The new Xiaomi Redmi Note is an affordable price features packed smartphone launched in India after the success of Xiaomi Mi3 and Xiaomi Redmi 1s. It sports a large 5.5-inch HD display and is loaded with the Android OS along with MIUI user interface. It is powered by Mediatek’s 8-core (octa core) MT6592 processor, Mali-450 GPU, and 2GB RAM. It sports a 13MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and a wide-angle 5 MP front camera for taking selfies and video chat.
Xiaomi Redmi Note key features/specs:
- 5.5-inch HD IPS display
- Android OS, MIUI user interface
- Octa core Mediatek MT6592 processor, Mali-450 GPU, 2GB RAM
- 13MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash, wide-angle 5 MP front camera
- Dual SIM 3G+2G network connectivity
- 8 GB in-built storage, up to 32 GB expandable
- 3100 mAh battery, long battery backup
- Wi-Fi, USB OTG, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct connectivity
Xiaomi Redmi Note Price in India : Rs.8,999. Like the other Xiaomi smartphones, this one too is a value for money device considering its high end specs and affordable price. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G will also be launched in India at the end of this year @ Rs.9999 ! It will be almost similar to this phone in addition to 4G network connectivity in India.


| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR XIAOMI REDMI NOTE | |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| SIM Support: | Dual SIM |
| Operating system: | Android, MIUI |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Processor: | Octa core 1.7 GHz MTK MT6592 CPU, ARM Mali-450 GPU |
| Memory: | 2 GB |
| NETWORK | |
| 2G: | GSM 900/1800/1900MHz |
| 3G: | WCDMA 900/2100MHz |
| DISPLAY | |
| Size: | 5.5-inch |
| Resolution: | 1280x720 pixels HD |
| Type: | Capacitive multi-touch |
| Others: | IPS |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| 3G Speed (Download/Upload): | Up to 42 Mbps download/ Up to 11 Mbps upload |
| Wireless LAN: | Yes, Wi-Fi b/g/n |
| GPS: | Yes, aGPS |
| Bluetooth : | Yes, BT4.0LE +BT3.0HS |
| USB port: | Yes, micro USB |
| Tethering: | Yes |
| Others: | USB OTG, Wi-Fi Direct |
| CAMERA | |
| Main (Rear) Camera : | 13 MP |
| Flash: | Yes |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Front Camera: | 5 MP |
| Video recording : | Full HD 1080p |
| Other features: | Zero shutter lag, face recognition, high dynamic range (HDR), real-time filters, Æ’/2.2 aperture, 28mm wide angle lens |
| MULTIMEDIA | |
| Audio Player: | Yes, MP3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr, wb-amr, midi, ogg |
| Video Player: | Yes, MPEG4, h.263, h.264 |
| FM Radio : | Yes |
| 3.5mm audio jack: | Yes |
| STORAGE | |
| Internal: | 8 GB |
| Expandable: | up to 32GB |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | |
| Dimensions (mm): | 154x78.7x9.45 mm |
| Weight (g): | 199 g |
| BATTERY | |
| Capacity: | 3100 mAh |
| Talk time (max) : | Up to 14 hours |
| Standby time (max): | Up to 32 days |
| OTHERS | |
| Email Support : | Yes |
| Instant Messenger: | Yes |
| Pre-loaded Apps: | Yes |
| Sensors: | Gyroscope, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Electronic compass |
| Physical Keys: | Volume, Power/Lock |
| Handset Color Options: | White |
| Others: | Dual mic noise reduction |



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