Smartphones have undoubtedly become an indispensable part of our everyday lives, a device that we simply cannot live without. Although some smartphones today can be quite costly, there are also affordable alternatives available that offer great value for your money. Moreover, as new models are constantly being released frequently, previous models have become great steals thanks to their reduced prices. Here are some of the best value for money smartphones to look out for if you are on a limited budget.
Xiaomi Starts Selling the Redmi Note 4 in Stores Across Asia
07 February 2018Previously, Xiaomi officials tweeted about a new device coming soon but they did not confirm if it is the Redmi Note 4. But last year in November, the Redmi Note 4 was launched in China, and now starts selling in other countries like Nepal. Recently, Xiaomi just unveiled the device in India on May 16 and it has already sold over a million Redmi Note 4 units. As for its specifications, the Redmi Note 4 comes with a decent 296 PPI pixel density in its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display. It is available in three storage variants: the 2 GB RAM/32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM /32 GB storage, and the 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 8 cores clocked at 1.4 GHz along with an Adreno 505 GPU. It also comes equipped with a stellar 4100 mAh battery. In the camera department, the Redmi Note 4 hosts a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front snapper as expected for a mid-range device. However, unlike many other mid-range models, it comes with a phase detection autofocus that allows shooting moving objects. Aside from these, the Redmi Note 4 hosts a micro SD slot and a dual SIM feature. In terms of the operating system, Xiaomi loaded the device with the Android Marshmallow version, unlike its high-end smartphones that host the latest Android version, the Nougat. The Redmi Note 4 sports a gyroscope, IR blaster, and a fingerprint sensor which many other phones in this range don’t have. It also comes with the basic sensors like ambient light, accelerometer, compass, and proximity. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is already out in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Hong Kong. It comes with a starting price of 673 RM (220 SGD, 7,750 PHP, and 1,215 HKD).
Release Date in Malaysia | |
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Model | Redmi 4 |
Date | Feb 2017 |
Processor | |
Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
Processor family | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
Processor model | 625 |
Processor architecture | ARM Cortex-A53 |
Processor cores | 8 |
Display | |
Display diagonal | 12.7 cm (5") |
Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Touchscreen | |
Orientation sensor | |
Screen shape | Flat |
Second display | |
Display type | IPS |
Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Touch technology | Multi-touch |
Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
Pixel density | 443 ppi |
Ports & interfaces | |
USB port | |
USB connector type | Micro-USB |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Weight & dimensions | |
Weight | 156 g |
Width | 69.6 mm |
Depth | 8.9 mm |
Height | 141.3 mm |
Networking | |
SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
3G | |
4G | |
Wi-Fi | |
2G standards | EDGE,GPRS,GSM |
3G standards | CDMA,HSDPA,TD-SCDMA |
4G standard | LTE |
Bluetooth | |
Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 LE |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP |
2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
2G bands (secondary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
4G bands supported | 1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz |
Tethering (modem-mode) | |
Wi-Fi Direct | |
Storage | |
RAM capacity | 3 GB |
Internal storage capacity | 32 GB |
Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Maximum memory card size | 256 GB |
USB mass storage | |
Navigation | |
Position location | |
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | |
GLONASS | |
Electronic compass | |
Wi-Fi positioning | |
Software | |
Operating system installed | Android |
Operating system version | 6.0.1 |
Camera | |
Rear camera type | Single camera |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 13 MP |
Auto focus | |
Built-in flash | |
Front camera type | Single camera |
Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
Zoom capability | |
Rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
Face detection | |
Video recording | |
Video recording modes | 1080p |
Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
Resolution at capture speed | 1920x1080@30fps |
Geotagging | |
Smile detection | |
Battery | |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh |
Design | |
Form factor | Bar |
Colour of product | Gold |
Fingerprint reader | |
Multimedia | |
FM radio | |
Subscription | |
Subscription type | No subscription |
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