Chinese manufacturer of smartphones in recent years, focus on a combination of maximum functionality and minimum price tag as the only way to effectively compete with global giants. In August 2015 the company introduced its Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 – PHABLET, which can be called, if not revolutionary, is certainly interesting. The device that we can buy for about $ 150, received the functionality previously unavailable even in the price range “up to 200 $ ».
Externally, the smartphone does not stand out against numerous competitors. Strict rectangular body with slightly rounded edges can now be found in nearly every other mobile device. The front panel is devoid of buttons is allocated sensory buttons below the screen in red. In the upper part of the slot are located dynamics, camera lens, light sensor / proximity and tri-color LED indicator
Smartphone Dimensions -. 15,2h7,6 cm, thickness – about 8 mm. Due to the large size Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 looks thinner than it actually is. smartphone weighs 160 grams, which can be called average for PHABLET. The housing is made of plastic, and has a conventional design with a removable lid. Front panel in all versions black, cover can also be dark gray, white, pink or blue
Smartphone Components quite modest:. In a box of thick (actually withstand a man’s weight) unpainted board showed the phone itself, USB cable, AC adapter 2 a and an envelope with a brief “user guide”. Plug the charger – Chinese, but the seller is staffed with an adapter for European sockets. At present the Chinese also put Silicone Case
The smartphone went on sale in three versions differing in the list of supported networks and storage volumes. Our review focuses on a younger version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, with the store to 16 GB.
specifications Xiaomi redmi Note 2
Xiaomi redmi Note 2 was stuffing , attractive, not only within its price range (which serious competitors can be counted on the fingers), but also in general. Some smartphone iron elements inherent flagships, rather than budgetary PHABLET.
processor
Eight-chipset MTK Helio X10, bearing the codename MT6795, is positioned as the flagship chip, so to see it in PHABLET 150 $ – it was unexpected. For example, the nearest competitor, Meizu M2 Note, equipped with a cheaper processor MT6753. Eight cores running at a frequency of 2 GHz and a fast GPU PowerVR G6200, provide Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is quite a decent level of performance.
During the month of active use of system slowdown is not It has never been revealed. The synthetic test AnTuTu smartphone result is though not a record, but an impressive 47 thousand points. In practice, this is enough for a comfortable start of any game. WoT at maximum graphics settings provides a stable 55-60 FPS.
Memory
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has 2 GB of RAM, as of August 2015 was a typical figure for middle-class smartphone. of the 16 GB of internal memory for storage of data available 11.4 GB. The lack of space can be eliminated by connecting the memory card. to use the modules 16 or 32 GB, no further action is required, the system saw a card on 64 or 128 GB – it needs to be pre-formatted to FAT32 if this is not enough -. OTG function allows you to connect USB-drive
Battery
Battery Xiaomi redmi Note 2. detachable, capacity of 3060 mAh. It is typical for PHABLET value, and therefore the results of autonomy nothing outstanding. The sparing use mode (some calls, a little Internet, a couple of hours of music in the headphones) smartphone will last about 2 days. Intensive use will cause the battery to discharge 4 (the same WoT) – 10 (surfing the web on WiFi) hours. Thanks to the powerful charger for 2 A complete – Battery adds 50% charge in about 40 minutes. A full charge from the mains lasts up to 2 hours, from the PC – about 3,5.
Camera
Thanks to the 13-megapixel Samsung’s image quality with sufficient illumination can be called good. Flash is able to compensate for the lack of light in the near-shooting. In macro mode detailing generally is on an excellent level. Slightly worse when taking pictures in foggy conditions or in the evening: then there is a blurring of the contours of objects and have an effect noises. The dark noise pollution immediately catches the eye. However, it should be noted in fairness that this shortcoming is not denied even flagships.
The front camera of 5 MP demonstrates good as for the front of the module, the quality of shooting, for selfie it enough . amused gender recognition function and the age of the face. But she did not seem designed for a European appearance and tries to throw 5 or even 25 years, depending on the expressed emotion.
Video Xiaomi redmi Note 2 takes in resolution FullHD. Its quality, in general, can be called average. The contours of objects to distinguish, the amount of noise and artifacts are not conspicuous.
screen
Xiaomi redmi Note 2 is equipped with a high-quality 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Its brightness is around 350 cd / m2, the sun image is read well. The viewing angles are close to ideal, the color distortion is not observed . The display has a glass cover, the air gap between it and the die is absent. The sensor takes up to 10 simultaneous keystrokes.
Contact
According to official information, all popular communication standards only support older versions 16 and 32 GB. The younger version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 to the traditional 3G WCDMA does not work for Europe. However, the cellular module for all versions one, and even in the GSM version of the engineering menu, you can enable the desired frequency.
Slots for SIM cards in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 two, both calculated on the MicroSIM format cards . In addition to cellular communication, provided the manufacturer and Wi-Fi, working in all ranges. Network smartphone catches properly, connects quickly.
Pleased with the quality of the implementation of the navigator. In a “cold” start communication with the necessary number of satellites is set less than a minute, even in the room. In open terrain smartphone confidently holds the signal from two dozen satellites, including not only GPS, but also GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou. The latter is available a pleasant surprise: in Europe prior to their signal did not reach
Infrared became a pleasant addition to the functionality of built-Mi Remote application is characterized by a broad base of different electronics and household appliances, which can be controlled from your smartphone
sound
The speaker Xiaomi redmi Note 2, located at the bottom of the back cover, has a high volume level, but for music it features seem not enough.. the sound of nothing no different from the 90% of today’s smartphones. The headphones better, but still not ideal.
system
Xiaomi redmi Note 2 operates on Android 5 Lolipop. This is not a clean operating system from Google and a modified version of MIUI 7. the graphical interface is bright, colorful, with the ability to change themes, but its implementation is designed for the amateur:. desktop structure resembles that of the iPhone, and after a “naked” system from Google has to get used to it, however. running all seamlessly switch tasks quickly, unexpected departures no
For those who like to control the smartphone with one hand, developers should consider the appropriate mode. In order to reduce the size involved screen space, you just need to swipe your finger from left to right / from right to left on the touch-sensitive buttons below the display. In the setting of an exhibition size of 3, 5, 4, or 4.5 inches.
Pros and cons of Xiaomi redmi Note 2
In the smartphone has a number of indisputable advantages:
- powerful hardware;
- high-quality screen;
- good quality pictures with sufficient lighting;
- qualitative navigator;
- a very democratic price of
There were also a pair of cons:
- unusual. interface;.
- dryish sound on the speaker
Our review Xiaomi redmi Note 2
As a result of months of use in Xiaomi redmi Note 2 have not been revealed all those flaws, which love to scare the opponents of the Chinese technology. Neither operating system bugs or lack of autonomy or smartphone substandard build our review did not reveal. Currently on sale can be found worthy competitors Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, but at the time, six months ago, the device was unique in its price category.
The smartphone will certainly appreciate the gamers who want an inexpensive but powerful device . He will appeal to fans and surf the web, who will appreciate the high-quality large screen. Confounding expectations for Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 can only audiophiles hands: dryish sound on the speakers, and headphones not bad, but nothing stands out
video review Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
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