Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 4, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 149 g
- against 160 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Micro-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6200 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 38,140 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor, clocked at 2.0 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 and 2.2 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 Prime. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Mint Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 139.2 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 149 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.3 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh Best value | 3,060 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 11 h 30 min |
| Standby time | 280 h Best value | 144 h |
| Music playback time | — | 46 h |
Display
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 953 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G TD-SCDMA bands unspecified, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.71 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.85 W/kg | 0.45 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 4 | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2014215 | 2015051 |
