Overall Score
41.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3427)41.1
Performance(#4161)61.0
Camera(#1596)55.3
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4483)25.3
Build(#259)91.0
Connectivity(#3960)51.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 4
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 4 features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame, measuring 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm and weighing 149g.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU, it provides smooth performance alongside options for 16GB or 64GB of storage and 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3080 mAh with 18W charging support, ensuring decent longevity.
- Running on Android 4.4.3, upgradeable to 6.0.1 with MIUI 10, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of wireless charging is notable, as is the lack of water resistance.
- Overall, the Mi 4 combines solid specifications with a premium feel, making it a noteworthy device from its release year.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3080 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight149 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SAR0.71 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer