Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime and Xiaomi Redmi 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- against 9.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 20,745 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey | Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 67 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Body Height | 134 mm | 134 mm |
| Weight | 133 g | 133 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.8 % Best value | 67.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 312 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 974 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Corning Gorilla Glass 2, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | 0.7 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 2 Prime | Redmi 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2014817, 2014818, 2014816, HM2014821 |
