Monday, April 15, 2019

Xiaomi Redmi Go review: Feature phone's alternative for first time buyers? 


Priced at Rs 4,499, the Redmi Go is aimed at first-time smartphone users; moving from feature phone to an internet-enabled device capable of offering more than calling and messaging features.


Redmi Go is a Chinese company Xiaomi’s first Android Oreo Go operating system-based smartphone. Priced at Rs 4,499, the budget phone is aimed at first time smartphone users; moving from feature phone to internet-enabled device capable of offering more than calling and messaging features.

Redmi Go specifications:

Display: 5-inch HD, 16:9 aspect ratio

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

Storage: 8GB, expandable up to 128GB via dedicated microSD card slot

RAM: 1GB

Rear camera: 8MP of f/2.0

Front camera: 5MP of f/2.2

SIM: DualSIM, VoLTE, 4G

Battery: 3,000 mAh

Colours: Black and Blue

Design
From a HD resolution screen to camera on the front and back, the Redmi Go covers all the basics right. Design wise, the phone might look from a previous generation of smartphones due to its plastic built, thick bezels around screen, capacitive navigation keys with no backlit, etc. However, considering the phone’s ultra-affordable price tag, it does not look cheap. It rather looks better than most smartphones in its segment.

Camera
The Redmi Go has a capable camera module on the front and back. The rear m odule has an 8-megapixel sensor, paired with a LED flash that also doubles up as a torch. Though the camera interface is basic, it is loaded with features such as 13 filters, 11 scenes for manual selections, auto HDR mode, etc. The rear camera is also capable of recording fullHD resolution videos. The 5MP camera on the front is a decent one too. It supports face recognition, beauty mode, filters, and auto HDR.

Output from both the cameras are at best satisfactory. However, it is way better than the output captured by VGA or 2MP cameras that most feature phones offer.


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