Redmi S2: selfie, appearance, cost-performance -part 2

A generation of God level processor, Redmi S2 performance

As to performance, Redmi S2 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a frequency of 2.0Ghz, low allocation version of 3GB storage +32GB storage space, high-profile version of upgraded to 4GB+64GB storage space, built-in 3080mAh battery, running MIUI 9 operating system based on Android 8.1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is officially known as a generation of god level processor, of course, this does not mean that this Soc can be distinguished in performance. The official details show that many models have been used in this Soc, from Huawei Nova to Nut Pro, from the Blackberry Keyone to Nubia V18, even Xiaomi's own Xiaomi Max 2, Redmi Note 4x, etc., have used this since the release of the processor in 2016. The continuous selection of numerous models proves the vitality of this Soc.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, using A53 eight-core design, its single-core frequency up to 2.0GHz, 14nm FinFET process, while the GPU part is Adreno 506. Supports up to 24 megapixels camera, 4K video capture, support fast charging technology. The overall operation of games is still acceptable.

AI camera, self-portrait effect

Taking pictures, especially self-portraits, is another aspect of Redmi's efforts to improve the pain points. 16 megapixels front camera, comes with soft lights and automatic HDR effect, the self-shot camera hardware is powerful. At the same time, using AI technology to take photos of blurred background images, you can better identify the background before and after, get more accurate blur effect. In the dark light environment, Xiaomi Redmi S2 also supports 2m large pixels with four-in-one photosensitive pixels. From the perspective of blurring effect, the Redmi S2 clearly identified the part of the finger edge and was not falsely blurred.

The sum up

From the price point of view, Redmi S2 absolutely abide by Lei Jun's "Xiaomi hardware comprehensive profit rate will never exceed 5%", and the appearance and good selfie performance, coupled with the MIUI system's strong integration capabilities, so that Redmi S2 is still in a nearly leading position. By winning the first impression with the selling price, and then attracting female consumers with self-portraits and appearance, the Redmi S2 is really accurate under this move.