Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
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Design3
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Rear Camera8
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks10
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 -
Quad Core, 1.2 GHz -
2 GB RAM
Display
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 8 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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2 MP -
HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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2200 mAh, Li-Polymer -
Quick Charging v1.0
General
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SIM1: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 32 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Prices in India
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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Expert Review Summary
Verdict
The Redmi 2 Prime is a solid smartphone for its price, and can handle most day-t0-day tasks, including gaming, without faltering. The smartphone faces some competiton in the way of the YU Yuphoria(review), Lenovo A6000 Plus (review) and InFocus M350, but in our opinion, is still one of the best budget smartphones priced under Rs 8,000. And to addressthe question we posed at the beginning of the review – should you opt for the Redmi 2 or Redmi 2 Prime? Well, if you re looking fo
- Good cameras
- Reliable performance
- Good battery life
- Ample storage
Pros
- Still a few lags in usage
- Runs Android KitKat
Cons
What’s the same
+Physically, the Redmi 2 Prime is a clone of the Redmi 2. It features the same blocky design with rounded edges and a removable plastic back panel. Above the screen you’ll find the earpiece, sensors and front 2MP camera, while below you’ll find the three Android navigation keys outlined in red. A notification LED is disguised under the home button. Around the edges, you’ll see the power button and volume rocker on the right, the audio jack on the top, and micro-USB port and primary microphone at the bottom. The matte back panel is available in two colours – White and Dark Grey. It holds the 8MP primary camera, LED flash, secondary microphone and loudspeaker on top, and Mi branding at the bottom. The back panel comes off to reveal the removable battery, dual micro-SIM card slots and microSD card slot.The Redmi 2 Prime features a 4.7-inch HD display that’s protected by Asahi Dragontrail glass. The display offers crisp, clear visuals and good viewing angles. The colour temperature can be adjusted in settings. The 8MP/2MP cameras on the Redmi 2 Prime are the same units seen on the Redmi 2, and provide some of the best image quality we’ve seen on a smartphone in this price range. The camera captures great macro and daylight photos, with the HDR mode being one of its strong points. In low light, images are grainy, but to compensate, ISO levels are high enough to provide well-illuminated images. Here are some image samples taken from the primary camera. The Redmi 2 Prime runs MIUI 6 which is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. While the base software is outdated, it’s worth noting that with MIUI, you can’t really tell the difference. In terms of connectivity, the Redmi 2 Prime offers Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG, dual SIM and 4G LTE.
Read MoreWhat’s different
+The only difference between the Redmi 2 and the Redmi 2 Prime lies in the RAM and storage, which Xiaomi has doubled. So, while the 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor remains the same, you get 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage to work with. In terms of performance, the extra RAM should make the smartphone feel more zippy, but we still found the odd lag or two during daily usage, an issue which can be attributed to MIUI. Otherwise, the smartphone performs well on most counts. As far as gaming is concerned, the Adreno 306 GPU can handle most light games without breaking a sweat. More intensive titles like Riptide GP2 play smoothly enough, with only the occasional frame drop or two to interrupt the experience. While we're on the subject of performance, it's worth mentioning that the KitKat-based MIUI 6 doesn’t harness the 64-bit capabilities of the Snapdragon 410 SoC, which should technically account for better performance. Even though the Redmi 2 featured a microSD card slot to expand memory, 8GB of base storage is becoming too little as our multimedia needs grow. With the Redmi 2 Prime you get a generous 16GB of storage, out of which around 11.4GB is available out of the box. The microSD card provides expansion by another 32GB.While the Redmi 2 Prime features the same 2,200mAh battery as its predecessor, we did notice a small difference in battery life. In our video loop battery drain test, we got 10 hours and 50 minutes of juice, a small improvement over the 10 hours we got on the Redmi 2. The battery managed to impress with real life usage too. When we used the smartphone as our primary driver with both SIMs inserted, it easily lasted us until the end of the day with usage involving phone calls, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 10, 2015 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v4.4.4 (Kitkat) |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 306 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 4.7 inches (11.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 67.47 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 134 mm |
| Width | 67.2 mm |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 134 grams |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Smile detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light With Flash
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Avg)
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | No | |||
| Video Recording | HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Quick Charging | Yes Quick Charging v1.0 |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 32 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime User Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 4.7", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime (2 GB + 16 GB) | Flipkart | ₹6,999 |
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