Not exact matches
So the actual target audience are
tech enthusiasts on a tight budget of $ 100 and not so fond of
rooting and custom ROMs but still want to be on the latest version of Android.
It's very easy (for
tech enthusiasts) to
root their Redmi 1S and install CyanogenMod instead of MIUI and have a stock like Android experience similar to that of Android One, however it's impossible the other way round i.e to upgarde Android One's specs and make it match to that of Redmi 1S.
The latter in particular, while requiring
root access to the device, is adored by many
tech enthusiasts for endowing additional functionality and customization to Android, all of it of the user's choosing.