App loading times are no faster than MIUI 8 (there’s still at least a second’s gap in the app opening times) but it doesn’t lag enough to worry users on an everyday basis. With the Y series, the focus of the company goes after tweaking front camera and keeping other areas China Wheel lighter Manufacturers39;average'. The Y1 sports a build that could have been passed for a smartphone manufactured a few years ago.As mentioned earlier, the Redmi Y1 is a budget and selfie-centric smartphone. The screen is protected by a 2.1. However, we had to turn off MIUI Optimisations in order to smoothen up things (maybe the stable build will iron out the issue). If you are extremely # concerned about selfies, then you can consider the Redmi Y1; but if you looking for a decent all-rounder, we will recommend you to skip this one. It still uses the same old enhancements from other Xiaomi smartphones out in the wild running MIUI, removing out imperfections such as moles and pimples. Our review unit came with the Global Beta build based on Android Nougat 7. Additionally, with its curved rear panel, it is comfortable for single-handed usage.5-inch smartphone in the entry-level segment. Under cautious usage, you may be able to stretch it to a day and a half. However, as with all budget smartphones, low-light conditions don’t fare well for the Redmi Y1. Xiaomi has come up with a new series meant to cater to selfie lovers who don’t have the moolah for getting a full-fledged camera phone, such as Google Pixel 2. The 16MP front sensor comes with its own LED flashlight, which utilises clever algorithms to switch it ON or OFF according to the need — it tries to get the perfect lighting for all your selfies.Also read: Xiaomi Redmi 4A reviewThe Redmi Y1 is built around the Snapdragon 435 platform. It has a standard LCD display with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution panel.5-inch seems to give it an incomplete feel. The build quality isn’t as great, the display could have been a full HD panel and the rear camera could see some improvements. Note that our one-day battery life was determined by casual texting, video calls, browsing and taking selfies (of course).As for the rear camera, the 13MP unit is simply average at its best. The 153g kerb weight has been evenly distributed to make it one of the most care-free phones we have tested till date. However, show the Redmi Y1 some resource-intensive apps or games and you are bound to see it running out of breath.The Redmi Y1 is backed by a 3080mAh battery, which when put under considerable stress can deliver a day’s power. The SD 435 is a good everyday performer on the Redmi 4 and it is no exception on the Redmi Y1 either. Xiaomi has also launched the Y1 Lite for those on a strict budget. Despite the display rendering good colours with appreciable contrasts and wide viewing angles, the 720p resolution on a large 5. This is one baby with a plastic unibody that seems like a hastily-built smartphone. Photographs in natural lighting conditions come out with decent brightness and punchy colours.The Redmi Y1’s USP is its front camera and we have to say that it is one of the best budget smartphones that you can rely on for taking good selfies.1.5D scratch resistant glass protection, but the company has not mentioned the make of the protection glass.
