@@elProducente yes, especially in Indonesia, with the 3.5mm microphone jack added on the camera. Of course you have to modify the camera first to improve the audio quality.
Great comparison and reviews! I really like the Xiaomi Yi action camera and I wanna buy it, but I'm skeptical about the whole focus/sound issues? were they perhaps fixed in the international versions? Is the focus really that bad? shall I go on and buy it or wait for maybe an upgraded 2.0 XiaoYi
+Mahmoud Nabih Hi, thanks for your feedback! The sound/focus issue got a lot better as there are hardly any problems reported recently. I think it will take a while until a newer version will be available
+Ivan Starikov I'm currently trying to find out. At the beginning there was only the talk of an international version. They now are branded US and EU Edition. I suspect them to be the same, but I'll check
+el Producente Any info yet on the differences between EU and US editions?Have asked various vendors with no replies as yet.Couldn't be the mains adaptor as they don't supply one.
+el Producente Thanks for replying.One vendor answered my question since and said the only difference is the certifications on the supplied battery.Quote" US edition has passed CE & CRUUS, EU has passed CE & KC."
+TheChameleon2008 Most "gyro stabilized" action cameras stabilize the video electronically, therefore the angle of view is smaller. They do a great jib, but gimbals are better.
el Producente Hi, yea i know gimbals are better but they are more $$$ also and its kinda weird that people use a gimbal that costs more then the camera alone. And yes the image gets a bit smaller but that shouldn't be a problem because even on my phone this feature is awesome. But what i kinbda wanted to know is why would people buy this Yi camera and not the Yi auto camera? Same sensor but better cpu and it has a screen :) And for 70 bucks on gearbest i think this camera is the best bang for your bucks. But what do you think? Also i came across a article you wrote bout the yi focus and said that 50cm is the best focus. Do you have this focus on all your camera's or just the one's that you think are unsharp? Hope you reply back because you seen to know what your talking about and thats pretty rare on youtube so ^5
+TheChameleon2008 The Yi Dash Cam is a totally different product for a different purpose. It has "just" a 3MP sensor. Reason is that it is better in low light performance for recording driving during night time. I also has "just" a very small built in battery, as it mainly is used powered via the car. Here's more info on that product: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/
+TheChameleon2008 Thank you very much for the feedback! As action cameras have a pretty small sensor so the hyperfocal range (where images seem to be sharp) is very wide. 50cm is pretty much the distance where the background is also sharp. I only corrected the Xiaomi Yi as it was completely out of focus, but that problem didn't occur for later built models, so the fine tuning in the factory should work out. Haven't done it for other cameras as I said, focus range is very wide and often not necessary.
el Producente Yea true but you know as a nerd you always want to touch your gadgets right? So even tho my Z23L looked oke i went for the focus fix because i dont use it as a selfiecam which need a closer focus. So i changed it from 25cm to around 50cm and must say its a bit better but i think i could get it more sharper but have to wait for better weather with good sun light. Main reason i want to use this camera is for filming landscapes and timelapses so hope this 50cm focus will do the trick :)
i've recently bought z25l chineese ver. but its come with steel battry door and 990mah battry written in china. but video wlty is not much satisfied. how do i solve this problem. plz inform me ASAP. THX
hello,i have green Z23L and battery 1010mah . battery door plastic, its chinese version? z23L only international? my camera run 30min.and battery,camera very hot . its bad battery or normal?sry for my english,thx
Thanks for a good video. I just bought the Chinese version in China. It is almost same with your black international version - no notch on the bottom, serial number start from Z23L, lens looks like same with your international version. Back door part is still plastic, also battery is China made 1010mA. I think there are some changes even on the Chinese version also.
+Bunji Kawanishi There were some changes on the hardware, you can read it on my blog. But interestingly we were not able to define the differences by the serial number: elproducente.com/different-xiaomi-yi-hardware-versions/ As for Chinese Z23L and International, the only 3 differences are notch, battery door and battery
+el Producente Yes, I read that. The new Chinese version also doesn't have notch. I think they are trying to share the most of components. But, don't understand well why they make two different version... Maybe higher price??? China one, it's still RMB 390-! Very good pricing.
hmm international version have a battery sony 990mah , but it's so durable when using time lapse, i like it and i will upgrade my xiaomi chinese version to international version , nice review .. thanks
I have been very happy with my Yi that I bought because of your videos. I even used it to film a motorcycle journey that I did to Morocco! I really think it is a gopro killer
+killerbanjo Hi, thanks for your feedback. I also like my YI very much. Have you seen the motorcycle shots in this video - Hopefully I can release the tutorial soon. Did some great shots at the race track!
