Comparing the budget smartphones from Micromax and Xiaomi.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.
With versatile imaging and unmatched gaming experience, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has the makings of an all-round smartphone, says Khalid Anzar.
Even with a dated OS, Xiaomi's first 4G compatible device is a performance beast.
While it is not a huge leap when compared to its predecessor, the company has succeeded in again taking few steps towards achieving the best smartphone there is in the sub Rs 10k category.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has suspended its sales in India following directions of the Delhi High Court, restraining sales of its products.
Yes you heard it right, will you buy this Xiaomi's signature edition of its flagship Redmi K20 Pro just launched.
Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.
The strategy of selling the phone will remain the same.
With minimal advertising and superb viral trends the company has created a buzz like no other and Redmi 1s is definitely worth the wait.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc has tied up with Taiwan's Foxconn to start assembling phones in India.
With tensions brewing between India and China at the border, the Confederation of All India Traders has urged celebrities to stop endorsing Chinese products.
As many as 40,000 units of the much-hyped handset launched exclusively on Flipkart, was sold out within 4.2 seconds, said company head Hugo Barra on Twitter.
The handset delivers on build quality, battery, design, ergonomics and a pretty decent display. The camera performance is not exactly ground breaking, but the price tag covers up for that slight blip, says Himanshu Juneja
In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.
Smartphone supplies in India grew by 6 per cent to 4.6 crore in the July-September quarter with Vivo leading the chart and iQoo clocking the highest growth rate among top 10 brands, a report by market research firm IDC said on Wednesday. The market was dominated by Chinese players, with leading brands cornering around 72 per cent market share during the quarter. "The Indian smartphone market grew for the fifth consecutive quarter.
The Indian Air Force has asked its personnel and their families not to use Chinese 'Xiaomi Redmi 1s' phones, as it believes these phones could be transferring data to their servers in China and hence be a security risk.
The Moto G4 Plus is a worthy consideration under the Rs 15,000 budget, but users looking for a better build quality and more processing power will do well to opt for either Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, or even the ZUK Z1, says Himanshu Juneja
While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.
Xiaomi will strengthen its product portfolio and launch 5G devices in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment as it looks to increase its market share in the segment. Xiaomi led the shipments in overall smartphone category in 2021 with a 24 per cent share, according to Counterpoint Research. However, in the 5G segment it is ranked fourth behind One Plus, Samsung, and Vivo, with a 13 per cent share.
At Rs 8,999, this 'Made in India' budget smartphone competes with Chinese rivals Xiaomi Redmi 4, Nubia N1 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. But can it win Micromax the lost ground?
Xiaomi will start pre-loading Microsoft Office and Skype on its phones starting September 2016, initially in China, with other markets including India to follow.
This programme will offer Xiaomi phone users up to 70 per cent of the value on their old device when they upgrade to newer Redmi or Mi smartphones.
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has begun covering its retail store branding with white 'Made in India' logo amid fears of vandalism at outlets against the backdrop of Sino-India border tension, the All India Mobile Retailers Association said. The association had written to Chinese mobile brands to highlight the threat of vandalism at offline stores by people amid calls for boycotting Chinese products in certain sections.
The Xiaomi Mi4 has a 5-inch IPS display and is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and has 3GB RAM.
As many as 37 per cent of smartphones sold in India in 2022 cost Rs 15,000 or more.
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country later this month as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market.
The chipset accounts for over 25%-30% of the cost of an average smart phone. Hence, a reduction in its price, device makers say, will make a huge difference to the cost of a phone.
With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.
Consumers can effectively make payments using UPI and other debit cards, credit cards and internet banking across 120 banks and over 120 billers, Xiaomi said.
Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.
Google's new Nexus models are hands down the show-stealers of the season.
The POCO X2 is a gaming phone that offers good photographic capabilities at a budget price, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.
The online strategy cuts down on marketing and distribution costs, allowing Xiaomi to sell feature-rich phones at low prices.
Vivo V9 becomes the first to bring 19:9 aspect ratio phone to India.
After six weeks into the second half, the faltering offline channel, which traditionally rakes in 60 per cent of sales for the market, has become the biggest hurdle towards the path of revival.
Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market.
On Sept 15 Google launched the first of its Android One phones in India aimed at making smartphones more affordable for the masses.
Ericsson filed a case claiming Xiaomi has been violating eight of its patents.
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