What did not like
The rear camera is worse than Redmi 1S, and the front one is much worse, so if you don’t need 4G, then compare with 1S or wait for 3 (2S)
What did you like
Screen, visually better than 1S, 4G
What did not like
1. Dead battery. But no worse than the industry average.
2. Almost does not charge from USB.
3. Very weak vibrating alert. It is not felt in the pocket.
4. 1 gig of memory, if nothing is running, then free megs 300-400. I didn’t notice much slowdown, but I have cut down all the widgets and autoloads.
It seems that a model with 2 gigs should come out, it’s worth looking for it, I didn’t find it at the time.
5. Size 4.7 is too big for me, but this is not for everyone.
What did you like
1. Excellent GPS with Glonass support, in 5 seconds it catches 10+ satellites when needed. Before that, there was a phone without glonass, the difference is noticeable. 2. For my money, a good processor + 8 gigabytes of memory inside, of which 5 are free. I have not noticed any brakes yet. Not enough memory, see disadvantages. 3. Gorilla glass 2 screen 4. My phone was rooted from the beginning, which is nice. Blacklists, firewall - this is the minimum of what is needed. 5. In Moscow, MTS holds 4g LTE well. Haven't tried it with other carriers.
What did not like
Yesterday the sensor failed, I had to remove the battery.
back cover began to creak a little.
sometimes thinks.
What did you like
What did not like
Screen: 4.7"; 1Gb RAM; thickness 9.3 mm (it could have been made thinner;
What did you like
Android 4.4.4; Shell MIUI v6; 64-bit; 8GB ROM; Camera: 8 Mpx (5 lenses with matrix backlight); OTG; Battery: Li-Ion 2200 mAh; 4G network
What did not like
The speaker on the back cover, sometimes closes and the call is not heard.
What did you like
Display, sensor, size, as it lies in the hand
What did not like
While in Moscow there are no covers, bumpers. The battery will most likely drain quickly.
What did you like
Availability and operation of LTE, although the seller said that it would not work. MTS operator. Quality plastic and camera.
What did not like
lte beeline does not work, sometimes the software freezes, the camera leaves much to be desired
What did you like
What did not like
Will have to get used to after the usual android a bit, no backlight touch buttons, well, see below
What did you like
Holds a charge well compared to phones of similar battery capacity
What did not like
3 functional (not display buttons), without backlight, already used to getting by, but it would be better with them.
What did you like
in general, I am satisfied with the device (I have a version with 2 GB of RAM), I did not like the Chinese miui, I installed another launcher
What did not like
ugly relationship with cheap phones at high volume.Small and inertial increase in the photo.Sometimes it began to slow down.Large.Weak cover.Left warranty.No official support in Russian.Not stable and weak GPS reception or is the program buggy?Some operator sim cards are not visible on sim 1, but visible on sim 2.
What did you like
2 sim. Low price. LTE 4G on two SIM cards. Quality and screen resolution. High-quality photos and videos. perfect menu.possibility of weekly updates.flashlight.fast LTE 4 g.very economical in standby mode.
What did not like
1. Working mode wifi hotspot access the phone is warm enough.
2. The front camera leaves much to be desired.
3. RAM. For normal work (calls, etc.) enough, but MIUI eats a lot random access memory. If there would be 2 GB - there would be ice!
4. Reserve brightness. I personally would like a larger margin of screen brightness, but everything is optimized here, in general, everything suits me personally.
What did you like
1. Battery, a big plus, holds 2 days on fully charged in normal mode use. 2. 2 slots with 4G support - very cool, I used 4G Internet, I was very pleased. 3. MIUI - Stunning interface, user-friendly experience. 4. The rear camera is amazing, the pictures are bright, clear. The main thing is to correctly configure the parameters in the camera settings. 5. Display. Very clear, without jambs. 6. Assembly. Rating 5. I carry my phone without a case, in my pocket with keys, money, etc. There are some dents, but the assembly of the phone on a solid 5.
