Xiaomi Redmi 2
#5191
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 2 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Go is powered by a more recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, offering a faster CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz of the Snapdragon 410 in the Redmi 2.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Go has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 2 MP on the Redmi 2.
- The Redmi Go also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2200 mAh battery of the Redmi 2, enhancing its longevity.
- Lastly, the Redmi 2 runs on an older Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 6.0, while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired, QC1
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
133 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes