Introduction
Smart Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a one of the most affordable PHABLET on the market that only you can get right now. So, if you want to buy as soon as the phone with a big screen, should look to it.
The original Redmi Note was sold out in a jiffy in 2014. Having support setiLTE, his successor Redmi Note 2 can also find a place among the champions of sales. In the first place in the markets of India and China, which traditionally buy products from the Redmi. This does not mean that the phone can not be ordered in the online store or a part of the party will not get another stranam.Evropa and the US also receive the device. The question is in the timing of release of the smartphone on the market.
Just before you go to the telephone survey, it is worth noting that it will be sold in two types. Redmi Note 2 – a more affordable budget series, but Redmi Mi Note 2 – a premium PHABLET, which will go on the market at a very different price. Confuse easily. So be careful. We consider it a budget version.
Key features Redmi Note 2:
– 5,5-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1080p and a density of 401 pixels unit;
– eight-processor MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 clock with operating frequencies of 2.2 GHz or 2.0 (depending on the configuration models for 16 or 32 GB of memory); video chipset PowerVR G6200;
– 2 GB of RAM;
– The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and auto-focus; the ability to record video in 1080p at a frequency of capturing 30 frames per second;
– the front camera of 5 MP with the ability to record at 720p with a frequency of capturing 30 frames per second;
– OS Android 5.0 .1 Lollipop with firm shell MIUI version 6 or 7 (depending on market);
– 16 or 32 GB of internal memory, expandable with a MicroSD slot up to 32 GB;
– Feedback: GSM / GPRS / EDGE; UMTS / HSPA +; connection 4G LTE category 4; dual SIM; Wi-Fi A / B / G / N / ac; Bluetooth 4.0; MicroUSB 2.0 (OTG); GPS with support for A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou; FM-radio;
– Infrared;
– active noise reduction system;
– competitive price;
– removable battery on 3060 mAh with the possibility of rapid charging;
The main disadvantages:
– no normal screen protection;
– not everything is clear with a proprietary shell at the start;
– No NFC.
Overall
Xiaomi to work hard to have a second phone in the series has Full HD resolution and a 5.5-inch screen and an excellent eight-processor, 2 GB of RAM, good camera and many more great features. What had to sacrifice? Chinese manufacturers believe that it is possible to produce smartphones without full protection for the display and thus reduce the price of the device on the order. Although the gadget is unlikely to survive even the first fall. Thus, it is very vulnerable, although admittedly, good arranged.
Pack
The Chinese manufacturer camouflages box telephone at the business level, leaving a note MI. At the same time, no one knows that the box is made of recycled paper. Inside we find the phone itself, A / C adapter and cable MicroUSB.
The handset has dimensions of 152 × 76 × 8,3 mm, making it 2 mm shorter, narrower and 3 mm thinner than the It was its predecessor. Please note that both your phone with a screen size – 5.5 inches. By the way, the new representative of the ruler also 25 grams lighter than its predecessor with its 160 grams weight.
Design and Build Quality
If you look from the side of the lid, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 looks like the recently released Mi 4i . But this smartphone has nothing to do with the materials of the premium. It is a cheap plastic, except that instead of the glossy finish, like its predecessor, is now used matte.
The entire front part is covered with a piece of black glass, regardless of the color of the device. However, there is no mention of any special protection of the screen. Buttons almost sunk into the body. Under the screen touch buttons only. No hint of the central physical home, where in recent years the manufacturers hide the fingerprint sensor.
The entire rear removable cover is also made of matte plastic is not so easy to collect fingerprints like its predecessor. Whether it was stronger? I think no. Phone is generally not recommended to use no cover or protection of the case.
Management
There is nothing unusual in the arrangement of the buttons can not be found here. IPS-display 5.5-inch speaker and surrounded by sensors for the front camera. Touch the button under the screen without light.
On the left there is nothing on the phone. To the right is a coupled volume button and the Power / Lock key.
At the top we can see the phone audio jack, a secondary microphone and infrared. At the bottom of the smartphone is a slot and MicroUSB primary microphone.
A new 13 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash is located on top of the cover phone. Beneath it is located below the speaker grille. Under the hood we find a slot for a SIM card slot for MicroSD, and a removable battery at 3060 mA • h.
Final words
As you can tell from the photos, the phone prefer to take pictures with the back, it was not visible display deficiencies. 5.5-inch IPS-display gives good viewing angles, but can not be called bright paint and work in bright light blinds the phone. Yes, it PHABLET, but it almost is not protected from falling. Thus, it should be protected, or the service center will not save. Because these Chinese phones without a protective screen can be safely regarded as disposable or telephone for one season.
Another issue is ready if the user each time to spend 200 dollars or euros, depending on whether, for what the market will offer this phone . At the present rate of the dollar and the euro is not quite rational phone that could be recommended to the acquisition as an anti-crisis measure. Not surprisingly, the manufacturer is in no hurry to release it in Russia officially.
Author: Stepan Mazur
The original photo: Gsmarena