Feb 27, 2016 12:07 PM
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While the Mi 4i may share the name of its flagship counterpart, the differences between the two are obvious right off the bat, starting with the design. Gone are the aluminium frame and glossy plastic back cover of the Mi 4, with Xiaomi favoring a matte polycarbonate design instead for the Mi 4i. The overall design language is quite similar to previous Xiaomi smartphones though, and the Mi 4i manages to look and feel great.
Going around the device, the power button and volume rocker are found on the right side, both within easy reach, and offering a good tactile feedback. The dual SIM card slot is found on the left side, with the headphone jack and microUSB port at the top and bottom respectively. Up front, below the display are the three capacitive buttons, and above the display is the 5 MP front-facing camera and a notification LED to the right of it. As is the case with all Xiaomi devices, you can choose between seven different LED colors based on notification type, accessible from the Settings menu.
The Mi 4i is both thinner and lighter than its flagship namesake, with a thickness of just 7.8 mm, and weighing 130 grams. The finish of the side edges makes the phone very easy to grip, and its relatively compact size makes for a very comfortable handling experience, even when it comes to one-handed use.
