Samsung Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Z1 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 112 g | 133 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Z1 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Z1 and Xiaomi Redmi 2 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | 233 ppi | — |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Tizen 2.3 | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC7727S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 4GB storage, 768MB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP (or 3.1 MP) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, Auto Face Detect Feature, Dream Shot | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | VGA (640x480)@15fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 2 MP |
| Features | Auto Face Detect Feature | — |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 8 hours | — |
| Video playback | Up to 7 hours | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 112 g | 133g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (GSM and GSM) | Dual SIM |
| Colors | White, Black, Wine Red | — |
Comms
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Z1 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Released January 2015 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Z1 or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Z1 versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Z1 or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Z1 — 112 g for the Samsung Z1 versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Samsung Z1 or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Z1 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
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