Xiaomi Redmi S2
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 12 scores (from 21 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi S2
Xiaomi's Redmi S2 heralds the arrival of a series of smartphones with high-quality front cameras—designed with selfie-lovers in mind. Incidentally, it is also one of the Chinese manufacturer's most inexpensive devices equipped with a dual camera. What else does the Xiaomi Redmi S2 have in store for potential buyers? Read on to find out.
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
To start the verdict it is inevitable to talk about performance. Its Qualcomm SoC is already known for the good performance associated with the mid/low range and the optimization of the operating system through MIUI 9.5 complements this conclusion. At the level of photography, the results are in sight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2018
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) was among the few Redmi phones we were on the fence recommending right away. It had it virtues, the selfies being the highlight, but there were better phones priced the same. Today, in a great turn of events, the Redmi Y2 (S2) is one of the best offers, if not the best, at its asking price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Redmi S2 might not be the best budget blower Xiaomi has released in 2018, but it remains worthy of consideration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Manila Shaker Archive.org version
For those people who like tall screen because they’re into watching and browsing and also do not want to spend a lot on expensive devices then this phone is perfect for them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2018
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 has all the essentials to be a quality smartphone today. This is a smartphone aimed at the low-end segment, with excellent characteristics very competent with respect to what can be found today in the market, although it is true that there were already other alternatives such as the Redmi Note 4x , this model does not It leaves us indifferent due to its large front camera, and its excellent dual camera that definitely differentiate it from other devices in its same range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: ChinaMobileMag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2018
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 69% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Newesc ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 80% features: 80% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% display: 69% mobility: 89% workmanship: 68%
Source: Tutto App Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; attractive price; decent cameras; nice display; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2018
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; excellent price / performance ratio; great built quality; nice display; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2018
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; high performance; decent cameras. Negative: No NFC; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2018
Source: KinaTech HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/16/2018
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price / performance ratio; fast system; metal case; nice display; decent main camera; good dual SIM. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2018
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; decent hardware; nice performance; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2019
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.99":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
77.99%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.