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Xiaomi Mi 4i review

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The Xiaomi Mi 4i currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 2 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.7 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.7 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
3120 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Softpedia
Softpedia

Xiaomi’s “budget flagship” looks great on the inside and feels great in hand. However, we believe Xiaomi still has some work to do in the UI department and the camera could have been better. Surprisingly, Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 615 isn’t as smooth as anticipate...

- Alexandra Arici, Softpedia


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Xiaomi backs up the Mi 4i with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Mi 4i 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 Mi 4i's screen size is 5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.7 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa core 1.7 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

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

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
3120mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3120 mAh battery. Xiaomi's performance ratings are 2100 minutes, 507 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Mi 4i Specs

Overview
Release Date May 12, 2015
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa core 1.7 GHz
Internal Storage 16/32 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, HDR
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 1920 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
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3120 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 611 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 507 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 2100 minutes
Standby Time No
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White, Pink, Cyan, Yellow
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.8 x 7 x 0.8 cm (5.4 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 130 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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