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• Characteristics
• Equipment
• Appearance
• Dimensions
• Screen
• Performance
• Autonomy
• Camera
• Wireless technologies
• operating system
• Advantages/Disadvantages
• Conclusion

Let's get acquainted - Redmi Note 4 X, which is an improved version of the representatives of its line. It represents an excellent combination of improved technical parameters and attractive cost. We will learn from our review how the model differs from its predecessors and what is the secret of its popularity.

Brief characteristics

Display

The smartphone has a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080. The test device has a screen module made by Tianma, but there are versions with a BOE module. Protective glass with 2.5D effect. There is an oleophobic coating that helps to easily and quickly clean it from fingerprints. The frames on the sides of the screen are not as thin as we would like, but this is nitpicking.

Under direct sunlight, the picture on the display greatly loses color and contrast, but the information remains readable. For a budget employee, the screen looks good in sunny weather.

Screen brightness varies from 1.7 to 405 cd/m2. Contrast - 1:965. The color gamut differs from the sRGB reference triangle, temperature and gamma are close to the reference values. At the same time, the screen subjectively seems warm, but this is not scary, since you can adjust it to suit yourself in the settings. In general, the screen is not bad, it has high contrast and is easy to adjust - both for those who like “warm lamp color” and for those who like it “cooler”.

We reveal the secrets of packaging and packaging

When it comes to packaging, the Xiaomi brand relies on minimalism and conciseness. There is nothing superfluous or overly attention-grabbing about it. Only a dazzling white cardboard box with the company logo.

Inside it is a carefully and neatly packed smartphone. Also included in the package are a paperclip, documents, a charger, and a microUSB cable.

Contents of delivery

From year to year, Xiaomi does not change the package that comes with its smartphones. Occasionally, boxes contain a plastic case, and even then this only happens in the case of top models like Xiaomi Mi Note 2 or Mi Mix. Everything else is standard - a white box with a model number on top, which contains a smartphone and a small set of accessories. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X comes with: a USB cable, a 2 Amp power supply, a clip for removing the SIM tray and a small set of instructions for the phone. Naturally, in Chinese.

Strict design

The simple shapes of the product may seem too simple to some, but they contain an important advantage - due to straight lines and slightly rounded edges, holding the gadget in your hand is really comfortable. It does not tend to slip out, but, on the contrary, is securely held in the hands.

The fact that the back cover is made of brushed metal also contributed to the lack of “slipperiness”. This ensures that even if scratches suddenly appear on the device, they will be completely invisible - the matte surface hides any imperfections in the case.

As for the front panel, everything is simple - it is Gorilla Glass 3, rounded on the sides, which is not afraid of serious mechanical impact. So if you drop the device, the likelihood of damage to the screen will be minimal.

Are you probably tired of the same color schemes? Do you want something unusual and exclusive? Then it’s no wonder that Xiaomi has significantly expanded the number of color options. The designers have developed, in addition to the classic black and gray versions, 3 additional options: pink, blue (mint) and gold with a snow-white front panel. Let your smartphone reflect your worldview and character!

Among the advantages of the external appearance of the gadget, I would like to note that the camera is placed in such a way that it does not protrude a bit beyond the body. Thanks to this engineering solution, the smartphone lies flat and stable on the surface, and the lens does not get scratched. In addition to the camera, on the reverse side there is a two-color LED flash, and next to it is a fingerprint scanner.

A natural question arises: has the manufacturer really decided to completely abandon the use of plastic? You remember that the device still belongs to the budget series, so there are plastic elements. These are the inserts where the antennas are located. The use of plastic is caused not only by the desire to slightly reduce the final cost of the product, but also to ensure high-quality work with wireless networks. As practice shows, metal inserts can worsen signal reception.

The presence of two speakers at once (on the top and bottom ends) will allow you to forget about annoying interference during a conversation. The task of one speaker is to reproduce voices at excellent volume, and the second is to organize noise reduction.

Appearance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is externally almost a complete copy of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, which we already tested.

The sizes of these models are the same. The differences in appearance are only in the design of the back cover and the presence of a chamfer on the body: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 model had a completely metal cover and a chamfer on the sides, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X acquired plastic inserts in the upper and lower parts.

