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Xiaomi·Flagship · Released Oct 2012

Xiaomi Mi 2

The 2012 breakout that proved the Xiaomi value formula.

24/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$310
Color · White
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
AI Snapshot

The 2012 phone that proved the Xiaomi formula.

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.

Subscores · 0–100
Display42
Camera30
Performance18
Battery34
Build44
Value58
  • Flagship Snapdragon S4 Pro at a budget price.
  • Proved Xiaomi’s "flagship spec, low price" model.
  • Removable battery.
  • Strong sales success in China.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD
Size
4.3 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px (342 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 2
Main
8 MP, f/2.0
Selfie
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -99.0%
This
21,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -97.3%
This
78
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -97.6%
This
205
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
0.4 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Xiaomi Mi 2 released?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 was released in Oct 2012.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 2 screen size and type?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 has a 4.3" 720p LCD display.

What chipset does the Xiaomi Mi 2 use?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Mi 2 have?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 2 battery capacity?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 has a 2,000 mAh battery.

What is the Xiaomi Mi 2 main camera?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 has a 8 MP · f/2.0 main camera.

How fast does the Xiaomi Mi 2 charge?

The Xiaomi Mi 2 supports ~5 W wired charging.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 2 worth buying?

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. SpecEagle gives the Xiaomi Mi 2 an editorial score of 24/100.

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