Xiaomi Redmi 2 Smartphone Review

While there are no stand-out features in the design of the phone, it is a sleek and well built phone.

Xiaomi included a 4.7-inch display for the Redmi 2, which we feel is still the best smartphone size. It is big enough for easy viewing and typing but small enough to be pocket-friendly. As it is, the Redmi has a screen-to-body ratio of 67.6%, and measures just 134mm long. It is both portable and functional.

It also features attractive, red touch-sensitive home buttons on the handset body – rather than the display – so the full 4.7-inch screen is usable.

The phone itself is made from textured plastic, meaning it's not the premium feel of the iPhone. However, this textured plastic does mean the phone is easy to grip, so it won't slip from your grasp.

A volume rocker and on/off button fit on the right edge of the phone, with the power button below the rocker. This makes locking and unlocking the phone feel natural and comfortable, as the button is well within the reach of your thumb.

A headphone jack can be found at the top-right corner of the phone, and the microUSB port is positioned bottom-right.

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