Xiaomi Redmi 4 is now live in India; prices start at ₹6,999

At an event in New Delhi, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 4 in the Indian market. The phone will be sold exclusively on Amazon India, with the base variant selling for ₹6,999.

There's a lot to like in the handset, which will succeed the Redmi 3S in India. Xiaomi sold over 4 million units of the Redmi 3S over the last six months, and it is looking to build on that momentum with the Redmi 4. Here's a look at the specs on offer:

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CategoryFeatures
Operating SystemMIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Display5-inch 720p (1280 x 720) IPS LCD panel
296ppi pixel density
SoCOcta-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Eight Cortex A53 cores up to 1.4GHz
GPUAdreno 505
RAM2GB/3GB/4GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage16GB/32GB/64GB storage
microSD slot up to 128GB
Rear camera13MP with f/2.0 lens
LED flash
1080p video recording
Front shooter5MP with f/2.2 lens
ConnectivityWiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP), LTE with VoLTE
micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery4100mAh battery
FingerprintRear fingerprint sensor
Dimensions139.3 x 69.9 x 8.65 mm
Weight150g

The base model of the Redmi 4 will feature 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage for ₹6,999. The variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage will set you back ₹8,999, and the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage will retail for ₹10,999.

Xiaomi obviously understands the Indian market better than most vendors, and the pricing reflects that. Like the Redmi 3S before it, Xiaomi is going to have a tough time ensuring it has adequate stock of the Redmi 4.

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Alongside the Redmi 4, Xiaomi also launched the Mi Router 3C — a Wi-Fi N-class router with a maximum bandwidth of 300Mbit — in the country. As is the case with most Xiaomi products sold in India, the Router 3C is aimed at the budget segment, and will be sold for ₹1,199.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia at Android Central. He leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, contributing to reviews, features, and buying guides. He also writes about storage servers, audio products, and the semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.