Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has unveiled the successor to its entry-level Redmi 1S smartphone. Named Redmi 2, the new smartphone is priced at 699 yuan (approximately Rs 7,100) and will go on sale in China on January 9. The Redmi 2's availability details outside China remain undisclosed for now, but it can be expected to be made available in India and Indonesia shortly.
The dual-SIM dual-standby Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD (720x1280 ppi) resolution and 312ppi, same as the predecessor Redmi 1S. The smartphone will be layered with company's own MIUI 6 skin over Android 4.4 KitKat.
The dual-SIM dual-standby Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD (720x1280 ppi) resolution and 312ppi, same as the predecessor Redmi 1S. The smartphone will be layered with company's own MIUI 6 skin over Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 runs on a 64-bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor (Cortex A53) coupled with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. As for the camera, the handset includes the same 8-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapxiel front-facing camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 houses 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The budget smartphone also features regular connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS besides 4G LTE (TDD/FDD) network support.
Available in five colour variants - Yellow, Pink, Green, White, and Black, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is backed by a 2200mAh battery, again a bump from Redmi 1S' 2000mAh battery. The device weighs 133 grams and is 0.5mm thinner than its predecessor at 9.4mm.
The dual-SIM dual-standby Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD (720x1280 ppi) resolution and 312ppi, same as the predecessor Redmi 1S. The smartphone will be layered with company's own MIUI 6 skin over Android 4.4 KitKat.
The dual-SIM dual-standby Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD (720x1280 ppi) resolution and 312ppi, same as the predecessor Redmi 1S. The smartphone will be layered with company's own MIUI 6 skin over Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 runs on a 64-bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor (Cortex A53) coupled with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. As for the camera, the handset includes the same 8-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapxiel front-facing camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 houses 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The budget smartphone also features regular connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS besides 4G LTE (TDD/FDD) network support.
Available in five colour variants - Yellow, Pink, Green, White, and Black, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is backed by a 2200mAh battery, again a bump from Redmi 1S' 2000mAh battery. The device weighs 133 grams and is 0.5mm thinner than its predecessor at 9.4mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 detailed specifications:
GENERAL |
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Release date
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: | Jan-15 |
| Form factor | : | Touchscreen |
| Weight (g) | : | 133 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | : | 2200 |
| Removable battery | : | Yes |
| Colours | : | White, Black, Yellow, Pink, Green |
| SAR value | : | NA |
DISPLAY |
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Screen size (inches)
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: | 4.7 |
| Touchscreen | : | Yes |
| Touchscreen type | : | Capacitive |
| Resolution | : | 720x1280 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | : | 312 |
HARDWARE |
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Processor
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: | 1.2GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | : | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| RAM | : | 1GB |
| Internal storage | : | 8GB |
| Expandable storage | : | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | : | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | : | 32 |
CAMERA |
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Rear camera
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: | 8-megapixel |
| Flash | : | Yes |
| Front camera | : | 2-megapixel |
SOFTWARE |
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Operating System
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: | Android 4.4 |
| Skin | : | MIUI 6 |
| Java support | : | Yes |
| Browser | : | HTML |
| Browser supports Flash | : | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Wi-Fi
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: | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | : | 802.11 b/ g/ n |
| GPS | : | Yes |
| Bluetooth | : | Yes |
| NFC | : | No |
| Infrared | : | No |
| DLNA | : | No |
| Wi-Fi Direct | : | No |
| MHL Out | : | No |
| HDMI | : | No |
| Headphones | : | 3.5mm |
| FM | : | Yes |
| USB | : | Micro-USB |
| Charging via Micro-USB | : | Yes |
| Proprietary charging connector | : | No |
| Proprietary data connector | : | No |
| Number of SIMs | : | 2 |
| SIM 1 | ||
| 3G | : | No |
| SIM 2 | ||
| GSM/ CDMA | : | GSM |
| 3G | : | Yes |
SENSORS |
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Compass/ Magnetometer
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: | No |
| Proximity sensor | : | Yes |
| Accelerometer | : | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | : | Yes |
| Gyroscope | : | No |
| Barometer | : | No |
| Temperature sensor | : | No |
