Redmi S2

Redmi S2
Redmi Y2
BrandRedmi
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypeSmartphone
First releasedMay 2018
PredecessorRedmi Y1
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi
Form factorSlate
Weight170g
Operating systemAndroid 9 with MIUI 12
System-on-chipQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz (8x Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 506
Memory3/4GB
Storage32/64 GB
Removable storagemicroSD
Battery3080 mAh
Rear camera12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front camera16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Display5.99", 16:9, 720x1440, IPS LCD, 269 ppi
SoundMono loudspeaker
Data inputsMicroUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack
ModelM1803E6G, M1803E6H, M1803E6I
Websitewww.mi.com/global/redmi-s2/specs

The Redmi Y2, also referred to as Redmi S2, is a budget smartphone released by Xiaomi under the sub-brand Redmi in May 2018. It is the successor to Redmi Y1.[1]

Reception

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Amritanshu Mukherjee from Deccan Chronicle praised the smartphone's battery functions, design, and model, writing overall "Redmi Y2 is a great budget smartphone that ticks all the right boxes and specialises in the optics department. If you are seeking good camera performance fused in a package that is overall a great daily driver, then look no further."[2] Ehsanur Raza Ronny from The Daily Star rated the smartphone a 6.75, stating "Xiaomi has made an excellent budget device which is jam-packed with good features."[3] Sudhanshu Singh from TechRadar rated the smartphone 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the smartphone's front camera features and its build, but also stating that it was "slightly bulky" and its poor handling with one hand.[4] Subhrojit Mallick of Digit wrote "The Redmi Y2 doesn’t bring anything groundbreaking to the table. It's bland, but functional", blaming the smartphone for its image quality and battery life, but described its design as "predictable, but reliable".[5] Khalid Anzar of Business Standard wrote the overall performance of the smartphone as a "great proposition as a selfie smartphone in the budget segment".[6] Saurabh Singh of India Today wrote that the Redimi Y2 was "better, nay, way better than the Redmi Y1",[7] while Karan Bajaj of The Economic Times wrote "In our opinion, the Redmi Y2 proves to be a great all-rounder smartphone for its price", but also wrote that the troubling factor was "at the same price you also have the option of the Redmi Note 5. The Note 5 has a metal body, similar hardware specifications but a bigger 4,000mAh battery".[8] The smartphone was also reviewed by Shruti Dhapola of The Indian Express,[9] Mike Wobker of Notebookcheck,[10] and by Hindustan Times.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Redmi S2". GSMArena. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Mukherjee, Amritanshu (June 7, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: Jack of all, ace at selfies". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Ronny, Ehsanur Raza (September 3, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi S2". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Singh, Sudhanshu (June 8, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review". TechRadar. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Mallick, Subhrojit (June 12, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Review : Jack of all trades, master of one". Digit. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Anzar, Khalid (June 12, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: A budget smartphone with great camera, battery life". Business Standard. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Singh, Saurabh (June 11, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: The best all-round camera phone under Rs 10,000". India Today. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Bajaj, Karan (June 22, 2018). "Redmi Y2 review: Premium features on a budget". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Dhapola, Shruti (June 8, 2018). "Redmi Y2 launched at Rs 9,999, Xiaomi's MIUI 10 Global ROM also revealed". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Wobker, Mike (July 16, 2018). "Xiaomi Redmi S2 Smartphone Review". Notebookcheck. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "Xiaomi Redmi Y2 vs Redmi Y1: Specifications, features, price compared". Hindustan Times. June 7, 2018. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.