The updated version of the
Xiaomi Redmi 1S with quad-core Snapdragon processor goes on sale with WCDMA support for $169.99.
Xiaomi like to keep their device fresh with a refresh throughout their life-cycle. The original M1 received an update to the M1S, and so on with the M2S, and even the entry-level Redmi.
The
Xiaomi Redmi 1S shares the same basic design and hardware as the older Mediatek powered phone, but receives an important processor upgrade. The processor in the Redmi 1S is a more powerful 1.6Ghz quad-core
Snapdragon 400 unit with a more advanced Adreno 305GPU. Chinese reseller SPEmall have a batch of WCDMA 3G versions of the Redmi on sale now for $169.99, head over to their product page for more information.