At the beginning of its release cycle, Xiaomi has already presented one of its great smartphones, the Xiaomi Mi Note. Its roadmap includes another high-level model, the Xiaomi Mi 5. However, it is now going to launch two new entry-level and mid-range mobile phones, the Xiaomi Note 2 Redmire, whose technical characteristics we already know in much more detail.
Mid-range
The multimedia technical features of this smartphone clearly lead us to a mobile phone of Midrange. Even so, it is particularly noteworthy that it is a smartphone with a 5,5 inch type IPS LCD with Full HD resolution 1.920 x 1.080 and an approximate density of 401 dpiThis is logical for a smartphone that aims to compete in size with larger-diagonal models, despite being more basic and cheaper.
To this we should add its 13 megapixel main camera with autofocus, LED flash, touch focus, HDR, face and smile detection, electronic stabilization and geotagging. Record Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps and has a 5 megapixel front camera, these two resolutions being the same as those of the Motorola Moto G of its generation, which makes the segment clear.
Even so, it significantly improves the Motorola mobile by having a higher-end processorThere will be two versions with different chips: one with the MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795/MT6795M) octa-core up to 2,0–2,2 GHz and another that in some markets is associated with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. In all of them, the GPU is solvent (for example, PowerVR G6200 in the Helio X10 variant). In addition, it is accompanied by 2 GB of RAM y 16 / 32 GB internal storage with the possibility of expansion via microSD, a set that we only saw in higher versions of direct rivals.
Su battery is around 3.020 mAh (some cards indicate 3.060 mAh), something logical if we take into account that, as the screen is large, it needs a good capacity battery to offer consistent autonomyThe manufacturer estimates up to 144 hours standby y more than 11 hours of conversation in optimal conditions. In addition, it is compatible with fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) which allows to reach around 60% in about 30 minutes with a suitable charger.
In terms of connectivity, it is not far behind: dual SIM, 3G HSPA + y LTE 4G with usual bands (for example, 1.800/1.900/2.100/2.300/2.500/2.600, depending on the variant), Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual band, Wi ‑ Fi Direct and hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS with A‑GPS, GLONASS y Beidou, plus microUSB 2.0Some product sheets list infrared port while others do not, so their Availability may vary by version/market. Embed active noise cancellation via a dedicated microphone and FM radio.
Redmi Note 2 extended spec sheet
- Screen: 5,5 inches, IPS LCD, 1.920 x 1.080, ~401 ppi, capacitive multi-touch, 16M colors.
- Processor: (MT6795/MT6795M) Octa-core up to 2,0–2,2 GHz; PowerVR G6200 GPU. A variant with Snapdragon 615 was released in some regions.
- Conference proceedings: 2 GB RAM; 16/32 GB storage; slot microSD (microSDHC/microSDXC).
- Cameras: Rear 13 MP (4128 x 3096), autofocus, HDR, face/smile detection, touch focus, LED flash; 1080p@30fps video. Front 5 MP for selfies and video calls.
- Battery: ~3.020–3.060 mAh Li‑Po; Quick Charge 2.0 (60% approx. in 30 min on compatible charger).
- Connectivity: Dual SIM (micro-SIM), 3G HSDPA+, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, microUSB 2.0, GPS with A-GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, FM radio. IR blaster subject to variant.
- Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, digital compass.
- System: Android 5.x (Lollipop) with MIUI 6 / 7 factory; upgradable by region.
- Audio and formats: Built-in speaker; MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC and MP4/H.264 video playback; hands-free calling, voice commands, voice memo.
- Messaging and apps: SMS/MMS, Email, Push Email, IM; HTML5 browser; clock, alarm, organizer, games.
- Designer: 152 x 76 x 8,25 mm; 160 gr; colors white, blue, yellow, pink and green.
With this hardware, the Redmi Note 2 offers a smooth experience in everyday apps and medium-complexity games, with good thermal management and stable performance. MIUI adds useful options such as reading mode, granular management of permits and energy saving, and is one of the layers with the greatest margin of customization.
It will be economical
The new Xiaomi Note 2 Redmire will be presented on August 16th, XNUMX, and the final price is not yet known, but there is talk of figures from 112 dollars in its base version. This is a very competitive price for this smartphone, especially considering that the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime was targeting a price close to $104. It seems more likely that the price of the Redmi Note 2 go to be top, given that it is a higher-end smartphone than the Redmi 2 Prime. In any case, this will be confirmed in the Official presentation. As a market reference, some stores have listed configurations around the €160, varying by the memory, colors y availability .
Beyond the price, it is worth looking at the practical details: Actual battery life depends on screen usage (typically 4–6 hours of screen on per charge), camera quality improves in good light, and LTE connectivity may vary by model. compatible bands depending on the variant. If you are going to use two lines, the dual SIM provides flexibility; if you care about multimedia, having Wi‑Fi ac, common audio codecs and FM radio It is a plus in its segment.
The Redmi Note 2 is shaping up to be a balanced mobile phone in terms of cost and features: HD display Large size, Helio X10 with good daily performance, 2 GB of RAM with the possibility of expanding the storage via microSD, one enough battery with fast charging and a complete connectivityWhere it shines is in offering a lot for a little, and its nuances depend on the variant chosen and the bands supported in your region.
