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Xiaomi Mi 4c - user opinions and reviews

Xiaomi Mi 4c
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  • Released 2015, September
    132g, 7.8mm thickness
    Android 5.1.1, up to 7.0, MIUI 10
    16GB/32GB storage, no card slot
  • 0.2% 10,017,139 hits
  • 347 Become a fan
  • 5.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2/3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 808
  • 3080mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • An0n
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  • 25 Jun 2022

JackieBoy, 01 Apr 2022My Mi 4c has been rolling for 5 years now. Specs are insufficient here. It has OTG support and... moreLatest byzyb lineage I assume? Mine for easily overheat of I try one of those even just for few seconds. This device isn't made for those. Still, I appreciate fellow owner still sharing experiences. For anyone who's still wondering if this device is still adequate for these days, no, it's not. Unless what you do just basic phone call and SMS, with few very long light browsing or WhatsApp, telegram, it might hold, otherwise, it doesn't. I've changed the screen, got better with sharp lcd 75hz, swapped battery with OEM, install latest unofficial lineage, still, little hope to withstand nowadays apps.

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    • Herry sP
    • txp
    • 24 May 2022

    JackieBoy, 01 Apr 2022My Mi 4c has been rolling for 5 years now. Specs are insufficient here. It has OTG support and... moreWow that is amazing, and Now did you still use mi4c that phone?
    And how long you have been use it? What the about mi 4c phone you dont like it?
    Thank u very much.
    Greagat from Indonesia.

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      • JackieBoy
      • 35p
      • 01 Apr 2022

      My Mi 4c has been rolling for 5 years now. Specs are insufficient here. It has OTG support and can record video up to 4K@30FPS and 720P@120FPS.

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        • Anonymous
        • sxs
        • 27 Feb 2022

        Its not otg?

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          • BR79
          • BiN
          • 02 Jan 2022

          franekma, 07 Oct 2021Mi4c in 2021. Update 5 months on... + The portability of the Mi4c really is fantastic; it... moreContemplating a newer Xiaomi... just to have more security updates, but my Mi4c still works and is more than enough, to be honest... changed the battery once, the glass has not a single mark on it, in daily use since it came out!

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            • franekma
            • gEr
            • 07 Oct 2021

            Mi4c in 2021.
            Update 5 months on...

            + The portability of the Mi4c really is fantastic; it's comfortable to use one-handed with no strain at all.

            + It's fairly durable, too, having been through a few drops already with only cosmetic damage to the plastic back, which is very easy to replace.

            + I installed LineageOS 16/Android 9 and many apps that I need to run day-to-day are working perfectly. Performance is snappy.

            + The IR blaster has been an unexpected hit! It's been rather handy.

            + The selfie camera is in the correct position at the top of the screen, unlike my previous Mix 2S. Video calls are a dream.

            Sadly, this is where the praise ends. While the phone is powerful enough to run most of the applications I need, other aspects of the phone let it down.

            - I didn't realise just how much I relied on a snappy camera. Not one that takes professional photos with all the bells and whistles, just a reliable one that can capture the moment and not capture a blurry mess. It's been rather disappointing. I've taken a few stunning pictures, but only when the light was perfect, my hand was steady and the subject still. The problem is that other phones are capable of this every time, when the stars haven't aligned. It's just tiring.

            - The Mi4c was intended for the Chinese market and it's perhaps for that reason that I've had such a problem with my network connection. I don't live in a great place for LTE, but my previous Mix 2S was far more reliable. It's disappointing when my mobile internet works only in certain places in my town, depending on which hill I've climbed.

            While many apps do work, others don't. Now, this isn't a problem with the Mi4c directly, rather a fact of life of using LineageOS on a daily driver. And because I didn't put in the hours to get everything to work, I've got an incomplete phone, with some secure apps not working and bugged GPS. I reiterate though - this isn't a direct fault with either the Mi4c or LineageOS, rather my own sloppy work earlier this year.

            I will still attempt to rectify this last problem by working a bit on the LineageOS front, but I'm not sure whether I can recommend the Mi4c as a daily driver.

            I'm curious to see whether others have had the same problems and have come to similar conclusions.

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              • Tafwid Huda
              • tDQ
              • 12 Jul 2021

              An0n, 28 Mar 2021Lollipop bruh? Time to get updates. Either you flash the latest firmware without unlocking boo... moreWhy should I? don't fix what's not broken

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                • norsasono
                • KiI
                • 08 Jul 2021

                Still using it as my daily driver. Runs Android 9 (Mokee). God it's hot literally :-D but I don't care .. It fits in my hand very well ..

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                  • franekma
                  • p$b
                  • 23 Jun 2021

                  An0n, 19 Jun 2021I wish Xiaomi can recreate this little beast with newer chip, maybe with SD778, with updated h... moreI understand how you feel. I couldn't find a single device tha satisfied what I wanted from a phone.

                  I must not be the target customer for any smartphone company.

                  ~ I want a reasonably sized phone. 6 inches was too big.
                  ~ I don't want to spend a month's wages to buy one.
                  ~ I don't need four cameras.
                  ~ I do need a headphone jack.
                  ~ I want to be able to replace the battery myself.
                  ~ I don't care about prestige; it doesn't need an Apple logo.

