Xiaomi Launches Redmi 4, Redmi 4A Budget Phones With 13-Megapixel Camera

HIGHLIGHTS

1. The Redmi 4 was launched alongside a Redmi 4 Prime variant
2. Redmi 4, Redmi 4 Prime will be available from Monday
3. Redmi 4A, the budget variant, will be available from November 11

Xiaomi as expected on Friday launched the Redmi 4 at an event in Beijing, China. Alongside, the company also launched the Redmi 4A smartphone. The company also launched the Redmi 4 Prime variant - aka the Redmi 4 Pro Edition. The Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Prime have been priced at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 6,900) and CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 8,900) respectively, and are currently up for pre-orders for their first sale on Monday. The Redmi 4A on the other hand has been priced at CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 4,900), and will go on sale from November 11.
Starting with the Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime - the smartphones (seen above) bear identical metal unibody designs, 2.5D curved glass displays, hybrid dual-SIM slots, and a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel, but have some major differences in specifications such as display resolution, memory, processor, and inbuilt storage. Both smartphones run MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and will be available in Gold, Grey, and Silver colour variants.

The Redmi 4 bears a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display, and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC clocked at 1.4GHz coupled with the Adreno 505 GPU and 2GB of RAM. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, 5-lens system, PDAF, and dual-LED flash. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB)/ Connectivity options on the Redmi 4 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, and GPS/ A-GPS. It is powered by a 4100mAh battery with fast charging support. Sensors on board the Redmi 4 include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, infrared, and proximity. Dimensions are 141.3x69.6x8.9mm, and it weighs in at 156 grams.

The Redmi 4 Prime on the other hand sports a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display, and is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU and 3GB of RAM. It bears 32GB of inbuilt storage, which is also expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). It also offers Bluetooth v4.2 connectivity, but apart from this, all other specifications match the Redmi 4.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A (seen above), as evinced by its price, is the most basic of the three handsets and foregoes a fingerprint sensor. It bears a hybrid dual-SIM card slot, and runs on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display, and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC coupled with the Adreno 308 GPU and 2GB of RAM. It will be available in Gold and Rose Gold colour variants.

In terms of optics, the Redmi 4A bears a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, a 5-lens system, and an f/2.2 aperture, while the front camera bears a 5-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, and Bluetooth v4.1. Sensors on board the Redmi 4A include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, infrared, and proximity. Dimensions are 139.5x70.4x8.5mm, and it weighs in at 131.5 grams. The smartphone is powered by a 3120mAh battery with fast charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi 4

KEY SPECS NEWS
Display 5.00-inch
Processor 1.4GHz octa-core
Front Camera 5-megapixel
Resolution 720x1280 pixels
RAM 2GB
OS Android 6.0
Storage 16GB
Rear Camera 13-megapixel
Battery Capacity 4100mAh

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

KEY SPECS NEWS
Display 5.00-inch
Processor 2GHz octa-core
Front Camera 5-megapixel
Resolution 1080x1920 pixels
RAM 3GB
OS Android 6.0
Storage 32GB
Rear Camera 13-megapixel
Battery Capacity 4100mAh

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New Lumia 850 renders leak online

Yesterday offered us a set of hands-on photos of the Microsoft Lumia 850 and today, samples from the same batch have resurfaced from yet another source adding quite a bit to the authenticity of the leak. Joining them we have a few fan-made renders that lets us get a better idea of the smartphone's looks.

This is the latest in a long line of news and various info on the handset, reaffirming that the mid-range Windows 10 phablet will be outed this year. Without diving too much into the shots themselves, we will just note that even though the Lumia 850 is expected to come with a plastic body, like many of its siblings, there clearly looks to be some extra detail on the frame, maybe perhaps some metal.

     Other obvious changes include a repositioned microUSB 2.0 connector – now on the top      and a 3.5mm jack on the bottom. As for specs, we currently believe that the Lumia 850          will be powered by a Snapdragon 617 chip – one of Qualcomm's new mid-range offers          that just happens to be Microsoft's last addition to the Continuum requirements sheet,          which naturally suggests support for the new phablet. The display is said to be a 5.7-inch      one with a FullHD resolution, but there is still no info on memory.

Huawei Honor 5X Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs LeEco Le 1s Vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note: Which one to buy?

With the recent introduction of the Honor 5X to the Indian market, the battle for the dominance in the mid-range price category is on. Major players in this category, like Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo and the fairly new company LeEco, have all introduced some spectacular devices, with extremely competitive specifications.

So, with all these recent releases being so close that is making it exhausting to opt for one, here is a comparison of the Honor 5X, Redmi Note 3, Vibe K4 Note and Le 1s, in terms of their displays, design, specs, camera, battery and extra features.

Display

The Huawei Honor 5X features a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 401ppi.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 sports a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 403ppi.

The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note packs a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 401ppi.

The LeEco Le 1S comes with a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 403ppi.

In this category, all devices have quite similar specs, with the Le1S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 gaining a slight upper hand. Do note that all the smartphones have an IPS LCD panel on the front.

Design

Furthermore, lets ave a closer look at the dimensions, thickness and weight of each device.

The Honor 5X measures 151.3 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm, is 8.2 mm in thickness and weighs 158 grams.

The Redmi Note 3 measures 150.00 x 76.00 x 8.65 mm, is 8.65 mm in thickness and weighs 164 grams.

The Vibe K4 Note measures 153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm is 9.2mm in thickness and weighs 158 grams.

As for the Le 1s, it measures 151.1 x 74.2 x 7.5 mm is 7.5mm in thickness and weighs 169 grams.

Based on the above, it is obvious that the Le 1s is the slimmest device but is also the heaviest. Moving on to the built quality, all devices except the K4 Note feature a full-metal body type design. So, if you are a fan of metal, the K4 will please you inadequately, since only the layer wrapped around the four edges is made by the particular material.

Specs

Here we will be discussing the processor, RAM and internal memory of each device.

Starting with the Honor 5X, it features a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 processor with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card to 128GB.

The Redmi Note 3 packs an octa-core Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10, with an octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor. Two RAM/internal memory options are available;  2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB. The internal memory is non-expandable.

Underneath the hood, the Vibe K4 Note is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6753 with an octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, coupled with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage that is expandable to 128GB via external microSD card.

The Le 1s boasts a 2.2GHz octa-core, MediaTek Helio X10 processor, and 3GB of RAM. The internal storage is 32GB and is non-expandable.

In this comparison, the Honor 5X, according to us, is the best deal, as we think that that Snapdragon processor is a better performer than the MediaTek. However, this is just a personal choice, as the MediaTek processor also offer good overall performance. Along with that, the expandable internal memory is also a plus on the Huawei device.

Both Redmi Note 3 and Le 1s feature MediaTek Helio X10 processors, with the later device having an advantage in the clocking frequency. However, the lack of an expandable storage is definitely a setback.

As for the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note, the processor is a bit outdated and the clocking frequency is lesser than all other devices. However, the expandable storage option is a good add-on.

Camera

The Honor 5X features a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash. As for the front-facing camera, it has a 5 MP, f/2.4 aperture sensor.

The Redmi Note 3 features a 13 MP rear camera with, f/2.2 aperture phase detection autofocus and dual-LED, dual tone flash. It supports a 5 MP front camera with, f/2.0 aperture.

The Vibe K4 Note features a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash. As for the front facing camera, it packs a 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

Lastly, the Le 1s supports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash, while the front-facing camera comes ith a 44 MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

In this category, the sensor size of all the devices is quite comparable, with the Le 1s having a smaller front facing sensor. However, the Vibe K4 Note puts forward a better balance into the two cameras with solid aperture values. Do note that lower f/x values are preferred for the camera aperture.

Battery

The Honor 5X has a 3,000 mAh battery that is supported by smart power 3.0 and is claimed to last for 10 hours by Huawei.

The Redmi Note 3 is supported by a 4,000 mAh battery.

The Vibe K4 Note is backed by a 3,300 mAh battery.

The Le 1s has a 3,000mAh and comes with a Type-C USB charger. LeEco claims that plugging the Le1s for just 5 minutes can ensure 3.5 hours of talk time.

Do note that all the devices have a non-removable battery. As for the capacity, the clear winner of this comparison is the Redmi Note 3, with a significantly juice runner.

Other features

All of the mentioned handsets feature a fingerprint sensor, embed on the back. Huawei is a brand that is known for making good and responsive sensors. However, the other devices are also quite accurate. The Le 1s has a mirror-surface fingerprint sensor, which the company claims can unlock the phone from any angle within 0.15s.

