Xiaomi Yi Action Camera launched for $64


Xiaomi has announced a low cost GoPro like camera that is called as Yi Action Camera. The waterproof portable camera is priced at 399 CNY i.e $64 and is currently available only in China.

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The Yi Action Camera has a 16-megapixel camera which uses Sony’s Exmor R BSI CMOS image sensor and records video at 1080p (60 frames per second). It features slow motion and adjustable time-lapse shooting modes. Xiaomi says the camera is waterproof for up to 40 meters underwater, just like GoPro. Weighing 72 grams comes with 64GB storage.

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The Yi camera starts from 399 Yuan for the camera along, or 499 for the camera and selfie rod.  In comparison, the GoPro Hero3+ Silver offers similar specs and is priced at $300. Similar to its smartphones, Xiaomi will sell the Yi Action camera via small batches of lash sale but only in China.


Author: Sneha Bokil

Sneha Bokil is a tech enthusiast and is currently using OnePlus 3T but she still treasures her Nokia N70 (M). You can follow her on Twitter @snehabokil and on Google+