Save the date! On June 7, Xiaomi is going to launch its latest Xiaomi Redmi S2 in India under the name Xiaomi Redmi Y2. This phone comes with a 16MP selfie cam and two storage options. Keep scrolling for more details!

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 to arrive with 4GB RAM and Dual Cam

Earlier this month, the Chinese company posted a teaser video that indicates it will unveil a selfie-centric smartphone in New Delhi on June 7. Today, Xiaomi has also released another media invitation that contains an image of a camera lens. There is no clue as to what the company intends launching on the said date. But if our guess is right, the device might be the Xiaomi Redmi S2 which was introduced in China last week.

Besides, the chance that the handset will have a new name in India is high in this one. We introduce you, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2! In terms of the display, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 specs include a large 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. In addition, this phone comes with full-metal unibody and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. On the other hand, the Redmi Y2 gets power from the Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 2.0GHz with Adreno 506 GPU.

Regarding the software department, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 as the operating system. Besides that, the Redmi Y2 comes in different variants of 3GB RAM/ 32GB or 4GB RAM, 64GB. In addition, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. Next, Redmi Y2 camera system offers a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP snapper on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter with LED flash. Furthermore, the camera system also focuses on AI-based photography for both on the front and the rear camera. Lastly, the Redmi Y2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3080mAh juice box.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 release date and price

As mentioned above, Redmi India has taken to Twitter to announce that the selfie-centric Xiaomi Redmi Y2 will launch in India on the 7th of June. About the cost, the Redmi Y2 price starts at $160 ~ Rm. 633 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB and $204 ~ Rm. 807 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB. Stay tuned for more update about the price in India!