On Thursday after much anticipation, Xiaomi Redmi S2 debuted in China. The new Xiaomi smartphone, that is the 1st Redmi S series handset, is claimed to be the “best Redmi selfie phone”. The Smartphone also contains a bunch of artificial intelligence (AI) features that are aimed at distinguishing the experience. These features facilitate enhance shots and enable Xiaomi’s proprietary Xiao Ai voice assistant. Also, the phone feature a thin-bezel display and a Face Unlock feature that both are presented in trend.
But interestingly, the price of Redmi S2 brings it to the phase that already has Xiaomi’s Redmi 5 plus. that same phase also has the Redmi Note 5 as a strong competitor. Here’s a comparison of the Redmi S2 with that of the Redmi 5 plus and Redmi Note 5. in this comparison, we will highlight the differences between these 3 sub-$200 Smartphones.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Globally called Redmi 5 Pro) is a step ahead than Xiaomi Redmi S2 and Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus. It features a better chipset, thus it is a faster and smoother Smartphone in every situation. Further, it comes in a variant with 6GB of RAM, in contrast to its opponents. It also includes a camera department that is more interesting than both Redmi S2 and 5 plus, as well as a very long battery life. however, it also prices more. If you can not afford the Redmi Note 5 or you want to save some cash, then you finish up having to choose between the Redmi S2 vs Redmi 5 plus in China.
It is basically a battle between camera and battery. while Redmi S2 offers a way better image quality (both for the main setup and selfies with AI), Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus contains a way longer battery life thanks to its 4000mAh lithium unit. The 2 other parts which can allow you to go for the previous are its dedicated micro SD slot, a rather more attractive design and android oreo installed to the factory. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus features a more detailed display due to its Full HD+ resolution.
Here are the Chinese listing costs for the standard variants: Xiaomi Redmi S2: $155/€130, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: $155/€130, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: $172/€144. Obviously, you can find Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus and Redmi Note 5 at lower costs due to online street prices.
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