虽然小米在(Xiaomi)欧洲或美洲(Europe or Americas)并不那么出名，但它在亚洲(Asia)却是一个非常知名的品牌，尤其是在智能手机和其他移动设备方面。最近，他们推出了一款新的廉价Android 智能手机(Android smartphone)，该智能手机也在西方市场销售。它被称为小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2) ，承诺以相当低的价格(price point)提供非常不错的Android 用户(Android user)体验。我们有机会在这款智能手机上玩了将近 2 周，经过大量测试后，我们准备在这篇评论中与您分享我们学到的东西：
硬件规格和包装
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)是一款采用相当简陋的包装的智能手机。这是一个简单的纸板箱(cardboard box)，并没有透露太多关于它的内容。在其正面，您只能看到Mi 徽标(Mi logo)。在盒子的背面，你确实会看到一些印刷信息，但大部分都是用中文(Chinese)写的。
打开包装首先看到的是小米红米2 。(Xiaomi Redmi 2)
然后，将智能手机的保修卡(warranty card)、快速入门指南(start guide)、电源充电器(power charger)和可拆卸的USB 数据线(USB cable)一个接一个地叠在一起。不幸的是，您没有任何耳机，但这对于当今许多制造商来说似乎已成为常态。
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)有 5 种不同颜色可供选择：黑色、白色、黄色、粉色和绿色。正如您之前从图片中注意到的那样，我们测试的模型是黑色变体。
Redmi 2配备 4.7 英寸IPS LCD 显示屏(IPS LCD display)，高清分辨率(HD resolution)为 720 x 1280 像素，像素密度为 312 ppi(ppi pixel density)。这款智能手机采用四核 1.2 GHz 处理器(GHz processor)、1GB RAM 内存(RAM memory)和Adreno 306 视频芯片(video chip)。您还可以获得 8 GB 的内部存储空间(storage space)和一个microSD 插槽(microSD slot)，可用于添加高达 32 GB 的 microSD 卡。Redmi 2由平均 2200mAh 的锂离子聚合物电池供电(polymer battery)。
主摄像头使用 8 兆像素Omnivision 图像(Omnivision image)传感器，具有 5 元素镜头、自动对焦和闪光灯(autofocus and flash)。在前面，你会得到一个 2兆像素的摄像头(megapixel camera)。
您获得的连接选项包括 microUSB 2.0 端口、蓝牙 4.0(Bluetooth 4.0)和对 802.11 b/g/n 标准的无线支持。
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)仅由塑料制成，机身尺寸为 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 毫米（5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 英寸），重量仅为 133 克（4.69 盎司）。
欲了解更多信息和详细规格，请查看小米官(Xiaomi official)网，此处为：小米红米 2 规格(Xiaomi Redmi 2 Specifications)。
小米红米 2 是一款面向精打细算用户的主流智能手机。它的 1.2 GHz 四核 CPU、1GB RAM 和 8MP 摄像头应确保您拥有愉快的 Android 智能手机体验。(The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a mainstream smartphone targeted at budget conscious users. Its 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and 8MP camera should ensure that you will have a pleasant Android smartphone experience.)
设计和建造质量
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)的设计并没有给人留下深刻印象。不要误解我们，智能手机并不丑陋或制造不佳。我们只是觉得它是一款“非常普通”的智能手机。
显示屏为 4.7 英寸，对于廉价智能手机(budget smartphone)来说相当大，而且它的所有表面都可以使用是一件好事。这是因为“最近使用的应用程序”、“主页”(Recent Apps, Home)和“返回”(Back)按钮都是电容式的，并且位于屏幕下方。我们还喜欢小米(color Xiaomi)用来绘制这些按钮的红色。
电源按钮(power button)和音量(volume rocker)键都位于智能手机的右侧，位于顶部的某个位置。我们发现这种定位很舒服，即使只用一只手使用该设备也是如此。
机身仅由塑料制成，但也有一些优点。一方面，小米红米2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)轻巧便携。其次，圆润的边缘和背板的纹理表面使其易于握持。
正如我们之前提到的，小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)配备 4.7 英寸IPS LCD 屏幕(IPS LCD screen)，分辨率为 1280 x 720 像素，像素密度为 312 ppi(ppi pixel density)。IPS 面板(IPS panel)意味着您可以获得漂亮的色彩、良好的对比度和宽视角。分辨率和像素密度(pixel density)相当平均，但这是预算智能手机(budget smartphone)所期望的。该显示器还受益于环境光传感器(ambient light sensor)，因此它可以根据您周围的光线自动调暗或调亮其表面。但是，由于表面有光泽，最大亮度水平相当低(brightness level)，我们发现在户外阳光直射时很难看清屏幕。
就设计而言，小米红米 2 是一款普通的智能手机。机身全是塑料的，当您在户外明亮的光线下时，显示屏不可读。然而，小米红米 2 做工精良，感觉不像是一个易碎的设备。(Xiaomi Redmi 2 is an average smartphone when it comes to its design. The body is all plastic and the display isn't readable when you are outdoors, in bright light. However, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is well built and doesn't feel like a fragile device.)
