#xiaomi yi camera

Last March, Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi, announced their very first ation camera called the Yi (Xiao Yi) with a design and form factor pretty close to the widely popular GoPro Hero cameras. Only this time, Xiaomi's version of the XiaoYi action cam comes with a very affordable price point -- 399 Yuan or around Php2,800. While we have serious doubt that Xiaomi Philippines will ever bring the XiaoYi action camera to the Philippines (perhaps thru another sale via Lazada), we were able to secure a couple of review units from GearBest which shipped it to us from Hong Kong. At first glance, the Yi sports camera has that very similar look and form factor as the GoPro and many of its contemporaries. Xiaomi didn't bother drawing up a new design although they've added a number of cosmetic changes to the chassis, like a two-tone finish which makes the Yi look less serious yet fun to use. For a really in-expensive camera, the Yi has a solid build and a nice colorful design. Another smaller light indicator at the back blinks when the camera is recording a video. At the bottom is a standard tripod mount (6mm screw) so you can basically attach this to any standard camera accessory you have around. Read more in our articles including "Xiaomi Yi Sport Camera unboxed, first impressions" and "Top dSLR Camera Picks under Php40k".