Xiaomi launched the next handset in the Redmi series, the Redmi Note 4 powered by SD 625. The price starts from Rs. 9,999. Is this handset better than the Note 3, let’s find out.
The Redmi Note 4 box pack contains handset, SIM tray ejector pin, user manual, warranty card, data cable and travel charger. The Note 4 SAR values are : 0.375W/Kg.
Design, Display and OS
The Redmi Note 4 looks similar when compared with the Redmi Note 3, however there are some minor changes. This handset is using a metal body (top and bottom part – darker shades is plastic). Build and finishing is very good. Weight with battery is 165 grams and dimensions are 76 x 151 x 8.4 mm.
This is a dual SIM handset you can use Micro SIM + Nano SIM or Micro SIM + Micro SD card. 4G with VoLTE is supported. Reliance Jio SIM worked.
There is LED Notification, you can change the colors. Redmi Note 4 is packed with good number of sensors – accelerometer, light, proximity, gyro, hall and magnetic.
This Redmi handset sports a 5.5 inch screen with 2.5D curved glass supporting 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Touch is smooth and color reproduction, viewing angles are very good.
Redmi Note 4 sails on MIUI 8 based on Android marshmallow. It will get Android Nougat update later on.
Memory and Storage
Note 4 comes with 2GB or 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM or you can go for the 4GB RAM variant with 64GB ROM. OTG is supported. On first boot you will get around 56GB free space and on the 4GB RAM variant you will get around 2 GB free RAM.
Performance
The Snapdragon 625 octa core 64 bit processor clocked at 2GHz with Adreno 506 GPU does an excellent job. Though the benchmark scores are lower than Redmi Note 3 you will hardly notice any difference in the performance.
Best part is that the handset does not heat up. The maximum battery temperature I encountered was 37 degrees. In fact when compared with other handsets the battery temperature is way low (also not to forget its winter season), but still temp is lower compared with other handsets.
Benchmark
AnTuTu : 61862 / 12860 2nd time 62428 / 12925
Nenamark 2 : 60.1fps
Disk Speed : 216 MB/s read / 151 MB/s write
Multi Touch :10 point
Gaming
Both Modern Combat 5 and Asphalt 8 games were playable, smooth, no lags. The best part was the handset battery temperature – max battery temperature I encountered was 37 degrees. .
Redmi Note 4 did not heat up when playing games. Perfect for gaming users, especially those who spend a lot of time playing games on their mobile phone.
Camera
There is 13MP camera on the back and 5MP on the front. Camera quality is above average (make sure to update the OS / also check this page for Redmi Note 4 camera review video). Note 4 can shoot FHD videos. The hardware is powerful, it can play 4K, but the camera app gives max 1080p recording option.
Camera Rating 4 out of 5
Redmi Note 4 camera sample
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Redmi Note 4 Camera sample after software update above average performance (tested on two different Redmi Note 4 handsets)
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Others
The finger print sensor on back is fast and accurate. Sound is loud, did not find any issues with VoLTE, reliance Jio worked. WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS worked well.
No others issues, sound is loud, WiFi (dual band), GPS, Bluetooth, IR worked well.
Battery
There is a 4100 mAh non-removable battery. Battery life is awesome – you will get 9 to 10 hours of non-stop moderate to heavy usage. With mixed moderate usage you can expect an easy 2 days of battery life.
Redmi Note 4 Battery Performance (time / battery % drop / estimated battery temperature)
- Running Benchmark app – 12 minutes / 2% / 33 degree
- Asphalt 8 game play – 19 minutes / 3% / 37 degree
- 4K video playback with full brightness (WiFi /4G on) – 27 minutes / 5% / 35 degrees
It took me 2 hours 30 minutes to charge the handset from 0% to 100% using wall charger.
Verdict
If you compare Redmi Note 3 and the Redmi Note 4, benchmark scores are higher on Redmi Note 3, but in real usage scenario you will hardly find any differences. Battery life is even better on the Note 4. Also heat up is much less on the Note 4 when compared with Note 3.
If you have used the Redmi Note 3, you can upgraded to Redmi Note 4.
