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Xiaomi YI 4K Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Video resolution:4KBattery life:120 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

Xiaomi YI 4K 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 70% of action-cameras
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

30%

6.0

Video

22%

5.9

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.7

Battery

11%

5.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.8

Display & Design

â–²Better than 66% of action-cameras
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5,471 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera Xiaomi YI 4K

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

30%

6.0

Video

22%

5.9

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.7

Battery

11%

5.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.8

Display & Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5,471 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi YI 4K has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 80.1% of action cameras.
8.9
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.4
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² 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
â–² 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
120 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 120 fps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.5% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps, which is higher than that of 40.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 13.5% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ 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
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is higher than that of 25.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 29.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
12 MP
Photo resolution
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 12 MP, which is higher than 24.3% of action cameras and equal to 35% of action cameras.
Field of view
155 °
Field of view
155 °
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 155 °, which is narrower than that of 64.4% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
2.19 inch
Screen size
2.19 inch
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.19 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 69.1% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
â–² Better than 43% of models
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
?
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² 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
Bluetooth version
4
â–² Better than 48% of models
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4 which is newer than that supported by 47.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 17% of action cameras.
Bluetooth Low Energy support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
1,400 mAh
Battery power
1,400 mAh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,400 mAh, which is higher than that of 71.3% of action cameras.
Charging time
1.5 h
Charging time
1.5 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 1.5 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 71.1% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 9.2% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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 optional waterproof housing
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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 YI 4K vs the average action camera

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  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² 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.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² 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 (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 9.5% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.19 inch
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.2 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.19 inch vs 2 inch
  • 0.5 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.5 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    1.5 h vs 2 h
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² 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.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² 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 (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 9.5% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.19 inch
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.2 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.19 inch vs 2 inch
  • 30 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    120 min
    â–² 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
  • 0.5 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.5 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    1.5 h vs 2 h
  • 200 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,400 mAh min
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1400 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,400 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 48% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    Bluetooth Low Energy support.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • 15 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    155 °
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (155 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    155 ° vs 170 °
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ 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 optional waterproof housing
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 6 mm wider
    Width
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (65 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    65 mm vs 59 mm
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ 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.
    1,000 GB may work unofficially.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is older than the average action camera (2016 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in May 2016.
    2016 vs 2018
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² 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
  • 15 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    155 °
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (155 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    155 ° vs 170 °
  • 6 mm wider
    Width
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (65 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    65 mm vs 59 mm
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is older than the average action camera (2016 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in May 2016.
    2016 vs 2018
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 48% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    Bluetooth Low Energy support.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ 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 optional waterproof housing
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ 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.
    1,000 GB may work unofficially.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

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What we like about Xiaomi YI 4K

  • Excellent value for money, acting as an affordable alternative to premium competitors like GoPro
  • High-quality 4K video recording with sharp detail and strong colour reproduction
  • Large, responsive, and intuitive 2.19-inch rear touchscreen display covered in scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass
  • Strong battery life, offering close to 2 hours of recording time depending on settings
  • Built-in standard 1/4-inch tripod mounting thread directly on the camera body
  • Responsive dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity that integrates well with a smartphone app for quick file transfers
  • Compact, lightweight, and pocket-friendly build that is easy to transport

What we don't like about Xiaomi YI 4K

  • Does not include any starter accessories, mounts, or a memory card out of the box
  • The camera body itself is not waterproof or weather-sealed, requiring an external housing case for underwater use
  • Electronic image stabilization (EIS) does not work when shooting at the maximum 4K resolution
  • Noticeable drop in video quality and increased visual noise when shooting in low-light environments
  • The touchscreen display becomes entirely inaccessible once the camera is placed inside the waterproof housing
  • No built-in GPS functionality or native voice control capabilities
  • The microSD card slot is located inside the battery compartment, making it somewhat awkward and tight to access

Verdict

The Xiaomi Yi 4K is a high-performance action camera featuring a 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor and an Ambarella A9SE75 chipset, capable of recording true 4K video at 30fps and 1080p up to 120fps. Key characteristics include a responsive 2.19-inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen, dual-band Wi-Fi for fast app connectivity, and a robust 1400mAh battery providing approximately 120 minutes of 4K recording. Its main pros are exceptional image quality for its price point, long-lasting battery life, and a highly intuitive user interface. However, notable cons include the lack of electronic image stabilization (EIS) when shooting in 4K resolution, mediocre low-light performance, and the fact that it is not waterproof without an additional external housing.

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