Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
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- AnonD-637225
- rJs
- 23 Jan 2017
I've read almost all the comments here, there & everywhere since the morning of the launch day in India. Now here's my opinion.
Xiaomi made a huge mistake last year by launching the RN3 with SD 650 & pricing it at INR 12K for the 32 GB variant in a spec-obsessed & price sensitive market like India. This caused a chaos in the sub-10K price segment & a chain reaction of sorts. Since, due to this, a relatively unknown company like LeEco had to price their mid-range flagship, the Le 2, the same in order to mark their presence in India & grab people's attention (even if they were making a tiny loss on each handset sold, just like the Yu Yureka from 2 years ago), which they otherwise could've easily launched for around INR 15-18K. Now, because of the Le 2 being priced so low, they relatively had to price the Coolpad Cool 1 at a much more economical price of INR 14K, even though it being an okay upgrade over the Le 2 with it's dual camera set up, bigger battery, higher RAM & a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Now, solely due to this very reason, most people are comparing the RN4 with these 2 LeEco handsets & even the RN3, but not with the other similarly speced handsets which use the same chipset. For instance the Lenovo P2, which although has a much better Amoled display, an impressively higher capacity battery & a near-stock Android experience, but at the same time an equally disappointing camera & no IR blaster, & is priced at around INR 5-6K higher depending on the variant. Also the Moto Z Play, which has a Super Amoled display too, a fantastic camera, a fast charging & long lasting battery & of course a no nonsense, stock Android experience, but it's priced at more than double to the RN4 (when compared to the 3 GB, 32 GB variant). Even the Asus Zenfone 3, which has a gorgeous & slim design, gorilla glass protection on both sides, amazing camera features & USB Type-C connector (same as the Moto Z Play), but not so impressive battery life as compared to the others & again costs more than double to the RN4 (depending on the variant).
Instead, it would've been better if Xiaomi would've launched the RN3 with SD 617 (as done by many of the competitors like Coolpad Note 5, Moto G4 & G4 Plus, Nubia Z11 Mini to name a few, which're priced similar or even higher) & included a crappy 13 MP Samsung camera sensor in place of a similarly crappy 16 MP Samsung sensor (BTW, RN4 uses a supposedly better 13 MP Sony sensor, but the results say otherwise), a lower capacity 3000-3500 mAh battery (again, same as most of the competition) & possibly a 5.5" HD display with just a mediocre 720p resolution (remember the Coolpad Note 3S priced at INR 10K?).
Agreed, if this would've been the case, then RN3 wouldn't have broken so many records & proven to be the highest selling Xiaomi handset ever in India. But at least then the people would've considered the RN4 a legendary & phenomenal upgrade & fallen head over heels in love with it, making it an international sensation overnight. But unfortunately, that's not the fact as we Indians are obsessed about the numbers, spec-sheet & extra features (even if some of us don't even use most of them to their full potential anyway), rather than the real world & day-to-day experience.
Truth be told, Xiaomi spoiled us Indians with the RN3 & dug the grave for the RN4 with it's very own hands. To be fair, in a perfect scenario, as a next generation Redmi Note, the RN4 ideally should've at least had an upgraded chipset (possibly SD 652/653, as was being expected by most fans), apart from other minor upgrades. But as we know, life isn't always fair & perfect after all. So, my point is, those who like it, buy it, those who don't, stay away & stop trolling. Although, existing RN3 users, better avoid it.
Now, this is just my personal opinion. So haters, please keep your judgement & criticism to yourself. Thank you all!
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- ash
- PV{
- 23 Jan 2017
The Flash sale did not even last for 1 minute, all the handsets were sold within few seconds. I want to buy this phone, kindly get me out an easier option:)
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- Fari
- a4}
- 23 Jan 2017
lokeshraiz, 23 Jan 2017I want to buy this phone on the next sale on 30th January b... morei hv used both n they r great in durabilty shut ur eyes n buy it beleive me u ll love it
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- AnonD-373304
- U@$
- 23 Jan 2017
When black colour edition will available in India?
