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Redmi Y2 Vs Realme 1 Vs Honor 7A – Who’s The Budget Camera King?

Xiaomi entered the selfie-centric smartphone segment in the country with its Y series. After Redmi Y1, the company has now launched its successor Redmi Y2, which an Indianized version of recently-launched Redmi S2 in China.

From rear dual cameras to a widescreen 18:9 display to the latest Android Oreo, the new Redmi Y2 is a massive upgrade over its predecessor. The base variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage will cost Rs 9,999 and the top variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage will cost Rs 11,999.

The new Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is an Amazon India exclusive product and will be available from June 12. The smartphone will be available with a cashback of Rs 1,800 with 250GB additional data for Airtel users. ICICI cardholders will also get an exclusive Rs 500 cashback with Redmi Y2 purchase.

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Redmi Y2 Vs Honor 7A Vs Realme 1 – The Best Budget Camera Smartphone?

With the launch of Redmi Y2, it will go up against the newly launched budget stalwarts Honor 7A and the Oppo branded Realme 1.

The Redmi Y2

Design

All of the smartphones come with a unibody build and a sturdy finish on the out. The form factors on each of the phones are good. The Realme 1 though has an added advantage with 100,000 drop tests done before being shipped.

Winner – Realme 1

RealMe 1

Display

The Honor 7A has a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels and Redmi Y2 will come with a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 widescreen display at 1440 × 720 pixels. Realme 1 sports a 6-inch full HD+ 18:9 widescreen display with a screen resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels.

Winner – Realme 1

Honor 7A

Hardware

The Honor 7A comes with Snapdragon 430 with 3GB of RAM, whereas Redmi Y2 features an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Realme 1 sports an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 coupled with 3GB, 4GB or 6GB of RAM.

Winner – Redmi Y2 and Realme 1

Storage

All the three smartphones have 32GB internal storage with 3GB RAM version. Whereas there will be a 64GB version of Redmi Y2 with 4GB of RAM and Realme 1 has two other variants with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

Winner – Tie

Software

Honor 7A runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo and Realme 1 has the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.0 on top. On the other hand, Redmi Y2 will come with MIUI 9.5  based on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Winner – Realme 1

Rear Camera

Honor 7A will come with a primary 13-megapixel CMOS sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor backed by AI-based features for scene detection, colour correction and bokeh mode. Realme 1 comes with an AI-powered 13-megapixel rear camera capable of detecting scenes and adding depth effects. Redmi Y2 will come with dual rear cameras of 12MP + 5MP with large 1.25-micron pixels to enhance low-light photography with better colours.

Winner – Redmi Y2 & Honor 7A

Front Camera

Redmi Y2 will come with a 16MP AI-powered support to improve low-light pictures, auto HDR, AI beauty and Portrait mode. Honor 7A sports an 8-megapixel front shooter and Realme 1 also comes with an 8-megapixel AI-powered front camera.

Winner – Redmi Y2

Connectivity

All the three smartphones have dual SIM support with all requisite connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS, headphone jack and sensors.

Winner – Tie

Battery

The Honor 7A has a 3,000mAh battery and Redmi Y2 packs in a slightly bigger 3080mAh battery. Oppo  Realme 1 has the bigger 3,410mAh battery compared to the other two.

Winner – Realme 1

Pricing

Of the 3GB/32GB variants of all the three smartphones, Honor 7A costs Rs 8,999, Realme 1 is priced at 8,990 and Redmi Y2 will cost Rs 9,999. The higher 4GB variant of Redmi Y2 will cost Rs 11,999.

Availability

The Honor 7A is available on Flipkart and Hihonor website via weekly flash sales and Realme 1 are Amazon exclusive and will be available via weekly flash sales only. The Redmi Y2 will go on sale from June 12 via Amazon India, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Mi Preferred Stores.

Full Comparison – Redmi Y2 Vs Honor 7A Vs Realme 1

Redmi Y2 Realme 1 Honor 7A
Display 5.99 inch HD+ 18:9 widescreen IPS LCD panel 6 inch Full HD+ 18:9 widescreen LCD panel 5.7 inch HD+ 18:9 widescreen IPS LCD panel
Hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Software MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.0 Oreo ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo
Storage 32GB/64GB (Expandable upto 128GB) 32GB/64GB/128GB (Expandable upto 256GB) 32GB (Expandable upto 256GB)
Rear Camera 13MP Primary Lens + 2MP Secondary Lens 13 megapixel (AI-powered) 13MP Primary Lens + 2MP Secondary Lens
Front Camera 16 megapixel (AI powered) 8 megapixel (AI powered) 8 megapixel
Connectivity Dual sim support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS Dual sim support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS Dual sim support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Battery 3080 mAh 3410 mAh 3000 mAh
Variants Dark Grey, Rose Gold, and Gold Diamond Black and Solar Red Blue, Black and Gold
Price Rs 9,999 (32GB)

Rs 11,999 (64GB)

Rs 8,990 (32GB)

Rs 10,990 (4GB)

Rs 13,990 (6GB)

Rs 8,999 (32GB)
Vishal Aaditya Kundu: Six years into writing with primary focus in smartphones, tech trends, e-commerce, telecom, consumer tech, internet, social media, gaming and more. A digital marketer, avid traveler, coffee enthusiast and a part-time educator.
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