Comparison: RedMi 2S vs RedMi 1S

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The newly-launched Xiaomi RedMi 2s is the latest addition to the company’s growing consumer electronics portfolio. But how does it stack up against its predecessor? Find it out after the break.

RedMi 2S vs RedMi 1S

Above is a chart that helps us identify the differences between the two handsets, specs-wise at least. The biggest improvement, if you can consider it as such, in the new model is the use of a new 64-bit processor from Qualcomm which, in theory, should bring faster performance to the RedMi 2S, not to mention add LTE connectivity to its arsenal.

Another note-worthy improvement that the RedMi 2S has over its predecessor is the use of an OGS panel which is partly to be credited to the RedMi 2S’ thinner and lighter frame.

Xiaomi RedMi 2S

Speaking of its form factor, apart from being thinner than the RedMi 1S, the new smartphone is shorter and has a narrower frame. It’s also 26 grams lighter than the previous model, despite of having a slightly larger battery pack.

As you can see, the new Xiaomi RedMi 2S is actually more of an incremental upgrade to the RedMi 1S rather than a completely new beast. But it doesn’t change the fact that the RedMi 2S is still a competitive player in the midrange segment, one that has the potential to pose the same amount of threat to its competition as its predecessor did during its heyday.

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Mi Philippines bundles Redmi 1S with Mi Power Bank

Mi Philippines has announced that they will bundle their affordable Xiaomi Redmi 1S Android smartphone with the 5,200mAh Mi Power Bank on their November 27 sale.

The Xiaomi Redmi 1S retails for Php5,599 while the 5,200mAh Mi Power Bank costs Php445. That combo should cost you Php6,044 but Mi Philippines is offering it for just Php5,799. It’s like getting the power bank for just Php200.

The bundle will go on sale on Thursday, November 27, starting at 12 noon. As usual, this will be sold through Lazada with limited stocks available. Pre-registration is not required.

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Xiaomi Redmi 1S vs. Asus Zenfone 5

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The price category of Php5,000 to Php7,000 are slowly being ruled by really good smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 1S and the Asus Zenfone 5. We take a look at the two and compare them with each other.

Both global brands as well recognized and have good reputation so more often than not, the choice between the two boils down to the hardware specifications and price.

zenfone5-redmi1s

So we plotted them down in this table.

Specs
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Asus Zenfone 5
Display4.7-inch HD IPS
1280×720 pixels
5.0-inch HD IPS
1280×720 pixels
ProcessorSnapdragon 400
1.6GHz quad-core
Intel Atom Z2580
2.0GHz dual-core
Memory1GB2GB
Storage8GB8GB
Expansion32GB64GB
CellularHSPAHSPA+
WiFiYesYes
Bluetooth4.0 LE4.0
Front Camera1.6MP2MP
Rear Camera8MP8MP
OSAndroid 4.3Android 4.3
Battery2,000mAh2,100mAh
PricePhp5,590Php6,495

The Zenfone 5 has a lot of points over the Redmi 1S, including double the RAM, expandable storage, display size and slightly higher battery capacity.

As for the performance, our Antutu Benchmakr scores put the Intel Atom of the Zenfone 5 slightly better at 22k compared to the 21k on the Snapdragon 400 of the Redmi 1S.

The Redmi 1S is cheaper by about Php1,000 so that’s one of the consideration here as well.

You can read more about our initial review of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S here and the Zenfone 5 here.

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