Thanks. I've just order the international version. I don't see any guarantee on the website of the retailer selling the chinese + they seem to be small business comparing to the retailers selling the international camera.
Yi advised users to buy the international version outside China as the Chinese Version might only support Chinese language! Both versions have little differences, check them out here: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-camera-international-version/
Does the international version also need a focus adjustment? I was not impressed by the focus of my YI Action Camera when it came out of the box and had to fix it according to your (and others) instructions to get better sharpness in the background (horizon). Before that fix I bought an ELE Explorer Action Camera which showed me a huge difference in sharpness.
+Marcel van den Ende (orvqol) In this comparison video I used the chinese version where I did the focus fix and the international version where I didn't do anything. Seems they have that issue under control. Which Explorer? Some Action Cameras like the EKEN H9 have a small sensor and the pic looks sharper which I believe is due to the high contrast settings.
Okay, thanks because I didn't like to open and modify a new camera out of the box. I bought after my YI the original Elephone ELE Explorer 4K Ultra HD WiFi Action Camera because of the TFT screen on the back and lots of parts beside the camera in the box : www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_265306.html?wid=4 . Indeed the contrast is more with this camera and the sky is mostly with less detail as with the YI camera. Anyway, I take pleasure in using both cameras. Thanks for replying! Have a nice day!
Great comparison, take the Like)) I just do not understand about the series with IR filter and series without it. Which one is the best to take, and why? How and there to order the desired series(I live in Russia)?
+HIJACKER_TV Hi, during the production of the Chinese Version models with and without IR filter were produced. I don't know why. The international version didn't have it. If you live outside China I would order the international Version as YI announced that they will limit support for chinese models starting this year. Geekbuying is currently shipping the int. version bit.ly/1WHvIOl should be for free to Russia
International Version is available in black, white and green. Chinese Version in white and green. elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-camera-international-version/
I was a little skeptical when you said that dimensions on both cameras are the same. I noticed that the international version was a tiny bit smaller. I looked it up in the links you provided in the description and I can confirm the INTL version is smaller. INTL: 2.36 x 1.61 x 0.83 inches CN: 2.36 x 1.65 x 0.83 inches A tiny difference. But I fear that fitting a waterproof case on the INTL version might cause jiggling inside, since it is smaller and the case was designed for CN. Is it a problem? +el Producente
The difference must be so small that I didn't notice when putting them next to each other. In the video the different color might look one bigger than the other. I use both in the same case and didn't notice a difference, but I'll check again if one of them cause jiggling
Could be that they adapted the Chinese Version to match the international one. I think I saw a Chinese version also without the notch. Are you sure about Z25? There is no firmware for a "Z25" model.
can you switch the back door from both of them? chinese version backdoor used in international version and vice versa. I need your information. Thank you
Does IR filter makes differeces? I couldn't see any on the last 20 seconds, maybe because youtube ruin the quality. I see only signficant difference is IR filter and i want to buy Chinese version, what is your opinion?
gearbest says that witch CN version, app comes witch chinese language. Is that true? Do we need to buy international version in order to have app witch english language?
According to Yi, everyone outside Mainland China is advised to buy the International Version as support might be limited. Could be that Chinese Versions built in 2016 don't work with the English App. You can get the Int. Version on Aliexpress at Yi's official store: bit.ly/28OOm8H
I know its been a month since this post, but I just got chinese version and used the app from google play and it works excellent, and there are no language problems... it actually ask you if you want to change language
Seems like there are less problems with the app, I also had no problem to operate a Chinese YI 4K with an english language app. The biggest problem is to change language on the screen of a Chinese YI 4K, and that is a big issue: elproducente.com/yi-4k-chinese-version-vs-international-version/
First of all thumbs up (yes I did) for your in dept review. But there is question for me that still remains ... I'm looking for a cheap backup action cam. The YI is high on the list, but now I read that there is a diffrence in battery size between the International version and the Chinese version. Can you confir or deny this? images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61cdC7V4W6L._SL1200_.jpg Seems the EU version batteries are harder to find. And the camera on Amazon I find is not indicating this is a EU or International version. Any tips for me on the matter?
