Redmi 4 : Price, Review and Specification
Here we have an unbiased and honest review of Redmi 4 smartphone from Xiomi. If you are curious about its performance and features then check out this article. This article lists all the technical specifications along with genuine user review and feedback.
You are on this page it means you are looking for information about Xiomi Redmi 4 and you are at the right place.
In this article, I am going to deal with each and every single detail of Redmi 4 and at the end of the page you will know why you should buy it and why not.
Xiomi has gained a lot of popularity among the budget conscious Indians who always look to get the best in their budget. You are also of the same type, aren't you? Even I am, and this quality differs we Indians from the rest. Okay, so, you came to know about Redmi 4, added to your wish list and now you are looking for its reviews and specifications. Then let me tell you that you are at the right place because in the next few minutes I am going to tell you numerous reasons on why you should buy Redmi 4.
(image source mi.com)General Specifications
First, let's talk about the build quality and design. This time Xiomi has once again stolen the show with some excellent design and build quality. Redmi 4 sports a metal body giving it a premium look. Its unique design provides more grip and doesn't let it slip even when you are running or playing carelessly with your phone in one hand. On the right side, we have volume button and below it is the power button. On the left side of the phone, there is SIM card tray. On the top of the phone, we have the speaker and camera while at the bottom we have 3 soft touch navigation key along with a notification light. On the rear panel, there is the camera and below it is the fingerprint sensor. On the bottom of the rear panel is MI logo.
I described the bottom and top. Now, what is in the middle? Yes, there we have 2.5 D curved 5" IPS LCD HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. The curved glass reflects light, looks much better than the flat screen and the picture quality it offers is also amazing. With auto brightness on, your phone will adjust its brightness according to the light of your surrounding. It means you need not adjust the light when you are out in the sun or inside your home. Your phone will take care of this.
Redmi 4 runs on 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and has Android version of 6.0 (Marshmallow). This new version of the processor not only helps in better performance than its predecessor but also consumes less battery. It has MiUi 8.2 interface which allows you to customize your phone according to your need, preference, and mood. You can update the phone to the latest user interface as Mi always keeps on providing updates to its users.
Redmi 4 comes in 3 variants of RAM and ROM.
First has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB ROM. Price: 6,999 INR
Second has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. Price: 8,999 INR
The third has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. Price: 10,999 INR
The memory can be expanded up to 128 GB using external microSD card in all the three variants.
Except for RAM and ROM, all the three versions of Redmi 4 has same features and specifications.
For the camera part, on back there is a 13 MP camera with LED flash and on the front, we have 5MP camera for selfies. The back camera gives you many features like brightness adjustment, shooting videos in Panorama mode, Tilt-Shift, Manual and more. The front camera is also loaded with beauty filters and face detection which will allow you to take great selfies.
Connectivity options include 2G, 3G, and 4G with VoLTE support. It has also A-GPS to help you in navigating from one place to another. Other connectivity options include USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi with hotspot.
Now, we are moving to the battery. You know very well the importance of battery life for a smartphone. When you have some interesting videos and movies in your phone and your phone runs out of battery then you feel same like you have many delicious dishes before you but you have no appetite. Well, Redmi 4 will never allow your appetite to die. It has 4100 mAh Li-ion powerhouse that can last up to 10 days in stand by mode and more than 1 day with heavy usages. You can even play high-end heavy games for all day, its processor will give you very smooth playing experience without any lag while the powerhouse will let you play your favorite game without any worry of charging the phone. In terms of performance and battery life, Redmi 4 gets a big edge over other phones in its price range.
You should be wondering that most of other smartphone are offering these specifications too then why you should not go for them? Why you should buy Redmi 4 only. Well, here I have the answer for your query.Special Features
Let's have a look at some of the features that will aggravate your eagerness to buy this phone.
Redmi 4 has many other features like a dual app, dual space, child and guest mode and Mi remote. Dual app
This feature allows you to have two apps at a time on your phone. Sometimes you want to use two accounts of Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter etc. at the same time. You want to surprise your friend or you want to have fun with them with a new account on Whatsapp but you don't want to log out from your main account. Then Redmi has the solution of your problem. In Redmi 4 you can use two Whatsapp application and use it with two separate profile. Dual Space
This feature allows you to have two phones in a single device. It also safeguards your privacy and important information. When you switch into your second space then all your media files, applications, games and other information are no more accessible. You can switch back to the primary mode by the switch back option.Child mode or Guest mode
Sometimes your friends ask you for your phone and when you handle them, they start looking into your personal files, gallery, social sites and if they find anything ridiculous they make fun of you, your secret gets revealed sometime. But Redmi 4 protects you from all those peeping toms. By enabling child mode or guest mode you can customize your phone by setting the privacy and access option. You can restrict others access to important apps and files. Mi Remote
It's a big problem in every home in our country. We often quarrel with our siblings on who will handle the remote. While watching television, everyone in the house tries to keep the remote with himself so that he can shuffle the channels according to his mood and choice. Sometimes, you get involved in some disputes with your family members or siblings over this issue. Well, here I have good news for you. Now, you don't need to worry for the remote because Mi remote app has tons of virtual remote apps to control many home appliances like set top box, television, AC, fan, cooler etc. The list of the virtual remote app includes all the major and minor brands of set top box, television, AC, fan, and cooler. So, next time surprise them by shuffling the TV channels with your remote. Sensors
Redmi 4 has a wide range of sensors which add to your adventure with this phone. You would be aware of some these sensors like Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, and Gyroscope. You would have less or more knowledge about what is the use of sensors like Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Compass. Here, I am going to tell you about what is the use of Gyroscope sensor. Basically, Gyroscope sensor is useful for watching 360-degree videos and VR videos. You can search on YouTube about 360 and VR videos and you will get a good number of them but those videos will feel like normal videos unless you have a smartphone with Gyroscope sensor. You can enjoy 360-degree videos on your Redmi 4 but to watch 3D and VR videos you should have a VR headset.
(image source mi.com)Minor Cons of Redmi 4
We have talked enough about the Pros of Redmi 4. Isn't there any Cons of this smartphone? Well, let me tell you that I never disappoint anyone with a negative answer and hence the answer is yes. Yes, Redmi 4 has some Cons.
The major problem with Redmi 4 is that it gets hot during charging. But the best part is that I have a solution of this problem. You can get over this problem by following some simple tips. However, with some updates, this heating issue will disappear automatically but in the start, you will have to face it until the company offers an update for your device. Here, I have the tips to avoid heating of Redmi 4.
Always use the charger that comes with the phone.
Never use the phone while it's been plugged in for charging. This will not only heat up your phone but it can also reduce your battery life.
Switch off the data and other apps running in the background.
If you are not going to have any necessary phone call then it will be better if you switch to the flight mode.
These simple and useful tips will help you in reducing the phone heating issue of Redmi 4. But remember that in the start most of the phone suffers from this problem but trust me an update from Mi will definitely solve your phone heating problem.
Another issue with Redmi 4 is that you can use either two sim cards or a SIM card and a memory card at a time. The hybrid sim tray of Redmi 4 has dual sim tray with one micro and one Nano sim card option but the memory card uses the same slot as used by micro sim card. This is also a big demerit of Redmi 4.
I hope this article has cleared all your doubts related with Redmi 4. As stated above, now you will have jumped to your conclusion whether you want to buy it or not.
If you have any more query then feel free to comment below. I will be pleased to help you.
