Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2014 11:29 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
+8GB (6GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+330 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core177% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMCAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+5.5"57% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP155% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh118% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Other model names	iPhone 4	Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 1GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2014017
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2010	3/1/2014
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592M (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-450 MP4 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.75µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	14 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered