Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (4GB/64GB)

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched a new selfie-centric smartphone at a budget price. The Redmi Y2 is a successor to the previously launched Redmi Y1. Let’s see what this device offers us out of the box:

Display & Design: 

On the front, the Redmi Y2 rocks a 5.99-inch bezel-less display bearing a FHD+ display resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It roughly translates to 230 PPI pixel density. The back of the phone houses a fingerprint scanner. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, & gyroscope. The Redmi Y2 ships in three attractive color variants i.e. Dark Gray, Gold, & Rose Gold.

Camera: 

In the camera department, the Redmi Y2 sports a dual rear camera setup comprising of 12MP & 5MP sensors assisted by an LED flash. The camera PDAF system and AI technology for clicking better pictures even in low light. The main highlight of this phone is the 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and a front LED flash for selfie enthusiasts. Xiaomi has added the AI portrait mode which shoots better selfies with bokeh effect i.e. blurring the background and focusing more on the subject. The front camera also doubles up as face recognition for unlocking the device. In terms of video recording, the resolution is limited to Full HD i.e.1080p.

Performance, Storage & OS: 

Under the hood, the Redmi Y2 is powered by a 2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor. It packs 4GB RAM and an Adreno 506 graphics processor onboard for smooth multitasking and gaming performance. Storage-wise, the device offers 64GB internal memory. It can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card slot for additional needs. On the software side, the Redmi Y2 runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 9 skinned on the top. The custom ROM offers customization options. There is an IR Blaster which lets you connect the phone with home appliances like TV and air conditioners.

Battery & Connectivity: 

The Redmi Y2 runs on a 3080 mAh battery unit. It functions as a dual SIM smartphone and requires nano SIM cards. For networking, the device offers all the basic connectivity options like 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth & VoLTE.