Xiaomi introduces the Redmi 1S in Phl

CEBU, Philippines - The feature-packed and affordable Mi phone will go on sale starting 4th September Xiaomi has announced that it has expanded its product offering in the Philippines.  Along with the Mi 3, Mi Power Bank, and Mi accessories, the Redmi 1S will also be officially available in the country.  Users can purchase the Redmi 1S starting 4th September for ?5,599. 

The Redmi 1S is a high-performance smartphone that is also extremely affordable.  It features a quad­core Qualcomm 1.6GHz processor and a 4.7-inch IPS display — a perfect device for all mobile Internet, communications, and gaming needs. It is also a dual­SIM device with dual­standby capability, which makes it possible to send and receive text messages & calls on two mobile numbers seamlessly, ideal for people who have personal and work SIMs or who travel internationally often.

Redmi 1S specifications:

•             4.7-inch 1280 x 720 (HD) IPS                                         display delivers superfine text                                   and  crisp photos.

•             AGC Dragontrail™ scratch-                                           resistant glass

•             1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm                                    Snapdragon 400 processor with                                                 Cortex-A7 core for amazing                                              performance with great battery                                                life with and an Antutu                                                 benchmark score above 21,000

•             1 GB RAM, 8GB internal flash                                      memory with external microSD                                                 slot that supports up to 64 GB

•             Dual SIM (Mini sized) -                                                   WCDMA slot for 3G data and                                      GSM slot for 2G

•             8MP rear camera with ƒ/2.2                                        aperture for 1080p video                                                              recording and a front

                1.6MP camera

To purchase a Redmi 1S, users should visit Mi.com, where they will find a direct link to the Redmi product page of Xiaomi's e-commerce partner Lazada. The sale will start on September 4th, and the popular online marketplace will offer:

-              4 methods of payment: Cash on                                               delivery, credit card (Visa/                                           Mastercard), MegaLink

                and Paypal.

-              delivery in 1-5 working days for                                                 Metro Manila and 5-10 working                                                 days for orders outside

                Metro Manila

-              customer support for order                                        fulfillment and delivery at (02)                                   795 8900 (9am to 9pm                                                       weekdays and 9am to 6pm on                                   weekends and public holidays)

Xiaomi will also offer world-class service and support including the following:

-              7 service centers across the                                        Philippines

-              53 convenient drop-off                                                                 locations for those not near a                                     service center

-              a dedicated service center                                           opening in mid-September at                                    One Kennedy Place, Greenhills,                                          offering two-hour repairs

-              dedicated customer support                                      hotline available 9am-6pm                                           daily, 7 days a week

About Xiaomi

Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who believed that high-quality technology doesn't need to cost a fortune. At Xiaomi, we've brought together smart people from Microsoft, Google, Kingsoft, Motorola, Yahoo and other IT companies from around the world to bring that vision to life.

We create remarkable hardware, software, and Internet services for and with the help of our Mi fans. We incorporate their feedback into our product range, which includes the Mi 3, Redmi 1S, Mi TV, Mi Box and other accessories. We find the most direct ways to sell to customers to keep our prices competitive.

All further information about the launch, including price, date of sale and our customer support phone number, will be shared on the Mi Philippines Facebook page.

More information about Xiaomi and the Redmi 1S, including images, specifications and Xiaomi's company profile, can be found in the media kit here: www.mi.com/en/mediakit.  (FREEMAN)