range of exciting features which include a virtual assistant. Lastly, the device features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity and Additional Features
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 4GB RAM is a dual SIM phone with both slots compatible with 4G and VoLTE. Other connectivity features include 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and a micro USB port for charging and data transfer. Sensors on the phone include a compass magnetometer, proximity sensor, accelerometer and an ambient light sensor. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 4GB RAM is feature-rich, despite its reasonable cost and excellent value for money. Get yours at the lowest price online by checking out our best offers. 

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Specifications

Summary

Processor Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940
RAM 4 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
Screen Size 5.5 inches (13.97 cms)
Battery Capacity 3080 mAh

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940
CPU Octa core, 1.4GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
RAM 4 GB
Graphics Adreno 505

Design

Build Metal frame Metal back panel
Height 6.02 inches (153 mm)
Width 3 inches (76.2 mm)
Thickness 0.3 inches (7.7 mm)
Weight 153 grams
Colors Gold, Dark Grey
Screen Unlock Fingerprint

Display

Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Size 5.5 inches (13.97 cms)
Pixel Density 267 pixels per inch (ppi)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 71.36 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Single
Rear camera (Primary) 13 MP resolutionf/2.2 aperture3" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 16 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Flash LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 3080 mAh
Removable No
Talk Time Up to 32 Hours (3G)
Standby Time Up to 240 Hours (3G)
Fast Charging No
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)
Custom UI MIUI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5)
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Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, H.264, H.265, M4V, MKV, MP4, MPEG4, VC-1, Xvid

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope
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Well built both inner and outer.
By Prashanth Kocher, 64 months ago
It is full value for money. I have to see if I am lucky this time too. The previous two Redmi phones which I got three years and two years back are still working without any trouble.
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