Xiaomi Redmi 2  +1 variation

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launchMar, 2015

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Design

  • Very good build quality
  • Rounded corners and matte finish back cover provides excellent grip to the phone

Display

  • Good 4.7 inch, 720p IPS display

Software

  • New simplified MIUI interface (over Android) has new flat looks, and offers rich customization options

Performance

  • Good speed/performance backed by a very capable Snapdragon 410 chip with a 64-bit processor

Camera

  • Very good camera

Audio

  • Very good audio quality
  • Good loudspeaker

Battery

  • Good battery life

More

  • Lighter than its predecessor
  • 4G support
  • Dual SIM support
  • Very capable video player

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.4No updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size4.7 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 312 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Display Features
  • IPS
  • Full Lamination
  • Color temperature adjustment
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes, AGC Dragontrail Glass
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Gyroscope
Processor/RAM
Processor1.2 GHz, Quad Core, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410Ranked #89 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUAdreno 306
RAM1 GB
Memory
Internal Memory8 GB
Expandable Memory Slotup to 32 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity2200 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, Quick Charge
Dimensions
Weight133 gm
Thickness9.4 mm
Camera
Primary Camera8.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • Omnivision Image Sensor
  • 5-element Lens
  • F/2.2 Aperture
  • 28mm wide-angle
  • Face Recognition
  • HDR
  • Panorama
  • Burst Mode
  • Exposure Control and Real-time Filters
  • Up to 10 Shots Per Second
  • BSI Sensor
Secondary Camera2.0MP
Secondary Camera Features
  • HD Video Recording
  • Beautify
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
USB On-The-GoYes
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
4GYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS + BeiDou
CompassYes
More
App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • Quick Charge (Get up to 30% capacity with just 30 minutes of charging)

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