Frederik Zutterman hi and thanks for your Feedback! The cams on Amazon are international versions; actually it's pretty hard to get the Chinese version by now. Also the latest cams like Yi 4K and YI Lite are now standardized as one version.
Thank you for your quick replay! I would be interested in the regular YI (1) for my backup camera. Have you any knowled of the 2 diffrent batteries not being interchangable? Being the AZ13-1 vs AZ13-2
Please, which should I buy? Taking about the quality in material and video quality recording!! Help me! Is it too bad not having the IR filter on us edition?? Thank you
The latest revision of the Chinese version also don't have an IR filter. If you are living outside Mainland China Yi advises everyone to buy the international version (= US / EU edition) because of support
+el Producente thank you 😊 I live in Mexico and I have bought on ebay many times but this will be the first time I want to buy on banggood. What do you think? Is this a good website to buy? What about the support if I don't get my item?
+Alejandro Camacho I bought several times on Banggood and never experienced any troubles and got what I ordered. Support is also very good. They have not received the international version yet, the Chinese version is on sale: bit.ly/1M0F7iG
+el Producente thank you very much. I prefer tha international version, I will wait until it gets available, hope it could be very soon. My best regards from Mexico :)
Would somebody please help me? Wifi doesn't work no matter what I do. If I switch the camera on and press the wifi button it lights up but doesn't flash. I've reset the cam several times, did a software update, no success. I cannot connect the cam to the phone. Actually it records if I press the shutter button, but I'd like to get in to settings menu somehow. Thank you for help. International version.
This camera suport 2k video recorder at 30 fps? Buy this item in pre sale Gearbest, anuncied make movies up to 2k, but in the red box write up to 1080p 60 fps. Sorry for my english
Hi, Thank you for this video!! I'm actually living in Beijing and I was looking to buy this action cam. I think I cannot find the international version here so I gonna buy the chinese one. The problem is that I didn't understand if it is possible to change the language and to connect the chinese version cam to the english app? (I don't speak chinese) Thank you in advance,
Newer Chinese Version might not work with the App. Actually it is pretty hard to get the international version in China. Guess for YI 1 it is not that important; it is for YI 4K tough, as you can't change the language on the menu on the display: elproducente.com/yi-4k-chinese-version-vs-international-version/
That's why I said it is less important for YI 1 than for YI 2. My Chinese YI 1 works with english app, but can't guarantee that every cam will behave like this. Maybe you have a chance to try at a store.
+dreamwisperer Only difference I noticed in the picture is the different behavior when there are flares, as my Chinese Version has an IR filter. But be aware not all of them do!
On my international version, the video looks good when sunny with some clouds but it flares out and yellows the video when there are no clouds. Because I live in the valley of the sun I end up adding a UV lens which works out good. I am not to happy with the Yi remote. I ride motorcycles and the remote does not give me the flexibility of control like my GIT2 camera's remote.
Xiaoyi advised everyone outside China to buy the International Version (EU Edition, US Edition,... they are all the same). The Chinese version might not see full (language) support.
Dota2 World same as with YI 1, there is an international version an then several editions (us version, eu version, Spain version,...) they just refer to the manual. From the hardware they are the same. You just can't install an international firmware on a Chinese version
Does the chinese version work with the English app? I would assume it would, but I'm looking at this camera on eBay and it says in the description "NOTE: App language is Chinese"
No way! I watched or read somewhere else recently that it works with both english and chinese app, but that could have been published before Feb 2016... I hope there is a way to revert the firmware or something... I have already ordered one from China.
+el Producente I will be in contact if my Yi cannot connect with the the English app after I receive it. I'll google for the hack, but if I can't find it, I'll try contact you...
is it good enough for making youtube videos? i mean is it better than mobile phones having 1080p 60 fps? otherwise what is the point in buying this if i can do with mobile phones.
Main point for action cameras is using them during activities. They are cheaper, smaller, more robust and have an underwater case. I wouldn't use my phone in situations I use my action camera (mount it on a bike, use it during climbing or surfing,...), because if it breaks, I loose more money and important data on my phone.
Could be I'm not sure. It's definitely more important for YI Dashcam and YI 4K, as you can't change the language on the camera's LCD screen! elproducente.com/4k-xiaomi-yi-action-camera-2-review/
What is the app language when you use the chinese version? It´s only in chinese or you can change to english? I want to buy it and the chinese version it's much cheaper!
