Xiaomi Redmi S2 launched in the Philippines, priced at Php7,990

Xiaomi’s new killer budget-friendly smartphone has finally arrived in the Philippines. Meet the Xiaomi Redmi S2.

Announced earlier last month, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 might have just redefined the low-end market segment. As expected, this new Xiaomi device packs some pretty impressive features that you can almost never imagine on a budget device.

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor which is way better than the chipsets that most smartphones in this price category have. It is backed with 3GB of RAM and a spacious 32GB of internal storage.

Xiaomi also equipped it with a large 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 screen, without a display notch. What’s even more impressive is the set of cameras. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies, while at the back are 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel dual cameras for proper snaps.

It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 on top — so you’re getting the best software that both Android and Xiaomi has to offer.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 Specs

• Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano format, Hybrid)
• 5.99-inch 18:9 HD+ display, 1440 x 720 pixel resolution
• 2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
• 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras with LED flash
• 16-megapixel front camera
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi hotspot
• 4G LTE
• Fingerprint scanner
• micro USB
• Bluetooth v5.0
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
• 3,080mAh Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi S2 will retail for a price of only Php7,990 and it will be available beginning June 4.