Xiaomi Redmi Note 

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launchDec, 2014

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Design

  • Good build quality
  • Bulky
  • Glossy plastic back is a fingerprint magnet

Display

  • Good, vibrant display

Software

  • Easy-to-understand MIUI interface over Android

Performance

  • Very good speed/performance

Camera

  • Good camera

Audio

  • Good call quality
  • Decent loudspeaker

Battery

  • Good battery life

More

  • The phone has rounded corners, which sit well in the palm
  • Useful lite mode for people who might not be too tech-savvy
  • Dual-SIM capability

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Xiaomi Redmi Note Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.2No updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5.5 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 267 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • IPS
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Ambient Light
  • Gyroscope
Processor/RAM
Processor1.7 GHz, Octa Core, Mediatek MT6592Ranked #115 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUMali-450 MP4
RAM2 GB
Memory
Internal Memory8 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 32 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity3100 mAh
Battery Standby775 hrs
Other Battery Parameters
  • Internet use (on 3G network): 14 hrs
  • Internet use (on 2G network): 38 hrs
  • Music Playback Time: 60 hrs
Dimensions
Weight199 gmHeavy
Thickness9.45 mmThick
Width78.7 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera13.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • Zero Shutter Lag
  • Face Recognition
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Real-time Filters
  • AF/2.2 aperture
  • ISO Mode
  • White Balance
  • Focus Area
  • Scene Mode
  • 28mm wide angle lens
Secondary Camera5.0MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
USB On-The-GoYes
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes
CompassYes
More
App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes

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