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GSMArena team, 27 March 2017

Take Note!


Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (S625) review: Take Note!

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  • User reviews
  • Redmi Note 4

1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Retail package, 360-degree spin, hardware overview
  3. 3. Display, battery life, connectivity
  4. 4. Software overview
  5. 5. Performance
  6. 6. Telephony, loudspeaker, notable apps
  7. 7. Multimedia, audio quality
  8. 8. Camera
  9. 9. Conclusion
  10.  
  11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specification
  12. User opinions and reviews
  13. Review comments (170)

Xiaomi Android Dual SIM

Introduction

After getting to know Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4 with Helio X20, it's time to meet the Snapdragon 625 edition. It promises better battery efficiency and thermal control thanks to a more advanced manufacturing process. But these improvements may have cost the Note 4 some of its performance punch, and we will duly explore this possibility.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon review

The Helio-powered Redmi Note 4 we met earlier earned nothing but high praise from us. It offered high-quality design, blazing-fast performance, and great battery life. Xiaomi has been known to use different chips for different markets and the Note 4 is no exception. Today, we are getting to know the Snapdragon edition of the Redmi Note 4, which has been released in India not long ago.

The Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon 625 gets to keep the same all-metal exterior with the fancy 2.5D edges on the front glass. The 5.5" 1080p screen is here to stay, as is the 13MP main camera with phase-detect autofocus. The battery is one of the highlights of the Redmi series, and the Note 4 has its whopping 4,100 mAh capacity untouched.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Key Features

  • Body: Aluminum unibody design, 2.5D front glass
  • Screen: 5.5" IPS display of 1080p resolution; 401ppi
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 625 with octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 processor; Adreno 506 GPU
  • OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 (Global 8.2.7.0)
  • RAM: 2, 3 or 4 GB
  • Memory: 32 or 64 GB storage; microSD support, hybrid slot shared with 2nd SIM
  • Camera: 13 megapixel rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, dual-LED dual-tone flash; 1080p @ 30fps video, 720p @ 120fps
  • Selfies: 5 megapixel front camera, f/2.0 aperture; 1080p @ 30fps video
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, IR, microUSB, FM radio
  • Misc: Fingerprint sensor
  • Battery: 4,100mAh battery

Main shortcomings

  • Launches with Android Marshmallow, which is not the most recent version
  • Non-removable battery
  • Hybrid DualSIM/microSD slot limits options
  • No Quick charge 2.0/3.0 support, just 5V/2A charging

We've been here quite a few times with mid-range Xiaomi phones and none of these omissions come as a surprise. The sealed battery has been an essential part of the Mi and Redmi series since their third generation, while the hybrid SIM slot is a middle-of-the-road solution that still works for the majority of users.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon review

The lack of fast charging is what could be a deal breaker for some, as this large battery does take a while to recharge. But more on that later. For now, let's just focus on the familiar exterior, and see if anything has changed since last October's Helio X20-featuring Redmi Note 4.

Special thanks to HonorBuy for providing the review unit.

Next Page » 2. Retail package, 360-degree spin, hardware overview
1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Retail package, 360-degree spin, hardware overview
  3. 3. Display, battery life, connectivity
  4. 4. Software overview
  5. 5. Performance
  6. 6. Telephony, loudspeaker, notable apps
  7. 7. Multimedia, audio quality
  8. 8. Camera
  9. 9. Conclusion
  10.  
  11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specification
  12. User opinions and reviews
  13. Review comments (170)

Reviews Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (S625) review
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  • User reviews
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (S625) review: Take Note! - Reader comments

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  • Anonymous
  • JYC
  • 23 May 2025

No, it's better to buy a used Google Pixel 4, 4xl, but not from Verizon or T-Mobile, because if you need to, you won't be able to flash it because of the “manufacturer's lock” (OEM). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is already outdated. And even if...

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  • upH
  • 21 Apr 2025

Is it good for a student in 2025??

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  • volodia
  • SrV
  • 22 Feb 2025

Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625

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