Everything you need to know about Xiaomi Redmi 4 smartphones, Redmi 4 Pro and Redmi 4A

Xiaomi is releasing its new line of devices, targeting the budget-conscious market. With three models for its Redmi line, the company wants to prove that it could provide a competitive device with an affordable price tag.

The Redmi 4, which is considered by MobiPicker as the successor to the Redmi 3 and 3S, comes in two variants: a Standard Edition and a Pro Edition. The Standard Edition has a 5-inch, 720p IPS display. Inside its metal frame is a Snapdragon 430 chip, 2 GB RAM with a 16 GB expandable internal storage and a 4100 mAh battery. The internal storage can be increased up to 128GB through a MicroSD port. It also has 13MP main camera, a 5MP front camera and a finger scanner. The device supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity.

The Redmi 4 Pro has the same specifications as the Standard variant, save for a stronger Snapdragon 625 chip, a 3GB RAM and a 32GB expandable internal storage. It also gets an upgraded 5-inch 1080p IPS screen.

Last but not the least is the Redmi 4A, which shares most of the Redmi 4's specs, but with a Snapdragon 425 chip and a lower but still reliable 3120 mAh battery. It also leaves out the finger scanner that the other two models carry.

As for the price, the Redmi 4A is priced at CNY 499 (or around $75). The Redmi 4 is tagged at CNY 699 (or $105) and the Redmi 4 Pro carries a price tag of CNY 899 (around $130).

With all the competitive specs and the reasonable pricing, there's a big catch: Xiaomi is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. As Digital Trends points out, the company, known as one of China's major players in the mobile market, is still testing its viability in the US, giving no timeframe for a possible US release as of yet. 

The Redmi 4 series is scheduled for a November 2016 release in China.