Mi Redmi 2 – FAQ’s and Doubts

Mi Redmi 2 is the latest offering from Mi, the Chinese smart phone makers known for their High-End spec:Low cost combination mobiles.

On a high level the phone has the following specs :

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor(1.2GHz MSM8916)
• 1 GB of RAM with Adreno 306 GPU
• 2200mAH lithium-polymer battery
• 4.7-inch (11.93 centimeters) IPS HD capacitive touchscreen
• 8MP primary camera with omnivision image sensor and 2MP front facing camera
• Android v4.4.4 KitKat operating system

Here are some of the doubts or the FAQ’s on the phone :Number of SIM slots ?
Dual SIM  and standby (both Micro)

1. What is the price of the device?
   The phone has been launched at 6000 INR. Can be bought from eCommerce sites like Amazon.
2. What are the phone variants?
   Two variants in colors white and grey.
3. Does it have a 4G support?
   Yes it does. One sim supports 4G while the others doesn’t.
4. Does it support both CDMA and GSM?
   No. Only GSM.
5. How much is the RAM on the phone?
   It has 1 GB of RAM and runs pretty well for normal day to day usage. Multi Tasking and heavy gaming might lag.
6. Details on the battery.
   Has a 2200 mAh detachable battery. Lasts decently for a day as the MIUI 6 has been customized well.
7. What about the sound clarity?
   The sound clarity over the mic is pretty convincing. Loud speaker sound disrupts a bit though.
8. Can i use Google Apps?
   You can use all the google apps (Maps, Gmail etc) by downloading them from Google play store.
9. Can it be upgraded to android L?
   There is still no notification on the upgrade. Probably will take time.
10. What is the weight of the phone?
    Around 180 grams.
11. What is the available memory out of the box?
    Around 5.5 GB of usable memory (Internal memory is 8 GB and can be expanded upto 32 GB).
    Apps can be moved to the SD card through 3rd party apps.
12. Does the box come with head phones?
    No. The head phones are not included in the box and should be bought explicitly. Also no manuals are present in the package.
13. Do we get a guarantee card with device?
    Yes. It has 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
14. Where can i find the Service Centers?
    Refer Mi site : http://www.mi.com/in/service/repair/