Xiaomi Redmi 2 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 01.07.15 | Updated: 02.10.20
  • Model: Redmi 2
  • Brand: Xiaomi
  • Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (3 votes)
  • Price: 130 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2015
  • Dimensions: 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm
  • Weight: 133 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 8 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 4.7 inches
  • Battery: 2200 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 2MP

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 specs

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Xiaomi Redmi 2

Other names

Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2

Launch date

2015, January

Xiaomi Redmi 2 PricePrice

First price

130 EUR

Xiaomi Redmi 2 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.28 in (134 mm)

Width

2.65 in ( 67.2 mm)

Depth

0.37 in ( 9.4 mm)

Weight

4.69 oz (133 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green

Case

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

4.7 in

Screen Area

60.9 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

312 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

67.6%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Screen protector

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Adreno 306

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8 GB, 1 GB RAM
16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Xiaomi Redmi 2 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 6.0

User Interface

MIUI 6.0

Xiaomi Redmi 2 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF

Features

LED flash, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Redmi 2 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2 MP

Video Recording 720p

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100  
TD-SCDMA
-4G - LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Xiaomi Redmi 2 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2200 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging: 30% in 30 min (Quick Charge 1.0)

Xiaomi Redmi 2 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Xiaomi Redmi 2 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 scores 23198 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) chipset.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score23198 (Position 1405 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
1399. Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL23458
1400. Maxwest Gravity 5.523450
1401. ZTE Blade L5 Plus23415
1402. HP Slate7 VoiceTab23415
1403. Oppo N1 mini23415
1404. Wiko Harry23225
1405. Xiaomi Redmi 223198
1406. LG G4c23196
1407. alcatel U523195
1408. Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL23156
1409. Microsoft Lumia 65023156
1410. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL23156
1411. Lenovo S6023152

Xiaomi Redmi 2 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core509 (Position 786 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1328 (Position 797 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript892
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
780. Wiko Ridge Fab 4G517
781. Oppo A37516
782. Wiko Harry513
783. BLU Vivo Air LTE512
784. Lenovo A6010511
785. Wiko Pulp Fab 4G510
786. Xiaomi Redmi 2509
787. Motorola Moto G4 Play508
788. ZTE Zmax 2508
789. HTC Desire 10 Pro507
790. Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)507
791. Panasonic P90506
792. Lenovo A6000506
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
791. vivo V11339
792. Wiko Pulp Fab 4G1338
793. HTC DROID DNA1332
794. LG Stylo 21331
795. Sony Xperia Z1331
796. vivo Y51 20151330
797. Xiaomi Redmi 21328
798. BLU Vivo Air LTE1324
799. Lenovo S90 Sisley1321
800. Lava Pixel V21312
801. Oppo A371311
802. YU Yureka1309
803. BLU Life Pro1305
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Release Date

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 was officially announced and released on January, 2015. It is available in Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Price

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 starts at 130 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
8 GB130 EUR
1 GB RAM
16 GB
130 EUR
2 GB RAM130 EUR

A 4GB version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is not officially available — 2GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Redmi 2 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 130 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Redmi 2 come out?

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 was released on January, 2015.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Redmi 2 ?

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 has dimensions of Height: 134 mm Width: 67.2 mm Thickness: 9.4 mm and weighs approximately 133 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Redmi 2?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 312 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Redmi 2 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. Xiaomi Redmi 2 is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 1 GB RAM
16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Redmi 2?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF and features like LED flash, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Redmi 2?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2 MP and features like

What colors does the Xiaomi Redmi 2 come in?

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is available in the following colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Xiaomi Redmi 2?

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 scores 23198 points in AnTuTu 7.