Xiaomi Redmi 4 is finally launched in India, this may be yet another great option for those looking to buy a smartphone under Rs. 10,000. As per Xiaomi tradition, the new smartphone Redmi 4 offers a big battery, new processor (for the price tag), and enough variants to fit different price brackets. But Xiaomi Redmi 4 is not the only budget smartphone worth considering at this price point. Ahead of its availability on May 23, we pit the smartphone against its competition – Moto G5, Lenovo K6 Power, Samsung Galaxy J7, Samsung Galaxy On8 and Xiaomi Redmi 4A – to see how it fares. Here’s how the comparison:
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Specifications
Xiaomi Redmi 4 is like a mini version of the Redmi Note 4. This smartphone sports a metal unibody design similar to the Redmi Note 4 series, except this one has a 5-inch HD display compared to the former’s 5.5-inch full HD one.
The dual-SIM (Micro+Nano) Xiaomi Redmi 4 runs MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Redmi 4 sports an full-metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel. Redmi 4 comes with 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display, and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC coupled with 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB of RAM.
The Redmi 4 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash, and On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture. As we mentioned, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB inbuilt storage options, expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB).
Connectivity options on the Redmi 4 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, Bluetooth v4.1, and 3.5mm audio jack. It also sports an infrared sensor. It measures 139.2×69.6.x8.6mm, and weighs 150 grams. Xiaomi has made this the USP of the Redmi series. Redmi 4 has a 4100mAh battery, which will easily last a day. However, there is no fast-charging and the phone takes a good three hours plus to get to 100 per cent.
Redmi 4 smartphone have others features also. These include App Lock (password and fingerprint locks for apps), Second Space (allowing multi-account profiles), and Dual Apps (allowing users to utilise two different WhatsApp accounts simultaneously). Special beta preview of Android Nougat-based MIUI will be available to users out-of-the-box. The infrared sensor on board allows the smartphone to be used as a universal remote control.
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Moto G5 Specifications
Motorola Moto G5 smartphone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels at a PPI of 441 pixels per inch. Motorola Moto G5 price in India starts from Rs. 10,999.
The Motorola Moto G5 is powered by 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Motorola Moto G5 packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Motorola Moto G5 runs Android 7.0 and is powered by a 2800mAh removable battery. It measures 144.30 x 73.00 x 9.50 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 145.00 grams.
The Motorola Moto G5 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
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Lenovo K6 Power Specifications
The Lenovo K6 Power sports a 5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC and Adreno 505 GPU and it comes with 3GB RAM. The K6 Power bears a 13-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX258 sensor, PDAF and LED flash, apart from an 8-megapixel front camera with a Sony IMX219 sensor and a wide-angle lens. Lenovo K6 Power price in India starts from Rs. 9,999.
The Lenovo K6 Power’s 32GB built-in storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, Micro-USB, and GPS/ A-GPS. It measures 141.9×70.3×9.3mm and weighs in at 145 grams. The smartphone bears an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and digital compass.
Lenovo K6 Power sports a large 4000mAh battery that’s rated to deliver up to 96.5 hours of music playback, 13.6 hours of video playback, 48 hours of voice calls, 12.6 hours of Web surfing, and 649 hours of standby time. Besides the Ultimate Powersaver mode, the smartphone sports a reverse charge option, allowing it to be used as a power bank. It also features Dolby Atmos audio enhancements for earphones and stereo speakers, TheaterMax media-consumption service, and a fingerprint sensor that’s located on the rear panel.
The dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) Lenovo K6 Power runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the company’s own Vibe Pure UI skin on top.
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A Specifications
Xiaomi Redmi 4A comes with a 5.00-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 720X1280 pixels at a PPI of 296 pixels per inch. Xiaomi Redmi 4A price in India starts from Rs. 5,999.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is powered by 1.4GHz Cortex A53 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear with 5-elements lens, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, high dynamic range (HDR), panaroma, 1080p full HD video recording and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow based Miui 8 operating system and is powered by a 3120mAh non removable battery providing talk-time of 39.3 hours and standby time of 168 hours. It measures 139.50 x 70.40 x 8.50 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 131.50 grams.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Specifications
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) smartphone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) price in India starts from Rs. 12,900.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is powered by 1.6GHz S5E7870 (Exynos 7870) octa-core it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear with CMOS, f/1.9, Auto Focus, Beauty Face, Continuous Shot, Interval Shot, Panorama, Sports Mode, Sound and Shot Mode, Zoom Support and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) runs Android 6.0.1 and is powered by a 3300mAh removable battery. It measures 151.70 x 76.00 x 7.80 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 170.00 grams.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor. Other features includes S bike mode and a pre-recorded message informs the caller that you’re riding. If it’s really important, the Motion Lock feature ensures that you’re parked safely before taking a call.
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Samsung Galaxy On8 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy On8 comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels. Samsung Galaxy On8 price in India starts from Rs. 12,490.
The Samsung Galaxy On8 is powered by 1.6GHz S5E7580 Exynos 7580 octa core processor it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy On8 packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Samsung Galaxy On8 runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3300mAh non removable battery. It measures 151.70 x 76.00 x 7.80 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 169.00 grams.
The Samsung Galaxy On8 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
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