Xiaomi introduces an affordable Redmi 2 phone that is thinner, lighter, and faster

Xiaomi has announced that its eagerly-awaited Redmi 2 smartphone will soon be available in the Philippines.  Priced at ₱5,999, the Redmi 2 will first go on sale on April 28 via www.lazada.com.ph/mi.

Feature-packed but still affordable, the Redmi 2 brings a powerful smartphone experience closer to more people.

Here are some of the amazing features Mi Fans can expect from the Redmi 2:

• ·         4.7” display similar to the Redmi 1S, but thinner at 9.4mm and lighter at 133g
• ·         4G dual SIM and dual standby capability
• ·         Fast and fluid performance even under heavy use, with a Quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor, Adreno 306 GPU, 1GB RAM and 8GB Flash (expandable to 32GB)
• ·         Gorgeous 4.7” 1280 x 720 HD screen (312 PPI), protected by AGC Dragontrail glass
• ·         Sharp and clear 8MP BSI f/2.2 rear camera and a 2MP BSI front camera with 720p video recording
• ·         Long battery life made possible by a 2200mAh battery
• ·         OTG support to transfer files quickly and connect peripherals
• ·         A soft-touch matte back cover that is fingerprint and grease-resistant
• ·         MIUI 6  that enables new functions, shortcuts, customizations and animations