Xiaomi Redmi 4 launch event today: Here's what to expect

After the Mi Note 2, Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 4 – and apparently it could be accompanied by a cheaper variant too - in China at an event to be held today at 7PM CST (4:30pm IST). The teaser didn’t give away much about the device, but there have been a bunch of leaks that pretty much reveal it all. Let’s take a quick look at what we can expect from the Xiaomi event. To begin with, the event is largely about the new long-time rumoured Redmi 4. The highlight of the device will be its full metal body. It is likely to sport s a 5-inch (1080x1920 pixels) LCD display and under the hood get a 1.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. But there have also been reports hinting at a MediaTek Helio P10 SoC.  Then there’s the 32GB onboard storage, which will be expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. On the camera front, one can expect a 13-megapixel rear snapper with a dual-LED flash, and the front side will come fitted with a 5-megapixel camera. Finally, a 4100mAh battery completed the package. The device is likely to come dipped in Grey, Silver and Gold colour options. But, that’s not all. It is also expected to be accompanied by a cheaper model likely to be called Redmi 4A. The cheaper variant will also ge a 5-inch display, but with 720p resolution. Under the hood, it will get a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor. Then there’s 16GB onboard storage that can be expanded via microSd card slot. A 13 MP camera could make it to the specs sheet, but there is no mention of the LED flash. Other specs include 5MP front camera and a 3030mAh battery. The device will be made available in Rose Gold and Gold variants.