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Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB to go on open sale tomorrow

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Soon after making the 16GB variant of the device available sans 
registration, Chinese tech company Xiaomi has announced that the 64GB 
variant of the Mi 4 smartphone will go on open sale on March 28, 2015. 
This however looks like a one day affair, as the company has 
specifically mentioned that the Mi 4 64GB will be available via open 
sale tomorrow.<br />
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The Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB will be exclusively available via online retailer Flipkart at a price of <span class="rupee">Rs.</span>23,999. The company took to its official @MiIndiaOfficial Twitter handle to make the formal announcement.<br />
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The company has however not detailed the exact number of units that 
would be made available for sale. Considering Xiaomi's track record, we 
expect the available units to go out of stock in a jiffy. <br />
The
 Xiaomi Mi 4 features a 5-inch full-HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 
display with a 1080x1920 pixels resolution that roughly translates to 
441 ppi. It is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 
processor coupled with Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB RAM.<br />
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The device 
runs Android 4.4.3 KitKat out-of-the-box with the company's own MIUI 6 
on top. It sports a 13MP rear autofocus with LED flash and an 8MP front 
camera. It is backed by a 3080 mAh battery and supports 4G LTE.</div>
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How does Xiaomi's MiPad stack up against its rivals?

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<br />As soon as we received Xiaomi's media invite for its March 12 India 
launch event, our whole team was instantly divided into two quarters. 
The question was whether or not the company would launch two devices: 
the Redmi 2 and/or the MiPad. The invite of course dropped in hints for 
both the devices, but some of us were still uncertain if the long 
delayed MiPad would eventually see the light of day in India anytime 
soon. After a long hiatus of almost 9 months, Xiaomi's first ever table 
finally arrived in India.<br />
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The company as per tradition also priced it aggressively at <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>12,999.
 Whether or not it justifies its price is still to be seen, in India, 
that is. It's good that the company realized that, "hey, we've been 
stupendously late with this one, let's not frustrate them anymore" when 
it decided to drop their usual flash sale method to sell the device 
here. Now that's saying a lot for the company's first ever tablet 
offering.<br />
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Companies like Xiaomi tend to produce devices as per 
demand; not a piece less, not a piece more. At the same time they 
replace their devices with new, upgraded variants: making the older ones
 obsolete. Take for instance the classic case of the Redmi 2, the 
company seems to have discontinued the original Redmi 1S as it is no 
longer up for buy on Flipkart. The Redmi 2 will go for sale on March 24,
 again via the flash sale method.<br />
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That said Xiaomi has built quite
 a reputation for itself in a very short time period, not for churning 
out some of the more interestingly specd gadgets, but their hugely 
aggressive pricing. The MiPad comes at a price of <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>12,999
 that when you go through its spec sheet would seem you're paying for 
peanuts, but what you're getting is a piece every bit as premium as say 
the Nexus 9, even the iPad Mini to an extent.<br />
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So, how exactly does
 the MiPad stack up against its rivals? In hindsight, it appears as if 
the MiPad is some kind of cross between the iPad Mini and the Nexus 9, 
both very powerful devices.<br />
On first look, the MiPad looks like an
 iPhone 5C on steroids. Look at it this way, if Apple ever decided to 
make an iPad Mini out of plastic, well, the MiPad would be what it 
should look like.<br />
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Considering the fact that Xiaomi doesn't shy 
away from cladding its devices with metal (the Mi4 is a classic 
example), it's only obvious why the MiPad is all plastic: too much 
inspiration kills the fun.<br />
The MiPad features a 7.9-inch IPS LCD 
capacitive touchscreen display with a 1536 x2048 pixels resolution that 
roughly translates to 324 ppi. This is the exact resolution as the iPad 
mini with Retina Display. Although the Nexus 9 has the same resolution, 
it features a larger 8.9-inch screen so the pixel density reduces 
accordingly to 281 ppi.<br />
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The MiPad is powered by a 2.2 GHz 
quad-core Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU alongside ULP GeForce Kepler GPU and 2GB 
RAM. The Nexus 9 on the other hand is powered by a 2.3 GHz dual-core 
Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU with Kepler DX1 GPU and 2GB RAM.<br />
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Just for some
