Separate memory card slot

Just yesterday we wrote an extended review and comparison of all Xiaomi smartphones and their lines, including Redmi (you can watch it). Let us recall that the lineup Redmi phones are budget. This includes phones without TOP hardware, but they are good in their own way. At a minimum, they are functional, cheap and quite productive, although they do not reach the level of flagships. Redmi 4, 4 Pro and 4 Note phones are good gadgets that collect positive reviews users. And there is a difference between them, albeit small.

Redmi 4

Comparison table of parameters

For ease of perception and determination of the difference, we will write down the characteristics in the table:

From here it is clear that the coolest and most productive smartphone is the Redmi 4 Note - it has big screen with FullHD resolution, a more powerful 10-core Helio X20 chip and video processor. As for physical memory, there are models with 32 and 64 GB “on board”. Compared to Redmi 4 Pro (Prime), the model with the Note prefix is ​​more productive, but it is worth noting that due to the larger screen and better hardware with high energy consumption, the battery will drain faster.

As for the simplest version of Xiaomi Redmi 4, it received a 5-inch HD screen (other models have FullHD displays), a good, but far from TOP CPU with 8 cores (divided into 2 clusters: 1.1 and 1.4 GHz) and 2 GB of RAM frequency 800 MHz. All this is enough for normal operation(surfing the Internet, watching movies, etc.), but the phone will not be able to achieve high performance. However, such a phone is inexpensive - only 8,000 rubles.

The PRO (Prime) version received a more powerful Snapdragon 625 CPU operating at 2 GHz and a cool Adreno 506 video core. As a result, the device has become faster and more productive, and this can be felt while using the phone. You can still allocate 3 GB random access memory. Well, the battery capacity will not surprise anyone, but it does have fast charging.

If we talk about design, the models are not very different from each other. All of them are made in an aluminum case and are minimalistic. The same goes for displays. There are no fundamental differences. The changes apply only to the diagonal (5.5 inches in Redmi 4 Note) and more high resolution: if Redmi 4 received only an HD display, then Pro models and Note are equipped with FullHD screens. However, the contrast and brightness indicators are the same, as is the percentage of color space coverage.

All phones support the same networks - there are no differences in this, they have standard set"goodies" such as a fingerprint scanner, light sensors, proximity sensors, magnetometer, gyroscope. All devices run on OS Adnroid 6 under the MIUI shell.

Verdict: all three phones have great hardware, cameras, and screens. For their cost, they have excellent characteristics, which explains the high popularity of these models on the market. It is worth noting that the gadgets belong to budget smartphones, but Redmi 4 Note is more positioned as a mid-range model price category. Of course, all three gadgets are among the best in their segment.

This time Xiaomi company focuses on photographs in the Redmi Note 5A Prime smartphone, which is distinguished by the presence of powerful cameras, both the main one - 13 megapixels, and the front one - 16 megapixels. The screen also has a large 5.5-inch display, a sufficient amount of RAM of 4 GB, a separate slot for SIM cards and a memory card. The smartphone is equipped with an IR port for quick control household appliances at home, which is very convenient. Overall, the device demonstrates an excellent ratio of quality and price.

Stylish design

The smartphone is designed in a laconic modern style without pretentious moments, all corners are smoothed, there are no unnecessary details. Front side white It is completely glass and looks very stylish. The 5.5-inch display will not leave anyone indifferent: firstly, it has a special protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass with increased impact resistance, making it last for a very long time; secondly, the display type is IPS, which immediately indicates a high-quality picture, with precise detail and natural color reproduction. And also the IPS display does not distort at any angle it is turned. The maximum screen brightness is 477 cd/m2.

The back cover is gold in color, similar to brushed metal. Does not leave fingerprints, so the gadget always looks neat. The device lies very comfortably in the hand without slipping.

Great pictures

The gadget is equipped with a front camera with a resolution of 16 MB, with which you can take stunning photos. There are 36 smart Beautify profiles that will make your photos look even more beautiful. Also front-camera equipped with its own easy-to-eye flash. The main camera with a 13 MP matrix resolution is equipped with a special sensor and phase detection autofocus. Now you can take high-quality photos even faster.

