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Xiaomi Mi 4
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 75.2 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 4.4.3 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2014-07-22 | 2016-11-01 |
| 5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and Silver |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 329.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Qualcomm Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi 4, getting a score of 76 against 75.2. Even though the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is somewhat heavier than the Xiaomi Mi 4, it's thinner and way newer. Both devices in this review use Android OS, but the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has 6.0 Marshmallow version while Xiaomi Mi 4 has Android 4.4.3 version, providing some additional features and performance optimizations.
The Xiaomi Mi 4 has a much better looking display than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1920 x 1080px resolution, the Xiaomi Mi 4 also counts with a quite greater screen density. Xiaomi Mi 4 has a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, and they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi 4 also counts with an extra graphics co-processor.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 4, because it has 128 GB internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features better battery life than Xiaomi Mi 4, because it has a 32 percent larger battery size. The Xiaomi Mi 4 counts with a much better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a back camera with a lot lower resolution, a smaller sensor giving a lower image quality and a lower (4K) video resolution, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture to take better low light photography and videos.
Although Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Mi 4, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Mi 4. If you want to save some money, you can get Xiaomi Mi 4, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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