HIGHLIGHTS
Redmi S2 launch event is scheduled for 2pm CST (11:30am IST)
The handset is said to come in 3 variants
It will reportedly be exclusively available in China via Suning.com
Redmi S2 launch is just a few hours away, finally ending the wait for the phone Xiaomi claims has the best selfie camera in the Redmi series. The Redmi S2 is a budget device that is said to be aimed at the Chinese and Indian markets. The launch event is scheduled for 2pm China time (11:30am IST) in the city of Nanjing at the headquarters of Suning.com, which is said to be Xiaomi’s exclusive sales partner for the handset. The Redmi S2 price, specifications, design and features have been leaked in detail over the past few weeks, not leaving much to the imagination. Here’s everything you can expect from the upcoming smartphone.
Redmi S2 price
The Redmi S2 price has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks. It is said the handset will come in three variants — 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The Redmi S2 price for the base model is said to be less than CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 10,500), though it is not clear how much lower it will be. The 3GB RAM + 32GB variant was listed on Aliexpress at a starting price of $165.99 (roughly Rs. 11,100), and there is no word yet about how much the top-end variant will cost. We will find out the official price, as well as details of the first Redmi S2 flash sale once the event concludes.