Xiaomi Redmi S2&nbsp;Global Version&nbsp;Review: The Next Budget King of 2018 or Not? Xiaomi since its inception in 2011 have worked hard to be where it is today. They have successfully climbed the ladder of success year after year and are currently the world’s 4thlargest smartphone manufacturer.&nbsp;They have become a household name for quality budget phones. Its latest addition, Xiaomi Redmi S2&nbsp;Global Version packed with a 5.99 inch display and the exciting MIUI Global Stable ROM&nbsp;is quickly threatening to continue its&nbsp;predecessor’straditions of being crowned the budget king phone. But will it meet up with the lofty standards of its predecessors and be crowned the budget king? Continue reading to find out… Xiaomi Redmi S2: Specifications Display: 5.99 inches with 1440 x 720 pixels CPU: Snapdragon 625 octa core 2.0Ghz <div>GPU: Adreno 506</div><div>RAM: 4 GB</div><div>Internal Memory: 64/128 GB</div><div>Memory Extension: Not Supported</div><div>Camera: 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP Main and 16 MP front camera</div><div>Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/n/g/ac, dual band, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS.</div><div>Battery: 3080MaH (5V/2A)</div><div>OS: Android 8.1 (MIUI 9)</div><div>Connections: Micro USB Slot and 3.5mm Audio Jack</div><div>Dimensions: 160.7x72.3x8.1 mm</div><div>Weight: 165 grams</div><div>Price: $205 </div>&nbsp;&nbsp;Xiaomi Redmi S2:&nbsp;Design and Appearance Our analysis shows that all is well and good with the Xiaomi Redmi S2’s design. It is very sleek and despite its large frame, it’s quite easy to handle&nbsp;and weighs just 165g. It rocks a full metal body and is&nbsp;18.1 mm in thickness.&nbsp;The design is quite similar to the Xiaomi Mi 6X.&nbsp;The only major difference in structure to Mi 6X&nbsp;is the back end&nbsp;placement of the antennas. The Xiaomi Redmi S6 hones a new U-shaped outline which is placed at the end of the phone, much like in the Mi 6X.&nbsp;It also spots a dual camera, dual LED flash and fingerprint censor&nbsp;which is reasonably well positioned&nbsp;on the rear.It is noticeable that the device was developed with the usage of the whole screen in mind, as there are no capacitive buttons below the screen. This means the whole 5.99 inch display of the phone is in use and it rocks on-screen buttons instead.&nbsp;The volume rocker&nbsp;and power button are located on the right. They are metallic and sit firmly in their housing.&nbsp;Located on the left are the Dual Nano SIM Slot, on the top of the phone you’d see the audio jack, noise-cancelling microphone and an infrared sensor. This sensor can be used in connectivity with your TV to act as a remote control.&nbsp;The loud speaker and&nbsp;micro&nbsp;USB charging port of the Xiaomi Redmi S6 is located on its underside.We wonder why Xiaomi Redmi S6 does not come without the usual USB Type-C port.&nbsp;Located on the upper position of the sleek front is a front flash which is located on the right, a white status LED and front camera which are located to the right of the listener’s slot.&nbsp;The sleek look and design of the Xiaomi Redmi S6 are bound to draw much attention to it. Xiaomi Redmi S6: Display Of course, the 5.99 inch display is the&nbsp;major selling point when it comes to the display. This awesome feature is supported by the 1440 x 720-pixels resolution which ensures that the display is very sharp.&nbsp;The touchscreen operates very smoothly during our test. The colours are well displayed and the brightness and contrast are at a high level and even the viewing angle is okay although the colours tilt a bit when a bit at almost 90&nbsp;̊.&nbsp;For a display that big, pixels are not noticed when you look closely&nbsp;which is quite a feat.&nbsp;The forehead (area above the top screen) is about 9mm while the chin (area below the bottom screen) is about 12mm and the bezels are almost non-existent as its just about 3mm. What this means is that the phone uses its inches well.Although the brightness and contrast are quite okay, the brightness can still be adjusted to your preference in the menu.The display glass is grease-resistant coated but doesn’t do well with scratches. At the time of our review, the screen already has some scratches. And to think we haven’t passed it through the screen scratch test. Perhaps this could be improved on in the future.&nbsp;We therefore recommend investing in a protective glass. Xiaomi Redmi S6: Hardware and Performance Like some other Xiaomi phones, the Xiaomi Redmi S6 rocks an Octa Core&nbsp;Snapdragon 625 processor&nbsp;coupled with an Adreno 506 GPU.&nbsp;The Snapdragon 625 delivers quite well in the benchmark tests and matches the Snapdragon 808 which is used in devices like Google Nexus 5X and LG G4.&nbsp;The CPU of the Snapdragon 625 looked stronger than that of the Snapdragon 808 although the graphics card is considerably weaker.&nbsp;Although the chipset is not getting any younger, the hardware performance is enough for everyday tasks, moderate multitasking and the occasional gaming.&nbsp;It rocks a 4 GB Ram and 64 GB internal memory although there are other variants as is common with Xiaomi devices. There is no port for external storage however.&nbsp;In the Antutu test, the Xiaomi Redmi S6 reached a total point of 77,000 points. It is noticeable that this is higher than the previously tested Snapdragon 625 devices not because it is better on the Redmi S6 but because the latest version of Antutu generally awards a larger score.&nbsp;The devices performance doesn’t drop even after opening a dozen applications. The apps still opened swiftly.&nbsp;Despite its relatively weak graphics card, some high end games still played smoothly in high details.&nbsp;It is also noticeable that the phone heats moderately and doesn’t get unnecessarily hot.&nbsp;All the installed sensors work reliably and properly as well. Xiaomi Redmi S2: Software There is a good news when it come to the device’s software, it doesn’t only come with the MIUI android 8.1 but it’s also the Global stable ROM.&nbsp;The system runs&nbsp;fast, stable and fluid and we’re yet to notice any defects. The user interface is similar to other Xiaomi devices and you have some customize the look of the device to your own satisfaction.&nbsp;It also comes with a one hand mode, just in case you’re feeling uncomfortable with operating with two hands. Keyboard, gesture shortcuts, and an optional Quickball are part of the software armoury as well. Xiaomi Redmi S2: Connectivity Mobile reception worked fine at out time of testing, this is thanks to it being equipped with Volume 20 LTE.&nbsp;We didn’t experience unexpected signal losses or call cancellation at our time of testing.Regarding the wireless, it is important to note that the Xiaomi Redmi S6 does not support AC-WLAN but do not be alarmed. Our speed test and official Xiaomi&nbsp;datasheet show that the WLAN is still quite fast. Even with a reinforced concrete wall in between and at a distance of 5 m, the Dual Band a /b /g / n module&nbsp;still&nbsp;reached&nbsp;82Mbps in 5Ghz &nbsp;band in download&nbsp;and 94Mbps in uninterrupted download.&nbsp;In 2.4 GHz band, a download rate of 52Mbps was achieved.The GPS signal is stable&nbsp;and navigation over long distances worked perfectly well. Xiaomi Redmi S2: Camera The installed camera is the same with the Xiaomi&nbsp;Mi 5x,&nbsp;it is a 16 MP Omnivison OV12A10 with an f/2.2 aperture and 5MP secondary sensor. There is also a LED flash support for both the front and back cameras. The front camera is 16 MP.Distant objects are well displayed and the short triggering time ensures moving objects are shown sharply.Night scenes and recordings in total darkness are also well detailed as the flash is bright enough to sufficiently illuminate the nearby objects. The colours and sharpness achieved is also quite satisfying. This is just a sample article so it isn’t complete.

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