For all of its focus on flagships like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and foldables such as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi’s bottom line continues to be heavily reliant on the Redmi series. These budget and entry-level phones contribute more to Xiaomi’s overall sales than the 13 Ultra ever could, and they’re among the most important devices to launch yearly from the brand.
More than anything else, the Redmi series symbolizes the democratization of tech; it has allowed hundreds of millions of people to make the switch to a smartphone over the years. The Redmi Note 3 was a turning point for the series — it wasn't the first 4G-enabled phone from the brand, but it was the first to introduce enticing hardware at an unbelievable value, and that made it the de facto choice for those looking to switch to 4G.
