Xiaomi Redmi Note
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 2, could be unveiled on 16 August Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi, which was expected to launch either the high-end Mi 5 or the Redmi Note 2 in June, may now unveil the Redmi Note 2 at an event scheduled for 16 August.

Mobipicker has reported that Xiaomi's vice-president of marketing Tony Wei has confirmed that an event will be held in Beijing on 16 August.

The report has quoted the technology director of IHS China Wang Yang -- referring to Tony Wei's post on Weibo -- as saying that the Redmi Note 2 could be launched on 16 August.

Previously, reports had hinted that the China-bred company would release the MIUI 7 during the 16 August event.

Key technical specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Though not official, the Redmi Note 2 could feature:

  • 5.5in IPS capacitive display
  • Android 5.0.2 operating platform with MIUI 6.0 on top
  • 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU within a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • 2GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage
  • MicroSD card slot for expansion of internal storage up to 64GB
  • LTE, HSPA, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 2.0 and microUSB connectivity
  • 3100 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.
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