Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Name: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 3.14 (7 reviews)

Added: 02.03.15 | Updated: 04.13.20

Model: Redmi Note 2
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 3.14 out of 5 (7 votes)
Price: 160 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2015
Dimensions: 152 x 76 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 160 g
Chipset: Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.5 inches
Battery: 3060 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Other names	Also known as Redmi Note 2 Prime
Launch date	2015, August

Price

First price	160 EUR

Design

Height	5.98 in (152 mm)
Width	2.99 in ( 76 mm)
Depth	0.33 in ( 8.3 mm)
Weight	5.64 oz (160 grams)
Build materials	Plastic body
Water resistant
Colors	White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	82.6 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	403 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	71.5%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 -Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime
GPU	- PowerVR G6200

Memory

Internal Memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Redmi Note 2 32 GB, 2 GB RAM - Redmi Note 2 Prime
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) - Chinese version only

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 5.0 (Lollipop); MIUI 7
User Interface	MIUI 7

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, PDAF, f/2.2
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording	720p

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 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

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	3060 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Po
Endurance
Standby - Up to 144 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 11 h 30 min (3G) Audio playback - Up to 46 h
Charging	-Fast battery charging

Audio

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

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	48789 (Position 725 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
719. HTC Desire 10 Pro	49125
720. TP TP-LINK Neffos X20	48962
721. Cubot R19	48943
722. TP TP-LINK Neffos C9s	48910
723. TECNO Camon X Pro	48792
724. HTC One A9s	48792
725. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	48789
726. Cubot R15 Pro	48780
727. BLU Pure XR	48722
728. Huawei Mate S	48715
729. Gigaset GS190	48710
730. Gionee A1	48622
731. Sharp R1S	48572

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	153 (Position 1584 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	516 (Position 1645 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	777 (Position 468 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2488 (Position 518 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	923

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1578. Sony Xperia XA	155
1579. Hotwav Cyber 8	154
1580. Oukitel C21 Pro	154
1581. Blackview A70	154
1582. Xiaomi Redmi 9A	154
1583. Sony Xperia XA Dual	154
1584. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	153
1585. Samsung Galaxy A04s	152
1586. Elephone P9000	152
1587. Gionee A1	152
1588. HTC One M8	152
1589. UMIDIGI A7 Pro	151
1590. Xiaomi Mi Note	151

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1639. Sony Xperia Z5	524
1640. Meizu M6	522
1641. Huawei Nexus 6P	520
1642. BLU Vivo 5R	518
1643. Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)	517
1644. Samsung Galaxy M13 (Global)	517
1645. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	516
1646. Xiaomi Redmi A2	515
1647. UMi Super	514
1648. LeEco Le Max	514
1649. Motorola Moto G4 Plus	509
1650. Sony Xperia Z5 Dual	509
1651. Huawei P8 Lite	509

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
462. Meizu m1 note	789
463. Oppo A54s	784
464. Samsung Galaxy Alpha	782
465. Wiko View2 Plus	781
466. itel P40	779
467. Vodafone Smart Platinum 7	779
468. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	777
469. Meizu m1 metal	776
470. BLU Vivo XI	775
471. itel S18 Pro	774
472. Oppo F1 Plus	774
473. Xiaomi Redmi 6	773
474. Xiaomi Redmi 5	773

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
512. ZTE Blade V9 Vita	2509
513. ZTE Max XL	2505
514. Sony Xperia Z2	2498
515. Nokia 2.2	2494
516. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos	2493
517. Huawei Mate S	2491
518. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2	2488
519. HTC One X9	2487
520. BLU Pure View	2483
521. Oppo A39	2481
522. BLU Vivo 5	2478
523. Motorola Moto G5	2476
524. HTC One M9	2476

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Specs

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a smartphone that was released in August 2015. It supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies, including 2G bands (GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2), 3G bands (HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, TD-SCDMA), and 4G bands (LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)). The device offers HSPA and LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps speeds, with both edge and GPRS features available.

Running on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Xiaomi's custom MIUI 7 user interface, the phone comes in different memory configurations. Specifically, the Redmi Note 2 has 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Prime version offers 32GB of internal storage with the same amount of RAM. The smartphone accepts microSD cards, up to 128 GB, via a dedicated slot, although this feature is specific to the Chinese version of the device.

Featuring a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, the screen delivers a pixel density of 403 ppi and displays up to 16M colors. It maintains the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio and covers a screen-to-body ratio of 71.5%. For connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 supports Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band with WiFi Direct and hotspot capability), microUSB 2.0 with USB On-The-Go, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and an infrared port.

The main camera on the rear of the device is a 13 MP shooter with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), an aperture of f/2.2, LED flash, HDR, and panorama capabilities. It can record videos at a resolution of 1080p@30fps. The front-facing 'selfie' camera is a 5 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, and it can capture videos at 720p resolution.

Additional features of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 include a stereo FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic enhances audio quality, while the plastic body of the phone is available in various colors: White, blue, yellow, pink, and mint green.

As for its multimedia performance, the Redmi Note 2 scored 48789 on the AnTuTu benchmark, suggesting a moderate capability to handle apps and games of the time. When originally launched, the smartphone retailed at around 160 EUR.

We invite you to explore all the detailed features below, including a deeper look at the phone's performance, design, and camera capabilities. You'll also find a comparison section where you can see how the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 stacks up against other similar models.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 160 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 come out?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 mobile was launched on in these colors: White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 ?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has dimensions of Height: 152 mm Width: 76 mm Thickness: 8.3 mm and weighs approximately 160 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 403 ppi.

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

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) with processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Redmi Note 2
32 GB, 2 GB RAM - Redmi Note 2 Prime.

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

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, PDAF, f/2.2 and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.0 and features like