 backgrounder here, both the MiPad and the Nexus 9 have the same Nvidia 
Tegra Chip, or 'Super Chip' as Nvidia likes to call it. Still there's a 
difference between the two: the quad-core A15 CPU on-board the MiPad 
comes with only 32-bit capabilities, while the dual-core Denver CPU in 
the Nexus 9 has 64-bit capabilities. Essentially the MiPad should be 
able to utilize all the "console-like K1 specs" of this CPU, but the ARM
 v8-based central processor design of the Tegra K1 in the Nexus 9 can 
take better advantage of Lollipop support for 64-bit CPU architectures.<br />
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In
 that case, the Nexus 9 is a future proof device, but since we are still
 some distance away from having apps that could utilize Lollipop's 
64-bit capabilities to full extent, the MiPad is still not all that 
dated after all. Also, the fact that you're paying an exact double for 
something that is not even available yet in the case of the Nexus 9 may 
be the driving force for people to invest their money on the MiPad.<br />
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There
 is going to be some difference in the level of graphics of course, but 
we will have to wait for the detailed review of the MiPad before we can 
comment on that aspect. <br />
One thing that is expected to up the 
MiPad's value for money quotient is its support for Micro-SD card (up to
 128GB). Both the Nexus 9 and the iPad Mini with Retina Display lack the
 same. <br />
The MiPad is backed by a 6700 mAh battery, same as the 
Nexus 9. The iPad Mini on the other hand comes with a smaller 6470 mAh 
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The MiPad runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box with 
the company's heavily customized MIUI 6 on top. While we like the iOS 8 
inspired MIUI 6 for its ability to integrate the look and feel of iOS 
with the core functionality of Android, we are yet to fully test how 
well Xiaomi has modified the same for it first tablet.<br />
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Some of you may argue why compare the MiPad that costs just <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>12,999
 to the iPad Mini and the Nexus 9 that cost a good double to it at all. 
The point we are trying to make here is, the MiPad takes a lot of 
inspiration from the look and feel of the iPad Mini and the Android 
experience on the Nexus 9. Therefore the comparison is only fair. That 
said, the fact that the MiPad costs peanuts in comparison to both the 
devices yet brings a little of both to the table is surely going to 
tempt users into trying it out. <br />
Watch this space for our detailed review of the Xiaomi MiPad. </div>
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Not just watch, Xiaomi also working on smart shoes

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China's Li Ning Co Ltd is teaming up with Chinese smartphone maker 
Xiaomi to produce a new generation of "smart" running shoes this year, 
in the sports brand's latest effort to revive its waning fortunes.<br />
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Li
 Ning, backed by private equity powerhouse TPG Capital and Singapore 
wealth fund GIC, warned in January that it expects to post its third 
consecutive full-year loss, as it grapples with a restructuring, bloated
 inventories and slowing demand following the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.<br />
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Li
 Ning's efforts to recapture its glory days by appealing to a younger 
generation have been evident in its product design and high-profile 
marketing campaigns. In 2013, it signed a multi-million dollar 
sponsorship deal with NBA basketball superstar Dwayne Wade.<br />
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Li 
Ning said its partnership with Huami Technology, the fitness wearable 
company behind the Mi band and part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, is the 
first collaboration between sports and "smart" technology in China.<br />
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"We
 have chosen to collaborate with the Mi band because of Huami 
Technology's strength in "smart" wearable products," Li Ning said in a 
statement on Monday. "We hope to use this opportunity to provide 
professional "smart" running shoes to running enthusiasts in China at an
 affordable price."<br />
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"Smart" chips are to be placed in the soles of
 Li Ning running shoes. The "smart" running shoes will be connected to a
 Xiaomi mobile app, allowing runners to keep track of their progress and
 results, analyse their form, and monitor their achievements.<br />
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Li Ning is due to announce its 2014 results on Wednesday. </div>
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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Moto E (Gen 2): Everything you must know

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Now that the cat's out of the bag, and we have both the low budget 
yet freakishly functional devices: the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and the Moto E 
(Gen 2) in India, we decided to pitch in and bring you the differences 
between the two: help you decide which one's good for you. <br />
Both 
the Moto E (Gen 1) as well as the Xiaomi Redmi 1S were hot critic 
favorites upon launch setting benchmarks for how budget devices ought to
