Xiaomi Mi2 review: Android-smartphone that was ahead of its peers in its local market when it was first launched, Xiaomi Mi2 is a former flagship of the Xiaomi company, dubbed the “Apple of China,” and is still considered a hot device to this date. The smartphone is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, which clocks in at a 1.4 GHz and an Adreno 320 graphics processor.

According to Phone Arena’s 2012 review of the gadget, the Xiaomi Mi-Two also known as Phone 2, “is one of the hottest device you can imagine.” It’s equipped with the earlier mentioned Snapdragon S4 chip and was the first device in the world to have an 8MP camera in its unit. The Xiaomi Mi2 has 2 GB of RAM for internal memory and 16GB built-in storage. Battery-wise, it has 2000 mAh.

CNET Asia described the Xiaomi Mi2 as a smartphone that offers “high-end performance at a budget price point.” The tech site says that the device is cheap and delivers a powerful performance. It also has some great image quality for an 8-inch megapixel camera. The Xiaomi Mi2 also has the company’s custom MUI OS and has great battery life.

A key downside for the Mi2 is that is has slow autofocus and you’ll need to install the Google apps yourself. It has no NFC, has a glossy rear cover and design feels very “me too!” or similar with a lot of the other handsets out there.

In a report by Engadget a few days ago, it noted that Xiaomi has shipped over 15 million Mi2 series phones and has lowered the price at $210 in China. The model’s successor, the Xiaomi Mi3, is priced at slightly above $300 and is also a best-seller.