You can now buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 in South Africa

Mobile In Africa (MIA), who initially brought the Xiaomi Mi 4 to South Africa, has announced they will also begin selling the Redmi Note 2.

Prices for the Redmi Note 2 will start at R2,999 (US$196).

MIA president RJ van Spaandonk said, “At R2,999 we are bringing the 5.5” form factor within reach of the majority of smartphone users in the country.”

Redmi Note 2 Specs:

• Display: 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) screen 400 PPi
• CPU: Helio X10 Octa Core 2.0GHz
• GPU: PowerVR G6200
• System: Android 5.0 (MIUI 7)
• RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM (Standard Edition)
• Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13MP f/2.2 super aperture back camera
• Bluetooth: 4.0
• GPS: GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS
• Sensors: Gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor
• SIM Card: Dual SIM, Dual standby, Dual Micro
• Network:
  • 2G: GSM 900/1800/1900MHz
  • 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
  • TD-SCDMA (B34/B39)
  • 4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz
  • TDD-LTE (B38/B39/B40/B41: 2555-2655MHz)