The Xiaomi Mi 10i Pacific Sunrise color variant is heading to India as an exclusive shade, giving local buyers a fresh look at the brand's newest mid-range handset. Xiaomi has confirmed that this Pacific Sunrise finish will launch only in India, alongside a new camera sensor the company has teased heavily. Here is what is known so far about the phone, its pricing and its specifications.
What the Xiaomi Mi 10i Pacific Sunrise variant brings
Xiaomi announced that it will bring a new color variant of the Mi 10i specifically for Indian customers, and the Pacific Sunrise shade will be sold only in India. The Mi 10i is the rebranded version of the company's Mi 10T, which launched at a price slightly above 25,000 rupees.
In India, the Mi 10i is expected to be priced near 27,000 rupees. This pricing detail was revealed in a Times Now report quoting sources. From Xiaomi, the message is clear: India is getting a tailored version of the device, right down to its exclusive color.
The phone is set to launch in India on 5 January. Manu Kumar Jain, managing director and vice president of Xiaomi India, also confirmed that the letter i in Mi 10i stands for India.
Camera, chipset and where to buy
According to Jain, the phone will carry a brand new sensor. Xiaomi has confirmed that a brand new camera sensor is used in the Mi 10i, paired with a 108MP camera that featured in many of the company's teasers.
The Amazon.in landing page indicates the Mi 10i uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset built on an 8nm architecture. Amazon India is Xiaomi's exclusive partner for the Mi 10i, though the phone is also expected to be available on mi.com and at retail stores.
Expected specifications
Several display and battery details are still listed as expected ahead of the launch. Here is a quick look at what the source points to:
- Display: 6.67-inch IPS LCD with HDR10 support (expected)
- Refresh rate: 120Hz (expected)
- Battery: 4820mAh (expected)
- Charging: 33-watt fast charging (expected)
- Camera: 108MP
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8nm)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launch date (India) | 5 January |
| Expected price | Near 27,000 rupees |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8nm) |
| Main camera | 108MP |
| Display | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, HDR10 (expected) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (expected) |
| Battery | 4820mAh (expected) |
| Charging | 33-watt fast charging (expected) |
| Exclusive color | Pacific Sunrise (India only) |
