The Redmi Note, the mobile that sells for big shovels in Asia is finally here in our hands. Xiaomi signed, and subject to a certain fanaticism due to the success of the company, it is deemed to be an excellent smartphone, capable of great performances for a ridiculous price. Many “western” manage to get it in importation, and we must look to find a single person who is dissatisfied with his purchase. Let us see if we are as happy with him as are our readers.
Data sheet
The data sheet Xiaomi Redmi Note tells us that this is a mobile stuck between the input (due to price) and the mid-range (due to its specs). Something of a hybrid, it establishes still a chip MTK6592 , in octal-core, which displays generally satisfactory results on benchmarks. Also included is 2GB of RAM to help, and the screen 5.5 inches 720p should not be too greedy.
| Model | Xiaomi Redmi Note |
| Version | Android 4.2.2 |
| Screen | 5.5 inch |
| Technology | IPS LCD |
| Definition | HD (720 x 1280 pixels) |
| Resolution | |
| SoC | Mediatek MT6592 |
| Architecture | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Number of Cores | 8 |
| Cadence | 1.7 GHz |
| graphics chip (GPU) | Mali-450MP4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Internal Memory (ROM) | 8GB (approximately 6 available) |
| Support micro SD-HC | Yes, up to 32 GB |
| Cameras | back: 13 megapixel with LED flash
face: 5 megapixels |
| Video Quality | Rear: FHD 1080p 30fps
before: HD 720p 30 fps |
| SIM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.0 |
| Networks | HSDPA 900/2100 |
| Speed Internet | HSPA + |
| GPS – GLONASS | Yes – Yes |
| NFC (Near Field Communication) | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Brightness, Gyroscope, Orientation, Compass |
| Ports | x1 micro-USB
|
| Output Jack | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| Battery | Li-Po 3200 mAh |
| Dimensions | 154 x 78.7 x 9.45 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| Index SAR (W / kg) | NC |
| Price (manufacturer) | 150 euros |
Aesthetics and grip
Well, the Redmi Note n ‘ is not a monster elegance. It is high, wide, and thick. On top of that, it is quite heavy ( 200 grams ), and the white color that was provided we do not highlight. Yes, everyone knows that black thins considerably. The screen edges are large enough, as the lower and upper edges. However, this is decent, it’s not enough to repel us. Overall, the smartphone is well finished, and bulky to sleek back or the front, apart from the letters Mi inscriptions to signify membership of said moving.
Question grip The most valid point is to say that “it’s 5.5 inches” . Quite imposing, Redmi Note is not made for all hands, and especially not for all pockets of pants . However, it is well in hand and does not slip despite the glossy plastic that might suggest otherwise. The Back Home and Context Menu (no multitasking, accessible about him since a long press on the Home button, damage) are reagents and always on.
Screen
First, to assess the Redmi Note, it must appreciate the big screen. Recall that it is 5.5 inches, and your little fingers will struggle to use the entire screen with one hand. Then the outset that slab is glued to the screen can be seen, which removes the effect of depth detestable found on some products. A close slab also helps to avoid too many reflections. From that side, it’s all good for Redmi Note that operates perfectly and the IPS LCD screen. Responsiveness is the rendezvous, skiing is perfect, and the screen is easy to clean (this is not always the case, is not it, dear Sony Xperia T3?).
Regarding the colors, as usual, we are dealing with a struggle of good and evil, between a white man who pulls gray, and white that pulls yellow . The verdict is that it is to him that the white Redmi Note draws. Well, it is not fatal, but let us quibble a bit. Black is perfectly adequate, do not distinguish light leaks, and the contrast is nice. The colors are true and no particular problems are observed. Note the Redmi do not need a lot of light to be comfortable to use. This is expected to save some extra battery
Software Rating Redmi. Very good MIUI
We will not dwell on the software part in this test, for the simple reason that we have dissected with Gael in a dedicated section. We just have to specify the Redmi Note here this is installed on Android 4.2.2 (yes, I see your eyes widen) and MIUI v5
sample 1.
“Better, I think Xiaomi has managed to combine ease of use (no application menu, launcher very instinctive) with tons of small features to customize deep his phone. The options are all great clarity, the menus are simple and their list is not five kilometers in length (
Galaxy S5 , it’s you I’m aiming) and Xiaomi even thought to features for advanced users “
Clip 2.
” The Security Center, specifically the management of permissions, or the creation of FTP, have been designed to make the user full power – almost – on his terminal. A real way to take ownership, which obviously explains the success of the MIUI Android community … The experience is obviously excellent, by the ultra-personalization and convenience, but it is obvious that its design – that one finds in part for many Chinese manufacturers – leave some more marble clinging to pure Google users “
- Read: We tested and MIUI. Here are 11 points to differentiate it from the competition
Performance. chip with a heart
tested by our editorial model is the first iteration of Redmi Rating – which will be released soon in a 4G version with a 400 Snapdragon 1.6GHz – and it is equipped signed by a MediaTek chip. This chip is MTK6592, composed of eight cores clocked at 1.7 GHz and . But it is far from being an unknown to us since it had seen on our test Infinix Alpha 8 Enthusiasm had not particularly been waiting for you, despite the solid performances, but the fault lay primarily a mobile mediocre.
