ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

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

6/14/2014 11:29 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 2:53 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) Compare ZTE Warp Sequent 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!

1 Advantage ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.59GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+267 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
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Model	Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile ZTE Warp Sequent N861	Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 1GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2014017
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	9/17/2012	3/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 127 millimeters (2.55 x 5 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655	32bit: MediaTek MT6592M (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-450 MP4 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.59GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	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) Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported Dolby mobile	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	14 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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 • HAC M4/T4 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered