Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Redmi S2) under 10000

XIAOMI REDMI Y2 (REDMI S2) DETAILS

Buy For

• Excellent set of cameras
• Good expandable storage

Beware of

• Average display

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 can be categorised as an affordable smartphone from Xiaomi, as the brand has always been known for. It has some good features on board, which includes the excellent set of cameras and the good expandable storage. However, the smartphone lacks some basic features that most users look for. As for an example, the display is nothing but average, especially in this price range. Hence, considering the reputation that the company has built over the past couple of years, these average specifications may turn down many buyers.

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Display and Design

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1,440 pixels. This, along with a pixel density of 269 ppi accounts for a sharper display.

OS and Configuration

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is powered by an octa-core, 2-GHz, Cortex  A53 processor, built on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 chipset. The processor is coupled with 3GB RAM for handling multitasking requirements. At the same time, the Adreno 506 graphics processor enhances the gaming experience. The smartphone works on the latest Android v8.1 (Oreo). 

Battery and Storage

The smartphone is equipped with a 3,080mAh Li-ion battery which provides a decent battery backup. Now, for storing multiple data and media files the smartphone comes with a decent storage capacity of 32GB. However, this can be further expanded up to 256GB.

Connectivity and Camera

When it comes to connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 has several options, which include - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS and micro USB 2.0 slot.

The camera setup of the device consists of a 12MP +  5MP dual primary set up assisted by Exmor-RS CMOS sensor, autofocus, and dual-colour LED flash, etc. The images are captured with a resolution of 4,000 x 3,000 pixels. Moreover, the 16MP front camera provides some excellent selfies that have sharp resolution.

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XIAOMI REDMI Y2 (REDMI S2) PRICE IN INDIA

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Redmi S2) price in India starts from Rs. 9,439. The lowest price of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Redmi S2) is Rs. 9,439 at paytmmall.com. This is 3 GB RAM / 32 GB internal storage variant of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 which is available in Black, Blue, Elegant Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Grey colour.

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XIAOMI REDMI Y2 (REDMI S2) SPECIFICATIONS

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General

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Launch Date		June 12, 2018 (Official)
Brand		Xiaomi
Model		Redmi S2
Operating System		Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Custom UI		MIUI
SIM Slot(s)		Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size		SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network		4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor
Quick Charging		No

Design

Height		160.7 mm Compare Size
Width		77.2 mm
Thickness		8.1 mm Very Good ▾
Weight		170 grams Below Average ▾
Colours		Black, Blue, Elegant Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Grey

Display

Average ▾

Screen Size		5.99 inches (15.21 cm)
Screen Resolution		720 x 1440 pixels
Aspect Ratio		18:9
Bezel-less display
Pixel Density		269 ppi Good ▾
Display Type		IPS LCD
Touch Screen		Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)		74.64 %

Performance

Very Good ▾

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Chipset		Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
Processor		Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 Average ▾
Architecture		64 bit
Graphics		Adreno 506
RAM		3 GB Excellent ▾

Storage

Best in Class ▾

Internal Memory		32 GB Excellent ▾
Expandable Memory		Up to 256 GB
USB OTG Support

Camera

Good ▾

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MAIN CAMERA
Resolution		12 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras Very Good ▾
Autofocus		Phase Detection autofocus
Physical Aperture		F2.2
Flash		Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution		4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings		Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes		Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features		Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording		1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Resolution		16 MP Front Camera Excellent ▾
Physical Aperture		F2.0
Flash		LED Flash

Battery

Very Good ▾

Capacity		3080 mAh
Type		Li-Polymer
User Replaceable		No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Size		SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support		4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
VoLTE
SIM 1		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz  GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2		4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz  GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SAR Value		Head: 1.115 W/kg, Body: 1.238 W/kg
Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features		Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth		v4.2
GPS		with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC		No
USB Connectivity		Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0

Multimedia

Loudspeaker
Audio Jack		3.5 mm

Special Features

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Position		Rear
Other Sensors		Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

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