It is the clash of the Chinese smartphone makers this 2017 in India. We're just 35 days into 2017 and we've already seen Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo and Vivo debut its various mid-range smartphones. Indian smartphone buyers are spoiled for want of choices and if you're a little confused by all the offerings, its time to do some comparative analysis to figure out what meets your requirements. In this post, we’ll take a look at two such devices, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and ZTE Blade A2 Plus and see how they square up against each other.
Comparing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and ZTE Blade A2 Plus – Tech Specs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
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Display
Display | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
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Screen Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Hardware
The Redmi Note 4 runs on a more powerful processor compared to the Blade A2 Plus. It also offers better internal storage but the Blade A2 Plus makes up for it in expandable storage.
Hardware | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Processor | 2GHz octa-core/Snapdragon 625 | 1GHz octa-core/MediaTek |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 64GB | 32GB |
Expandable storage | microSD/ Up To 128GB | microSD/ Up To 128GB |
Camera
The 8MP front facing camera of the ZTE Blade A2 Plus scores over the Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4, but camera performance is what ultimately matters and we'll have to see if the Blade and do better than the Redmi.
Camera | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera | 13MP | 13MP |
Front Camera | 5MP | 8MP |
Flash | Yes | Yes |
Software
Its disappointing that the Blade A2 Plus doesn't come Android Nougat ready. Waiting for the next Android update is such a hateful thought! The Blade's skin has limited customization options and is also not as polished as the MIUI.
Software | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Skin | MIUI 8 | Mifavor 3.5 OS |
Android 7.0 Nougat | Upgradeable On Launch | No |
Connectivity
Connectivity | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Available | Available |
Bluetooth | v 4.10 | v 4.0 |
NFC | Not Available | Not Available |
Infrared | Available | Not Available |
FM | Available | Available |
SIM
The ZTE Blade A2 Plus has 2 slots to hold the SIMs, both Nano SIMs or one Nano and one microSD card. The Redmi Note 4 can support one Nano-SIM and one Micro-SIM or a microSD card (up to 128GB).
SIM | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
Type | Micro SIM/Nano SIM | Nano/Nano |
3G | Available | Available |
4G LTE | Available | Available |
Sensors
Sensors | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Fingerprint Sensor | Available | Available |
Compass | Not Available | Available |
Proximity sensor | Available | Available |
Accelerometer | Available | Available |
Ambient light sensor | Available | Available |
Gyroscope | Available | Not Available |
Barometer | Not Available | Not Available |
Temperature sensor | Not Available | Not Available |
Battery Capacity
A bigger battery and a faster processor delivers for the Redmi Note 4. Users can squeeze in almost 2 days of usage on a single charge with normal usage. The ZTE Blade A2 Plus has a whopping 5000 mAh battery, allowing a whole day's usage and more even when running intensive operations. Plus, quick charging, which is so important for users is not available on the Redmi Note 4.
Battery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Removable Battery | No | No |
Quick Charging | No | Yes |
Other Specs
Both the Redmi Note 4 and ZTE Blade A2 Plus feature a similar unibody metal finish. The big battery in the ZTE Blade A2 Plus makes it a lot more bulky and heavy compared to the Note 4 and not many people will appreciate the extra weight on the Blade.
Other Specs | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | ZTE Blade A2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Matte Black | Gold and Grey |
Dimensions | 151 x 76 x 8.30mm | 155 x 76.2 x 9.8 mm |
Weight | 175gms | 189gms |
Price | Rs.12,999 | Rs.11,999 |
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Final Thoughts
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and the ZTE Blade A2 Plus seem to be evenly matched on most counts, the bigger battery being the star feature of the Blade. However, this means, you're going to have to live with a hefty phone and that's something to think about. Also for Rs. 1000 less, you get less internal storage with the Blade. And there's no Android Nougat as well.On paper the Redmi Note 4 looks to have an edge over the ZTE Blade A2 Plus, but we'll have to see the reviews to see how they stack up performance-wise.
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