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.
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