What did not like
Distorted display colors with a blue tint. The display, as it turns out, has cheap IPS technology and against the background of my 4-year-old phone HTC Desire S screen is very bad. Who cares about the correct reproduction of colors, I do not advise taking this phone. Everything else is good for the money.
What did you like
Price, workmanship
What did not like
Sometimes just a little "thinks for a long time", it's probably better to buy with 2 gigs
What did you like
For the money, the smartphone justified itself completely. Great camera, no jambs.
What did not like
The firmware is only in Chinese and English. It is necessary to install the firmware with the translation. Of the entire 1 GB of RAM, only about 120 MB are available for use by programs. The lion's share of memory is used by the MIUI operating system, which, on the same Red Rice, has much smaller appetites. If you manage to take a picture with this phone, then after exiting the photo application, you will contemplate the inscription "Loading desktop ..." for a few seconds. That is, in order to be able to use the photo application, the system unloads the graphical shell from memory, since this very memory is not enough. Everything is pretty slow due to this lack of memory.
What did you like
Quite comfortable in the hand. The screen is blacker compared to Red Rice. The sound in the conversational dynamics is still pleasant, clear, juicy. The main speaker is very loud.
What did you like
Low price for such characteristics. Applications all fly, 4g in Volgograd catches (megaphone) The touch is clear. Takes decent pictures. 2gtga operatives
What did not like
it seems to me that if he falls, then he is a khan, so I don’t give my “armless” ones: for them there is another model for which there is a dust-water-shockproof cover
The fashion for dual cameras has long reached the budget segment of the market. mobile devices. Today, this is difficult to surprise. But with a dual camera of excellent quality in a very affordable device, perhaps, you can still surprise. And when such a smartphone also has a productive filling, a trendy 18:9 display and a nice design, then success is guaranteed.
It is these qualities that the recently released device boasts. Xiaomi Redmi S2, which caused considerable interest in our country, where budget-class models are traditionally in high demand. Redmi S2 has every chance of becoming a bestseller, but what impression will it leave if you get to know it up close? This question will be answered in this review.
Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi S2
Specifications
Video review:
Equipment
The buyer is greeted by a box made of strong cardboard, traditional for inexpensive Xiaomi models, the lid of which is painted red.
The content has become pleasant surprise largely due to the presence of a cover in the kit. Usually, the manufacturer does not put accessories to protect the case in the packaging for budget devices, but here an unpleasant tradition is broken. The following set was put in the box for Xiaomi Redmi S2:
- silicone bumper;
- power supply 5V/2A;
- microUSB cable;
- hairpin to the SIM-bay;
- paper.
Design, ergonomics and materials
During the unpacking of the new smartphone, the external similarity of the hero of the review with the Redmi Note 5 model, which also represents the budget segment, but is at a higher level, immediately catches the eye. However, it seems so only at the first visual contact.
As soon as the device gets into your hand, everything immediately falls into place. The fact is that, unlike the fifth Note, in which the back cover is metal, Redmi S2 is completely plastic. Therefore, in the palm of your hand, it feels cheap, corresponding to its real price.
Although the appearance is concise, you can’t call it completely boring. The designers added double curved stripes at the top and bottom of the back to mimic the veining of the antennae. Yes, metal would have looked better, but most people put on a case from the very first day, after which few people think about the material of the case.
This is a "shovel", nevertheless, the device is convenient to use. The assembly is solid, nothing staggers, does not bend or creak, Xiaomi values its reputation. The novelty comes in three colors - pink, gold and gray. Redmi S2 weighs 170 grams, the proportions of the device are 160.7 × 77.3 × 8.1 mm.
Traditionally, an event indicator, an auditory speaker, sensors and a camera eye are placed above the screen; it is equipped with a flash.
Due to the specifics of the screen, the developers abandoned the hardware buttons, they were replaced by interface navigation controls. back the state employee is crowned with a vertical block of a double camera that protrudes decently above the surface, like in . This element looks quite stylish, diluting the overall simplicity of the design.
