Xiaomi Redmi 2 Vs Moto E (Gen 2) : Newly Arrived Budget Smartphones Battle it Out
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 2 (4G) in India, and it is a mere upgrade over its predecessor, the Redmi 1S. But even with the slight bump in the specs, the device is still unconquerable in its segment. The device that comes closest in competing with the Redmi 2 is the Moto E (Gen 2). So let’s take a look at how the two budget badasses fare against each other.
Specs |
Xiaomi Redmi 2 4G |
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) |
Display | 4.7 inch 720 x 1280 pixels |
4.5 inch 540 x 960 pixels |
CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad-core, Snapdragon 410 | 1.2 GHz, Quad-core, Snapdragon 200 |
RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
Main Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Front Camera | 2 MP | 0.3 MP |
Internal Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
External Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Battery | 2200 mAh | 2390 mAh |
Operating System | MIUI 6.0, based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Price | Rs. 6999 | Rs. 6999 |
The Redmi 2 definitely holds a lead in the specs sheet with its HD display and superior camera offering. The 4G ready Redmi 2 is priced the same as the 3G variant of the Moto E which would help it to attract the potential customers towards itself. The Moto E, on the other hand, can use its updated operating system and the bigger display in comparison to its predessesor to attract the buyers to itself.
The Redmi 2 also requires the troublesome effort of waiting for the flash sale whereas, the Moto E (Gen 2) is available right now for purchase which might work in Motorola’s favour.