Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a mid-range phablet with a 5.5-inch display. It initially launched with a MediaTek Helio X20 and up to 3GB RAM, but a new variant with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and up to 4GB of RAM (a.k.a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro) has been added to the lineup.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 or Deca-core MediaTek Helio X20
- Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB
- 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB 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 Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a 5.5-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. The phablet has a 5 megapixels camera on the front and a 13 megapixels camera on the back. The rear camera features phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, HDR, and Panorama.
Hardware and Software
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 offers two processor option, though both may not be available in your country. Your first choice is the Deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 and the second choice also called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro features the Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
MediaTek Helio X20 chipset, you get 16GB storage with 2GB RAM or 64GB storage with 3GB RAM. If you prefer the Qualcomm chipset, you will be getting 32GB storage with 2GB or 3GB RAM or 64GB storage with 4GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 also supports up to 256GB microSD memory card via the SIM2 slot.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 supports 4G LTE. The Qualcomm model will support Etisalat and NTel in Nigeria, while the model with MediaTek (which is the global model) will support MTN, Etisalat, Ntel, Spectranet, and Swift in Nigeria.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 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 Note 4 Price in Nigeria should range from between 70,000 Naira and 110,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Specs
Here are the specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MiUI 8
- Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625) or 2.1GHz deca-core (MediaTek Helio X20)
- GPU: Adreno 506 or Mali-T880 MP4
- Memory: 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB
- Colours: Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black
- Dimension: 151 x 76 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 165g (Qualcomm), 175g (MediaTek)
- SIM Type: SIM1: Micro-SIM, SIM2: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 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: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
- 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), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) [MediaTek], LTE band 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300) [Qualcomm]
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/ac, 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, USB on the Go
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
