Xiaomi Mi 4 Review Thread - Members Thoughts & Experiences - Xiaomi Mi 4

Hey Guys and Gals
As we had a few threads all going down the review line, i thought it best to pull them all together for a tidier forum:good: Feel free to post opinions on the Xiaomi Mi4, or if you own the device, please post your review here. Also, post any interesting reviews found on the web, this can help all make a decision on purchasing this device. Please keep posts sensible, in-fighting or fanboy wars will be reported to the moderation team.
Review List:
http://www.cnet.com/uk/products/xiaomi-mi-4/
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...inas-iphone-killer-is-unoriginal-but-amazing/
http://pocketnow.com/2014/08/20/xiaomi-mi4-review
Video Reviews:
Credits for vid: Android Authority

Xiaomi Mi4 Review!
Hey Guys,
I shot my review of the Xiaomi Mi4 earlier today and wanted to share it here
Hope someone finds it useful!
Do you think the Mi4's going to be as popular as the Mi3? Let me know
Ash

Is Mi4 the best phone out there?
I liked this review:
http://atypic.al/post/95547063549/xiaomi-mi4-review

sure is it the best?
ok, nice phone but...
-apparently, no Gorilla glass!
-no OIS camera
-not-so-high quality pics
-no slowmo (?)
-audio problems during videos (hardware or sw problem?)
-low audio (?)
-still some sw problems (freezings, lags...)
-expensive compared to honor 6 or nubia z7 mini
I'm a little bit confused...

Great review! I think I want one!
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webdevoman said:
Great review! I think I want one!
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Thank you

plutus said:
ok, nice phone but...
-apparently, no Gorilla glass!
-no OIS camera
-not-so-high quality pics
-no slowmo (?)
-audio problems during videos (hardware or sw problem?)
-low audio (?)
-still some sw problems (freezings, lags...)
-expensive compared to honor 6 or nubia z7 mini
I'm a little bit confused...
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The camera is not that bad. It's just not great.
The big plus of this phone is its big battery. It's the first phone I don't have to charge throughout the day.

is there any protection if not gorilla?

Concore glass
majju said:
is there any protection if not gorilla?
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A review stated that it uses Concore glass.. also manufactured by Corning.

Very Very good video Review
Nice

Awesome review! More please... =D

opefas said:
A review stated that it uses Concore glass.. also manufactured by Corning.
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Interesting, can you point us to that review?

concore glass
andxmi4 said:
Interesting, can you point us to that review?
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Sure... check out the video review by @ashwin123. thats where i got the info from.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4/general/xiaomi-mi4-review-t2860206

andxmi4 said:
Interesting, can you point us to that review?
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I also saw a post in en.miui.com that a user ask Hugo Barra what is the screen protection of Mi4 and Hugo answered Corning Concore. Sorry, don't have any link to give you.

One of the best! ?

andxmi4 said:
The camera is not that bad. It's just not great.
The big plus of this phone is its big battery. It's the first phone I don't have to charge throughout the day.
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Hey,can you please tell me where you bought it from ?
Thanks.

This is a great smart phone indeed, with amazing price!
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I got my mi3 from eBay from the seller gadgetextreme at a great price when you couldn't find them anywhere but they only had black on stock this seller should have mi4 there also. Most of all this seller sells authentic Xiaomi products.
Sent from my Xiaomi MI 3W

Was that a Chinese seller?
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I believe the seller is based out of Hong Kong but it shipped from Taiwan warehouse if I remember correctly it's been so long I'm not positive but if you look at eBay under item description or product information he tells you all about it
Sent from my Xiaomi MI 3W

