Xiaomi Redmi Note First Look: A Premium Phablet On A Budget

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3.5/5

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PROS

• Display offers gorgeous colors
• Sharp 13MP camera
• Massive fitted battery
• Affordable price
• 4G LTE now on offer

CONS

• Excessive use of plastic
• Lackluster design

Xiaomi Redmi Note: Processor, Storage and Connectivity

Like any other mid-end phones, the Redmi Note sports an octa-core processor (MediaTek), paired with 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and microSD card support (up to 32GB).

In general, the fitted octa-core processor doesn't guarantee enhanced performance. Apps usually take seconds to open. However, in this case, an extra 1GB of RAM offers marginally better experience.

As we've mentioned earlier, Xiaomi is also offers the Redmi Note 4G LTE in India. The smartphone, however, uses slightly different specs. For instance, the LTE-enabled handset comes fitted with a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 2GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage and microSD card support (up to 64GB). Moreover, the handset supports a single SIM, while the original Redmi Note features the dual-SIM connectivity.