Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6192)54.5
Performance(#11363)54.3
Camera(#6245)42.1
Display(#5706)70.5
Battery(#11947)43.5
Build(#9999)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 2
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 2 features a compact design with dimensions of 126 x 62 x 10.2 mm and a weight of 145g, available in multiple colors including white, green, blue, and red.
- Its 4.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset and a quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, it delivers solid performance alongside 2GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2000mAh, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, it is upgradeable to 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 5 interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- It lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 2 combines a decent build and performance with basic features suitable for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, green, blue, red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
OS VersionAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes