Xiaomi Redmi S2 smartphone launch date confirmed, likely on May 10 in China

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New Delhi : Leading Chinese electronics company, Xiaomi is all set to its newly designed budget smartphone Redmi S2 in a few days to come. A teaser posted on Weibo confirms that Xiaomi will launch its Redmi S2 on May 10. It will be the first model in the company's new Redmi S series.

Xiaomi posted a teaser which shows the Redmi S2 rear panel looks alike Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Mi 6X. Sources believe that the handset will be exclusively available via Suning.com in China The teaser showed letter 'S' in red and blue paint.

Further, the Redmi S2 was also marked with high-resolution product shots at the opening of a Mi Store in Czech Republic. In addition, the upcoming Redmi S2 has been spotted on certification website TENAA once again.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 smartphone features and specifications

 

The new listings show two variants of the handset, with model numbers M1803E6T and M1803E6C and identical hardware. Listing confirms that the smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo-based software and feature a 5.99-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixel) display and octa-core processor.

It will come in 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM variants, and have 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options, all with support for up to 256GB microSD cards. Users will experience dual rear camera setup in vertical alignment featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor, as well as a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

Sensor onboard include gravity sensor, distance sensor, light sensor, and fingerprint recognition. It will come in black, rose gold, gold, white, blue, red, pink, grey, and silver colour options. The handset will have dimensions of 160.73×77.26×8.1mm, with weigh 170 grams and will be a 3000mAh battery.