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It just seems like yesterday that 5G was first demoed (we had a top of the sneaking on the technology in 2015) However, only a few years after being launched and the first handset went on sale, the first 100 pounds (around $ 137, au $ 186) 5G smartphones have been appears on the market.
This device is available directly from the Vodafone online store at the time of writing in three different colors with the next day delivery.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G is not a new device, but the fact that Vodafone, one of the largest network operators in the world, is willing to encourage it well into the budget area even though the middle class credentials are a clear sign at that time getting better, at least for end users.
Game change or unite discount?
We reviewed Redmi Note 10 5G just a few months ago, and gave it a 3.5 star a solid (from five) with the reasonable retail price which was recommended that more than double Vodafone now sell it.
Needless to say that Vodafone’s sharp discount has changed a solid device, but it is not interesting, winning entry level / budget. At this price, which requires a 4G smartphone (see our features on an increase of a $ 100 smartphone)?
Against British rivals O2 and EE, Vodafone seems to use several extreme sales strategies to capture more than 5G Marketshare. So, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 5G is very discounted, you still need to buy a bundle of £ 10 Payg (note that the device is not locked).
Obviously, the same thing applies to Xiaomi, which must have given its approval in deductions in deep prices. The company has quickly replaced Huawei as Samsung’s main competitors in the Android room and locked in a formidable battle for the biggest prizes of all of them: the title of the largest global smartphone vendor in terms of the unit sent.
Driving in the Xiaomi coat is Archrival Qualcomm, MediaTek. Taiwan semiconductor makers have adopted an aggressive launch strategy with clear goals. Become a leader in market share, even if it means competing only in the upper / medium class / medium class Ready 5G chipset market.
What happens next?
Expect 4G smartphones to be quickly squeezed from the market because 5G coverage increases globally. In addition to MediaTek and Qualcomm, another big Chinese vendor, Unisoc is likely to introduce a number of affordable 5G chipset solutions that will add more competition from 2022 and so on.
Two other peripheral implications of this 5G attack will (a) a significant decrease in the price of 5G cellular hotspots that can accelerate the death of tongle and (b) Microsoft and Google may eventually be convinced to enable each arm-based ecosystem (Windows on Arm and Chrome OS) To run on a much cheaper system-on-chip solution.
What about Redmi Note 10 5G itself?
As for the phone itself, its features will not be out of place on the mainstay starting 2018.
In addition to its 5G credentials (and its ability to run two 5G SIMs in standby), it has 4GB RAM, 128GB onboard storage (using faster UFS technology), 2400 x 1080 display with 90Hz refresh speed, 5,000 mAh battery, main camera 48 megapixels (plus two side sensors), NFC and type-C connector plus Android 11.
All in all, this is anything other than your usual smartphone entry-level-chip.