For the rest of the body elements, the situation is standard for affordable Xiaomi products. Unless, it is worth mentioning the presence of an infrared port on the top side and a full-fledged nanoSIM-card tray with three cells at once, a memory card is placed in one of them. The buyer will not have to choose between additional memory and a second operator, is that what prevents you from doing this in all smartphones?
Screen
The main catch with the Redmi S2 is the display it uses, even though it's large and takes up 74.5 percent of the panel. Its diagonal is 5.99 inches, and subconsciously you expect something corresponding to such an impressive size. However, disappointment awaits us - the low resolution of the matrix and indistinct colors saved on the screen.
The format used is 1440 × 720 pixels, which does not fit here at all. We get a tolerable image, where upon closer inspection you can see individual pixels. Their density is very modest - 269 ppi. But not to say that they hurt the eyes, it is quite possible to use comfortably. But the device has problems with the saturation of shades. The dull colors are even more upsetting than the resolution level. Viewing angles are also average, in the same Redmi Note 5 it is much better. The panel above the screen is flat, so protective glass will fit perfectly. Not spectacular, but practical.
Technical and performance
Here Xiaomi Redmi S2 can be praised. For its price, it has excellent power reserves. At the head of the hardware component of the smartphone is a proven fighter - Snapdragon processor 625 based on 8 cores at 2 GHz. It is equipped with a good Adreno 506 accelerator. This chipset does a great job with Full HD resolution, and with HD + format it feels even better.
All games without exception will run on Redmi S2, only sometimes you need average graphics. A couple of years ago, expensive devices were gaming devices, and today gamers only need to buy a phone for $150. The result in AnTuTu is almost 80 thousand points. And you can’t complain about the available memory, the younger version has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB on board. It is she who is the most attractive, since the choice of the 4/64 GB version is rather doubtful, for the same money you can buy a more interesting smartphone.
autonomy
The smartphone in terms of the duration of work is quite strong, no worse than any modern device. Claims to this indicator can be expressed, perhaps, by very picky users.
With moderate loads, Xiaomi Redmi S2 holds a charge for up to 2 days. Still, the HD + display and economical hardware stuffing with 14 technical processes affect. At the same time, the battery capacity is completely ordinary - 3080 mAh, which is surprising. It's scary to think what autonomy would be at 4000 mAh. But it's all great anyway. But the novelty was deprived of fast charging, apparently, until the state employees of Xiaomi have grown up to this function.
Communications, sensors and sound
Scroll wireless technologies includes Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi. There is also an infrared sensor, as in all Xiaomi. I am glad that the developers left the FM radio, because many people still use it.
The device is fully suitable for use in the CIS countries, as it is endowed with all the necessary 4G bands, even 20 frequency. As for OTG, it is here, and it works without problems. Of the sensors present in Redmi S2, it is worth highlighting the compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and finger scanner, which did not upset. GPS systems and GLONASS work confidently.
This is not a music lover's dream, but in headphones, the smartphone gives a good level of sound, sufficient for most people. They play a big role correct settings and headphones good quality, since the 3.5 mm input remained here. The speaker on the lower end is average both in quality and volume, but there are worse models in the budget segment.
Software part
The situation with Xiaomi Redmi S2 showed that the manufacturer is able to release smartphones immediately with global firmware. The firmware offers a choice of many languages, of course, and Russian localization is present.
The gadget runs on MIUI 9.5, based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The firmware is smart and beautiful with a lot of possibilities. There is a classic button control option, as well as navigation using gestures, which is very convenient.
cameras
Almost the main external feature device is a dual-camera 12 + 5 megapixels with a vertical layout. Fashionable and stylish, in the spirit of modern flagships. But behind the design stuff is a pretty decent camera. It can even be praised, which inexpensive phones rarely deserve.
The main lens is equipped with a Sony IMX486 sensor, has an aperture of f / 2.2 and a pixel size of 1.25 microns. The camera is armed with phase detection autofocus, electronic stabilization and HDR mode. Video with its help is written in 1080p with 30 fps. A great shot requires good lighting, otherwise noise will come out. For its price, the main photomodule is not bad. I was pleasantly surprised by the portrait shooting mode with blurring of the background, which state employees sin in. The object is selected correctly, and the blur is uniform. You can get beautiful artistic pictures.
