As expected, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 4 in India. The device has been launched in three variants - 2GB RAM/32GB storage, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.
Specifications
Regarding specifications, the Redmi Note 4 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p screen 2.5D curved glass display. It is powered by a 14nm octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU in contrast to hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor that powered the Redmi Note 3. The internal storage on all the three variants is further expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. In the imaging department, the Redmi Note 4 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (phase detection autofocus) along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Similar to the Redmi Note 3, this one also comes in a metal body design.
For connectivity, the Redmi Note 4 supports Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro SIM + Nano SIM/microSD), 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and Infrared sensor. The fingerprint sensor on the phone is placed at the back. The Redmi Note 4 runs MIUI 8 based Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A 4100mAh battery with fast charging backs the smartphone, which is touted by Xiaomi to deliver 25% more battery than its predecessor - the Redmi Note 3. The phone measures 151x76x8.45mm and weighs 175 grams
Interestingly, at the event Xiaomi also claimed that the Redmi Note 4 offers better battery output than the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Google Pixel XL.
Pricing and Availability
The 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 9,999, 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant at Rs. 10,999 while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant will cost Rs. 12,999. The Redmi Note 4 will be exclusively up for sale via Flipkart, starting from January 23, 12 PM IST. It will initially be available in Gold and Dark Gray color options. The Matte Black color variant will go on sale soon.
