Xiaomi is launching a new product in Malaysia, on Wednesday 11th March. According to our Information and our local SIRIM Database this is going to be the Xiaomi Redmi 2. We just dont know yet if enhanced or basic version of the REDMI 2 device.

While Xiaomi has not yet officially announced that this is the Redmi 2, we have checked the local SIRIM Database for you and have spotted a new dual Sim phone with 4G LTE with the model number 2014817. In Singapore the same device has passed the certification, and is listed specifically as Xiaomi Redmi 2.

The Redmi 2 has been announced in January 2015 and is Xiaomi’s entry Level Smartphone. Compared to the Redmi 1S you get a better 64BIT Snapdragon 410 clocked at 1.2Ghz, Xiaomi says this is an 50% improvement over the Redmi 1S. The Basic Version of the Redmi 2 comes with 1GB of LDDR3 RAM and 8GB of internal memory. The Main Camera of the Redmi 2 is still a 8MP Shooter with a 5-element lens, while the Front Camera has been update to a 2 megapixel shooter, that is capable of taking HD 720 videos.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 versus Meizu M1 Mini 

The Redmi 2 battery has been upgraded as well to a bigger 2200mAh battery by Samsung, supported with Quick Charge for faster charging. The Redmi 2 sports a 4.7″ 720p Display and supports local 4G LTE. Compared to the Redmi 1S the Redmi 2 is also more compact, thinner and lighter (9.4mm/133g vs 9.9mm/158g). The Redmi 2 will run on MIUI V6 with Android 4.4.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Hands On

Now lets get back to the most interesting question. Because of the competition of the Meizu M1 Mini, Xiaomi decided quickly after the Redmi 2 Launch, to bring out an enhanced Redmi 2 Version. The Redmi 2 enhanced version comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. 1GB RAM has been the biggest concern for many customers on the Redmi 1S, so 2GB RAM makes a lot of sense for the Redmi 2. Lets hope Xiaomi will bring the enhanced version of the Redmi 2 to Malaysia and Singapore.

The enhanced Redmi 2 Price is at 799 Yuan in China, that would be RM465 in Malaysia for 64BIT Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM that is a good price. The Basic Redmi 2 Version Price is 699Yuan in China, which amounts to RM396 in Malaysia, this means the price would probably be the same as the current Redmi 1S at RM419.  Xiaomi will release the Redmi 2 this Wednesday in Malaysia and tomorrow in Singapore. You can buy the Redmi 2 now for RM441 here if you dont want to wait. Use the Code LAZADAMOB88