Samsung Galaxy Grand Max vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Price | $295 | $100 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.25 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 161 g | 133 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Grand Max is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Grand Max is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.25 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | ~282 ppi | — |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 161 g (5.68 oz) | 133g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM |
| Colors | White, Grey | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0 |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max — 2,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 161 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
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