Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 review: Better processor, more efficient battery and new matte black finish look

Chinese smartphone major Xiaomi has finally launched its much-awaited Phablet smartphone Redmi Note 4 in India on Thursday. The launch event took place in New Delhi. Users can also watch the event's Facebook live here. 

A Successor to the hugely popular Redmi Note 3, the Redmi Note 4 has got a launch in Indian market with 3 different variants. As expected, Redmi Note 4’s price starts from Rs 9,999 for the 2GB RAM variant, while it can go well to Rs 14,999 for the 4GB RAM model.

Already launched in China last year, Xiaomi will feature the powerful Snapdragon 625 processor with 25 per cent more powerful battery. It is expected to run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow platform.

Let’s check out what we can expect from Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in terms of features and specifications: 

The all new Redmi Note 4 retains the 5.5-inch Full HD (1080x1920 pixels) display as the Redmi Note 3. The screen has a 2.5D curved glass display with pixel density of 401ppi.

The chipset is backed by a powerful Snapdragon 625 processor with all three variants supporting expandable storage up to 128GB.

With a classic good looking metal built, Redmi Note 4 supports USB Type-C port and fast charging. Like other Xiaomi phones, Redmi Note 4 will also supports hybrid SIM slot (Combination of either dual-SIM cards or one Micro-SIM and one microSD card).

With a fingerprint scanner, Redmi Note 4 comes with a 13-megapixel camera on the back. On the front, it will be armed with a 5-megapixel shooter with infrared sensor.

Redmi Note 4 will also have a few other important connectivity options such as GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, 4G with VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS, and Glonass. It is also backed by a 4100mAh battery. 

With three existing colour options- Gold, Silver and Grey on other Redmi Note phones, the Redmi Note 4 will sport a brand news colour- Matte Black with a classy finish. 

Also read: Xiaomi teases Redmi Note 4 launch on Jan 19; announces its exclusive availability on Flipkart

Watch the streaming of the launch event here: 

Here are the updates from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launch event: 

# Redmi Note 4 (4GB RAM, 64 GB storage) Rs 12,999

# Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM, 32 GB storage) Rs 10,999

# Redmi Note 4 (2GB RAM, 16GB storage) : Rs 9,999 

# Redmi Note 4 price for all three variants announced 

# Redmi Note 4 - New King of battery- With14nm FinFET technology! This tech. provides significant control over the current flow and drastically reduces power leakage

# Redmi Note 4 is also the first Redmi device to have a 2.5D curved glass display & it blends in seamlessly with the metal frame.

# More powerful and efficient battery for Redmi Note 4 under talks 

# At 8.4mm slim, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4  is just 5mm at its thinnest point. 

# Showcasing a classy elegant design, Redmi Note 4  features anodised aluminium antenna lines with the bottom end coupled with speakers grills.

# Redmi Note 4's launch also marks the company's global debut with the powerful Snapdragon 625 processor. 

# Xiaomi introduces brand new colour 'Matt Black' with the launch of Redmi Note 4

The company will start selling all the variants of Redmi Note 4 in India from January 19, for which Xiaomi has made an exclusive tie-up with e-commerce giant Flipkart. For now, it will be available through a sale for which users need to register beforehand. The attractive looking smartphone will be available on company's online MI store as well.