Chinese smartphone-maker Xiaomi has unveiled its Redmi Note 2 Prime and it has created ripples with impressive features. However, it has to take on several mid-range smartphones like Moto G (3rd Gen), Xolo Black and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML in the Indian market when it is launched.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime model is priced at 999 RMB, which is approximately Rs 10,120 but it can vary when it actually hits the market. Going by its price, it will have to compete with Moto G (3rd Gen), Xolo Black and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, which come with a price tag of Rs 12,999 each.
Here is specification comparison of the devices (Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime, Moto G (3rd Gen), Xolo Black, Asus Zenfone 2) that's worth your money:
Display: Xolo Black enjoys an edge over its rivals with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime comes second with a 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) screen (401 ppi pixel density). Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML sports a 5.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi pixel density), and Moto G (3rd Gen) has a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density).
Processor: Redmi Note Prime is powered by MediaTek Helio X10 processor clocking at 2.2GHz, while Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML has Intel Atom Z3560 clocking at 1.8 GHz, Xolo Black has Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, and Moto G (3rd Gen) has Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400.
Operating System: Moto G (3rd Gen) runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop based MIUI 7.0, and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML and Xolo Black run on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Memory: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime comes packed with 32 GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB and 2 GB RAM, while Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML has a 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card, and 2 GB RAM. Xolo Black and Moto G (3rd Gen) have a 16 GB internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card and 2 GB RAM.
Camera: All the devices have 13 MP main camera and 5 MP front snapper.
Battery: Xolo Black scores over other devices with 3200 mAh battery followed by
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime - 3060 mAh, Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML - 3,000 mAh, and Moto G (3rd Gen) - 2,470 mAh.
Conclusion: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime beats mid-range devices - Moto G (3rd Gen), Xolo Black, and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML – in terms of features with powerful processor, more storage and good display.
