Xiaomi Redmi Y2 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has launched the successor to the budget-oriented Redmi Y1. The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 shares a similar design language to what we have seen on the recently launched Redmi S2 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The 32GB and 64GB variants if the smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 12,999 respectively.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio 18:9. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo layered with MIUI 9 on top of it. Under the hood, there is a 3,080mAh battery powering up the internals.

On the optics front, the Redmi Y2 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with features like  AI Portrait Mode, AI Smart Beauty, Front HDR and Face Unlock.

If the smartphone failed to impress you enough, here are some alternatives that you can buy right now.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 packs in a better set of hardware at a similar price point. The Redmi Y2 alternative features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Hands-on Review: Best Budget Phone?

Honor 9 Lite

Honor 9 Lite is currently one of the best alternatives available for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2. The Honor 9 Lite sports a 5.65-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display. The smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. As for storage, the dual-SIM handset is available in 32GB and 64GB storage options. The Honor 9 Lite is available via Flipkart at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

In case you love the MIUI or just want a Xiaomi smartphone, the Redmi Note 5 is a great choice. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The device packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM paired with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The 32GB variant is priced at Rs. 9,999 while the 64GB variant retails for Rs. 11,999.