Redmi 2 Pro

[JBenci]

Anybody own the Redmi 2 Pro?

I do and I'm super impressed by its specifications and price. The device is a Joy to use, right out the box.

• The interface is snappy and visually appealing.
• The Screen is crisp and bright and large.
• The processor and ram is good enough for normal tasks. Multitasking is killer, (Telegram, Email, Audio Streaming, Browser at the same time with no noticeable effects)
• I d like the shape and screen ratio of the body, feels similar in hand to a iphone 4 but much lighter.

I do not like the outer shell plastic, while nothing wrong with it, feels like it will chip or scratch in no time. As soon as I can find a rubber cover for this, ill slap on on.

I would not hesitate to buy this phone. I've used other sub R2000 phones in the past but none of them were nice to use.
I'd actually prefer this over any Samsung Mini phone.

I the MIUI feels a bit apple-ish but most elements can be made closer to stock android by downloading nova launcher, there is also CyanogenMod for some models, so I'm sure there be one for this in no time.

I think this is the perfect "Good Enough" phone.


What do you guys think of this device?

 

[xrapidx]

See you didn't get feedback - I'm considering one of these. Still happy with it?

 

[veethree]

Quite a thread resurrection! I wonder what the record is for the fewest posts over the longest period?

I got one of these for my son a couple of weeks ago and have also been impressed. At the price point, I don't know if it can be beaten. It is admittedly stuck on Lollipop, but does run MIUI 8, so feels pretty up to date. Processor speed, screen, feel in the hand are all more than good enough. Power users would see a difference, but the average Joe...

 

[Diesel44]

I am also extremely happy with my phone. Cheap dual sim phone.

 

[veethree]

And real dual sim, not hybrid, so space for an microSD card as well.

 

[Number Six]

Love mine.

 

[xrapidx]

There's no official upgrade from 4.4 for these devices?

 

[B@rrels]

Mine upgraded to 5.1.1 soon after I bought it last year sometime

 

[Pho3nix]

There's no official upgrade from 4.4 for these devices?

On Android 5 or something.
For R999, cheap and realiable dual sim Android phone.

 

[xrapidx]

On Android 5 or something.
For R999, cheap and realiable dual sim Android phone.

R999?

 

[Fox1]

R999?

Redmi 2 did not get the Android 5.1 update due to having 1gb RAM. Redmi 2 Pro however got it.

 

[vietnam vic]

this was my best value for money buy for 2016.

 

[xrapidx]

Thanks - ordered one. My zte r531's keypad is annoying me.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Did you check for an updated ROM on needrom?

 

[Pho3nix]

R999?

Yep. MTN is selling them for that.
Where did you order yours from?

 

[xrapidx]

Yep. MTN is selling them for that.
Where did you order yours from?

Takealot - the 2GB version, not the 1GB.

 

[Pho3nix]

Takealot - the 2GB version, not the 1GB.

Like I said R999 with MTN

 

[xrapidx]

Too late now

Not that I'm too worried, prefer not supporting MTN in anyway.

 

[xrapidx]

Phone delivered - tonight I'll be up and running again, pain in the arse carting a tablet around.

 

[LCBXX]

The plastic was the reason I went with the Redmi Note 3 Pro - got the Global version. No issues with it other than the fact that it is 4mm or so taller than the normal Redmi Note 3 which makes it all but impossible to get covers/cases for it.