Xiaomi announces its new flagship Mi Note and Mi Note Pro
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has unveiled the latest instalments of its top-end Mi series. The new Mi Note and Mi Note Pro will compete against the likes of Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the two hottest phablets in the market right now.
Xiaomi Mi Note has a 5.7-inch Full HD (1080x1920p) LCD screen with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection and runs on Android-based MIUI 6 software. It is powered by Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB RAM and comes with 16GB and 64GB internal storage options; it does not support microSD cards for storage expansion.
On the back, Xiaomi Mi Note sports a 13MP camera with OIS, whereas a 4MP camera with 2-micron pixels (to let in more light) is in front. The smartphone is 4G-enabled, supports dual sims and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.
In terms of design, it is similar in size to iPhone 6 Plus despite having a bigger screen. The rear panel is made of glass and also protected by Gorilla Glass 3; the sides are made of metal. The smartphone sports pronounced curves where the front and back panels meet the edges.
Xiaomi has said that the 16GB model will cost 2,299 yuan (approximately $370), while the 64GB variant has been priced at 2,799 yuan (approximately $450). It will hit select markets in the second quarter of the year.
Mi Note Pro, which is more powerful and has features similar to Samsung Galaxy Note 4, packs a screen with 2K (1440x2560p) resolution, 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and 4G support with download speeds up to 450Mbps. Xiaomi, which is the third-biggest smartphone maker in the world by sales, has not announced the pricing and launch details of the smartphone yet.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has unveiled the latest instalments of its top-end Mi series. The new Mi Note and Mi Note Pro will compete against the likes of Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the two hottest phablets in the market right now.
Xiaomi Mi Note has a 5.7-inch Full HD (1080x1920p) LCD screen with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection and runs on Android-based MIUI 6 software. It is powered by Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB RAM and comes with 16GB and 64GB internal storage options; it does not support microSD cards for storage expansion.
On the back, Xiaomi Mi Note sports a 13MP camera with OIS, whereas a 4MP camera with 2-micron pixels (to let in more light) is in front. The smartphone is 4G-enabled, supports dual sims and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.
In terms of design, it is similar in size to iPhone 6 Plus despite having a bigger screen. The rear panel is made of glass and also protected by Gorilla Glass 3; the sides are made of metal. The smartphone sports pronounced curves where the front and back panels meet the edges.Xiaomi has said that the 16GB model will cost 2,299 yuan (approximately $370), while the 64GB variant has been priced at 2,799 yuan (approximately $450). It will hit select markets in the second quarter of the year.
Mi Note Pro, which is more powerful and has features similar to Samsung Galaxy Note 4, packs a screen with 2K (1440x2560p) resolution, 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and 4G support with download speeds up to 450Mbps. Xiaomi, which is the third-biggest smartphone maker in the world by sales, has not announced the pricing and launch details of the smartphone yet.
