Redmi S2 Explained

Redmi S2 Redmi Y2
Modelnumber:	M1803E6G, M1803E6H, M1803E6I
Brand:	Redmi
Manufacturer:	Xiaomi
Predecessor:	Redmi Y1
Networks:	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi
Os:	Android 9 with MIUI 12
Soc:	Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Cpu:	Octa-core 2.0 GHz (8x Cortex-A53)
Gpu:	Adreno 506
Rear Camera:	12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera:	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Memory:	3/4GB
Weight:	170g
Display:	5.99", 16:9, 720x1440, IPS LCD, 269 ppi
Storage:	32/64 GB
Memory Card:	microSD
Battery:	3080 mAh
Input:	MicroUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack
Type:	Smartphone
Form:	Slate
Sound:	Mono loudspeaker
Released:	May 2018

The Redmi Y2, also referred to as Redmi S2, is a budget smartphone released by Xiaomi under the sub-brand Redmi in May 2018. It is the successor to Redmi Y1.^[1]

Reception

Amritanshu Mukherjee from Deccan Chronicle praised the smartphone's battery functions, design, and model, writing overall "Redmi Y2 is a great budget smartphone that ticks all the right boxes and specialises in the optics department. If you are seeking good camera performance fused in a package that is overall a great daily driver, then look no further."^[2] Ehsanur Raza Ronny from The Daily Star rated the smartphone a 6.75, stating "Xiaomi has made an excellent budget device which is jam-packed with good features."^[3] Sudhanshu Singh from TechRadar rated the smartphone 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the smartphone's front camera features and its build, but also stating that it was "slightly bulky" and its poor handling with one hand.^[4] Subhrojit Mallick of Digit wrote "The Redmi Y2 doesn’t bring anything groundbreaking to the table. It's bland, but functional", blaming the smartphone for its image quality and battery life, but described its design as "predictable, but reliable".^[5] Khalid Anzar of Business Standard wrote the overall performance of the smartphone as a "great proposition as a selfie smartphone in the budget segment".^[6] Saurabh Singh of India Today wrote that the Redimi Y2 was "better, nay, way better than the Redmi Y1",^[7] while Karan Bajaj of The Economic Times wrote "In our opinion, the Redmi Y2 proves to be a great all-rounder smartphone for its price", but also wrote that the troubling factor was "at the same price you also have the option of the Redmi Note 5. The Note 5 has a metal body, similar hardware specifications but a bigger 4,000mAh battery".^[8] The smartphone was also reviewed by Shruti Dhapola of The Indian Express,^[9] Mike Wobker of Notebookcheck,^[10] and by Hindustan Times.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Redmi S2. GSMArena. May 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516194914/https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_(redmi_y2)-9185.php. live.
2. Web site: Mukherjee . Amritanshu . June 7, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: Jack of all, ace at selfies . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120458/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/070618/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-selfie-price-india-vs-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-10.html . live .
3. Web site: Ronny . Ehsanur Raza . September 3, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi S2 . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120458/https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bytes/xiaomi-redmi-s2-review-price-features-and-specifications-1628383 . live .
4. Web site: Singh . Sudhanshu . June 8, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225123107/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/xiaomi-redmi-y2 . live .
5. Web site: Mallick . Subhrojit . June 12, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Review : Jack of all trades, master of one . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120501/https://www.digit.in/reviews/mobile-phones/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-131941.html . live .
6. Web site: Anzar . Khalid . June 12, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: A budget smartphone with great camera, battery life . March 3, 2024 . . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120455/https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-a-budget-smartphone-with-great-camera-battery-life-118061200253_1.html . live .
7. Web site: Singh . Saurabh . June 11, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: The best all-round camera phone under Rs 10,000 . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225115353/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/reviews/story/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-the-best-all-round-camera-phone-under-rs-10-000-1255074-2018-06-08 . live .
8. News: Bajaj . Karan . June 22, 2018 . Redmi Y2 review: Premium features on a budget . March 4, 2024 . . 0013-0389 . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120454/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/redmi-y2-review-premium-features-on-a-budget/articleshow/64692466.cms . live .
9. Web site: Dhapola . Shruti . June 8, 2018 . Redmi Y2 launched at Rs 9,999, Xiaomi’s MIUI 10 Global ROM also revealed . March 4, 2024 . . en . March 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240301214615/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/xiaomi-redmi-y2-miui-10-launched-in-india-price-in-india-features-specifications-amazon-sale-5207936/ . live .
10. Web site: Wobker . Mike . July 16, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi S2 Smartphone Review . Notebookcheck . November 28, 2023 . January 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117023716/https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-S2-Smartphone-Review.316524.0.html . live .
11. Web site: June 7, 2018 . Xiaomi Redmi Y2 vs Redmi Y1: Specifications, features, price compared . March 4, 2024 . . en . February 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120458/https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/xiaomi-redmi-y2-vs-redmi-y1-specifications-features-price-compared-story-LKHv466lXFbnbQ2Po0zjzL.html . live .