My camera (early built 2015) can be used with an English app, not sure about more modern Chinese versions. You should be quick, just heard from Gearbest that they will stop selling the Chinese Version when their stock is gone. bit.ly/1KM09PZ
The new Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 specs leaked !!! 4K video resolution, 2" touch screen, 1400 mAh battery,.... More info on my blog: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-4k-action-camera-2/
i just bought the brand new Yi 4K Action Sports Camera but it's the chinese version and i don't know how to change the language from chinese to english. Can someone help me please ?
Currently there is no hack to change it. The Chinese version is for the Chinese market and not being sold outside China. Hence some non-authorized retailers do so.
very detailed reviews phillip, great work!
+Sami Luo Thanks!
So helpful. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
@@elProducente yes, especially in Indonesia, with the 3.5mm microphone jack added on the camera. Of course you have to modify the camera first to improve the audio quality.
Short video but has a sense. Thanks Phillip
+Ef Balanueco Thanks for the feedback!
Excellent video review. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your feedback! :)
Great comparison and reviews!
I really like the Xiaomi Yi action camera and I wanna buy it, but I'm skeptical about the whole focus/sound issues?
were they perhaps fixed in the international versions? Is the focus really that bad?
shall I go on and buy it or wait for maybe an upgraded 2.0 XiaoYi
+Mahmoud Nabih Hi, thanks for your feedback!
The sound/focus issue got a lot better as there are hardly any problems reported recently.
I think it will take a while until a newer version will be available
Alright I guess I'm gonna buy it then.
Thank you for making up mind!
+Mahmoud Nabih You're welcome, have fun with your cam!
thanks for your info good job
Thanks for your feedback!
Thx for the review.
Do you know any difference in EU and US versions?
+Ivan Starikov I'm currently trying to find out. At the beginning there was only the talk of an international version. They now are branded US and EU Edition. I suspect them to be the same, but I'll check
+el Producente thx for the reply. I'm curious to know that too. Will wait for the results of your investigation
+el Producente Any info yet on the differences between EU and US editions?Have asked various vendors with no replies as yet.Couldn't be the mains adaptor as they don't supply one.
+jackson pollock as far as I know the only difference is the manual. The camera is the same.
+el Producente Thanks for replying.One vendor answered my question since and said the only difference is the certifications on the supplied battery.Quote" US edition has passed CE & CRUUS, EU has passed CE & KC."
nice video, can i use the white waterproof case on the black international version ?
Yes, case is the same
thanks
Thanks for this video is very good
Thank you very much for your feedback!
Awesome video bro amd these Yi camera's are amazing and hope v2 will have gyro stability because that will be cheaper then a gimbal :)
+TheChameleon2008 Most "gyro stabilized" action cameras stabilize the video electronically, therefore the angle of view is smaller. They do a great jib, but gimbals are better.
el Producente Hi, yea i know gimbals are better but they are more $$$ also and its kinda weird that people use a gimbal that costs more then the camera alone. And yes the image gets a bit smaller but that shouldn't be a problem because even on my phone this feature is awesome. But what i kinbda wanted to know is why would people buy this Yi camera and not the Yi auto camera? Same sensor but better cpu and it has a screen :) And for 70 bucks on gearbest i think this camera is the best bang for your bucks. But what do you think?
Also i came across a article you wrote bout the yi focus and said that 50cm is the best focus. Do you have this focus on all your camera's or just the one's that you think are unsharp? Hope you reply back because you seen to know what your talking about and thats pretty rare on youtube so ^5
+TheChameleon2008 The Yi Dash Cam is a totally different product for a different purpose.
It has "just" a 3MP sensor. Reason is that it is better in low light performance for recording driving during night time. I also has "just" a very small built in battery, as it mainly is used powered via the car.
Here's more info on that product: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-dashboard-camera/
+TheChameleon2008 Thank you very much for the feedback!
As action cameras have a pretty small sensor so the hyperfocal range (where images seem to be sharp) is very wide. 50cm is pretty much the distance where the background is also sharp. I only corrected the Xiaomi Yi as it was completely out of focus, but that problem didn't occur for later built models, so the fine tuning in the factory should work out. Haven't done it for other cameras as I said, focus range is very wide and often not necessary.
el Producente Yea true but you know as a nerd you always want to touch your gadgets right? So even tho my Z23L looked oke i went for the focus fix because i dont use it as a selfiecam which need a closer focus. So i changed it from 25cm to around 50cm and must say its a bit better but i think i could get it more sharper but have to wait for better weather with good sun light.
