Xiaomi Redmi 2 With 4G LTE Support Launched at Rs. 6,999

Xiaomi Redmi 2

 Xiaomi #Redmi 2's price tag, it is likely to get an enthusiastic response similar to its predecessor #Xiaomi Redmi 1S, and it will be interesting to see how well the smartphone performs in the market that now has a lot of competition in sub-Rs. 10,000 segment. Xiaomi says between 30,000 and 50,000 units will be made available in the first flash sale.

The dual-SIM dual-standby Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with HD (720x1280 ppi) resolution and 312ppi, same as the predecessor Redmi 1S. The smartphone will be layered with company's own MIUI 6 skin over Android 4.4 KitKat. The company is also touting 4G dual-SIM functionality, where both SIM card slots support 4G networks.

The budget #smartphone also features regular connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS besides 4G LTE (TDD/FDD) network support for both bands in India. The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is backed by a 2200mAh battery, again a bump from 2000mAh battery on the Redmi 1S. The device weighs 133 grams and is 0.5mm thinner than its predecessor at 9.4mm.

Initially announced in January, the Redmi 2 runs on a 64-bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor (Cortex-A53) coupled with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. The 2GB of RAM and 16GB built-in storage variant, being called a limited edition by the company, will be launched at a later date, and no pricing has been revealed.