This phone’s selfie camera is one of the most talked about features of the device..
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that their Mi MIX 4 smartphone will be available from 10 August. Xiaomi has become quite famous for their smartphones in recent years. So much, in fact, that they overtook Apple and bagged second place in the global Q2 rankings of the most popular smartphone brands.
The hype around the release of the Mi 4 is a little more than one would usually expect. The main reason for this is the fact that so many leaks about the device have surfaced from China. Specifically, people have rumoured the release for months on end.
One of the most talked about features of the device is its selfie camera. Unlike traditional smartphones, the Mi 4’s selfie camera is not at the front of the device. Instead, Xiaomi opted to insert a smaller screen at the back of the phone, allowing users to take “selfies” with the quality of their proper camera attached also to the back of the device.
The main motivation for this is to ensure a 100% end-to-end screen on the front. Smartphone manufacturers have been trying to increase screen resolution and size as much as possible so that even marginal gains are now a win for these tech brands.
Other features rumoured to be part of the Mi 4 is the ability to accept wireless charging. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888+ chip, which means it should be pretty fast.
Xiaomi is a fairly new brand in South Africa, but according to market experts, due to their low price and high-tech features, they should gain even more popularity in our local market.