Honestly even for us, the sheer amount of Xiaomi information these days is a bit confusing. Xiaomi is expected to launch a few different devices this month, so lets try to get some sense into all the reports.

We know for sure from Xiaomi’s CEO that a new flagship will launch in January. We expect the Xiaomi Mi5 to launch this January, since the Mi5 is the only flagship that Xiaomi has in program. Also Xiaomi will probably launch the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 on their launch event on January 15th, at least considering most reports.

Now we get to the really confusing part. Xiaomi has been teasing to launch a “New Redmi” device for the 4th January. Everybody thought this would be just an update of the current Redmi 1S with Dual LTE connections. Similiar to the Redmi Note 4G, many reports stated that we would see a Xiaomi Redmi 1S 4G version with LTE update and slightly altered specs.

Now it looks like Xiaomi might brand the new Redmi, the Xiaomi Redmi 2S though. Additionally to Dual LTE Connectivity you will also get upgraded specs and new Design. According to TENAA the Xiaomi Redmi 2S will come with 4.7″ HD display (1280×720), 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal memory. Otherwise the Redmi 2S will have 64Bit Snapdragon 410 CPU, Adreno 306 GPU. The phone will have a 8MP main camera and 2MP Front Shooter. Also you get a reasonably large 2200mAH battery.

As you can see in the pictures there are some significant differences between the Xiaomi Redmi 1S and the Xiaomi Redmi 2S or Redmi 1S 4G. Although according to TENAA Listings its supposed to be narrower and smaller, it looks slighly wider to us. On Sunday we will know for sure when Xiaomi launches the new Redmi.

Do you think Xiaomi will name their device Xiaomi Redmi 1S 4G or go directly for the Xiaomi Redmi 2S considering the differences in Specs and Design?