Xiaomi Redmi Note 4/4X

Think its High time we split the Note 4 thread away from the dinosaurs running Note 3's



1st up, whats up with the model names? it basically comes down to specs: Info from GSM-Arena

[table="width: 700"]
[tr]
[td]Model:[/td]
[td]Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK)[/td]
[td]Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (SD625)[/td]
[td]Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Display:[/td]
[td]5.5 inch FHD screen 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)[/td]
[td]5.5 inch FHD screen 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)[/td]
[td]5.5 inch FHD screen 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]CPU:[/td]
[td]Helio X20 2.1GHz Deca Core[/td]
[td]Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz[/td]
[td]Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]GPU:[/td]
[td]Mali-T880 MP4[/td]
[td]Adreno 506[/td]
[td]Adreno 506[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Camera:[/td]
[td]Back camera 13.0MP with AF and flashlight + front camera 5.0MP[/td]
[td]Back camera 13.0MP with AF and flashlight + front camera 5.0MP[/td]
[td]Back camera 13.0MP with AF and flashlight + front camera 5.0MP[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Bluetooth:[/td]
[td]4.2[/td]
[td]4.1[/td]
[td]4.2[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Navigation:[/td]
[td]GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS[/td]
[td]GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS[/td]
[td]GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Sensor:[/td]
[td]G-sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light senor, Hall sensor, Accelerometer[/td]
[td]Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor[/td]
[td]Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]SIM Card:[/td]
[td]dual SIM dual standby, Micro SIM/MicroSD + Nano SIM cards[/td]
[td]dual SIM dual standby, Micro SIM/MicroSD + Nano SIM cards[/td]
[td]dual SIM dual standby, Micro SIM/MicroSD + Nano SIM cards[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Dimensions:[/td]
[td]151 x 76 x 8.4 mm[/td]
[td]151 x 76 x 8.5 mm[/td]
[td]151 x 76 x 8.5 mm[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Weight:[/td]
[td]175 g[/td]
[td]165 g[/td]
[td]165 g[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Weight:[/td]
[td]Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery[/td]
[td]Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery[/td]
[td]Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Network:[/td]
[td][/td]
[td][/td]
[td][/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]GSM(2G)[/td]
[td]GSM B2/B3/B8 CDMA 2000/1X BC0[/td]
[td]GSM B2/3/5/8[/td]
[td]GSM B2/3/5/8 CDMA 2000/1X BC0[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]WCDMA(3G)[/td]
[td]WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8 TD-SCDMA B34/B39[/td]
[td]WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8[/td]
[td]WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8 TD-SCDMA B34/B39[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]LTE(4G)[/td]
[td]FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41(2555-2655MHz)[/td]
[td]FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 TD-LTE B38/B40 [/td]
[td]FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8 TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41(2555-2655MHz)[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

New Redmi Note 4X available with MediaTek Helio X20 MT6797 / ARM Mali-T880 MP4 (780MHz) combo and 4/64 gig RAM. The rest of the specs are exactly the same as the Original Redmi Note 4X.

Antutu scores:
Note 4X MTK: 90.057 Released 2017, May
Note 4 SD: 61.718 Released 2017, January
Note 4X SD: 61.718 Released 2017, February
Note 4 MTK: 84.926 Released 2016, August
Note 3 SD: 78.252 Released 2016, February
Note 3 MTK: 49.201 Released 2015, November
Note 2 MTK: 48.022 Released 2015, August

Video Review:

[video=youtube;VK9W_tq0wQs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK9W_tq0wQs[/video]

Price: Depends on shop of choice, but I can say if its over $200 you paying to much. Shop around as there is specials all over the place

In SA expect to pay R3600 when bought direct from Xiaomi ZA

Note: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (SD625) will work on all networks but will lack LTE on Cell C. If you on Cell C go for MTK or 4X instead. Source: Note 4 (SD) vs Note 4X

Question: Would I upgrade from Note 3 - to Note 4.
Answer: No. It is a more refined phone with very small tweaks that is not really worth the money to buy a new phone that is 6 months to a year older. I would much rather wait for Note 5.

Question: Would I upgrade from Note 2
Answer: Hell yes.

[video=youtube;P2_5cbvCZ7E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2_5cbvCZ7E[/video]

Is there anyone Xiaomi Redmi note 4X owners here?

