Xiaomi officially announced the new generation of the Yi 4K Action Camera today. We already knew a lot about the device thanks to previous leaks, and now, all those details have been officially confirmed. So, the Xiaomi Yi 4K camera will come with the 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor with Ambarella A9SE95 chip, f/ 2.8 aperture and 155 degree wide angle lens. This allows for the camera to capture 4K resolution videos at 30 fps. The battery inside the new camera is also going to be quite large, featuring 1400mAh capacity that will ensure up to 2 hours of continuous 4K video recording. Apart from 4K, you can also record slo-mo videos on the new Yi 4K action camera in 740p @ 240 fps and 1080p @ 120 fps. It also allows for time lapse videos with 0.5 / 1 /2 /5/ 10/ 30/ 60 seconds internals between shots.

The new generation Yi camera will be available in five different colours including gold and rose gold, and supports Bluetooth 4.0 and 5GHz / 2.4GHz dual band Wi-Fi connectivity for high-speed transfer of files between the camera and the connected device. Finally, there’s a 2.19-inch 330 ppi Gorilla Glass Touch screen on board visible from 160 degree angle.

We got our hands on the new Yi 4K Action camera (black version) and here’s a basic overview of the device. We also have added the hands on pictures of the new camera below the video. Do check them out!

After you have seen the video and the pictures, you can check out the battery life comparison of the Go Pro Hero 4 Black edition vs Yi 4K camera. Also, check out the data transfer speed comparison between the two devices from here. We are also going to get you some camera samples from the new device, so stay tuned to gizmochina for more updates.

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Earlier today, we reported that Xiaomi was going to soon announce the new generation Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2. Then, we got our hands on a test doc of the Yi Camera’s battery life and it showed that the device could record 4K videos at 30 fps for nearly 120 minutes continuously. Now, we have got our hands on another document of the new Yi camera generation, this time testing the data transfer speeds, from the camera to the connected smartphone via its Wi-Fi connection.

So, the Wi-Fi was set at a random channel and the distance between the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 and the connected smartphone was 1 meter. The test was simple. The user first recorded a video of around 500MB on the new camera. Then he downloaded and installed the companion camera app onto his phone and connected the camera via Wi-Fi. There were two phones used for this test, a Xiaomi Mi Note and an iPhone 6S Plus. Further for comparison, the GoPro Hero 4 Black edition was also tested following the same process.

So, the results of the test are as follows:

So, there are four samples being tested out here of the new Yi Action camera. Plus, at the end, you can find the GoPro Hero 4 Black for comparison. It looks like the new Yi Camera generation manages to transfer the video at double the speed as compared to the GoPro model.

We hope to get more details about the new Yi camera from our source, including some camera samples. So, stay tuned to gizmochina in the coming days.

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Earlier today, we reported that Xiaomi was going to announce the new generation version of the Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 soon, most likely at the May 10 event, alongside the unveiling of the Xiaomi Max phablet. We got a lot of details about the device via pictures posted online, but now we have some exclusive information about the Yi 4K Action Camera 2. Our source has just provided us with a test file of the new Yi Camera which gives us some insight into the device’s battery life.

Like the name suggests, the new generation Yi Action Camera 2 will be able to capture 4K videos at 30 fps. We all know that 4K video recording drains a lot of battery, which is why the manufacturer of the camera decided to test out a few samples for evaluation of its battery life while capturing 4K resolution video at 30 fps.

The test was carried out at an indoor room temperature of 20 degrees celsius, with both Wi-Fi and LCD display turned off. The company has compared the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 with the GoPro Hero 4 Black model, both under same conditions. The Yi Camera comes with a 1400mAh battery which should be good for 8 hours of life under normal usage. On the other hand, the GoPro Hero 4 comes with a slightly smaller 1160mAh battery.

So, here are results of the test. The company tested out five different samples of the new action camera and compared them with one GoPro Hero 4 Black model. On a couple of occasions, the Yi camera managed to record 4K video at 30 fps for a good 120+ minutes. The rest of the samples also provided 110+ minutes of recording.

Coming to the GoPro Hero 4 Black model, it managed to record for just 42 minutes, which is too low as compared to the Yi camera. But in the test, it was noted that the GoPro model shut down automatically during the recording. The model comes with temperature protection, which automatically shuts down the device when the temperature surges beyond a limit. So, the tester couldn’t record 4K video till the battery drained out on this model.

(The first four (Z16V13LW612AUSXXXXXXX) are 4K Yi Action Camera 2 models while the last one is the GoPro Hero 4 model)

You can see that the Yi Camera consumes less power while recording than the GoPro Hero 4, which made sure that it could record in 4K resolution without any overheating worries.

We hope to get hold of other test data from our sources very soon, so stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, check out our previous article wherein we have revealed more details about the upcoming action camera from Xiaomi.

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Xiaomi recently entered the sports camera market with its super cheap Xiaomi Yi Camera. The device is one of the best alternatives to go pros especially if you are looking for something cheaper. And today, we have decided to give away brand new Xiaomi Yi Camera to one of our lucky readers.

I know its been a while since we had a giveaway, but the Yi camera is one of the hottest products from Xiaomi right now and we are sure there will be many readers out there who would want one.

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We have personally used the Xiaomi Yi Action camera and it turned out to be quite capable. You can check out our review from here. We also have a video review, which we have added below.

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Xiaomi has expanded into a number of new product categories in the past one year alone including air purifiers, TV boxes, Game controllers etc. Now, the company has just announced that it will enter a new industry, with its new Xiaomi Yi Action camera. This entry level yet capable model will directly take on GoPros which has been ruling the market since its launch a few years back.

Xiaomi Yi Action camera is just an entry level portable camera for your everyday adventures. It is made by a partner company called as Xiaoyi but will be sold directly via the company’s official Mi website.

The Xiaomi Yi camera features a powerful Sony Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor of 16MP and can record videos at 1080p full HD resolution at 60 fps. To store the videos and images, you get 64GB storage inside. It can also record slow motion videos and time lapse effects.

Like the entry level GoPro Hero, the Xiaomi Yi Camera can be immersed in water up to 40 meters. It is also lighter than the Hero, weighing just 72 grams, making it ultra-portable. Like recently announced Xiaomi products, this particular camera can be remotely controller as well.

The Xiaomi Yi Action camera will be available for sale via flash sales from the Mi Store for 399 Yuan ($64). There’s a special travel edition of the device as well which comes with a selfie mount and stick. With the additional accessory, this particular version will cost $80. At the moment, the sale of the YiCamera is limited to China. But the company may release it in international markets later.

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