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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)

Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)

৳14,999.00
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Smartphones
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Released: 2018, May
OS: Android 8.1
Display: 5.99" 720x1440 pixels
Camera: 12MP 1080p
RAM: 4GB RAM Snapdragon 625
Battery: 3080mAh Li-Po

Full Specifications and Price in Bangladesh

General Info

Announced	2018, May
Status	Available
Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Color	Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Made by	China
Price	BDT. 14,999

Network

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global 1, 3, 5, 40, 41 - India 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
5G Bands	N/A
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.

Body

Dimensions	160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight	170 g (6.00 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	IPS LCD
Size	5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Protection	Tempered Glass
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	269 ppi density
Multitouch
Features	MP4/H.265 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Photo/video editor Document viewer 5V/2A 10W charging

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 506

Memory

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	3/4 GB
Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	32/64 GB

Main Camera

Camera Resolution	12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Camera Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie Camera

Camera Resolution	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Camera Features	HDR, LED flash
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

Sound

Alert Types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Infrared port
FM Radio
USB	Micro USB 2.0

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint- (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages.	HTML5
Java

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Non-removable Li-Po
Battery Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	3080 mAh battery
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	5V/2A 10W charging
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Design 9 / 10
Display 6 / 10
Camera 5 / 10
Connectivity 6 / 10
Features 9 / 10
Performance 7 / 10
Battery 8 / 10
Usability 6 / 10

Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2): Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi S2, also known as Redmi Y2 in some markets, is a budget-friendly smartphone focused on providing excellent camera performance, particularly for selfie enthusiasts. It features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, offering a modern viewing experience.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, the Redmi S2 is designed to handle everyday tasks efficiently. The device also boasts a dual-camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor and a 16MP front camera, making it ideal for capturing high-quality photos.

Price in Bangladesh: The Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) is available in Bangladesh for approximately BDT 14,999 to BDT 16,000, depending on the variant and retailer.

Pro and Cons

Pros:

Excellent Front Camera: The 16MP front camera is optimized for selfies, offering fantastic photo quality with AI-based enhancements.
Solid Performance: The Snapdragon 625 processor, combined with up to 4GB of RAM, ensures smooth daily tasks and light gaming performance.
Large Display: The 5.99-inch HD+ display provides ample screen space for browsing, watching videos, and using apps.
Dual SIM and MicroSD Support: The device offers dual SIM functionality and a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Cons:

HD+ Resolution: The display, while significant, has only HD+ resolution, which may not be as sharp as Full HD displays in some competing models.
Plastic Build: The device features a plastic build that may not feel as premium as metal or glass designs on other smartphones.
No Fast Charging: The Redmi S2 lacks fast charging support, so recharging the 3080mAh battery may take longer than other devices with fast charging capabilities.

FAQs

Q: Does the Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) support 4G? A: Yes, the Redmi S2 supports 4G LTE connectivity, ensuring faster internet speeds for browsing and streaming.

Q: Can the storage be expanded on the Redmi S2?A: Yes, the device has a dedicated microSD card slot, allowing you to develop the storage up to 256GB.

Q: Does the Redmi S2 have a fingerprint scanner? A: The Redmi S2 features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick and secure unlocking.

Q: Is the Redmi S2 good for gaming?A: The Redmi S2 can handle light gaming, but for more graphically demanding games, the performance may be limited due to its mid-range processor.

Reason to Buy

Excellent Selfie Camera: If you prioritize taking selfies, the 16MP front camera with AI beauty modes is one of the best in its price range.
Sound Performance: The Snapdragon 625 chipset, paired with up to 4GB of RAM, provides reliable performance for most daily tasks and multitasking.
Affordable Pricing: The Redmi S2 offers an outstanding balance of features and performance at a budget-friendly price, making it a good value for money.
Dual SIM and Expandable Storage: With dual SIM support and a dedicated microSD slot, the Redmi S2 provides flexibility in managing multiple numbers and storage needs.

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) is a well-rounded budget smartphone, especially for those who prioritize camera performance and value for money. Its solid performance, large display, and selfie-focused features make it an attractive choice for budget-conscious users.