Positive impressions from the photo capabilities are complemented by the front camera. It takes decent photos with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Selfie lovers will love the abundance of settings and post-processing features.
Conclusion
The smartphone at first seems like a deliberately failed step by the manufacturer, especially after getting to know the screen. But the negative is replaced by a positive when you learn more about the device. A similar situation was with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A, which was criticized by everyone, but in the end it became one of the company's best-selling devices. And in the hero of today's review, the processor is much better, and the screen is widescreen. Therefore, the Redmi S2 model is most likely to succeed.
- screen format;
- autonomy;
- fast firmware;
- two SIM-cards + microSD;
- cameras;
- pulls all games.
- plastic body;
- display quality;
- no USB Type-C.
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions and weight | 160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm, weight 170 grams |
| Housing materials | Plastic |
| Display | 5.99 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels, IPS, PPI 269, protective glass, oleophobic coating |
| Operating system | MIUI 9.5 + Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Net | 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 3G: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 4G: b3/b7/b20/b38 Two SIM cards, separate slot |
| Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core 2GHz Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 3+32 GB or 4+64 GB, there is a separate slot for a memory card |
| Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Infrared |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors and connectors | Fingerprint scanner, face unlock, accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensors, 3.5 mm connectors and microUSB |
| Main camera | 12 + 5 megapixels, f/2.2 |
| Front-camera | 16 megapixels, f/2.0 |
| Battery | Non-removable, Li-Ion 3080 mAh |
| Price | 16 000 rubles |
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- Charger(5V, 2A)
- micro USB cable
- Silicone Case
Positioning
This model has a rather strange positioning. Looking at the specs, it is clearly in the middle between the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus, but it costs almost the same as the Redmi Note 5, while having a worse display and less battery capacity.
The key benefits that Xiaomi focuses on: a quality camera, high speed work (thanks to a good chipset and low resolution) and good autonomy. In the company itself, this device is positioned as a model of the middle segment, but with a camera inherent in more expensive smartphones.
Design, dimensions, controls
In terms of design, we have a typical Xiaomi bar with an iPhone X flavor. Of course, I'm talking about the location of the dual camera module. However, this is where all the similarity with the iPhone disappears.
The body of the device is made of smooth plastic, in the hand the smartphone feels quite cheap, I caught myself thinking about this several times during use.
There will be two body colors on sale - black and gold, the latter was just on our test.
Above the display are the front camera, light and proximity sensors, as well as a light indicator.
On the left is the volume rocker and power button, on the right is the tray for two nanoSIMs and a memory card. Please note that the slot in this model is separate, you can use it with two SIM cards and a card at the same time.
On the bottom you can see a microUSB port, holes for a spoken microphone and an external speaker. The speaker is mono, just the microphone was stylized under it, so that there is symmetry. And on the top there is an infrared port, a minijack for headphones and a second microphone.
The back cover houses a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The latter quickly unlocks the device, there are no complaints about it. As there are none and to the assembly of the smartphone itself.
Dimensions Redmi S2 - 160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm, weight - 170 grams, dimensions are typical for a six-inch smartphone with an elongated display. In the hand, the model lies perfectly, the device is moderately thin and light.
Screen
In general, for its resolution, the display has a good picture, but at almost six inches HD + is clearly not enough, graininess is visible to the naked eye, plus for such money the model should already have FHD + resolution, because all competitors already have it.
Viewing angles of the display are average, the picture fades when tilted. In the sun, information is difficult to parse, but still possible.
MIUI has a lot of screen settings, you can change the font size and the entire system interface, enable a separate scheduled reading mode, or change the color rendering to your liking. True, all this does not save from a lack of permission.
