Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 4: A 2014 flagship that openly borrowed the iPhone’s metal frame.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2014·$320·Score 38/100
The Mi 4 paired a Snapdragon 801 and a steel frame with an aggressive price — and an iPhone-like look. A notable value device of its time, now history.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
3 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,080 mAh
Weight
149 g
What stands out
- Flagship Snapdragon 801 at a low price.
- Stainless-steel frame felt premium for the cost.
- Sharp FHD display; good 13 MP camera.
- A strong-value 2014 flagship.
What to watch
- Design closely echoed the iPhone of the era.
- No microSD; microUSB.
- Software ended at Android 6.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100