After being in talks for months, Xiaomi and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will bring the space agency’s NaVIC navigation system to Xiaomi’s lineup of smartphones.
Announcing this news on social media platforms, the next Redmi smartphone set to launch in India will offer NaVIC support. It will also be the first smartphone in the world to feature the NaVIC positioning system. Also, the device will be powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. However, the Redmi’s smartphone’s model name is still under the covers!
Coming to NaVIC, it is the operational name of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). This navigation system is created to help know about the terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation, disaster management, vehicle tracking and fleet management. NaVIC will provide a position accuracy of 20 metres or less in primary service areas.
Can’t wait to know more about NaVIC and get our hands on the Redmi smartphone!
