DPReview: Xiaomi Yi II action camera updates original with 4K video

Chinese company Xiaomi has updated its Yi action camera with a Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" sensor, improving its top resolution to 4K compared to the original model's 1080p maximum. The Yi II Action Camera also features an Ambarella A9SE75 chipset, a 155-degree wide-angle 7-layer optical glass lens and a 2.19" LCD rear touchscreen display.

According to Xiaomi, the internal 1400mAh battery allows for up to 120 minutes of video recording in 4K. Content is stored on a removable media card, with capacities of up to 64GB supported. Other features include a built-in speaker and microphone, dual-band Wi-Fi, and three color options: Rose Gold, White, and Black.

The international version of the Yi II Action Camera offers the following recording options:

• WVGA/240fps
• 720p/240fps
• 960p/120fps
• 1080p/120fps
• 1440p/60fps
• 2.5K/30fps
• 4K/30fps

The camera can be pre-ordered from GearBest for $249.99.

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