Xiaomi Redmi 4

Powered by a Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 chipset built on the 28 nm process technology, the phone's performance is driven by an Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 505 GPU. This combination offers a balance between performance and power efficiency, with an Antutu benchmark score of 42175 reflecting its capabilities for the time of release. The operating system initially featured is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.2 Nougat, with Xiaomi's custom MIUI 10 user interface layered on top.

In terms of design, the Redmi 4 is rather compact and light, weighing just 150 grams, with dimensions of 139.2 x 70 x 8.7 mm. The smartphone's design includes a front glass and aluminum body, providing a premium feel. The device features a 5-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, delivering a pixel density of 294 PPI. The display is protected by an unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass.

For connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi 4 comes with Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP and LE support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot functions, and a microUSB 2.0 port. It also offers GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS for location tracking. The phone does not support NFC. Photographers will appreciate the 13 MP rear-facing camera with PDAF and an f/2.0 aperture alongside features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps. The front-facing 5 MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture is also capable of 1080p video and is great for selfies and video calls.

Other notable features include an FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic for clearer calls. The device also comes with a suite of sensors such as a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. The smartphone has an infrared port, adding to its versatility in remote controlling applications. It comes in classic Black and Gold colors, offering options to match personal style.

The Redmi 4 offers a considerable range of storage options with the availability of 64 GB with 4 GB RAM, 32 GB with 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB with 2 GB RAM. Storage expansion is possible via microSD card of up to 128 GB, though utilizing the memory card slot will occupy the SIM 2 slot due to its hybrid design.

As of its release, the phone was marketed at a price point of 110 EUR, providing a cost-effective solution for those seeking a reliable and feature-packed smartphone without breaking the bank. It is also known as the Xiaomi Redmi 4X in certain regions, including China, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

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