Here we have a small comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Lenovo A7000 for your reference when you want to get a new friendly-budget phone with good specs.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Malaysia release date vs Lenovo A7000 Malaysia release date:

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Malaysia release date was in March, 2015 while Lenovo A7000 Malaysia is still on the way. It will go on sale on 20 May, 2015, which means about 2 months later than Redmi 2. Most people will think A7000 is likely to have more advantages in a race like this, for there has been new changes or development in mobile technology within 2 months. As a result, perhaps Lenovo A7000 has had timely adjustments or appliances to their upcoming device. Anyhow, is it 100% sure that 2 months’ time can make Lenovo A7000 stand out when compared to Xiaomi Redmi 2, which is also considered as a budget-friendly and well-equipped smartphone?

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Malaysia price vs Lenovo A7000 Malaysia price:

At the moment, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Malaysia price is RM449 if you take a look at the official page of Xiaomi Malaysia here. RM449 seems an affordable price for the specs it offers. That is also why many people consider Redmi 2 as a killer for phone in its category. Meanwhile, Lenovo A7000 Malaysia retail recommended price is RM699. However, due to an exclusive partnership with Lazada Malaysia, consumers can pre-register here for a RM625 Lenovo A7000. At first sight, we can notice immediately that A7000 is more expensive than Redmi 2, yet is there anything about this Lenovo device that makes it hard for buyers to choose between it and Redmi 2?

 Xiaomi Redmi 2 Malaysia specs vs Lenovo A7000 Malaysia specs:

First, let’s talk about Redmi 2. It is a 4.7” IPS LCD HD (720×1280, 312ppi) screen with Gorilla Glass helping resisting scratches and fingerprints. One other feature is dual standby 4G LTE that enables users to download songs, movies, pictures, etc. 10 times faster than a phone supporting 3G. Besides, it has 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A53 processor based on 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of storage and Android OS 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6. About Redmi 2 camera, it comes with an 8MP autofocus OmniVision rear cam with 28mm wide angle lens and a 2-megapixel for the front. The whole phone is powered by a 2200mAH rechargeable battery. In terms of looks, Xiaomi Redmi 2 appears more compact, thinner at 9.4mm and lighter at 133 grams, featuring rounded corners and a textured back with 5 colors for choosing.

The other competitor is Lenovo A7000. What does it have?

It has a 5.5″ HD IPS screen (720×1280) that features a wide-angle view of about 180°, bringing true theatre-like visuals. Additionally, it includes 4G LTE like Redmi 2, and 1.5GHz MediaTek True 8Core processor with 2GB RAM, 1GB more than Redmi 2. A7000’s storage is the same as Redmi 2, 8GB. This phone is powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop, and equipped with a combo of 8 mega-pixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 5 mega-pixel fixed-focus front camera. A7000 has a larger battery, 2,900mAh, up to 16 hours 3G talk time, and dual SIM 4G LTE/3G HSPA. About its appearance, we note that it is 7.99mm thin, weighing 140 grams. Instead of 5 color choices like Xiaomi Redmi 2, buyers will just have two colors: Onyx Black and Pearl White. One remarkable thing about Lenovo A7000 is its Dolby Atmos. It will enhance not only music, videos and games, but also video chats “with audio that flows above and around you”, like in a cinema. So, probably this can be the thing that makes Lenovo A7000 outstanding because of being the first smartphone with Dolby Atmos.

Before wrapping things up, we would like to get you a clearer comparison through the following table:

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Lenovo A7000

Well, those are some aspects we bring into consideration when comparing Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Lenovo A7000. Hope the above information will be useful for people who want to buy an affordable smartphone with good specs, or who are still wondering which phone is the right one for them.