Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker, generally known for its mid-range and budget smartphones is expected to come up with another device named Xiaomi Redmi S2 in the budget segment. The information has surfaced via firmware files obtained by @FunkyHuawei and FunkyHuawei.club, shared exclusively with XDA-Developers. The leaks indicate that Xiaomi is planning to launch a camera-centric smartphone in the budget range.
Just like the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi S2 is expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI9. It will feature an almost bezel-less 1440 x 720 LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The display will support HD+ resolution. The firmware files also indicate the availability of a microSD card slot for memory expansion. RAM size will be determined by the official TENAA listing. The Redmi S2 packs a 3,080mAh battery which when coupled with the Snapdragon 625 and optimizations introduced in Android Oreo should last a full day on a single charge.
The firmware files explicitly reveal that there will be Indian and Chinese variants of the device. Xiaomi is gearing up for a launch event on April 25, 2018, where the Mi 6X smartphone is expected to launch. There might not be a separate launch event for the Redmi S2. There has been no official information regarding the Redmi S2 by Xiaomi yet.