The colors of the body have changed. Redmi Note 4X comes in grey, black, pink, gold and blue colors. At the same time, the gray and black versions have a black front panel, and the remaining colors have a white one.

Otherwise, this is the same Redmi Note 4. Both devices feel similar in the hand, the only thing is that Redmi Note 4 is more grippy due to the presence of sharp bevels.

The microUSB port is located at the bottom, flanked by a multimedia speaker and the main microphone. The headphone jack is on the top edge, next to it is an infrared port and an additional microphone. The SIM card tray is located on the left side. It can accommodate either two nanoSIM + microSIM SIM cards, or one microSIM and a microSD memory card. Mechanical volume and power keys are located on the right side. If you hold the phone in your right hand, your thumb falls right between the volume and power keys, which is convenient. The fingerprint scanner is located under the flash. This is the same scanner that many models of the latest generation Redmi line are equipped with. It works great. In most cases, the phone recognizes the fingerprint the first time and does it quickly.

In terms of convenience, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is a regular smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen. Its dimensions are neither large nor small, as for this class of devices.

Rich and natural color reproduction of images on the screen

Remember that feeling when there is blinding sun outside, and you are painfully trying to see what is happening on the screen of your smartphone? Leave these memories in the past, because the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X screen is devoid of such a significant drawback. It is characterized by excellent brightness and contrast indicators that can withstand the test of bright sunlight.

During operation, you will certainly appreciate the oleophobic coating, which does not leave unsightly greasy hand stains and various contaminants. It literally repels dirt and grease, leaving your display always clean and attractive.

And the best part is that you don’t have to adjust the brightness, choose the warmth of the color tone and the optimal contrast if you don’t have such a desire at the moment. The device will perfectly cope with such tasks independently in offline mode. But if you still want to play around with manual settings, it’s easy to choose the appropriate options.

Cameras

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is equipped with a 13 MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF phase detection autofocus. Our copy has a Sony imx258 module installed.

The maximum video recording resolution is in the stable FullHD firmware, but 4K recording is available in developer firmware. As usual, the camera interface is replete with many settings and modes. In this device, the manual settings are slightly reduced, so that only changing ISO and white balance is available.

The quality of the photographs can be called good, the pictures come out quite good. The camera cannot be considered either a disadvantage or an advantage of the device.

5 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. Samsung S5K5E8 module.

Taking productivity seriously

The brand decided to equip the device with a solid processor, which was the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. What is it good for? First of all, the ability to simultaneously work with several applications at once, including resource-intensive ones.

Now there is no need to choose what to turn on on your smartphone - a 3D game or scroll through the news feed, send messages or watch videos. Surprisingly, the chipset copes well with multitasking (AnTuTu test score is 61439), and it does not overheat at all.

It seems impossible to believe, but we actually heavily loaded the device, and its filling practically did not heat up. You can safely open 8-10 bookmarks in your browser - and you are guaranteed a complete absence of “lags” and “freezes”!

Powerful battery

For a modern person, a smartphone is a faithful and reliable companion that will provide the necessary information at any time and help you have fun. But what if the small capacity of the built-in battery causes the gadget to frequently discharge? The answer is in our review - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X will allow you to be in touch all day long and not deprive yourself of your favorite pleasures.

The battery capacity is 4100 mAh, there are several energy saving modes that allow you to significantly reduce energy consumption if necessary. According to the manufacturer, the device can withstand about 18 hours of video viewing. We tested the claim, but our results were more modest, but still impressive.

So, if you plan to use the device moderately, then the charge will be enough for two days. Play games, surf the web, watch movies - and the next charge will be required only after 12 hours.

Take a photo for memory

For those who strive to capture what is happening around them on camera, we have two news. First, the main camera of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X boasts a resolution of 13 megapixels and the ability to shoot in FullHD format. The second is that the quality of photography will not be the highest. In low light conditions or under strong sunlight, grain, noise, etc. may appear. You can get rid of them using the HDR mode, which responds to commands quite quickly.

The front camera shows not so impressive capabilities - 5 megapixels, although they are enough to take quite normal photos. By the way, we almost forgot to tell you that you can press the shutter not only in the standard way, but also by pressing the fingerprint sensor.

Redmi 4X vs Redmi Note 4X. Review and comparison

Today we will look at two popular smartphones. Xiaomi Redmi 4X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X . Let's compare them with each other and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.

If we look at the front panel, these smartphones are very similar; the only difference here is the dimensions of the devices. Redmin Note 4X - more, because The display diagonal is 5.5 inches, versus 5 inches for Redmi 4X.

If you look at the smartphones from behind, there are differences. In Redmi Note 4X, the camera module and flash are located in the center, above the fingerprint scanner. In Redmi 4X, the camera with flash is moved to the upper left corner. The fingerprint sensor is also located in the center. The location of the scanner in both smartphones is convenient. The index finger finds it easily, no matter in which hand you hold the smartphone.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SMARTPHONES

In our recent article , we described in detail what you need to pay attention to when choosing a smartphone. Here it can be noted that in addition to small external differences, there are differences in the installed hardware. In addition to a larger screen size, the “older” model has Full HD resolution, while the “younger” model is content with HD resolution. The biggest difference is the installed processors. Redmi Note 4X is equipped with a 6-series processor - Snapdragon 625. It is more powerful than Qualcomm 435, has a higher frequency, is manufactured using a smaller technical process, and also works in conjunction with Adreno 506.

SYNTHETIC TESTS

Let's look at the results of these smartphones in synthetic tests. This will give you an idea of ​​the performance of the devices under the same loads.

Firmware used

ANTUTU BENCHMARK

GEEKBENCH

3DMARK

Sling Shot

Sling Shot Extreme

PC MARK Computer Vision

Storage

ANDRO BENCHMARK

BASEMARK OS PLATFORM BENCHMARK

RL BENCHMARK SQL

VELLAMO

CF-BENCH

CONCLUSION

As can be seen from the test results, Redmi Note 4X is a much more powerful device than Redmi 4X. Although, if you are not a mobile gamer, then you can ignore these results. With everyday use, the performance of both smartphones will be enough for you. When launching applications, operating the interface and other tasks performed in the background, no “glitches” or freezes are observed. Both smartphones are well-balanced in terms of the model being faster only in games; during normal use of the smartphone, you won’t notice the difference in speed. Here, when choosing, you should rather be guided by the dimensions of the device. After all, not everyone will be comfortable using a 5.5-inch smartphone. On a single battery charge, both devices operate for 2-3 days (depending on use cases), thanks to installed batteries with a capacity of 4100 mAh. The Redmi 4X model has greater “survivability”, because The display diagonal is smaller, as is its resolution. Although the difference is not so significant, due to the fact that the Redmi Note 4X model uses a more energy-efficient Snapdragon 625 processor, made using 14 nm technology.

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Solid set of wireless technologies and nice bonuses

The device perfectly picks up satellites, including GPS, Glonass, Beidu. After purchasing the device, there will be no problems with a wireless Internet connection. Both SIM cards support LTE, and Wi-Fi operates in two frequencies at once - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Don't think that since we are talking about a budget device, it won't surprise you. He can do this, so now we’ll talk about additional functions and useful features. Let's start with the ability to change the order of the touch buttons. This may seem like a small thing, but left-handed people will certainly appreciate it.

If the batteries in your remote control are low, then don’t rush to run to the store to get them - use your smartphone as a remote control, because there is an infrared transmitter hidden inside it and a very useful Mi remote program is installed.

Multi-touch support is provided, allowing for simultaneous processing of up to 10 touches. Believe me, the speed of reaction to touch leaves no one indifferent.

Pros and cons of the model

The following factors will speak in favor of making a purchase:

• Ergonomic aluminum housing;
• Excellent autonomy;
• Contrast display with good brightness margin;
• Efficient processor;
• Affordable price.

It has very few disadvantages: we are talking about the lack of LTE b20 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Also, some discomfort may be caused to users by the fact that there is no support for Quick Charge, and the quality of photos is at an average level.