Main reason i want to use this camera is for filming landscapes and timelapses so hope this 50cm focus will do the trick :)
i've recently bought z25l chineese ver. but its come with steel battry door and 990mah battry written in china. but video wlty is not much satisfied. how do i solve this problem. plz inform me ASAP. THX
There is hardly any difference in video quality among the versions.
Select the highes Image quality / bit rate
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Does Chinese version has English app for iphone ?
Yes, both versions work with the standard app that is also available in English
hello,i have green Z23L and battery 1010mah . battery door plastic, its chinese version? z23L only international? my camera run 30min.and battery,camera very hot . its bad battery or normal?sry for my english,thx
I guess it is a Chinese Version. The battery / camera is getting hot when in operation.
There are Z23L versions of chinese & international version.
does the international one heats up same as the chinese one ??
Most of the action cams I know heat up a lot.
Thanks for a good video. I just bought the Chinese version in China. It is almost same with your black international version - no notch on the bottom, serial number start from Z23L, lens looks like same with your international version. Back door part is still plastic, also battery is China made 1010mA. I think there are some changes even on the Chinese version also.
+Bunji Kawanishi There were some changes on the hardware, you can read it on my blog. But interestingly we were not able to define the differences by the serial number: elproducente.com/different-xiaomi-yi-hardware-versions/
As for Chinese Z23L and International, the only 3 differences are notch, battery door and battery
+el Producente Yes, I read that. The new Chinese version also doesn't have notch. I think they are trying to share the most of components. But, don't understand well why they make two different version... Maybe higher price??? China one, it's still RMB 390-! Very good pricing.
+Bunji Kawanishi Sorry, I overhead that you said it has NO notch. Interesting to know - thank you very much for sharing!
hmm international version have a battery sony 990mah , but it's so durable when using time lapse, i like it and i will upgrade my xiaomi chinese version to international version , nice review .. thanks
+Fadli Arif N Hi, thanks for the feedback, hope the Sony battery will soon be available separately
+el Producente hmm yeah, for reserve if you do travelling to indonesia haha i'm waiting you . . .
Thanks for the info!
Can you install the no fisheye lens on the international version like you can with the Chinese version?
+G3ORGE I haven't tried it but I expect the lens to be the same as for the Z23L revision of the chinese version
el Producente Thank You!
I have been very happy with my Yi that I bought because of your videos. I even used it to film a motorcycle journey that I did to Morocco! I really think it is a gopro killer
+killerbanjo Hi, thanks for your feedback. I also like my YI very much.
Have you seen the motorcycle shots in this video - Hopefully I can release the tutorial soon. Did some great shots at the race track!
I saw the shots, they look great! What bike do you have? I have an 97 XR400, I have never owned a "road" bike, only Enduro bikes!
so which one is better and recomended?
YI advises everyone outside China to buy the international version for support. I prefer it because of the Sony battery
OK... thanks
"O pr fee it"??? what do you mean?
Leroy Grégory "I prefer it" interesting auto correct
Thanks. I've just order the international version. I don't see any guarantee on the website of the retailer selling the chinese + they seem to be small business comparing to the retailers selling the international camera.
Can you tell me? Which one should I buy? It really hard to make a decision. I'm living in Cambodia.
Yi advised users to buy the international version outside China as the Chinese Version might only support Chinese language!
Both versions have little differences, check them out here: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-camera-international-version/
can the battery backpack and lcd screen be used with the international version
+Keith Washington Hi Keith, great question, I'll try
+el Producente The extended battery pack does work on the international version.
Thanks
Does this international version have the same focus issues as the chinese version is prone to have?
No, the early built Chinese models had some issues but the reports about focus issues rapidly decrease during last year
Does the international version also need a focus adjustment?
I was not impressed by the focus of my YI Action Camera when it came out of the box and had to fix it according to your (and others) instructions to get better sharpness in the background (horizon). Before that fix I bought an ELE Explorer Action Camera which showed me a huge difference in sharpness.
+Marcel van den Ende (orvqol) In this comparison video I used the chinese version where I did the focus fix and the international version where I didn't do anything. Seems they have that issue under control.
Which Explorer? Some Action Cameras like the EKEN H9 have a small sensor and the pic looks sharper which I believe is due to the high contrast settings.