小米红米2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)的智能手机体验(Smartphone Experience)
小米红米2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)支持4G移动网络，使用时没有发现信号掉线。但是，我们的电话质量并不是最好的。我们打的许多电话都充满了噪音或不完整的单词。与我们交谈的人没有遇到同样的问题，因此我们怀疑故障与在小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)上发现的耳机(ear speaker)有关。反过来，使用扬声器效果更好，电话交谈更清晰。
音频质量很好，尤其是当您使用耳机时。扬声器也不错，但音乐听起来有点平淡。但是，观看电影或YouTube剪辑是合理的。
小米红米2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)运行MIUI 6.4.3.0 ，是(MIUI 6.4.3.0)Android 4.4.4 Kitkat的修改版。MIUI 皮肤(MIUI skin)提供了一个漂亮的界面，尽管它已经针对速度进行了优化。但是，可能是因为硬件不是很高端，我们在使用Redmi 2时注意到了很多滞后。这些滞后主要出现在过渡和动画中，尤其是当您同时打开多个应用程序时。
在拍照体验方面(camera experience)，Redmi 2再次中规中矩。Omnivision 图像(Omnivision image)传感器可帮助您获得好照片，但速度不是很快。在开启HDR的情况下以最大分辨率拍照可能需要 3 到 4 秒。对于今天的标准来说，这是相当长的时间。
2200 mAh 电池(mAh battery)也足以让您的智能手机运行一天甚至更长时间，具体取决于您使用设备的方式。
总体而言，小米红米 2 是一款中端智能手机，提供了不错的体验。即使它有缺陷，这些在这个价格范围内都很常见。此外，如果您还考虑其主要竞争对手提供的产品，Redmi 2 可能是一笔不错的交易。(Overall, Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a mid-range smartphone that offers a decent experience. Even if it has its flaws, these are all common at this price range. Furthermore, if you also take into consideration what its main competitors offer, Redmi 2 might be a good deal.)
小米红米2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)的拍照体验(Camera Experience)
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)的主摄像头有 8 兆像素，由Omnivision 图像(Omnivision image)传感器提供。当您在弱光条件下拍照时，它还受益于LED 闪光灯。(LED flash)前置摄像头(front camera)只有 2 兆像素，我们建议您仅将其用于视频通话。如果你想用它自拍，结果就不是那么好。
相机软件允许提供HDR 功能，这是您在许多廉价智能手机（无论是(HDR capabilities)Android 还是 Windows Phone(Androids or Windows Phones)）上都找不到的功能。您还可以拍摄全景照片、使用手动设置或添加特殊效果，而无需安装第三方应用程序。
在下面的图库中，您可以查看我们使用小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)拍摄的一些照片。我们包括了几张在阳光明媚的日子在户外拍摄的照片、全景照片、一些特写镜头，还有一些室内照片。所有照片都是使用自动设置拍摄的，其中一些还启用了HDR 。
小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)可以以全高清分辨率(Full HD resolution)（1080p，30fps）录制视频。视频以 15 Mbps的视频比特率(bit rate)和 96 Kbps的声音比特率(bit rate)保存。
下面的示例将让您更好地了解小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)录制动态视频的效果。
在接下来的视频样例(video sample)中，我们使用小米红米 2(Xiaomi Redmi 2)拍摄全景。这种类型的视频向您展示了相机如何处理更多静态视频。
小米红米 2 提供了一个不错但普通的相机。它不是最快的，也不是最好的相机体验，但它对低价智能手机来说是件好事。(Xiaomi Redmi 2 offers a decent but average camera. It's not the fastest, nor the best camera experience, but it's good for a low priced smartphone.)
Reviewing Xiaomi Redmi 2 - A Chinese Budget Smartphone With Android
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Hardware Specification & Packaging
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a smartphone that comes in rather spartan package. It's a simple cardboard box that doesn't reveal much about its contents. On its front, you only see the Mi logo. On the back of the box you do get some printed information, but most of it is written in Chinese.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the first thing you see when you open the package.
Then, stacked one upon another, you get the smartphone's warranty card, its quick start guide, a power charger and a detachable USB cable. Unfortunately, you don't get any headphones, but that seems to become something normal for many manufacturers nowadays.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is available in 5 different colors: black, white, yellow, pink and green. As you might have noticed from the pictures before, the model we tested is the black variant.
Redmi 2 comes with a 4.7 inch IPS LCD display, with a HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at 312 ppi pixel density. The smartphone runs on a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM memory and an Adreno 306 video chip. You also get 8 GB of internal storage space and a microSD slot which you can use to add a microSD card of up to 32 GB. Redmi 2 is powered by an average 2200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery.
