Yesterday, Xiaomi had announced another variant of the Redmi 2, the Redmi 2A. Basically, this phone is just an update from the previous one. Not many can tell the 2 phones apart but the specs. About the price, while the Redmi 2 goes on sale for CNY 699 (RM 416) in China, the Redmi 2A is priced at CNY 599 (RM357). Here, we give you an overview of some aspects when comparing the 2 phones.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A Size

Redmi 2 and the Redmi 2A share the same size (134×67.2×9.4mm) and theirs solid outlook. However, the latter is 1g lighter than the former. This difference isn’t worth noticing. With this size, both phones are suitable for anyone, even those with small hand.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A Display

Both Redmi 2 and the Redmi 2A come with the same 4.7-inch 720p HD display with the density of 312 ppi. This resolution is acceptable in most mid-end devices.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A Processor and RAM

We can clearly see the differences hereby. Where the Redmi 2 is powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit processor, the Redmi 2A comes with a 1.5GHz Leadcore L1860C quad-core chipset.

The Snapdragon processor is paired with Mali T628 GPU and 1GB RAM, while the Leadcore processor teams up with an Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM. Practically, benchmark test showed more advantage of the Redmi 2A, where benchmark score of the Redmi 2 was more than 20,000 and that of the Redmi 2A is more than 23,000.

Redmi 2A Benchmarks score

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A Storage

Having looking only at the storage, there’s no way to differentiate the 2 phone because they are identical. Both boast 8GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. More space in the storage gives more convenience to users.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A Camera

Another part that remain unchanged in both devices is the camera. Technical parameter shows that Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A have an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera.The quality of photos taken by the Redmi 2 and Redmi 2A is great compared to that taken by other phone in the same class.

Some camera samples of the Redmi 2A

Battery and Software

To help everything inside run smoothly, the company did give both devices a 2,200mAh battery. Both phones run on the Andoid KitKat based MIUI 6.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A: spec comparison

Features	Xiaomi Redmi 2A	Xiaomi Redmi 2
Dimensions	134×67.2×9.4mm	134×67.2×9.4mm
Weight	132 grams	133 grams
Display	4.7-inch HD (312ppi)	4.7-inch HD (312ppi)
Processor	1.5GHz Leadcore L1860C quad-core	1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit
GPU	Mali T628	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB	1GB
Storage	8GB (expandable)	8GB (expandable)
Rear Camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front Camera	2-megapixel	2-megapixel
Battery	2,200mAh	2,200mAh
Connectivity	Dual-SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	Dual-SIM, LTE- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Android OS	KitKat (MIUI 6.0)	KitKat (MIUI 6.0)
Price	CNY 599	CNY 699 (RM 476)

The price of the Redmi 2A in Malaysia is expected to be the same as in China plus GST. Judging the benchmark, Redmi 2A can be superior for lower price.

So, what do you think about the Redmi 2A?