Xiaomi Mi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Redmi 4 Prime: 5 g lighter

    Mi Note:
    161 g
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    156 g
  • Width

    Redmi 4 Prime: 8 mm narrower

    Mi Note:
    77.6 mm
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    69.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 4 Prime: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Note:
    5.7 in
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Mi Note:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi Note: 1.9 mm thinner

    Mi Note:
    7 mm
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    8.9 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 4 Prime: 13.8 mm shorter

    Mi Note:
    155.1 mm
    Redmi 4 Prime:
    141.3 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Mi Note

    Height:
    155.1 mm +13.8 mm versus Redmi 4 Prime
    Width:
    77.6 mm +8 mm versus Redmi 4 Prime
    Depth:
    7 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 4 Prime

    Height:
    141.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.9 mm +1.9 mm versus Mi Note

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Note

    161 g

    +5 g versus Redmi 4 Prime

  2. 2. Redmi 4 Prime

    156 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Mi Note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 4 Prime

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Mi Note has approximately 30% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 4 Prime.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
16 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded
32 GB Not recorded 3 GB RAM
64 GB 3 GB RAM Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Mi Note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Redmi 4 Prime

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Note

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 4 Prime

    4100 mAh

    +1100 mAh versus Mi Note

Specifications

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1. Mi Note2. Redmi 4 Prime

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 155.1 Х 77.6 Х 7 mm
  • 141.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.9 mm
Weight
  • 161 g
  • 156 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.7" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 8
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 89.6 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 74.4%
  • 70.1%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 386 PPI
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • OIS
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 4 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 4 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 2µm
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • Adreno 506
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 928
  • 868
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2128
  • 3595
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 2038
  • 3118
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 171
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 903
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Release date
  • 2015
  • January
  • 2016
  • November
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 190 EUR
  • 160 EUR
Body build
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 3)
  • aluminum frame
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Note, Redmi 4 Prime.
SpecificationMi NoteRedmi 4 Prime
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging