Xiaomi launches Redmi S2 with AI-based 16 MP front facing camera

Xiaomi Redmi S2

Xiaomi has launched a new smartphone dubbed Redmi S2 under the Redmi S-series in China. The device is positioned below the Redmi Note 5 in its domestic market. The company seems to have perfectly understood that camera phones are usually very expensive and it has decided to release a device which can offer a strong camera experience in a price range in which it is very hard to find one. Dual-camera technology has quickly filtered down to cheaper smartphones, hitting entry-level devices too. The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the latest budget phone with dual cameras.

The handset sports a 12MP and 5MP dual camera on the back, enabling portrait mode shots. Selfie duties are handled by a 16MP snapper with pixel-binning tech for better pub selfies. The front-facing camera also takes care of facial recognition, if you don’t care for the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi S2 packs a 12MP  + 5MP dual rear camera setup. Other features include PDAF autofocus, f/2.2 aperture, facial recognition, LED and AI Portrait mode among others. Up front, there is a 16MP sensor along with AI Smart Beauty, AI Portrait Mode and Face unlock among others.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth v4.2, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, and proximity sensor among others. The device will be made available in Champagne Gold, Platinum Silver and Rose Gold colour variants.

As for the pricing, for the 3GB of RAM/32GB storage of storage, the device costs CNY 999 (approximately Rs 10,500) and for the 4GB of RAM/64GB of storage, it is priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs 13,500).

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

	Xiaomi Redmi S2	Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm, 170 grams	158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm, 180 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	5.99 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 269 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.5	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9.5	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 16 MP front camera	12 MP f/2.2 5 MP front camera	12 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3080 mAh Charging 5V / 2A	4000 mAh Fast Charging 5V / 2A	4000 mAh, Fast Charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot