Difference Between Various Xiaomi TV4

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1. The New MiTV5 Full Screen TV
2. The New MiTV Pro Full Screen
3. Android TV OS MiTV, The Global MiTV4?
4. Redmi 70  TV
5. Mi picture-on-wall TV
6. The New Full Screen Xiaomi TV (E series)
7. The New 75" MiTV
8. Different Model of 2018 MiTV 
9  Rumours about the New MiTV5 

The Global TV models with Android TV Operating System

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5 November 2019

The New MiTV5 Full Screen TV

Xiaomi has just introduced 2 new TV today.   They are MiTV5 and MiTV5 Pro. 

The TV5 have the following specification (with itallic fonts yet to be confirmed

Model	Xiaomi TV4	Xiaomi TV5 (to be confirmed are in italic font)	Xiaomi TV5 PRO (to be confirmed are in italic font)
Features	LED Smart TV,  4K HDR TV	LED Smart TV,  8K HDR TV	QLED Smart TV,  8K HDR TV
Screen Size	Various Sizes from 32" to 75"	3 sizes,  55”,65” and 75”	3 sizes,  55”,65” and 75”
Marketing Date	2017 May	Nov 2019 (55” & 65”) DEC 2019 (75”)	DEC 2019
Price		55” 2999; 65” 3999; 75” 7999	55” 3699; 65” 4999; 75” 9999
Screen Ratio	16:09	16:09	16:09
Screen Type		Full Screen	Full Screen
Display Specification
Thickness (mm)		5.9	5.9
Display Type	LED	LED	QLED (Quantum Dot)
Resolution	4K（3840*2160）	4K ; Support 8K	4K; Support 8K
Viewing Distant	4.0 metres	4.1-5.0 metres
Backlight	LED	Ditto same	Ditto same
Backlight source	Edge LED （E-LED）	Ditto same	Ditto same
Viewing Angle	178°	Ditto same	Ditto same
Refresh rate	60Hz	Ditto same	Ditto same
Response Time	8ms	6ms	6ms
Display Capability	HDR supported,  Dynamic Backlight Control	HDR supported supported,Dynamic Backlight control	HDR+,4 K display 8K supported  thro' USB @ 24fps
Sound Specification
Sound System	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD with virtual sound surrond	Dolby Audio DTS-HD  with Virtual Sound Surround System	Dolby Audio DTS-HD with Virtual Sound Surround System
Distance Speech	NA	4 Mic	4 Mic
Auto Adjust Sound	Supported	Ditto same	Ditto same
Speaker System	Internal	Ditto same	Ditto same
Sound Power	8W×2	Ditto same	Ditto same
Input/Output
HDMI connection	3*HDMI2.0（One with ARC）	Ditto same	Ditto same
AV		One set	One set
USB	1×USB2.0	Ditto same	Ditto same
	1×USB3.0	Ditto same	Ditto same
Sound output	1×S/PDIF Output	Ditto same	One set
Others	Ethernet	Ditto same	Ditto same
Hardware Specification
CPU	4 Core 64 Bits Cortex 53 1.8GHz	4 Core 64 Cortex A55	Ditto same
GPU	Mali-T830 MP2 up to 750MHz	Mali-G31 MP2	Ditto same
Internal Memory	2GB	3GB	4GB
Storage Memory	8GB	32GB	64GB
Operating System	PatchWall	Patchwall	Patchwall
AI	Miracast	Airplay,  Miracast & Mi Home devices
USB Media Playing	Supported	Ditto same	Ditto same
Video Decoder	AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	Flash Video (.flv, .f4v, .f4p, .f4a, .f4b)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	H.263	Ditto same	Ditto same
	H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video	Ditto same	Ditto same
	H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC	Ditto same	Ditto same
	MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	QuickTime (.mov, .qt)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	MPEG-4	Ditto same	Ditto same
	TS (MPEG Transport Stream, .ts, .tsv, .tsa)	Ditto same	Ditto same
	VP8	Ditto same	Ditto same
Blue Tooth	4.2	4.2
WiFi(WLAN)	Supported	Supported	Supported
Dimension and Weight
Dimension	With Stand：1232.1×791.1×216.5mm	55”:  1227x773x275 mm 65”:  1446x898x308 mm 75”: 1677x1038x307 mm
	Without Stand：1232.1×730.6×4.9mm
Weight	Without Stand：17.2kg	Without  Stand: 55”: 17.0kg 65”: 24.8kg 75”: 32.6 kg	Without Stand: 55"  :17 kg 65"  :24.8kg 75"  :32.6kg
		With stand 55”: 17.21kg 65”: 25.2 kg 75”: 33.4 kg	With stand 55"   : 17.21kg  65"   : 25.2 kg 75”: 33.4kg
Other specification
Power Supply	100-240V	Ditto same	Ditto same
Power Consumption	155W	55" 140W 65" 180W 75" 205W	55" 145W 65" 180W 75" 190 W
Standby Power	≤0.5W	Ditto same	Ditto same
Remote Control	Infrared,  Bluetooth with voice	Ditto same	Ditto same
Languages	Chinese,  convertible to English by apps	55"  https://www.mi.com/mitv5/55/specs 65"  https://www.mi.com/mitv5/65/specs  75" https://www.mi.com/mitv5/75/specs	55"  https://www.mi.com/mitv5pro/55/specs 65"  https://www.mi.com/mitv5pro/65/specs 75" https://www.mi.com/mitv5pro/75/specs

