REVIEW - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global Version / WOW effect
Summer is approaching and schools are over, so among the gifts of your children's promotion or simply not to expose your top range to sun, sea, and sand might come back to you point to an economical smartphone but that is at the same time reliable and concrete. We'll talk about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global Version with presence of 20 bandwidth and Qualcomm CPU. But we find out all the details in our full review thanking you from now on Gearbest.com for sending the sample, which as always I recommend as a store for the reliability and the seriousness it demonstrates every time.
Xiaomi has long been offering a device that is also suitable for the less crowded and this Redmi Note 4 is immediately fully operational as soon as it is removed from the box. In the past we have talked about him but with MediaTek processor, in this case the Global Version has a Snapdragon 625 chipset that is just big difference to its different twin.
The packaging is now customary in white color with the printed 4 number you will read in relief and some details on the back of the same. We will find in addition to the smartphone, a short guide in English, the 5V 2A Battery Charger with European Attachment, the USB cable with micro USB connection for charging and data transfer and finally the pin for removing the SIM trolley.
The design is in full Xiaomi tradition, linear and essential but with one constructive quality at TOP where the volume control keys, the power button and the SIM carriage are located laterally as the Redmi Note 4 is a Dual Sim Dual Standby with one in micro format and the other in dwarf format, or you can use the dedicated dwarf slot for expand memory with a micro SD card thus renouncing the Dual SIM function.
The phone compartment is really great and the sound fidelity in conversation returned in the headset is definitely superb. On the bottom profile we find the system speaker that it gives powerful and distortion-proof sounds both in listening to music and in hands-free conversation. Along the bottom there is also the main microphone and micro USB input for charging the device including the OTG support.
The top profile that differs from its other twin, houses the second microphone for environmental noise reduction, audio jack and infrared transmitter which will allow you to control TVs, DVD players and even see hot air conditioners by leveraging your smartphone as a remote control.
The back of the Redmi Note 4 is a matte metal body with the exception of the two plastic strips for the antennas separated by a shiny silver line, which at least in the black color, holds a handful of fingerprints. We find one in the body 13 megapixel camera with f / 2.0 aperture, phase detection and focus detection dual flash LEDs, and also somewhat embossed we find the sensor for fingerprint recognition which was always fast and Reliable 10 times on 10, Moreover, the positioning is really good because even though the dimensions of the device equal to 151 x 76 x 8,6 mm are generous with a weight of 165 grams, the same is readily available in any condition as well the general ergonomics is quite balanced although there are no milling we saw on the Redmi Note 4 with MediaTek CPU replaced by light curves on the phone frame.
At the front we find the sensors of brightness and proximity, one RGB notification LEDs, 3 backlit function keys through which by swipe you can enter the one hand mode and finally a selfie 5 megapixel camera with f / 2.0 aperture.
The display with stondatura 2.5D and multitouch to 10 points is a strong point of the Xiaomi Redmi Notes 4 that although it comes from an IPS 5.5 inches with Full HD resolution and density of 403 ppi returns well-balanced colors and a high brightness that is also suitable for direct sunlight. Even the oleophobic treatment convinces as well as the viewing angles and even the blacks are profoundly deep. General fluidity, the ability to further calibrate color temperature, activate the read mode, and turn on the display with a double tap complete the excellent picture already outlined.
As already mentioned, the Redmi Note 4 Global Version has the support for 20 bandwidth that is frequency LTE 4G of the 800 MHz on both SIM slots with the ability to heat up the data connection, making the device even more enjoyable in rural areas. Hardware hardware is also quite complete thanks to the presence of a module Double-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with quick fixes but also the FM radio, which we often find in top range from over 800 Euros.
But the good hardware is also made up of proven processors Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octacore Cortex-A53 with maximum clock a 2.01 GHz e Adreno GPU 506 supported by 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM memory LPDDR3 which allow the Redmi Notes 4 to turn in the way always fluid and without slowing down, offering very comfortable user experience even with demanding graphics games, achieving full performance without ever being overheated.
