Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 4i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 4i 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 Performance & hardware.
| Category | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 4i, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 130 g
- against 160 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | PowerVR G6200 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 40,156 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | 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 | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink | White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Mint Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 69.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 138.1 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 130 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.7 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,120 mAh Best value | 3,060 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 35 h Best value | 11 h 30 min |
| Standby time | — | 144 h |
| Music playback time | — | 46 h |
Display
| Specification | Mi 4i | 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 | 1,055 :1 Best value | 953 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.6 W/kg | 0.45 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 4i | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2015015 | 2015051 |