Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)

Full Specifications, Price, Review & Should you Buy?

Key Specs:
  • 5.99 inches, HD+ Full Screen display, 18:9 aspect ratio
  • 2.0 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
  • 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Storage, microSD up to 256 GB
  • 12 MP + 5 MP Dual cameras, 16 MP Front camera with LED flash
  • Android 8.1 Oreo, 3080 mAh battery, FM Radio, microUSB 2.0
  • Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Unlock, 4G VoLTE, Dual Sim
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB) Price in India:

 8,880
on
Variants:
Availability Details:
Amazon Exclusive. Available offline in Mi Home & Mi Preferred stores. Also available on company's online store.
OS Updates?
May get future Android updates


Strength

  • Excellent rear cameras with good bokeh
  • Excellent front camera with flash
  • Very good performance
  • Big display with 18:9 ratio
  • Good build quality & narrow-bezels
  • Decent battery backup
  • Facial unlock + Fingerprint scanner
  • MIUI is the best in class
  • Good user experience

Weakness

  • No Full HD+ display
  • Plastic body
  • No fast charging


Should You Buy?

Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 offers, what the Redmi Note 5 and others could not offer at this price – excellent front & rear cameras, which are surely the best this price range has ever seen. It has also got good performance along with a beautiful design and a big display with 18:9 ratio. However, unlike most Xiaomi smartphones, which offer a complete package, it misses out on a FHD+ display, has got a plastic build & comes with a smaller battery than other Xiaomi phones. Still the Redmi Y2 is a good phone, specially if you are a little tight on budget & need good cameras but, of course if you are ready for some compromises.

Our Score
69
Out of 100
Performance:
32%
Rear Camera:
78%
Front Camera:
80%
Battery:
61%
Value for Money:
62%
User Experience:
70%

0%

User Rating: 2.3 ( 2 votes)


Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB) VS its Top 3 Competitors:
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What's better compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Design, Display, Bigger battery
What's weaker compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Selfies, Smaller screen, Thicker, Less features
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What's better compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Performance, Design, Slimmer
What's weaker compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Rear camera, Selfies, Smaller screen, Display, Smaller battery, Less features
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What's better compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Performance, Design, Display, Bigger battery
What's weaker compared to Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB)?
Rear camera, Selfies, Thicker, Less features

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Full Specifications:
Phone Details
Phone Name(s) Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Xiaomi Redmi S2 (in China)
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Announced June 2018
Released June 2018
Body
Build Plastic Body
Colors
Gold
Grey
Rose Gold
Dimensions 160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm
Weight 170 grams
Buttons On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker
Display
Screen Size 5.99 inches
Display Type IPS LCD Full Screen display
Resolution HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels)
Pixel Density 269 pixels per inch (PPI)
Aspect Ratio 18:9 aspect ratio
Display Area 74.5% screen-to-body ratio
Protection -
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch
Performance
Processor 2.0 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM 3 GB
GPU Adreno 506
Storage
Internal 32 GB
External microSD up to 256 GB
USB OTG Yes
Operating System
OS Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface MIUI 9.5
Cameras
Rear Camera 12 MP + 5 MP Dual cameras with LED flash
Details f/2.2 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, AI Portrait mode, HDR, Bokeh effect, Low Light Enhancement, Face Recognition, Beautify 4.0
Video Recording 1080p @30fps, EIS
Front Camera 16 MP camera with 4500k LED flash
Details f/2.0 aperture, 79.8° wide-angle lens, AI-powered Bokeh effect, Beautify 4.0, Auto HDR, 4 in 1 Pixel binning technique
Video Recording 1080p @30fps
SIM
SIM Dual SIM (dedicated slots)
SIM Size Nano SIM
Battery
Capacity 3080 mAh Li-Po battery
Fast Charging No, 5V/2A charger
Wireless Charging No
Removable Battery No
Security and Sensors
Security Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Unlock
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Infrared, Gyroscope, Vibration motor
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE
Location GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB Type microUSB 2.0
FM Radio Yes
NFC No
Infrared Yes
Sound
Speakers Yes, bottom mounted
3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes
Microphone One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation
Network
Cellular Networks 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE
2G Bands GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz
3G Bands HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100
4G Bands FDD LTE 1(2100)/ 3(1800)/ 5(850) TDD LTE 40(2300)/ 41(2500)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR Values
Head -
Body -
Other Features
Notification LED Yes
Water Resistance No
In Box Contents
What's in the box? Redmi Y2, Power adapter, USB cable, SIM eject tool, Warranty card, User guide, Clear soft case
Disclaimer: We have tried our best to list correct specs & information on this page, but still cannot guarantee it is 100% correct.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Review:

