Xiaomi redmi 2a

Xiaomi is one of the brands in better shape on the mobile landscape. The Chinese company offers products with excellent value for money, both high-end and entry-level. The Xiaomi Redmi 2A is proof of the latter, with a 4.7-inch format and a set of balanced specifications for a price that will be around 90 euros. These features have a quad - core processor, one internal memory of 8 GB, a rear camera of eight megapixels or the ability to take the same time two SIMsto unite our personal life and work life. We decipher all the keys to this input model in a thorough analysis.

Design and display

The design of the Xiaomi Redmi 2A opts for a solution widely used in entry-level equipment: color. This model will be available in five different colors: black, white, pink, green and yellow. At the level of shapes, the Chinese company has opted for a somewhat rounded casing that favors the idea of ​​being in front of a compact and easy-to-grip model. The weight of this equipment stands at 133 grams and it is 9.4 millimeters thick . It is not a particularly slim design but it remains competitive.

As for the screen of this smartphone, an IPS panel with HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels is used. This resolution gives a density of 312 dots per inch, a good level of detail to enjoy the contents of the equipment. In addition, the use of IPS technology favors good viewing angles of up to 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically.

Memory and power

To work this phone uses a quad-core processor with a power of 1.5 GHz together with a 1 GB RAM. Without being a very powerful set, it should allow us to use the Android system and the vast majority of applications and games on the platform without problems. The internal memory amounts to 8 GB, an amount that remains around 6 GB to store our personal files once we subtract the space occupied by the system and the pre-installed apps. Users who need a larger capacity can get hold of a Micro SD memory card of up to 32GB. Another option is to bet on an online storage system of the type ofDropbox or Google Drive, which offer good amounts of free space (although it requires us to be connected to access the files).

Photographic camera

Despite being an entry phone, Xiaomi has not wanted to neglect the photographic section of this model. Specifically, the Redmi 2A bets on an 8 megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. This functionality is completed with 1080p high resolution video recording . In the front area we have a camera of 2 - megapixel both selfies to carry out as video conferencing apps like Skype or Hangouts.

Operating system and applications

In the guts of this phone is Android 4.4 KitKat version . This is one of the latest revisions of Google's operating system, with a notable improvement in the performance of menus and processes, even on the most technically limited mobiles. In addition, every time we listen to a song we will see its cover on the mobile lock screen. Of course, it may be missing that Xiaomi initially bet on the most recent version of Android 5.0 Lollipop, which has been circulating in the market for a few months. What it has done is to introduce its own layer of MIUI V6 software to personalize and improve the experience of using the phone.

Apart from the system's own functionalities, Android stands out for the ability to enjoy more than a million and a half apps in its official Google Play store (plus the applications that we can get in alternative stores). This wide variety of names is also complemented by numerous quality titles, which will allow us to personalize the phone to our liking. Among the names that make the most noise we find titles such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Clash of Clans, WhatsApp and a long etcetera. Nor should we forget the weight of Google's own applications. For example, we are in danger of spending hours glued to the screen with the latest kitten videos or musical hits on YouTube. GmailIt is a very useful platform to manage our email and Google Maps allows us to find almost any address on the map and navigate to it. In addition, a tool that has gained a lot of weight is Google Now, with an increasingly refined and complete operation to offer us relevant information according to our preferences.

Connectivity

Within the field of connections, the main attraction of the Redmi 2A is the possibility of using two SIM cards at the same time. A good way to carry our personal line and our work line on the same phone. Despite its low price, this equipment is compatible with high-speed 4G networks of up to 150 Mbps, a functionality that allows us to squeeze all the juice out of this technology that is being deployed very quickly in Spain. When we are at home we can save on mobile data through the WiFi connection. Other model connections include Bluetooth 4.0 to sync compatible devices, WiFi Direct, and GPS with A-GPSto locate ourselves on the map or navigate anywhere with apps like Google Maps or Waze.

Autonomy, price and opinions

The Xiaomi Redmi 2A incorporates a 2,200 milliamp battery with a Samsung invoice. Although the details on the time of use have not been revealed, it is to be expected that this equipment can withstand a whole day of use without problems. What Xiaomi has revealed is that this battery has a fast charging system 40% faster than other batteries. The Xiaomi Redmi 2A will hit the market over the next few days (expected on April 8) for a price of around 90 euros. Without a doubt, a competitor that can show its teeth to proposals such as the Motorola Moto E, with a good balance between price and technical specifications. And all this with the attraction of being compatible with 4G networks and with the possibility of using two SIM cards at the same time. A perfect proposal to make contact with the Android world.

Xiaomi Redmi 2A datasheet

Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 2A

screen

Size	4.7 inch
Resolution	1,280 x 720 pixels
Density	312 ppi
Technology	IPS LCD
Protection	-

Design

Dimensions	9.4 mm thick
Weight	133 grams
Colors	Black / White / Yellow / Green / Pink
Waterproof	Not

Camera

Resolution	8 megapixels
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Video	Full HD 1,080 pixels at 30 frames per second
Features	Autofocus f / 2.2 aperture 28mm
Front camera	2 megapixels, video recording at 720 pixels @ 30 frames per second

Multimedia

Formats	-
Radio	-
Sound	Headphone & Speaker
Features	Voice dictation Voice recording Double microphone with noise reduction

software

Operating system	Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6 customization layer
Extra applications	Gmail Google Maps YouTube Google Chrome App Store Google Play

Power

CPU processor	1.5 GHz quad-core processor
Graphics processor (GPU)	Mali T628
RAM	1 GigaByte

Memory

Internal memory	8 GigaBytes
Extension	Yes, with MicroSD card up to 32 GigaBytes

Connections

Mobile Network	4G LTE
Wifi	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n
GPS location	GPS with a-GPS, GLONASS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
DLNA	Not
NFC	Not
Connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio	3.5 mm minijack
Bands	4G: TDD-LTE (B38 / B39 / B40 / B41: 2555-2655MHz) 3G: TD-SCDMA (B34 / B39) 2G: GSM (B2 / B3 / B8)
Others	Create WiFi zone Dual-SIM slot WiFi Direct WiFi Play

Autonomy

Removable	-
Capacity	2,200 mAh, fast charge (40% more)
Standby duration	-
Duration in use	-

+ info

Release date	Coming soon
Manufacturer's website	Xiaomi

Price: approximately 90 euros