Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB - Features and reviews
Created date: 2018-09-30 21:27:26, Updated date: 2020-04-16 18:26:45
We did a detailed review of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB's capabilities, specs, features, and ease-of-use. You can check our reviews on each aspect of this device, and our how much we recommend it when compared to other smartphone. This is a consolidated and detailed review of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB's features.
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 90/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 80/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 77/100 |
Ease of typing in | 59/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 77/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 53/100 |
Multitasking performance | 64/100 |
General rating | 59.7/100 |
Review of the product design of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" is light, and I think it can be operated with one hand for a long time without feeling tired. However, it may be a bit heavy for those who are not used to using smart phones. Also, as it is not a heavy smart phone, its weight does not really change when a case is added.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
Even when used with one hand, the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.
The size of the buttons on the App
The buttons displayed on the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Keys on the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
In general, the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.
Ease of reading sentences
Since the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The screen of the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" can display pictures and videos quite vividly. This makes it great for enjoying videos and games dynamically. It has a very beautiful screen.
Ease of writing sentences
For the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
It is more than adequate for applications such as using social media—like Facebook and Instagram—and searching the Internet. Sometimes, though, it may feel a bit slow.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
There isn't any sense of inadequate performance even when several apps are used at the same time and there is frequent switching between apps. In rare cases, it may feel slow and the display may lag, but I don't think one will feel stressed during practical use.
Summary of Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB performance and functions
The size and weight of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
The body of the "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" is 69.6mm wide, 138.1mm long, and 7.8mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.0inch, and it weighs 130.0g. Holding the phone and viewing the screen is as easy as for an average smartphone. This smartphone is relatively light, and you can use it for long periods of time without your hands hurting.
Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB | Xiaomi Redmi 2 16GB | Xiaomi Mi Note 64GB | |
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Color | Dark Gray/Black/White/Yellow/Blue/Pink | Black/White/Yellow/Pink/Green | Black/White |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 69.6mm x 138.1mm x 7.8mm | 67.2mm x 134.0mm x 9.4mm | 77.6mm x 155.1mm x 7.0mm |
Weight | 130.0g | 133.0g | 161.0g |
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Display of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.
Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB | Xiaomi Redmi 2 16GB | Xiaomi Mi Note 64GB | |
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Display size | 5.0inch | 4.7inch | 5.7inch |
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 1080 x 1920 | 720 x 1280 | 1080 x 1920 |
Pixel density | 440ppi | 312ppi | 386ppi |
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The battery life of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" has a battery capacity of 3120.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.
Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB | Xiaomi Redmi 2 16GB | Xiaomi Mi Note 64GB | |
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Battery capacity | 3120.0mAh | 2200.0mAh | 3000.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 CPU with 1.7GHz+1.0GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 2.0GB. CPU performance is slightly lower than standard smartphones. While it is perfectly suitable for searching the web and sending messages, people who use their smartphone for more demanding purposes will likely feel that its performance is subpar. It has the memory capacity of a standard smartphone. Having more capacity would make apps less likely to crash and make it easier to use, but the performance is fine for the Internet and emailing. For gaming, you would want the next level up in performance.
Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB | Xiaomi Redmi 2 16GB | Xiaomi Mi Note 64GB | |
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Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
CPU specs | 1.7GHz+1.0GHz×8(8.0-cores) | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 2.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 2.0GB | 2.0GB | 3.0GB |
Storage size | 32.0GB | 16.0GB | 64.0GB |
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The camera of the Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB
The "Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB" has a back camera with 13.0MP. The front camera has 5.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.
Xiaomi Mi 4i 32GB | Xiaomi Redmi 2 16GB | Xiaomi Mi Note 64GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 13.0MP | 8.0MP | 13.0MP |
Front-camera resolution | 5.0MP | 2.0MP | 4.0MP |
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