Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X smartphone

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Our rating8/108/10
Battery4,100 mAh4,100 mAh
Wired charging10W10W
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Screen size5.5 in5.5 in
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)165 g165 g
ReleasedJan 2017Feb 2017
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is ahead on storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
Size5.5 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)
Protection—2.5D curved glass
Pixel Density—~401 ppi

Platform

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 11)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506Adreno 506

Memory

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Single13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDRDual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Single5 MP, f/2.05 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
TypeLi-Po 4100 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired (5V/2A)10W wired (standard charger in box), supports Quick Charge 3.0 (charger not included)

Body

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Dimensions151 x 76 x 8.45 mm151 x 76 x 8.5 mm
Weight165 g (Snapdragon variant)165g
BuildAluminum body, plastic endsGlass front, aluminum back (plastic top/bottom), plastic frame
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)—

Comms

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared portYesYes
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGmicroUSB 2.0, OTG

Launch

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
AnnouncedAugust 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon)February 2017
StatusReleased January 2017Available. Released 2017, February

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X — Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 versus Feb 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X rated higher?

We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 8/10.

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