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 24 September 2019 Update

The New MiTV Pro Full Screen

Xiaomi introduced a new TV yesterday.  It is the MiTV Pro series which has a faster CPU and twice the storage memory of 32GB; it claimed to be 63% faster and used 53% less energy.  The new TV features a full screen like the previous models except it has a metallic case and an aluminum alloy base for better heat dissipation with an elegant look.

MiTV Pro uses Mali G31 GPU which was said to be equivalent to Mali 400,  one of the most success and efficient products of ARM.   It is meant to save energy as well as space because it has a smaller built.  However, there is no test report about the performance when compare with other MiTVs that use Mali-450 which has a higher clock speed.

Model	MiTV4  65”	MiTV4 65” (E series) Full Screen	MiTV4A  65”	RedMi 70”	MiTV Pro Full Screen
Type	Full Screen Bezel less	Full Screen Bezel less	Reduced Frame	Thicker Frame	Full Screen Bezel less
Size	65”	65”	65”	70”	43”, 55”,65”
Resolution	4K (3840x2160)	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same	4K but 8K Ready
Price @ May 19	RMB 2699	RMB 3249	RMB 2699	RMB 3399	RMB 1499, 2399, 3399
Viewing Angle	1780	Ditto same	Ditto same	1780	1780
CPU
Type	Amlogic	Amlogic	Amlogic	Amlogic	Amlogic T972
Speed	1,5 GHz	1.5 Ghz	1.5 Ghz	nm	1.9 Ghz
Model	Cortex A53	Cortex A53	Cortex A53	Cortex A53	Cortex A55
core	4	4	4	4
Bits	64	64	64	64
RAM	2 GB	2GB	2GB	2 GB	2GB
Flash	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB	16 GB	32GB
GPU	Mali 450 750 MHz	Mali-450 750Mhz	Mali-450 750 Mhz	Mali-450 750 Mhz	Mali-G31 MP2 550 Mhz
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz	60 Hz	60 Hz	60 Hz
Dynamic Backlight	Not Supported		Not supported
Dynamic Response	8 mSec		8 mSec
Contrast Ratio	1200:1		1200:1
HDR10	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Wifi	2.4 /5 Ghz	2.4 /5 Ghz	2.4/5 Ghz	2.4/5 Ghz	2.4/5 Ghz
Bluetooth remote	Supported	Supported	Supported	Support	BLE 4.2
Infra Red remote	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Appearance	4.99mm thick Metallic back Full Screen Bezel less	Thicker but full screen; slim-frame and ultra-narrow bezels	Slightly thicker Plastic Reduced  frame	Piano Finish;  thicker frame	Metallic reduced frame Full screen
Voice control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	AIoT Intelligence that can control other home appliances
Digital Sound Decoder	Dolby Audio/DTSＨＤ	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD	Dolby Digital	DOLBY AUDIO、DTS- HD
Speaker Power	2x8W	2x8W	2x8W	2x8W	2x8Watts
Stand & Wall mount	Yes	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
IO connection	HDMI 2.0 (3; 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (2) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection	Ditto same as MiTV4 65”	Ditto same as MiTV4 65”	HDMI 2.0 (3 ; 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (2) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection	HDMI 2.0 (3 ; 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (2) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection
Sound Bar	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Power Consumption	180 Watts	160 Watts	180 Watts	170 Watts	CPU claimed to be 63% faster and uses 53% less energy 190 Watts
	https://www.mi.com/mitv4A/65/specs	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e65a/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitv4A/65/specs	https://www.mi.com/redmitv/70/specs	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screenpro/e65s/specs

 

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1 September 2019 Update

Android TV OS MiTV,  The Global MiTV4

Most MiTVs sold in Singapore  are imported direct from China.  These TVs with  Patchwall OS are  designed mainly for Chinese market.  They does not have Google Assistant and Google Play although they can play YouTube and Netflix Video using the modded apps.

