| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $130.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 120 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, January |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable |
| Charging | 10W wired, QC1 | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green |
| Models | 2014817, 2014818, 2014816, HM2014821 | |
| SAR | 0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 130 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 511 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 974:1 (nominal), 1.763 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 70dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 77dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -95.8dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 55h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Xiaomi Redmi 2
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 4.7 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 8MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2200mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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