Mi 2

Overview

The 2012 Mi 2 moves to quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2 GB RAM and a 4.3-inch 720p IPS display. It adds a front camera and keeps a replaceable battery and mini-SIM, with 16/32 GB storage replacing microSD expansion.

Period and variants

Xiaomi announced Mi 2 alongside 1S on 16 August 2012; the August purchase date belongs to 1S. Mi 2 engineering reservations and the October sale plan remain separate. September engineering software is Android 4.1.1 with MIUI V4, preceding later V5.

The original model excludes 2S and 2A changes. The October factory manual requires battery removal before SIM handling. OTG and MHL need appropriate accessories; FM and Dolby describe period features.

The standard battery is quoted as 2000 mAh. Optional thick batteries were described as 3000 mAh in September and 3100 mAh in November. Reviewed WCDMA bands are not a carrier union. The product renders come from the original 2012 Mi 2 launch page; prices and promotional text belong to that historical material.

Sources

• Xiaomi — original two-model launch event timeline, 16 August 2012
• Xiaomi — Mi 2 user manual, model 2012061, updated 18 October 2012
• PConline — actual Mi 2 engineering-unit review, 21 September 2012
• GSMArena — own Mi 2 hands-on at MWC, 25 February 2013
• Engadget — own retail Mi 2 review, 14 November 2012; band and battery-accessory corroboration

Image sources

Mi 2 2012 launch render, white front/rear and original promotional text — original Xiaomi product page; original file unchanged.

Mi 2 2012 launch render, coloured finishes and original promotional text — original Xiaomi product page; original file unchanged.

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