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GSMArena team, 10 June 2015

Hands down


Xiaomi Mi 4i review: Hands down

  • Comments (134)
  • User reviews
  • Mi 4i

1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Hardware overview
  3. 3. Display, connectivity, battery
  4. 4. User interface
  5. 5. Performance
  6. 6. Telephony, messaging
  7. 7. Multimedia, audio quality
  8. 8. Camera, image quality, video recording
  9. 9. Web browser, other apps
  10. 10. Conclusion
  11.  
  12. Xiaomi Mi 4i specification
  13. User opinions and reviews
  14. Review comments (134)

Xiaomi Android Dual SIM

Introduction

The Xiaomi Mi 4i was designed to be an affordable semi-flagship, but tries to punch above its weight. The Mi 4i is thinner, lighter and more connected than the original, and lands straight on Android Lollipop.

Xiaomi Mi 4i

The Xiaomi Mi 4i shares plenty of DNA with the original Mi 4, some of the hardware duly scaled down for affordability. The software though genuinely tries to make up for it. The Xiaomi Mi 4i boasts a premium 5" IPS 1080p display and a very capable 13MP camera, both shared with the flagship. The Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core processor integrates Cat. 4 LTE with the added benefit of dual-SIM support.

The Mi 4i has to do without the top-of-the-line dual-glass chassis of the original, but its conventional polycarbonate unibody makes it thinner and lighter, without compromising looks and notably improving the grip. Bottom line, the Mi 4i is built to be cheaper but doesn't look it. Plus, you do get the latest MIUI 6 launcher on top of a buttery-smooth Lollipop OS.

Key features

  • Dual-SIM dual-standby capability
  • 5.0" 1080p IPS capacitive touchscreen, 441ppi
  • Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU (4x 1.7GHz plus 4x 1.0GHz), 2GB of RAM, Adreno 405 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset
  • 13MP autofocus camera, dual-LED (dual-tone) flash; HDR, Panorama
  • 1080@30fps, 480p@120fps video recording
  • 16GB of built-in storage
  • Cat. 4 LTE (150/50Mbps); Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; GPS/GLONASS; FM radio; microUSB
  • 3,120 mAh battery capacity
  • 3.5mm headphone jack, active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
  • Android 5.0.2 with MIUI v6.0

Main disadvantages

  • Limited market availability
  • No memory expansion, limited maximum storage
  • No NFC
  • Non-removable battery

The lack of a microSD slot and non-user-removable battery are bad news, but they come as no surprise given Xiaomi's track record. The lack of Gorilla glass display protection is a bigger concern though Xiaomi promises some scratch resistance for its Corning OGS panels.

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Xiaomi Mi 4i official pictures

Anyway, the Xiaomi Mi 4i wouldn't want to be remembered as the low-cost version of the Mi 4. It'll try and convince users it's a needed addition to the Mi lineup - with a more sensible styling but not entirely lacking appeal, and a level of equipment that's well above average in its price range. Let's see what it's really made of, shall we?

Special thanks to HonorBuy for providing the review unit.

Next Page » 2. Hardware overview
1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Hardware overview
  3. 3. Display, connectivity, battery
  4. 4. User interface
  5. 5. Performance
  6. 6. Telephony, messaging
  7. 7. Multimedia, audio quality
  8. 8. Camera, image quality, video recording
  9. 9. Web browser, other apps
  10. 10. Conclusion
  11.  
  12. Xiaomi Mi 4i specification
  13. User opinions and reviews
  14. Review comments (134)

Reviews Xiaomi Mi 4i review
  • Comments (134)
  • User reviews
  • Mi 4i

Xiaomi Mi 4i review: Hands down - Reader comments

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  • Star walker
  • gN{
  • 16 Mar 2023

I realised this phone but i think phone was capable to normal gaming purpose and normal official works and the phone's special feature is lightweight, i think this smartphone is best forever in a budget

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  • Franky
  • DEP
  • 13 Sep 2022

I have this phone for 9 years first the battry is not caculating and the two the phone is so lag and the the phone so minimal storage

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  • Anonymous
  • IWS
  • 13 Jun 2021

I have mi4i phone but this battery is not colluity

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Total reader comments: 134

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