Xiaomi Mi4i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi4i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Xiaomi Mi4i
Xiaomi Mi4i
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
39 reviews
8.2
258 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi4i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Specs Xiaomi Mi4i prices Xiaomi Mi4i
China · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
138.1 mm
7.8 mm 		76.0 mm
152.0 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 130 g 160 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 40.253
v? 		48.022
v?
Battery 3120 mAh 3060 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
5K3M2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date April 2015,
8 years ago 		August 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi4i
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi4i
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Size
69.6 mm • 138.1 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 160 g
Usable surface 71 % 72 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Yellow

Pink
Black

White

Blue

Pink

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS • JDI Sharp LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
8.1
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
7.3
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 MediaTek Helio X10 2.0 (MT6795)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 PowerVR G6200 700MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
40.253
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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48.022
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.6
8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.6
7.9
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Samsung 5K3M2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
6.2
Quality of selfies
7.6
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
7.6
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Host
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.513 W/Kg on head
0.598 W/Kg on body 		0.342 W/Kg on head
0.452 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.290 W/Kg on head
0.790 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.1
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.6
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3120 mAh
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3060 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V6 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V7 (Android 5.0.2 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 26%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
39 reviews
258 reviews
Prices
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