The cheapest smartphone from Xiaomi – the Redmi 1S – will go on sale in India starting today on November 4th, 2014. Flipkart’s first flash sale for the phone starts today from 2 PM. Priced at Rs 5,999, the phone will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
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Xiaomi Redmi 1S out of Stock | Review, Specs
Xiaomi Redmi 1S went on sale today, November 4th, 2014 and was sold out within seconds . The phone was out of stock at 2:01 pm even though the sale started at 2pm. Just in 1 minute almost 40k phones were booked and it was out of stock for further buyers. 40000 phones went on sale with 2000 being sold yesterday to Flipkart First subscribers and the rest 38,000 going on sale today.
The next sale for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S will be on November 4th, 2014 and registration for the sale will start at 6PM on 2nd Sep. The Redmi 1S has a 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Cortex-A7 core and Adreno 305 image processor. The phone has an 8GB flash memory. It has a 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 with 312 ppi. It has an 8MP primary camera and a 1.6MP secondary camera.
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GENERAL
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 2000 |
| Bundled accessories | charger, cable |
| Colours | grey |
| Dimensions (mm) | 137.00 x 69.00 x 9.90 |
| Weight (g) | 158.00 |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| SAR value | NA |
Xiaomi Redmi 1S out of Stock:
Xiaomi Redmi 1S went on sale today, November 4th, 2014 and was sold out within seconds . The phone was out of stock at 2:01 pm even though the sale started at 2pm. Just in 1 minute almost 40k phones were booked and it was out of stock for further buyers. 40000 phones went on sale with 2000 being sold yesterday to Flipkart First subscribers and the rest 38,000 going on sale today.
The next sale for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S will be on November 11th, 2014 and registration for the sale will start at 6PM on 2nd Sep. The Redmi 1S has a 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Cortex-A7 core and Adreno 305 image processor. The phone has an 8GB flash memory. It has a 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 with 312 ppi. It has an 8MP primary camera and a 1.6MP secondary camera.
GENERAL
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 2000 |
| Bundled accessories | charger, cable |
| Colours | grey |
| Dimensions (mm) | 137.00 x 69.00 x 9.90 |
| Weight (g) | 158.00 |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| SAR value | NA |
DISPLAY:
Enjoy true clarity with the Redmi 1S as it comes with a 1280×720 display with up to 312 pixel per inch. This allows you to view superfine texts and crisp photos on your phone. The phone also comes with In-Plane Switching technology that helps deliver stunning colors from almost any viewing angle.
| Screen size (inches) | 4.70 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Resolution | 720×1280 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 312 |
| Colours | 16M |
HARDWARE :
Expect rapid performance with the Mi Redmi 1S as it is equipped with a powerful 1.6GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Cortex-A7 core. Immerse yourself in 3D game environments and enjoy your favorite shows in flawless High Definition thanks to its Adreno 305 Image Processor.
| Processor | 1.6GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
STORAGE :
The Mi Redmi 1S comes with 8GB of Flash Memory, allowing you to store more music, apps, videos and photos on your phone. Carry more data wherever you go thanks to the phone’s expandable storage space that can go up to 64GB.
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | Micro SD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 64 |
CAMERA & SOFTWARE:
Capture amazing photos with the Redmi 1S thanks to its 28mm wide angle lens, 1.4um sensor and 5 plastic lens which help in getting crisp, clear photos with true-to-life pictures, even in low light. It has a 1.6MP front camera and 8MP rear camera that can record HD videos at 720p. It also has a f/2.2 aperture for soft, blurry pictures. While coming into the Software, Operating System is Android 4.3 which can be upgraded to 4.4 KitKat version.
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
| Flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 1.6-megapixel |
| Operating System | Android 4.3 |
| Skin | MIUI version 5 |
| Java support | Yes |
| Browser supports Flash | No |
CONNECTIVITY:
This phone is WiFi enabled, allowing to connect with wireless networks around you. It also has WiFi direct which allows you transfer data through your WiFi connection. You can also pair your phone with other devices using its Bluetooth 4.0 feature.
| WiFi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/ g/ n |
| GPS | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Infrared | No |
| DLNA | No |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| MHL Out | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| Charging via Micro-USB | Yes |
| Proprietary charging connector | No |
| Proprietary data connector | No |
Number of SIMs : 2
If you are the person that requires two SIM cards for your personal and business life, then this phone is the one for you. The Redmi 1S comes with a WCDMA slot for 3G data and a GSM slot for 2G data.
SENSORS:
This phones has a built-in compass which is used for GPS navigation. It also has a proximity sensor which senses nearby objects, an accelerometer which tracks your movements, a gyroscope which tracks your phone’s orientation and an ambient noise reduction feature which reduces nearby sounds.
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
Overall Review:
Like the Mi 3, the Redmi 1S is another freak of nature from the house of Xiaomi. It reinvents the wheel for the entry-level smartphone. If you are looking for a cheap smartphone for less than Rs 10,000, we can wholeheartedly recommend the Redmi 1S.