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Xiaomi has expanded its portfolio of devices available for the Indian market today. As **expected** , the company has launched not one but two devices - the entry-level Redmi 2 smartphone and the **7.9-inch MiPad** tablet. The Redmi 2 is priced at Rs 6,999 while the MiPad at Rs 12,999, both will be available on March 24. The registrations for the Redmi 2 start today evening at 6PM, while the MiPad doesn’t require any registration. Here’s all the action at the Xiaomi event held in Delhi.
Live: Xiaomi launches Redmi 2 smartphone for Rs 6,999, MiPad tablet for Rs 12,999
Live: Xiaomi launches Redmi 2 smartphone for Rs 6,999, MiPad tablet for Rs 12,999
tech2 News Staff
• March 12, 2015, 12:59:50 IST
Xiaomi launched Redmi 2 smartphone for Rs 6,999, MiPad tablet for Rs 12,999.
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March 12, 2015, 12:59:50 (IST)
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**MiPad** .
March 12, 2015, 12:26:05 (IST)
It will go on sale on March 24, and doesn’t require any registrations.
March 12, 2015, 12:25:10 (IST)
MiPad launched in India for Rs 12,999, only the white model will be available.
March 12, 2015, 12:24:28 (IST)
The 7.9-inch MiPad comes powered by the 2.2GHz Tegra K1, 2GB RAM, 8MP rear snapper and 5MP front-camera.
March 12, 2015, 12:20:43 (IST)
As expected, Xiaomi also plans to bring the MiPad to India.
March 12, 2015, 12:17:38 (IST)
Redmi 2 registrations begin today at 6PM and it will go on sale on March 24.
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March 12, 2015, 12:16:47 (IST)
A limited Edition Redmi 2 with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage will be launched later.
March 12, 2015, 12:15:19 (IST)
Redmi 2 is launched for Rs 6,999.
March 12, 2015, 12:04:03 (IST)
The Redmi 2 comes with USB OTG support and runs MIUI 6.
March 12, 2015, 12:03:21 (IST)
Still waiting for the price. It could carry a price tag similar to the new Moto E.
March 12, 2015, 11:57:04 (IST)
It gets a fully laminated HD display and some smart SIM management tools too.
March 12, 2015, 11:53:50 (IST)
It comes powered by Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM. It’s a 4G dual-SIM handset and both slots support 4G.
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March 12, 2015, 11:49:06 (IST)
It will be 9.4mm thin with matte touch backcover, along with fingerprint and grease resistance.
March 12, 2015, 11:47:27 (IST)
With a slight design change, it is thinner than Redmi 1s.
March 12, 2015, 11:46:33 (IST)
Redmi 2 is here! It will be available in pink, yellow, green, grey and white colour options.
March 12, 2015, 11:45:20 (IST)
Over 15,000 India themes have been downloaded, he added.
March 12, 2015, 11:44:19 (IST)
We are the fifth largest smartphone vendor in India, says Hugo Barra.
March 12, 2015, 11:43:18 (IST)
Head of India operations Manu Jain on the stage
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March 12, 2015, 11:33:00 (IST)
Redmi 2 all set to launch in India
March 12, 2015, 11:26:56 (IST)
Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 2 in India. This makes sense because the company has discontinued the Redmi 1s, leaving it with no entry-level smartphone to compete with the new Moto E.
March 12, 2015, 10:40:13 (IST)
Though the company hasn’t specified any product, it is expected to launch the Redmi 2 and/or MiPad. Find out why .
March 12, 2015, 10:36:57 (IST)
Watch this space for all the live action at the Xiaomi event to be held in Delhi in a while.
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