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Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Video resolution:4KBattery life:120 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 69% of action-cameras
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

30%

5.7

Video

22%

5.1

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.5

Battery

11%

4.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.5

Display & Design

▼Worse than 54% of action-cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of action camera Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

30%

5.7

Video

22%

5.1

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.5

Battery

11%

4.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.5

Display & Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
▲ Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
▲ Better than 42% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 41.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
100 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
100 fps
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 100 fps, which is higher than that of 59.6% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
65 Mbps
Video bitrate
65 Mbps
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 65 Mbps, which is higher than that of 54.8% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
▼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, which is lower than that of 85.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 7.5% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
▼ Worse than 49% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is wider than that of 7.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
145 °
Field of view
145 °
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 145 °, which is narrower than that of 78.8% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
2.4 inch
Screen size
2.4 inch
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.4 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 85.6% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 2.1% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
▲ Better than 43% of models
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
▲ Better than 65% of models
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 65.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 5.7% of action cameras.
GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 42.2% of action cameras use USB-C.
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Battery life
120 min
Battery life
120 min
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 120 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 62.8% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 10.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,450 mAh
Battery power
1,450 mAh
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,450 mAh, which is higher than that of 73.8% of action cameras.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
▲ Better than 41% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 27% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
▼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Requires an external waterproof case
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 19.7% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 22% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM vs the average action camera

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  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    1080p also supports 100 fps.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 20% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.4 inch
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.4 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.4 inch vs 2 inch
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • 30 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    120 min
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    45 °C
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 35.1% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • 250 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,450 mAh min
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1450 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,450 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 40 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    100 fps
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (100 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    100 fps vs 60 fps
  • 2.78x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM is cheaper than the average action camera (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    1080p also supports 100 fps.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 40 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    100 fps
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (100 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    100 fps vs 60 fps
  • 8.3% higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    65 Mbps
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (65 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    65 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 35.1% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • 20% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.4 inch
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.4 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.4 inch vs 2 inch
  • 30 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    120 min
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 250 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,450 mAh min
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1450 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,450 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    45 °C
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 25 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    145 °
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (145 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    145 ° vs 170 °
  • 4 MP lower main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    Requires an external waterproof case
    0 m vs 1 m
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.1 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.1 vs 5.2
  • 6.78x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • 12.5 mm wider
    Width
    71.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (71.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    71.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • 6.78x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 25 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    145 °
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (145 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    145 ° vs 170 °
  • 4 MP lower main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 12.5 mm wider
    Width
    71.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (71.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    71.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.1 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.1 vs 5.2
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    Requires an external waterproof case
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

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What we like about Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM

  • Excellent value for money offering native 4K video recording at a fraction of a GoPro's price
  • Long-lasting 1450 mAh battery that provides up to 2 hours of 4K recording time
  • Large and highly responsive 2.4-inch capacitive touchscreen display
  • Decent electronic image stabilization (EIS) when shooting at 1080p resolutions
  • Built-in standard 1/4-inch tripod thread on the bottom of the camera frame
  • Premium, lightweight, and compact build quality with a highly grippy texture

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K YDXJ01FM

  • Lacks electronic image stabilization (EIS) when recording in 4K resolution
  • Poor performance and noticeable image grain when shooting in low-light conditions
  • Very basic retail packaging that excludes a waterproof housing, lens cap, or mounting accessories
  • The display is difficult to see clearly under direct outdoor sunlight
  • Built-in loudspeaker suffers from audio distortion at maximum volume levels
  • Slow-motion video capture quality is highly underwhelming and lacks detail

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Action Camera 4K (YDXJ01FM) is a compact 99g device featuring an Ambarella A12S75 chipset and a Sony IMX317 sensor, capable of recording native 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at up to 100fps. It is equipped with a seven-glass 145-degree wide-angle lens with an f/2.8 aperture and a large 2.4-inch touchscreen for easy navigation and shot previewing. Main advantages include its impressive 1450mAh battery life—offering up to 2 hours of 4K recording—6-axis electronic image stabilization (EIS) at lower resolutions, and integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.1 for remote control. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of EIS at 4K resolution, poor low-light performance, and the absence of included accessories like a waterproof housing or lens cap.

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