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| Excellence Score |
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| Value for Money Score |
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| Price |
₹ 8,590 onwards
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₹ 9,499 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Jun, 2018
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Sep, 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 OreoExpected update to 9.0 Pie
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
5.99 inches
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6.2 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
720x1440 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)
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720x1520 pixels (~ 271 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 |
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Display Features |
2.5D Curved Glass, Night display, Sunlight display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment
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IPS LCD, FullView Display, 2.5D Curved Glass
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2 GHz
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1.8 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Ranked #45 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450Ranked #66 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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3 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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13MP + 2MP
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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: 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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13MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture, PDAF, 5P Lens, Bokeh mode, Live AR sticker, AI beautification 2.0, HDR
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| Secondary Camera |
16.0MP
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8.0MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, LED Flash, Automatic HDR, Bokeh Effect, Beautify 4.0, 79.8° wide-angle Lens
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F/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI beautification 2.0, AR sticker, HDR
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| Internal Memory |
32 GB
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32 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 |
8.1 mm
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8.2 mm
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| Weight |
170 gm
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168 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 |
3080 mAh
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4230 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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Gaming time: 10 hrs, Video Playback Time: 15hrs, Audio Playback Time: 18hrs, Internet Browsing Time: 18hrs
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Full-screen Gestures; WiFi Display; Noise Filtration
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Dual VoLTE; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- 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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- Stunning, unique design, carrying on the design language of the Realme 1 - the first thing you notice about this device is the back panel - it is made of fibreglass body with a Diamond-like finish at the back, which reflects light in attractive ways - continues to be one of the best-looking devices you will find in the budget segment
- The rounded edges provide good grip
- Now includes a fingerprint sensor, which was missing in the Realme 1
- The display is now a slightly larger 'notch' panel - it provides an immersive experience, decent colours, and wide viewing angles
- ColorOS UI adds some useful features like an AI board (which can be accessed by swiping left on the Home and shows stuff like steps count, photos, favourite contacts, travel tickets), smart driving mode, app cloning, privacy password, and tons of customisation options - though, having said that, it can get somewhat cluttered too in areas such as the Settings panel, and is not quite as simple as stock Android
- Decent dual-camera setup - does reasonably well in good lighting conditions (similar to the Realme 1) and can also additionally give some decent bokeh shots thanks to the secondary camera
- Decent selfie camera too in daylight, again very similar in quality to the Realme 1 selfie camera
- Excellent battery life - the combination of a 4230mAh battery, and AI battery management means that the phone can comfortably last the day even with heavy use - and go up to 2 days with light to moderate use
- On the whole, the Realme 2 is another good phone in the Realme series, with a beautiful design, and is essentially an alternative to the Realme 1 (as opposed to a 'better' successor) - it gains over the Realme 1 in terms of a slightly larger 'notch' display with Gorilla Glass protection, and better battery life - and lags behind it in terms of display resolution, and speed/performance - which one you prefer might be down to what you value more
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The display is good, but its resolution could have been higher
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- The back panel is prone to scratches and fingerprints (you will probably want to use the included case)
- While the display is slightly larger, the resolution is actually a degrade over the Realme 1
- At the same time, the display is also reflective and not the most bright, which means sunlight legibility is not the best
- While the phone works perfectly fine as a daily driver, it's performance is definitely not the best in class owing to its Snapdragon 450 internals
- No fast charging support
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| Expert Reviews |
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 » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »- in-depth Read Review »
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If you are shopping for the best bang for your money, look no further in-depth Read Review »There are better options out in the market in-depth Read Review »If you are looking for a phone in this price range, there are better options in-depth Read Review »A handy phone for someone who isn’t a power user, and looks for a device that looks good and offers a lot of features in-depth Read Review »If you are looking for a smartphone in this price that offers a stellar battery life, and a design that you can flaunt, the Realme 2 is a good option in-depth Read Review »Still good value for money  in-depth Read Review »Impresses with its design, battery performance and it is one of the cheapest phones to come with a notched display in-depth Read Review »The premium-looking phone comes with too many compromises in-depth Read Review »A great-looking smartphone in-depth Read Review »If you are not a camera enthusiast and want a budget phone model with strong build and long battery life, Realme 2 would be a good choice in-depth Read Review »Realme 2 has a couple of compromises, but it is still one the best phones you can buy right now at this price in-depth Read Review »The cheapest phone with a notch in-depth Read Review »- in-depth Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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Official Website »
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| Unofficial specs? |
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