I have a problem getting a good screen protector. Problem is that the thicker ones seem to lift around the edges doesn't matter what I do. If you have one that works with the curves on the edges please let me know so that I know which one to order.

Edit: Ok lucky my Nillkin back cover came with a screen protector (Did not notice when I bought it) that does not suffer the same fate around the edges. Also did not have this problem on the Nillkin Tempered Glass Screen Film on my Note 4.

For future note. On Note 4X, do not get an Asling screen protector as it doesn't follow the curves around the edges of a Note 4X. Click here to see image of the problem.

What's the difference between the 3...?

SykomantiS said:

What's the difference between the 3...?

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TLDR: CPU and Battery performance + LTE Bands. MTK has more power but has less battery life. Note 4 SD625 is the 4X but less LTE bands and only has Bluetooth 4.1.

A colleague took delivery of his today, truly stunning phone I must say, these Chinese phones are right there with the mainstream Apples, Samsungs, LGs etc...

It feels like it is built to last a long time this phone.

I have a free clear soft cover for anyone with a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Not the 4X) in Randburg.

PM me for my work address in case you want to come pick it up.

On Flash sale over at Gearbest

Active now
Gray Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X for $159 US
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620057.html?wid=4

In 2 hours time
Black Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 for $159 US
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620903.html?wid=4

Finally 8.2.5 Global Stable is out for Note 4X.

http://en.miui.com/download-321.html

Was thinking X would never get 8.2 as it been out for plain 4 now for ages.

Edit: Still no Android 7 Bastads

Is there anywhere local stocking these yet?

Why would you go for the 4 if the 4X is newer(unless you get the 4 way cheaper)?

hj2k_x said:

Is there anywhere local stocking these yet?

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Unless its gray, not that I know of.

kolaval said:

Why would you go for the 4 if the 4X is newer(unless you get the 4 way cheaper)?

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Bar price, The Note 4 (MTK) I can understand if you want the extra speed at the cost of battery life, but not so much the Note 4 (SD) as its the 4X with less LTE Bands. Maybe a reason could be that the Note 4 (MTK/SD) is on MIUI8.2 (Android 7) where the Note 4X only got MIUI8.2 (Android 6) this week, with no indication when 4X will be getting Android 7.

That said, there is nothing wrong with the Note 4 (SD) either, the only limitation for the Note 4 (SD) in RSA is no LTE on Cell C. So if you can get 4(SD) cheaper than 4X and on Vodacom/MTN go for it.

AlphaJohn said:

Unless its gray, not that I know of.

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Gray as in imported strangely and not as in the colour, I take it?

hj2k_x said:

Gray as in imported strangely and not as in the colour, I take it?

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Grey means "imported from another country through channels other than the maker's official distribution system." Or they maybe referred to as parallel imports. Generally this is done where the local distributor supplies a slightly different version of the same device. If there is no official distributor then they are just imports, not grey imports.

Dairyfarmer said:

Grey means "imported from another country through channels other than the maker's official distribution system." Or they maybe referred to as parallel imports. Generally this is done where the local distributor supplies a slightly different version of the same device. If there is no official distributor then they are just imports, not grey imports.

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Thanks for the clarification.

That's why, for example, Takealot often have brand name items like perfume available at massive discounts as grey imports, then?

The Note 4x is a great phone and has even greater battery life.
For the price you cannot go wrong.

Why no support for Cell C LTE on the RN4 SD625? I thought Cell C were using Band 1 (2100MHz) for LTE which appears to be covered in your table? I am able to use Cell C LTE on my Uhans A101 Mediatek MTK6737 based phone.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/139790-cell-c-lte-tested.html

Jake45 said:

Why no support for Cell C LTE on the RN4 SD625? I thought Cell C were using Band 1 (2100MHz) for LTE which appears to be covered in your table? I am able to use Cell C LTE on my Uhans A101 Mediatek MTK6737 based phone.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/139790-cell-c-lte-tested.html

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I am going by https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...n-dual-sim-td-lte-in-32gb/cell-c-south-africa

If anyone has a Note 4 (SD625) on Cell C that can confirm that it is actually working I will remove it. (Rather safe than sorry)

I am on Note 4X and checked all 3 in person on my phone and they work.

I have come to realize that there is a problem with a phone battery that last so long, you forget to charge the damn thing.