Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 2: The 2012 breakout that proved the Xiaomi value formula.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2012·$310·Score 24/100
The Mi 2 delivered flagship silicon at a budget price and became an early Xiaomi hit. A foundational device for the brand — now a vintage entry.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.3" 720p LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.0
Battery
2,000 mAh
Weight
145 g
What stands out
- Flagship Snapdragon S4 Pro at a budget price.
- Proved Xiaomi’s "flagship spec, low price" model.
- Removable battery.
- Strong sales success in China.
What to watch
- Small 4.3-inch screen and 2,000 mAh battery.
- Plastic build; no LTE.
- Software ended at Android 5.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100