Xiaomi, willingly or forcefully, has shifted its strategy and is now launching multiple smartphones at the same price point to make sure it keeps up with the competition and has something to offer for all types of users. We say forcefully because, Xiaomi already has the Redmi Note 5 which is an excellent phone and is still considered one of the best for its price, but it doesn’t have dual rear cameras or a big selfie shooter, which has become a big trend and more people are looking towards it.

So, here is the Redmi Y2 with a dual rear camera setup and a big selfie shooter. Good thing is that the Redmi Y2 hasn’t just got the numbers but it has cameras which are fairly powerful. On the back, there is a 12 MP + 5 MP setup which is same as the Redmi Note 5 Pro, a phone which is known for its great cameras and as expected, the Redmi Y2 also is an excellent shooter, a kind of which has been never seen before at this price point before. The daylight performance is excellent and the night and low light image quality is good as well.

It comes with ƒ/2.2 aperture, Beautify 4.0, AI-powered Portrait mode, 1.25-micron pixel size and can record videos up to 1080p with EIS. On the front, there is a 16 MP selfie shooter with ƒ/2.0 aperture, 79.8° wide-angle lens, 4500k LED flash, AI-bokeh effect, Beautify 4.0 and there is also 4 in 1 Pixel binning technique, which allows more light and the pictures come out to be excellent in the night. It captures excellent selfies and there are lots of modes and filters which enhance the selfie experience.

Now, let’s come to the rest of the features of the phone, starting with its design. Unlike most other budget phones, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes with a plastic build which is, of course, less premium than the metal unibody smartphones we are used to seeing at this price point. The build quality, however, is good and the phone feels good in hands with its matte kind of finish. Looks wise, the phone is very similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which means it looks beautiful.

It sports a narrow bezel 5.99 inches screen which has, sadly, just an HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio & 269 ppi pixel density. The display is decent but missing out on a Full HD display is a serious compromise, which you don’t really expect from a Xiaomi smartphone. It is powered by the old, but tried and tested 2.0 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with 3 GB or 4 GB RAM & Adreno 506 GPU. The performance is good for gaming, multitasking or day to day use, however, we are now seeing much more powerful processors at this price.

The Redmi Y2 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9.5 running on top. Xiaomi’s MIUI is beautiful, optimised, feature rich and one the best ROMs out there. The Redmi Y2 supports dual sim with dedicated slots and comes in either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via microSD. It comes with a very fast fingerprint scanner situated on the back and has also got fast face unlock, it also comes with infrared and lets you control your electronic appliances like TV, AC, set-top box and more.

The Redmi Y2 is backed by a non-removable 3080 mAh Li-Po Battery, which is smaller than most other Xiaomi smartphones but due to the power-efficient processor and a low-resolution display, it delivers good battery backup. It comes with a 5V/2A charger.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Gold):

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Dark Grey):

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (Rose Gold):


Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3 GB) is suitable to use for:
  • Heavy Users
  • Normal Day to Day Users
  • Heavy Gamers
  • Moderate Gamers
  • Camera Lovers
  • Selfie Lovers
  • Multimedia Consumption

Rahul Dubey

Rahul is a Professional Blogger and the Founder of 'Best Tech Guru'. He is a Computer Science & Engineering graduate and the passion for Technology & Entrepreneurship kept him away from a regular job, now he spends all his time with latest technology and loves to help people. He is a Tech enthusiast and has written hundreds of articles over the years on this blog. Follow @iamRahulD

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