Xiaomi Redmi 7
#4059
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
#4062Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 7 features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Redmi S2 has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, whereas the Redmi S2 uses the Snapdragon 625, with the former offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Redmi S2 includes a 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing portrait photography.
- The Redmi 7 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3080 mAh battery in the Redmi S2, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Redmi 7 runs Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, while the Redmi S2 initially comes with Android 8.1 Oreo, upgradable to Android 9.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Redmi 7 is slightly heavier at 180g compared to the 170g of the Redmi S2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
General
Release Date
2019, March 20
2018
Announced
2019, March 18
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India
Display
Size
6.26"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
180 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
N/A
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes