Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 25 scores (from 49 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Redmi 4A is ageing, and yet it remains a very good budget phone and a decent all-rounder under £100. Though it lacks more modern aspects such as a fingerprint scanner, metal build and 18:9 display, it's almost impossible to argue at this price. The 4A has since been succeeded by the 5A, but there's really no difference in core specification, making this an even better deal if you can find it at a rock-bottom price. The Global model is recommended, provided you're happy to get along with MIUI 8.5.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
As you can see in the images and in the video presentation, finally the Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a very good mobile for it’s money! For me, coming from the Xiaomi Mi5S plus, at some moments looked a little bit slow, but I guess it will be very unfair to compare the Snapdragon 425 with the Snapdragon 821! So the Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a very good mobile. Also if you think that you can grab it now at the flash sales of Banggood for only 97.99$, that’s less from 100$, this is a really bargain! So go over there while they last, but don’t wait to much, as the available pieces get less and less!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
So, what can a $100 smartphone do for you? The Xiaomi Redmi 4a is as cheap as they get but, you know it's a thin line between low-cost and plain poor. With an LTE-capable Snapdragon chipset and a pretty decent 5" 720p screen, the Redmi 4a is on the right side of that line. Performance-wise however, it crosses it more than once.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2017
Source: Tech2 Archive.org version
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is priced at Rs 5,999. At this price point, you are getting a lot of value for your money. The only challenge, rather, an irritant, with Xiaomi phones is their online-only open sale model where phones get sold out in seconds. It is quite annoying that Xiaomi hasn’t yet made the process of buying a smartphone online any easier. That seems to be a major roadblock and could easily put off many potential buyers. Xiaomi should understand that this isn’t 2013 and that the competition has evolved.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Xiaomi has got a winner here with the Redmi 4A. There is no room for complaints, and its highly compelling price tag makes it hard to ignore this smartphone in the entry-level price segment. The only thing that may affect someone's decision of getting this device would be MIUI, but that alone doesn't seem like a proper reason to ignore an otherwise amazing smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Magnifier Archive.org version
There’s no better choice available in the same price range. Specifications offered by the Redmi 4A are unmatchable and the user experience was also good. If you have a much higher budget, go for a different device, however if 6K is your bar than this is the best choice available in the market right now.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
At a price of Rs 5,999, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A is an exceptionally competent smartphone. With specifications such as 13MP rear camera, a 3,120mAh battery and VoLTE support, it offers a lot of features. It'll surely give tough competition to peers such as Xolo Era 2X and Coolpad Mega 2.5D, which are priced in the same bracket.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techniqued Archive.org version
If you are looking for an affordable smartphone, Xiaomi Redmi 4A is definitely one of those entry level Android smartphones to buy. It has good design and build, decent display, a customizable software and decent performance for the price segment and a good camera. Price at Rs 5999, Xiaomi Redmi 4A is definitely worth the money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 85% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Boasting of an all-metal body, the Redmi 3S -- at Rs 6,999 -- offers all the bells and whistles that someone on a tight budget would want. You're better off buying the Redmi 3S -- provided you can get a hold of it -- because for Rs 1,000 more you're getting a premium body, a better screen, better hardware and a much bigger battery. Also, the Redmi 3S' rear camera comes with PDAF: it's not a deal-breaker but when you're in the budget segment, every rupee counts and a potentially faster camera would mean a great deal for many. As for the Redmi 4A, well, it's not a bad phone. It just doesn't make sense the way the Redmi 1S did once upon a time.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
At a price tag of Rs. 5,999, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a good deal. It has all the required sensors, including an infrared sensor for remote control. The camera is decent for the price, and the build quality is good even though it has a polycarbonate body. I personally like the polycarbonate body with a smooth matte finish on the Redmi 4A compared to Redmi 3s with a metal body.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2017
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
The Redmi 4A has the potential to stir up (in fact, going by the first sales figures, it has already stirred up) what we call the “ultra-budget” segment in the smartphone market. In fact, we think it can even give tough competition to even devices that come with higher price tags. No, there is nothing that really jumps out of the device, as exceptional but then there are no deal breakers either, and at this price that makes the Redmi 4A a very sweet deal. The perfect solution for those wanting a good smartphone but facing budget blues.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 90% performance: 82% workmanship: 75%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To sum up, the all-new Redmi 4A has all the ingredients to become another hit at this price point. The smartphone surely raises the bar for the much-need standard at this price segment. The device offers some decent design, good battery life and respectable performance for Rs 5,999. However, if you pay Rs 1000 more than you can get Redmi 3s, which offers metal unibody, better Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and better battery backup.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The new Redmi 4A definitely raises the bar for smartphones at this price level, and we expect it to be very popular. At Rs. 5,999, the Redmi 4A offers a lot of features, especially VoLTE support. Camera performance is decent, and the polycarbonate body, 3120mAh battery, and software are all satisfactory.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
The Redmi 4A is powerful but not for gaming user, Redmi 3S is a much better option. There is a decent price difference among these two handsets. But still Redmi 4A is a very good buy, an awesomely awesome handset for non-gamers and is the best 4G VoLTE supported handset loaded with high end feature with an affordable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a decent performer for the entry segment and it makes a good case for itself. However, its camera is disappointing and it has only 16GB of storage. As long as you're fine with these compromises, this is a phone worth buying.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
The Redmi 4A comes with the new MIUI 8 which is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The MIUI 8 features a variety of features including dual apps feature that lets you can take advantage of using WhatsApp with two accounts. Furthermore, it has an Indic support for 13 local languages and has a customized SMS app. There’s more stuff coming soon to the MIUI 8. It will come with a smart SMS feature that converts IRCTC SMS into a full-fledged ticket-like format.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
At ₹5,999 ($92), the Redmi 4A is a great budget smartphone that would sell quite well. It’s not an upgrade to the Redmi 3s which is a better option between the two – although the latter is also ₹1,000 expensive. And that’s why, with its price, it will be an attractive option for many. It’s an affordable package that offers decent smartphone experience without too many compromises.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To wrap it up, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A has a lot to offer and can be considered one of the best option, by looking at its sheer specs sheet. The smartphone comes loaded with some good processor, battery and is surely a good-looking device and we hope it retain this impression in our detailed review as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
It's somewhat surprising that the R1999-priced Redmi 4A punches above its weight, as the camera is decent and its battery life is impressive. While performance won't blow anyone away, overall we must say that this is a fantastic budget handset.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Girl Archive.org version
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is really a super little phone and the best budget smartphone I’ve tested out in months. Xiaomi could definitely cement itself in the lower end market with offerings like these and knock some of the other Chinese manufacturers out of the budget phone market. Colour me impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2017
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
Xiaomi Redmi 4a is LTE enabled device with 16GB ROM and 2GB RAM. Cameras are 13MP and 5MP while quad-core 1.4GHz processor is enabled in it. Those users who are looking for a perfect entertainment device with all necessary features must go for Xiaomi Redmi 4a. It has very affordable price range and giving the best features in its price range.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: University Herald Archive.org version
Xiaomi offers the Redmi 4a at an extremely cheap price around $72. With such internal specifications, it is no surprise that this device becomes the best-selling phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/16/2016
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: ChinaMobileMag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2016
Source: ChinaMobileMag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2016
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2016
Source: Geektopia ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 68% performance: 65% display: 65% mobility: 75% workmanship: 65%
Source: FAQsAndroid ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% display: 65% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; good processor; 16GB ROM; nice connectivity. Negative: No fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/17/2017
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; decent performance; long battery life; good display. Negative: Mediocre connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2016
Source: Profesional Review ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; decent hardware; good cameras; low price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2016
Source: Ridble IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 90% features: 70% mobility: 85% workmanship: 75%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 95% features: 68% display: 72% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 86%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% display: 60% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 90% display: 60% mobility: 85% workmanship: 70%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2017
Source: Cinafoniaci IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; good sensor and GPS; nice speakers; long battery life. Negative: No backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2016
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; elegant design. Negative: No B20 band in 4G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; good price; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/04/2017
Source: Webriyota.com TR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; long battery life; good display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good cameras; high autonomy. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; fast system; high autonomy; excellent display. Negative: Poor Wifi connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2016
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; compact size; decent cameras. Negative: Poor display; low performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Comment
Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
425: Entry-level SoC that was announced in February 2016. It integrates 4 ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at up to 1.4 GHz, an LPDDR3 memory controller and wireless radios for WiFi and 4G/LTE.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.00":
This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
77.8%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.