Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4Xiaomi Redmi 4China · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Global · 3GB · 32GB
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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
8.6
23 reviews
8.8
604 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 4 Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 160 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 42.989
v6 		107.194
v9
Battery 4100 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Hongmi 4 --

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Size
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 165 g
Usable surface 70 % 72 %
Materials Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
8.9
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
7.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
42.989
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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107.194
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.4
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.3
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L8 Sony IMX258
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV5670F Unknown
Type PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.4" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
6.4
Quality of selfies
7.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.1
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

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

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.583 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 0.750 W/Kg on head
0.612 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 39%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9.5 (Android 7.1)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 28%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
604 reviews
Prices
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