Ever since entering the Indian market, Xiaomi has predominantly focussed on the smartphone market. However, one look at the company’s Mainland China website and you realise that Xiaomi has a much more diverse repertoire. Xiaomi has launched power banks, air purifier, earphones and speakers as well but, these are accessories and never really ignite any excitement. However, most of the company’s smartphone launches have been excellent so far and has created enough anticipation around the brand.
On the 14th of February, however, that changed. Along with the much-awaited launch of the Redmi Note 5, the company unveiled its first-ever television in India. At a price of Rs 39,999 the Mi TV 4 offers a 4K LED display, smart TV functionalities and an enhanced UI based on Patchwall. No other 4K LED TV comes close to its price in the Indian market. In fact, it has been sold out within a couple of minutes every time it has gone on sale. Similarly, that is also its biggest issue. The TV is only available via flash sales which are extremely cumbersome.
However, Xiaomi appeared to have more things in the plan as it held a live stream launch 7th March. Everyone expected the company to launch a smart TV and so it did. At a price of Rs 13999 and 22999 for the 32 inch and 43 inch models of the Mi TV 4A, respectively. At such a price range, the Mi TV 4A is a great option for people who are on a tight budget. However, the 32 inch variant has a 720P display only. The 43 inch variant has a more respectable 1080P display albeit, the same internals.
However, along with the price, there are some major differences between the Mi TV 4A and Mi TV 4. So, let’s take a look at what differentiates these televisions from Xiaomi that has re-ignited the interest in the TV industry again!
Specifications
| Specifications | Mi TV 4 | Mi TV 4A 32 inch | Mi TV 4A 43 inch |
| Price | Rs. 39,999 | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 22999 |
| Display Size & Type | 55 inch LED |
32 inch LED |
43 inch LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 px 60Hz refresh rate Viewing Angle: 178º |
1366 × 768px 178 degree 60Hz refresh rate |
1920 x 1080px 178 degree 60Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | 64-bit Amlogic L962 | 64-Bit Amlogic L962 | 64-Bit Amlogic L962 |
| RAM | 2GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 1 x Ethernet 3 x HDMI 2.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi ac 802.11 a/b/g/n |
2 x USB 2.0 3 x HDMI 1 x Ethernet Wi-Fi ac 802.11 a/b/g/n |
2 x USB 2.0 3 x HDMI 1 x Ethernet Wi-Fi ac 802.11 a/b/g/n |
The Mi TV 4 at a price of Rs. 39,999 offers a lot of features that no other television at that price has. However, 32 inch model has a 720P display resolution which is a bit low by modern standards. But, at a price of Rs 13,999, there isn’t much to complain.
At the end of the day, however, all three TVs are a great deal. It all comes down to the user’s budget and expectations out of their TV.
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