Waiting for July 22 to arrive, which will be when the Xiaomi Mi4, different information is being revealed that has this long-awaited Android terminal as the protagonist. The latest is a frontal image of this device from a website in which its possible specifications.
The truth is that so far what had been known about this model is the invitation to presentation event and, in addition, a picture from the back in which it is more or less clear that this will be metal… So this is one of the great attractions that the new device from the Chinese company will offer.
The fact is that, as you can see in the capture that we leave below, the appearance of the Xiaomi Mi4 maintains the basic lines of the model it replaces, with sharply defined corners and a great sense of uniformity. Apart from this, the touch buttons for controlling the operating system, which will be MIUI V5 based on Android 4.4 KitKat are present.
Your hardware is being confirmed
Apart from the image that has been leaked, on the web where you can see the device there is a list of specifications that, more or less, confirm those that would be the game in the Xiaomi Mi4. One of the most striking would be the one corresponding to the screen, since the panel would be 5,5 inches at 2K quality (2.560 x 1.440), which gives a pixel density of 538 dpi.
Although those leaks were ambitious, the final version opted for a 5 inch Full HD panel and a very balanced set. A Snapdragon 805, but the business model opted for Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) at 2,5 GHz with GPU Adreno 330 to 578 MHz, 3GB of dual-channel LPDDR3 RAM (933MHz) and internal storage eMMC 5.0 16 or 64 GB.
Design and materials
The Mi4 incorporates a stainless steel frame which coexists with a replaceable plastic back, achieving a very neat look. Its dimensions are 139,2 x 68,5 x 8,9 mm and its weight is 149 gr, with a comfortable grip thanks to the thin side frames. It was available in colors black and white, combining steel and plastic with precise assembly.
Screen
The screen is a panel 5-inch JDI IPS with resolution 1080 x 1920 and density of 441 dpi. Integrates technology OGS (One Glass Solution) y Full Lamination to improve contrast and reflections, with color coverage of up to ~85% NTSC and support multi-touch High precision. The color depth is 24 bits (16,7 million colors).
Performance and hardware
The SoC Snapdragon 801 (28nm) uses CPU Krait 400 (4×2,5 GHz) with optimized caches (up to 2MB L2) and a GPU Adreno 330 which offers solid performance in games and UI. The RAM is 3 GB LPDDR3 dual channel and internal storage is 16 / 64 GB without a microSD slot. This combination results in a smooth experience in MIUI and with demanding apps.
Cameras
The rear camera uses a sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS de 13 SM (1/3″, 1,12 μm pixel) with aperture f / 1.8, optics of 6 items, Continuous AF and filter blue filter glass. Record video 4K is 30 fps, 1080p is 30 fps y 720p is 120 fps for slow motion. Incorporates HDR, panoramic, touch focus, face detection, control of ISO and exposure compensation, plus a system of closed-loop approach.
The front camera mounts a Sony IMX219 Exmor R de 8 SM with opening f / 1.8 and recording 1080p is 30 fps, ideal for video calls and selfies with good detail.
battery and charging
It integrates a battery 3.080 mAh Li-Polymer non-removable with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging. It is capable of reaching around 60% in ~1 hour and complete a load around 2,5hThe manufacturer estimates the standby mode up to ~280 hours, with real autonomy favored by the Full HD resolution.
Connectivity and networks
It is a terminal Single SIM (micro-SIM) support Quad-band GSM, UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, options TD-SCDMA for China and LTE Cat.4 (150/50 Mbps). There are variants with global bands (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20). In local connectivity it offers Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac (2,4/5 GHz), Wi ‑ Fi Direct, Wi‑Fi Display, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, HID), GPS/A‑GPS with GLONASS and BeiDou, infrared to control the TV, FM radio, jack 3,5 mm y Micro‑USB 2.0 with OTG and MHL. Some cards list NFC, although he was not there standardized in all variants.
Software and updates
The system is MIUI V5 on Android 4.4, with subsequent evolution to MIUI V6, V7 (Android 5.1.1), V9 y V10, which extended the terminal's lifespan. The browser supports HTML5 / CSS3 and the MIUI layer incorporates security tools, themes and energy optimization.
Sensors, sound and technical data
It includes proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, barometer y Hall sensorThe acoustic set offers main speaker and clear earpiece for calls; some tabs mention stereo, but the external speaker is onlySAR values (EU): head 0,706 W/kg, body 0,848 W/kg; (USA): head 0,92 W/kg, body 1,36 W/kg.
Price and Availability
The price that was indicated in leaks reached $499, although marketing moved around $320 (16 GB) y $400 (64 GB), with official sales in phases and a progressive international rollout through distributors. If the metallic finish and hardware were confirmed, it would be a real killer in the Android market.
Via: GSMDome.
With its steel frame, well-calibrated IPS display, Sony cameras and a Snapdragon 801 well utilized by MIUI, the Xiaomi Mi4 remains a balanced proposal which prioritizes experience, autonomy and complete connectivity with global LTE options depending on the variant.