Xiaomi is all set to launch a 4G LTE variant of the Redmi 1s. The handset will be announced in China On January 4.

There is no official details of the new variant of the Redmi 1s but the device was spotted on TENAA certification and AnTuTu benchmark website. Live images surfaced on TENAA of the new Redmi 1s variant show thin bezels on either side of the display panel but the rest of the design is similar to that of Redmi 1s. The device was rumored to be the successor of the Redmi 1s.

From the image it looks like the device will be available in  different colours - Pink, Green, Yellow, etc.

As for the specifications of the 4G LTE variant of Redmi 1s, it features 4.7-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 LTE-enabled 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU paired with 1GB RAM with 8GB internal storage [micro SD card support upto 32GB]. The handset runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat with the MIUI skin.. Other features include an 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera and 2200mAh battery. The device measures 134x67.21x9.2mm and weigh 132 grams. The dual-SIM phone is also listed to feature 4G LTE support on both SIM cards.