A cut-down version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone could soon be coming to the masses as both tech specs and a picture in orange were recently leaked. The picture reveals a backside that looks a lot like the Xiaomi Redmi 2 but the tech specs reveal a different picture. While the 4.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution remains the same, this new budget smartphone is powered by a quad-core Lead Core LCI LC1860C processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and 4G LTE Cat 4 support. While there are no pricing details or Malaysia release dates, the lowest price Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said a phone would be released at is $64, indicating that this new smartphone could be $65 (RM241). But then again, the 13MP rear camera could indicate that this is a higher-end smartphone than the Redmi 2 with an equally higher-end price tag. Stay tuned for more developments.

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone is coming soon to Malaysia with a release date of just tomorrow (17 March 2015) at 12 noon for RM449. The value smartphone features a 64-bit processor, dual SIM dual standby 4G LTE connectivity and other above average tech specs. Thanks to Xiaomi Malaysia we managed to get some hands-on time with the Malaysian version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and have since updated our Xiaomi Redmi 2 review. You can also check our comparison tool between the Xiaomi Redmi 1S vs the Xiaomi Redmi 2. While waiting for tomorrow, you can check out what else comes with the Malaysian version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 in the unboxing video in this article.

Xiaomi Malaysia has officially announced the Xiaomi Redmi 2 for RM449. It will be available in Malaysia from 17 March 2015 at 12 noon via the usual Mi Malaysia site. Donovan Sung, Director of Product Management, Xiaomi Global was on hand to show off the highlights of the Redmi 2 smartphone. Notable stand out features include dual standby 4G LTE, the new 64-bit Snapdragon 401 processor, MIUI 6 and a more compact, slimmer and thinner design compared to the Redmi 1S. Check out the full tech specs for the Xiaomi Redmi 2 below:

• 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 401 processor 
• Adreno 306 graphics processor
• 1GB RAM8GB storage
• 4.7-inch display (IPS, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, AGC Dragontrail Glass, fully laminated)
• 8MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR) + 2MP front camera
• supports Dual SIM (4G LTE dual standby, microSIM), Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS
• features FM Radio, fast battery charging (Quick Charge 1.0), active noise cancellation with dedicated mics
• 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm | 133g
• 2200 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat + MIUI 6.0

When the Xiaomi Redmi 1S first arrived in Malaysia it really stirred up the market by delivering a 4.7-inch display smartphone with good features at very good value. The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the continuation of that but now brings features like a 64-bit processor and dual SIM 4G LTE for around the same price. Does the Redmi 2 manage to improve on things from it's Redmi 1S predecessor? Check out our full review of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 below to find out. Updated: Includes Xiaomi Malaysia Redmi 2 smartphone. 

Taking over from the Xiaomi Redmi 1S is the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone with a new 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor that supports 4G LTE connectivity. Currently available on offer from third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD for as low as RM448 the Redmi 2 has yet to officially arrive here in Malaysia. If you're interested in seeing the differences, feel free to check out our Xiaomi Redmi 1S vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 tech specs and features comparison tool or check out the video for yourself in this article.

While it hasn't been released officially here in Malaysia yet, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is available for purchase from third-party sellers. As such, we were able to get our hands on a new set, so do check out our unboxing video for the Xiaomi Redmi 2. The Redmi 2 brings new features to the table over the earlier Redmi 1S which include a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM and 4G LTE connectivity. Check out the video for yourself in this article.

In the next few days, Xiaomi Malaysia is going to launch a number of discounts and bundle offers on its upcoming devices. The company has announced two sale dates – 11 December 2014 and 16 December 2014 when it will sell its three new devices; the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G smartphone, the 16000mAh Mi Power Bank and the Mi in-Ear headphones. These devices can be ordered after exactly 12PM on the said dates. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G model can be purchased separately for RM589 on both these dates, however, if you want to purchase any of Xiaomi's accessories, you'll have to purchase one of the two bundles which will be available on those days. For example, the Power bundle adds a Xiaomi PowerBank with the Redmi Note 4G. There are three different variants of the power bundle available, each with a different power bank. They are listed as below:

• Bundle 1: Redmi Note 4G + 5200 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM614
• Bundle 2: Redmi Note 4G + 10400 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM625
• Bundle 3: Redmi Note 4G + 16000 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM668

If you were waiting for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G variant, mark your calendars as Xiaomi Malaysia just announced that the device would be available for sale in the country from 11 December 2014. The news comes almost three weeks after Xiaomi announced the device back in Singapore. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G supports 4G TDD-LTE network unlike the regular 3G version. However, this isn't the only difference between the two devices. For example, the regular Redmi Note runs on a Mediatek processor unlike this variant which features a Snapdragon 400 Quad Core processor. The battery is smaller on the 4G version, 3100 mAh instead of 3200 mAh capacity and it weighs 10 grams less too. Also, the new device is expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD as opposed to 32GB on the Note 3G. Xiaomi has also removed the dual sim card slots in the 4G model. Other than these, tech specs and design are the same. You have a 8GB internal storage, 5.5inch IPS 720p display, 13MP  f/2.2 rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The Redmi Note 4G will be available to purchase for a retail price of RM589. Meanwhile, check out the detailed comparison between both the devices using our tech spec comparison tool.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G is finally here in Malaysia. Featuring tech specs that include a 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 5.5-inch display and 4G LTE support, the phablet is going for RM589. Other tech specs remain the same with a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and a 3100 mAh battery. The only differences are the 4G LTE enabling processor, no dual-SIM support and of course the price tag, with the original 3G only Redmi Note retailing for RM509. In line with the release, Xiaomi Malaysia are offering a Redmi Note 4G Pop Quiz from 17 November 2014 to 1 December 2014 to win a new Redmi Note 4G smartphone. It also looks like the original Redmi Note is no longer on sale, at least at the Xiaomi Malaysia site.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Note already offers fairly impressive tech specs, it seems that it may be getting a new phablet sibling soon, with tech specs and features that could eclipse the original Redmi Note completely. These tech specs include a 2.2GHZ octa-core MediaTek MT6595 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB storage, 5.5-inch display, 20.7MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and 3500 mAh battery. Other notable features include rapid charging and an AnTuTu benchmark score of 47233 which is quite high indeed. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing or even if it will be called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. However, it is estimated that the pricing will begin from $165 (RM536) for the 16GB version.