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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 vs Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen 2025

Compare picture quality, apps, remote and connectivity.

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Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Runs tvOS.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Apple A19 processor.
  • Maximum resolution: up to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps.
  • HDR / video features: Dolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Google TV Streamer 4KKSh 17,500
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 41,500
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)KSh 7,300
Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)KSh 11,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick HDKSh 7,000
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Our quick verdict

The Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 gives you Apple TV apps with AirPlay, while the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 gives you Google TV with Google Cast.

Software

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Runs tvOS
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Runs Google TV

Connections

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Performance

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Apple A19 processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor

Ports

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
HDMI 2.1 ×1

Controls

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026
Siri Remote (4th generation)
Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
Bluetooth voice remote

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026

  • Apple TV platform: Apple TV apps with AirPlay.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Streamer type: 4K streaming media player and Apple Home hub.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 2025

  • Google TV platform: Google TV with Google Cast.
  • CPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor.
  • Streamer type: TV box / streaming media player.

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PriorityApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S 2025
SoftwaretvOSGoogle TV
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
PerformanceApple A19 processorCPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz processor
PortsHDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supplyHDMI 2.1 ×1
ControlsSiri Remote (4th generation)Bluetooth voice remote
Maximum resolutionUp to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
BrandAppleXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; ThreadDual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in power supply; IR receiverHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesAirPlay; Apple Home hub; secure HomeKit Secure Video processingGoogle Cast

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Brand / ModelApple TV 4K (4th generation, 2026)Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen, 2025)
Streamer Type4K streaming media player and Apple Home hubTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemtvOSGoogle TV
Processor / GraphicsApple A19; up to 50% faster CPU and 2× faster GPU than previous generationCPU: 64-bit quad-core, up to 2.5GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2
Memory / Storage128GB storageRAM: 2GB; Storage: 32GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Maximum ResolutionUp to 2160p (4K) at 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesDolby Vision (Profiles 8.1/5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; HDMI QMS; cinematic aspect ratios on compatible displaysDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4VP9 Profile 2 and HEVC/H.265 Main 10 up to 4K at 60 fps; AVC/H.264 up to 4K at 30 fps; MPEG-1/2/4 up to 1080p at 60 fps

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Digital Plus 7.1; HE-AAC; AAC; MP3; MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; FLAC; AIFF; WAVDolby Atmos; Dolby Audio; DTS:X; MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC and OGG audio

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Streaming / Smart FeaturesSiri AI; three far-field microphones for hands-free voice control; Apple TV app, Apple Arcade, Fitness+, App Store and FaceTime via Continuity Camera; Apple Home hub; four-speaker HomePod surround setupGoogle Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlSiri Remote (4th generation); touch-enabled clickpad; Siri microphone; Bluetooth 6; infrared and HDMI-CEC TV/receiver control; USB-C rechargeable battery; Find My Precision Finding and sound playbackBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxBlack Apple TV: 93.24 × 93.24 × 31 mm, 217 g; Siri Remote: 136 × 35 × 9.25 mm, 69.6 g; built-in 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz power supply. In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord and documentationBlack; 97 × 97 × 17 mm; 91.2 g; external DC power adapter with 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input. In the box: TV Box S (3rd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and user manual

Voice, home and playback

Voice, home and playback specifications comparison
SpecificationApple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) 2025
MicrophonesThree far-field microphones with voice isolation—
Siri AIHands-free Siri AI with Apple Intelligence; supported language and region required—
Surround setupFour HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers; front and rear pairs must match—
Remote findingFind My with Precision Finding and sound playback—
Power100–240V AC, 50–60Hz—
ColourBlack player; silver Siri Remote—
Storage128GB—
RequirementsCompatible HDMI television, HDMI cable and internet connection—

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both support Dolby Vision.
  • Both support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).
  • Both use VP9 (video decoding / codecs).

In summary

Get the Apple TV 4K 4th Gen 2026 if you want Apple TV apps with AirPlay, or the Xiaomi TV Box S 2025 if you would rather have Google TV with Google Cast.

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