Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4039)57.3
Performance(#4908)60.3
Camera(#4687)42.4
Display(#5686)70.5
Battery(#11935)43.5
Build(#892)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 152 x 76 x 8.3 mm and weighing 160 grams, available in multiple colors.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset, with an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz and a PowerVR G6200 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 5 MP.
- The battery capacity is 3060 mAh, with 10W charging support but no wireless charging.
- It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 7, providing a customizable user interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers and includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Redmi Note 2 offers a solid combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
- Special features include a lightweight design and a variety of color options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Redmi Note 2 Prime
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime
GPUPowerVR G6200
Memory16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 2GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - Chinese version only
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3060 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3060 mAh, removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, blue, yellow, pink, mint green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes