Xiaomi MiPad and budget Redmi 2 set to launch in India on March 24

At an event this morning in Delhi, Chinese gadget maker Xiaomi revealed that its tablet, the MiPad, and the updated version of its cheapest phone, the Redmi 2, are set to launch in India on March 24.

The budget-oriented Redmi 2 first launched in China in January, while the MiPad dates back to May 2014.

Xiaomi’s MiPad, which comes with a 7.9-inch 1080p HD screen, will cost INR 12,999 (US$207), while the Redmi 2 (with a 4.7-inch 720p HD screen) is pegged at INR 6,999 (US$112). Although both those gadgets are offered in a variety of colors in China, Indian consumers only get the white versions, according to a liveblog on Xiaomi India’s Facebook page.

Xiaomi first launched in India in July 2014. The company only sells phones online in India in partnership with homegrown ecommerce titan Flipkart.

The Redmi 2 requires pre-registration on Flipkart, starting today at 6pm Delhi time. However, the MiPad will be available on launch day without pre-ordering.

See our review of the Xiaomi MiPad here.