Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Go - advantages and disadvantages

The Redmi series remains a priority for Xiaomi, which is proved by the announcement of 2 new gadgets at once: the flagship Redmi X and the super-economy version of the Redmi GO smartphone. The class of the latter hints that it is not worth putting high hopes on it. The following is an analysis of the data that the manufacturer has given about the Redmi Go phone at the moment.

In short, Xiaomi Redmi GO is a cheap smartphone that fits not the worst hardware, such as the 425th Snapdragon, as a processor, an 8-megapixel camera, a solid battery, a 5-inch screen with HD resolution. All this works on an OS adapted to the device based on the 8th Android.

The target audience for a smartphone is people who don't really follow mobile trends, but still want to stay on the same wavelength without going broke. The price of the phone will be about 6000 rubles. For this money, the user will receive a minimum set of technical amenities that a smartphone should have in the modern world. The advantages of the device include the price (one of the lowest on the market) and its ergonomics.

Price and release date in detail

Supereconomy class models are guided by one simple rule: the device must hook the buyer with its low cost. With a fairly low price tag, technical aspects, such as the power of the filling, are not subject to the rigor with which buyers talk about more expensive items. It is this niche that Redmi GO seeks to occupy.

The starting price of the device will not exceed 80 euros. The official release will take place both in the Eurozone countries and in the CIS. The exact price in rubles will become known closer to the release, but it is unlikely to exceed the European price tag of 6,000 rubles. The release date is also not clear, but the manufacturer claims that sales will begin in the first half of February. The user will be able to choose one of two colors: blue or black.

Specifications

Is it worth reminding the reader that one should not rely on high power when it comes to an economy class phone, the price of which does not exceed 6,000 rubles. At best, the device will show itself as a solid mediocrity for everyday use. If you believe the manufacturer, that he will cope with the role of mediocrity properly and even surprise the user with some trump cards that will prove to him that he did not make the purchase in vain. These trump cards will be discussed below, now, a brief listing of the characteristics of the filling of the smartphone.

The main characteristics of Xiaomi Redmi Go

The retractable slot is used simultaneously for a memory card and a 2nd SIM card. Either 2 SIM cards can work at the same time, or one, but together with an SD card, so you have to choose. This is not very convenient, because the built-in memory of the phone may not be enough, and it is inconvenient to throw out the 2nd SIM card, because it has already acquired contacts.

Hidden trump cards

Is it possible to find a highlight in a phone for 6000 rubles? Judging Redmi GO by the standards of serious devices, it will not be easy. But, to everyone's surprise, the manufacturer laid such a zest!

The first thing that catches your eye is the mobility of the smartphone. By modern standards, it is more than light and miniature. Here are its dimensions:

• Height: 140mm;
• Width: 70mm;
• Thickness: 8.4mm;
• Weight: 137 g.

The second trump card is the OS of the device - this is the purest Android, albeit somewhat adapted. The developer wrote an adaptation program for the weak stuffing that the phone is equipped with, which allows you to enjoy using it as if it were a flagship. Despite the fact that the 8th series of android is not the latest, it still does its job no worse than more modern systems. Applications feel most comfortable on the eight, which is used to this day not only by budget models like the GO. The MIUI shell, unfortunately, was not delivered from the manufacturer.

The third advantage lies in the aspect ratio, which is 16:9, and not 18:9, which not everyone is happy with.Most apps do their best at this resolution, and so do video apps like youtube and just watching videos and movies on your phone. Yes, by modern standards, ordinary HD will not reveal the full potential of the picture, but for 6000 rubles, the RedmiGO phone will satisfy the modest requirements of a video and movie lover. Despite not the largest display.

The last trick is the good old arrangement of the navigation buttons just below the screen, and not hidden inside it. Although the fashion for buttons under the display is outdated, a large number of users note that it is more convenient to operate a smartphone with this configuration.

additional characteristics

The headphone jack is standard - 3.5 mm, no adapters are required. The sound card is also standard, so you should not expect any surprises in terms of high-quality sound, another thing is that most users do not need it - the main thing is to clearly reproduce music.

Not all modern wireless technologies are available, but the usual Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, coupled with Bluetooth 4th generation, is in place. There can be no near-field communications in this smartphone, due to the low cost: the manufacturer would have to sacrifice the status of an economy device if it also integrated an NFC card into the general mechanism. Unfortunately, it is impossible to pay by touching the phone to the cash register.

There is no fingerprint unlock function due to the absence of the scanner itself in the board. The shell is made of plastic. There is a microUSB connector through which the device can be charged and communicate with a personal computer.As already mentioned, there is a slot for 2 SIM cards, but both cannot be used at once, because you have to sacrifice a memory card.

The smartphone stands out from the background of others with its absolute asceticism, which marketers from China rely on. This fact will allow you to focus on really important things, and coupled with low cost, it will definitely capture the economy segment of gadgets.

• budget;
• Pure Android;
• The layout of the navigation buttons is familiar to many.

• Narrow functionality by modern standards;
• The inability to use 2 SIM cards and an SD card at the same time.

Comparison with competitors

For the best understanding of the real position of RedmiGO in the market, it must be compared with the closest competitors in its segment. The 3 main competitors of the GO model will be listed below with a detailed discussion of their advantages and disadvantages.

Xiaomi Redmi GO vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Although the model was produced last year, its relevance today makes it competitive even in comparison with new products. For example, its Helio A22 processor produces 12 technical processes, and RedmiGO, powered by Snapdragon 425, produces 28. For the uninitiated user: the fewer technical processes a processor needs, the more powerful it is.

With the same performance of the front cameras, the main one is better in model 6A. Its resolution is 13 megapixels, compared to 8 for GO. More relevant display characteristics also remain for 6A: a resolution of 1440x720 with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Although the usability of the display is debatable, for some users this point may be fundamental. With 2 GB of RAM, it has a permanent 16 GB (in the minimum configuration).The cost, respectively, is higher than that of Redmi GO, but not by much: sometimes stores hold sales of this particular model, setting a price for it that is approximately equivalent to the price of Redmi GO.

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Meizu C9

Meizu can do something to oppose Xiaomi in the niche of budget devices, for example, the C9 model. The main loss of the latter is its Unisoc processor, which loses even to the low-powered Snapdragon. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of permanent memory. The display and main camera are identical to the previous Redmi 6A phone, and the front one has a resolution of 8 megapixels, which is slightly more than the GO.

The average price of C9 in Russia is 8000 rubles, with a general similarity of power indicators with Redmi GO. There are no near field communications, fingerprint recognition. Standard headphone and microUSB jacks are available. Plastic shell, 3000 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs ZTE Blade V8 Lite

The device from ZTE will be a good competitor for RedmiGO. It has a processor with 8 cores developed by MediaTek and 8 GB of RAM. The display, with a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, is similar to the screen of the Xiaomi model. The V8 camera is superior to its competitor, it is 13 megapixels versus 8, but the front one is similar: both devices have 5 megapixels.

The main blunder of the V8 is the weak 2500 mAh battery. This is so small for an 8-core processor that it will be inconvenient to use a smartphone without additional devices for charging. In addition, the system on which the phone from ZTE works is very voracious and requires a larger battery. But all the above-mentioned disadvantages are covered by one obvious plus - the price is 5-5.5 thousand rubles, which makes the device the main one in the economy segment at the moment.

Outcome

If you believe the information leaked prematurely, then the phone from Xiaomi should have a fairly wide display with a body of 141 by 71 mm. There is an opinion that the information is unreliable, because it contains such figures as a 6-inch screen, and it would be extremely difficult to fit such a value in such a tiny case, especially for a budget device. Most likely, the diagonal will be 5 inches, which is quite canonical for miniature cases. Also, there is an opinion that the resolution of the picture will not reach the HD plus format, but this is just a guess.

The chipset model, which will be in the final version, remains a controversial side. It is clear that most likely Snapdragon has already been approved, but, according to some information, the processor from MediaTek has the ability to replace it at the final stage of development. There are other chipsets that can perform better than the above two for a low cost, but at the moment, you can definitely count on Snapdragon.

The Redmi 6A model, which is head and shoulders above RedmiGO, casts doubt on the expediency of the latter's existence, because for 6A they ask for the same price as for GO, and under certain conditions you can find a more affordable price tag. The only thing that will save the GO model from its older brother is an even lower price, which should not exceed 5,000 rubles. If the manufacturer agrees to this compromise, then the device deserves attention, otherwise, you will have to think hard before buying it.