Related

camera lens replace

I have a scretch on the camera's lens were I can get a replacement for that? on ebay there is this :
http://cgi.ebay.it/CAMERA-LENS-FOR-...LE-MDA-VARIO-/350367216020?pt=PDA_Accessories
is the same lens? did anyone have a tytn II for compare that? thanks
emuboy said:
I have a scretch on the camera's lens were I can get a replacement for that? on ebay there is this :
http://cgi.ebay.it/CAMERA-LENS-FOR-...LE-MDA-VARIO-/350367216020?pt=PDA_Accessories
is the same lens? did anyone have a tytn II for compare that? thanks
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If it's not major I'd suggest polishing it out with a polish like displex or automotive t-cut?
+1 for the polishing, I did mine with some metal cleaner on a cotton bud, worked a treat.
UKseagull said:
+1 for the polishing, I did mine with some metal cleaner on a cotton bud, worked a treat.
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i've a problem too with lens in the back cover... It's dirty inside and photos are orribile i would like to replace back cover but i didn't find it..
Any suggests
Regards
You can get them from the HTC website, this is linked to the UK site, don't know where you are?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=199270
UKseagull said:
You can get them from the HTC website, this is linked to the UK site, don't know where you are?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=199270
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he is Italian obviously
Here you can find a how-to for replacing the lense with a Sapphire one:
(German) http://www.android-hilfe.de/htc-desire/42428-how-desire-fotolinse-austausch-saphirglas-fuer-bessere-fotos.html
original lense should have these measures:
9,46mm & 0,51mm
BUT:
The TyTn II got a squarish lense, the Desire a round one. So no way to use this here
see this: http://www.elitezoom.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/htc_tytn_ii_double.jpg
bliblablub, thanks for the link!
Actually I'm managing to have some other italian guys in this forum:
http://www.hwupgrade.it/forum/showthread.php?p=33148790
to build up a number of people to order the sapphire glasses and reduce the cost...if any italian would like to join us, please jump in
Yea, nice idea!
In the mentioned thread there was another centralized order done Didn't receive it yet, but will soon.
bliblablub said:
Yea, nice idea!
In the mentioned thread there was another centralized order done Didn't receive it yet, but will soon.
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I've taken the idea from there Let us know if everything is going fine after you receive it!
lens replace
Hi everyone,
on Amazon.de (Germany) I found a lens replacement made from hard glass (Saphirglas):
Since I'm not allowed to post links yet, you can find the item on amazon.de with keywords: ersatzglas, htc, desire
Greets
Yataro
This I call teh mother of all epic bumps
yataro79 said:
you can find the item on amazon.de with keywords: ersatzglas, htc, desire
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Nice Price, 20,50 €
Thanks! Just ordered the lens from amazon.de with pattex glue and hope its that good as everybody says!
Here the english manual: www desire-camera-scratched com
me too encountered this issue,my desire is still in warranty,so can i send to htc to repair?? or the back cover is without warranty?? i'm a little bit confused
help appreciated
im located in india, im also looking for a solution to this camera lens problem, can anyone suggest a new cover which wont have such a lens that scratches easily?
thanks!
http://landwomble.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/improving-the-htc-desires-camera/
Free, easy, works great. Job done.
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landwomble said:
http://landwomble.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/improving-the-htc-desires-camera/
Free, easy, works great. Job done.
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The same here, agree.

Share your case here! :D You can Ask About Case too! :)