Overall Rating 4.1 out of 5
Redmi Note 4 price in India starts from Rs. 9,999 (2GB/32GB), Rs. 10,999 (3GB/32GB) and Rs. 12,999 (4GB/64GB).
I like mi Note 4
Which one should I choose ?
Redmi note 4 4gb or
Tenor g 4gb
As a gamer???
Gogi Sir can I use other fast/quick charger for my Redmi Note 4 as Snapdragon 625 supports Quick Charge?
Please clarify.
How much time required to delivery ?
I have booked redmi note 4 4gb of worth12999 rs on mi.com how much time i have to wait for my dream smartphone?
avoid redmi note 4 and honor X, both have low sound due to single speaker, awfully low sound when outdoors, screen, camera and battery is good, but sound is BAD for both, heating up is sure for redmi phones due to metal back. excessive heat during charging.
Gogi sir, I got my redmi note 4 today and it is heating while charging. It is surely above 40 degrees. Is it normal as u have encountered maximum 37 degrees?
Yes normal when charging it heats up. After 90% and over it will tend to cool.
Gogi does it degrade the processors life if i play 4k video
Can i play games like aspalt , sanadreas on highest settings buttery smoothly please respond quickly i want to buy it on next flash sale
Gogi ji, I am a big fan of yours and have always bought phone based on your reviews.
I now want to buy good battery phone with decent camera. Budget upto 25k.
please suggest which one should i buy.
Better wait for few more months, two things to look for one is the OnePlus 5 the price will not be 25K but if it is around 30 or a little see if you can stretch the budget and get there. Other is the MI 6 lets hope it gets launched. There are other options in case you are in a hurry you can check here https://www.gogi.in/best-android-smartphone-you-can-buy-in-india-april-2017.html
thanks a lot gogi ji.
Dear gogi
my note 4’s only one side(right side) speaker is working, is it ok, had you tested it…?
There is only one speaker but two vents for symmetric design.
ok. thanks.
I also call to flipcart just now, they also had saying the same, one for speaker and other for noise cancelation enhancement something like that.
Sir,
I am confused between Oneplus 3T and Redmi note 4. Can you please suggest which one is better? Thanks
My Redmi note 4 Vodafone SIM struggling what reason sir
Not sure you can try the following
1. use the SIM from a different location say 5KM to 10KM away so as to see if it is not vodafone signal issue.
2. Does the same SIM work on different phone from same location?
3. Go for a SIM card replacement you should get it from vodafone store for free
Gogi bro. I have received the black note 4 64gb version on 6th may.. today I am facing issue with volume down button.. I have to press it so hard to turn the volume down.. is this common in all note 4 mobile? please suggest me a solution.. thanks
mre b yhi prob ho rhi h note 4 64 gb varient m videos shoot hone k baad jb dekhne k liye start krte h tv awaaz aati h ajeeb c . asa kyu ho rha h .. kya iska koi solution h ? kya update krne k badd ye sahi ho jaega ? pls help me
Which phone is best under 8k
Redmi 3s
Respected ,
I am waiting for phone that gives IRIS scan, (which is needed for AADHAR VERIFICATION ), but no mid-range phone is coming since last 6 months(INFOCUS was mentioned to be coming iin february but is not there even in APRIL) . So should I go for REDMI NOTE 4 with 4GB (fingerprint sensor is enough?).Also when can I get MADE in INDIA version of REDMI NOTE 4 with OS updated to MIUI 8 or ANdroid Nougat(officially-has not to root)
Zohar
Tried to preorder a Note 4 (4|64), but failed. Anybody got today?
Next week will try for it again, if i still dont get it, i think i will have to settle with the 3|32 version.
Is redmi note 4 quad band device?
Recently i purchased cool1 and it didnot work with matrix simcard in USA.
I try to buy on flipkart but I can’t
I will buy this phone definitely
Hello sir.I want to buy redmi note 4 with 64 gb. Should i buy this or go for another one.
