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Xiaomi Redmi 1S

Xiaomi Redmi 1S

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Performance
49.552.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
71.785.0
Connectivity
36.148.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.633.9

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Redmi 1S features a slightly heavier build at 158g compared to the lighter 133g of the Redmi 2 Prime, both utilizing glass fronts and plastic backs.
  • Both models have a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Redmi 2 Prime is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 410 chipset and offers double the RAM at 2GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera specifications are similar with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2 Prime has a higher 2 MP front camera for selfies.
  • Battery capacity is also improved in the Redmi 2 Prime at 2200mAh, along with faster 10W charging, while the Redmi 1S has a 2000mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the Redmi 1S runs on an older Android version (Jelly Bean) compared to the Redmi 2 Prime, which comes with KitKat and is upgradable to Lollipop, providing a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
N/A

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
To be confirmed

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
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 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)

Weight

158 g
133 g

Materials

Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
White, Dark gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.00 W/kg (head)

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), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass