The Xiaomi Mi 10i is set to launch in India on 5 January, bringing the company's popular Mi 10 series to a more affordable bracket. According to Xiaomi, the phone is essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G from China and the globally launched Mi 10T Lite. Its headline feature is a 108-megapixel primary rear camera.
Xiaomi Mi 10i joins the Mi 10 series in India
Xiaomi is the largest smartphone seller in India, and it is starting 2021 by expanding its Mi 10 lineup. The Mi 10i will sit alongside the existing Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10 Ultra and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition already sold in the country.
The handset is closely tied to Redmi's cheapest 5G phone, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, which recently launched in China. It was also spotted on the Geekbench website carrying the model number M2007J17I.
Why the launch matters
- It marks Xiaomi's first major India launch of 2021.
- It widens the Mi 10 series with a more affordable 5G option.
- It is expected to arrive at a competitive price point.
Mi 10i expected features and price
Based on the details available, the Mi 10i is expected to pack a strong mid-range feature set. The phone is anticipated to launch in India in the range of more than 30 thousand rupees.
Running on Android 10, the device is tipped to feature a quad rear camera setup led by the 108-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Expected specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch full HD, 2400x1080 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB options |
| Operating system | Android 10 |
| Rear camera | Quad setup, 108-megapixel primary |
| Selfie camera | 32-megapixel |
| Model number | M2007J17I |
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