Recently,   the importers are bringing-in MiTV called "Global Version" with Android TV OS.  They have Google Assistance which is equivalent to Google Play Services used in Android Phones.   This Google Assistance enable a "washed down"  Google Play to be used to download and install some popular TV apps.    It is a "washed down" Google Play because  it shows only those apps that can be played on Android TV.  Unlike phones,  Android TVs are designed strictly for video viewing and came in much later with little software support.

Difference Types of  Global MiTV4 with Android TV OS

Technically,  there is not much difference between the MiTVs except for the operating system.  The new MiTV4 with Android TV OS could come from 2 sources

1.  From India where Xiaomi has a partnership with Dixon Technology to manufacture Android LED TV for the Indian market.   This MiTV would usually come with the usual analogue TV tuner and would not have the  DVB-T2 digital tuner. They are marketed as MiTV4 Pro.  The new models have Android TV OS.  Their specification is as here.   The Indian model has several models with different ending such as L55M-AN or AL or AI etc

2.  From Hong Kong or from Russia which is specially designed for EU and other Global market.  The Hong Kong Global MiTV will come equipped with  DVB-T2 digital tuner.  Some are marketing it with a new model name,  starting with V5 such as V53R for 55",  V57R for 43" and V52R for 32".   They are probably from a Xiaomi's Authorised Distributor called  JIYISHIHOU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED in ShenZhen.   The Russian models are known to have model name ending with 5ARU.    It is from another Xiaomi's Authorised Distributor in China.

The Indian's Global models has Netflix built-in whereas those models from Hong Kong and Russia do not for some reasons.    The difference can be seen from the remote controller. 

Differences Between Patch Wall and Android TV OS 

Android TV in MiTV is developed to cater for the markets in India,  Indonesia and other English speaking countries.  It was sold like hotcakes when it was introduced in India last year.

	Patch Wall OS	Android TV OS
Type	AI enable system that will arrange program contents according to user’s preferences	A system developed by Google that allows a  special Google Play store for TV to be used
Market	Created by Xiaomi and used mainly in China market	An universal Android TV OS that is used also by many other TV manufacturers
Google Services	Not Available	An equivalent Google Assistance is available
Google Play	Not Available	A “wash down” version of Google Play Store  is available for Apps installation
Playable Apps
Google Chrome	Special version available through Aptiode apps	Available through Google Play Store and Aptiode apps
YouTube	Ditto same as above	Ditto same as above
YouTube 4K	Playable @ HD	Playable @ HD
Smart YouTube	Available by downloading from Smart YouTube	Ditto same as left
Netflix	Only modded version available through Aptiode apps	Ditto same as left
Netflix 4K	Not available as devices is not Netflix certified	Ditto same as left
Amazon Prime Video	Only modded version are available	Ditto same as left
Setting for TV adjust	Only the essentials are  available	Standard setting such as resolution and playback adjustment are available

Please refer to this page for detailed technical comparisons between the various Xiaomi Global TVs


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29 August 2019 Update
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#MiTV4 model, MiTV4 65",  RedMi 70"

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Redmi 70” TV

Xiaomi announced a new TV today.  It is called Redmi TV (红米电视).   It was supposed to come in 2 sizes,  the 70” and the 40”.  Presently,  Xiaomi came out only the 70” with a price around RMB3,800.

What’s New?

