Comparison: Xiaomi RedMi 1S Vs Android One

Google has released the much hyped Android One In India yesterday, with the android one phones, now, Indians have got choice of low cost smartphones where performance is guaranteed, however Xiaomi is making news since last one or two months, particularly with their throw away prices at high end configuration. More and more people try to buy the Xiaomi phones but can't have it, in that case, the Android One seems to be the best option so today we take a look at Android One versus the mighty redmi 1s.

Since the All three android one phones have similar specifications, aka Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream Uno, it will be easier if we compare only Redmi 1S with Android One and not all three handsets differently.

Display & Processor:-

Redmi 1S has 4.7 Inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, on the other hand Android One has 4.5 Inch screen with 218 ppi and Redmi 1S has 312 ppi, so if you consider the screen size and resolution, obviously the Redmi 1S beats the Android One. Because with the higher resolution and screen size Redmi 1S will deliver crystal clear images.

All Android One phones are powered by 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor from Media Tek and Redmi 1S is powered by 1.6 GHz Quad Core processor from Qualcomm, so in terms of processor there is not much difference in Android One and Redmi 1S.

Storage and Camera:-

Redmi1S has 8 GB internal memory and expandable memory of 32 GB, whereas Android One offers 4 GB internal memory and 32 GB expandable memory. So Redmi 1S scores more as far as internal memory is concerned.

Redmi 1S has 8 Mega Pixel rear camera with Sony sensor and on the front it has 1.3 Mega pixel camera, our Android One has 5 Mega Pixel rear camera and 2 Mega Pixel front camera, as far as capability of recording is concerned Redmi 1S and Android One camera is capable of recording Full HD videos.

Operating System:-

Android One operates on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS and all the updates are guaranteed for Android One phones by Google,  Also you get 200 MB data download free from Airtel here for 6 months. So as far as OS is concerned it is ensured that you get a best in class experience with Android One. With Redmi 1S, it operates on the outdated Jelly Bean 4.3 OS with custom MIUI ROM. MI has not specified anything about android updates.

Battery:-

Redmi 1S has 2000 mAh battery and Android One has 1700 mAh battery.

Pricing & Availability:-

Redmi 1S is priced at Rs 5999/- and Android Ones are priced at Rs 6399/- with lot of launch offers, but if you check the availability then Redmi 1S is worst as it goes on flash sale with limited numbers and Andriod One is readily available. Redmi 1S flash sales are weekly and chances of getting it are less.

Final Verdict:-

At Rs 5999/- Redmi 1S is super hero and must buy, but if you can. And if you don't want to wait, at The Gadgets Star we believe even Android One is Good buy as experience will be the best in class with latest software.

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