 be: value for money. And, looking at the spec sheets of both their 
successors, one thing is certain: Motorola and Xiaomi have not 
disappointed us, at least on paper.<br />
Here's a quick look at the differences between the Redmi 2 and the Moto E (Gen 2):<br />
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Design</h2>
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2:</b> 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in) 133 g<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2): </b>129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm (5.11 x 2.63 x 0.48 in) 145 g  <br />
Both
 the original Redmi 1S and the Moto E (Gen 1) were fairly decent looking
 devices, however, of the two Xiaomi's offering somehow appeared better 
looking in contrast. One thing that brought the Redmi 1S down was its 
weight: simply put it was 'fat' and chunky.<br />
It's nice to see 
Xiaomi has worked on that aspect and significantly toned down the Redmi 
2, which is way lighter than the original, even lighter than the Moto E 
(Gen 2).<br />
In terms of looks, the Redmi 2 follows close on the heels
 of its predecessor, which is not bad since the original was fairly 
decent looking. That said we would have liked some changes here and 
there so it looked somewhat new. The Moto E (Gen 2) also doesn't budge a
 lot from the design of the original Moto E, save some changes here and 
there. It now comes with a single chrome speaker grill, replacing the 
dual grills found in last year's model. Also, the back panel in the Moto
 E (Gen 2) is now non-removable.<br />
Design taste is of course 
subjective, however, we feel the Mot E (Gen 2) with its personalized 
colored bands looks a little more youthful and funky in comparison to 
the Redmi 2. However, the Redmi 2 gives you the option of a removable 
back cover with a removable battery, which most buyers would like.<br />
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This
 is one area where the Xiaomi Redmi 2 should win hands down. It features
 a 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 720x1280 
pixels resolution that roughly translates to 312 ppi. It's true that 
Xiaomi has retained the display specifications of the original Redmi 1S 
in the Redmi 2, however, we were pretty pleased with the brightness and 
viewing angles of the original for its price, and the Redmi 2 should not
 be any less.<br />
The Moto E (Gen 2) on the other hand comes with a 
bigger display than the original Moto E, however, it retains its 
resolution and pixel density, which means the display shall hurt a bit 
more on the Moto E (Gen 2), considering that the original was no display
 marvel. <br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2:</b> 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 720x1280 pixels resolution<br />(~312 ppi pixel density) Corning Gorilla Glass 2<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2): </b>4.5-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 540x960 pixels resolution<br />(~245 ppi pixel density) Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating<br />
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Performance</h2>
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The
 Redmi 2 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8916 
Snapdragon 410 CPU with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM, a significant 
upgrade over the Redmi 1S. There is a second limited edition variant 
that will ship with 2GB RAM, same CPU though at a later date 
(undisclosed).<br />
The Moto E (Gen 2) 3G that is available for now is 
powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU with Adreno 
302 GPU and 1GB RAM, which is same as found in last year's model. Now, 
the 4G variant of the Moto E (Gen 2) will ship with a 1.2GHz quad-core 
64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with the same 1GB RAM. It is 
expected to be available sometime in May, 2015.<br />
Of course, the Moto E (Gen 2) 4G makes more sense when comparing with the Redmi 2 and it's not available for now.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2:</b> 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM, 8GB internal expandable up to 32GB<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2): </b>1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU with Adreno 302 GPU and 1GB RAM, 8GB internal expandable up to 32GB<br />
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Software</h2>
This
 is one area that shall depend upon the discretion of the user. While 
the Moto E (Gen 2) runs Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out-of-the-box, the Redmi
 2 runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6 on top.<br />
All Motorola 
devices give you stock Android experience, it's as real as it gets. The 
new Moto E comes with the very latest Android iteration. <br />
Some 
parts of Xiaomi's MIUI 6 have undoubtedly been borrowed straight out of 
Apple's textbook, however, at the price Xiaomi sells its devices it's a 
great deal to have the functionality of Android along with the look and 
feel of some iOS thrown in. That said Lollipop still has an edge and is 
definitely a better looking one too.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2): </b>Android 5.0.2 Lollipop<br />
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<h2>
Camera</h2>
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Let's
 be honest, Motorola devices don't have the best of cameras around. 
