Xiaomi announced the successor to its Xiaomi Redmi 1S model - Redmi 2s in China. With its mid range specification the handset targets the entry level market segment.


The main feature of the handset the addition of 4G LTE connectivity and can be connected to 4G LTE network of China Unicom, China Telecom and China Mobile.

Coming to the specs, the Redmi 2s features a 4.7-inch HD IPS display with pixel density of 312ppi and is powered by a 64-bit 1.2GHz snapdragon 410 quad-core processor paired with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM with 8GB internal storage [microSD card support upto 32GB]. The handset runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6 on top.

Camera features include an 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity option features include dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS + GLONASS + Beidou positioning. The handset packs a 2,200mAh Li-Po battery. The Xiaomi Redmi 2S measures 134 x 67.21 x 9.2mm and weigh 132 grams.

 Redmi 2 Specifications 

•  4.7" perfect IPS display, 1280x720 resolutiton, 312 PPI
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quadcore 64-bit 1.2 GHz processor
• 1GB RAM, 
• 8GB Internal storage (microSD card support to 32GB)
• Cortex A53 structure, 1.5 times faster than A7
• Adreno 306 GPU
• Dual-SIM 4G LTE (TDD/ FDD), connection speed up to 150 Mbps
• 2200 mAh battery
• 8 mega pixel rear camera, 2 mega pixel facing camera
• 133 grams, 9.4 mm thick
• Coming with MIUI 6

The Xiaomi Redmi 2s will be available in five colour variants - White, black, Yellow, green and pink. The handset will go on sale in China on January 9 for CNY 700 ($110, Rs. 7,000). There is no official details on when the handset will be available to other countries.

Source : GizmoChina