Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro version, mainly because it is rumored to be the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature fingerprint ID as well as all metal design. While until now, we had no concrete proof for these rumors (except for a leaked image), now thanks to a TENAA listing we can confirm these features.

According to the image that we spotted on TENAA, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro will come with the same design that we saw in the leaked image back in October. So, you have a smooth metal body at the back, along with a fingerprint sensor right below the rear camera. Between these two sensors, we can see dual LED flash as well.

The front features a traditional Xiaomi design with capactive buttons and a camera sensor right on top. The display is said to be a 5.5-inch panel with FHD resolution, same one as the Redmi Note 2.

The phone will feature the same specs as the Redmi Note 2, so it will sport the MT6795 Helio X10 under the hood clocked at 2.0GHz with 2GB RAM (3GB RAM version a possibility), 16GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front facing shooter and a 3060mAh battery. Given its metal design, the phone will measure 149.98 × 75.96 × 8.75 mm (slightly thicker than 8.25mm Note 2) and will weigh a bit more than the regular version at 165 grams. It will run on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OS.

Since it features the same specs as the original version, the new Redmi Note 2 Pro is said to be priced at around 1099 Yuan which comes to just $172. Not a bad deal with MT6795, fingerprint ID and 2GB RAM on board.

We expect the phone to release pretty soon, so stay tuned to gizmochina in the coming days for more details.

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A lot of you guys are looking for a decent budget phone but most of them usually have one common flaw – poor camera. However, there are devices that have decent cameras according to their price.

We are going to compare cameras of two one of the best budget phones of the year – Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and the Meizu M2 Note.

Both devices come with 13MP shooters on the back and 5MP selfie snappers, and they are also capable of shooting up to 1080P video.

The full comparison review of these phones is coming up, where I’m going to say my opinion which phone has a better camera but this time around please let me know in the comments section below this what you guys think.

On the left side there will always be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and on the right the Meizu M2 Note, and if the image takes the full screen the Redmi Note 2 always comes first, so you don’t get mixed up.  Also, I will leave download links in the description for original format of the images.

Sit back, relax and enjoy it! Please like this video if you liked it and subscribe to the channel as it really helps. You can also download the original format images and video and you will find the links in the description below the video.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs. M2 Note Camera Comparison: VIDEO

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 2 is one of the best value for money devices in the market right now. The company managed to pack in the powerful Helio X10 MT6795 chipset inside this sub-1000 Yuan device, making it a popular choice among customers right from the start.

The company announced the Redmi Note 2 model on August 13, and made it available for sale on August 16. On the first day of sale, within 12 hours the company managed to sell about 800,000 units of Redmi Note 2, making a record. Later, in the next update, the company revealed that it sold 1.5 million units in just 15 days. And by the end of 1 month, on September 15, Xiaomi had sold around 2.15 million units.
The company has heavily invested in upgrading its production capacity to satisfy the demands of the customers. Now, Lei Jun claims that with automated production, low price and good quality, the Redmi Note 2 sales may easily exceed 10 million units. While he doesn’t give a time frame for reaching this milestone, from the current pace of sales, we can expect it to happen sometime early 2016.
Its no surprise that Redmi Note 2 is so poplar among customers. Along with the flagship Helio X10 chip, the phone features 2GB of RAM with 16GB/ 32GB of storage options, 13MP camera at the back and a 5MP of shooter up front. Theres a 5.5-inch FHD display with a large 3060mAh battery on board. Finally, the phone comes with latest MIUI 7 OS on board. All this for a price tag of just 799 Yuan which comes to around $126.

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Here on Gizmochina.com we have a lot of readers who are looking for Chinese phones not only because they love Chinese tech, but also they want to find a phone that is the best bang for the buck. Naturally, Xiaomi is the company that comes to their minds and this time around we are taking a look at the highly anticipated Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: VIDEO REVIEW

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: UNBOXING

The Redmi Note 2 comes in a plain box and all you are getting is the micro USB cable, a power plug and some documentation.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: DESIGN

The phone has a very similar design to the previously released Xiaomi Mi4i and I suggest you checking out the Xiaomi Mi4i full review as well.

It is made of quality matt plastic and the phone is very comfortable to hold in the hand. However, the back cover makes a few wobbling noises when pressed and this tells that the Redmi Note 2 is a budget device after all. Nevertheless, it is nothing to be worried about and the build quality is good.