Other one will be better. Good luck
Thanks sir aapne jo redme note 4ka camera review diya wo bahut hi accha hai jisse meri problem solve ho gayi mai chata hu aage bhi aap aise hi video opload karte rahe
Gogi ji there is news that redmi note 4 is now available offline. where can I get it from?
Sangeetha mobiles and Poorvika mobiles
Is analytics.apk in miui 8 still sending phone data to China? If so how to block this? Don’t want my phone details, contacts, SMS and who knows what else, to be sent to some unknown server in China.
Is it advisable to purchase the 2gb variant of Redmi 4?
Request proper guidance from friends. Thanks
GOGI BHAI I AM CONFUSED BETWEEN OP2 64 GB AND RN4 64 GB. WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR Y LADY LUCK ? PLEASE HELP TO CHOOSE.
I am using redmi note 4 of 4gb+64gb variant. The performance is awesome you can compare this performance with iphone 7. Best phone in world under 15000.
Have both the phones with me. In my opinion, you should go for Redmi Note 4 because of the advantage in terms of battery backup and less thermal temperatures under load while gaming.
Hi gogi ji, does Xiaomi Note 4 have Gorilla Glass or any protective glass?
No Redmi Note 4 is not using Gorilla Glass, you need some screen protection.
Mi care replied my question
I would like to inform you that Redmi Note 4 has been made with corning glass which is as strong as gorilla glass.
Check this http://www.mi.com/in/note4/specs/ find Gorilla.
Ha ha ha sorry for the disturbance. But I expecting ur pin test, but missing this review
It will pass all handsets today come with that basic protection.
I got an MIUI 8.1.11.0 update of 1.4 GB, is that the update you said improves the camera quality as it was not mentioned anywhere. OR do I need to download some other update ? please Help..!!
Hi Gogiji,
Is there any performance lag in 2GB variant..??
More RAM will help you multi task better. There is no performance difference.
Thank you Gogiji…
Sir kya redmi note 4 4k video recording kar sakta hai aur 4k video handset me chala sakte hai
Can not do recording in 4k but can play 4k videos.
Redmi Note 4 camera review updated – check video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPWcvkzJvU
Gogi, note 4 mai dual sim 4g use kar sakta hai?
Does Redmi note 4 has better camera than redmi 3s prime, I am tired of poor battery life of phones even with my moto g4 plus. I just want best battery backup.
If you want better battery life phone why are you bothered about the camera, don’t under stand your loogik.
logic is simple bro, I want best battery life, but just for bonus I want to confirm that it has better camera than 3s prime. I rarely use camera but to take pics of some book pages for study purpose I shoot, I also used yuphoria and it has really great camera pics were so sharp and accurate for me all we know rn4 has best battery but doubt about camera.
Don’t buy RN4 if camera is your priority. It has really poor camera…. You can consider Nubia N1 for good camera, battery and music….Also if u r brand conscious then Samsung On8 as it juat got Rs.2000 price cut.
I m using both the above phones. Please note that these phones are not for those who are heavy game users…
me kon sa phone lu redmi note 4 ya redmi note 3
Tum kaha se lene wale ho note 3 ka production to band hogya shayad.muze bhi note 3 lena hai.
Dear Mukul & Nikhil, both the RN3 & RN4 has bad camera….
How much free ram available on first boot in 2gb ram variant.
Please do a comparison between all 3 models
Gogi ji I have received Redmi Note 4 from mi.com but its showing Battery capacity as 4000 aAmp where as your review as well as mi.com says its 4100 mAmp. Why is it so?
Anyone else also facing the same problem?
It is okay, Battery – 4000mAh (min) / 4100mAh(type) battery
Gogi sir does RN4 having hardware which supports less LTE bands as compared to RN3 or other 4G smartphones which may create problem in future for network support. .
Hi Gogi bhai,
Do you think, camera issue is with only made in China handsets, as compared to ones made in India
Not sure I have not checked the Made in India Redmi Note 4.
pls confirm that thing if possible..also need to know about camera quality of 32gb/64gb and made in India/China handset.
Thanks
Yes I have checked both have same type of camera. Made in India’s front cam is like 2mp.