Okay, thanks because I didn't like to open and modify a new camera out of the box. I bought after my YI the original Elephone ELE Explorer 4K Ultra HD WiFi Action Camera because of the TFT screen on the back and lots of parts beside the camera in the box : www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_265306.html?wid=4 . Indeed the contrast is more with this camera and the sky is mostly with less detail as with the YI camera. Anyway, I take pleasure in using both cameras. Thanks for replying! Have a nice day!
Great comparison, take the Like)) I just do not understand about the series with IR filter and series without it. Which one is the best to take, and why? How and there to order the desired series(I live in Russia)?
+HIJACKER_TV Hi, during the production of the Chinese Version models with and without IR filter were produced. I don't know why. The international version didn't have it. If you live outside China I would order the international Version as YI announced that they will limit support for chinese models starting this year. Geekbuying is currently shipping the int. version bit.ly/1WHvIOl should be for free to Russia
And what is the difference
EU Edition and US Edition?
+HIJACKER_TV There is no difference in the camera. The country editions (also saw Spain already) define the language of the included manual.
Thank you very much) And another question, without IR normally takes? I was told that the flame may look white?
+HIJACKER_TV Could be as the IR light is filtered, have to test it.
Wanted to do a slow motion test with flames anyway :)
there is the International Version white or just black?
International Version is available in black, white and green.
Chinese Version in white and green.
elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-camera-international-version/
+el Producente oh, thanks
you're welcome
can I use Yi International battery on Yi China camera with just swapping the battery and battery door?
I was a little skeptical when you said that dimensions on both cameras are the same. I noticed that the international version was a tiny bit smaller. I looked it up in the links you provided in the description and I can confirm the INTL version is smaller.
INTL: 2.36 x 1.61 x 0.83 inches
CN: 2.36 x 1.65 x 0.83 inches
A tiny difference. But I fear that fitting a waterproof case on the INTL version might cause jiggling inside, since it is smaller and the case was designed for CN. Is it a problem? +el Producente
The difference must be so small that I didn't notice when putting them next to each other.
In the video the different color might look one bigger than the other. I use both in the same case and didn't notice a difference, but I'll check again if one of them cause jiggling
Yes indeed, very small difference of 0.04 inches, or about 1 millimeter. Thanks!
would there be an international version with infrared thing?
+Dimas Luthfi I don't know, but I guess not as the latest Chinese Version is also a Z23L without filter
Is it possible to run both without battery thru USB only?
+Crooked yes it's possible
Hi , I have got a cam with series starting with z25 ! .though its a Chinese version it has got metal cover for battery .Is it a genuine cam ?
Could be that they adapted the Chinese Version to match the international one. I think I saw a Chinese version also without the notch. Are you sure about Z25? There is no firmware for a "Z25" model.
yes i am sure its z25 series with a metal battery slider. Its a Chinese version as it is white . International version available only with black right
+Gixxer Club Bengaluru international version is available in black, white and green; Chinese in white & green
can you switch the back door from both of them?
chinese version backdoor used in international version and vice versa.
I need your information.
Thank you
+Terabyte Damn Never tried it, I'll test it in the evening
+Terabyte Damn You can use the International's door on the Chinese version, but not the Chinese door on the International version, it's too thick
+bOMEROPAGNIs Was also surprised about that. Thought it shouldn't be any different.
Can I use the Chinese 1010mah on the international version???
Is image quality the same?
Pretty much, little difference as the international version does not have the IR cut off filter.
can i put chinese batteries in the international version?
it works, but the Sony battery lasts way longer (even if it says less mAh)
Does IR filter makes differeces? I couldn't see any on the last 20 seconds, maybe because youtube ruin the quality.
I see only signficant difference is IR filter and i want to buy Chinese version, what is your opinion?
Well, the question is if you can get one with IR filter.
There are Chinese versions with and without.
gearbest says that witch CN version, app comes witch chinese language. Is that true? Do we need to buy international version in order to have app witch english language?
According to Yi, everyone outside Mainland China is advised to buy the International Version as support might be limited. Could be that Chinese Versions built in 2016 don't work with the English App.
You can get the Int. Version on Aliexpress at Yi's official store: bit.ly/28OOm8H
I know its been a month since this post, but I just got chinese version and used the app from google play and it works excellent, and there are no language problems... it actually ask you if you want to change language
Seems like there are less problems with the app, I also had no problem to operate a Chinese YI 4K with an english language app. The biggest problem is to change language on the screen of a Chinese YI 4K, and that is a big issue: elproducente.com/yi-4k-chinese-version-vs-international-version/
Are you from Austria
Yes
Very good camera
First of all thumbs up (yes I did) for your in dept review. But there is question for me that still remains ...
