Redmi Y1[1] and Redmi Y1 Lite[2] will go on sale in India on Wednesday, their third sale in the country since the duo was launched earlier this month. Buyers can head to Mi.com[3] and Amazon India[4] at 12pm IST to buy the Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones online. The highlight of the former is the 16-megapixel camera with LED light in front, while the latter is being positioned as the best entry-level smartphone with 5.5-inch display. Considering Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite will be sold as part of a flash sale, fans need to be quick to purchase the handsets or will have to wait another week for the next sale.
Redmi Y1, Redmi Y1 Lite price in India
The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 price in India is Rs. 8,999 for the variant with 32GB storage and 3GB RAM, and Rs. 10,999 for the 64GB storage + 4GB RAM option. Positioned below it is the Redmi Y1 Lite, which costs Rs. 6,999 and comes in only one configuration – 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. On both handsets, buyers will get free subscription to Hungama Music and 280GB complimentary data from Idea Cellular (extra 1GB per day on recharges of Rs. 357). Amazon is providing Rs. 75 cashback in Pay balance (on purchases made via Pay).
Redmi Y1, Redmi Y1 Lite specifications
The Redmi Y1's biggest highlight is its 16-megapixel front camera. This comes with and LED selfie-light, for better selfies in low light conditions. The company is also touting the Beautify 3.0 feature on it, which helps beautify selfie photos. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel. The new...