Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#4498Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
49.548.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
71.782.2
Connectivity
36.148.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.633.0
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 1S and Redmi 2 both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 1S is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Redmi 2 uses a Snapdragon 410 with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, providing slightly improved efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 2 offers a higher resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.6 MP on the Redmi 1S.
- The battery capacity is also different, with the Redmi 1S at 2000 mAh and the Redmi 2 at 2200 mAh, and the Redmi 2 supports faster 10W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the Redmi 1S uses Asahi Dragontrail glass, while the Redmi 2 features Gorilla Glass 2, and the Redmi 2 is lighter and slightly more compact.
- Software-wise, the Redmi 1S runs Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4.4) with MIUI 9.2, while the Redmi 2 comes with Android 4.4.4 and MIUI 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
Display
Size
4.7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
158 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass