tech2 News Staff At an event in New Delhi today, Xiaomi is expected to unveil two new smartphones in India – Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3. The launch will kick off by 12 pm, and you will be able to follow it live on Xiaomi's official channel on YouTube. The event's live stream has already been scheduled on YouTube. If you have a busy day forward but still don't want to miss the live stream, you can set a reminder on the live stream, which will prompt you a few minutes before the stream begins. Xiaomi Redmi Y3 expected price, specifications, and features From what we know so far, there's one thing we are sure of, and that's the Redmi Y3 will sport a 32 MP selfie camera. That's all Xiaomi's been able to talk about in its teasers. Besides that, The Redmi Y2 was priced below Rs 10,000 last year and we will likely see the Redmi Y3 priced similarly. Incidentally, a dedicated product page for the phone is also live on Amazon India, which suggests that the phone will be an Amazon exclusive once it goes on sale. Xiaomi recently also teased a drop test of the Redmi Y3. How about the build quality? See it for yourself. Will you drop your phone like that? #32MPSuperSelfie arriving on 24-04-2019. pic.twitter.com/rYOguJazj3 — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) April 20, 2019 The phone is also expected to feature a Snapdragon 600-series chipset, a Full HD+ display and run on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. There is no word on the battery capacity or support for fast charging, but given the fact that the Redmi Y2 (review) packed a 4,000 mAh battery, we could see a repeat of that. Further, similar to the Redmi Note 7 Pro (review), Xiaomi may also add P2i-rated water and dust-resistance coating on the Redmi Y3. Xiaomi Redmi 7 expected price, specifications, and features Redmi 7 has already been launched in China. It comes with a 6.26-inch HD+ display with a 1,520 x 720 pixel resolution which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC with 2 GB/3 GB/4 GB RAM with storage options such as 16 GB/32 GB/64 GB which is expandable. Coming with Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10 user interface, the Redmi 7 sports a dual 12 MP camera setup on the back. While Xiaomi hasn't explicitly revealed the Redmi 7's launch for today, here's a big hint to ride on. 7 Mn+ Y series phones shipped since launch. They ask Y do we call our fans the best. We say this is Y. And to celebrate this, we have a few surprises lined up for you. You'll know exactly in 7 days. But what's with 7? RT if you know it. #32MPSuperSelfie pic.twitter.com/8kSWF63uLq — Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 18, 2019 As for the pricing, the Redmi 7 was launched in at CNY 699 (Rs 7,200 approximately) for the 2 GB RAM/16 GB storage variant, while its 3 GB RAM/ 32 GB storage is priced at CNY 799 (Rs 8,300 approximately). Another 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model was launched in the market, which was priced at CNY 999, which translated to about Rs 10,300 in Indian rupees.<doc-sep>After several weeks of teasers, Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest Redmi series phone - the Redmi Y3 alongside the Redmi 7 in India. The two smartphones are basically identical apart from the selfie department. The Y3 features a 32MP selfie cam, the highest on any Xiaomi device. The phones also comes with the brand’s new Aurora design language with its subtle curves and dual Gorilla Glass 5 build with a gradient back. Xiaomi is positioning the Y3 as the ultimate selfie machine and is pricing its aggressively to compete in the budget segment. On the front, both the Y3 and Redmi 7 come with a 6.26 IPS HD+ water drop notch display with a TUV certified blue light filter. For the Y3 the notch features the 32MP front camera which packs AI scene detection, 80-degree field of view and EIS for video stabilization. The Redmi 7 substitutes it with an 8MP front shooter. The back on both phones features a Gorilla Glass 5 layer and packs a 12MP main camera and 2MP depth sensor. Below the cameras, we have the LED flash and on its right the fingerprint reader. Xiaomi is boasting its new Aurora design, which features a gradient color combo and shifts its color depending on the lighting. Inside, both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 632 processor with your choice of 3GB or 4GB RAM alongside 32/64GB storage for the Y3. Storage is expandable up to 512 GB thanks to the 2 + 1 card slot. The battery on both phones is 4,000mAh and comes with a 10W charger. Both are splash proof thanks to the P2i hydrophobic coating, which a rarity on Xiaomi phones and certainly a step in the right direction. Other extras include a 3.5mm headphone jack (if you can count it as an extra) and IR blaster. Redmi Y3 in Black, Blue and Red Redmi 7 in Black, Blue and Red The new Redmi devices will come in Black, Blue, and Red colors. The Redmi Y3 will start at INR 9,999 ($145) for the base 3/32GB version, while the 4/64GB variant will come in at INR 11,999 ($170). The Redmi 7 will be available a day earlier in 2/32GB and 3/32GB configurations starting at INR 7,999 ($115). Sales start April 30 on Xiaomi’s site as well as online retailers around the country. Redmi Y3 source • Redmi 7 source<doc-sep>Xiaomi is in a commanding position in India, so it doesn't really need to make a lot of changes to its budget strategy. All the Redmi devices the brand released last year went on to sell millions of units, with the Redmi 5A one of the best-selling phones globally. But for 2019, Xiaomi is overhauling its entry-level Redmi series with gorgeous new color options and beefier hardware. Like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, this is the biggest update to the entry-level Redmi series we've seen so far. Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7 simultaneously. There's a good reason for this, as both phone share near-identical hardware. The Redmi 7 is still catered to a mainstream audience looking for a stellar entry-level phone, and the Redmi Y3 is targeted at younger users that want a strong front camera. To that effect, the Redmi Y3 features a 32MP shooter up front, one of the highest-resolution modules available in the market today. