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Difference Between Various Xiaomi TV4

#MiTV4 model, Android TV OS  https://tinyurl.com/y9f2gvuc

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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
4K3840*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*HDMI2.0One 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 Stand1232.1×791.1×216.5mm
55:  1227x773x275 mm
65:  1446x898x308 mm
75: 1677x1038x307 mm

Without Stand1232.1×730.6×4.9mm


Weight
Without Stand17.2kg
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 AUDIODTS- 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/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
tinyurl :  https://tinyurl.com/y9f2gvuc
#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





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 25 July 2019 Update

tinyurl :  https://tinyurl.com/y9f2gvuc
#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/e43a/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)            




 

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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 495565
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)
49,55,6575
434950, 5565
32”, 4350, 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)           
 *  CSOC : Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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



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

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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?

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.    


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