Battery
With so many smartphones with a 4000 mAh battery, Xiaomi decided that Redmi S2 would be enough for 3080 mAh, which, in my opinion, is strange. Yes, the smartphone can work without problems all day with a total display activity of about three hours (mail, twitter, web surfing, Mobile Internet, sync enabled), however, seeing other models of the company, you never cease to wonder why they saved on the battery here.
fast charging no, the smartphone charges 25% in half an hour.
Memory, chipset, performance
There are two memory modifications on sale: 3+32 GB and 4+64 GB. Even the youngest one looks good in terms of volume, finally, many companies are gradually abandoning the budget bundle of 2 + 16 GB, and the 3 + 32 GB option is enough for the eyes for most everyday tasks. I also note once again the presence of a separate slot for a memory card.
The low resolution and the 625th chipset will allow you to play most even productive toys on this model, but be prepared for the fact that the smartphone will heat up at maximum settings and slight jamming is possible.
Communication options
Of the pluses, it is worth highlighting the presence of an infrared port and an appropriate application for controlling various equipment, a non-combined slot for SIM cards and Good work GPS module. Cons - the lack of NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi, I'm not talking about .ac.
Camera
The smartphone has a dual main camera, the second module is used to blur the background in portraits and more. By the way, during the shooting there is a corresponding mode. The camera interface is quite simple, but convenient. The settings are on the left upper corner, interestingly, the video settings are only available when you switch to video mode.
Daytime shots of the camera are excellent, however, this is not surprising, almost all smartphones shoot well during the day. Noises appear in artificial lighting, and when approaching, it is clear that the details begin to blur. You should not expect miracles from evening shooting, for the most part the pictures come out bad, even if you manually play with the exposure settings.
As for the blurring of the background, it comes out fine on simple objects, but on the same frame with leaves, the camera is a little confused, it seems to me.
The maximum resolution for video shooting is FHD, 30 frames per second. Video quality is typical for this price segment, optical stabilization no.
Multimedia features
The device has one external speaker, it is quite loud, but at maximum volume it starts to wheeze, so using the smartphone as a speaker will not work. I would call the sound quality in the headphones ordinary, Redmi S2 sounds exactly the same as hundreds of other smartphones for 15-16 thousand rubles, neither better nor worse. Speaker and the microphone is not bad: you and your interlocutor can hear each other perfectly. MIUI has great music and video players that support most of the popular audio and video codecs.
Smartphones of the famous Chinese brand, including the Xiaomi Redmi 2 model, are very popular. The demand for gadgets is due to low cost and advanced features for users. The advantage of using such devices is the ability to exchange different files, regularly visit social networks, stay connected all the time, and use the services of many applications.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone and other models are equivalent in their functionality to personal computer. In addition to multimedia support, they provide the ability to read books, view email, be aware of latest news, convenient and comfortable to use the Internet, make calls and perform many other useful operations.
Phones of a popular brand, like Xiaomi Redmi 2, it is advisable to buy in an online store. They are not ultra-thin, but they use high-quality plastic that is resistant to pollution, like the more expensive brands. Product design, control keys and other components are carefully thought out in terms of ergonomics for comfortable use. The Redmi 2 models, which can be bought at an affordable price, represent the initial series of Xiaomi brand products.
Functional Features
Gadgets are characterized by good for the budget class technical capabilities. Structurally, they have two slots for using SIM-cards with support for the 4G standard, as well as a special slot for a memory card. Thanks to high-quality materials of the case, the budget Xiaomi phone Redmi 2, like other representatives of the model line, looks more expensive than it actually is. The matrix used provides HD-resolution, and the screen brightness is enough to work on a sunny day. Provides a good pixel density, so the image looks bright and contrast.
The settings of models, including Xiaomi Redmi 2 buy in Moscow, which is available at an affordable price, allow you to select many color profiles that differ in image tone and color saturation. Performance modern processor enough for comfortable work with all applications. The built-in camera allows you to take high-quality pictures in the daytime. The manufacturer pays attention to every detail, even the quality of the design of the packaging box, so it is also profitable to buy a budget Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone as a gift.