There are not much new things about Redmi TV 70“ except for the following when compared to the MiTV4 model

a)   The screen is 60% larger than 55"

b)   Having  16 GB of storage memory instead of 8 GB;

c)   Having a thicker frame,  doing away slim frame which means the screen will allow direct backlight to be mounted;

d)   Having a RedMi Logo instead of Mi logo

Model	MiTV4 55”(E55C) Full Screen	MiTV4 65” (E65A) Full Screen	RedMi 70”
Type	Full Screen Bezel less	Full Screen Bezel less	Thicker Frame
Size	55”	65”	70”
Resolution	4K	4K	4K
Price @ May 19	RMB 2249	RMB 3249	RMB 3799
Viewing Angle	1780	Ditto same	nm
CPU
Type	Amlogic	Amlogic	Amlogic
Speed	1,5 GHz	1.5 Ghz	nm
Model	Cortex A53	Cortex A53	Cortex A53
core	4	4	4
Bits	64	64	64
RAM	2 GB	2GB	2 GB
Flash	8 GB	8 GB	16 GB
GPU	Mali 450 750 MHz	Mali-450 750Mhz	Mali-450
HDR	Supported	Supported	Supported
Wifi	2.4 /5 Ghz	2.4 /5 Ghz	2.4/5 Ghz
Bluetooth remote	Supported	Ditto same	Ditto Same
Appearance	Full screen; slim-frame and ultra-narrow bezels	Ditto same	Piano Finish;  thicker frame
Voice control
Digital Sound Decoder	Dolby Audio/DTSＨＤ	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD	Dolby Digital
Wall mount	Yes	Ditto same
IO connection	HDMI 2.0 (3; 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (2) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection	Ditto same as MiTV4 55”	HDMI 2.0 (3 ; 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (2) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection
Sound Bar	Nil	Nil
Power Consumption	160 Watts	160 Watts
	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e55a/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e65a/specs/

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 25 July 2019 Update

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#MiTV4 model, MiTV4 65"

Mi Picture-on-wall TV

Xioami has introduced a new TV this Spring and called it " Mi picture-on-wall TV” at RMB 6999 or about SGD$1,400/=.

http://blog.mi.com/en/2019/04/24/mi-mural-tv-65-offers-picture-on-wall-tv-experience-at-rmb-6999/

This 65" TV can be mounted directly onto the wall just like a picture frame that hangs flat against the wall.  It has to have a special set up as there isn't having much space at the back of the TV for proper ventilation.   

The electronics etc are all located in sound bar.

The specification is almost the same as other MiTV4 with 1.8 Ghz CPU,  2 GB of RAM and  32 GB of storage memory. The GPU is  Mali-T830 750MHz.   The TV has a special microphone system that will allow one to use voice control features even at a distance. Users can use the microphone voice control system  to search for movies, check weather,  It can control other appliances in the apartment even when the TV is turned off.

The only snag is that  like any other MiTV,  this TV does not have VP9 video decoders that can play Youtube 4K movies and also not Netflix certified to play 4K Netflix movies.   One would need external set top box like MiBox S  to play YouTube and Netflix 4 K movies.
The specification can be view here.


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30 April 2019 
 

The New Full Screen Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi came out with the new full screen TV in April 2019.   There are 4 models,  32",  45", 55" and 65".     The specification is as follows

 

Model	MiTV4 32”  (E32A)	MiTV4 43”  (E43A)	MiTV4 55”  (E55C)	MiTV4 65” (E65A)
Type	Full Screen Bezel less	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Size	32”	45”	55”	65”
Price @ May 19	RMB 1040	RMB1649	RMB 2249	RMB 3249
Viewing Angle	1780	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
CPU
Type	Arm Advanced Multi core	ditto same	Amlogic	Amlogic
Speed	1,5Ghz	Ditto same	1,5 GHz	1.5 Ghz
Model			Cortex A53	Cortex A53
core			4	4
Bits	64	64	64	64
RAM	1 GB	1 GB	2 GB	2GB
Flash	4GB	8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
GPU	Arm Advanced Multi core	Ditto same	Mali 450 750 MHz	Mali-450 750Mhz
HDR			Supported	Supported
Wifi	2.4 Ghz	Ditto same	2.4 /5 Ghz	2.4 /5 Ghz
Bluetooth remote	Supported	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Appearance	Full screen	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Voice control
Digital Sound Decoder	DTS HD	Ditto same	Dolby Audio/DTSＨＤ	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD
Wall mount	yes	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
IO connection	HDMI 2.0 (2 & 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB (1) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection	Ditto same except it is 1 additional USB	Ditto same except has only 2 USB and 3 HDMI,  one with ARC	Ditto same as MiTV4 55”
Sound Bar	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Power Consumption	50 Watts	70 Watts	160 Watts	160 Watts
	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e32a/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e43a/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e55a/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitvall-screen/e65a/specs/

