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Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB - Features and reviews

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:29:41, Updated date: 2020-04-16 17:06:30

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB to see if it was a good buy.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB 's size

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" is 67.2mm wide, 134.0mm tall, and 9.4mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB", it weighs about 132.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

Both the size and weight of the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB 's screen

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" has a 4.7inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" is very clear, so you'll likely have no complaints on that front. However, you should be cautious about viewing things in 4k definition.

The CPU performance of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

The processing power of the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" is comparatively low at 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores). You'll most likely notice its lack of power when running games or playing videos. However, you shouldn't have any problems making calls, browsing the internet or using apps like Twitter or Instagram.

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" only has 1.0GB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.

In rating the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.

Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB 's storage capacity

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" has 8.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.

Since the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

The camera function of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

The main camera of the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" has a capacity of 8.0MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" comes equipped with a 2.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.

The battery performance of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB"'s battery capacity is 2200.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.

Overall assessment of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

The "Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.

The merits and demerits of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

The merits of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

  • It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
  • It feels comparably light.

The demerits of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

  • The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
  • The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB

Xiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB
ImageXiaomi Redmi 2A 8GB
MakerXiaomi
Release date2015-04
ColorBlack/Green/Yellow/Pink
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)67.2mm x 134.0mm x 9.4mm
Weight132.0g
Display size4.7inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density312ppi
Battery capacity2200.0mAh
ChipsetLeadcore L1860C
CPU specs1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution8.0MP
Front-camera resolution2.0MP

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