Xiaomi on the other hand is known to pack in decent snappers in all its 
devices. In our review of the original Redmi 1S and the Redmi Note, we 
found the cameras on board fairly decent for their price range. Sadly, 
the same cannot be said about Motorola devices, the Moto E in 
particular.<br />
<br />
Even specs wise, the Moto E (Gen 2) fails to raise 
eyebrows, but is indeed an improvement over the original Moto E 
especially since it now comes with autofocus abilities, and also decks 
in a front VGA snapper. An LED flash is still missing though.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2:</b> Rear: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash<br />1080p@30fps<br />Front: 2 MP, 720p<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2):</b> Rear: 5 MP, autofocus<br />720p@30fps<br />Front: VGA<br />
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Battery</h2>
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Both
 the original Moto E and the Redmi 1S were hailed for their good battery
 life, however, the Moto E was benchmark setting in this department. <br />
We
 believe the traditional shall continue with their latest renditions, 
although the Moto E (Gen 2) seems to have an upper hand yet again, at 
least on paper.<br />
It's good to see both Xiaomi and Motorola bumping 
up their batteries: the Moto E (Gen 2) now comes with a 2390mAh battery,
 while the Redmi 2 decks in a 2200mAh battery.<br />
That said the Moto E's battery is non-removable while users can remove/change the battery in case of the Redmi 2.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>2200 mAh<br />
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<b>Moto E (Gen 2):</b> 2390 mAh battery <br />
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<h2>
Value</h2>
Both the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and the Moto E (Gen 2) 3G have been priced at <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>6,999
 and will be available for grabs exclusively via Flipkart. However, as 
is now synonymous with Xiaomi products in India, the Redmi 2 will be 
available via the much-loathed flash sale method. The Moto E (Gen 2) is 
now available to buy online, while the first flash sale of the Redmi 2 
will be held on 24 March, 2015.<br />
In terms of specifications set, 
the Xiaomi Redmi 2 clearly has an upper hand over the Moto E (Gen 2) 3G.
 The 4G LTE variant of the Moto E (Gen 2) seems more sense when you 
compare with the Redmi 2, however, there is still some time before it 
becomes available for sale.<br />
Our verdict: if you can go through the
 ordeal of the flash sale method, you should go for the Redmi 2. In case
 you want an easy buy, the Moto E (Gen 2) 3G should be every bit a 
capable device. The 4G variant will be price a little higher than the 3G
 one, however, we suggest you wait for it. In case you're in a hurry, 
you can go for either: the Moto E will give you stock Lollipop 
out-of-the-box as also a bigger battery (non-removable), the Redmi 2 
will of course give you more power and 4G at the same price. </div>
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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Moto E (Gen 2): Everything you must know

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Redmi 1S: Everything you must know

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Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 2 in January 2015, only now it has 
arrived in India. It's not all that surprising since companies like 
Xiaomi tend to manufacture devices as per demand, and not in bulk 
therefore all its devices tend to have different availability schedule 
depending on region.<br />
Now that it has arrived, the question is: is 
it a worthy upgrade? Without mincing any words here, let's just say, yes
 it is, at least on paper. Also the fact that Xiaomi has kept its price 
constant at <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>6,999 is a good 
thing and is likely to hurt rivals in this price range. More 
importantly, it's going head to head with the just launched Moto E (Gen 
2), an equally capable device.<br />
We give you a step by step guide to the key differences between the Redmi 2 and the original Redmi 1S: <br />
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<h2>
Design</h2>
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Keeping
 the original design aesthetics of the Redmi 1S intact, Xiaomi has 
worked a great deal at ensuring that the Redmi 2 is thinner and slimmer 
at the same time when compared with the original. While the Redmi 1S was
 more like a brick of a device, weighing a whopping 158 g for a 4.7-inch
 frame, the new Redmi 2 is now way slimmer at 133 g. <br />
Therefore, although the Redmi 2 still remains to be a 4.7-incher, it is visibly smaller and lighter than the Redmi 1S.<br />
While
 we would have liked some changes in the design aspect here and there, 
it's nice that Xiaomi has toned down the original which was way too 
chunky for our liking. Also, the Redmi 2 still comes with a removable 
back cover with a removable battery, which is nice considering more and 
