The world of technology is usually quite cutthroat, especially with older devices and that’s logical. Innovation is what usually sells the most, which is why old cell phones are easily replaced, year after year. If you are a fan of the Xiaomi brand, you may be interested to know this The EU has forced Xiaomi to withdraw two of its cheapest mobile phones from the market.
In this article we will tell you a little more about these Xiaomi phones that will no longer be sold in Spain and the reasons for this strong decision by the European Union. But don’t worry, if you have these phones, you can still keep them, but If you’re looking to buy them, you better hurrybecause they will soon no longer be available in any official store in Spain.
The Redmi 12C and the Redmi A2 say goodbye to the shelves forever
Redmi phones are one of the big favorites in the Xiaomi catalogalthough many are mid-range or low-end devices. The truth is that these are quite good terminals and extremely cheap compared to other mobile phones. For this reason, many search through the Xiaomi catalog to save a few euros and still have a good mobile phone.
However, The Redmi 12C and Redmi A2 will no longer be part of these offers from the beginning of 2025. It’s a bit sad because even though these two phones are low-end, they are really cheap. The Redmi 12C, for example, can be purchased from €149.99while the Redmi A2 has a price €119.99. A pretty good price, even considering that both are equipped with low-end MediaTek processors, the Helio G36 for the A2 and the Helio G85 for the 12C.
Why did the EU order the withdrawal of these two Redmis from the market?
Despite their simple processors, these two phones have great cameras capable of taking HDR photos and portraits, they have an excellent 5,000 mAh battery and they are not even that old, both came out in early 2023. But they have one feature that doesn’t make them any more acceptable and it is its micro USB charging port.
In 2022 the EU has decided to implement a single standard for the charging connector of mobile phones and electronic devices. In 2024, the Spanish government chose the USB-C type charger to comply with this rule. And it makes sense, because this type of charger is superior in every way, but Brands like Xiaomi continue to use micro USB in some phones to save money in production.
AS, Since these two phones do not comply with European Union regulations on the use of USB-C ports, they must be withdrawn from sale in Spain. However, if you are looking for an affordable mobile phone to start 2025 saving, we recommend you take a look at the UMIDIGI Note 100 and the Infinix HOT 50i. We hope you enjoyed this article and for now we leave you wishing you happy holidays.
