Xiaomi launches Redmi Y-series selfie smartphones, ropes in Katrina Kaif

Redmi Y1 is priced at Rs 8,999 for base model and Rs 10,999 for higher model. Redmi Y1 Lite will cost Rs 6,999. The smartphones will go on sale starting November 8 on Amazon India and Mi online store

China-based electronics maker Xiaomi on Thursday introduced the Redmi Y-series with the launch of the Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite in India. The company has roped in Bollywood celebrity Katrina Kaif to endorse the selfie-centric smartphone series. The budget smartphones will go on sale starting November 8 on Amazon India and Mi online store.

The Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite look almost identical but are different in terms of specifications and camera set-ups.

The key differentiator for the Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite is the selfie camera, which is also the key feature of the new series.