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- Mario G
- XMg
- 23 Jan 2017
AnonD-587010, 23 Jan 2017Why is that Redmi Note 4 has only 13mp camera while Redmi N... moreWell you have good question.
Don't judge the camera Mega Pixel in numbers. Ultimately camera quality is much more better than the RN3. For more info check out some of the YouTube videos camera comparision between RN3 and RN4. Pixel density is good in RN4.
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- Mario G
- XMg
- 23 Jan 2017
Anonymous, 23 Jan 2017Actually the black Variant doesn't look good. Nokia 6 looks... moreBlack color is one of good looking device so far compared to other 2 colors.
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- Mario G
- XMg
- 23 Jan 2017
James, 23 Jan 2017in gold colour varient it looks like gold from back and whi... moreWell it is awful color for boys. Most of them doesn't like. Hopefully girls love to buy such color.
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- Mario G
- XMg
- 23 Jan 2017
xman, 23 Jan 2017it will be available on later dateAs per the news from the month of Feb Sale Black color is available.
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- Anonymous
- 7t{
- 23 Jan 2017
aatif khan, 23 Jan 2017Lokesh, there is no phone made as per your requirement. Bet... moreGreat idea. You should have suggested this to Samsung for their Note 7 phones.
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- Anonymous
- 7t{
- 23 Jan 2017
lokeshraiz, 23 Jan 2017I want to buy this phone on the next sale on 30th January b... moreHi friend, if you are not tied to android give Lumia a try.
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- Anonymous
- 7t{
- 23 Jan 2017
aatif khan, 23 Jan 2017What do you want Xiaomi to offer for 13000/-?? If you wa... moreLenovo P2 offers AMOLED at 17k INR same processor
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- Lokeshraiz
- fCZ
- 23 Jan 2017
aatif khan, 23 Jan 2017Lokesh, there is no phone made as per your requirement. Bet... moreIam using S3 neo for the last 4 years its just that its Android os version is outdated and the battery backup is horrible, you just didn't get my question in the first place.
I meant will this phone last me without breaking down on its own due to prolonged usage, its not like iam gonna throw the phone from the top of the building every day to see if it's durable.
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- aatif khan
- 7kf
- 23 Jan 2017
lokeshraiz, 23 Jan 2017I want to buy this phone on the next sale on 30th January b... moreLokesh, there is no phone made as per your requirement. Better encase the phone you buy in thick stainless steel cover,it will last for 40 years.
Enjoy.
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- aatif khan
- 7kf
- 23 Jan 2017
harender, 23 Jan 2017I dont think so redmi note 4 is good. if he come with amole... moreWhat do you want Xiaomi to offer for 13000/-??
If you want AMOLED screen then you have Moto Z play , 25000/- same processor as RN4
Even recently announced VIVO V5+, dual front camera,27000/- same processor as RN4.
Xiaomi has AMOLED screen phone Mi5 and way BETTER SoC 820. price 20000/-
For the amount of 13000/- Redmi note 4 is offering great device.
Seriously we Indians should stop thinking about just money and look at quality.
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- Digger
- d%A
- 23 Jan 2017
No ac WIFI no buy
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- James
- YT1
- 23 Jan 2017
in gold colour varient it looks like gold from back and white from front why ???
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- James
- YT1
- 23 Jan 2017
AnonD-635218, 23 Jan 2017my dear all friends you investing lots of money on this pho... morewhat you want to say can you explain in easy language
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- harender
- gN{
- 23 Jan 2017
aatif khan, 23 Jan 2017You have a good point. You are genius to point out such hug... moreI dont think so redmi note 4 is good. if he come with amoled display than good
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- harender
- gN$
- 23 Jan 2017
aatif khan, 23 Jan 2017You have a good point. You are genius to point out such hug... moreI dont think so redmi note 4 is good. if he come with amoled display than good
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- AnonD-635218
- GQR
- 23 Jan 2017
my dear all friends you investing lots of money on this phone RN4 belive me it will best setisfaction phone in this price. other companey not provid you the best feature phone like these.