Xiaomi Redmi S2

Flaunting a 5.99-inch HD+ display, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 is based on Android Oreo. The device offers dual rear camera and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device has 32GB of expandable internal storage space. There is a 16MP front-facing camera and the smartphone packs a 3,080mAh battery. The device also hosts a fingerprint sensor and also has the facial recognition feature. The other popular Xiaomi mobile phones are the Redmi Y2 and the Mi MIX 4.

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Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
RAM : 3 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 3080 mAh battery
Camera : Dual (12MP + 5MP)
Display : IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v8.1 (Oreo)

Xiaomi Redmi S2: Pros & Cons

7.4
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Large 5.99-inch display
  • Good front camera
  • Great battery life
  • Dual SIM option with simultaneous micro SD card expansion
  • Bad Stuff
  • Flimsy plastic construction
  • 720p resolution display
  • Sluggish performance with UI bugs
  • Poor audio quality from 3.5mm jack
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Xiaomi Redmi S2 Details

Introduction and Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is yet another budget Android-based smartphone in the market. The device sports a metal rear panel which is capped with rounded edges on all sides. At the back, there is a fingerprint sensor which you can use to unlock the smartphone. The Xiaomi Redmi S2 also comes with the facial recognition feature which allows you to unlock the smartphone by just glancing at the screen.
For those who love shooting images and recording videos, the handset is armed with dual 12+5-megapixel rear sensors and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The primary lenses also have support for EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), along with the Portrait mode. Also, there is an LED flash at the back to aid low-light images. 
Performance and Display
Xiaomi smartphones that are equipped with Snapdragon 625 chipset offers good performance, and the Redmi S2 looks no different either. The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is loaded with an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset which is paired with 3GB of RAM that ensures smooth sailing. 
The Redmi S2 ships with a 5.99-inch HD+ display which does its job pretty well. The screen is paired with wide viewing angles and also offers decent legibility when placed under bright light. The screen on the device features Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Storage and Battery
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is armed with an onboard storage space of 32GB which as per user requirements can further be expanded using a microSD card up to 128GB. There is a dedicated memory expansion slot on the smartphone which is a bonus considering the fact that most smartphone ship with a Hybrid SIM slot. 
The smartphone is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3,080mAh battery which can be expected to last throughout the day for a normal user. 
Connectivity and Platform
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 runs the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system which is based on the company's own MIUI 9 skin on top. 
Connectivity options include 4G with VoLTE support, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, dual SIM support, and a microUSB 2.0 port.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 Specifications

Summary

Launch Date June 12, 2018 (Official)
Processor Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
RAM 3 GB
Rear Camera Dual (12MP + 5MP)
Internal Memory 32 GB
Screen Size 5.99 inches (15.21 cms)
Battery Capacity 3080 mAh

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU Octa core, 2GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 14 nm
RAM 3 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3
Graphics Adreno 506

Design

Build Plastic back panel
Height 6.33 inches (160.7 mm)
Width 3.04 inches (77.2 mm)
Thickness 0.32 inches (8.1 mm)
Weight 170 grams
Colors Black, Blue, Elegant Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Grey
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Size 5.99 inches (15.21 cms)
Pixel Density 269 pixels per inch (ppi)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 74.64 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Dual
Rear camera (Primary) 12 MP resolutionf/2.2 aperture1.25µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 5 MP resolutionDepth lens
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 16 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture26 mm focal length3.1" sensor size1µm pixel size
Sensor CMOS image sensor, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Flash Dual-color LED Rear flashLED Front flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps
Video Resolution (Front) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) Yes
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 3080 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging No
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
Memory type eMMC 5.1
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 256 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Custom UI MIUI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: H.264, H.265, M4V, MKV, MP4, Xvid

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope
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