Xiaomi launched the Mi A1[1] in New Delhi on Tuesday, the first smartphone developed under Google's Android One[2] initiative, following the intent to revive the budget-device programme at Google I/O earlier this year. Hence, unlike other Xiaomi[3] phones, the Mi A1[4] has a stock Android[5] with v7.1.2 Nougat, and will be one of the first devices to get Android P next year. The new Mi A1 is priced in India at Rs. 14,999, and will be available September 12 via Flipkart[6], Mi.com, and Xiaomi's own Mi Home stores.
The new Xiaomi[7] phone has a 5.5-inch full-HD display, powered by the Snapdragon 625 and 4GB RAM. Interestingly enough, it has a dual rear camera setup with two 12-megapixel sensors, one wide-angle and the other telephoto with 2x optical zoom. There's also a fingerprint sensor on the back. The Mi A1 has dual-SIM and 4G VoLTE support, 64GB internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card), and a 3,080mAh battery. Unlike Xiaomi's usual regional restriction, the Mi A1 will be available in over two dozen markets across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin and South America.
OnePlus 3T is down to Rs. 25,999 as part of new sale
As part of a three-day sale[8] celebrating its 1,000th day of operation in India, OnePlus[9] is running offers on the OnePlus 3T[10] and OnePlus 5[11], available exclusively via Amazon India[12]. The former has been discounted to Rs. 25,999, and Axis Bank card holders can avail a further Rs. 2,000 cashback, which is also applicable on the latter. Alongside, 100 lucky customers can...