Redmi S2
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Xiaomi}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
|name = Redmi S2
(Redmi Y2 in India)
|image = Xiaomi Redmi S2.jpg
|caption =
|modelnumber = M1803E6G, M1803E6H, M1803E6I
|manufacturer = Xiaomi
|slogan =
|series = Redmi/Redmi Y
|status =
|predecessor = Redmi Y1
|successor = Redmi Y3
| colors =
|networks = 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
|os = Original: Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9
Current: Android 9 Pie 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
|size =
|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
|connectivity =
|sound = Mono loudspeaker
|released = May 2018
|website = {{URL|https://www.mi.com/global/redmi-s2/specs}}
}}
The Redmi S2, also known as Redmi Y2 in India, is a budget smartphone released by Xiaomi under the series Redmi in May 2018. It is the successor to Redmi Y1.{{cite web|url= https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_(redmi_y2)-9185.php|title= Redmi S2|last= |first= |date= |website= GSMArena|publisher= |access-date= |quote= |archive-date= May 16, 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210516194914/https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_(redmi_y2)-9185.php|url-status= live}}
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."{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Amritanshu |date=June 7, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: Jack of all, ace at selfies |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/070618/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-selfie-price-india-vs-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-10.html |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} 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."{{Cite web |last=Ronny |first=Ehsanur Raza |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi S2 |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bytes/xiaomi-redmi-s2-review-price-features-and-specifications-1628383 |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=The Daily Star |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120458/https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bytes/xiaomi-redmi-s2-review-price-features-and-specifications-1628383 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Sudhanshu |date=June 8, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/xiaomi-redmi-y2 |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=TechRadar |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225123107/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/xiaomi-redmi-y2 |url-status=live }} 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".{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Subhrojit |date=June 12, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Review : Jack of all trades, master of one |url=https://www.digit.in/reviews/mobile-phones/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-131941.html |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=Digit |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120501/https://www.digit.in/reviews/mobile-phones/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-131941.html |url-status=live }} Khalid Anzar of Business Standard wrote the overall performance of the smartphone as a "great proposition as a selfie smartphone in the budget segment".{{Cite web |last=Anzar |first=Khalid |date=June 12, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: A budget smartphone with great camera, battery life |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/xiaomi-redmi-y2-review-a-budget-smartphone-with-great-camera-battery-life-118061200253_1.html |access-date=March 3, 2024 |website=Business Standard |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} Saurabh Singh of India Today wrote that the Redimi Y2 was "better, nay, way better than the Redmi Y1",{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |date=June 11, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 review: The best all-round camera phone under Rs 10,000 |url=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 |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }} 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".{{Cite news |last=Bajaj |first=Karan |date=June 22, 2018 |title=Redmi Y2 review: Premium features on a budget |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/redmi-y2-review-premium-features-on-a-budget/articleshow/64692466.cms |access-date=March 4, 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225120454/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/redmi-y2-review-premium-features-on-a-budget/articleshow/64692466.cms |url-status=live }} The smartphone was also reviewed by Shruti Dhapola of The Indian Express,{{Cite web |last=Dhapola |first=Shruti |date=June 8, 2018 |title=Redmi Y2 launched at Rs 9,999, Xiaomi's MIUI 10 Global ROM also revealed |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/xiaomi-redmi-y2-miui-10-launched-in-india-price-in-india-features-specifications-amazon-sale-5207936/ |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=March 1, 2024 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live }} Mike Wobker of Notebookcheck,{{Cite web |last=Wobker |first=Mike |date=July 16, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi S2 Smartphone Review |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-S2-Smartphone-Review.316524.0.html |website=Notebookcheck |access-date=November 28, 2023 |archive-date=January 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117023716/https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-S2-Smartphone-Review.316524.0.html |url-status=live }} and by Hindustan Times.{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2018 |title=Xiaomi Redmi Y2 vs Redmi Y1: Specifications, features, price compared |url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/xiaomi-redmi-y2-vs-redmi-y1-specifications-features-price-compared-story-LKHv466lXFbnbQ2Po0zjzL.html |access-date=March 4, 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}
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