The excellent Snapdragon 625 processor in addition to offering good performance is also convincing for optimizing consumption, another strong point of the Redmi Note 4 Global Version, which with one battery from 4100 mAh manages to safely enjoy a day of intense use exceeding the 5 active display hours. But the great thing is that if, as most users use the standard, they can get almost 2 full days of use all without taking advantage of the energy savings made available by the system. Unfortunately there is no quick charging but with approximately 2 half hours your terminal will be ready again to offer you unique experiences, perhaps with the XiaomiToday.com reviews.
Performance is also guaranteed by software based on MIUI 8.2 in the 8.2.5.0 Global Stable and Soul version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which translates into full support at Play Store and all Google services already pre-installed ROMs and good RAM management. We will not deepen this aspect since now MIUI is a known interface although as an example carry some features such as Dual Apps, the Quick Ball or the Second Space definitely useful functions for each user as well as the extreme customization of the interface thanks to the themes downloadable from the store. Actually, just at the time we are publishing this review, the terminal has notified a new update to version 8.2.10.0 of which we attach the screenshot.
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The photo compartment can also be started by pressing 2 times quickly the Volume button - and it is entrusted to a 4 sensor: 3 Samsung S5K3L8 from 13 megapixel with f / 2.0 aperture and PDAF auto focus which allows you to shoot Full HD video at 30 fps. The photos enjoy excellent white balance and in good light conditions they are more than discrete with good detail. Unfortunately, in low light conditions, background noise increases dramatically even though dual tone dual flash lights evenly by containing the generated noise.
We find the possibility to take pictures in HDR is not automatic which works decisively well, or we can embellish our photos using the countless filters made available by the software. There frontal room instead it is entrusted to the Samsung S5K5E8 sensor from 5 megapixel f / 2.0 which also allows full HD video recording at 30 fps. Photos taken in this case are appreciated with good chromatic fidelity so they do not disfigure on various social sharing.
Optical and digital stabilization is absent but with videos the quality increases by reaching a resolution of 1080p at 30 fps while for the slow motion we go down to 720p and even captured audio is appreciable. In short, a camera that does not stand out in any area but which can be appreciated with regard to the price range that the smartphone belongs to.
Undoubtedly, this RedMy Note 4 Global Version liked both the high-end design and the high-end smartphone, as well as the excellent display, with the presence of 20 and FM Radio above all the great autonomy of not talking about the ready-to-use factor that generally disallows users less aware of the purchase of a Xiaomi device. If we add then the great price di poco above 120 euros which is sold on the online store Gearbest.com which I thank again for sending the samples and for the service offered, well I would say that this Redmi Note 4 is one smartphones of interest and I would recommend to anyone. On the same price range maybe we can find smartphones that are slightly better from a photographic point of view but at the level of overall performance I feel I can assert that there are no rivals and that this Redmi Note 4 will be the only one to let you try the WOW effect !!!
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I have the redmi 4 band 20 notes, where can I buy the protective film? they told me it is delicate
Hello thanks to you I was convinced to take this 4 known Xiaomi redmix, but I noticed that in the sunlight, despite the brightness at most, one does not see a tube. Is it normal or is my fault?
Are there still some coupons to buy the gray or black version at 124?
To date no. But keep up-to-date the XiaomiToday.it home page that puts the coupons at the bottom of the page. I have already bought 2 at that price, I have to take another one!
hello everyone i ordered it and now i wait for it to arrive from gearbest. I need a hand on the cover and glass protection since I read that those of the international redmi note 4 are not the same ??? what do i order? from the images it seems to me that those of the redmi note 4x are fine, someone confirms it to me? on the gearbest website I can't find the specific ones for the global version, thanks everyone
4 Global Note Cover and Films are identical to those of 4x
Hi, for the covers definitely not about the films inform me and update you.
It says an offer comes with a 2 year warranty.
Can you tell me where to ship the phone for repair?
When I click on the link, no special condition is mentioned.
The collection center is in Spain.
We asked for it to be specified and soon it will also be reported on the conditions
thank you
Another question - lose the warranty if you unlock the bootloader and root the phone?
Theoretically, you usually close an eye especially if you insist on PayPal
Bought it from poco. I always spent 30 € more on gearbest. I immediately mounted a custom rom. For those who like extreme customizations Xiaomi is a great choice.
Is there any way to install Android 7?
With a custom rom you can do it right away. Or expect my 7-based mouse to arrive. With a custom rom you will also see android 8.