Honor 4X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor 4X and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $5,347 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,060 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 160 g |
| Released | Oct 2014 | Aug 2015 |
Summary: Honor 4X is ahead on storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Honor 4X is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Undisclosed (no official screen protection quoted) |
Platform
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3 | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 620 (28 nm) or Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Kirin 620) or Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Snapdragon 410) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 (Kirin 620) or Adreno 306 (Snapdragon 410) | PowerVR G6200 |
Memory
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (up to 128GB on Android 6.0) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 8GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Type | — | LPDDR3 RAM |
Main Camera
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, AF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide) |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Po 3060 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 72 hours of use advertised | — |
| Charging | — | Fast charging (advertised) |
Body
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.9 x 77.2 x 8.7 mm (6.02 x 3.04 x 0.34 in) | 152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE (Bluetooth 4.1 mentioned in Wikipedia) | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Honor 4X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2014 | 2015, August |
| Status | Released | Released 2015, August 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor 4X or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 — 3,000 mAh for the Honor 4X versus 3,060 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Which is lighter, Honor 4X or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 — 165 g for the Honor 4X versus 160 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Which is newer, Honor 4X or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 — Oct 2014 for the Honor 4X versus Aug 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Is the Honor 4X or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 rated higher?
We rate the Honor 4X 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 8/10.
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