Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
ZTE Star 1
Performance
52.053.6
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
20.420.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.840.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.229.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Star 1 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 2 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Star 1 utilizes a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Star 1 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Redmi 2 Pro.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi 2 Pro is 2200 mAh, while the Star 1 has a slightly larger 2300 mAh battery.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, with the Redmi 2 Pro on MIUI 6 and the Star 1 on a more basic version of the OS.
- Overall, the ZTE Star 1 provides a better display and front camera, while the Redmi 2 Pro is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
ZTE Star 1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired, QC1
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
139 x 69 x 6.6 mm (5.47 x 2.72 x 0.26 in)
Weight
133 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark gray
Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

