Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Review: Big screen on a budget
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 follows in the footsteps of the Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3S, which were among the top selling devices online last year. The Redmi Note 3, in particular, saw a lot of success in the Indian market with over 2.3 million units sold within six months of launch.
Variants:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has been launched in three variants in India and at a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (2GB RAM + 32GB storage). The version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage has been priced just Rs. 1,000 higher at Rs. 10,999, while the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage - the one reviewed here - is also a reasonable step up at Rs. 12,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 look:
Much like its predecessor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 model sports an all metal body.
The front panel of the Redmi Note 4 is very similar to that of its predecessor, with similar capacitive navigation buttons below the display. There's also 2.5D curved-edge glass across the front, giving this phone a premium feel. Compared to the Redmi Note 3, the rear panel on the Redmi Note 4 is less slippery.
At 8.3mm, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is slimmer than its predecessor, and just one gram heavier. The rounded edges of the Redmi Note 4 actually fit well in palm without causing any discomfort when used for long periods.
Display:
The 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display has a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, which works out to a density of 401ppi. Thanks to the full-HD resolution, text and images appear razor sharp. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 display offers punchy colours and decent viewing angles, while sunlight legibility is also great.
Processor:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launched in India is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) processor clocked at 2GHz with an integrated Adreno 506 GPU.Multitasking on the Redmi Note 4 is quick, and apps launch without delay. .
Variants:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has been launched in three variants in India and at a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (2GB RAM + 32GB storage). The version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage has been priced just Rs. 1,000 higher at Rs. 10,999, while the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage - the one reviewed here - is also a reasonable step up at Rs. 12,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 look:
Much like its predecessor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 model sports an all metal body.
The front panel of the Redmi Note 4 is very similar to that of its predecessor, with similar capacitive navigation buttons below the display. There's also 2.5D curved-edge glass across the front, giving this phone a premium feel. Compared to the Redmi Note 3, the rear panel on the Redmi Note 4 is less slippery.
At 8.3mm, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is slimmer than its predecessor, and just one gram heavier. The rounded edges of the Redmi Note 4 actually fit well in palm without causing any discomfort when used for long periods.
Display:
The 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display has a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, which works out to a density of 401ppi. Thanks to the full-HD resolution, text and images appear razor sharp. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 display offers punchy colours and decent viewing angles, while sunlight legibility is also great.
Processor:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launched in India is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) processor clocked at 2GHz with an integrated Adreno 506 GPU.Multitasking on the Redmi Note 4 is quick, and apps launch without delay. .
Battery and Camera:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a non-removable 4100mAh battery which is marginally bigger than the 4050mAh one seen on the Redmi Note 3. There's a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (phase detection autofocus), and a dual-tone LED flash. There is also a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and a fixed-focus lens.
There are plenty of modes to choose from in the camera app, including Beautify, Panorama, and Manual. In the Scenes mode, the device lets users choose from loads of options including portrait, landscape, sports, night, night portrait, beach, snow, sunset, fireworks, backlight, and flowers.You can also apply filters while taking photos, which is nice. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 camera app can record videos at full-HD (1080p) resolution and quality is pretty good. Selfies taken with the Redmi Note 4 had good colours and details, but again, those taken in well-lit situations were better than those taken in low light.
More Features:
MIUI 8 comes with a new Gallery app that automatically syncs stored photos on the device with Mi Cloud. Users get 5GB of free cloud storage on signing up for an account. The Gallery app now comes with video editing and sharing features.
With privacy in mind, the Redmi Note 4 offers Dual Apps and Second Space, two of our favourite software features. The Dual Apps feature, as the name suggests, creates two instances of any app on the same smartphone, so you can, for example, use two WhatsApp accounts at the same time. Second Space, on the other hand, lets users separate business and personal data on the same phone.
The downside:
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comes with too many preloaded apps including Security, Compass, Scanner, Recorder, Feedback, Mi Picks, Mi Community, Mi Remote, Music, Mi Store, Weather, and a default browser and without the option to uninstall them. Now we all know what a nuisance most of the pre-loaded apps seem, and the fact that you can't uninstall them is a big stain on a otherwise beautiful product.
Verdict:
The Redmi Note 4 is a great package with the only downsides being its lack of quick charging, and excess of preloaded apps. The Redmi Note 4 will provide tough competition to other smartphones in its price segment, and even some priced a little higher. For those who are looking for a smartphone with a big screen and great battery performance on a budget, the Redmi Note 4 is easy to recommend.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Review: Big screen on a budget
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