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| Excellence Score |
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| Value for Money Score |
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| Price |
₹ 8,999 onwards
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₹ 9,790 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2018
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Jun, 2018
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
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Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
5.84 inches
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5.99 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2280 pixels (~ 432 pixels per inch)
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720x1440 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Display Features |
IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass, Day mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Screen enlarging, Standard mode, Color temperature auto adjustment
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2.5D Curved Glass, Night display, Sunlight display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Ranked #48 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Ranked #48 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 506
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Adreno 506
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| RAM |
3 GB
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4 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB
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USB
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| Primary Camera |
12MP + 5MP
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12MP + 5MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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| Other Camera Features |
12MP: Sony IMX486 Sensor; 1.25um Pixel Size; F/2.2 Aperture, 5MP: Samsung S5K5E8 Sensor; 1.12um Pixel Size; F/2.2 Aperture, PDAF, Portrait mode, Nightscape Optimisation, Auto HDR, Electric Image Stabilisation, Burst mode
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12MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 1.25um Pixel Size, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Portrait mode, HDR, Panorama, Low light enhancement, Face recognition
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| Secondary Camera |
5.0MP
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16.0MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, HDR, Portrait Mode, Beautify, Selfie timer
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F/2.0 Aperture, LED Flash, Automatic HDR, Bokeh Effect, Beautify 4.0, 79.8° wide-angle Lens
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| Internal Memory |
32 GB
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64 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
up to 256 GB
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up to 256 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.75 mm
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8.1 mm
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| Weight |
178 gm
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170 gm
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
4000 mAh
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3080 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging |
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
WiFi Display; Noise Filtration
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Full-screen Gestures; WiFi Display; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Nice simple, metal unibody design - it looks identical to almost every other Redmi phone that has launched in the past year, and the metal unibody design has been done to death, but it makes sense for this segment where durability is more important than a stunning glass design - overall the phone is built robustly and will take a few scratches and bumps
- Pretty compact too, which aids one-handed use
- The new modern tall 'notch' display introduces the notch to the entry-level segment, and has a good resolution
- MIUI is one of the better Android UIs, and comes packed with features, and customizability options
- Pretty decent day-to-day performance backed by the reliable (though now aging) Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 - the SoC is known for its power efficiency which is ideal for a budget device - of course if you want to do heavy gaming, you should probably look at something better
- Decent rear dual cameras - in daytime, the photos come out fairly sharp and crisp, and bokehs are pretty good too
- Selfies come out fairly rich and vibrant too, as long as the lighting is good
- Overall, the cameras are somewhere in the middle of Xiaomi's last generation series - they are significantly better than Redmi 5, slightly better than Redmi Note 5, but a level behind the Redmi Note 5 Pro
- Very good audio quality, excellent speaker loudness and output
- Good battery life with a solid 4000mAh battery that will comfortably last over a day
- Decent charging speed (though it does not support fast charging) - you will be able to top up the battery from 0 to 100% in about 2 hours, 10 minutes
- Overall, the the Redmi 6 Pro comes off as a reliable and functional compact phone in this price bracket - having said that, it will face some stiff competition from the likes of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (which runs on the Snapdragon 636 and has stock Android interface) apart from it's own siblings like the Redmi Note 5 Pro (which again runs on the Snapdragon 636, and has a significantly better camera)
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- Premium looking build, and aesthetically done design - the Redmi Y2 looks like the love child of the Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro (although the build here is all-plastic)
- Also has 'Face Unlock' which works reasonably well, and there is very little delay between the phone recognising your face and unlocking (understandably, the only time it struggled was in dark-ish environments, but at these times, you can always go back to using the fingerprint sensor or the good old passcode)
- Nice, modern 5.99-inch screen with a tall 18:9 aspect ratio
- MIUI has been vastly improved over time, and is not as heavy as the previous versions - it is also one of the most refined, aesthetic Android UIs
- Powering the Redmi Y2 is the solid, capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset (same as the Redmi Note 5) - and it ensures good performance in all but the most demanding use cases
- The USP of the Redmi Y2 is of course the very good, AI-infused selfie camera, that also does Portrait mode - the results come out very good, especially in good lighting conditions
- The rear dual-camera setup (12-megapixel+5-megapixel), which too is AI-driven, is pretty decent too in good lighting conditions - in portrait mode, the camera is able to click photos with just the right amount of blurring
- Very good audio quality and speaker loudness
- Good battery life - during regular use, the battery is good enough to sail through the day on a single charge
- Decent charging speed (though there is no fast charging) - the battery can be charged from zero to 100 percent at a shade under two hours
- On the whole, if you like clicking a lot of selfies, and sharing them on social media, the Redmi Y2 is the perfect smartphone in the budget range - you can think of it as a device with the camera of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the performance and efficiency of the Redmi Note 5, and the build and affordability of the lower end of the Redmi range - it is a worthy alternative especially to the Redmi Note 5 (the Redmi Note 5 has better battery life, and better screen resolution, but the Redmi Y2 has the better camera)
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Although this is a tall, 'notch' display, the bezels (specially the chin) are more significant than some other tall displays out there
- While the Snapdragon 625 is perfectly good for daily use, you do have the option of Snapdragon 636 devices in this price bracket, like the Asus Max M1 Pro
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- The display is good, but its resolution could have been higher
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| Expert Reviews |
There's nothing wrong with it...but it doesn’t really offer anything new or different compared to the existing Redmi Note 5  in-depth Read Review »The Redmi 6 Pro isn’t really a game changing phone...Think of it as a nice iterative upgrade  in-depth Read Review »Comes off a reliable and functional compact phone under a tight budget  in-depth Read Review »Checks all the right boxes... will suit a majority of users who want a good all-rounder without spending too much  in-depth Read Review »Meant for people who don't want a very powerful phone, but a phone that gets the job done and also looks quite good while at it  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Xiaomi did it again - made a budget phone worth buying without giving it a second thought in-depth Read Review »Selfies are the highlight of this smartphone...delivers good shots in various lighting conditions in-depth Read Review »Caters well to the selfie-loving crowd in-depth Read Review »A reliable all-rounder with a strong focus on the imaging prowess in-depth Read Review »If you like clicking a lot of selfies, and sharing them on social media, the Redmi Y2 is the perfect smartphone for you in-depth Read Review »Like the predecessor, the new Xiaomi Redmi Y2 redefines the budget selfie phone category in-depth Read Review »If you are seeking good camera performance fused in a package that is overall a great daily driver, then look no further  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »- in-depth Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
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| Official Website |
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