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Xiaomi Mi4
Xiaomi Mi4
Xiaomi Mi4
Xiaomi Mi4
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8.1/10
Informr score
The Xiaomi Mi4 currently has an Informr score of 8.1 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 18 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Excellent battery life
  • Good viewing angles
  • Budget price for flagship phone
  • Lag-free gaming experience

What's bad

  • No protective glass for display
  • Performance slowdown when phone heats up
  • Slow-down when browsing main menu

China boasts the largest smartphone market in the world and the most popular company isn't Samsung or Apple, it's Xiaomi. Their flagship phone, the Xiaomi Mi4, offers a similar design as the iPhone – complete with the stainless steel band – on an Android platform. While many reviewers describe it as "a big iPhone" design-wise, they add that it also has the same sturdy build quality. It also comes with a couple different features like different designs for its removable back cover.

The 5-inch LCD display offers a 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. Experts had few complaints about the panel, describing it as a gorgeous display with excellent color reproduction and viewing angles. There is, however, a noticeable lack of protective glass that can lead to more scuffs and scratches.

The Mi4's internal hardware lines up with other flagship smartphones: 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. Critics report a lag-free experience during gaming and video playback, though interestingly they notice some stuttering when browsing the main menu. GSM Arena noticed that under stress, the phone heats up and also begins to slow down. They add, "…if the upgraded chipset is your sole reason to upgrade…might as well keep your Mi 3 for yet another year." Battery life has also improved over previous models with critics clocking in around a day of moderately heavy usage and over 3 days of light usage. Other features include a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. Camera performance seems hit-or-miss among with experts as some felt the picture quality was excellent while others write it off as average.

While its design might not be particularly inspired, experts highly recommend the Mi4. Ars Technica states, "the Mi4…[is] one of the best smartphones this year." CNET adds, "…the Mi4 is an Android Phone worth trying to get your hands on."


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.5 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
3080 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

The Xiaomi Mi 4 is a great phone for its price, but it isn't as decisively ahead of the curve as its predecessors have been. It's certainly not perfect, but it will suit most people's needs just fine. Still, the market has somewhat adapted to the Chinese upstart's disruptions, and there are alternat...

- Jamshed Avari, Gadgets 360
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

Overall the Xiaomi Mi 4 is a cracking phone, a decent price, a decent spec, decent camera and a rather unique take on Android. Which if you can get your head around will leave you with a device for life (or a year or so).Although if you do decide to go with a Xiaomi phone then you’ll need to b...

- James Pearce, Coolsmartphone
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

The build quality of the device is great and the stainless steel frame adds elegance.While we liked the polycarbonate design from the Mi 3, the rich choice of rear covers that makes the device even more stylish almost helps us forget about the Mi 3’s uni-body. The display quality is on par wit...

- Sunil Jamboor Nagesh, Fone Arena
tech2
tech2

With the Mi 4, Xiaomi is really testing the waters it seems. Their real focus will be to gauge the market’s acceptability of a phone priced in the 20k bracket. If like the Redmi sales, the Mi 4 is sold out in seconds, that will give the brand ample confidence to price their current flagships,...

- Nimish Sawant, tech2
The Indian Express
The Indian Express

Overall performance will satisfy any user. The 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU along with 3GB RAM will easily cater to multi-tasking, gaming and other daily usage. The 5-inch HD Full HD IPS display is at its best and it delivered good results in sunlight too.The rear camera supports 4K...

- Debashis Sarkar, The Indian Express


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Common Questions


Xiaomi backs up the Mi4 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Mi4 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Xiaomi support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Xiaomi's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
5"

The Xiaomi Mi4's screen size is 5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
2.5 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC Quad core 2.5 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16/64 GB

Internal memory is 16/64 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
3080mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3080 mAh battery. Xiaomi's performance ratings are 3 days standby time, 571 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Xiaomi Mi4 Specs

Overview
Release Date July 31, 2014
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC Quad core 2.5 GHz
Internal Storage 16/64 GB
RAM 3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, OPP/FTP, HID
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
Expansion Slot Info
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection, HDR
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 441 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, One Glass Solution
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3080 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 420 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 571 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 3 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Magnesium alloy
Colors Black, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.9 x 6.8 x 0.9 cm (5.5 x 2.7 x 0.4 in)
Weight 156 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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