Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Y2) review

22 June 2018
Every new Redmi has a seemingly impossible task - be a better bang for your buck than the previous one. And cheaper, or worst-case scenario - same price. If it were any other maker, it would have been a hard no can do. But not Xiaomi. It keeps doing it against the odds and here is the Redmi S2 to prove it.

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  • 23 Jun 2018

Amit, 22 Jun 2018This video proves GSMArena should have reviewers team from ... moreTrue ....so many reviews I read that GSM arena mentioned that 267ppi was quite low....now they it doesn't matter because it's a Xiaomi?

Not saying this is a bad phone, you get a lot for the price but I'd save I little more to get a proper the display on a phone of this size

    Amit, 23 Jun 2018They won't. from redmi 4 to redmi 6 , they only downgraded ... moreFrom Redmi 4 to Redmi 6, they did offer higher capacity storage, introduced the bezel less design, improved overall software, better dual cameras, and also better durability.
    From Redmi Note 3 to Redmi Note 5, performance got a massive leap (don't let the Snapdragon 650 vs 636 fool you), battery life was improved, cameras and software are also improved, new bezel less design being incorporated, more storage capacity, and better availability too.

    If they all care about is profit, then they shouldn't be making smartphones anymore since most of their profits are coming from their own 3rd party online services, mostly MIUI (and no, they aren't just exclusive to Xiaomi smartphones). They also have cheap yet high quality appliances and accessories, which is also more than enough to draw a lot of money to them back. This is the reason why Xiaomi smartphones are so cheap. They don't emphasize on this area too much, but they promise to make them worth it and still an overall very satisfactory feedback to all customers.
    If they won't improve on their smartphones, they would rather stop making them instead, which is basically what's going to happen to them in the end if ever they do that.

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      • 23 Jun 2018

      YoloBS, 23 Jun 2018Xiaomi gets 5% profit from hardware,can you imagine how muc... moreAs i said before depends on market region , In India competition is more and it's not a recommend product unless main priority is Good camera. Rest both Asus and Realme does better job than Y2 in every aspect.

        Shanti Dope, 23 Jun 2018And you think Xiaomi won't do anything about Asus and Oppo?... moreAndroid one/ Stock android ≠ fast update.

          Amit, 23 Jun 2018and your answer doesn't make sense cause customer doesn't g... moreXiaomi gets 5% profit from hardware,can you imagine how much Asus and oppo earning from these particular phone's. And fyi i dont have any xiaomi product.
          The only negitive point abt this phone for me is smaller bettery,no multi color led notification,no usb type C in 2018

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            • 23 Jun 2018

            Shanti Dope, 23 Jun 2018And you think Xiaomi won't do anything about Asus and Oppo?... moreThey won't. from redmi 4 to redmi 6 , they only downgraded and same for redmi note 3 to redmi note 5.
            Since they have captured Indian market, their focus is now on making more margins.

              And you think Xiaomi won't do anything about Asus and Oppo??
              Of course, this move just made Xiaomi to play better. Who knows, they might offer Snapdragon 660, FHD+ 18:9 bezel less, 4GB RAM, dual 12+12MP rear, 16MP front, USB C and headphone jack, 64GB base storage, Android One, and 4000mAh battery for only $120 in the near future.

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                • 23 Jun 2018

                YoloBS, 23 Jun 2018Both phones you mentioned are comeback phone for theirs com... moreand your answer doesn't make sense cause customer doesn't give a sh** and judge I\ll buy a comeback phone and support that phone.
                He'll simply buy a phone that gives more in less price.

                  Amit, 23 Jun 20181) Oppo Realme with INR.1000($15) less with much powerful H... moreBoth phones you mentioned are comeback phone for theirs company.
                  Realme is oppo's first online exclusive phone and for Asus they didnt get succeed after Zenphone 2 at lest in india ,coz we indian are very price sensitive. so thats why they priced it very aggressively.

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                    • 23 Jun 2018

                    YoloBS, 23 Jun 2018Indian people never satisfied that's for sure. Name a compa... more1) Oppo Realme with INR.1000($15) less with much powerful Helio P60,Full HD + Display.
                    2) Asus Zenfone Max pro with INR.1000($15) MORE with more powerful Snapdragon 636 , 5000mAH battery(+2000 More),Full HD+ Display , Stock Android.

                    In india it's wrongly priced or say , this device doesn't make a sense.

                    However in other international market, it'll be good.

                      Geric.770, 23 Jun 2018Great phone for that given price. Yup, the SD625 is still ... moreYea but thankfully is now moving down to the super budget segment where it properly belongs to now.
                      625 for $150 means we may finally get 636 for $200 Redmis.

                        Amit, 22 Jun 2018This video proves GSMArena should have reviewers team from ... more720p+ screen helps the S2 (Y2 in India) to perform as fluid as the other competitors, in terms of graphics. The Redmi S2 maybe not a value-for-money phone in India and other emerging markets (Redmi S2 with 3 gigs RAM and 32 gigs internal storage in Indonesia sold for IDR2.6M/USD185), but in other markets will, especially the newly-expanded markets such as Europe

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                          • 23 Jun 2018

                          Anonymous, 22 Jun 2018Please someone makes xiaomi stop using sd 625 please!!If u dont like sd625,go buy flagship phones.......

                            Great phone for that given price.
                            Yup, the SD625 is still on stock XD

                              YoloBS, 23 Jun 2018Can someone please tell me is this phone have multi color n... moreBeing released around the time of the 5th generation Redmis, I believe this is just a single color LED light

                                Can someone please tell me is this phone have multi color notification led or just white only,like last year xiaomi phones?

                                  Amit, 22 Jun 2018This video proves GSMArena should have reviewers team from ... moreIndian people never satisfied that's for sure. Name a company who provide better prossesor than sd 625 under ₹10000.

                                    Hoping that EIS, 1080p@60fps, improved microphone quality, and portrait stuff would be released on my Redmi 5 Plus.
                                    Also hoping the same 4K videos for this Redmi S2, which is a beast in its price segment.

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                                      • 22 Jun 2018

                                      Anonymous, 22 Jun 2018Please someone makes xiaomi stop using sd 625 please!!i will if i can, gimme some idea !

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                                        • 22 Jun 2018

                                        Anonymous, 22 Jun 2018Please someone makes xiaomi stop using sd 625 please!!for this almost entry level price.. why not??? I'd rather chose this so called SD 625 than those scam OEMS who opt out for SD 450!!! WAKE UP!! take time to READ!!!

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