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Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone

Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Flipkart crashing when sale of Xiaomi's Mi3 opened proves the phone has generated much interest.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

What does the Mi 3 offer buyers at this price? A closer look at the phone that sold 95,000 units in six online flash sales.

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The device is one of the slimmest tablets, measuring a skinny 5.75 mm in thickness.

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In order to shrug off its budget phone manufacturer's image, Xiaomi has attempted to give the Mi 5 not only a slicker,stylish look but also top-end hardware than its other devices.

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Xiaomi Mi 5: A flagship phone at half the price

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At Rs 24,999, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going as a flagship.

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Xiaomi Mi 4i is attractive but camera quality could have been better.

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Xiaomi Mi A1: An all-rounder with almost no weak area

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It's a good deal for those looking for stock Android experience without compromising.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

Xiaomi Mi Max: An impressive phone with a better battery life

Xiaomi Mi Max: An impressive phone with a better battery life

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Priced at Rs 14,999, Xiaomi's Mi Max is hard to ignore.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Xiaomi Mi TV 4: Does it live up to its immense potential?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Khalid Anzar lists the pros and cons.

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A few critical shortcomings and a possible pricing blunder on the 64 GB (Rs 23,999) capacity model might just take the wind out of the sales of Xiaomi's latest offering.

Redmi 15A Packs Massive 6,300 mAh Battery!

Redmi 15A Packs Massive 6,300 mAh Battery!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Redmi 15A carries an entry-level price tag of 12,999 in India for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage configuration.

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Launched In India

Redmi A7 Pro 5G Launched In India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India. The handset begins at 11,499 and comes equipped with an impressive 6,300 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Priced at Rs 13,999, the it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM.

Is Xiaomi Mi4 actually better than an iPhone?

Is Xiaomi Mi4 actually better than an iPhone?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Mi4 is a very good phone.

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Aggressive pricing by brands have made the 5g mobile phone affordable; you can get good options around Rs 10,000.

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

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.

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

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.

Xiaomi launches iPhone killer Mi4 in India for Rs 19,999

Xiaomi launches iPhone killer Mi4 in India for Rs 19,999

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

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.

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Dubbed as the 'fastest' smartphone in the world, Xiaomi has left no stone unturned to launch Mi 4, the successor to Mi 3 next year. But how is the Mi 4 different from Mi 3? Can these two along with a bouquet of smartphones launched by the Chinese company help it cross the 100 million mark next year?

Top 10 Xiaomi smartphones in India

Top 10 Xiaomi smartphones in India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Now, that Xiaomi has almost become a household name in India, it is time to explore the top 10 Xiaomi smartphones that have either hit or are expected to hit the Indian shelves soon.

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This one's a flagship smartphone with no real competition.

Is Xiaomi's 108 megapixel phone worth Rs 2 lakh?

Is Xiaomi's 108 megapixel phone worth Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With a massive 108 megapixel camera and bezel-less wrap around display, Xiaomi's Mi Mix Alpha comes in a protective glass body that may tempt you to own it. But is it worth the price?

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

India ban: Who will gain from Xiaomi's loss?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

If the Delhi HC order stays effective, Xiaomi would lose the fastest growing smartphone market.

Xiaomi 5G smartphones dial Jio's network

Xiaomi 5G smartphones dial Jio's network

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Xiaomi India on Tuesday announced its partnership with Reliance Jio to offer the telco's 'True 5G' experience to its consumers. Smartphone models supporting the Standalone (SA) network have received a software update to work seamlessly on Reliance Jio's network, according to a statement. The enabled devices include Mi 11 Ultra 5G, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, Redmi Note 11T 5G, Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Redmi Note 10T 5G, Mi 11X 5G, Mi 11X Pro 5G, Redmi K50i 5G, Xiaomi 11i 5G and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Patent fees will likely squeeze margins, and in turn the company's valuation.

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Xiaomi launches Mi5, to take on Apple, Samsung

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi5 handset, priced at Rs 24,999.

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Why Ashish Narsale is looking forward to its launch.

Rs 653 cr import duty evasion notice slapped on Xiaomi

Rs 653 cr import duty evasion notice slapped on Xiaomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi's India unit has been slapped with a Rs 653 crore notice for alleged evasion of import duty, as per an official statement. A show-cause notice has been slapped on Xiaomi India following recovery of documents during searches on its premises that indicated remittance of royalty and licence fee to US and Chinese firms under contractual obligations, the union finance ministry said on Wednesday. Replying to an email query, a Xiaomi spokesperson said, "At Xiaomi India, we give utmost importance to ensuring we comply with all Indian laws.

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Will Xiaomi disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Known for its phones and emerging from nowhere in the segment, it might take on the scooter Goliaths.

Xiaomi launches killer phones to take on iPhone 6

Xiaomi launches killer phones to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

China's smartphone giant Xiaomi on Thursday launched its new flagship phones to rival iPhone 6 at virtually half the prices and vowed to expand its India operations, brushing aside the legal challenges it faced over patent issues.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s rivals Moto G and costs half the price

Xiaomi Redmi 1s rivals Moto G and costs half the price

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

That makes it the best phone in Indian market for the price it's offered.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

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's India strategy: Go offline

Xiaomi's India strategy: Go offline

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The move to push offline sales will be led by opening Mi Home stores, Xiaomi India managing director Manu Jain tells Alnoor Peermohamed.

Gone in 38 minutes! The Chinese phone that's taking India by storm

Gone in 38 minutes! The Chinese phone that's taking India by storm

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Here's why the Xiaomi Mi3 is not just another made-in-China smartphone.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

From spreading updates about the brand and upcoming devices to creating personalised world-of-mouth goodwill for Xiaomi -- its online army of fans have swelled parallelly with Xiaomi's fortunes in the country.