Audio

The device has one speaker that copes well with any music genre. There is no wheezing or interference. You can enjoy your favorite music in excellent quality.

Performance and software

Built-in Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 435 provides stable work device, copes well with daily tasks and modern games without braking.

Redmi Note 5A Prime runs on Android 7.1.2 with a convenient proprietary MIUI 9 operating system, which has optimal comfort settings for better performance.

Battery capacity

The gadget is equipped with a built-in battery with a capacity of 3080 mAh, which is quite enough for constant daily work without recharging up to 36 hours.

Separate memory card slot

For maximum convenience Xiaomi has made three separate slots in the smartphone: two for SIM cards and a third for a microSD card. Now you don't need to rearrange the cards as before.

Size usually plays a decisive role, because the first is a standard 5.5‑inch phablet, while the second is a representative of the class compact solutions. These smartphones can hardly be called similar at all. Even if they have a similar design and belong to a common line, they cannot be placed in the same row. There are enough reasons for this.

Appearance and ergonomics

Both models have metal cases with antenna-masking veins, but the Redmi 4 Prime still has a plastic insert at the top of the back panel. From the point of view of perfectionism, this hurts the eye a little, but it is unlikely that this will worry anyone seriously.

In terms of the location of the main elements on the body, only the flash differs here - in one it is under the camera, in the other it is on the side of it. This is explained quite simply. In the case of the compact Redmi 4 Prime, its placement under the photo module would cause the fingerprint scanner to move even lower, and this would have a negative impact on the ease of use of the sensor itself; the finger would rest right on the flash.

From the front, the smartphones are identical, but visually it seems that the Redmi Note 4 display glass has a less pronounced effect of rounding the edges, which is also partly a consequence of the difference in size. It is also worth noting that it has backlit navigation keys, which the Redmi 4 lacks.

On the bottom edge of each there is a microUSB connector and a number of holes, only one half of which hides the speaker. The second part was made for the sake of symmetry, although there was also room for a microphone.

In terms of body size, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 Prime are typical representatives of their classes. Compared to their analogues, they do not stand out with narrow frames or minimum thickness, everything is quite standard.

Size comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 Prime

Performance

In terms of “parrots” in benchmarks, the difference between smartphones is quite significant, but in real use it's barely noticeable. The less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 copes well with both everyday tasks and heavy games. Well, there’s nothing to say about the ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 - the chip was initially positioned as a solution for sub-flagships.

Results in AnTuTu:

GeekBench results: Redmi Note 4 - left, Redmi 4 Prime - right

The difference in memory capacity is also minimal. The top version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has 3 GB of RAM, just like Redmi 4 Prime, but its storage is more capacious - 64 GB versus 32 GB. Both support the ability to expand the internal memory with microSD cards.

Cameras

Each of the smartphones is equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera. The modules differ only in the aperture, which in the case of Redmi Note 4 allows one to hope for better pictures in low-light conditions.

Camera comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4 Prime

In the phablet, I talked about the “soap” when shooting distant objects and its possible origin. Redmi 4 Prime did not have such problems with the photo module, so there is no point in stopping at landscape photography - Redmi Note 4 obviously lost. However, I would like to note once again that this is a problem with our sample; it is rare, but still occurs.

Redmi Note 4 - left, Redmi 4 Prime - right

Redmi Note 4 - left, Redmi 4 Prime - right

In other shooting conditions, not everything is so simple. Indoors, Redmi 4 Prime is much less likely to lie in terms of color rendering. The pictures do not turn yellow, and it copes with macro much better.

Redmi Note 4 - left, Redmi 4 Prime - right

On the street, the loss in terms of aperture makes itself felt - Redmi Note 4 copes better with the lack of lighting, but white balance can be difficult. Much depends on the object of focus itself.

Autonomy

Both smartphones received batteries with a capacity of 4,100 mAh - this is a good indicator for a 5.5‑inch smartphone and simply excellent for a 5‑inch. However, with normal use, one smartphone lasts for a day and a half, we’re talking about a phablet, and the other lasts for a full three days.

Redmi Note 4 - left, Redmi 4 Prime - right

That is, in terms of duration battery life Redmi 4 Prime is twice as large as its “big brother”. Only gamers who don’t need to go to work/school will be able to land it in a day, and they can easily dedicate 6-7 hours to shooting zombies.

Summary

Of the other differences between smartphones, it is worth highlighting only the support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac in Redmi Note 4. The compact cannot boast of this, but this is unlikely to be a compelling argument for anyone. Taken together, it is the Redmi 4 Prime that looks like a more attractive and winning solution. If size does matter and you're looking exclusively at the Redmi Note 4, the worst thing that awaits you is a problematic camera, but even with that, the smartphone is unlikely to disappoint you.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime - very powerful budget smartphone. Its announcement took place in early November 2016. Main feature The device is not only the minimum price and productive filling, but also increased time autonomous work.

Appearance and ergonomics

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime smartphone received metal case with elegant edging. A fast fingerprint scanner is located under the rear camera. At the back, plastic inserts for antennas are successfully disguised. At the same time, there are no significant gaps, and the assembly is carried out high level. The metal has a pleasant texture, as it does not leave marks or scratches. All corners are carefully rounded, so holding the device in your hand is really comfortable. At the bottom end there is a microUSB 2.0 port and a multimedia speaker. The front side is successfully covered with stylish 2.5D glass. Below the display you can easily find three familiar touch buttons for navigation. They are pleasantly illuminated in white. Around the screen itself there are “invisible” frames, the size of which is about 3 mm. When the display is turned off, these frames merge with the matrix. But during use, distinct black stripes appear on all sides.

Inside the phone there is a 4100 mAh battery, so it can easily withstand several days even in intensive use. The device feels great in palms of almost any size. The body is moderately smooth, the quality of materials is at a high level. Available colors: gold, silver, dark grey. Dimensions: height - 141.3 mm, thickness - 8.9 mm, width - 69.6 mm, weight - 156 g.

Display

Redmi 4 Prime has a balanced 5-inch screen with excellent FHD resolution. This means that the picture is highly detailed, and individual pixels are simply impossible to find. This IPS display has almost extremely wide viewing angles, and without serious distortion when tilted. The color temperature setting is very precise, but the colors can always be adjusted if necessary. The available brightness reserve is enough to avoid discomfort while reading in the dark or in sunny weather. In this case, the level is well selected in automatic mode. But the oleophobic layer effectively combats various traces.

Hardware and performance

Since Redmi 4 Prime is located Snapdragon processor 625 with eight cores, then the device can safely be called really fast. This chip is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and an Adreno 506 graphics accelerator. The user has access to about 32 GB of storage memory different files, and you can expand the space using MicroSD cards up to 256 GB. operating system Android 6.0.1 has been redesigned here beyond recognition thanks to the proprietary MIUI 8 shell. Decent performance for a budget device is also confirmed by tests. Thus, the smartphone scores more than 60,000 points in AnTuTu, and more than 3,000 points in GeekBench Multi.

Communication and sound

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime has a truly loud multimedia speaker that has a certain power reserve. When listening to music through headphones, the user can adjust the sound using the built-in equalizer. The high and mid frequencies are especially well developed. The earpiece is clear and loud. The device supports LTE networks and has an infrared port.

Camera

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime also has a fairly high-quality 13-megapixel camera. Unfortunately, the aperture ratio of 2.2 and not the most optimized software do not allow comfortable photography in the evening. But during the day the camera produces excellent pictures, and at good speed. Users will be pleased with the correct HDR mode, which can seriously improve almost every single frame. The dual LED flash makes a positive impression. The gadget is capable of shooting video in 1080p resolution, and at a low speed (30 frames per second). There is a simple 5-megapixel front camera installed here without a dedicated flash or autofocus. Therefore, pictures usually turn out slightly blurry.

conclusions

For $170-200, Redmi 4 Prime seems like a very interesting smartphone. This device has a very high-quality filling, as well as an advanced design. It leaves only good impressions and the screen. Yes, this model is not without certain drawbacks, but in its price category it is one of the most best phones for today.

