Xiaomi Redmi Y2 India launch expected today: All details here
Xiaomi is expected to launch Redmi Y2 smartphone in India at an event scheduled for 3 PM in New Delhi today. The Y2 is said to be the rebranded India variant of the selfie-focused Redmi S2 smartphone, recently launched in China. Notably, the phone will be Amazon exclusive; the e-commerce website has already listed a page for the Y series smartphone. Here's more.
You can watch the Redmi Y2 launch event on YouTube
Xiaomi will live stream the Redmi Y2 India launch event on YouTube. The company has already put up a placeholder on its official website. The live stream video link is expected to get active some minutes before the launch.
At a glance
Redmi Y2 is expected to come with the same specifications as that of Redmi S2. It will support dual-SIM (Nano) cards, run Android-based MIUI 9 and sport a 5.99-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with 70.8% NTSC color gamut. Moreover, Redmi Y2 is likely to get a Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with up to 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB inbuilt storage (expandable up to 256GB).
Like the S2, the Redmi Y2 will offer selife-centric features
The Redmi Y2 is expected to sport a dual rear camera setup comprising a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, it will offer a 16-megapixel sensor which will support features such as artificial intelligence-based Portrait Mode and Smart Beauty. The front camera will also support HDR, Face Unlock and will feature a soft light flash module.
The Redmi Y2 will enter the mid-range smartphone segment
According to reports, the Redmi Y2 will cost Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant, and Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model Further, Y2 may offer 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and pack a 3,080mAh battery. The Redmi Y2 may be offered in Dark Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold colors.