The operating system is characterized by smooth and fast work, and the iOS logic is simple without typical problems found in many other brands. Models of this line are notable for their low price, but the quality of materials and assembly of budget devices corresponds to a high level. For this reason, smartphones, in particular Xiaomi Redmi 2, are very popular in Moscow and other regions of the country and create serious competition among analogues.
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Today, in the smartphone market, manufacturers want to stand out with a unique design, the brightest and clearest display, fast hardware and great functionality. And this mainly applies, of course, to expensive top models. But not everyone needs all the most new stuffing in a smartphone, after all, for many, the choice is in favor of a budget device.
Today I made a review budget smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 2
who is interested, I ask under the cat ...
Dimensions: 67.2 x 134 x 9.4mm
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit, 1200 MHz, Number of cores: 4
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 306
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in memory: 8 GB
Memory cards: microSD up to 64 GB
Screen: 4.7 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels
Battery: 2200 mAh Li-Ion
Operating system: MIUI V6 (Android 4.4.4 KitKat)
Camera: rear camera - 8 mp., with autofocus
frontal - 2 mp.
SIM card: Micro-SIM-2
Net: 2G GSM networks(900/1800MHz)
3G WCDMA networks(900/1900/2100MHz)
4G networks FDD-LTE (B1/B3), TDD-LTE (B41: 2555-2575MHz)
WiFi: b, g, n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
USB: 2.0 Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Navigation: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Sensors: proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope
OTG support
The weight: 133
Specifications in more detail
The smartphone comes in an inconspicuous cardboard box with the company logo.
Listed on the reverse side specifications in Chinese.
In addition to the smartphone itself, the package includes:
Protective film, silicone bumper, quick start instructions.
Cardboard box with warranty cards.
Charger with adapter for 5v 1000 mA.
USB cable.
As a gift, the seller put a branded cover for this smartphone in the package.
More photos of the cover.
The front side is covered with a protective glass, under which there is a front camera, a light and proximity sensor, as well as a speaker - in the upper part, hardware touch keys and an alert LED - in the lower part.
Touch keys are made in soft red colors. Unfortunately no backlight.
Under the middle button is an event indicator LED that can be configured
at your discretion.
All mechanical keys are located - on the right side. At the same time, the volume button is located at the top, and a little lower - the power button.
The audio jack is on the top edge, and the microUSB connector is on the bottom.
The back cover is made of plastic. At the top of it is the main camera with a resolution of 8 MP, flash, main speaker and microphone hole. At the bottom of the smartphone, the xiaomi logo flaunts.
The speaker of the smartphone is loud and the sound quality is quite high.
The device is perfectly assembled, all parts are tightly fitted to each other, there are no gaps and backlashes.
The device has a matte texture, so it is easy to hold in your hands without the risk of dropping it (will not slip). The cover is removable and easily replaceable. Therefore, if you wish, you can change the color to any of the supported ones - black, pink, yellow, white or light green.
The weight.
The display of the smartphone has a diagonal of 4.7 inches with HD resolution (720x1280). It is made according to IPS technology and does not have an air gap between the glass and the screen matrix (OGS technology). According to the manufacturers, there is an oleophobic coating, thanks to which you can wipe the prints very easily.
All primary colors (red, blue, yellow and green) are reproduced realistically.
Detail and sharpness are also quite high.
The use of IPS technology allows the RedMe 2 phone to have a very impressive viewing angle, so the image can be easily viewed not only from the front, but also at large angles to the left and right without loss of clarity. But some effect of "whitening" when viewed from angles is still present, so the brightness is slightly reduced.
Summing up, we can say that the RedMe 2 phone meets the necessary requirements in terms of brightness, color saturation and viewing angle.
Lies perfectly in the hand. The most optimal size.
Viewing angles
The screen produces a bright, juicy picture, the colors on it look very attractive.
Multi-touch supports 10 simultaneous touches.
It is possible to customize color background and saturation.
