Xiaomi Redmi 2 gets 2GB RAM in latest TENAA approval


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One of the big complaints we all had about the Xiaomi Redmi 2 was the lack of RAM, but a new TENAA filing shows that Xiaomi have fixed this issue.

Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Redmi 2 not so long ago to a mixed reception from fans around the world. The general opinion is that the Redmi 2 is a good phone for the low asking price, but not the successor we were hoping for.

One of the issues was that fact the 699 Yuan phone boasts just 1GB RAM, at a time where most similar phones are starting to see an increase to 2GB RAM.

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A recent TENAA approval shows that Xiaomi have taken this in to consideration and will also launch a 2GB RAM model in the near future. The phone will get the same Snapdragon processor and colourful rear shell options as the first Redmi 2, but will likely cost slightly more.

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36 Comments

  1. renky89
    January 26, 2015

    at last, a decent smaller smartphone from a reliable manufacturer. When the price comes down to 150$ (international) I will be getting it for my girlfriend for sure

    • mikey
      January 26, 2015

      correct

    • desponent
      January 26, 2015

      how are they more “reliable” for an international customers?

      • Airyl
        January 26, 2015

        He/She could be from a Xiaomi supported country.

      • renky89
        January 26, 2015

        I am not from a Xiaomi suppoorted country but I fell that when you buy a smartphone from a manufacturer like Xiaomi, Meizu, Oppo or Jiayu there is less chance of getting a faulty device or the device breaking down over time. Also software is more refined and feature rich. Thats how I see it and, of course, I speak for experience

  2. Airyl
    January 26, 2015

    At least they’re trying to fix their mistakes. Still, it would’ve been a lot better if they had just launched it with 2GB instead fixing it only now.

  3. desponent
    January 26, 2015

    lol at least it’s something.

  4. James
    January 26, 2015

    IMO the Redmi 2 with 2GB RAM, Snapdragon 615 CPU and 2500mAh battery would have been a killer phone worldwide!!!! Anyway, if the released Redmi 2 get 2GB RAM, I will buy one cos I don’t have 350€ to spend on the MI4 16GB version. I really hope that Meizu M1 Mini would have better specs for a good price. A message for manufacturers, please produce mid-range phones with decent specs, design and removable battery in order to allow us to keep our device for at least 2 years! I wish that Jiayu S4 will be released in coming months!

    • mersault
      January 26, 2015

      I agree with everything you wrote…as Andy stated Jiayu S4 is not to be expected before March:(…I just hope Meizu m1 mini is not too big

      • James
        January 26, 2015

        Thank you for your comment, regarding the Meizu M1 Mini we will be fixed pretty soon about its technical specs. Unfortunately, there is nothing official for the Jiayu S4 and even March might be too optimistic for a release date and availability in the market. Moreover, Jiayu has just launched the S3, I think that at the moment their plans is to make that device a success in the market before putting out another device. I will decide between the new Redmi 2 (2GB RAM) and the Meizu M1 Mini, hope these phones will be available in the market pretty soon.

  5. TheEvilPenguinGamer .
    January 26, 2015

    You got to be shitting me. Just bought a redmi 2 but still didn’t like the fact it had 1gb ram.

    • James
      January 26, 2015

      I feel you, what a stupid strategy from Xiaomi! They should have released the Redmi 2 initially with 2GB of RAM considering that their MIUI ROM is too voracious in memory resources.

  6. Guest
    January 26, 2015

    at last, a decent smaller smartphone from a reliable manufacturer. When the price comes down to 150$ (international) I will be getting it for my girlfriend for sure

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      correct

    • desponent
      January 26, 2015

      how are they more “reliable” for an international customers?

    • Airyl
      January 26, 2015

      He/She could be from a Xiaomi supported country.

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      I am not from a Xiaomi suppoorted country but I fell that when you buy a smartphone from a manufacturer like Xiaomi, Meizu, Oppo or Jiayu there is less chance of getting a faulty device or the device breaking down over time. Also software is more refined and feature rich. Thats how I see it and, of course, I speak for experience

  7. prabu
    January 26, 2015

    Hi Andi..
    2gb Ram, 16 gb rom.. is it has 615 processor?? if so it will positioned against Yu yureka..

    • James
      January 26, 2015

      Xiaomi have no plans to upgrade the CPU, they will use Snapdragon 410 for the Redmi 2.

  8. Airyl
    January 26, 2015

    At least they’re trying to fix their mistakes. Still, it would’ve been a lot better if they had just launched it with 2GB instead fixing it only now.

  9. desponent
    January 26, 2015

    lol at least it’s something.

  10. Guest
    January 26, 2015

    IMO the Redmi 2 with 2GB RAM, Snapdragon 615 CPU and 2500mAh battery would have been a killer phone worldwide!!!! Anyway, if the released Redmi 2 get 2GB RAM, I will buy one cos I don’t have 350€ to spend on the MI4 16GB version. I really hope that Meizu M1 Mini would have better specs for a good price. A message for manufacturers, please produce mid-range phones with decent specs, design and removable battery in order to allow us to keep our device for at least 2 years! I wish that Jiayu S4 will be released in coming months!

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      I agree with everything you wrote…as Andy stated Jiayu S4 is not to be expected before March:(…I just hope Meizu m1 mini is not too big

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      Thank you for your comment, regarding the Meizu M1 Mini we will be fixed pretty soon about its technical specs. Unfortunately, there is nothing official for the Jiayu S4 and even March might be too optimistic for a release date and availability in the market. Moreover, Jiayu has just launched the S3, I think that at the moment their plans is to make that device a success in the market before putting out another device. I will decide between the new Redmi 2 (2GB RAM) and the Meizu M1 Mini, hope these phones will be available in the market pretty soon.

  11. TheEvilPenguinGamer .
    January 26, 2015

    You got to be shitting me. Just bought a redmi 2 but still didn’t like the fact it had 1gb ram.

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      I feel you, what a stupid strategy from Xiaomi! They should have released the Redmi 2 initially with 2GB of RAM considering that their MIUI ROM is too voracious in memory resources.

  12. prabu
    January 26, 2015

    Hi Andi..
    2gb Ram, 16 gb rom.. is it has 615 processor?? if so it will positioned against Yu yureka..

    • Guest
      January 26, 2015

      Xiaomi have no plans to upgrade the CPU, they will use Snapdragon 410 for the Redmi 2.

  13. Sir TittyTwist
    January 26, 2015

    LMAO right after i got mine in the mail of course

    • Sir TittyTwist
      January 26, 2015

      I’m still happy with it, considering my last phone but this would have been great to have in the first place

  14. Sir TittyTwist
    January 26, 2015

    LMAO right after i got my 1gb in the mail of course

    • Sir TittyTwist
      January 26, 2015

      I’m still happy with it, considering my last phone but this would have been great to have in the first place

  15. redmi user
    February 6, 2015

    Is there any news about 2gb ram version of redmi2?

  16. Guest
    February 6, 2015

    Is there any news about 2gb ram version of redmi2?

  17. Kundekönig
    February 13, 2015

    Well, nice cellphone, indeed! But to be a real alternativ for the major brands it needs LTE @800MHz for the european Mainland….

  18. Guest
    February 13, 2015

    Well, nice cellphone, indeed! But to be a real alternativ for the major brands it needs LTE @800MHz for the european Mainland….