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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

2.65 in
5.28 in
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Redmi 2
2.65 in
5.28 in
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Mobile Phone
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a good buy at Rs 6,999.Read more
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is helping the company cross into the 64-bit era. A catchy enough headline for a sequel that's not overly generous with the upgrades....Read more
Read the in depth Review of Redmi 2 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Redmi 2 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime offers a slight improvement in terms of specifications, while preserving all that we liked about the Redmi 2.Read more
Xiaomi's wallet-friendly Redmi 2 offers great value for its price, but only if you're willing to accept the many trade-offs.Read more
In-depth review of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 4.7", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluationsRead more
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User rating
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
62 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Hardware

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Operating systemAndroid 4.4Android 4.4
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 306
RAM memory1 GB2 GB

Display

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Screen size4.7 in4.7 in
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFTIPS LCD
Pixel density312.0 ppi312.0 ppi
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx

Storage

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Internal storage8 GB16 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage32GB32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

Design

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • White
Black

Dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Height5.28 in5.28 in
Width2.65 in2.65 in
Depth0.37 in0.37 in
Weight4.69 oz4.69 oz

Sensors

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Connectivity

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Dual sim supportyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

Cellular

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi 2Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Replaceable batteryyesyes
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer

Pros & Cons

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