Redmi Go
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Xiaomi}}
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|brand=Redmi
|manufacturer=Xiaomi
|slogan=Go Smart, Do More{{Cite web|url=https://www.mi.com/global/redmi-go/|title=Mi Global Home – Redmi Go|website=Xiaomi Global|access-date=2019-02-07|language=en}}
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|successor=Redmi A1
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|os=Android 8.1 "Oreo"
Android Go
|soc=Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
|cpu=Cortex-A53, quad-core 1.4 GHz
|gpu=Adreno 308
|rear_camera=8 MP f/2.0
|front_camera=5 MP f/2.2
|memory=1 GB
|price=
|size=
|weight=137g
|display=5", 16:9, 720x1280, IPS LCD, 294 ppi
|storage=8 GB / 16 GB
|memory_card=microSD, up to 128 GB
|battery=3000 mAh
|input=MicroUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack
|type=Smartphone
|form=Slate
|connectivity=
|sound=Mono loudspeaker
|released=February 2019
|website={{URL|https://www.mi.com/global/redmi-go/|Redmi Go}}
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The Redmi Go is an Android Go{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/29/18202620/xiaomi-android-go-redmi-oreo|title=Xiaomi announces $90 Android Go budget phone|work=The Verge|access-date=2019-01-29|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-redmi-go-947695/|title=Redmi Go is now official: This is Xiaomi's Android Go phone|work=Android Authority|last=Simmons|first=Hadley|date=2019-01-29|access-date=2019-02-08|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/xiaomi-redmi-go-the-first-android-go-smartphone-with-snapdragon-425-launched-in-europe/|title=Xiaomi Redmi Go, the first Android Go smartphone with Snapdragon 425 launched in Europe|work=BGR India|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019}} smartphone developed by Xiaomi under their Redmi subbrand.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/xiaomi-redmi-go-announced-officially-specs-and-features-revealed-price-unknown-1441701-2019-01-29|title=Xiaomi Redmi Go announced officially, specs and features revealed but price not yet known|work=India Today|last=Saha|first=Sneha|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-redmi-note-7-pro-and-redmi-go-may-launch-in-india-this-month-likely-specs-price-and-more/articleshow/67894293.cms|title=Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go may launch in India this month: Likely specs, price and more|work=The Times of India|date=February 8, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019}} It was announced in February 2019 for Europe, India{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_go_launched_in_india-news-36086.php|title=Redmi Go launched in India|website=gsmArena|date=March 17, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2019}} and the Philippines.
Availability
The Redmi Go retails for 80 euros in European markets.{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-go-price-revealed-as-it-goes-up-for-pre-orders-in-the-philippines-1986558|title=Redmi Go Price Revealed as It Goes Up for Pre-Orders in the Philippines|work=Gadgets360|last=Akolawala|first=Tasneem|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019}} It is available in the Philippines through Lazada for PHP3990{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_go_gets_priced_at_75-news-35320.php|title=Xiaomi Redmi Go is on pre-order in the Philippines for $75|website=gsmArena|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=February 8, 2019}} and in India for INR4499. The device will not be sold in Western markets.
Specifications
=Hardware=
The Redmi Go has several similarities with the 4A and 5A. All three phones have the same display and processor, however, the Redmi Go has less RAM, less storage and a lower-resolution camera.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9534&idPhone2=8420&idPhone3=8898|title=Compare Xiaomi Redmi Go vs. Xiaomi Redmi 4A vs. Xiaomi Redmi 5A|website=gsmArena|access-date=2019-11-25|language=en}} The dimensions and battery size are also identical to that of the 5A. A polycarbonate unibody construction is used, and black and blue color options are available. It lacks USB-C and instead relies on an older MicroUSB port.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_go-9534.php|title=Xiaomi Redmi Go – Full phone specifications|website=gsmArena|access-date=2019-02-07|language=en}} Neither a fingerprint sensor nor facial recognition are present.
=Software=
The Redmi Go runs on Android 8.1 "Oreo" Go Edition and does not use MIUI unlike other Redmi phones.
Reception
Gadgets360 gave the Go a 7/10, praising the device's affordability, design and battery life, while criticizing the cameras as well as the limited RAM and storage.{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/redmi-go-review-mi-xiaomi-price-in-india-2013856|title=Redmi Go Review|work=Gadgets360|last=Avari|first=Jamshed|date=1 April 2019|access-date=6 April 2019}}