Skip to content

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

Side by side comparison between Lenovo Phab 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y) 10Points
6.4"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)} 10 Advantages Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y) vs Redmi 2A} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.4"36%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+4050 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
225 grams (7.88 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)68%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)2%
Thinner
229 PPIvs+312 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
 
ModelPhab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Other model namesLenovo Phab2 Dual-Sim 32GB, Lenovo PB2-650Y (AT&T/T-Mobile)Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandLenovoXiaomi
Release date6/1/20163/1/2015
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)89.5 x 175 millimeters (3.52 x 6.89 in)67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight225 grams (7.88 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT8735 (28nm)32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17)LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold
• Aluminum body
• 85° wide angle front camera
• Dolby Atmos audio (capture 5.1)
• WiFi hotspot
• Verizon and Sprint not supported
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
• MIUI 6.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650Y)Redmi 2A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.