Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is its first 'Made in India' smartphone, Launched for Rs 6,999

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has launched the enhanced version of Redmi 2, dubbed as Redmi 2 Prime, which is "Made in India". This device is manufactured at Xiaomi and Foxconn facility in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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Basically, "Make in India" is a new major national program designed to facilitate investments, foster innovations, enhance skill development and build a best in class infrastructure.

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime - Key Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime, sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with 1280x720 pixels and AGC Dragontrail Glass protection. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916 ) 64-bit processor with Adreno 305 GPU besides 2GB RAM under the hood.

On the storage side, this device has 16GB of native memory, with an expansion option of up to 32GB via microSD card slot.

Moreover, on the imaging factor, Redmi 2 Prime flaunts a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture, Omnivision sensor, 1080p video recording, 2MP front-facing camera, 720P HD video recording.

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In terms of software this device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat on top of MIUI v6. The Redmi 2 Prime supports connectivtiy options such as 4G LTE/3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG. It is powered by a 2200mAh battery on board.

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is carries a price tag of Rs. 6,999 and will be available on the e-retail stores including Mi.com, Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal starting from today.