more companies are now going for non-removable batteries.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2:</b> 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in) 133 g<br /><b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S:</b> 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in) 158 g <br />
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Display</h2>
The
 Xiaomi Redmi 2 retains the original display configuration of the Redmi 
1S, meaning a 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 
720x1280 pixels resolution that roughly translates to 312ppi. We were 
pretty satisfied with the Redmi 1S's display and viewing angles in our 
review. Therefore, the Redmi 2 is likely going to give you more or less 
the same experience in this department.<br />
That said the Redmi 2 now comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for added protection. The same was missing in the original. <br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>4.7-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 720x1280 pixels resolution<br />(~312 ppi pixel density) Corning Gorilla Glass 2<br /><b> </b><br />
<b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S: </b>4.7-inch HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a 720x1280 pixels resolution<br />(~312 ppi pixel density) AGC Dragontrail glass<br />
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<h2>
Performance</h2>
The
 Redmi 2 receives a major bump in the processing department and now 
comes with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU with 
Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM. Moreover, a limited edition of the device is
 expected to be available soon that will come with 2GB RAM, keeping the 
CPU and GPU constant. <br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM, 8GB internal expandable up to 32GB<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S: </b>1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 CPU with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB RAM, 8GB internal expandable up to 32GB<br />
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Software</h2>
This
 is also one area that sees a significant improvement in the Redmi 2. 
The device runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box with MIUI 6 on top. 
Now MIUI 6 is a significant design overhaul over MIUI 5. In our detailed
 comparison between the MIUI 6 and MIUI 5, we had clearly mentioned that
 the MIUI 5 is clearly one of the better looking UIs out there and every
 bit as functional. <br />
Of course it has some elements taken straight
 out of iOS 8, but overall, it's a pretty well put up UI that is also 
not a major resource hog. <br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6<br /><b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S: </b>Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with MIUI 5<br />
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<h2>
Camera</h2>
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The
 Redmi 2 keeps the rear camera constant, i.e. an 8MP autofocus with LED 
flash and bumps up the front camera to a 2MP in place of the 1.6MP found
 on the Redmi 1S. All Xiaomi devices come with good quality snappers, 
and we believe the cameras on board the Redmi 2 won't be a 
disappointment either.<br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>Rear: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash<br />1080p@30fps<br />Front: 2 MP, 720p<br /><b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S: </b>Rear: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash<br />1080p@30fps<br />Front: 1.6 MP, 720p<br />
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Battery</h2>
The
 Redmi 2 receives a bump in the battery department as well. It is now 
backed by a larger 2200 mAh battery, which is nice to see as Xiaomi has 
significantly slimmed the device yet managed to deck in a larger 
battery. The original Redmi 2 had good battery life, however, we will 
have to wait for the review before saying the same for the Redmi 2. That
 said, the company has bumped up the processor in the Redmi 2 keeping 
the display specs constant. Therefore, the bump in battery is likely to 
compensate for the bumped up processor, but that's not a confirmation. <br />
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<b>Xiaomi Redmi 2: </b>2200 mAh<br /><b>Xiaomi Redmi 1S: </b>2000 mAh battery <br />
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Value</h2>
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The
 Xiaomi Redmi 2 is not a drastic upgrade over the original Redmi 1S. The
 company has kept all the aspects that were well to do in the Redmi 1S 
intact while improving upon the stuff that was bringing the original 
down. They have toned down the size factor (keeping the display 
constant), bumped up the processor, updated it to the latest MIUI, and 
upped the battery in this one. All this while keeping the price same: <span class="rupee">R<span>s.</span></span>6,999.<br />
Also,
 the Redmi 2 is 4G LTE capable, and is certainly a much better option 
than the Lenovo A6000 which is priced the same and is another cheap 4G 
smartphone.<br />
Our verdict: The Redmi 2 is a good upgrade and improves upon the low pointers of the Redmi 1S, which is nice. </div>
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