Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 After Mi MIX 3: Xiaomi, a leading smartphone manufacturer, has recently announced its first ever phone that uses under-display camera technology. This innovative feature allows the phone to have a full-screen display without any notch or hole for the front camera. The phone comes as the Mi MIX 4 and it is the latest model in the Mi MIX series. The front camera is under display camera. Xiaomi refers to it as the “Camera Under Panel (CUP)”. The Mi MIX 4 also boasts a powerful 108-megapixel triple camera system on the back, which can capture stunning photos and videos. The Mi MIX 4 is the successor to the Mi MIX 3, which was launched in 2018.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 succeeds Mi MIX 3
The Mi MIX series device has another impressive feature that is integrated into the display. It has a fingerprint sensor that can scan the user’s finger through the screen, eliminating the need for a physical button. The upcoming Mi MIX 3 successor also offers a great audio experience with its stereo speaker system, which can produce clear and loud sound.
The device was unveiled along with the new Mi tablet series, which are also powered by Xiaomi’s technology. These Mi tablets come with the name of Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. Beside these products, the Chinese company also launched the Xiaomi Sound smart speaker and the Mi TV Master 77-inch. Xiaomi also brings another Mi TV 6 OLED smart TVs.
Mi MIX 4 price and availability
Xiaomi has revealed the price range of its latest smartphone, the Mi MIX 4, which is the successor to the Mi MIX 3. The new device has four different variants, each with different RAM and storage capacities. The lowest-priced variant of Mi MIX smartphone has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and it costs CNY 4999 in China. This is equivalent to about Rs 57400 in India.
The next variant has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and it comes with a price tag of CNY 5299, which is roughly Rs 60800. The third variant has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and it is available for CNY 5799, which is around Rs 66600. Additionally, the highest-priced variant of Mi MIX 3 successor gets 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. This top-end variant is available for CNY 6299, which is approximately Rs 72300.
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Availability
The Mi MIX 4, the latest smartphone from Xiaomi, comes in three different colour options for the customers to choose from. They are Ceramic Black, Ceramic White and the new Ceramic Grey colours. The device will go on sale in China from August 16 onwards. However, the customers who want to pre-book the device can do so now in the Chinese market. Xiaomi has not announced any information about when the Mi MIX 4 will be available in other countries. The Mi MIX series device is the successor to the Mi MIX 3.
Mi MIX 4: Specifications
The Mi MIX 3 successor runs on Xiaomi’s own custom MIUI Skin on top of Android 11 operating system. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 10-bit TrueColor AMOLED display. This display gets a screen resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. Additionally, it gets a 120Hz screen refresh rate along with 20:9 aspect ratio. Meanwhile, this is a curved display which comes with support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. For safety, this display is also gets Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Hardware
The latest Mi MIX is a smartphone that boasts a powerful hardware configuration. It is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, which is a high-performance processor that can handle multitasking and gaming. Furthermore, the processor is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which is a fast and efficient memory type that can support smooth operation.
The Mi MIX smartphone also has up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage, that offers fast read and write speeds. The smartphone has a weight of 225 grams, which is relatively heavy compared to other smartphones. The Mi MIX 4 is the successor of the Mi MIX 3, which was released in 2018.
Improved Camera over Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
One of the main features of the Mi MIX 4 is its impressive 108-megapixel triple rear camera setup. Xiaomi claims that this camera setup can capture stunning photos and videos. The 108-megapixel camera lens has a Samsung HMX sensor, which is a large and high-resolution sensor that can produce detailed and vivid images. The lens also has a wide aperture of f/1.95, which allows more light to enter and creates a shallow depth of field effect. The camera also supports optical image stabilization (OIS), which can reduce blur caused by hand movements or low-light conditions.
The 108-megapixel main camera pairs with two other cameras. There is a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a periscopic telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. The telephoto lens can zoom up to 50x, which can bring distant objects closer and clearer. Additionally, the ultra-wide shooter on Mi MIX 3 successor can capture a wider field of view, which is ideal for landscapes or group shots.
The Mi MIX 4 has a unique feature for selfies and video chats: a 20-megapixel under-the-display camera sensor. This means that the camera is hidden under the screen. Henceforth, it does not create a notch or a hole-punch on the display.
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Xiaomi CUP Technology
Xiaomi uses a special CUP technology, which stands for Camera Under Panel, to achieve this effect. Furthermore, the camera has a pixel density of 400ppi, which is the same as the display. This ensures that the camera area blends in with the rest of the screen and does not affect the colour, brightness or detail of the display. Meanwhile, Xiaomi claims that this technology allows the display to completely conceal the camera zone and provide a full-screen experience.
Connectivity
The Mi MIX 4 has a 4500mAh battery that can provide long-lasting usage. The battery also supports fast charging technologies, such as up to 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The latest Mi MIX is a smartphone that supports various connectivity options. These includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. These options allow the Mi MIX 3 successor to connect to different networks and devices easily.
The Mi MIX 4 also has a special feature called Ultra-Wideband (UWB). This technology can provide accurate spatial positioning capabilities. This means that the smartphone can detect and communicate with other UWB-enabled devices nearby. Furthermore, it can perform actions such as unlocking doors or transferring files. Also Read – Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 launch details in brief
The Mi MIX 4 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It enhances the security feature that can unlock the smartphone by scanning the user’s fingerprint on the screen. The fingerprint scanner is fast and reliable and does not interfere with the full-screen display.
