Almost all the information on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Play smartphone that is scheduled to go official on Dec. 24 have surfaced in the recent reports. However, none of the reports have confirmed on the exact name chipset that powers the Mi Play. Some have speculated that it could be featuring the MediaTek Helio 90 chipset whereas some have claimed that it could be featuring the unannounced Snapdragon 730 chipset. Leaked photos of what appears like launch slides of the Xiaomi Mi Play handset have been shared a Weibo user. The leaked slides reveal the pricing and key features including the chipset.
The first slide reveals that the Xiaomi Mi Play is powered by MediaTek’s annual flagship chipset. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the Mi Play feature 6 GB of RAM. The handset is fitted with a 5.84-inch waterdrop notch screen. It features 3,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The leaked slide also claims that the phone will be available free internet access for the entire year. The smartphone is priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$246) in China and by paying 99 Yuan (~$14), its users can avail 12 months accident insurance.
The second slide also states that the Mi Play that carries a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$246) is driven by MediaTek Helio flagship chipset. There is no confirmation on whether the pricing belongs to the base model featuring 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage or the higher model with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
The above slide again reveals that the smartphone will be available in color gradient choices. Xiaomi President Lin Bin has already shared official images of the Dream Blue and Dawn Gold gradient color models. The rear side of the phone is equipped with AI enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.
The third image has the contents that are mentioned in the first slide. So, what could be the MediaTek Helio annual flagship chipset that powers the Xiaomi Mi Play handset? Could it be the newly announced Helio P90 chipset? The Helio P90 includes two Cortex A75 cores working at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex A55 clocking at 2 GHz. The SoC includes PowerVR GM 9446 graphics and support for Google AR Core. Further leaks appearing before the launch of the Mi Play are expected to confirm on the exact moniker of its chipset.
