Entry-level · 2018
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Tecno Pop 6 Pro
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 10W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3080mAh), 10W charging (slow)
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
In the Real World
See how the Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) looks and feels in everyday use.
Full specifications
Display
5.99″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.99″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU
Camera
12 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie
Camera
12 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
12 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.5
Main sensor
Sony IMX486 Exmor RS, 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
3080 mAh · 10 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3080 mAh · 10 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Build & Design
170 g · 8.1 mm
Build & Design
170 g · 8.1 mmHeight
160.7 mm
Width
77.3 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
170 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
Lower benchmark score
78k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower benchmark score
78k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Where to buy
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