Xiaomi Redmi Y2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

6
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fantastic selfie camera, Good performer, Good battery life, Latest Android software

Cons:

Uninspiring design, The HD+ display could be a letdown, Sub-par rear cameras, Photos by Raj Rout, Competitors for Xiaomi Redmi S2, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Realme 1, Facebook Comme...

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Last revision on May 27, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic selfie camera, Good performer, Good battery life, Latest Android software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Uninspiring design, The HD+ display could be a letdown, Sub-par rear cameras, Photos by Raj Rout, Competitors for Xiaomi Redmi S2, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro, Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Realme 1, Facebook Comme

Expert reviews and ratings

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 can be a good affordable option for selfie lovers. The smartphone is a promising upgrade to the last year's Redmi Y1 and features a capable AI backed selfie camera. It runs the latest MIUI 9.5 based on Android Oreo and is powered by the...

By gizbot.com on June 14, 2018

So is Redmi Y2 the ideal budget phone for selfies? The selfies are impressive for the price. The overall performance is not bad either, though it could have been better for the asking price. However, the rear camera needs some serious improvements as it...

By IndianExpress on June 14, 2018

The Redmi Y2 comes out as a reliable all-rounder with a strong focus on the imaging prowess. It may not be as powerful as its rivals, but that doesn't deter the Redmi Y2 to cover the basics...

By Digit on June 12, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is a slightly better attempt at a selfie-focused smartphone than the model it replaces. It has proven hardware that is capable of delivering a smooth user experience, plus MIUI 9.5 which has a lot of added features. The camera...

By Gadgets360 on June 11, 2018

The Redmi Y2 is a big upgrade over its predecessor for sure, but the benchmark at this price is the Redmi Note 5 or the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. If compared to Redmi Note 5, it's more feature rich and balanced. The ZenFone Max Pro has an advantage of a...

By TechRadar on June 09, 2018

The Redmi Y2 is sort of a confusing affair. Its pricing, of course, has a lot to do with it. But unlike the Redmi Y1, that I did not recommend to buyers, the Redmi Y2 has every ingredient in the book to qualify as a viable alternative, to the Redmi Note...

By IndiaToday on June 08, 2018

The 3GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 costs Rs 9,999 whereas the 4GB RAM variant will set interested folks back by Rs 12,999. For the price, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is an excellent bang for the buck device which offers solid performance, good battery...

By 91mobiles.com on June 07, 2018

There is no doubt that Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is a reasonably good phone for the price. It offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, Android Oreo based operating system, 16MP AI-based selfie camera -- all at a starting point of Rs 9,999. The camera, which is...

By gadgetsnow.com on June 07, 2018

Xiaomi is leading the competition of Indian smartphone market with its wide range of smartphones. The company has recently launched its latest Redmi Y2 smartphone which is the successor of the Redmi Y1 which we reviewed last year. The main reason for...

By mymobileindia.com on July 24, 2018

Redmi Y2 is quite compelling package. It has good performance, good battery life which even exceeded our expectations, and good cameras in this price range. Whether you like MIUI's interface or not is a personal preference, and I'm not a fan of that....

By mobigyaan.com on June 25, 2018

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