Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime review: Fancy on a budget

25 November 2016
Redmis, Redmis everywhere. The Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime is the top-specced one of the forth generation, which so far consists of three phones (remember, the Redmi 4 and 4a were announced alongside the 4 Prime).

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  • jason
  • t7X
  • 24 Feb 2017

javicruz77, 14 Feb 2017I have a question about battery life. It's rated at 91h. T... moreIt's a software issue I guess. Miui stock video player is power hungry and maybe skewed the result. If GSMarena would redo the test using VLC or other video players, I think this phone can be top 5 in battery endurance. Look for other reviews, this phone is a battery champ.

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    • jack_243
    • uvm
    • 19 Feb 2017

    Does it has gorilla glass

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      • javicruz77
      • m9v
      • 14 Feb 2017

      I have a question about battery life.
      It's rated at 91h. The same of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016.
      If Samsung uses Snapdragon 615 (which is supposed to be less efficient than the new one 625) and has a battery 1200mAh less than the Xiami, can you explain why both have the same 91h endurance rating?
      Thanks.

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        • Anonymous
        • yZt
        • 14 Feb 2017

        very nice

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          • mrj
          • X{X
          • 13 Feb 2017

          Jise, 21 Jan 2017Bought one yesterday Looks elegant Fast One problem i... moreTo solve this problem go security option and then go permission option give message the permission.

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            • CoF
            • sF}
            • 31 Jan 2017

            Bought this phone two weeks ago.

            Tl;Dr
            - There is no other phone this powerful at this price range (assuming you get your hands on one for about US$150) save for the Redmi Note 4

            - the camera is not stellar, but it's useable under proper lighting conditions. But it's great at this price range.

            - Fingerprint scanner at this price range is a big wow.

            - super battery life.

            - 8.1.2 has a bug. Kernal related, according to some people on the MIUI forum. It will force the unit to shut down. Happened to me three times thus far. But not a major irritation and it will go away in future updates.

            - Availability is an issue, as always with Xiaomi products. I got mine through an unofficial importer.

            Great review btw.

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              • dziubelis
              • SbJ
              • 30 Jan 2017

              maahi, 23 Jan 2017Does this phone has 2.5D screen???Its not a real 2.5D screen, the front glass is rounded at the edges, but the screen is much smaller. So the effect is not there. Its very obvious on silver and gold models

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                • maahi
                • rKv
                • 23 Jan 2017

                Does this phone has 2.5D screen???

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                  • Jise
                  • v0q
                  • 21 Jan 2017

                  Bought one yesterday
                  Looks elegant
                  Fast
                  One problem is the message
                  Cannot open it says corrupt
                  I don't understand why this is happening
                  Supposed to be a great company
                  But I am so so so disappointed
                  Am sorry xiaomi I will never never buy a xiaomi product again

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                    • Dano
                    • 5Cj
                    • 19 Jan 2017

                    Excelent Review. Thank you!
                    Ordered mine yesterday :)

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                      • Muzammil
                      • gMy
                      • 17 Jan 2017

                      When this phone lunch in India

                        Anonymous, 02 Jan 2017why the battery endurance is lower than redmi 3s, redmi 3s ... more1080p is the reason why.

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                          • HjB
                          • 16 Jan 2017

                          Anonymous, 18 Dec 2016This phone is great! Long lasting battery and good performa... moreJust got 6 Hour 15 Minutes SOT. Battery left 35%. use for whatsapp, youtube, fb. idk is it okay or not.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • PWB
                            • 02 Jan 2017

                            why the battery endurance is lower than redmi 3s, redmi 3s battery endurance is perfect, i usually still have 25% left from 7 AM to 9 PM, redmi 3s battery is overpowered i really love it, but the design is svk

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                              • AnonD-626099
                              • PA7
                              • 30 Dec 2016

                              AnonD-314089, 23 Dec 2016Two negatives points to me: panel LCD and just 5 inches screen. Compare with any samsung or other brand in that price range

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                                • AnonD-314089
                                • P7t
                                • 23 Dec 2016

                                Two negatives points to me: panel LCD and just 5 inches screen.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • thv
                                  • 18 Dec 2016

                                  Savor, 27 Nov 2016For the people who want two-day battery life. Don't need to... morewe dont need any suite to transfer file to computer, dont lie... pls

                                  lgv20 sure is a flagship, how can u compare to this mid low end phone???

                                  with the price of lg v20 i can get 3 of xiaomi mi max, its a mid end phone, and i would never ever gonna had battery trouble

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 6c7
                                    • 18 Dec 2016

                                    This phone is great! Long lasting battery and good performance for budget phone... I love it!

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                                      • Rishu
                                      • GXp
                                      • 16 Dec 2016

                                      is this phone is available in india

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                                        • AnonD-620703
                                        • P4q
                                        • 14 Dec 2016

                                        Hi everyone, very beautiful these smartphone, would you tell me if in this device more frequencies of signals can be released in it? Is it done via software or hardware? Thank you...