Xiaomi Redmi S2 with 16MP AI-selfie Priced in PH
The Xiaomi's afforable selfie-centric phone, the Redmi S2 is launched in the Philippines, that make other brands worry about its pricing!
The phone was initially launched in China last May 10, and fortunately, the Philippines is the first country among others to globally launched this product.
Display: 5.99-inch HD+ IPS 1440 x 720 resolution
CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB
Rear Camera: 12MP f/2.2 + 5MP w/ PDAF and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0 w/ AI Beautify 4.0 and LED flash, 76.4-degree wide angle, auto HDR
Battery: 3,080mAh
OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat w/ MIUI 9
Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, Dual SIM (2+1 card slot)
Others: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster,
Price: PHP 7,990
The phone was initially launched in China last May 10, and fortunately, the Philippines is the first country among others to globally launched this product.
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| The most afforable 18:9 Seflie-centric phone in the PH market yet, the Redmi S2. |
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| We can see the vetical dual cameras and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor in a brushed metallic finish back of the phone.. |
18:9 Screen, Full-day Battery Life, SD625 on board!
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is a real contender among others! The phone is packed with 18:9 HD+ screen, a 3,080 mAH battery life (that claims to have a full-day battery life!), and a descent Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor which is power efficient, great thermal performance and fast image processing, the best match for a selfie-centric phone!
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| A typical usage time on Redmi S2 based on their tests. It varies on the actual usage. |
Flagship-level AI front camera
Not to mention, Xiaomi had many busy days to bring the best most out of it's 16MP front camera. They included AI Beautify 4.0 to make it more selfie-focused phone, a capability to take better low-light selfie with its 1.25 micron pixel size, and an AI-portrait selfie to make the photos appear more beautiful and the edges more accurate in detail.
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| As per illustration, this is the comparison shots presented on how the AI-portrait selfie works when taking a deep focus photo on it's front facing camera. |
Competitive Pricing!
The pricing could be an overkill on the market. The Redmi S2 is just priced at Php 7,990! It disrupt the competition on the midrange phones as of this writing!
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| Its only P7,990! The competition get tighter! |
Redmi S2 Specs
Display: 5.99-inch HD+ IPS 1440 x 720 resolutionCPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB
Rear Camera: 12MP f/2.2 + 5MP w/ PDAF and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0 w/ AI Beautify 4.0 and LED flash, 76.4-degree wide angle, auto HDR
Battery: 3,080mAh
OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat w/ MIUI 9
Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, Dual SIM (2+1 card slot)
Others: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster,
Price: PHP 7,990
What do you think guys? Makakaya kaya ni Redmi S2 na tapatan ang ibang brands sa parehong category? [Can Redmi S2 make it to compete other brands on the same category?]
