Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G smartphone in India. It is the newest addition to the Mi 10 series, which includes phones like Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro. While these models are powered by Snapdragon 865, the Xiaomi Mi 10i is equipped with a mid-range chipset with 5G capabilities. Some other highlights of the smartphone include a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display and a 108-megapixel quad camera setup.
Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G specifications and features
The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has an IPS LCD panel of 6.67 inches. The FHD+ screen offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, 450nits brightness, HDR10, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The punch-hole screen and the rear shell of the device are blessed with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It weighs 215 grams, and it measures 165.4 x 76.8 x 9mm. The Mi 10 5G is an IP53 rated device that comes with a water-repellent coating.
The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel with EIS. It can shoot 30fps 1080p videos and 120fps slow-motion videos. There is a round-shaped camera module on the backside. It features the brand-new Samsung ISOCELL HM2 108-megapixel camera as the primary shooter. It is the second-generation lens that succeeds the 108-megapixel shooter found on the other Mi 10 series smartphones. The main camera of the Mi 10i 5G is coupled with an 8-megapixel superwide lens with a FOV of 120 degrees, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. With dual native ISO and 9-in-1 pixel binning technology available for the main camera, the Mi 10i 5G promises better photography results in dim light conditions. It supports up to 30fps 4K video recording and 960fps slow-motion video shooting.
The Snapdragon 750G chipset that tags along with Adreno 619 graphics powers the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. The SoC is accompanied by up to 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is a shared SIM slot onboard for adding a microSD card to the device. The Mi 10i 5G has built-in 11 temperature sensors on the rear side for modulating on-device temperature. In addition, its internal temperature is regulated by means of the inbuilt cooling system.
The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G comes preinstalled with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The device is backed by a 4,820mAh battery that is coupled with 33W fast charging. The handset comes with a host of other features like dual SIM support, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, USB-C, IR blaster, Hi-Res Audio support, stereo speakers, a linear motor for in-game vibrations, Widevine L1 support, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Last, it also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Xiaomi Mi 10i is a modified version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. Both phones have identical specs, but they only differ in the main camera department. The Mi 10 Lite has a 64-megapixel primary camera, whereas the Mi 10i gets the new 108-megapixel lens. Also, the Mi 10i is already available in China with a different moniker of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G price in India
Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 20,999 (~$287)
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 21,999 (~$300)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 23,999 (~$328)
The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G can be purchased in three colors such as Midnight Black, Atlantic Blue, and Pacific Sunrise. The Chinese firm will be starting with the sales of the smartphone from 12 PM on Jan. 8 through Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home. Amazon India will be giving early access to Prime subscribers through the Prime Day sale on Jan. 7 (12 PM). The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant will be available for purchase a bit later.
Customers using ICICI Bank credit cards and EMI transactions for purchasing the Mi 10i 5G will be provided with a flat discount of Rs 2,000. Purchasers can also benefit from Rs 10,000 worth of Jio benefits. The handset will be soon available through offline retailers in India.