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more Xiaomi says the Redmi Y3 is designed for content creators, with the 32MP front camera featuring EIS and the ability to record 1080p video. The Redmi 7, meanwhile, has an 8MP front shooter. The front camera sensor is the only point of differentiation when it comes to the hardware between both phones. There's a minor design variation as well: the Redmi Y3 comes with an Aura Prism design that sees shifting gradient patterns on the sides. The Redmi 7 has a more subtle Aura Smoke design aesthetic that has a gradual shift in hue from top to bottom. Unlike the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7 don't have glass backs — they're instead using a plastic polymer chassis. That should make them more durable, and there's a subtle curve on either device as it meets the mid-frame. The mid-frame is also made out of plastic, and both phones have volume and power buttons on the left. You get IR blasters and 3.5mm jacks on both devices, and they charge over Micro-USB. These are two of the best-looking entry-level phones around. Up front there's no way to differentiate both phones — they have identical 6.26-inch displays with waterdrop cutouts, with a small slit at the top for the earpiece. The bottom bezel is also the same width on either device, and they both offer Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Both phones have P2i nanocoating that makes them resilient to the occasional spill of water, but don't mistake that for water resistance. Both devices feature upgrades in internal hardware that's just as drastic as the design. The phones are powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, and come with 12MP + 2MP cameras at the back and 4000mAh batteries. The same 6.26-inch 720p display is used on both devices, and it's one of the best you'll find in the entry-level segment. There's a traditional capacitive fingerprint sensor on the back on either device. The Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 offer huge performance gains over their predecessors. The switch to a Snapdragon 632 makes a noticeable difference in day-to-day performance, particularly from the Helio P22 on last year's Redmi 6. Even from the Snapdragon 625 on the Redmi Y2, you'll see a significant uptick in performance — up to 30% in everyday tasks. I've been using either device for just over two days, and they're some of the best entry-level phones when it comes to performance. The Redmi Y3 will be available in 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants, with the Redmi 7 sold in 2GB/32GB and 3GB/32GB models. Both devices also come with dual SIM card slots and a dedicated MicroSD slot, as well as dual VoLTE, and Bluetooth 4.2. The one omission on the connectivity front is dual-channel Wi-Fi — neither device will connect to 5GHz networks. Xiaomi is positioning camera quality as a key differentiator on the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7. The rear 12MP + 2MP camera is the same across both phones, and the image quality is a significant jump over last year's devices. The Y3 in particular makes a strong case for the best selfie phone in the sub-₹20,000 segment thanks to its 32MP camera. The sensor on its own is pretty spectacular, but Xiaomi is adding its AI smarts to deliver better portrait mode on the device. The front camera has a beauty effect enabled out of the box, and you can thankfully disable it. I haven't used the camera enough to share my thoughts on it yet, but as far as initial impressions go the 32MP sensor on the Y3 makes a huge difference. Just taking selfies from both phones side-by-side it's easy to see that the Y3 is the phone to get. Both phones run MIUI 10 out of the box, but the Redmi 7 is on a newer 10.2.3.0 build with the March security patch whereas the Redmi Y3 is on 10.2.1.0 with the February security patch. MIUI should be immediately familiar if you've used a Xiaomi phone in the last two years, and it has great customization options mixed in with unwanted ads. Oh, and Xiaomi is also offering 4000mAh batteries as standard on both devices, and that means you'll easily get two days' worth of use. Xiaomi has been the battery leader for some time now, and it's great to see both the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 with 4000mAh batteries.<doc-sep>
tech2 News Staff At an event in New Delhi today, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 smartphones in India. Both Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 have been announced in two RAM and storage variants, and both the devices will be Amazon exclusive. Xiaomi Redmi Y3 price in India Xiaomi Redmi Y3 is priced at Rs 9,990 for the 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant, and Rs 11,999 for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model. The Redmi Y3's first sale will be held on 30 April at 12 noon on Amazon India and mi.com. Xiaomi Redmi 7 price in India Xiaomi Redmi 7 comes in two storage variants, while the 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 7,999, while the 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage model will cost you Rs 8,999. The Redmi 7 will be available for purchase starting 29 April at 12 noon, on Amazon India and mi.com. Xiaomi Redmi Y3 specifications and features Xiaomi Redmi Y3 comes features a 6.26-inch notched display, with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It has an HD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Under the hood, the Redmi Y3 is powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC with Andreno 506 GPU, along with options for 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Running the device in Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10, and a 4,000 mAh battery fuels the smartphone. For optics, the Redmi Y3 sports 32 MP front sensor, the highlight of the device. The front sensor comes with Electronic Image Stabiliser, auto HDR and an AI portrait mode. At the rear, the Redmi Y3 has a dual-camera setup, with a 12 MP + 2 MP camera sensor, of which the 12 MP one has a PDAF lens, and the 2 MP camera comes with a depth sensor. The smartphone will come in blue, black and red colour variants. Xiaomi Redmi 7 specifications and features Xiaomi Redmi 7 also features a 6.26-inch HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Like the Redmi Y3, Redmi 7 is also powered with a 1.8 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, but it is accompanied with lesser RAM. The Redmi Y2 comes in a 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage option, and 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage model. Redmi 7 will also run Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10. For photography, the Redmi 7 will sport an 8 MP selfie sensor, and a dual camera at the back with a 12 MP and a 2 MP sensor combination.