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The New 75" MiTV

Xiaomi introduced a new 75" model in June 2018.  The new75" is just like the 55" except it has a large flash memory of 32 GB instead of 8 GB for storage of more Apps.   It is different from the 65" as it does not have external sound bar;  therefore,  will consume less electricity.   The 75" is only a few hundred RMB more than the 65".    Here is the latest spec comparison

Model	MiTV4  49” & 55”	MiTV4 65” Original	MiTV4 65” New (All in one)	MiTV4 75”
Type	4K Samsung or LG	4K	4K	4K
Size	49” & 55”	65”	65”	75”
Price @ Feb 19	49” = RMB 2999 55” = RMB3699	RMB 8499	RMB 5999	RMB 8999
Viewing Angle	1780	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
CPU
Type	Amlogic T968	Amlogic T966	Amlogic	Amlogic
Speed	1,8Ghz	Ditto same	1,5 GHz	1.8 Ghz
Model	Cortex A53	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
core	4	4	4	4
Bits	64	64	64	64
RAM	2 GB	3 GB	3 GB	2GB
Flash	8GB	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB
GPU	Mali-T830 MP2  750Mhz	Ditto same	Mali 450	Mali-T830 MP2  750Mhz
HDR	HDR10 supported	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Wifi	802.11ac	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Bluetooth remote	4.2 BLE	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Appearance	4.9 mm thick panel;  almost frameless	Ditto same	Ditto same	11.4 mm Golden metal frame
Voice control	yes	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
Dolby Sound	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD	DOLBY ATMOS DTS-HD	DOLBY DTS-HD	DOLBY AUDIO DTS-HD
Wall mount	yes	Ditto same	Ditto same	Ditto same
IO connection	HDMI 2.0 (3 & 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB 2.0 (1) USD 3.0 (1) Internet DB5 (1) Back connection	Ditto same except it is located in the sound bar with special Displayport cable to connect to the 65” screen	Ditto same except has only 2 USB	Ditto same as MiTV4 55”
Sound Bar	Nil	4x 2.25” mid range + 2x20mm high range 2x 1.5” mid range at the side and 2x3” high range on top of sound bar 1 x 6.5” woofer 80Watt output using 2.5 mm cable	Nil	Nil
Power Consumption	150~155 Watts	210 Watts	130 Watts	190 Watts
	https://www.mi.com/mitv4/65/specs/ External speaker for 55: (new)	https://www.mi.com/mitv4/65/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitv4/65aio/specs/ /	https://www.mi.com/mitv4/75/specs/

 

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25 July 2018

Different Model of 2018 MiTV

Xiaomi TV introduced several model for Xiaomi TV4.  They are  namely TV4,  4A,  4C,  4S and 4X.

Brief History

Xiaomi TV4 was first introduced in Las Vegas in January 2017 at the CES 2017 Exhibition.   Then the model came together with a sound bar for various models and the price tag was high.   May be due to competition,   Xiaomi introduced a cheaper version Xiaomi TV4A in April  2017 without sound bar and slashed the price down to acceptable range and the set sold well after that.   It then introduced Xiaomi TV4C in July 2017 with some modifications on the bezel or frame.   May be because of the successful  sale thereafter,  they re-introduced Xiaomi TV4 as a premium model from Sept 2017 after omitting the sound bar from 55" and smaller sized TV.  
May be Xiaomi noticed that many Indian tourists went to China to buy Xiaomi TV,  they launched the sale of Xiaomi TV in India in February 2018;  initially with TV4 55" model and then with other models. TV4 were sold out in seconds even after they launched the 3rd batch of sale at the fitzpatrick.

May be because of customers' request,  Xiaomi introduced  4S and 4X subsequently with very slight technical modifications.   The main differences are in the design of the bezel or frame and also,  they moved the IO connections from the back  to the side of the TV.