Here our Xiaomi Redmi Note has earned a fine reputation, and it is expected that the optimization leaves the Alpha 8 on the floor . In addition, the comparison will be simple and reliable enough as the two spacecraft towards a similar screen of 5.5 inch HD display. But in reality, the tests fail to prove the superiority of Redmi Note, far from it.
| Benchmark / Model | Xiaomi Redmi Note | Infinix Alpha 8 | Sony Xperia T3 |
| AnTuTu | 25463 Points | 26450 Points | 20038 Points |
| Quadrant | 17933 Points | 16455 Points | 10043 Points |
| Vellamo (Metal) | 890 points | 873 points | 800 points |
| Vellamo (Multicore) | 1137 points | 1471 points | 1252 points |
GFX Bench
T-Rex | 545
( 9.7 fps ) | 475
(8.5 fps) | 332
(5.9 fps) |
3D Mark
(Ice Storm Unlimied) | 6022 Points | 4522 Points | 4807 Points |
| Epic Citadel | 58.6 fps | 53.9 fps | 35.1 fps |
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Because it was important to make comparisons – and because you certainly expect this test forward – we have launched a large battery of tests. We also decided to make some comparisons with the Snapdragon 400 which equips the Xperia T3 as it is clocked better than usual (1.4 GHz) and should approach the performance of a Redmi Note, with a big screen (5 inches) and a similar display.
What you see first is that Xperia T3 is quickly dropped in almost all areas . The eight processor cores MediaTek calculate faster than the Snapdragon. As for the graphics tests (including GFXBench), they are clearly of benefit to Chinese chip. In contrast, it is difficult to separate the Redmi Rating and Infinix Alpha 8 . Despite repeated testing, it always ends in front of the terminal Xiaomi on AnTuTu, while Redmi Note takes the lead on most of the tests. 3D optimization is excellent on Redmi Note, but for other uses, it remains average.
Real Racing
In the game, it’s hard to fault anything Redmi Note. It did not matter to the graphics of the year, but the experience is fluid and smooth.
Communications
Call
A bias could have reached us by running the test: that of a complicated network grip. Rest assured, this is not the case at all, at least if you are on the frequency bands 900 and 2100 MHz. In addition, calls are clear and are not subject to any problems. The 3G network is stable and the data transfer is perfect. No complaints.
GPS
It was a little afraid that the GPS Redmi rating is not up to the level of our expectations since we had an unfortunate experience when testing Alpha 8, yet equipped with the same processor. Here, the satellites are fixed very quickly, and even on some mobile midrange with a Snapdragon SoC.
GPS Data
Photography
At first glance, with a 13 megapixel sensor, it s ‘expects honorable photographs. This is obviously the case, at least if there is no clean skies in your photos is not a knock-out test. The photographs below were carried out in clear weather with a few clouds. Unfortunately, the light they emit came burn all the clichés. The impression was not at all the same when was viewing the pictures on the camera.
HDR
Without HDR
A very poorly managed
light
Redmi Note
While this is not just for Redmi Note, we had fun doing a photo compare with the LG G3. And both say that the difference is clear between two mobile which nevertheless display the same number of pixels, demonstrated once again that it is not everything.
Although the photographs of Redmi rating is correct (we especially shows you his faults in this test), we regret that the software part does not follow. The trigger is long and immensely long for the HDR mode.
Autonomy
The first good news for autonomy for Redmi Note is that if we do not use it, he does not lose. You may find this absurd, certainly, but the sleep mode consumes almost nothing, which is really a good place to save battery life to the fullest. Actual usage also shows that the device keeps a good level of load despite common purposes (games, videos, navigation …). In short, not really anything to complain about.
We do still an endurance test on a YouTube video of an hour, with the brightness at maximum, and with only WiFi enabled.
Battery
It’s not as glorious as what we expected. Started at 84% charge remaining, the mobile displays 67% after the test, or a loss of 17%. We have seen much worse, especially on Chinese models, and the result satisfies us anyway.
Our Verdict
design
This is not a piece of jewelry phone. Note the Redmi is too “coarse” for us to give it a good grade in design, and I think many of us give our position that this is not his forte. It is on top of that heavy and imposing.
screen
The screen Redmi Note is very well made, and the we appreciate this slab bonded to the glass. The brightness is good, colors are true, and the quality of finish is remarkable.
software
It is difficult to judge the software of this mobile. We are dealing with the translated version of the ROM version, but the MIUI experience is there. It’s fluid, practical, and functional. In short, we find the elements that make us appreciate the interface of Xiaomi. Hope to see version 6 arrive on European iteration of the mobile.
Performance
Both the octal-core chip present on the Alpha 8 left us marble because despite good scores, she did not sweat serenity in actual use, so here is a treat. Evidence that the processor and manufacturer optimization go hand in hand. Scores graphics reflect the difference in strength between the two mobiles.
self
specs almost similar, one loses almost 30% of battery when the other is capped at 17%. Again, the rating Redmi done good work on this criterion, and the bigger battery in this mobile is for something.
camera
It does not catch frankly to the camera this Redmi Note that burns us our beautiful Parisian skies (…). But we say that rate or proposed terminal was already before us a very nice sensor that will tame. It is not the easiest to use, with a long trip, but will troubleshoot ample.
Xiaomi is really an amazing builder. We do not know by what miracle the impression given off their mobile at first is good, and she knows to be confirmed later. Whether it is or Mi3 Redmi Note, it was found good products at really low rates. Redmi Note does not fly its success in Asia as it is a mobile well finished, with a much more powerful interfaces that many manufacturers MIUI software. The terminal does not suffer any big visible defect, and those who are not afraid to have a mobile imposing will be interested. It is certainly easy to compromise when there are only 150 euros to spend.
With this entry-level price, the Redmi Note is really a reference. The 4G version is expected to once again everyone agrees.
- Price tantalizing
- Screen quality
- MIUI
- Camera disappointing
- Format bulky
Thank Xiaomishop.com for the loan of this Redmi Note!