As for connectivity, all contestants are dual-sim capable and come with each standard option available.

The Lenovo K4 Note has a special feature. The display is powered by TheatreMax technology, which allows the device to turn into a virtual reality display when used with a VR headset. The speakers on the device are Dolby Atmos enabled, that is sure to deliver an immersive sound performance.

Pricing

When it comes to pricing, the Huawei Honor 5X is priced at 12,999 INR, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 will set you back 13,999 INR, the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is priced at 11,999 INR while LeEco’s Le 1s retails for 10,999 INR – unlocked variants.

The Verdict

The pricing of the LeEco Le 1s is definitely very competitive. However, the lack of expandable storage can definitely be a turn-off factor for some of you. Other than that, the device is definitely a good option.

The Honor 5X, on the other hand, is a perfect package with all the specs quite balanced out.

The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is quite unique, as the virtual reality ability along with Dolby Atmos does make it stand out in this comparison.

Last but not the least, the Redmi Note 3 is a good buying option, as it has quite decent specifications with a solid build quality. Xiaomi has been in India for quite some time now and has established itself as a name that is associated with good quality mid-range devices.

Huawei Honor 5X goes on sale in India; available on Flipkart, Amazon

New Delhi: The much anticipated smartphone from Huawei, the Honor 5X is officially available for purchase in India via online e-commerce sites Flipkart and Amazon.

 The no-nonsense smartphone with full metal body and fingerprint sensor is exclusively available at Flipkart and Amazon .

 Since the start of sales on Flipkart and Amazon, at 12 AM on February 1, Honor 5X smartphone has witnessed strong demand, like its predecessor, the Honor 4X, the company said in a press statement

 Honor 5X is available in 3 colors: gold, silver and grey at an affordable price.

 Honor 4X, the predecessor to Honor 5X, received an overwhelming response and Honor 4X units were sold out within a minute of the flash sale, and the model sold over 10 million units globally.

 Mr. P Sanjeev, Vice President Sales, Huawei India - Consumer Business Group, said in the press statement "Honor 5X is a no-nonsense smartphone that delivers all the essential requirements from a smartphone. It bundles in high quality metal construction, next-generation fingerprint technology and inspired-design for the most unique technology experience, all at an affordable price. The Honor 5X embodies the philosophy and mission to enable superior mobile Internet experiences for the Internet generation, and is a perfect choice for the creatively inclined. We are looking forward to a great response for the Honor 5X.

" Honor 5X is a dual-sim phone, powered by a Rim-free touch fingerprint sensor with a 0.5 sec unlock and is also the first honor metallic phone with nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and microSD card slots.
It features a 5.5-inch fully laminated GFF screen, 1080p full HD screen and together with expandable storage space up to 128 GB and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, 64B Bit Octa Core Processor.

 The phone is equipped with a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera and is backed by a powerful 3000mAh smart power 3.0 battery which lasts for approximately 10 hours. The phone comes with a premium aircraft grade metal that offers 5 layer heat sinks with copper shielding cover.

 It runs on Android 5.1 + HUAWEI EMUI 3.1 Lite which system offers a more intuitive, simple, clear and stylish design with a 150% more call clarity. The phone boasts of 2G RAM + 16GB ROM memory.

70,000 Le 1s smartphones sold out in 2 seconds in first flash sale on Flipkart

LeEco (formerly known as Letv) today announced that it sold 70,000 Le 1s smartphones in just 2 seconds in the first flash sale at 12 noon on Flipkart. The company said that this is a new record in India. Yesterday Flipkart announced that it received over 5,30,000 lakh registrations for the smartphone within 10 days after registration opened. Today LeEco said that the registration number had reached a record high of 605,000 before the sale

“The history LeEco just created is about three incredible records. The largest number of phones sold out in a single flash sale, the shortest ever time for sale of such a large number of phones, and the highest pre-sale registration number,” said the company.

LeEco launched the Le 1s smartphone in India last month at a price tag of Rs. 10,999. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with slim bezel, which is just 74.2mm wide, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 SoC and runs on Android Lollipop based on EUI 5.5. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) that can focus an object in just 0.09 seconds.