Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
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 S2 (Redmi Y2) features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y3 has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by Qualcomm chipsets, but the Redmi Y3 uses the Snapdragon 632, offering slightly improved performance over the Snapdragon 625 in the Redmi S2.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Y3 boasts a higher 32 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the Redmi S2.
- The Redmi Y3 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery versus the 3080 mAh battery of the Redmi S2, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run MIUI, with the Redmi S2 on Android 8.1 and the Redmi Y3 on Android 9.0, with the latter planned for an upgrade to Android 10.
- Build quality differs slightly, as the Redmi Y3 includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability compared to the glass front of the Redmi S2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India
For India
Display
Size
5.99"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 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, 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3080 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
170 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