On the front top side we have a 5MP snapper, earpiece, proximity sensor and a highly customisable LED light.

On the bottom there are 3 capacitive keys, which also have a nice backlight.

On the back we have a 13MP shooter along with a single LED flash and on the bottom there is a speaker grill.

On the right there is a volume rocker and a power key. They have a good tactile response but feel a bit plasticky.

On the top we have a headset jack, noise cancelling mic and yeah, there is the IR blaster on the budget phone!

On the bottom there is a micro USB port and the main mic.

The backplate is easy to remove and underneath it you can find a swappable 3060Ah battery, 2 micro SIM card slots and the microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Overall, the Redmi Note 2 is a nice looking phone and it is well built device for such a low price. The only shortcoming is the small crackling noise once you press the back cover or the sides of the phone a bit harder but it is far from the deal breaker to me.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: DISPLAY

The phone is not the smallest one due to its 5,5” display. I honestly believe that this is one of the best panels we’ve seen on a budget phone as the display is bright, sharp, vivid and has great viewing angles. In short, you would never think this is a cheap panel used to reduce the cost of the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: USER INTERFACE

The phone runs on MIUI 6, which is built on top of Android 5.0 Lolipop. If you are familiar with the MIUI, it has tons of features, settings, customisation options and it is just so much different than the stock Android.

You can select from thousands of themes available online. Also, you can change wallpapers, fonts, transitions, animations and so on.

Pressing a menu key brings a recent apps tray where you can swipe them up to close or swipe down to lock.

Swiping down anywhere on the screen opens up the notifications menu and if you swipe left you go to the quick toggles menu, which is also customisable.

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Other features worth mentioning are the ability to customise the notification LED light, assign different tasks to navigation buttons, adjust the colour temperature of the screen, play with music equaliser settings, enter the one-handed mode, choose a lite mode and do so much more. There are literally tons of settings and features to play with that you will never find on the stock Android version.

A few downsides would be that MIUI is memory hungry and I usually got less than 1GB of RAM left and if I ran a few apps in the background, the amount of RAM reduced even more.

Other annoying things include that the phone came with a few pre-installed bloatware apps like speed booster and cleaner. While it may be useful for some but I don’t like any of these third-party apps but the worst thing is that you cannot simply uninstall them. Well, at least you can disable them.

In addition, I found a few apps like Google Play Store and Facebook work a bit slower than usual at times.

Overall, the MIUI is full of features and settings but I cannot say that it flies through everything once you install lots of apps and use the phone on a daily basis. Yes, it is fluid most of the times but there is occasional stutter from time to time. You can live with that but I believe the phone needs to get a software update to improve the overall user experience.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is quite a powerhouse for the price. It has a Mediatek 6795 Helio X10 chip, which has 8 cores and the clock speeds of up to 2GHz. The chip is supplemented with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. If you opt in for a more expensive Prime model, you will get a slightly more powerful chip (2.2 GHz) and 32GB of storage.

This combo of specs proves to be a real deal when it comes to 3D gaming as Asphalt 8 and Real Racing 3 ran almost perfectly. The graphics are not on par with flagships but still look very good. I didn’t experience stutter or lag that it is worth complaining. Overall, I am very happy with the performance.

A downside is that the phone gets a bit warm pretty quickly but not hot that it becomes uncomfortable to hold it in the hand.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: BENCHMARKS

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: MULTIMEDIA

Consuming the full HD content on a nice looking screen is just a blast. Also, the sound that is coming out of the loudspeaker is one of the best ones that we can hear on a budget phone.

The sound via earphones is not bad either.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: CAMERA

The Redmi Note 2 comes with the MIUI camera app, which is nicely designed, it has some a few shooting modes and settings to play with.

The shutter speed is very fast and this is thanks to the phase-detection auto-focus.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: IMAGE QUALITY

The 13MP camera on the back is capable of producing some nice looking images for a budget phone. However, the pictures could have a little bit more resolved detail but my biggest complaint is that the dynamic range is a hit or miss and some shots came out a bit blurry.

The indoor shots have more noise and less details and it is a similar story with the night shots but it is one of the better performing phones in this price range.

Overall, the Redmi Note 2 has a decent camera for a price. While it has some issues there and there, a decent image quality and the shutter speed is what makes this phone a decent performer in this price range of phones.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: VIDEO QUALITY

The 1080P video quality is usually not impressive on cheap phones. Well, I cannot say that the Redmi Note 2 does an amazing job but it is not a disaster either and I’ve seen much worse performers. Just keep in mind that you have to have a steady hand to avoid shakiness. See a video review for the video sample.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: CONNECTIVITY

The call quality is decent, Bluetooth, Wifi are working fine. Also, the GPS lock speeds are fast and the navigation is pretty accurate to use it while driving.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: BATTERY LIFE

The battery life is okay but I expected a bit more. I could get a maximum of 4 hours of screen-on time but with a bit more intense use it reduced to less than 2 hours. Well, it seems that the phone takes too much energy while idling and we may want to see a software upgrade to see an improvement.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Review: CONCLUSIONS

So there you have it, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 – a phone that has a reseller price tag of under $160.

The phone has a decent design, a brilliant screen, a feature rich MIUI operating system and good gaming performance  Also, for this price you are getting a good camera with a fast shutter speed, 2 SIM card slots with the 4G LTE support, microSD card slot, a good loudspeaker, removable battery and more.

That doesn’t mean that the phone is perfect though. The MIUI still needs some polishing and I would love to see an improvement an RAM management, and the pre-installed bloatware is annoying. Also, the battery life is not the worst but it is not great either. Well, at least it is removable.

Is it worth $160 price tag? Definitely yes. Well, the Redmi Note 2 is not perfect but it is impossible to find a device in this price category that it doesn’t have any flaws. To be honest, I’ve seen a lot worse phones with a lot more disadvantages. All in all, if you are on the budget, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a great bang for your buck.

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Xiaomi has broken another record by selling 1.5 million units of the Redmi Note 2 which was just launched a month ago. The smart phone was selling for 125 USD in its 16GB version and 156 USD in its 32 GB model. This has contributed to the record high sales and the projection indicates that the sales for the Redmi Note 2 might exceed 10 million by the end of 2015.

The slim design phone is equipped with 13MP rear camera for full HD great shots and 5MP front camera for a clearer video chats. The bright exterior colors of the cover options give users a wider array of selection. The eight Cortex A53 processor and the 2GB RAM together with the 5.5 inch 1080 pixels HD display create the astonishing user experience. The phone accepts dual Micro-SIMs that can be both 4G technology. The FM radio, the 4.0 Bluetooth and the 802.11ac Wi-Fi radio offer more connectivity solutions. The phone runs on MIUI 6 when unpacked from the box and the Android 5.0 with MIUI 7 skin upgrade is readily available for a manual update.
Unfortunately at the moment, it is reported that the Redmi Note 2 is only available for the Chinese local market. However, Xiaomi’s products are showing a huge potential to attract even larger number of buyers in the international market. The company is already expanding to the Indian market and also eying the US for the near future.

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Although Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 was already available for sale a couple of times via flash sales, there were only limited colors available for the device. However, during the time of launch, the company had said that the Redmi Note 2 will come in five different colors. Now, Xiaomi has made all the other four colors available for purchase on its official website.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 China Mobile Edition will get five different color options like white, dark gray, pink, yellow, and blue. The price will still be 799 Yuan ($125) for the 2GB + 16GB version. However, as mentioned above, the additional four colors will only be available for the China Mobile edition. The other version starting at 899 Yuan will only have one color, white.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 with all these color options does turn out to be a great budget option. But despite its budget price tag, the specs are of a powerful mid-ranger. The Redmi Note 2 comes with a 5.5-inch FHD 1080p display with MT6795 octa-core processor under the hood. There will be 2GB of RAM on board along with 16GB / 32GB storage options. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera while up front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The battery capacity will be of 3060mAh, a slight upgrade from the previous generation. Finally, the phone will run on the latest MIUI 7 version based on Android 5.0.

Overall, a great package for $125! What do you think?

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As predicted, Xiaomi unveiled a brand new handset in its Redmi Note lineup, namely the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phablet. Thanks to the numerous leaks in the past couple of weeks, we knew a lot about this new handset and almost everything has turned out to be true!

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is as impressive as we thought. It comes with the MTK Helio X10 flagship chipset which features eight 64-bit cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz. This is definitely a killer chipset inside a mid-range phablet capable of handling almost any task. There are eight Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. Along with this chip, there will be 2GB RAM on board along with two different internal storage options, 16GB and 32GB (Redmi Note 2 Prime). It supports MicroSD up to 32GB.