Thanks to modern chipset and processor this model performs well in all known performance tests. It handles well and doesn't lag when loading and running most games. Even the 8th "Asphalt" I managed to successfully launch.
However, let me remind you that Red Me 2 has a modest margin (1 GB) of RAM, with about 400 MB of available memory. This means that the potential of the device is very limited, so you should not open many applications at the same time.
On the other hand, this model has a memory compression program loaded that allows you to manually clean up space in RAM. This allows you to distribute applications in it more optimally.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 in tests AnTuTu Benchmark scored 20750 units.
In everyday work, the smartphone turned out to be quite fast, even taking into account the small amount of RAM. But, by and large, performance and speed up to the mark. The performance of synthetic tests is modest, but not critical.
Information about the smartphone in the program CPU-Z.
Nenamark 2 v2.4
Antutu 3Drating Benchmark
3DMark - The Gamer's Benchmark
Vellamo test results
Among other things, Xiaomi Redmi 2 has support for OTG technologies which allows you to connect various devices such as flash drives.
The device supports two SIM cards. Both SIM cards work stably without interruption. The earpiece sounds good. The sound is certainly not the cleanest, but extraneous noise minimum. But the multimedia speaker is quite good. It is quite loud, and paired with a powerful vibration, it will be very difficult to miss a call. During the entire period of using the phone, there were no problems with wireless modules.
3G and WiFi speed test
GPS test in NAVITEL program
But he didn’t catch the 4G network from the megaphone. Perhaps the smartphone does not support the frequencies of my operator. 
The phone works, as already mentioned, running MIUI v6. This is not just an add-on with a couple of changes, it is a full-fledged firmware that has almost nothing to do with bare Android. I will not describe all the subtleties, because it is worthy of a separate article and not even one. Let me just say that the OS is very convenient, but with its own characteristics.
Of course, beginners will have to get used to the new interface and bright animation, but usually this addiction happens very quickly.
You can control fonts, making them from very small to huge.
For older people, you can activate the "for the elderly" mode (large icons, icons and fonts with only the most requested functions placed on the table) 
You can get acquainted with the miui v6 shell in more detail at 
Most of the space under the back cover of the smartphone is occupied by the battery. 
This model uses a lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh. 
Battery weight: 42 gr. 
In normal use mode with automatic brightness and data transfer mobile network and Wi-Fi, and more than two hours of talking on the phone - the operating time was more than 4 hours, and the total time battery life was a little over two days. 
The smartphone has two cameras, the main one is 8 MP (Omnivision), and the front one is 2 MP.
Camera settings are very familiar, among them there is HDR mode, panorama, timer, skin tone, night mode, plot and manual mode. It is also possible to select filters before shooting. The front camera is able to indicate the age and gender of the person whose face is in the frame. Video settings are simpler: select video quality, focus mode. Among the additional modes, only fast shooting is available.
In my opinion, the quality of the photos is quite good.
Basic camera settings.
The smartphone takes pictures at a resolution of 3200x2400.
Examples of photos taken with the main camera in automatic mode:
Overall, this is very good camera, its capabilities are more than enough for the average amateur mobile phones. However, for selfie fans, permission front camera 2 megapixels may not be enough.
Video is recorded in MPEG 4 format with a resolution of 1920x1080.
Unboxing video.
Conclusion
The purchase is a smart purchase. This phone can do a lot of what you need. It also has a very attractive price. A small amount of RAM should not scare you, this problem is easily solved by simply disabling unused applications. If your budget allows you to buy Red Me 2, I can safely say that you will not be able to buy such a phone anywhere for a similar price. However, if you can make a more expensive purchase, we recommend Xiaomi Me or Note.
Advantages:
Small dimensions and light weight;
Screen with high resolution, bright colors and large viewing angle;
Advanced operating system;
Not a bad camera;
Low price.
Flaws:
Small amount of RAM;
Low resolution front camera.
In the end, it all depends on the planned budget and what you need a smartphone for. If the listed disadvantages do not bother you, then this is a good option.
Thank you for your attention!
Enjoy the shopping!