Xiaomi mi5 vs xiaomi mi4 vs xiaomi mi4c [comparative]

We continue with our round of comparisons with the Xiaomi Mi5 as the main protagonist, this time we are going to compare them with their cousins ​​also made by Xiaomi itself, we are talking about the Mi4 and the Mi4C. Are you ready? Start our comparison Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi mi4 vs Xiaomi Mi4C.

Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi mi4 vs Xiaomi Mi4C: Design

In the design of the three terminals of Xiaomi there are clear differences, we start with the construction materials and we come across a Mi4C made entirely of polycarbonate, very Lumia-style and available in several very bright colors, making it clear that the manufacturer did not have the intention to give it a spectacular finish.

We climbed a step in design with a Mi4 that combines plastic and metal, this terminal is dressed in a metal frame while the front and rear are plastic. We are therefore in front of a more careful design than in the previous case and that already conveys the feeling of being in front of a higher-end smartphone.

The finishing touch is found with the Mi5, a smartphone made with an all- metal chassis and with very careful details, for example the curvature of its body at the back for greater ergonomics. It is clear to us that Xiaomi seeks to provide its top smartphones with a finish that matches the best on the market.

What the three terminals do have in common is that they are based on a unibody design that gives them a much better appearance but has the drawback that it does not allow you to remove your battery to replace it if necessary.

Hardware and software

We go to see the interior of smartphones and realize that in this aspect the simplest logic prevails, when newer the better. However, any one of the three offers excellent performance and more than enough for all day-to-day tasks.

With this premise, the most modest model is the Mi4 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor manufactured in 28nm formed by four 32-bit Krait cores that runs at 2.5 GHz and that to this day continue to offer superb performance. The set is completed with a large Adreno 330 graphics chip and a 2/3 GB RAM memory.

We advance a little chronologically and we have the Mi4C with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor manufactured in 20nm and consisting of four Cortex A 53 cores at 1.44 GHz and two other Cortex A57 at 1.82 GHz. The set is completed with a very powerful Adreno 418 GPU that will allow us to enjoy all the games available without any problem . In this case we can choose a model with 2 GB of RAM or a superior model with 3 GB of RAM.

Finally we come to the brand new Mi5 is governed by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, the most advanced chip of the American firm manufactured in 14nm and consisting of four Kryo cores at a maximum frequency of 2 GHz and the Adreno 530 GPU, a very powerful and that represents the return of Qualcomm to the use of an own design of the CPU cores that has given such good results in the recent past. Again we have the possibility to choose the amount of RAM memory, this time we have models with 3 GB and 4 GB available.

As for the software, the differences are minimal, since the three models work with the MIUI 7 operating system, the Mi5 and Mi4 can be updated to the latest version based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Mi4C complies with Andrid 5.1.1. Lollipop.o Perhaps the Mi4 has a small advantage and that is that it already has a ROM based on Windows 10 Mobile.

Three very similar large screens

Three smartphones with screens to envy based on IPS technology to achieve a sensational image quality. We are facing three terminals with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution to offer sensational image quality while taking care of the autonomy and performance of your processor. On a 5-inch screen it is more than enough with Full HD since a higher resolution is almost negligible in terms of image quality but it is noticeable and quite a lot in battery consumption.

Logically, the IPS panel technology also advances and the Mi5 takes the cat to the water with superior image quality and a technology that has managed to reduce battery consumption by 17%.

Cameras, advancing to the best

Optics is another very interesting aspect in this comparison of Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi mi4 vs Xiaomi Mi4C. As many of you know, the cameras improve a lot over the years and, as expected, the newest model is the finishing touch. The Mi5's optics have been pampered in every detail with a 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with f / 2.0 aperture and DTI pixel isolation technology to improve photo quality in low light conditions. Its shutter is very fast to capture moving scenes with great clarity and sharpness. Finally, it has a 4-axis stabilizer to minimize movement in videos. The front camera has a 4MP sensor and has a 2 micron sensor to enhance selfies. The Mi5 is capable of recording video at maximum 4K 30fps on its main camera and 1080p and 30fps on its rear camera.

The other two terminals are clearly below, although this does not mean that they do not have excellent cameras. The Xiaomi Mi4C mounts a 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus, face detection and dual-tone dual LED flash capable of recording video at 1080p and 30 fps. As for the front camera, it mounts a 5 megapixel unit that can record at 1080p and 30 fps.

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The Mi4 also features a 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus and LED flash and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. This model is also capable of recording video at maximum 4K 30fps on its main camera and 1080p and 30fps on its rear camera.

Availability and price

As is usual in Chinese smartphones, none of the three has officially arrived or will arrive in Spain, so it will be necessary to buy them in the usual Chinese online stores. Currently you can buy for a starting price of 143 euros the Xiaomi Mi4, 206 euros the Xiaomi Mi4C and 380 euros the Xiaomi Mi5.

	Xiaomi Mi5	Xiaomi Mi4C	Xiaomi Mi4
screen	5.15-inch IPS	5 inch IPS	5 inch IPS
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Internal memory	32/64 / 128GB non-expandable	16 / 32GB non-expandable	16 / 64GB non-expandable
OS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MIUI 7	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop MIUI 7	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MIUI 7 Windows 10
Battery	3, 000 mAh	3, 080 mAh	3, 080 mAh
Connectivity	USB Type-C WiFi 802.11ac 4G LTE Bluetooth 4.2 GPS infrared NFC	USB Type-C WiFi 802.11ac 4G LTE Bluetooth 4.1 GPS infrared	MicroUSB 2.0 WiFi 802.11ac 4G LTE Bluetooth 4.0 GPS infrared
Rear camera	16MP sensor Autofocus Dual-tone LED flash 4K video recording and 30 fps	13MP sensor Autofocus Dual-tone LED flash 1080p video recording and 30 fps	13MP sensor Autofocus LED flash 4K video recording and 30 fps
Frontal camera	4 MP	5 MP	8MP
Processor and GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 4 Kryo cores Adreno 530 GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 4 Cortex A53 cores + 2 Cortex A57 cores GPU Adreno 418	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 4 Krait cores Adreno 330 GPU
RAM	3/4 GB	2/3 GB	2/3 GB
Dimensions	144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm	138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm	139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm

What did you think of our comparison: Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi mi4 vs Xiaomi Mi4C ? Which one would you choose? Do you like Chinese mobiles or do you prefer top European brands?