Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
#2949
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
#2959Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) features a glass front and aluminum back with a weight of 150g, while the Redmi 4 Prime has a similar design but is slightly heavier at 156g.
- Both models have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the Redmi 4 Prime offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the 720 x 1280 pixels of the 4X, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 4 Prime is powered by the more efficient Snapdragon 625 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz, while the 4X uses the Snapdragon 435 at 1.4 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 4 Prime has a slightly wider aperture of f/2.2.
- Both devices are equipped with a 4100 mAh battery, but the Redmi 4 Prime supports 10W charging, whereas the 4X does not.
- Software-wise, the Redmi 4 (4X) runs MIUI 11 based on Android 7.1.2, while the Redmi 4 Prime operates on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi 4X for China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.2 x 70 x 8.7 mm (5.48 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame, plastic ends
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes