Summary
The Xiaomi Redmi Go is the latest Android Go smartphone to hit the market. Its launch comes just a couple of weeks after the unveiling of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
The Redmi Go runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go and this means it’s a budget smartphone that targets the low-end segment of the market.
The smartphone is therefore perfect for a first-time smartphone user as well as those who are looking for a simple smartphone that gets stuff done.
The Xiaomi Redmi Go has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 8,000 in Kenya.
That said, here is a quick feature rundown that explains in details what the Redmi Go has to offer.
We hope it will give you insights on whether you should make the Redmi Go your next smartphone. In the case you need further info, drop your comments below or contact us.
Display
Display Size: 5.0 inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 1280 x 720 Pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 293 PPI
Screen Protection: None
The Xiaomi Redmi Go features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display. The display has a 1280 x 720 Pixels resolution. The display profile of the Redmi is quite good and just at par with what is offered by its competitors.
Design
Dimensions: 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm
The Redmi Go is quite small, this primarily owing to its 5.0-inch display. The smartphone, however, is just perfect if you prefer smartphones with smaller frames. The size of the Redmi Go is almost identical to the of the Infinix Smart 2 HD.
Performance
Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
CPU: 1.4 GHz Quad-core
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8/16GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 128GB
A 1.4 GHz Quad-core CPU powers the Redmi Go. This is coupled with 1GB as RAM. This is a rather weak performance and the smartphone will struggle to run intensive applications and games.
The performance profile is, however, just right for those for light tasks such as running everyday apps like WhatsApp and Instagram.
About Android Go, for those who are not familiar with the software, here is a brief low-down. We have the ‘normal’ android and we have the ‘Go’ version. The ‘Go’ version is a simplified version of Android that is optimized to run on low-end hardware.
The Redmi Go runs Android Go and you can therefore expect a smooth smartphone experience regardless of the budget hardware profile.
On the storage aspect, the Redmi Go offers a selection of between 8/16GB. In addition to that, you get a Micro-SD card slot that can support up to 128GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 8MP
Secondary Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Xiaomi Redmi Go offers an 8MP camera for general photography and a 5MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
A 3000mAh battery keeps the lights the lights on. The battery is large enough to last a day from a single charge while on moderate usage.
Price in Kenya
The Xiaomi Redmi Go has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 8,499 in Kenya.
Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