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                    • An0n
                    • tDQ
                    • 19 Jun 2021

                    franekma, 02 May 2021I downgraded from the Mi Mix 2S to this phone and installed LineageOS 16 / Android 9 on it whi... moreI wish Xiaomi can recreate this little beast with newer chip, maybe with SD778, with updated hardware, camera. The only closest to this is Zenfone 8 now, but it's a flagship. The only turn down is the price.

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                      • franekma
                      • mMv
                      • 02 May 2021

                      I downgraded from the Mi Mix 2S to this phone and installed LineageOS 16 / Android 9 on it which is enough for my use case. Works fantastically; I'm very satisfied.

                      ~ Mi Mix 2S was far too big and heavy.
                      ~ I felt that the bezel-less design just meant unwanted touches on the screen around the edges.
                      ~ I don't take too many photos and don't play games at all on my device. My usage is more just calling, messaging, reading and watching YT.
                      ~ The only new device which was ≤5" was the iPhone SE, but at $400 it did not seem worth it.

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                        • An0n
                        • vgM
                        • 28 Mar 2021

                        Tafwid Huda, 30 Dec 20205 Years using this cheap beast and still rocking!! Pros : a. Good IPS display b. Faster G... moreLollipop bruh? Time to get updates. Either you flash the latest firmware without unlocking bootloader, that way you get Nougat, or go unlock bootloader after that, go to wjxxbsh GitHub, and install Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10. Most cons are still around (the hot, etc), but it runs on Android 10 without MIUI.

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                          • Tafwid Huda
                          • tDP
                          • 30 Dec 2020

                          5 Years using this cheap beast and still rocking!!

                          Pros :
                          a. Good IPS display
                          b. Faster GPS locking than my Docomo Phones/Tablet
                          c. Best Camera in price range
                          d. Lollipop still very snappy
                          e. Snappier keyboard than my Docomo's
                          f. Compact and thin on your palm
                          g. Better signal reception than my Docomo's
                          h. Easy to root
                          i. Audio jack and infrared

                          Cons :
                          a. 16GB storage without expansion
                          b. Aging battery needs to be replaced at least 1 time
                          c. Mediocre battery life
                          d. Aging LTE speed, but still LTE nonetheless
                          e. Aging CPU and 7ckng HOT!!
                          f. Type C, but gen.1


                          2020 still worth? Ofc no.. Try looking a used flagship one from 2017. This phone is more like a trophy for someone who buy at the right time in the past because how good and cheap it is..

                          Now I use it for Gmaps. My god, its very very accurate!! Maybe I flashed it with a right firmware for my country (7.1.4.0 LXKCNCK).

                          Aside for Gmaps, i use it as a hotspot and uses a cheap internet provider ($7 for 50GB a month).

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                            • Anonymous
                            • t7W
                            • 08 Sep 2020

                            MichaelR, 06 Oct 2019Hi. I can help you. Are you still interested? If so, reply to this message. Cheers.i cant connect to wifi

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                              • anony
                              • PA7
                              • 29 Nov 2019

                              Tegar Herlambang, 10 Aug 2019Hi, idk whats happen, but when i turn it on, it showing fasboot loop. can u help me to solve this?clear cache

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                                • MichaelR
                                • akL
                                • 06 Oct 2019

                                Tegar Herlambang, 10 Aug 2019Hi, idk whats happen, but when i turn it on, it showing fasboot loop. can u help me to solve this?Hi. I can help you. Are you still interested? If so, reply to this message. Cheers.

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                                  • Tegar Herlambang
                                  • XUu
                                  • 10 Aug 2019

                                  kronospoker.com, 24 Jul 2019I also still use it until nowHi, idk whats happen, but when i turn it on, it showing fasboot loop. can u help me to solve this?

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                                    • kronospoker.com
                                    • 61x
                                    • 24 Jul 2019

                                    dummy, 16 Apr 2019I have this phone (Mi 4C, 32/3 GB ram) since end of 2015 and it's still working good until now... moreI also still use it until now

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                                      • dummy
                                      • Kiq
                                      • 16 Apr 2019

                                      Voigt, 27 Feb 2019I also still use my Mi4c, but what I can really suggest is switching out the battery after a w... moreI have this phone (Mi 4C, 32/3 GB ram) since end of 2015 and it's still working good until now except the battery. I'd already changed the battery twice, maybe because of my usage for (battery-drainer) gaming.
                                      But overall, this phone is fine - as long as you feel comfortable with its display size which is considerably small these days.

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                                        • Voigt
                                        • 3SJ
                                        • 19 Mar 2019

                                        Anonymous, 14 Mar 2019please give me the battery link in ali expressAfter a bit of googling I chose Nohon BM35 back then. Personally I ordered from this specific shop:
                                        https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NOHON-BM35-BM36-BM22-BM45-BM46-Battery-For-Xiaomi-Mi-5-5S-4C-Redmi-Note-2/32856335444.html

                                        But probably most shops on Ali Express which carry this Battery are fine.

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