Xiaomi went official with the Redmi S2 in China recently with the device clutching a decent specs lineup inside a solid body. Xiaomi Redmi S2 is a low-end midrange smartphone which Xiaomi says is targeted as selfie lovers.  The device comes with several features to back that up including a large 16MP selfie camera with AI features. We bring you unboxing pictures of the device spotted on Chinese blog MyDrivers.

On the design aspect, Xiaomi Redmi S2 utilizes a 5.99-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device looks very much similar to the Mi 6X which was also launched recently but in this case, the display has an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720p. Also, it features a different-looking 2 string U-shaped antenna design. The Redmi S2 also packs a metal back on which a fingerprint sensor is mounted. The device is also equipped with dual cameras at the rear comprising a 12MP + 5MP sensors with configurations such as a f/2.2 lens, PDAF, LED flash, facial recognition, AI portrait mode, and HDR.  In addition, the chin features a MicroUSB port and speakers, while the top has a headphone jack and infrared blaster. 

Just to remind us of the internal specs, the Redmi S2 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. There are two storage variants available: 3+32GB and 4+64GB. One interesting thing about the S2 is that it comes with dual SIM slots and a third microSD slot which allows for expansion of the storage up to 256GB. This is similar to what we saw on the Redmi Note 5A, so you won’t have to sacrifice a SIM slot for the microSD card like what is obtainable on the Redmi 4-series.

Other features of the Redmi S2 include a 5V/2A 3080mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, Infrared, and Wi-Fi n. There are three color options available, rose gold, platinum silver, and champagne gold but the unboxing pictures are of the platinum silver variant. 

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As for the prices, the 3+32GB version of the Redmi S2 is priced at 999 Yuan ($157) while the 4GB RAM+64GB version will retail for 1299 Yuan ($204). Xiaomi is also including a complimentary free TPU case inside each box. The device will go on sale on May 17 simultaneously on major online stores like Mi store, Suning Tesco, Tmall, and even via offline stores in China. The device is already on presale on the online platforms and even overseas, you can presently preorder the device for $165.99 from GearBest and have it shipped free of charge when stock arrives…… See more topnotch pictures of the premium Redmi S2 from down below.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi S2 in an event that wouldbe held at Suning headquarters  in Nanjing, China. Xiaomi Redmi S2 is a new Redmi series and so not much is known about the features the device would pack. Xiaomi has now revealed two key features of the Redmi S2 via a couple of official posters and they bother on the camera. The poster shows the device will come with an AI Portrait mode as well as AI beauty feature.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 should be a lower mid-range model which has a lot of design similarities with the recently launched Mi 6X. However, Xiaomi seems to also bring the AI features of the Mi 6X into this model. The Portrait mode based on ​​artificial intelligence will enhance facial rcognition of thefront camera to make it more accurate and also to bring ore blur to the background. The camera also comes with AI Beauty which has the ability to recognize the makeup on the face of a lady and beautify the photo while protecting the lip makeup and eye detail colors.

These are basically similar features that most Xiaomi phones released recetly are being projected as featuring. It now seems like an abuse of the word “AI”. But then, Xiaomi calls the features AI Portrait mode and AI Beauty. We’ll have to wait to see how the features pan out.

As a reminder, the device is expected to feature a similar 5.99-inch display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the display resolution will be an HD+ (1440 x 720pixels) resolution. The device also seems to retain the ultra-thin build of the Mi 6X but we can’t tell from all of the pictures if the 3.5mm audio jack will also be missing on this model. Also visible is the U-shaped antenna design at the back and the dual camera setup stacked vertically. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Furthermore, Xiaomi Redmi S2 packs a Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 2.0GHz. The device will also come in 2GB RAM, 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants as well as 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery. The rear cameras are said to be a 12MP + 5MP combo while for selfies, the device will feature a big 16MP sensor. Providing the interface will be the Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5. Finally, the Redmi S2 will be available in several color variants, including Pink which is the colour of the model on display.

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Last week, a new Xiaomi smartphone was certified by China’s TENAA. The device notably features a design which looks very similar to the recently unveiled Mi 6X but obviously, the specs didn’t align. Turns out the model is the Xiaomi Redmi S2 and while Xiaomi is yet to officially introduce the model, we have spotted some live pictures of the smartphone. The live photos were uploaded by a Czech Republic-based blog but the author failed to mention the actual source of the device. However, the pictures seem to have been taken from someone who had the opportunity to handle the real machine.

The design of the Redmi S2 is not in anyway different from the Mi 6X. The device is expected to feature a similar 5.99-inch display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the display resolution will be an HD+ (1440 x 720pixels) resolution. The device also seems to retain the ultra-thin build of the Mi 6X but we can’t tell from all of the pictures if the 3.5mm audio jack will also be missing on this model. Also visible is the U-shaped antenna design at the back and the dual camera setup stacked vertically. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Specs wise, the Redmi S2 will feature a Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 2.0Ghz. The device will also come in 2GB RAM, 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants as well as 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery. This model will likely not come with fast charge support.  The rear cameras are said to be a 12MP + 5MP combo while for selfies, the device will feature a 16MP sensor. Providing the interface will be the Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5. Finally, the Redmi S2 will be available in several color variants, including Pink which is the colour of the model on display.

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