Xiaomi Redmi Y1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

5
Bad:

2

Pros:

Selfie camera is impressive
Good battery life
Stable and reliable software

Cons:

Average display
No fast charging

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Last revision on November 30, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Selfie camera is impressive
Good battery life
Stable and reliable software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Average display
No fast charging
Dated design

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is now the best phone for selfie lovers with a budget of under Rs. 10,000. It is a decent performer and has the same qualities we have seen on other Xiaomi phones. The only real compromise is in build...

By Digit on December 08, 2017

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 packs a lot of what we have seen in this year's budget smartphones from the company. The Y1 sticks to most of what has worked for the company with an attempt to up the notch a little by including a 16 MP selfie camera.The idea here...

By FirstPost on December 04, 2017

The Redmi Y1 is Xiaomi's attempt to capture OPPO's selfie focused marketshare in the Indian market. It's the first selfie smartphone from Xiaomi and it's a good one. The budget device brings a well build plastic unibody design which neither looks nor...

By beebom.com on November 16, 2017

In our time with the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, the question of why someone would want to buy this phone popped up a number of times. Besides what the competition has to offer, Xiaomi itself has the Redmi 4, available for the same price, offering the same...

By 91mobiles.com on November 16, 2017

As I’ve said, the main proposition point with Redmi Y1 is the big display, not the selfie camera. The selfie camera is strictly above average, nothing exceptional. Think of these phones, Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite as bigger versions of Redmi 4, though...

By IndianExpress on November 15, 2017

Let's make it clear from the outset that if you're looking for a smartphone for clicking selfies then the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 doesn't live up to its promise of being a selfie centric smartphone. Having said that, it still is a good smartphone which has a...

By gadgetsnow.com on November 14, 2017

The Redmi Y1 is Xiaomi's first attempt at making a selfie-focused phone. The hardware is proven and good enough to run most things you might throw at it. MIUI 9 is smooth and people should find it easy to adapt to. Camera performance is good in daylight...

By Gadgets360 on November 08, 2017

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5A in India and called it the Redmi Y1. It is indeed a very good handset and does well in all areas be it performance, gaming, camera and battery life. A very good buy for those looking for a powerful handset with an...

By gogi.in on November 02, 2017

One of the most selling smartphone in present Indian market is Xiaomi Redmi which offers a wide range of smartphones. The smartphones launched by Xiaomi are aimed at reaching every individual like it offers smartphones in low range, mid range and even...

By mymobileindia.com on January 19, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 comes with a 3000mAh battery, which is slightly short of what you'd get on Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4. The battery can still last for about one day of moderate to heavy usage. Xiaomi still refrains from adding fast charging support for...

By GadgetDiary on November 26, 2017

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