Launch report · Xiaomi

Redmi Note (1st gen): 2014 first Redmi Note 5.5" phablet.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2014·$160·Score 68/100

Xiaomi's 2014 Redmi Note launched the 5.5" budget phablet line — MT6592 octa + $160 disrupted Note market.

Key specs at launch

Display

5.5" HD

Chipset

MediaTek MT6592

RAM

1/2 GB

Battery

3,200 mAh

What stands out

First Redmi Note line — 5.5" phablet at $160.
MT6592 True Octa 8-core.
3,200 mAh removable.
13 MP cam.

What to watch

No LTE.
199 g heavy.
HD only on 5.5".
MIUI Android 4.2 launch.

The phone it has to beat

Huawei Ascend P7

$500 · score 74/100