Pros:

• Stunning display with FHD resolution.
• Beautiful metal case.
• Very powerful battery.
• Decent sound from both speakers.
• Solid performance in everyday tasks.

Minuses:

• Not the best cameras.
• There are black frames around the screen.

Technical specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Prices

Video reviews

Review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime

At the end of August, Xiaomi presented the expected budget Redmi Note 5A Prime version or (in the Chinese market) High Edition. It’s still good that the beginning of the new school year in our countries coincides in time - this greatly simplifies navigation through the countless East Asian new products in the budget segment, addressed to schoolchildren and students.

For those who were waiting for the High Edition version of the summer ultra-budget Redmi Note 5A, there are three news: one bad and two good. Firstly, the line has lost all-metal cases, they have been replaced by a rigid frame made of aluminum alloy and impact-resistant plastic, which is not very pleasing.

But Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime received a fingerprint scanner and a powerful wide-angle 16-megapixel front camera with an advanced LED flash. soft light" Do you like to photograph yourself more than those around you, have you dreamed of a private space without having to enter passwords and pattern keys - your wish has come true. The package for the selfie camera comes with as many as 36 preset modes for real-time beauty shots. One of the fun “tricks” is beautification during a video call: if it rings good man, then you can enlarge your eyes, even out your skin color and fluff your hair slightly, and if your boss or group leader calls, you can cancel the special effects and call in sick.

Redmi Note 5A Prime was released in two versions, which differ in the amount of pre-installed RAM and flash memory: 3/32GB for $134 (price announced for China) and the impressive 4/64GB for $179. retail sales telephone in Russia.

MAIN FEATURES OF A SMARTPHONE

First: Stylish ergonomic design

Second: 4G VoLTE communication (free calls)

Third: Good optics with phase detection autofocus

Fourth: Dacto scanner with fast response

Fifth: Dual SIM + microSD

Contents of delivery

The ultra-budget device is packaged in a spectacular red brick box (the lid is removable, not hinged) made of hard, thick laminated cardboard. In addition to the phone, the box contains a branded power supply, a USB/miniUSB synchronization cable (it would be naive to expect USB-C in an ultra-budget line) and a paperclip key for removing the slot for SIM cards and a memory card.

Very decent packaging, which is pleasant to hold in your hands and quite appropriate to give as a gift. You can immediately name several well-known mid-price brands that do not pay any attention to the quality of the stock box, putting expensive smartphones in thin-walled “cologne” boxes.

Design

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime smartphone received modern design, where both the ergonomics of the back cover with rounded edges and the minimalistic front panel under 2.5D Gorilla Glass are taken into account. That is, outwardly everything is like the big ones.

The 5.5-inch diagonal screen has a thin, but inevitable black frame in IPS matrices. Above the screen there is a slot for the earpiece, and to the left and right of it are the front camera eyes, LED flashes and proximity/light sensors. Below the screen, instead of “budget nothing”, there are touch buttons Android control, which is nice.

In the left top corner The rear panel houses the main camera sensor in a neat round metal frame, which protrudes slightly above the surface of the thin (7.55mm) body. To the right of it is a dual LED flash. Below in the center is a dacto scanner.

On the upper edge there is a mini-jack for headphones, a microphone for a noise reduction system and an infrared port, which in recent years has become one of Xiaomi’s features. Using this port, you can control any household appliance that has a remote control and an IR sensor through the Mi Remote application preinstalled in the MIUI shell.

A TV, air conditioner and anything else, regardless of the manufacturer, are simply added to the Mi Remote database, and the smartphone turns into Universal remote remote control, which will work equally well in your own living room and in a store showroom consumer electronics. That is, goodbye, expensive Logitech Harmony, the technology is now available even in budget smartphones.

