Xiaomi has launched Redmi Y2 in India at price Rs 9,999. The main special feature about this Redmi Y2 smartphone is the 16 megapixel camera. Rs 9,999 is the price for 3GB/32GB version, while the other variant which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB memory is priced at Rs 12,999 only. If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with a good front camera, then definitely Xiaomi Redmi Y2 shall be a good option for you.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes with MIUI 9 which is based on Android Oreo operating system. It is a Dual SIM smartphone, as well as there is a microSD card slot which will allow you to get further storage up to 256GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes with 5.99 inch display screen which is an IPS LCD HD+ display screen having resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It comes with 18:9 aspect ratio.
Redmi Y2 is powered with 2.0GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and it comes with Adreno 506 GPU. A good thing is that Xiaomi has provided microSD card slot not only in the 3GB variant, but also in the 4GB variant.
At the rear side of the device, you’ll find dual cameras which are 12 megapixel and a 5 megapixel camera. Some of the best camera features provided by Xiaomi in Redmi Y2 are bokeh effect, AI for beautifying images etc. The front camera is a 16 megapixel camera, and Xiaomi has even provided soft LED flash so that you won’t have problem of taking selfies in less light. You can use the front camera to even shoot in bokeh and portrait mode.
The connectivity features provided by Xiaomi in Redmi Y2 are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy, microUSB 2.0, GPS, IR blaster, 4G VoLTE support and there is even a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor provided by Xiaomi in this smartphone.
Redmi Y2 is powered with 3080 mAh battery, and that’s why you’ll be able to use it for a day or even more on a single charge. There is no fast charging option provided by Xiaomi in this device, and that’s why it takes around 2 hours and more to get fully charged.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is going be available in 3 colors options which are Dark Grey, Gold and Rose Gold.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 seems to be an impressive smartphone as per the price, especially considering the dual rear cameras and front camera of 16 megapixel. You can compare it with Asus Zenfone Max Pro, Redmi 5, Oppo Realme 1 and some of the other popular smartphones in the low price segment.