Review of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro

Virtually all modern consumers know that adding to the name of any product PRO end means offering the best performance or any interesting options. One of the most favorite brands in Russia was no exception. Xiaomi in just a few years of presence on the market has gained popularity due to the excellent price-performance ratio of the proposed smartphones and other products. The company introduced a new model of the budget segment, ready to win hearts. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is an excellent, powerful and stylish device that can satisfy quite demanding consumers.

Specifications

The main feature of Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is a great performance boost compared to the models of the same series. Specifications smartphone are as follows.

The main changes that have affected the Pro version are the processor platform, the display, as well as minor design details. Let us dwell on all the features of the device.

Design and ergonomics

Stylish, neat, with the usual arrangement of controls - so you can most briefly describe the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro. The smartphone is extremely similar in appearance to its counterparts in the series. However, there are Differences from Redmy 4 and Redmy 4 Notes.

1. The position of the flash LED has changed.
2. The camera is located above.
3. The distance between the eye of the main camera optics and the fingerprint scanner has decreased.
4. The manufacturer's logo also dropped slightly lower, moving almost to the bottom quarter of the back cover.
5. IR port slightly shifted

Such, at first glance, minor changes allowed Redmi 4 Pro to look more aristocratic and more strict than their co-sources. Even more, this sensation is enhanced by neat, stylish face slices and the carefully treated surface of the metal case. The device is uniquely identified visually, it is difficult to confuse it with another model.

Location governing bodies customary and expected. On the edges, in the upper part of the right, there is a power button and a sound control rocker, on the left - the lid of the combined SIM compartment tray.

The upper part became the location of the minijack 3.5 for connecting wired headphones, an IR port and a microphone hole of the active noise reduction system. At the bottom there are two grilles behind which the speakers and a microphone are located. Here is the center of the interface to connect the charging adapter, the most common format USB Type B.

Important! The dimensions of the device make it easy to use it with one hand.Fingers do not slip on the metal case, and the size of a smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5 inches will not cause difficulties even for fragile girls with a small brush.

However, there are some shortcomings in the style solution of the model. As evidenced by consumer reviews, it concerns the scope of the display. In the off state, it looks quite expected, neat and stylish. But when you turn on the phone - black bars along the contour of the display make the frame unnatural and spoil the beauty of the appearance of the smartphone. Especially strongly the inappropriateness of the double contour looks on devices in gold and silver versions.

Screen

The screen of FullHD format for the better distinguishes the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro smartphone from the devices of the same series. For comparison, in Redmy 4, the screen standard is just HD. With a better screen, the Model 4 Pro shows very good benefits.

1. Playable FullHD video do not have to recode - the phone shows great performance and battery life.
2. 441 dpi allows you to display any fonts, the smallest details of the image are recognizable on the screen.

However, this is not all that the manufacturer has prepared for the buyer. If we talk about the screen, the characteristics of Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro include:

• 2.5D stylish rounded corners;
• special oleophobic coating for the complete absence of fingerprints;
• protective glass, which, in addition to performing the main function reduces glare;
• sensitive and responsive ambient light sensor, with which the smartphone is convenient to use, even in bright sunlight.

The contrast level of the Redmi 4 Pro screen is 1: 580, and the backlight is adjustable from 1 to 388 cd per square meter. Separately, it is worth noting the coverage of the color space - it is quite good in the display matrix.

Important! You can adjust the display settings. For example, warm or cold color, own temperature settings.

However, you should not expect from a smartphone, the price of which relates it to the budget segment, records in the field of imaging. The matrix has a slightly shifted range, colors are darkened. But even demanding users note that after a short time, the eye stops noticing flaws.

Hardware platform and communication

The heart of the Redmi 4 Pro hardware platform is the Snapdragon 625 processor, made on a 14nm process technology. Due to this, its 8 cores with a peak frequency of up to 2 GHz emit a moderate amount of heat. The case of the smartphone is little heated, even with a long-term maximum processor load. Such features, rather, are inherent in phones of a higher price segment.

If you do a general overview of the capabilities of the device - Redmi 4 Pro noticeably faster than your fellow Redmi 4. Most modern games run smoothly at medium settings, and simple applications do not experience any performance problems.

Redmi 4 Pro offers use 2 SIM in standby. Card tray - combined. You can install a memory card, but at the same time have to sacrifice one of the mobile operators.

Important! Excellent user reviews on the 4G module: the built-in modem shows excellent performance, the Internet speed in most cases reaches the technical maximum declared by the provider.

Autonomy

The 4100 mAh battery allows the Redmi 4 Pro to show excellent autonomy. With rare calls and disabled wireless networks - the device can confidently last 3 days. In other modes of use:

• calls, messengers, WiFi enabled - a little over 2 days;
• music, calls, messengers, games, a couple of hours of video - 16-18 hours;
• intensive CPU load - 6-12 hours.

A review of individual modes, for example, only video or only games, is simply not conducted by users. The reason for this is simple: Redmi 4 Pro is really good in terms of autonomy and does not force you to calculate minutes.

You can charge the device with any adapter, the complete one fully restores the battery capacity in about 8 hours. A similar result is achieved when the Redmi 4 Pro is connected to the USB port of a computer or laptop. If, however, use high-quality memory with a current of 2 A, you can complete the process in 150-179 minutes. Smartphone supports Quick Charge 2.0 fast charge mode.

Cameras

In terms of cameras, Xiaomi is all expected. This manufacturer cannot show good quality images on a single sensor. The main camera in 13 megapixel has a fairly narrow color range, problems with autofocus (blur). Especially strongly all the flaws manifest themselves in poor light conditions.

Partially all the flaws of photographing allows you to level two-LED flash. With its use in the premises achieved good results. However, it is recommended to shoot outdoors only in bright sunshine. As soon as the level of illumination falls, the photo shows both blur and a limited color range. For example, light clouds can completely disappear in the picture of the sky, which in the picture will be flooded with a solid milky background.

Similar problems have front-camera. But in general - it shows the average results for 5 megapixel devices.

As a conclusion

Xiaomi is positioning the Redmi 4 Pro (also known as Redmi 4 Prime) as the flagship of the budget segment. In practice, this is somewhat different. The device will appeal to people who know exactly what they want to buy.

1. Redmi 4 Pro offers higher performance, less resource-intensive hardware platform with low heat generation compared to Redmi 4/4 Note.The model will appeal to people who want to get comfort in games and work programs for little money.
2. Redmi 4, of course, offers excellent detail and clarity of the screen. He can not reach the quality of devices of more expensive class, but for the money has excellent characteristics.
3. People wishing not to think about the remaining battery charge will enjoy the autonomy of the model.

However, many shortcomings do not allow Redmy 4 Pro to fully cover the audience of all potential consumers. For example, many people will not like the double ugly frame that visually appears when the display is turned on. Some users may find the new position of the fingerprint scanner uncomfortable. Others are not satisfied with the quality of images of the main camera.

But with all its minuses Redmi 4 Pro shows a high demand in the market. It is really fast, stylish, with a high-quality screen and an economical platform. Characteristics of the model completely justify the price tag in the eyes of a huge number of buyers.