Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime is a more premium variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 4. It features a 5-inch display like the Redmi 4, but with more pixels. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime also has a more powerful processor and 50% more memory.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime Key Specs & Features
- 5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (441ppi)
- 2.0GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU with 3GB RAM
- Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 4100 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Display and Cameras
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime features a 5.0-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. This should make it sharper than the 720 x 1280 pixels provided for the Redmi 4.
You also get an improved camera with the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime offering a 13 megapixels camera on the back and a 5 megapixels on the front. The rear camera offers phase detection autofocus, HDR, and dual-LED flash. Both cameras can record 1080p HD videos.
Hardware and Software
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime offers a more powerful processor in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The octa-core processor clocks at 2.0GHz. The phone offers 3GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage. You can add up to 256GB extra storage via memory card, but you will have to sacrifice the SIM2 slot.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime is loaded with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). It supports microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, and LTE. Xiaomi Redmi 4 supports 4G LTE on MTN, Etisalat, and NTel in Nigeria.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime is not officially available in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. However, the smartphone is currently available on Gearbest with free international shipping. When available, you can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in your country in Africa. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime Price in Nigeria should range from between 60,000 Naira and 110,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime Specs
Here are the specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MiUI 8
- Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Silver, Dark Gray
- Dimension: 141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 156g
- SIM Type: SIM1: Micro-SIM, SIM2: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (441 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: PDAF Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Smile Detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant:
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 4100 Li-ion mAh Battery (non-removable)
- Standby Time: –
- Talktime: –
- Browsing Time: –
- Video Watching: –
- Music Playback: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
