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Introduction
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 doomed to be a success as its predecessor became the best selling phone in India and enjoys great popularity in China. It came on the market six months later after he produced your splash Note 3.
the Redmi Note 4 has a slightly higher price than the predecessor, but some features raise it even above the average: all metal case, Helio X20 CPU and 64 GB of memory. The phone is not worth over 200 €.
Key features:
– metal housing
– 5.5-inch IPS display with 1080p resolution and density of 401 per inch;
– eight-processor MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 with the Cortex-A72 and Cortex-A53, graphics chip Mali-T880 MP4 at 700 MHz;
– 6.0 Android OS with a proprietary shell MIUI 8 (Global 8.0.7.0);
– standard edition: 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of memory or high edition: 3 GB of RAM with 64 GB of memory; supports microSD, the second hybrid slot for the second SIM card or memory card;
– a 13-megapixel rear camera, F/ 2.0, autofocus phase, dual-led flash; video recording 1080p 30fps or 720p with frequency of 120 frames per second;
– 5-megapixel front camera, F/2.0; video recording 720p at 30 frames per second;
– dual SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, the infrared port, microUSB;
– the fingerprint sensor;
– battery 4100 mA·h.
General drawbacks:
– proprietary shell too in the Chinese style;
– non-removable battery;
– cannot have two SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously.
– no fast charging only 5 V/ 2 A.
In fact, to call it a serious drawback is possible only the absence of fast charging. We used it to see if the battery capacity is 3000 mA·h. So the phone is charging a really long time. Compared to Redmi Note 3 order improved processor, doubled memory capabilities (32GB to 64GB). Full metal housing of higher quality, with more complex treatment process than before. But the camera, on the contrary, lowered the megapixels (13 MP vs 16 MP). Harder became a novice (175 grams vs. 164) and more expensive.
Packaging
the Retail box of the Redmi Note 4 is the phone itself, micro-USB cable and charger.
Xiaomi has changed the production process for a metal body, which led to improved quality, strengthening of the body, but the phone now weighs more – 175 grams vs 164. This is the boundary of fabletown, but the phone lost in the thickness of 0,3 mm.
Hardware
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 advertises as an all-metal, emphasizing that this time the company performs 30 steps to a piece of aluminium was the case in the hands of the user. This is 10 times more than the Redmi Note 3. This more complicated process allows Xiaomi to control finer structures and finishes metal case.
Xiaomi has decided to Polish the metal. The smooth texture will create the feeling of “metal sense” and makes the prints more visible. Aerial lines were made with nanoliter under pressure, which simplifies the appearance of the phone, but, more importantly, optimizes the performance of antennas.
the Front glass is advertised as “2.5 D glass”, but we have to say that the bevel on the edges a bit more rigid than the application of such technology. The bezels around the screen seems thicker than ideal, but for a phone of 5.5 inches looks good. At the same time, the bevel on the sides provides a reliable grips for the fingers.
Ergonomics additionally helps the classic layout of controls. Xiaomi still uses capacitive keys under the screen.
the power Button and volume rocker are on the right side and large enough to find them blindly, but we believe that to press the keys have enough tight.
on the other side of the phone there is a slot for memory cards. You need an extractor SIM card to open the tray and pull out the SIM card. You can place either two SIM cards or SIM card and memory card. For the version of 16 GB will definitely need more memory.
the Bottom is home to the MicroUSB port. Xiaomi is still not switched to USB C. Only option a PRO did it. To the right of the port contains a loudspeaker (which used to be in the back on the Note 3). Please note that only one of the two lattices hides the speaker.
On top you will get a standard headphone Jack is 3.5 mm, the secondary microphone and the IR Blaster.
the Main camera is of 13 MP on the rear side is surrounded by sensors and lighting. Strictly is the fingerprint sensor. Another camera on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is on the front panel. There is also a LED notification, but it is quite small and not so bright as the accustomed user. More or less visible only on the black model.
Taking smartphone in hands, you feel a proper build quality. Even a little better than before. So the increase in prices can be mapped to it. Overall, Xiaomi has gathered a strong, ergonomic phone.
Final words
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a phone that will change your purchasing habits in the future, because challenges themselves flagships, while being in the budget segment. This has not happened. Excellent quality case for 200 € while the maximum configuration and 120 € for standard. If you have ever bought a Xiaomi before, then you already know that this is a great phone. And now the quality has only improved. But not only the quality but also the software and hardware. It is with full confidence one of the leaders in the budget segment. It is a pity that the manufacturer has cut the capacity of the chambers. But the things I do for screen protection?
Author: Stepan Mazur
Original photo: gsmarena
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