Last year in November, Xiaomi backed QIN brand announced its AI Assistant Pro, an iPod touch akin product running an Android skin. Now, within four months, the brand has come out with an upgraded version of the device with more storage and a better processor. It is priced at 799 yuan ($114) and is already up for sale on Xiaomi’s Youpin crowdfunding platform just like its predecessors.
The new QIN AI Assistant Pro is similar to the old version in many ways except for the Unisoc SC9863A processor, 64GB internal storage, and 12 free applications opposed to Unisoc SC9832E SoC, 32GB ROM, and 6 free apps on the previous model. Other than these three changes, the new Assistant Pro is basically the old one in terms of design, build, and software.
That means it sports the same 5.05-inches display with 576 x 1440p pixels and 22:5:9 aspect ratio. It weighs only 105g and is made of polycarbonate with a maximum thickness of 8.6mm. The back of the device features a 5MP camera accompanied by an LED flash, whereas the right side accommodates the volume rockers, power key, and an accented dedicated XiaoAI (Xiaomi AI) assistant button. It does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack but does feature a USB Type-C port to charge its 2,100 mAh battery.
As far as software is concerned, it runs a modified version of Android 9.0 Pie Go Edition with added AI functionalities and IR blaster to control appliances with remote control and Mijia smart home products. It also supports real-time translation of 62 languages including 36 with voice support and 10 with pictures. Last but not least, it also supports the full version of the WeChat app, which enables voice calling feature on the device.
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