Chinese company Xiaomi Inc. has officially unveiled the YI 4K Action Camera 2 in China, as an updated version of the original model which was launched in 2015. The new action camera is currently available on Gearbest with a price tag of about $249.99.

The YI 4K action camera features a 12 megapixel Sony IMX377 image sensor that enables users to capture 4K video resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). The camera also captures Full HD (1080p) videos at 120fps as well as HD (720) videos at 240fps.

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The sensor comes with a 155 degree wide angle lens and f/2.8 aperture. The device features a 2.19-inch LCD touchscreen with a 330 ppi resolution that's protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass. Inside, the device uses an Ambarella A9 chipset, which is also found on GoPro's Hero 4 Black Edition, and is powered by a 1,400 mAh battery that can last up to two hours of usage time and up to 8 hours when on standby.

Other specs include a six-axis gyroscope with electronic image stabilization feature and support for Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi connectivity, and dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz. The colors available for the camera are black, white and rose gold. The camera is also available for purchase on other retailers such as Geekbuying.com, however, with more expensive prices.

To compare it with last year's model, the original YI Action Camera came out with a 16 megapixel camera that can shoot 1080p videos at 60fps, 720p videos at 120fps and 480p videos at 240fps, using the Sony Exmore R BSI CMOS sensor. The YI Action Camera was launched as an alternative to GoPro's entry-level Hero action cameras at only $65.

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