Here's how you can get Mi A1 for Rs. 999!
Flipkart is offering deals and discounts on Xiaomi Mi A1 - one of the best mid-range smartphones. Mi A1 is currently available for Rs. 13,999 on Flipkart after a special Rs. 1,000 discount. Buyers additionally get up to Rs. 13,000 off in exchange for their old smartphones, which effectively brings the price down to only Rs. 999. Take a look at other A1 offers!
Other amazing deals, discounts, offers on Flipkart
Apart from the exchange offer, Mi A1 buyers using Axis Bank Buzz credit cards get an additional 5% off on Flipkart. Users can also avail the "No Cost EMI" offer. Also, customers can buy Flipkart's buyback guarantee at Rs. 149. Under this, buyers can get Rs. 6,200 if the device is returned within 6-8 months and Rs. 5,000 if returned between 9-12 months.
Mi A1: Created by Xiaomi, Powered by Google
Mi A1 was co-developed by Google (under its Android One initiative) and Xiaomi. It is the first ever Android One device from Xiaomi. Unlike other Xiaomi phones, which run on MIUI, Mi A1 has stock Android OS. It runs Android 7 Nougat out-of-the-box. It is among the few mid-range smartphones that will receive Android 8.0 Oreo. It would also reportedly get Android P.
What does Mi A1 have to offer?
Xiaomi Mi A1 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display; the dual-SIM (nano) smartphone supports 4G VoLTE connectivity. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon-625 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB). It houses a dual 12MP+12MP rear camera and 5MP selfie shooter. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back. It comes with 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3,080mAh battery.
Mi A1 Special Edition Red variant goes on sale!
Mi A1 comes in black, gold, and rose gold color options. Recently, Xiaomi introduced a Special Edition Red color variant in limited quantities. Xiaomi launched the red variant to celebrate the "global holiday season" as well as the end of 2017. Priced at Rs. 13,999, the special edition went on sale on Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home stores, and preferred and retail partner stores.
Exploring to establish more plants in India: Xiaomi India Chief
Meanwhile, Xiaomi is also planning to set up more manufacturing plants in India to increase the production of popular smartphones as well as other products like Mi Bands and power banks. Xiaomi VP & India Managing Director, Manu Jain, said the company currently has three units in India: two in Andhra Pradesh's Sri City (for phones) and one in Noida (for power banks).
Xiaomi is the top smartphone seller in India
This year, Xiaomi became the largest smartphone seller in India, exceeding all expectations. According to IDC India, Xiaomi registered a market share of 23.5% in Q3 2017, tying with electronics giant Samsung, which also had a 23.5% market share, at the top spot in India's market. It was not even close to the top spot at the beginning of the year.