According to the latest reports, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will not have a Snapdragon variant. It was made official last month and featured MediaTek’s Deca-Core Helio X20 SoC. Popular Chinese Analyst Pan Jiutang has mentioned that there will be no Snapdragon variant.
We already know that the Chinese manufacturer has already announced a Redmi Note 3 variant that will feature the Snapdragon 650 processor. It was revealed a few months after the Helio X10 chip was announced.
Therefore, a lot of people were expecting that the same could happen with Redmi Note 4. Although this information comes from a well-known analyst, it is recommended that you take it with a grain of salt.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a sure winner among people looking for big-screen devices on a budget. The number of good midrange smartphones in the market is so high that people are hardly every going for flagship devices, especially in developing countries.
Even when compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the Redmi Note 4 packs a heavy punch. Sadly, the latter is even being recalled due to certain ‘explosive’ issues.
Some of the Note 7 handsets have exploded while they were being charged. There is a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 chipset processor and regarding speed, it is clear that users will be able to get more from their device.
It will have 3GB RAM, a 13MP rear camera, 64GB internal storage capacity and a Mali T880 MP4 GPU. Neurogadget reports that the device will come with soft keys and fingerprint touch ability.
The device is a bit slimmer when compared to its predecessor but surely heavier than the Note 3. It features a 5.5-inch display with 401ppi pixel density and a full-HD resolution of 1920×1080. It makes use of IPS LCD screen technology.
The 64-bit Helio-X20 MediaTek processor on the Redmi Note 4 will have a clock speed of 2.1GHz. The internal storage of 64GB in the Redmi Note 4 can be further expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. The 13-megapixel rear camera comes with Phase Detection Auto Focus, dual-tone LED flash, and f/2.0 aperture.
A 5MP camera on the front is ideal for taking selfies. It has the same aperture and can record full-HD videos. The rear camera has a self-timer, geo-tagging, and digital zoom. The device comes with 4G LTE connectivity and dual-SIM support. It has a great battery capacity and delivers a mega punch to battery issues burdened Galaxy Note 7.
The battery in the Redmi Note 4 comes with rapid charging technology and has a supreme capacity of 4100mAh. According to Nashville Chatter, the Note 4 from Xiaomi is available for a price of $239, which makes it one of the best devices in the sub-$250 price category. Compared to that, the Note 7 is available at a pocket-devastating price of $850.
The dual-SIM supporting Redmi Note 4 accepts Nano-SIM and micro-SIM card options. It includes connectivity features like Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, FM and GPS (there is also support for Band 40 used by few Indian LTE Networks).
The sensors included in this device are Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. Here’s all that you need to know about this device, presented in a clear-cut manner:-
- It has dimensions of 151.00×76.00×8.30 and a weight of 175 grams. It has no removable battery but comes with a capacity of 4100mAh.
- It is available in Gold, Grey and Silver colour options.
- The Redmi Note 4 has a display size of 5.5inches.
- It has a full HD 1920X1080 pixels display resolution and a decent 401ppi pixel density.
- The processor has a clock speed of 2.
- It is a MediaTek Helio X20 MT6797 processor.
- The rear camera is 13megapixels with flash while on the front we have a 5MP shooter.