The Xiaomi Redmi S2 smartphone had already been suggested here, as well as its likely arrival in UK. It is a low end device, an entry option that will excel at low price and solid technical features for its price. Now we have more information about this Android terminal.
The product will be mainly distributed in Xiaomi's home country of China. However, there are already several sources suggesting a distribution in the 2nd largest world market, India. Then the Chinese manufacturer is already the market leader after surpassing South Korea Samsung in the last quarter of 2017. Data agency Canalys and CMR.
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After last week, thanks to a leak of information from the Android system software (firmware) of this terminal, the portal XDA would disclose its first features. We know your model number M1803E6E, now being approved by the TENAA agency.
This is the regulator of the telecommunication market in China and the approval received by the Android device thus confirms its existence. Moreover, the model number "M1803E6E" coincides with the information found in the firmware where you would also find your code name, “IS_E6”.
Xiaomi Redmi S2, the next economic option
The new information comes a few hours after we first reported you to TENAA, on here. Now, according to the XDA portal we know that this Android device will be considerably thick. Indeed, it will measure 160.73 x 77.26 x 8.1mm (height x width x thickness). We also know that it will bring a considerably large screen with 5.99 inches diagonal. Moreover, with a resolution HD+ from 720 x 1440 pixels there is no doubt about their economic / cheap character.
Software – Android Oreo with MIUI 9
We also learned that the Xiaomi Redmi S2 will bring a 3000mAh battery to power this Android. We also know that inside we will have a familiar processor, the Snapdragon 625 from Qualcomm. It is the same SoC (system on chip) present on the Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android One. The mobile platform has 8 processing cores (octa-core) at 2.0Ghz (maximum processing frequency).
It will be a "light" version of the Xiaomi Mi 6X
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 or "M1803E6E" will feature a total of three (3) RAM variants in the Chinese market. It will feature 2GB, 4GB and 6GB. Similarly we will have 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of internal storage with expandable via microSD memory card.
Your software will be Android Oreo 8.1, the latest version of the Android operating system to date. What's more, all aspects of the Android system will be covered by the brand's interface, MIUI.
In terms of photography, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 will bring a dual camera at its rear. According to TENAA we will have a camera 12MP+8MP with a front camera 16MP for yours selfies.
Moreover, according to the analysis of the firmware Android will also have Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), the electronic image stabilization mode. You will also have Portrait Mode to get the most out of your camera.
Finally, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 will be made of metal and will be available in Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink, Red, Gold Rose, Silver and White. The availability of these colors may be limited to the Chinese market.
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