Xiaomi announces Redmi 2A, 55-inch Mi TV 2 and other smart gadgets in China

On account of the company’s fifth anniversary, Xiaomi unveiled more than one product at an event which took place in China today. Earlier, a report  had surfaced online which stated that Xiaomi was rumoured to launch an ultra-affordable 4G smartphone on 8 April. But, at the event, CEO Lei Jun unveiled a new smartphone dubbed Redmi 2A. The new smartphone will be available as an inferior version to the popular Redmi 2 with a price tag of 599 Yuan (Rs 6,000 approximately) and will be available at a special price of CNY 499 (Rs 5,000 approximately) on April 8 in China. In terms of specifications, the Redmi 2A is similar to the Redmi 2. The device features a 4.7-inch HD IPS display. It is powered by a 1.5GHz Leadcore L1860C chipset, which features a quad-core Cortex A7 CPU and Mali T628MP2 GPU. It is paired with 1GB RAM. The 4G LTE device has an internal storage at 8GB. The smartphone features an 8MP rear camera along with a 2MP front facing camera. The Redmi 2A powers a 2200mAh battery. At the same event, Xiaomi also unveiled a pink variant for the Mi Note. According to MIUI , the device is a “tailored edition for modern ladies who combine fashion and tech into one slim body.” The phablet, which is targeted for women, is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3GB RAM. The device is priced at CNY 2499 (Rs. 25,000 approximately). Xiaomi also unveiled a new Mi Smart Scale at the event. The report states that the scale is capable of registering the slightest change of a person’s weight even after they have drank a bottle of water. When connected to the Mi Fit app, the device can manage the weight of a whole family of up to 16 people. The device is priced at RMB 99 (Rs 1000 approximately). Alongside, Xiaomi unveiled a new Mi Smart Power Strip. This device supports 3 USB ports and other conventional components. Similar to the size of a pencil box, the power strip is priced at RMB 49 (Rs 500 approximately). After announcing the 40-inch Android-powered 1080p smart TV,  Mi TV 2  a few days ago, Xiaomi has now unveiled a 55 inch model for the Mi TV 2. With a 15.2mm ultra-thin frame and 6 mm bezel, the device is equipped with a Samsung HD 4K (3840 x 2160) panel and a MStar 6A928 processor. Along with a re-designed Bluetooth subwoofer and soundbar, the smart TV is priced at RMB 4,999 (Rs 55,000 approximately).