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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro

#5582
ZTE Star 1

ZTE Star 1

#5067

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