{Disarmed} Xiaomi Mix 4, touchdown: the definition of all screen
The Xiaomi Mix 4 is the first Xiaomi mobile that has a front camera under the screen. Today we had the opportunity to test it for a few minutes.
It is a very premium device that follows the trend and finishes of the Mix saga , which has always been characterized by having a back finished in ceramic.
The design, the cornerstone
The reason why the screen is hidden under the screen is none other than aesthetics, given that at functionality levels, even Xiaomi is aware that its front camera is not up to the level of other devices that do not have said camera under the panel.
The truth is that if you look at the top, you can see a circle against the light, and you must have a very fine touch to be able to locate this slight indentation on the screen, which occurs due to the pre-applied screen protector . In itself, unlike other mobiles, the pixels that are on the sensor do not differ from those of the traditional screen, offering a very good experience.
In hand it feels robust. It's heavy, but feels very premium. It is not very comfortable in one hand, although it can be used.
If we look at the back we have a ceramic finish, dirty, at least in black, but very elegant in white . Although the price to pay for this finish is a higher weight.
The first sensation we have noticed is that it corresponds to a wide device, but having rounded edges can be easily gripped , especially if you have a large hand.
Xiaomi Mix 4, technical sheet
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.65 x 75.35 x 8.02mm |
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SCREEN | AMOLED 6.67 inch |
PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 888+ |
RAM | 8/12GB |
STORAGE | 128/256/512GB (UFS 3.1) |
SOFTWARE | MIUI on Android 11 |
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FRONTAL CAMERA | 20MP, hidden under the screen |
CONNECTIVITY | 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NaviC), NFC, USB-C |
OTHERS | Fingerprint reader under the screen |
BATTERY | 4,500mAh |
PRICE | From 4,999 yuan, about 658 euros |
A screen that impresses
One of Xiaomi's goals was to impress with the screen and, without a doubt, it has achieved it. It is a 6.67-inch panel built on AMOLED technology with a 120 Hz refresh rate that offers very good fluidity from the moment you put a finger on it.
It is true that by having curved edges, the viewing angles are worse, offering a greater amount of reflections. The colors shown are very saturated, becoming unreal on certain occasions , something that we have already discussed in other Xiaomi devices, but which in turn makes the device look more attractive.
Poorly optimized software, and a front camera that is not at a good level as an Achilles heel
It must be said at all times that this device did not carry the final version of MIUI. This meant that the camera software wasn't stretched across the entire screen , but instead had two black bars at the top and bottom.
In short, it took the grace out of one of the main features of the mobile, the camera under the screen. It is not serious, but it is a detail that caught our attention , considering the amount of time it has been on the market.
A very good proposal with which we cannot have many illusions
We liked the Xiaomi Mix 4 a lot. It is true that the front camera, when compared directly with another device with a traditional camera, loses a lot. Above all , it is noticeable, above all, in the lighting control , but also in the definition of the photographs.
Now, it is a big step for Xiaomi, because it corresponds to the first device of the company that has a camera under the screen. It is true that despite the processing, the results leave a lot to be desired , although it is likely that the result will improve over time, both at the hardware level and at the software processing level.
It is a fully functional device and with which we could probably live without problems, even so, the issue of the front camera is a problem at a time when video calls have become increasingly important.
Probably, if we keep up with this pace of innovation, we will probably end up seeing it much sooner than we think, since it may make all the sense in the world to be able to enjoy a better design without losing such key features as selfies.
One of the topics that we have not discussed and that may also be interesting corresponds to the topic of equipment repairs, since the screen is one of the most fragile elements of the device.
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The news Xiaomi Mix 4, contact: the definition of all screen was originally published in xiaomist by Alejandro Fernández .
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