Xiaomi Mi 4i
The Xiaomi Mi 4i is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,120 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, April. Released 2015, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning scratch-resistant glass
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,120 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Xiaomi Mi 4i does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 4i does not have NFC.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 4i charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired, QC1).
No, the Xiaomi Mi 4i does not support a memory card.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 4i supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Xiaomi Mi 4i ships with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2.
The Xiaomi Mi 4i uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Xiaomi Mi 4i supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Xiaomi Mi 4i has 4.1, A2DP.