I'm looking for a cheap backup action cam. The YI is high on the list, but now I read that there is a diffrence in battery size between the International version and the Chinese version. Can you confir or deny this? images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61cdC7V4W6L._SL1200_.jpg
Seems the EU version batteries are harder to find. And the camera on Amazon I find is not indicating this is a EU or International version. Any tips for me on the matter?
Frederik Zutterman hi and thanks for your Feedback! The cams on Amazon are international versions; actually it's pretty hard to get the Chinese version by now. Also the latest cams like Yi 4K and YI Lite are now standardized as one version.
Thank you for your quick replay!
I would be interested in the regular YI (1) for my backup camera. Have you any knowled of the 2 diffrent batteries not being interchangable? Being the AZ13-1 vs AZ13-2
Frederik Zutterman I was able to exchange them
el Producente Thank you for the info. Exactely what I wanted to know. Keep up the nice channel !
Please, which should I buy? Taking about the quality in material and video quality recording!! Help me! Is it too bad not having the IR filter on us edition?? Thank you
The latest revision of the Chinese version also don't have an IR filter. If you are living outside Mainland China Yi advises everyone to buy the international version (= US / EU edition) because of support
+el Producente thank you 😊 I live in Mexico and I have bought on ebay many times but this will be the first time I want to buy on banggood. What do you think? Is this a good website to buy? What about the support if I don't get my item?
+Alejandro Camacho I bought several times on Banggood and never experienced any troubles and got what I ordered. Support is also very good. They have not received the international version yet, the Chinese version is on sale: bit.ly/1M0F7iG
+el Producente thank you very much. I prefer tha international version, I will wait until it gets available, hope it could be very soon. My best regards from Mexico :)
+Alejandro Camacho Is amazon shipping to Mexico? The international version is available there and it's also YI's official store: amzn.to/1UMaOyo
What would you recommend action camera
Another brand may also - Xiaomi Out (Max 70-75 $)
You could take a look at SJCAM 5000x or Elephone. Browse my blog, there are many cams reviewed: elproducente.com/camera-reviews/
ı need 1080p now and its too expensive for me .
The cheapest cam is EKEN H9, but there are some problems reported.
Elephone is 69.99 USD: bit.ly/2bG8jMk
Would somebody please help me? Wifi doesn't work no matter what I do. If I switch the camera on and press the wifi button it lights up but doesn't flash. I've reset the cam several times, did a software update, no success. I cannot connect the cam to the phone. Actually it records if I press the shutter button, but I'd like to get in to settings menu somehow. Thank you for help. International version.
This camera suport 2k video recorder at 30 fps? Buy this item in pre sale Gearbest, anuncied make movies up to 2k, but in the red box write up to 1080p 60 fps. Sorry for my english
2K resolution was added with a term firmware version
Please, write cameras' batteries code, both camera
Hi,
Thank you for this video!!
I'm actually living in Beijing and I was looking to buy this action cam. I think I cannot find the international version here so I gonna buy the chinese one. The problem is that I didn't understand if it is possible to change the language and to connect the chinese version cam to the english app? (I don't speak chinese)
Thank you in advance,
Newer Chinese Version might not work with the App. Actually it is pretty hard to get the international version in China. Guess for YI 1 it is not that important; it is for YI 4K tough, as you can't change the language on the menu on the display:
elproducente.com/yi-4k-chinese-version-vs-international-version/
Yes, I tried to find one but I didn't. Why it is not that important for YI 1?
That's why I said it is less important for YI 1 than for YI 2. My Chinese YI 1 works with english app, but can't guarantee that every cam will behave like this. Maybe you have a chance to try at a store.
Ok, thanks! I will try!
Can i use us version in outside US?
Farhad Zaman yes, international version just has more certifications. The US, EU,... editions just refer the the language of the manual.
excellent demonstration,although on the last comparatory videos I cann't really find any differences.Both seem to be excellent???
+dreamwisperer Only difference I noticed in the picture is the different behavior when there are flares, as my Chinese Version has an IR filter. But be aware not all of them do!
