Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 2, available in two variants from 16 Aug in China
Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 2, available in two variants from 16 Aug in China
The rumors were almost right - Xiaomi's latest Redmi Note 2 is shaping up to be the best value for money phablet this year.
Available in two models - Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime, the common specs include a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2GB RAM, a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a memory card slot, a 13-megapixel rear camera from Samsung/OV with phase detection autofocus, ultra-fast 0.1s focus speed, 5-element lens, an aperture of f/2.2, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, dual-SIM 4G support, and a removable 3,060mAh battery with quick charge 2.0.
The two only differences beside the retail price are the clock speed of the processor and the storage option. The Redmi Note 2 is powered by a 2.0GHz chipset and boasts 16GB internal storage space while the Redmi Note 2 Prime runs on a slightly faster 2.2GHz processor and has double the storage space at 32GB.
Xiaomi states that the MIUI 7 OS will bring better performance, battery-saving optimizations and a wider range of personalization options. It also sports a new feature, face recognition in the Gallery app where individuals in photos are identified and grouped together. At launch, the Redmi Note 2 will ship with MIUI 6 with MIUI 7 update slated to arrive at a later date. The launch of the global version of MIUI 7 is scheduled on 19th August in New Delhi, India.
The Redmi Note 2 is priced at 899 yuan (~S$196) while the Redmi Note 2 Prime costs slightly more at 999 yuan (~S$220). They will be available for purchase online in China from 16th August. At time of publication, there is no information on its availability in Singapore.
Source: MIUI forum