The Mi TV Stick is an upcoming streaming device from Xiaomi that runs Android TV. The device was shown at an event in Germany in May but is yet to be officially launched. Now, two major online retailers already have the product listed with a starting price of $49.
According to the listing on AliExpress, the Mi TV Stick will be available for $49. The seller says the item is on pre-sale and is expected to begin shipping from July 20 which is still a month away.
The listing also includes an unboxing video of the product which confirms it is genuine. The Mi TV Stick comes in an orange box and the packaging confirms it only supports FHD. Inside the box are a power adapter, a USB cable, the Bluetooth remote, and the TV stick itself.
This version has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and supports a maximum resolution of 1080p at 60 fps. Below are the full specs:
Mi TV Stick 1GB RAM Version
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB eMMC storage
- 2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with Mali-450 GPU
- Android TV 9.0
- 1080p output
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Google Assistant
- Bluetooth remote with Voice Assistant key and dedicated Netflix and Amazon Prime Video buttons
- Support for Dolby Audio and DTS Surround Sound
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- Ports – HDMI (2.0a), MicroUSB port
The Gearbest listing is for the 4K version and is listed for $133 which is pretty expensive. Gearbest says the device will be shipped between June 29 and July 7. Below are the full specs from the page:
Mi TV Stick 2GB RAM 4K Version
- 2GB RAM
- 8GB ROM
- Amlogic S905Y2 quad-core (Cortex-A53) processor with Mali-G31 MP2 GPU
- Android TV 9.0
- 4K output
- Bluetooth 4.2Google Assistant
- Bluetooth remote with Voice Assistant key and dedicated Netflix and Amazon Prime Video buttons
- Support for Dolby Audio and DTS Surround Sound
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- Ports – HDMI (2.0a), USB Type-C port
As you can see the two devices differ with respect to core specs. Another interesting difference is the ports. The 4K version has a USB Type-C port but Xiaomi has gone with a MicroUSB port for the 1080p version.
The difference in shipping dates is also a thing to note. Gearbest says shipping will begin next week which means the device should launch this week. However, the 1GB RAM version will take a bit longer. Xiaomi has not said anything about the Mi TV Stick launching this week, so we advise you to take the info with a pinch a salt.
If you don’t mind waiting, you can make your order for the Mi TV Stick using the source links below.
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