The new Redmi 2 Prime is the result of a collaboration between Chinese tech company Xiaomi and Taiwanese firm Foxconn. The affordable device, which is Xiaomi’s first phone to be made in India, features an IPS HD display, a quad-core processor, ample RAM, generous storage memory and 4G LTE support.
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Display and Camera
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is fitted with a 4.7-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 312 ppi, which should make for decently enjoyable viewing. Being an IPS panel, the display should offer some level of wide-angle viewing.
The screen is protected with scratch-resistant Dragontrail glass. Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is equipped with an 8-megapixel main camera with F2.2 aperture size, LED flash, autofocus and back-illuminated sensor to help you take some spectacular shots.
The shooter has Full-HD (1080p) video recording capability. The 2-megapixel front-facing snapper should deliver selfies of manageable quality.
Performance and Software
A quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with ARM Cortex-A53 cores runs the show on Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime. The 64-bit processor, which is clocked at 1.4 GHz, is assisted by ample RAM of 2GB capacity and an Adreno 306 graphics processor.
The phone runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system, which is the minimum we expect to see on devices these days. The OS is overlaid with Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 user interface.
Other Specs and Features
The Redmi 2 Prime has a generous onboard storage of 16 GB, which is expandable by up to 32 GB via the microSD card. It is accompanied by a 2200mAh battery that should offer decent runtime given the size of the display.
Impressively, the phone supports 4G LTE connectivity (Band 3 and Band 40) to allow you enjoy super-fast mobile data speeds. It also supports dual-SIM functionality. Connectivity features on Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime includes microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, dual-band 3G and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
Pricing and availability
Xiaomi currently does not sell mobile phones in Nigeria. According to Xiaomi the focus of their expansion for 2015 will be India, Brazil, and Indonesia. However, the company expects to be global by 2020.
So, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime may never officially sell in Nigeria. We currently have no data on pricing and availability. If available, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N40,000 to N75,000.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime:
General Features
- Platform: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). MIUI
- Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Processor (Snapdragon 410)
- GPU: Adreno 306
- Memory: 1 GB RAM (8GB model), 2 GB RAM (16GB model)
- Colours: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
- Dimension: 134 x 67 x 9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 4.7-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (312ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: autofocus, LED Flash, HDR, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 2MP Camera, 720p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB or 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21 Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol:
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant:
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2200 mAh Li-Po Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast battery charging: Yes, Quick Charge (30% in 30 minutes) –