I made this thread for you guys to snap photos of your case and post it here! So the people who want to buy a good case can think and discuss it here.
Please only use "United States Dollar (USD) - $" and/or "European Euros (EUR) - €" for currencies, so everyone doesn't confused in this thread.
Easiest way to convert currency is go to http://www.google.com/, then just type in the search bar (example for converting $ 1 USD to EUR). type in the search "1 USD in EUR". Then the result shows.
And please share some pictures of it directly to your post, don't share a link. So that we can see it directly, and some of us uses Tapatalk, it's annoying to open browser just for it...
And this is my case. An original "Capdase - Xpose: Ultra Slim & Soft-to-touch" with a *screen protector* included. I bought it for only $ 8 USD.
GOOD DAY EVERYONE
Here my 3 case
Sv: Share your case here!
I use a simple crystal hardcase for now. Looking for something better.
Noname sh*t for almost free
Nice to see someone else coming from i8150
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.
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Wait for mine i ll upload tomorrow lol vut get ready for it
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I have this one right now:
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Kenneth000 said:
Here my 3 case
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LOL what?? so much.. 3 case wow!
IvanKurnia said:
LOL what?? so much.. 3 case wow!
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the third I painted its very abstract but i like it
Here's mine...
Here's my wife's SIII Mini protected and happy
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0Bxlpm5SVeZFdMUN3UmlvN3dVOWc/edit
IvanKurnia said:
Please only use "United States Dollar (USD)" for currencies, so everyone doesn't confused in this thread.
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Ummm, how bout EUR currency so we Europians don't get confused? Point being: use xe.com and convert any currency easy piece of cake to w/e you like
Cheers,
Fevv.
) for only $4 :good:
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Fevves said:
Ummm, how bout EUR currency so we Europians don't get confused? Point being: use xe.com and convert any currency easy piece of cake to w/e you like
Cheers,
Fevv.
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okay, first post updated. added EUR currency and how to use Google to convert currencies.
Finally found a fellow Indonesian in SGS III Mini forum :laugh:
I use Capdase soft back jacket. Rugged. Good materials. Feels really nice to grip!
Only $13 in my local electronic superstore. One pack comes with a free screen protector.
:good:
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Here you go very nice one
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Fevves said:
Here's my wife's SIII Mini protected and happy
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0Bxlpm5SVeZFdMUN3UmlvN3dVOWc/edit
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I like that. Where did you buy it? Price in euros, please
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kuroiraida said:
Finally found a fellow Indonesian in SGS III Mini forum :laugh:
I use Capdase soft back jacket.
Only $13 in my local electronic superstore. One pack comes with a free screen protector.
:good:
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NOTE: I edited the quote.
same like me but. I got that only $ 8 USD. With a screen protector. all original.
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Mine ,bought them on ebay for like $2-3
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eBay UK.
Perfect fit and alignment, quality leather, magnetic clasp, ideal protection for my needs.
Tuff-Luv, the manufacturer regularly places them for auction at £17 ($26) or buy it now £34 ($51). I was the sole bidder.
I also have the one in post #8 but I'm not keen on it.
slowdyve said:
I like that. Where did you buy it? Price in euros, please
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From Italian eBay seller for 14 EUR with free S/H to domestic location at that moment. It's an original case, should be available in cyan, lime, white and soft orange collors too aside that one AFAIK.
Cheers,
Fevv.
Just bought today my 2nd case.
The 1st one is from Puro. The one i bought today is from samsung. Both are great cases.
http://imgur.com/kkg5W1x
http://imgur.com/QMIY5bs
i like white ^^

Verus Thor Protective Case for the Note 4 Review

Hey all,
Luke @ Galaxy Tech Review here.
Come check out our review of the Verus Thor Protective Case for the Galaxy Note 4.
Mod edit: Thread closed and content removed.
We loved this case! Adds great corner protection, easy access to the sensors on the back and looks great!
Luke
GalaxyTechReview
Voice audio should definitely be turned up a bit more. I could barely hear you.
Jammol said:
Voice audio should definitely be turned up a bit more. I could barely hear you.
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That was one of my first videos, the rest have been adjusted , but I appreciate the input thanks!
Giveaway closes July 1st. Good Luck.
Cool case, I'm in for a comparison to the Samsung case. Thanks for the giveaway guys.
No problem, thanks for checking us out!
Just tried to comment on the video but the comments have been disabled. I'm still going to sub, but would still like to be entered for the drawing as I have been looking for a case that works with the heath sensor on the back. Thanks!
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Thedude918 said:
Just tried to comment on the video but the comments have been disabled. I'm still going to sub, but would still like to be entered for the drawing as I have been looking for a case that works with the heath sensor on the back. Thanks!
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comments are not disabled, you should be fine to post. thanks for checkin us out!
Checked it out.
w7excursion said:
Checked it out.
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thank you much!
I'm ready to win.
10 more days to subscribe and comment! Give away ends July 1st! We are doing more giveaways so subscribe now to be in the know!
Luke @ Galaxy Tech Review
6 days left to subscribe and comment to be entered into the Verus Case Giveaway!
Last day to enter the giveaway, just subscribe and comment to enter!
Thanks to all who have entered so far, good luck.
Luke @ Galaxy Tech Review
Winner announced, thanks to all who participated!
Check out the video , subscribe and vote on the next giveaway we should do
Luke @ Galaxy Tech Review

How to know before buying new out-the-box S6 if it has Sony or Samsung camera sensor?

