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XiaoYi Yi Dash Camera Review

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Updated Oct 19th, 2019

After three years the Yi Dash Cam has been replaced with our Anker ROAV A1 pick. You can see that review here (YouTube Link) along with our article on the top dash cams we recommend in 2019.

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I’ve purchased all dash cams and accessories since 2017. No paid reviews here. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links.

Our Video Review

The Camera

This is the first dash camera made by XiaoYi after successfuly launching their home security and action companies. XiaoYi is a different company from XiaoMi who is known for their smartphones and other gadgets. XiaoMi invested money and owns shares of XiaoYi but they are different companies.

Specs

Date ReleasedJan 2016 // Intl Version March 2016
Max Resolution1296P – 2304 x 1296
Image Sensor1/2.7 inch,3umpixel, 4000mV / lux – s
ProcessorYi A12 (Novatek)
Lens6-G Glass Lens f/1.8
Capacitor // Battery240mAH Lithium Polymer
LCD2.7 426 x 240 LCD
Diagonal FOV165°
WifiYes ( 802.11n)
Bitrate20000 kbps
Size74 x 32 x 52.4 mm
Weight74g

Video Quality

The video quality on the XiaoYi is outstanding for the price. It’s the sharpest quality I’ve seen day or night for $60 to $70. Getting into the technical details the resolution may be upscaled from it’s native resolution at 1080P. The AR0230CS sensor records at a maximum 1928 x 1088 not the 2396 x 1296 which is the eventual file output. For me this doesn’t really matter other than some marketing tomfoolery to entice buyers. The results speak for themselves. You can download raw videos and directly compare screenshots of the videos used in the review.
Ausdom A261 - Winter Toronto Daylight Screenshot

Ausdom

Dome D201 - Winter Toronto Daylight Screenshot

Dome D201

Mini 0806 - Winter Toronto Daylight Screenshot

Mini 0806

XiaoYi Yi - Winter Toronto Daylight Screenshot

XiaoYi Yi

Download Raw Videos: Ausdom A261 – Dome D201 – Mini 0806 – XiaoYi Yi
A118 - Mississauga Night Low Light Screenshot

A118

Blackvue - Mississauga Night Low Light Screenshot

Blackvue DR650

Mobius - Mississauga Night Low Light Screenshot

Mobius

XiaoYi Yi - Mississauga Night Low Light Screenshot

XiaoYi Yi

Download Raw Videos: A118 – Blackvue – Mobius – XiaoYi Yi
Dome D201 - Toronto Lakeshore Dusk

Dome D201

XiaoYi Yi - Toronto Lakeshore Dusk

XiaoYi Yi

Download Raw Videos: Dome – XiaoYi Yi
A118 - Driving in Mississauga Downtown Dark Screenshot

A118

Blackvue - Driving in Mississauga Downtown Dark Screenshot

Blackvue DR650

Mobius - Driving in Mississauga Downtown Dark Screenshot

Mobius

XiaoYi Yi - Driving in Mississauga Downtown Dark Screenshot

XiaoYi Yi

Download Raw Videos: A118 – Blackvue – Mobius – XiaoYi Yi

Startup Times

Something I didn’t mention in the video but the Yi is one of the fastest cameras I’ve ever used. The camera starts in two seconds and is recording soon after. Most cameras take 7-8 seconds. I have no idea how Yi Technologies managed to create such wizardry. Great job, this means no waiting in a parking lot for your camera to startup.

Chinese and International Editions

The XiaoYi comes in two different versions. One catered for their Chinese market and one in English for everywhere else. Courtesy of GeekBuying here are the differences between the two versions. The international version comes with a 3M tape mount. The Chinese version is suction. cn_intl_2_Mounts

The international version includes a 1-amp, 1-port charger and is FCC/CE certified. The international version has two ports and delivers 2-amps. intl_cn_3_Charger_cropped

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Uzair
Uzair
4 years ago

Can this item be record if we turn on the engine car?

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Gary
Gary
5 years ago

Is Yi a good option for Canadian weather? I live in Vancouver and our summers rarely go above 34 to 36 c. You talked about lithium batteries being unreliable in hot weather. If I drive without the air conditioning, will the cam fail?

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