Xiaomi Mi 4C

Xiaomi Mi 4C is the company's new mid-range flagship released in September 2015. This innovative phone features many tricks up its sleeves, such Edge Tap, Fast Recharge, USB Type-C and Subway Mode.

Much like the Redmi line, Xiaomi Mi 4C comes in a variety of colour options. Unlike the Redmi Note 2, Xiaomi Mi 4C isn't as big in physical size, so it sure will be a selling point for many. The handset is available with either 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, or 3GB of RAM 32GB of internal storage.

Powering this device is a strong 3,080mAh battery, which is more than enough to last through the day. In any event, Mi 4C's battery is complemented with a Type-C USB port. The latter option will be able to speed up not only data transfer, but also replenish Mi 4C's charge up to 60% in a matter of 30 minutes by utilizing Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0.

Xiaomi Mi 4C features a great 5" Sharp 1080p Full HD screen boasting a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. With all the screen real-estate, Xiaomi manages to keep Mi 4C relatively compact, measuring 138.1mm x 69.6mm x 7.8mm. The phone weighs 132 grams, while providing plenty of processing power through incorporating a 6-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. All of this provides for a smooth and satisfying graphic user experience through the brand new MIUI 7. The latter has already become Xiaomi's trademark, as one of the best designed proprietary Android experiences out there, bearing a lot of resemblance to Apple iPhone 6 iOS.

Like other Xiaomi phones, the Mi 4C will come in different connectivity variations. ShopJoy only lists Mi 4C models that are compatible with major Australian networks, namely Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone

Xiaomi Mi 4C provides plenty of options for self-expression with dual cameras, a rear-facing 13 megapixel and a front-facing 5 megapixel selfie one. A number of photo enhancements are available for those who like to tweak and play with their images. Last but not least, the Edge Tap. A single tap on the screen edge allows you to snap pictures quickly, whereas double tap takes to back to the previous app.

Whether uploading photos, browsing the internet or watching videos, Xiaomi Mi 4C is all about powerful connectivity options, including 3G and 4G LTE, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, which could come in handy to those enjoying an occasional travel.

While Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a great deal, its larger overall size does not cater to all of the consumers. With respect to this it is worth noting that while Mi 4C does feature an awesome 5 inch Full HD screen, it is presented in a package that is quite a bit more compact, being almost 20mm lower in height and 10mm narrower as compared to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. Thus, we believe many of our buyers will find Xiaomi Mi 4C will suit their needs best, being an incredible value proposition, gracefully complemented by an Apple iPhone-inspired aesthetic and a buyer appeal all of its own.