Hi,
I'm saying good bye to my trusty old S4 today & buying a brand new S6 (920F) out the box. Did some research on S6 last night & discovered that some models ship with a Sony camera sensor (superior) and some with Samsung camera sensor (inferior).
I read that those manufactured in Korea are more likely to have the Sony sensor as opposed to those made in Vietnam which are more likely to have the Samsung sensor. It should state on the box in which country it was made, right?
Can anyone confirm this or advise otherwise?
Impossible. Case closed.
And you're better off with the new HTC 10 or you could always wait for Nexus 2016.
DaryllSwer said:
Impossible. Case closed.
And you're better off with the new HTC 10 or you could always wait for Nexus 2016.
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I'm picking the S6 up for cheap on a contract. Nexus has very little features compared to <insert manufacturer> in general & doesn't get sold in my country. HTC has no support in my country and is terribly over priced too!
I'm happy with an "old" Samsung Galaxy S6 and (for all its shortcomings) I will mod it till it's perfect.
So you say it's impossible to determine beforehand which camera sensor I'll be getting just by looking at the box and seeing where it was manufactured? Life certainly is a box of chocolates! :laugh:
But on the contrary, I always believe "impossible is none" - just ask Nike!
thundastruck said:
I'm picking the S6 up for cheap on a contract. Nexus has very little features compared to <insert manufacturer> in general & doesn't get sold in my country. HTC has no support in my country and is terribly over priced too!
I'm happy with an "old" Samsung Galaxy S6 and (for all its shortcomings) I will mod it till it's perfect.
So you say it's impossible to determine beforehand which camera sensor I'll be getting just by looking at the box and seeing where it was manufactured? Life certainly is a box of chocolates! :laugh:
But on the contrary, I always believe "impossible is none" - just ask Nike!
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My S6 has the ISOCELL sensor. I do not experience any problems with it. You need not worry about it.
DaryllSwer said:
My S6 has the ISOCELL sensor. I do not experience any problems with it. You need not worry about it.
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Cool beans!
Thanks for the reassurance! :good:
thundastruck said:
Cool beans!
Thanks for the reassurance! :good:
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Hit the thanks button on that post then.
DaryllSwer said:
Hit the thanks button on that post then.
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Lol! :laugh:
Ok bro, hope you have a swell day now.
Chow!
He said thanks i think it's enough lol.
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This is not facebook, stop begging for likes.
nighthawk696969 said:
This is not facebook, stop begging for likes.
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'Likes' on XDA? What?
Soufiansky said:
He said thanks i think it's enough lol.
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In case you have eye defects or missed it; there's a 'Thank You' button beneath most comments/posts in a thread on XDA for a reason.
Contact a moderator for clarification on its use/purpose.
DaryllSwer said:
'Likes' on XDA? What?
In case you have eye defects or missed it; there's a 'Thank You' button beneath most comments/posts in a thread on XDA for a reason.
Contact a moderator for clarification on its use/purpose.
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Yes but he's not obliged to do it , it's optional. The guy was kind enough and thanked you no need to tell him to press the thanks button , just let it go.
And i know xda very well i don't need your clarifications , let's stop this Off-Topic now.
Soufiansky said:
Yes but he's not obliged to do it , it's optional. The guy was kind enough and thanked you no need to tell him to press the thanks button , just let it go.
And i know xda very well i don't need your clarifications , let's stop this Off-Topic now.
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He *did* tap/click the button, so I did 'let it go'.
But you and the other genius had to go off topic.

OnePlus 6 Unboxing & Case Giveaway!

One of my newest videos on YouTube is a quick unboxing and overview. I have an extra Sandstone Black case so I figured I should do a giveaway. The winner will be chosen July 4th, so I figured I post here too since most here already have the device. Many of the people commenting so far don't actually seem to have it yet LOL.
My full review will be soon after I finish using it as my daily driver late next week. Really liking it so far!
Check out my other videos on this device and others. My Oneplus 6 vs Pixel 2 camera comparison just went up as well. Really surprised how well it does with 4K video.
Let me know what you think!
jerflash said:
One of my newest videos on YouTube is a quick unboxing and overview. I have an extra Sandstone Black case so I would do a giveaway. The winner will be chosen July 4th, so I figured I post here too since most here already have the device. Many of the people commenting so far don't actually seem to have it yet LOL.
My full review will be soon after I finish using it as my daily driver late next week. Really liking it so far!
Check out my other videos on this device and others. My Oneplus 6 vs Pixel 2 camera comparison just went up as well. Really surprised how well it does with 4K video.
Let me know what you think!
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Liked and shared ?
ccic2491 said:
Liked and shared
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Thanks!
Final day to get in on the Sandstone Case giveaway! Enjoy the holiday
Wow, that would be very nice, thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone
thanx for the oppurtunity and nice video bro
Thanks!:laugh:
Good Luck to you all!
Thank you for the giveaway bro! This phone is awersome, the best case is the carbon!
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Very nice video, thank you for the giveaway!
Cool vid..

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