Differences

The difference of various model is display here (Note: scroll table to the left to read)

Model	4	4A	4C	4S	4X
Type	4K Samsung or LG	4K Samsung/LG/CSOT* (Except 43" & 49" FHD)	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
LED Panel	TN	TN	TN	IPS	TN
CPU	2GB + 8GB	2GB + 8GB except for 32" & 43"	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Type	Amlogic T968 (45/55") T966(65")	Amlogic T962	Ditto  as 4A Except 32”	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
Speed	1,8Ghz	1.5Ghz	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Model	Cortex A53	Cortex A53	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
core	4	4	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Bits	64	64	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
GPU	Mali-T830 MP2  750Mhz	Mali-T450 MP5 750MHz	Ditto  as 4A Except  32”	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Core	2+2	5	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
RAM		2 GB DDR4	Ditto  as 4A   1GB (43”)	Ditto  as 4C	Ditto as 4C
Flash		8GeMMC5.1	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
Capacity	2GB(49/55") 3GB (65") +32GB	23G or 8GB(43") 4GB(32”)	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
HDR	HDR10 supported	HDR10 (43" & 49" 1080P)	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A	Ditto  as 4A
Wifi	802.11ac	802.11ac	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Bluetooth remote	4.2 BLE	4.2 BLE except 43” infra red	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Appearance	4.9 mm thick panel;  almost frameless	Thin frame/Bezel	Piano finished frame/Bezel; 55" curve screen	Metal frame/Bezel	Piano finished frame/Bezel; 55" straight screen
Voice control	yes	yes in 49、55、65	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Dolby Sound	yes	yes	Ditto  as 4A 32” No Dolby	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Wall mount	yes	yes	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
Cost 55"	3699	2599	2699	3299 (55”)	2399
Size (inch)	49,55,65，75	43、49、50, 55、65	32”, 43、50, 55	Ditto  as 4C except 55” Curved	55”
IO connection	HDMI 2.0 (3 & 1 with ARC) S/PDIF(1) AV in (1) DTMB (1) USB 2.0 (1) USD 3.0 (1) Internet DB5 (1) Woofer (1 for 65") DC input (1 for 65") Back connection	Ditto  as 4 Back connection except for 50" manufactured after 4S has side connection	Ditto  as 4A 32” HDMI (2) USB (1) Also external Speakers for 50,55.  Integrated speaker for 55" available.	Ditto as 4C Except side connection for HDMI & USB	Ditto as 4C
Sound Bar	only for 65"	No sound bar	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto  as 4A	Ditto as 4A
	https://www.mi.com/mitv4/65/specs/ External speaker for 55: (new)	https://www.mi.com/mitv4A/55/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitv4c/55/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitv4s/55q/specs/	https://www.mi.com/mitv4x/55/specs/

 *  CSOC ： Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd

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Why MiTV Cannot Display HDR (High Dynamic Range) Pictures?

 28 December 2019 update

Does the New MiTV5 Pro with QLED has HDR?

In December 2019,  Xiaomi came up a new model called MiTV5 Pro that has HDR+.  This TV has QLED panel.  This time, Xiaomi did not has such HDR qualification about TV supporting only HDR. Nonetheless, the brochure did not say what is the brightness level.
15 May 2019

#MiTV, HDR,  HDR10, bt2020,bt709   https://tinyurl.com/y3znhsb5

Many Chinese made TV like Hisense,  SkyWorth,  ChangHong, Konka, Philips, TCL, MiTV including some model of SONY are all claiming their TVs has [4K+HDR] but if one starts to play YouTube or Netflix movies,  one will find that these TVs cannot display the HDR pictures on the screen.  

Why?

To play HDR picture on the screen,  one must have 2 components

1.   The HDR decoder

2.   The HDR screen

Most of the Chinese made TVs,  like MiTVs,  have only HDR decoder.  However, they do not have the correct  LED screen to display HDR pictures.  Some TVs have specified  neither components but they also claimed that they could display  HDR pictures

Are they Cheating?

Many have claimed that the manufacturers are cheating but if one look carefully at their advertisement,  one will find that they are deceiving and not cheating

For example,  Xiaomi clarified in smaller characters that their TVs support HDR and added that the TVs  have only the decoders.  

What is HDR?  

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.   It is a recent technology initially created for cameras but subsequently developed also for other display devices such as TVs.  HDR will enhance color display of playing devices resulting in deeper and richer colors as  shown in the following picture

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How do we know TV has HDR?

1)  Check the Specification of the TV sets

HDR TV is those TV that has peak brightness  greater or equal 800 cd/m2 according to the CESI/TS 008-2016 standard as shown below 

Standard	Description	Brightness (cd/m2)
CESI/TS 008-2016	HDR specification	Peak Brightness		HDR Support(1.0)	HDR (1.0)	HDR Support (2.0)	HDR (2.0)
			LCD	>=500	>=800	>=600	>=1000
			OLED	>=400	>=540	>=450	>=500
		Black color Brightness	LCD	<=0.1	<=0.05	<=0.1	<=0.05
			OLED	<=0.0005	<=0.0005	<=0.005	<=0.0005

One could easily find that MiTV does not have HDR display as  it never disclose the following HDR specifications

1)  Rec 2020 

2)  Peak Brightness

In the above example,  LG and Sony are also not fully complying with the HDR requirement.  They claimed that their TVs could display about 70% and not full HDR under the row  [Rec 2020]

2)   Play the Movies in YouTube or Netflix

In Netflix,  if a playing device can display HDR,   the heading of the Netflix will display the word [HDR]

In YouTube,  it will display the following details when [Stats for Nerds] button is pressed

If the movie is running HDR,  one should read [bt2020] instead of [bt709] as shown  under the Color section, .

One can ask the vendors to show that their TVs can display HDR properly before buying..

What are Rec 2020,  bt2020 and bt709?

They are simply a [color space] or pattern drawn in a color diagram called Chromaticity Diagram. Bt20202 is an abbreviation for Rec 2020 which means the picture is in 10-bit HDR mode.  Bt709 will mean picture is just in 8-bit ordinary high definition mode.  

What is  CESI standard;  Is it Reliable?

CESI stands for  China Electronics Standardization Institute; it is one of the testing body in China.  Even SamSung also asked them to do testing work for them

Can I get HDR Picture Using MiBox S or Shield?

The answer is No.   If the TV cannot display HDR,  having a MiBox S or Shield that has the HDR decoder will not be able to display HDR on TVs that do not have HDR LED panels..

Aren’t there other Standards for HDR?

There is the VESA (Video ElectronicsStandards Association)  certified DisplayHDR standard

VESA also  have a HDR Display testing tool but it can onlybe  played on Windows 10

Power Consumption of HDR

HDR is a good to have feature for better TV picture quality but  it has the disadvantage of having to  consume 50% more energy to watch a movie.   Because  of the higher brightness and power requirement,  the ordinary type of LED panel might not be expected to last longer than similar LED panel without HDR.    

Can MiBox S Play Dolby Atmos and Other 7.1 Sound Files?

14 May 2019

# MiBox S,  MiTV4,  Atmos sound,  DTS sound  https://tinyurl.com/y2kprjzq

Many people were doubtful about MiBox being able to play Atmos and other DTS 7.1 sound files because there were many complaints about MiBox S not even able to play digital sound in 5.1.  

Is This True?

It was true when MiBox S was first released in Oct 2018;  then MiBox S has a brand new Android TV OS called Oreo 8.1 which is different from the MiBox 3 Global Version.  Its US website and the box indicated that MiBox S could only play “DTS HD”

Xiaomi amended and updated its OS in early Jan 2019.  The new ones have  the following picture and are able to play  “2.0+digital output”.

 

What is Dolby Audio  2.0+Digital Output ?

It simply means the device is capable to play Dolby Audio digital to give DTS Digital Surround® audio streams to a receiver or audio playing device.  In addition,  it is also capable to provide a 2-channel analog output,  allowing old analogue receiver or headphone to be used as it has the appropriate converter to do the work.

What Files Were Playable?

Almost all the files downloaded from Digital Theatre or Demo World are playable in MiBox S.

How to Test?

One does not not need to own expensive 7.1 sound surround system to test if MiBox S.   One would need only a KODI player like KODI 18 Leia.  The earlier version like KODI 17.3 can play sound file up to 5.1

Demo Audio Files

One can download the audio files from the following sources

Digital Theatre

Demo World (Need to disable Ad Block)

KODI Sample

Test Results

Test File	Type	Audio Setting in KODI (Double click to enlarge picture)
dts__orchestra_short_lossless-DWEU.mkv	DTS-HD HRA 7.1
DTS_X_OUT_OF_THE_BOX_15-thedigitaltheater.mkv	DTS-HD MA 7.1
dts_living_world_of_audio_v1_lossless_1080p-thedigitaltheater.mkv	DTS-HD MA 7.1
DTS_HD_OUT_OF_THE_BOX_60-thedigitaltheater.mk	DTS-HD MA 7.1
Dolby_Spheres_v1_Lossless-thedigitaltheater.mkv	TrueHD 7.1
Dolby_Conductor_Lossless_ATMOS-thedigitaltheater.mkv	TrueHD 7.1
Dolby_Catalyst_Lossless-thedigitaltheater.mkv	TrueHD 7.1