Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2019 7:19 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels144% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+409 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9% Lighter
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP21% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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.

33 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 7 M1901F7H, M1901F7I, Xiaomi Lavender	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	3/13/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019	5/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 64GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.962W/kg (head), 0.838W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered