Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 296 | 441 |
| Screen-to-body | 69.1 | 70.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 8 | MIUI 8 |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4100 | 4100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Height (mm) | 141.3 | 141.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 156 | 156 |
| Width (mm) | 69.6 | 69.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, November. Released 2016, November | 2016, November. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) | Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China) and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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