Earlier this month, Vivo released its iQOO Pro 5G model in the market, becoming the cheapest 5G handset in China. We were pleasantly surprised to see the phone priced so aggressively and wondered if anyone could release a cheaper 5G model. Turns out, we might actually see a 5G phone that could beat the iQOO Pro and it could be from Xiaomi.
According to the latest news from China, Xiaomi is planning to release its first 5G handset in China in September. It won’t be the Mi Mix 3 5G that launched in Europe a few weeks back. Instead, Xiaomi will have a new 5G model for the Chinese market. The phone has already been teased by the company, which means a ‘September release’ could be in the cards.
What’s more, it is said that the Mi 9S 5G (that’s probably what it’ll end up being called) will be even cheaper than the iQOO Pro 5G that retails for around $530. This would most likely make it the cheapest 5G smartphone in China at launch!
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Just like the iQOO Pro 5G model, the Xiaomi Mi 9S 5G is also said to be powered by the new Snapdragon 855+ processor. The phone’s top-end variant could go up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. 48MP triple cameras, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 4000mAh battery, and a 20MP selfie camera are all expected to be the part of the package.
Given that Xiaomi has officially confirmed the existence of this device, we should hear more about it very soon. If Xiaomi does have a 5G handset around $500, would you be interested?
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