Xiaomi Redmi 4AFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 26 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment54%
PROS 54%
CONS 46%

Rank based on 26 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You need a cheap phone strictly for calls, messaging, and light browsing
  • You want a compact, lightweight phone unlike today's larger devices
  • You're comfortable flashing custom ROMs to keep an old device usable

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely on clear phone calls or video audio, since the mic is often weak
  • You need long battery life, especially on mobile data
  • You want a phone with a fast unlock/wake response

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choiceBest value
1Budget
Massive 7000mAh BatteryAffordable / Good ValuePremium Design for the PriceWeak CameraNo eSIM SupportShared SIM/SD Card Slot
Massive 7000mAh Battery
Affordable / Good Value
Premium Design for the Price
Weak Camera
No eSIM Support
Shared SIM/SD Card Slot
2Budget
Battery LifeValue For MoneyGaming PerformanceAverage CameraOverheatingRising Variant Pricing
Battery Life
Value For Money
Gaming Performance
Average Camera
Overheating
Rising Variant Pricing
3Budget
Strong battery life
Strong battery life
4Budget
Exceptional price-to-performance valueLarge battery with good screen featuresAds can be disabled easilyBaked-in MIUI ads and bloatwareLong-term hardware reliability concernsBattery drain issues reported by some users
Exceptional price-to-performance value
Large battery with good screen features
Ads can be disabled easily
Baked-in MIUI ads and bloatware
Long-term hardware reliability concerns
Battery drain issues reported by some users
5Budget
Great value for the priceReliable, smooth everyday performanceGood fit for basic or backup phone useDisappointing camera qualityRAM limitations on lower-end configurationBulkier, thicker design
Great value for the price
Reliable, smooth everyday performance
Good fit for basic or backup phone use
Disappointing camera quality
RAM limitations on lower-end configuration
Bulkier, thicker design
6Budget
AMOLED 120Hz DisplayExcellent Value for MoneyComplete Feature Set for the PriceInconsistent Night Mode Camera QualitySoftware Quirks and BugsBattery Degradation Over Time
AMOLED 120Hz Display
Excellent Value for Money
Complete Feature Set for the Price
Inconsistent Night Mode Camera Quality
Software Quirks and Bugs
Battery Degradation Over Time
7Budget
Excellent battery lifeStrong camera qualityGreat value for moneyInconsistent camera quality over time or vs rivalsLong-term reliability issuesPerformance decline after updates
Excellent battery life
Strong camera quality
Great value for money
Inconsistent camera quality over time or vs rivals
Long-term reliability issues
Performance decline after updates
8Budget
Huge battery lifeExceptional value for moneySharp Full HD+ displayNoticeable lag and stutterWeak camera systemReliability failures reported by some users
Huge battery life
Exceptional value for money
Sharp Full HD+ display
Noticeable lag and stutter
Weak camera system
Reliability failures reported by some users
9Budget
iPhone-like designFast 33W SuperVOOC chargingGood value for priceOutdated front camera and notchUnderpowered chipsetFalling behind on specs vs competitors
iPhone-like design
Fast 33W SuperVOOC charging
Good value for price
Outdated front camera and notch
Underpowered chipset
Falling behind on specs vs competitors
10Budget
Eye-friendly NXTPAPER displayGood for minimalist/reading useLong battery life in ink/B&W modeNot suited for gaming or heavy tasksLag and glitching in normal useLimited availability by region
Eye-friendly NXTPAPER display
Good for minimalist/reading use
Long battery life in ink/B&W mode
Not suited for gaming or heavy tasks
Lag and glitching in normal use
Limited availability by region
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31Budget
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Reliable long-term daily driverStrong value for priceGood camera for the priceWeak/unclear microphoneBattery swelling and fire riskPoor battery life
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Reliable long-term daily driver
Strong value for price
Good camera for the price
Weak/unclear microphone
Battery swelling and fire risk
Poor battery life

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Solid value and everyday usability for a budget phone. Multiple users praised the Redmi 4A's compass sensor, IR blaster, camera quality and video stabilization at its low price point, and several kept the phone for three to four years for basic tasks like calls, WhatsApp, Facebook, and photography. One user even compared front-camera video stabilization favorably to a GoPro, while another called it one of the loudest and best phones they'd owned.

Microphone and connectivity problems frustrate several owners. A recurring complaint is that callers can barely hear the user during phone calls, described as possibly a software issue Xiaomi never fixed, and the same weak, unclear mic hurt video recording audio. Other owners reported Wi-Fi losing internet after sleep mode and Bluetooth connectivity failures with car stereos during long drives, with no consistent fix mentioned in the comments.

Battery health and longevity are real concerns. Two separate users described batteries swelling and even smoking or catching fire risk during removal attempts, with one incident filling a house with smoke. Others noted battery life became 'awful' especially on mobile data after years of use, or that charging capped around 30% on aging units, though a few devices still worked well with 'far better' battery life when compared to other old phones.

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