Xiaomi, the Chinese phone maker that’s known as the Apple of the East for its similar presentations and beautiful designs, is aiming on taking on the high-spec phone market with its latest flagship phone that’s just been revealed, and it could give many tip-top phones a run for their money. Meet the Mi 4, a five-inch, full-metal blower that packs in a 1080p screen and runs the company’s heavily skinned version of Android, MIUI, too. Could this be Xiaomi’s answer to the iPhones and Galaxy S5s of the world? Read on for all the details!
The Chinese company, which has managed to lure over Hugo Barra, one of Google’s previous top bosses to the growing firm, has just announced its brand new flagship handset, the Mi 4, and by the sounds of its construction, it’s already on the right track to take on many of its rivals. For starters, unlike the previous Mi 3, this year’s model packs in a full-metal frame inside, giving it a leg up over Samsung’s plastic-fantastic phones.
Packed into that frame, you’ll find a hefty 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor powering the Mi 4, which is also equipped with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, meaning it’s got plenty of raw power to match Samsung’s latest flagship, as well as the likes of the speedy Sony Xperia Z2. Up top, you’ll find the full HD, five-inch display which is flanked by slim bezels, and capacative buttons on the bottom, while on the sides you’ll find volume and power buttons, although there’s no sign of a microSD slot.
Strapped to the back of the iPhone-esque Mi 4, you’ll find a 13-Megapixel snapper along with a eight-Megapixel front-facing cam, which should provide you with some sharp looking selfies. There’s also a 3080mAh battery baked inside which is said to last around a day and a half of standard use, but if you do find yourself running low, the Mi 4 can be rapidly charged up to 60 percent in just an hour – not bad at all. It’s also running the latest version of Xiaomi’s custom MIUI skin, which runs on top of Android
Despite its killer specs and slick looking chassis, unfortunately, Xiaomi currently has no plans for it to launch over in the West – although if you’re really keen to pick one up, the entry-level 16GB Mi 4 will initially be available for 1,999 CNY (£188), while you can grab 64GB of storage for 2,499 CNY (£235) meaning it could potentially be a very well-priced handset if you’re able to get your hands on one. If Xiaomi does change its mind, we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as the Mi 4 is available on our shores.
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