DHAKA: Xiaomi has announced an upgraded variant of its Redmi 2A smartphone in China. This phone was originally launched back in March with 1 GB RAM included 8GB of storage.

The new upgraded version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2A has gone on sale starting Tuesday in the company's home country, reports NDTV.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the news via his Weibo account and announced a pricing of CNY 549 (approximately Rs. 5,700) for the smartphone. The new Redmi 2A comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage.

Rest of the specifications of the new Xiaomi Redmi 2A are identical to the original Redmi 2A.

The Redmi 2A is cosmetically identical to the Xiaomi Redmi 2; though the former features a different CPU. The Redmi 2A is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Leadcore (L1860C) Cortex-A7 processor. The Redmi 2A however supports 4G LTE, a highlight of the smartphone at this price point.

Other specifications include 4.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixel) IPS display with a 312ppi; expandable storage support via microSD card (up to 32GB); 8-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 lens, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 2200mAh battery with fast-charging.

It supports TDD-LTE Bands 38, 39, 40, and 41. Other wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Direct and wireless display functionality, alongside GPS/ A-GPS. It retains the same dimensions as the Redmi 2 as well, at 134.00x67.20x9.40mm.

Last month, Xiaomi launched its first 'Made in India' smartphone, the Redmi 2 Prime, priced at Rs. 6,999. The smartphone was manufactured at Foxconn facility in Sri City.

BDST: 1512 HRS, SEP 09, 2015
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