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  • Xiaomi Redme 2 Cons and Pros Review

    Xiaomi Redme 2 is the successor to last years Redme 1S. Like Moto E, Redme 1S also made huge impact on the budget Dual sim Android smartphone segment. Now with Redme 2, Xiaomi wants to rule the budget 4G Dual sim Android smartphone segment. Is it worth buying Xiaomi Redme 2?

    Xiaomi Redme 2 is powered by 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU.  Internal storage of the device is 8GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB.  It runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat with MIUI 6.

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    Xiaomi Redme 2 sports 4.7 inch IPS fully laminated display with screen resolution  of 1280×720 p which results in pixel density of 312ppi. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and tethering.

    Xiaomi Redme 2  houses 8MP back illuminated(BSI) camera with 5 element lens. It is claimed to deliver great low light performance. There is a significant improvement in the camera section. But quality still not great. There is also a 2MP front facing camera for taking selfies and video calling.

    Xiaomi Redme 2 has Li-Polymer 2200 mAh battery which is one of the biggest strenght of the device.  It last close to 12 hours and 18 minutes.

    Verdict: Xiaomi Redme 2 comes with many upgrades over its predecessor. However, in the performance and camera section is not significant. 4G network is not yet available in many major cities in India. Overall if you already have Redme 1S, then upgrading is not recommended. The other two similar priced smartphones Lenovo A6000 and Moto E 2nd are worth considering when it comes to performance.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redme 2

    Pros of  Xiaomi Redme 2

    • Excellent battery life
    • Decent build quality
    • Good Display panel
    • Great value for money
    • Good Front facing camera performance.

    Cons of Xiaomi Redme 2

    • No Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box: The similar priced Moto E 2nd gen comes with latest Android 5.0.2 out of the box.
    • Average performance: Because of the heavy MIUI skin, phone tends to lag at times. Opening the app takes a while to open.
    • Camera colour accuracy is a bit off
    •  Limited availability: The device is available only through flash sales.
    • Minor upgrades over its predecessor with additional Rs.1000 price.

    Xiaomi Redme 2 Specification

    • 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU
    • 4.7 inch IPS screen with 1280x720p resolution.
    • 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera
    • 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
    • Li-Polymer 2200 mAh battery.

  • Xiaomi Redme 1S Software Update for Heating Issue

    Xiaomi started rolling out software update starting Monday through OTA for Redme 1S users in India. This latest firmware update brings MIUI 5 version 4.5. This according to company will fix major bugs mainly heating issues and RAM utilization. Read: Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redme 1s.

    The reviews on Xiaomi Redme 1S reported the occasional heating issue. The company took this feedback and worked on it resolve this. This firmware is part of this initiative.  Hugo Barra vice president of Xiaomi Global mentioned in facebook page that, “Today we are released an over the air system update(V45) for the Redme 1S. This release incorporates feedback received from a large number of users and addresses a few important issues.

    Xiaomi Redme 1S firmware update also aimed at improved memory(RAM) utilization in MIUI. It also addresses performance issues such as frame rate drops and UI lag prevalent during computationally intensive task like gaming.

    The latest firmware update for Redme 1S weighs 514.4MB. As size of the update is big, it i recommended to update through WiFi network.

    How to update Xiaomi Redme 1S to latest Firmware

    The updation might be available from notification area. If it is not available, then follow the step mentioned below.

    • Connect your Redme 1S to fast internet.
    • Go to tools and click on Updater App.
    • Select the update and tap on to Update.
    • Device restart once download is complete.
    • Your device will on latest Firmware.