On the right side there are power and volume control buttons, on the left there is a combined slot for simultaneous installation of two nano-format SIM cards and a card microSD memory. Probably, Xiaomi engineers are tired of crying over numerous life hacks for “cramming” two SIM cards and a memory card into their smartphones using glue, “hot sandwich” technology and other equally advanced solutions.

1/7 High quality metal body

On the bottom edge there is a regular mini-USB port; to the right and left of it there is a symmetrical perforation, behind which the multimedia speaker and the main microphone are hidden.

The case material tactilely and visually appears to be metal, although it is not - it is impact-resistant plastic. The smartphone is available in three colors: silver and two shades of gold, including pink.

Display

The budget phone has a 5.5-inch IPS matrix with a modest HD resolution of 1280×720 at a density of 267 pixels per inch. Image clarity is enhanced by a top-end brightness of 450 nits and a static contrast ratio of 1000:1 (white pixels are 1000 times brighter than black pixels), which can be considered excellent performance for a budget display. In addition, the screen has an oleophobic, anti-glare and scratch-resistant coating. Their quality and durability can be judged after user reviews appear.

Battery

A 3080 mAh lithium-polymer battery will provide a full day of smartphone operation in combined use mode, as well as 32 hours of talk time (SIM cards are used in turn) and 240 hours of standby (both SIM cards are active) in 3G networks.

Performance

The heart of the smartphone is the “budget flagship” American Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which in 2017 is still considered the most successful SoC for phones in the lower (and for some brands, middle) price segment.

This is an 8-core system-on-chip, built using a 28-nanometer process technology and big technology. LITTLE, when one of the clusters with powerful cores is used for resource-intensive tasks (in in this case 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz each), and the second operates in energy-efficient mode, accompanying everyday operations (the same Cortex-A53, but at 1.1 GHz).

Graphics processing is handled by the not new, but quite fast Adreno 505 chip, which a year ago was considered very advanced, but in 2017 it makes gamers smile arrogantly.

It's laughable, but the budget Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime scores 40?153 points in the antutu benchmark, leaving smartphones with Snapdragon 800 series, for example, HTC, far behind.

As mentioned above, the manufacturer offers a choice of two configurations, which differ in the volume of RAM (3 or 4GB) and flash memory (32 or 64GB), and also leaves the user the opportunity to increase the storage capacity using an external microSD up to 128GB.

Camera

Both sensors - the main one and the front one - are based on OmniVision matrices. At the same time, the main camera with a 13-megapixel resolution has instant phase focus, a decent CMOS matrix, and a dual flash. The user has access to the entire set of an advanced photographer, with the exception of the currently fashionable bokeh effect (blurring the background). The only let down is the aperture, which is f/2.2, which is a bit too much by 2017 standards.

But the front camera, which in 2017 became business card Redmi line is beyond praise. It is based on a very good 16-megapixel wide-angle sensor with a premium PureCel matrix, which OmniVision is so proud of.

As a result, the front camera has outstanding shooting performance in good conditions illumination and copes much better than others with scenes where there is not enough light. In this case, the manufacturer installed a front-facing flash on the front panel and included in the MIUI shell all possible and impossible modes of post- and online processing of photo and video images.

Thus, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime, like the entire Redmi line, formed a new trend for selfie camera phones in 2017. While other manufacturers are fighting for the purity and perfection of landscape photographs, the Chinese company decided to give a gift to users who prefer to photograph themselves.

Portrait
(artificial light)

Selfie
(artificial light)

Photos with poor lighting

Selfie
(daylight)

Conclusion

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is a good smartphone that you can buy for a schoolchild, a student, or for yourself as a second device for super-fast navigation (including BeiDou - what if GLONASS fails and there is no moss on the trees?). The unique capabilities of the selfie camera will appeal to all users who like to see their own face against the background of other attractions. Other characteristics of the new “advanced” Xiaomi budget phone are also quite up to par, except that the tanks in WOT will not cast shadows due to lower graphics settings.

"BEHIND"

• Selfie camera features
• Good design
• IR port
• Nice price
• Great build
• Dacto scanner

"Against"

• Not the most current processor

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