After the success obtained with its TD-SCDMA connectivity - so that we understand each other: the "Chinese 3G" - which turned it into a mobile phone without the ability to use a data card in our country (only valid for making calls), now we have it here. The high-end model Red Rice from the Chinese company Xiaomi arrives in our country with the dual SIM version WCDMA / GSM, or what is the same Spanish 3G / 2G. The Xiaomi Red Rice is highly coveted, as it boasts high-quality features, worthy of great smartphones, but at a low-end cost.

Technical characteristics

- 4.7-inch HD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, reaching 312 dpi. Its IPS technology gives it a great viewing angle and quality in its colors. It is also protected against scratches by a Gorilla Glass 2 type glass.

Processor: its Quadcore MediaTek MT6589 Turbo with four ARM Cortex A-7 cores operating at 1.5GHz gives it quite remarkable power. It features a powerful graphics-performance PowerVR SGX544MP GPU, allowing you to use 3D games and decode 1080p (H.264) video. All this is accompanied by 1 GB of RAM and the MIUI V5 operating system based on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Attractive design

The Xiaomi Red Rice has dimensions of 125.3 mm high x 64.5 mm wide x 9.9 mm thick. We can find it available in three different colors: Chinese red, metallic gray and ivory white. Its back shell is interchangeable, in addition to being made from recycled materials that endows the terminal with a pressure resistance of up to 135 kg.

Camera: The rear camera has an 8-megapixel Samsung sensor, a 28mm wide-angle and an f / 2.2 aperture. In addition, with its LED Flash no detail will escape us even in low light conditions. It is also capable of recording 1080p video. Its front camera, very useful for video calls, captures and records at 720p.

Other specifications: The Swedish company Dirac -which works with large vehicle companies such as BMW or Rolls-Royce- has been in charge of the design of its speakers, which guarantees us high-quality surround sound. It has WiFi, Bluetooth, OTG and GPS connectivity. Its internal memory is 4 GB, expandable up to 32 GB through microSD cards. It has a battery with a autonomy of 2000 mAh.

Availability and price

The model with WCDMA / GSM connectivity is already available in our country. We can find it on the internet, such as pccompoentnes, at a free price of 199 euros.

In conclusion, we are talking about a not insignificant device at a more than affordable price compared to the specifications it has. An opportunity worth taking advantage of on these dates so close to Christmas. The perfect gift for many and why not, for ourselves;).