I want this camera white sekon 👍👍🙏🙏🙏💞
On my international version, the video looks good when sunny with some clouds but it flares out and yellows the video when there are no clouds. Because I live in the valley of the sun I end up adding a UV lens which works out good.
I am not to happy with the Yi remote. I ride motorcycles and the remote does not give me the flexibility of control like my GIT2 camera's remote.
+Carl Knapp I would also prefer a remote with more features like the smart remote from GoPro
Which is better bro, i will buy Xiaomi yi
CN or EU please help me ...
I can't decide -_-
Xiaoyi advised everyone outside China to buy the International Version (EU Edition, US Edition,... they are all the same). The Chinese version might not see full (language) support.
Can you tell me if yi 2 US version is the same as international,and if not,what is difference?
Dota2 World same as with YI 1, there is an international version an then several editions (us version, eu version, Spain version,...) they just refer to the manual. From the hardware they are the same. You just can't install an international firmware on a Chinese version
could I use underwater box from go pro3 or4? Sorry me about my english, I from Ukraine.
ribery riery hi, no, the size of yi is different and the buttons are located on other spots
have image stabilization ?
+SashOK LIVE doesn't have gyro stabilization similar to Git2 or M20
+SashOK LIVE The new 4K Yi Action Camera 2 will have 3-axis gyro and electronic image stabilization:
elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-4k-action-camera-2/
big thank you!)
Thank you very much for the feedback!
can i hack/script the international version?
There are several hacked versions around. Search for Dashcam Talk forum
Does the chinese version work with the English app? I would assume it would, but I'm looking at this camera on eBay and it says in the description "NOTE: App language is Chinese"
According to Yi Technology: Yi Action Cameras (chinese versions) produced after Feb. 2016 will not work with the english app.
No way! I watched or read somewhere else recently that it works with both english and chinese app, but that could have been published before Feb 2016... I hope there is a way to revert the firmware or something... I have already ordered one from China.
That's the official statement from YI, there is a hack if you change the serial number in the firmware
+el Producente I will be in contact if my Yi cannot connect with the the English app after I receive it. I'll google for the hack, but if I can't find it, I'll try contact you...
sure, contact me when you get your cam and we'll figure out how to solve it
is it good enough for making youtube videos?
i mean is it better than mobile phones having 1080p 60 fps? otherwise what is the point in buying this if i can do with mobile phones.
Main point for action cameras is using them during activities. They are cheaper, smaller, more robust and have an underwater case. I wouldn't use my phone in situations I use my action camera (mount it on a bike, use it during climbing or surfing,...), because if it breaks, I loose more money and important data on my phone.
Я хоть и плохо понимаю английский язык,но всё понял
Спасибо за обзор :)
Жаль что я не подождал месяц,так бы купил версию International
+David Gadaev It's not that much of a difference. From now on I would buy international regarding support.
what is the range on the remote?
+Tarantula Pettingzoo about 10m
I've heard that the Chinese version doesn't connect with the English mobile app. Is that true? I wanted to buy the Chinese version cause it's cheaper.
Could be I'm not sure. It's definitely more important for YI Dashcam and YI 4K, as you can't change the language on the camera's LCD screen! elproducente.com/4k-xiaomi-yi-action-camera-2-review/
What is the app language when you use the chinese version? It´s only in chinese or you can change to english? I want to buy it and the chinese version it's much cheaper!
My camera (early built 2015) can be used with an English app, not sure about more modern Chinese versions.
You should be quick, just heard from Gearbest that they will stop selling the Chinese Version when their stock is gone. bit.ly/1KM09PZ
thanks!
If you want to get the internat. version - Yi are now selling via their official Aliexpress Store: bit.ly/28OOm8H
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I luv Chinese version.. 👍
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The new Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 specs leaked !!!
4K video resolution, 2" touch screen, 1400 mAh battery,....
More info on my blog: elproducente.com/xiaomi-yi-4k-action-camera-2/
i just bought the brand new Yi 4K Action Sports Camera but it's the chinese version and i don't know how to change the language from chinese to english. Can someone help me please ?
Currently there is no hack to change it. The Chinese version is for the Chinese market and not being sold outside China. Hence some non-authorized retailers do so.
I got both and tried it, didn't manage it: elproducente.com/yi-4k-chinese-version-vs-international-version/
chinese one is used thats why battery life is different that much i guess...
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chinese better
Chinese upto 64GB
International upto 128GB
+sonyxyde Chinese Version was also capable of 128 GB microSD cards