The Redmi Note 2 will feature a large 5.5-inch display with full HD 1080p display. At the back, there will be a powerful 13MP camera (f/2.2 aperture) (Samsung/ OV) sensor with PDAF (phase detection auto focus). The focus times is said to be super fast, up to 0.1s. Up front there will be a 5MP OV camera with Beautify feature.

Inside, there will be a removable 3060mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0. The overall body measures just 8.25mm in thickness with the weight around 160 grams. As for software, the Redmi Note 2 runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The phone supports 4G dual SIM cards. There’s even an IR port on top which lets the phone act as a remote to your home appliances. It will come in five different colors namely, white, black, pink, brown, and light blue. The TD-LTE + TD-SCDMA version starts at just 799 yuan ($125) while the TD-LTE + FDD-LTE costs 899 Yuan ($140). There’s also a Redmi Note 2 Prime Version which will retail for 999 Yuan ($155).

Xiaomi has once again outdid itself with the new Redmi Note 2. Its features powerful specs at an amazing price tag of just $125!!!

So, what do you think about the new Redmi Note 2? Impressed?

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 2 will most likely debut tomorrow alongside the MIUI 7 launch. We have been hearing a lot about this new phablet since the past couple of weeks and today, we finally have the real images of the handset in action.

Apparently, a weibo user got hold of the upcoming Redmi Note 2 and released some hands on images of the device. We can clearly see the resemblance to the current Redmi Note generation with a few minor changes. These include a round camera unit, instead of square, placement of the speakers at the center instead of the bottom left corner and an additional sensor at the top (IR?), besides the microphone.

The leak also revealed the specs of the new handset, which once again confirms the presence of Helio X10 inside. So, you have an octa-core MT6795 64-bit chip clocked at 2GHz with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The user revealed that there will be a high-end version too with 3GB of RAM. There will be a 5.5-inch 1080p display, with 13MP + 5MP cameras and Android 5.0.2 Lollipop version with MIUI 6.6 on top. The user also revealed that the price should be in three digits (Yuan), which if true, means that the phone will retail for less than $156.

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The overall package looks promising. Since the launch is tomorrow, we don’t have to wait too long to get official details about the Redmi Note 2 phablet.

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Its almost time to see the new Xiaomi Redmi 2 model. According to the latest teasers, it looks like we may see the phablet as soon as Aug 13, when Xiaomi announces the new MIUI version. But before that, we have caught a glimpse of the upcoming device, thanks to a leak from a Chinese tipster on Weibo.

As you can see in the image above, we can see the new Redmi Note 2 handset placed just above its box. The design looks similar to the existing Redmi Note version. We also get to see its specification, which is once again similar to the one that was leaked before. 

The new Redmi Note 2 will come with the Mediatek MT6795 oct-core chip, which is usually used in high-end flagships. There will be 2GB of RAM on board along with 16GB of internal storage. Up front, the phone will feature a full HD 1920 x 1080p display. The rear camera will be of 13MP while there will be a 5MP camera at the back. The phone will be powered by a 3100mAh battery and will run on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop version. Finally, it will measure 8.05mm in thickness and weigh about 159 grams.

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These specs are much better than the current Redmi Note version. But it is said that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 model with 2GB RAM is also in the works. We will probably see these two variants when its announced on Aug 13.

We are still not sure about the pricing, with recent rumors claiming that the phone will sell for $177, instead of $127 as previously said.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that they will be releasing the next version of its MIUI ROM on Aug 13. From the teasers, it looks like the company may even launch a smartphone alongside the new version, and the most probably candidate is the Redmi Note 2 model. Its about time to see the new Redmi Note model and the MIUI launch will be a good platform to debut the company’s latest mid-range phablet.

Now, it looks like the pricing of the Redmi Note 2 has been leaked online. A picture shows that the new Redmi Note 2 model will be priced at 799 Yuan for the 32GB storage variant. If this turns out to be true, we could see the 16GB storage variant at around 699 Yuan. This is much lower than the price tag of the original Redmi Note model. However, given that Meizu’s M2 Note retails around this price, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Xiaomi price its new model aggressively.

We expect the new Redmi Note 2 model to come with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display with octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz (probably MT6795) and 2GB RAM. There will be a 3020mAh battery on board, similar to the original model’s capacity along with 13MP + 5MP cameras. The phone should run on the new MIUI 7 OS based on Android 5.0 Lollipop version.

