Redmi 1S Available on September 4, 2014 on its retail partner, Lazada

If the Xiaomi Mi 3 was the first taste of what the Chinese mega-brand can do when it sets its mind on a market, the Redmi 1S is all about consolidation and building a solid user base for Xiaomi. User base sounds weird when talking about hardware, but buying into the Xiaomi way of life is a lot about embracing the ecosystem around its cloud services, messaging app and the multitude of customisation options, more so than just any other Android device.

The Redmi 1S is all about giving this Xiaomi experience to anyone who can afford a basic smartphone. It’s priced at an incredible ₱ 5,599 but boasts specs of phones priced around ₱ 5,599 15,000-₱25,000 by the big-name brands.  In terms of the specs, it’s not entry-level, but its price puts it in this segment. But what’s the whole experience like?

The devices' availability has not been disclosed either, but the information will probably be listed on its retail partner, Lazada Philippines, real soon.

Processor 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with Cortex-A7 cores, making the battery performance to be outstanding.
processor with Adreno 305 images, you can explore the real 3D games or you can also enjoy your favorite shows in incredible HD display.

The beauty of dazzling
Display 4.7

1S Redmi 1280x720 display with 312 ppi presents clear text
and clear photos

Technology In-plane switching (IPS) presents a stunning color
from any viewing angle.

 

 

 

 

 

8GB flash memory

More capacity for apps, music, videos and photos 

Photo remarkable
8MP Camera

f / 2.2 aperture, 28mm wide angle lens,
and 1080p video recording

With an extra large 1.4 um sensor and plastic lens 5, you can take photos with accurate, clear images in low light.
With an aperture of f / 2.2 and 28mm wide angle lens enables you to capture objects focus in front with obscure objects behind your images with soft.
With 16 megapixel camera, it is perfect for HD video chat with 720 pixels

Clear sound

Mi Hi-Fi Sound System with voice technology Dirac

Redmi 1S uses the same features as voice technology used by BMW, Bentley, and Rolls Royce.

Audio output according to the various types of headphones do you use to ensure that you always get the best performance.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S detailed specifications

General

Release date	July 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	137.00 x 69.00 x 9.90
Weight (g)	158.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2000
Removable battery	Yes
SAR value	NA

Display

Screen size (inches)	4.70
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Resolution	720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	312
Colours	16M

Hardware

Processor	1.6GHz  quad-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	1.6-megapixel

Software

Operating System	Android 4.3
Skin	MIUI version 5
Java support	Yes
Browser supports Flash	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/ g/ n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
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
SIM 1
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	No

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No