The main camera uses an 8 megapixels Omnivision image sensor, has 5 element lens, autofocus and flash. On the front, you get a 2 megapixel camera.
The connectivity options you get include a microUSB 2.0 port, Bluetooth 4.0 and wireless support for 802.11 b/g/n standards.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is built only from plastic, its body dimensions are 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in) and weighs only 133 grams (4.69 oz).
For more information and detailed specs, check the Xiaomi official website, here: Xiaomi Redmi 2 Specifications.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a mainstream smartphone targeted at budget conscious users. Its 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and 8MP camera should ensure that you will have a pleasant Android smartphone experience.
Design & Build Quality
Xiaomi Redmi 2 doesn't impress when it comes to its design. Don't misunderstand us, the smartphone is not ugly or poorly built. We just feel like like it's a "very common" smartphone.
The display, with its 4.7 inches, is quite large for a budget smartphone and it's a good thing that all its surface is usable. This is due to the fact that the Recent Apps, Home and Back buttons are all capacitive and are positioned below the screen. We also liked the red color Xiaomi used to paint these buttons.
The power button and the volume rocker are all found on the right side of the smartphone, somewhere to the top. We found this positioning to be comfortable, even when using the device with only one hand.
The body is built only with plastic, but there are some advantages to that too. For one, Xiaomi Redmi 2 is light and easy to carry. Secondly, the round edges and the textured surface of the back plate make it easy to hold.
As we mentioned before, Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a 4.7 inches IPS LCD screen that features a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at a 312 ppi pixel density. The IPS panel means you get nice colors, good contrast and wide viewing angles. The resolution and the pixel density are rather average, but that is to be expected from a budget smartphone. The display also benefits from an ambient light sensor, so it can automatically dim or brighten its surface depending on the light around you. However, because of the glossy surface and the rather low maximum brightness level, we found it difficult to see the screen when we were outdoors, in direct sunlight.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is an average smartphone when it comes to its design. The body is all plastic and the display isn't readable when you are outdoors, in bright light. However, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is well built and doesn't feel like a fragile device.
The Smartphone Experience On Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 supports 4G mobile networks and we didn't notice any signal drops when we used it. However, the quality of our phone calls was not the best. Many of the phone calls we made were filled with noises or incomplete words. The persons with whom we talked didn't have the same problems, so we suspect that the fault is related to the ear speaker found on the Xiaomi Redmi 2. In turn, using the loudspeaker worked much better, phone conversations were much clearer.
The audio quality is good, especially when you use headphones. The speaker is also decent, but music sounds a bit flat. However, watching movies or YouTube clips is reasonable.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 runs MIUI 6.4.3.0, a modified version of Android 4.4.4 Kitkat. The MIUI skin offers a beautiful interface, even though it has been optimized for speed. However, probably because the hardware is not exactly high-end, we noticed quite a few lags when using Redmi 2. These lags appear mostly at transitions and animations, and especially when you keep multiple apps opened at the same time.
When it comes to the camera experience, Redmi 2 is again average. The Omnivision image sensor helps you get good photos, but not very fast. Taking a picture at maximum resolution and with HDR turned on can take even 3 to 4 seconds. That's quite a long time for today's standards.
The 2200 mAh battery is also enough to keep your smartphone running for a day or even more, depending on how you use the device.
Overall, Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a mid-range smartphone that offers a decent experience. Even if it has its flaws, these are all common at this price range. Furthermore, if you also take into consideration what its main competitors offer, Redmi 2 might be a good deal.
The Camera Experience On The Xiaomi Redmi 2
The main camera on the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has 8 megapixels, delivered by an Omnivision image sensor. It also benefits from a LED flash for when you take photographs in low light conditions. The front camera has only 2 megapixels and we recommend you use it only for video calls. If you want to take selfies with it, the results are not that good.
The camera software allows offers HDR capabilities, a feature that you don't find on many budget smartphones, be they Androids or Windows Phones. You can also shoot panoramas, use manual settings or add special effects without the need to install third-party apps.
In the gallery below, you can take a look at some photos we took with Xiaomi Redmi 2. We included a few photos taken outside in a sunny day, a panorama, some close-ups, but also a few indoor photos. All the photos were taken with auto settings, and some of them also with HDR enabled.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 can record videos at Full HD resolution (1080p at 30fps). The videos are saved with a 15 Mbps video bit rate and a 96 Kbps sound bit rate.
The sample below will give you better idea on how good the Xiaomi Redmi 2 records dynamic videos.
In the next video sample, we used Xiaomi Redmi 2 to capture a panorama. This type of video shows you how the camera handles more static videos.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 offers a decent but average camera. It's not the fastest, nor the best camera experience, but it's good for a low priced smartphone.
