Xiaomi Redmi 4 And Mi Router 3C launched in India.

  (1) Redmi 4

Xiaomi launched the next Redmi phone in on Tuesday at an event in New Delhi. The Xiaomi Redmi 4 was widely expected to launch, and the company has indeed done just that. However, the model being launched in India is actually a variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X was launched in China back in February. Xiaomi has decided to bring that smartphone to India instead, calling it the Redmi 4, in three separate variants. Specifications are nearly identical, with the Redmi 4X featuring upgraded innards in terms of its chipset - it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, as opposed to the Snapdragon 430 SoC on the Redmi 4.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 specifications

The dual-SIM (Micro+Nano) Xiaomi Redmi 4 runs MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. It sports an all-metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel. It bears a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display, and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC coupled with 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB of RAM.

The Redmi 4 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture. As we mentioned, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB inbuilt storage options, expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB).

Connectivity options on the Redmi 4 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, Bluetooth v4.1, and 3.5mm audio jack. It also sports an infrared sensor. It measures 139.2x69.6.x8.6mm, and weighs 150 grams. It is powered by a 4100mAh battery.

(2) Mi Router 3C

Alongside the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi 4 in India, Xiaomi launched the Mi Router 3C. The Wi-Fi router has been priced at Rs. 1,199, and will be available from May 20 via the Mi Home store in Bengaluru, and via Mi.com on May 23. It will be made available via Amazon India and Flipkart from June 8.

The Xiaomi Mi Router 3C is the company's first router launched in India. The company is touting its ease of use, its speed, and range. It can be setup and managed via the Mi Wi-Fi app that's compatible both with Android and iOS devices.

The Mi Router 3C features four "high-performance" antennae that the company says each feature a dedicated PCB circuit. It is said to have a 2-transmit, 2-receive antenna design, which the company claims improves both the Wi-Fi range (up to 80 metres) and signal stability.

The new router from Xiaomi has 64MB of RAM, which is said to be eight times what most routers offer, and offers a wireless speed of 300Mbps. It can connect up to 64 devices including 20 computing devices and 44 IoT devices. It supports the 802.11n Wi-Fi protocol at 2.4GHz. It has two LAN ports and 1 WAN port, apart from a three-colour LED indicator. It measures 195x107x25.3mm, with the antennae extending up to 178.90mm. It weighs 241 grams.