JD already has a page where the Redmi Note is listed as going on pre-order from August 16. So, it looks like we will most likely see this particular model in a few days time. As for the pricing, if the specs are anything close to what we mentioned above, especially MT6795, it will be hard for Xiaomi to price it for just 799 Yuan. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait for too long to get official details since the launch is on Aug 13.

What do you think, could Xiaomi price the new Redmi Note 2 at just 799 Yuan?

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Remember a few days back, we had spotted a render that was reportedly of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. Now, we have much more than a render, thanks to the picture that leaked earlier today of the actual device. The design looks exactly the same as the render, which makes us believe that this could indeed be one of the various versions of the upcoming Redmi Note 2.

From the image, we can see that the phone uses an all metal design. There is a round camera sensor at the back along with dual LED flash just below it. You will also find a fingerprint sensor below the camera unit. The ‘MI’ logo lies near the bottom of the back along with the speaker grill. The overall design looks quite good, but if not for the logo, you could have easily mistaken this phone for an HTC or Meizu device.

In fact, here’s the Meizu device in comparison with Xiaomi’s device. You can easily tell that the general design is similar to Meizu.

As for the specs, the phone is said to come in two different variants, one powered by Snapdragon 615 (Pro version) and the standard version powered by Snapdragon 410. The display is expected to be of 5.5-inches with 1080p resolution. There will be 2GB RAM on board with 13MP + 5MP cameras.

Since its been more than a year since we saw the first Redmi Note flagship, expect Xiaomi to release its successor sometime soon. Stay tuned for more details.

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Its about time we see a new Xiaomi Redmi Note flagship and looks like the launch is nearing. Earlier today, a couple of pictures of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 leaked online once again confirming an all metal design.

It looks like the upcoming Redmi Note 2 will have slightly different looks than the current generation model. The pictures reveal a metal design with a smooth back cover. The overall design looks much more premium especially with that solid metal frame that you can see in the image.

As for the specs, a leaked Xiaomi product roadmap revealed that there will be two different versions of the Redmi Note 2. The regular version will feature Snapdragon 410 with 5.5-inch HD display while the Redmi Note 2 Pro version is said to feature a full HD 5.5-inch panel with Snapdragon 615. Both the models will come with 2GB RAM and 13MP+5MP camera units on the back and the front respectively.

According to the same roadmap, we can expect these models to debut sometime in July, which is just a month away. So, stay tuned for more details.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note is highly popular among budget phablet lovers and apparently the second generation model, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has been leaked online. While the picture does not reveal the full body of the device, but it does show the back cover, which is a bit different than current Redmi Note model.

The camera sensor and the LED flash are located on the top left corner of the new device instead at the top center region. Moreover, the slightly large opening on top could indicate a dual LED flash instead of the single LED flash found on the current Redmi Note. the ‘Mi’ branding remains at the bottom region of the rear panel. Interestingly, we don’t see a speaker grill on the leaked panel.

As you can see, there are some measurements given on the picture too, however, it doesn’t look like they are right. The length and width are okay at 159mm and 82mm respectively, but the thickness as given on the picture — 25mm is too big. The current generation model has a width of around 9.5mm, so it’s better we ignore the dimensions given by the source for now.

The same source also revealed the possible specs of the device. So, the new Redmi Note 2 is expected to come with the same 5.5-inch display as the original model but with a bumped up resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. An eight-core 64-bit processor will power the device (probably Snapdragon 615 or Mediatek 6752) along with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera sensor while on the front, it will have a 5MP shooter. The battery is said to be above 3,000 mAh. The Redmi Note 2 will run on Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6 on top.

The source reveals that the phone will be released between January 21 to January 28 2015.

While these specs are slightly better than the current Redmi Note, they might just be enough to upgrade the device yet maintain the same price tag. The current generation model came with a 5.5-inch 720p display, an eight-core processor but not 64-bit and just 8GB internal storage. These are the specs that have been bumped up in the new generation Redmi Note 2. The camera and the battery capacity which were already good on the Note have been kept the same. So, if the leaked specs does turn out to be true, we may have a winner here.

With these leaked specs, the Redmi Note 2 could prove a worthy competitor to the Meizu M1 Note (Blue Charm). Both the devices are aimed at the budget customers looking for the best experience and both have enough hardware to keep their customers excited. So, it would be interesting to see how both perform in the market at a similar price tag.

Meanwhile, read our earlier article where Xiaomi Redmi was spotted with a fingerprint sensor.

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