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Xiaomi C400 vs Xiaomi C500 Dual

Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.

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Xiaomi Smart Camera C400

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400

  • Operating range: −10°C to 40°C.
  • About 318 g.
  • 4 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz.
  • Indoor use.
KSh 9,070In Stock
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Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)

  • About 305 g.
  • 4 MP main camera.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Night vision: low-light colour.
  • Image resolution: dual 4MP.
KSh 12,470In Stock
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Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW400KSh 11,960
Xiaomi Smart Camera C300KSh 7,310
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW100 Dual (UK)KSh 7,350
Xiaomi Smart Camera C100KSh 4,410

Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 if you want a lower price (KSh 3,400 less).

Weight

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
About 318 g
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
About 305 g

Connections

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Night vision

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
940nm infrared night vision
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators

Lens coverage

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
360° horizontal, 106° vertical
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view

Storage methods

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400
MicroSD up to 256GB, cloud
Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual
16–256GB microSD, paid cloud

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C400

  • Lower price: KSh 9,070 (KSh 3,400 less).

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual

No clear advantage over the Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Xiaomi Smart Camera C400

  • About 318 g.
  • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz.
  • 940nm infrared night vision.
  • 360° horizontal, 106° vertical.
  • microSD up to 256GB, cloud.
  • Yes, from Xiaomi Home phone app.
  • AI human detection/tracking, human detection disabled by default.

Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual

  • About 305 g.
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Low-light colour, 940nm infrared illuminators.
  • 110° fixed wide-angle, 58° horizontal telephoto view.
  • 16–256GB microSD, paid cloud.
  • Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
  • Human detection and linked tracking.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C400Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Model4294257613
Camera resolution4MP; 2560 × 1440Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Field of view360° horizontal; 106° vertical110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring
Night vision940nm infrared night visionLow-light colour; 940nm infrared illuminators
Detection and alertsAI human detection/tracking; human detection disabled by defaultHuman detection and linked tracking; cat/dog detection; crying detection; virtual fence
Two-way audioYes — from Xiaomi Home phone appYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Storage methodsmicroSD up to 256GB; cloud16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Network connectivityWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHzWi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3
App and system compatibilityXiaomi HomeXiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later
Rated input5V DC 2A5V DC, 2A
Operating temperature−10°C to 40°C—
Lens and aperture—f/1.6; 2.8mm wide-angle and 6mm telephoto lenses

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C400Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
Dimensions119 × 78 × 78mm78 × 77 × 128mm
WeightApproximately 318gApproximately 305g

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C400Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
Weather resistanceIndoor use; avoid excessive humidity and water damage—

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Camera C400Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Dual (EU)
Resolution4MP; 2560 × 1440—
Lens coverage360° horizontal; 106° vertical110° fixed wide-angle; 58° horizontal telephoto view; 360° PTZ monitoring
WirelessWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz—
StoragemicroSD up to 256GB; cloud16–256GB microSD; paid cloud; NAS
Installation / weatherIndoor use; avoid excessive humidity and water damage—
Package contentscamera, user manual, power cable and wall mount accessories pack—
Image resolution—Dual 4MP; 2560 × 1440
Network—Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Bluetooth 5.3
Phone compatibility—Xiaomi Home 9.4 or later; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later

Similarities

  • Both have 4 MP main cameras.
  • Both record 1440p video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use 940nm (night vision).
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Smart Camera C400 and Smart Camera C500 share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Smart Camera C400 may be enough.

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