Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2019 9:34 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)

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!

1 Advantage Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)106% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)9% Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.3"15% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP10% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
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Model	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note	Xiaomi Note 7 M1901F7H, M1901F7I, Xiaomi Lavender
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	8/7/2014	3/13/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	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 • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework	• Colors: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (4G)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.962W/kg (head), 0.838W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered