Xiaomi raised the price of five phones in India on 27 July 2026, and the figure travelling fastest is Rs 5,000, the rise on the Xiaomi 17T. The bigger number sits at the cheap end of the range. A Redmi 15 5G with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage launched at Rs 16,999 in August 2025. After this week's revision it sells at Rs 25,499. That is Rs 8,500 more, a 50 per cent increase across 333 days, on a phone bought by people who count in thousands.What changed on 27 JulyAbout The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.
Her work mainly revolves around product reviews, tech buying guides, and lifestyle edits, where she breaks down features in a way that is simple to understand but still meaningful. Instead of just listing specs, she connects products to real needs, whether it’s comfort, style, practicality, or value for money.
