Redmi Y2 (Mi Y2) vs Oppo Realme 1 vs Honor 7A: Price in India
The Redmi Y2 is launched in India is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM+32GB storage variant and at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant. Oppo’s Realme 1 is available in three variants – the 3GB RAM+32GB storage variant’s price in India is Rs. 8,990, 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 10,990, and the high-end 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 13,990. On the other hand, the Honor 7A price in India is Rs. 8,999.
Redmi Y2 (Mi Y2) vs Oppo Realme 1 vs Honor 7A: Display and Performance
The display on all the three phones offer 18:9 aspect ratio but differ in size and resolution. The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen with 1440×720 pixels resolution while the Honor 7A is equipped with 5.7-inch IPS LCD screens with FullHD+ 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution. The Realme 1 wins the round with its tall 6-inch full HD+ display at 2160×1080 pixels resolution.
In terms of performance, the Redmi Y2 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage, based on the variant. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5 on the software front. A 3080mAh battery completes the package. The Honor 7A is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 octa-core chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 and is backed by a 3000mAh battery. The Realme 1 packs MediaTek Helio P60 chipset with 3GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/128GB storage options. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Color OS 5.0 and is backed by a 3410mAh battery.
Redmi Y2 (Mi Y2) vs Oppo Realme 1 vs Honor 7A: Camera
Concerning imaging department, the Redmi Y2 triumphs with its superior 12MP+5MP dual-camera at the back with dual-tone LED flash and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). On the front, it sports a 16MP paired with an LED flash clubbed with AI Beautify 4.0 and AI Portrait Mode.
The Honor 7A comes with a 13MP+2MP camera setup at its back that is also aided with portrait and beauty modes. It sports an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. The Realme 1 has a single 13MP rear camera with LED flash and is equipped with AI beauty, AR stickers, and real-time object recognition features. On the front, the phone has an 8MP selfie camera with bokeh mode.
Redmi Y2 (Mi Y2) vs Oppo Realme 1 vs Honor 7A: Verdict
The verdict is not as complicated as it might have appeared at the beginning of this article. Although the Redmi Y2 is a decent phone with good specs and a price tag, it faces fierce competition from the Realme 1 whose base variant starts at Rs. 8,999 with 3GB of RAM, a superior display and processor. The Honor 7A fails to shine in the comparison. Therefore, the Realme 1 takes the cherry here.
