Xiaomi recently announced that it will be releasing a software update in the near future, enabling 5G standalone (SA) network access functionality on devices that do not currently support it in India. This update will enable Xiaomi users to experience the full benefits of 5G technology, including faster speeds, reduced latency, and improved connectivity.

Xiaomi India claims that their selection of more than 20 5G smartphones supports the 4G-based 5G non-standalone (NSA) network. While the 5G SA network does not rely on 4G and offers a more pure and effective 5G experience, some of these devices still do not support it.

In order to allow 5G SA, the brand revealed that it has provided an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Mi 11X, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite NE 5G devices. The business added that updates for the Mi 10, Mi 10i, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro would come soon. The company also said that in order to give its clients a smooth 5G experience, it is updating all of its products.

The announcement comes as India’s leading telecom carriers prepare to launch 5G services there. While Airtel is implementing 5G NSA networks, Reliance Jio is putting out its 5G SA networks. By December 2023 and March 2024, respectively, the two telecoms hope to have finished rolling out their separate networks.

The company asserted that a variety of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have been tested on Jio 5G and will work with the network after a rollout of a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones for the past few months. But still, most of the handsets are yet to receive it in India. Recently, Xiaomi revealed that it has achieved massive growth in the premium smartphone segment in the country. The announcement was soon followed by the MIUI 12.5 update rollout for the Mi 11 Ultra, the firm’s most expensive phone in the region. Now, the update is also being seeded out to Mi 10i and Redmi K20 Pro, which are older upper mid-range smartphones.

The Mi 10i sold in India is a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. This phone with a different primary camera is known as Mi 10T Lite in some markets. The latter two models have already received MIUI 12.5 update in May and June respectively.

Now, the same update is finally available for the Indian model Mi 10i. The latest system update arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJSINXM and it is being rolled out in batches. The new software update comes after the Android 11 update in May.

On the other hand, the MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi K20 Pro in India brings song Android 11. The update bears build number V12.5.1.0.RFKINXM. Like any other OTA system update, this one is also going through a batched rollout.

Just like the previous device, the original Redmi K20 Pro from China and the Mi 9T Pro have already received this very same update in May and June respectively.

Xiaomi is expected to unveil MIUI 13 very soon. These two smartphones, namely Mi 10i and Redmi K20 Pro will most likely be updated to the upcoming version of MIUI.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 10i as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in India in January. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 despite releasing in early 2021. Now, months after its debut, the handset has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

The Mi 10i sold in India is exactly the same as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G available in India. This duo has another clone in the form of Mi 10T Lite with a 64MP primary camera instead of a 108MP sensor.

It is worth noting that the Mi 10T Lite was announced first. Hence, it was also the first to get the Android 11 update in February, followed by the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in March. Now, the Mi 10i has also begun to receive the update.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i Android 11 update arrives with build number V12.0.2.0.RJSINXM and April 2021 security patches. The update is currently marked as ‘Stable Beta’. This means it is only available for a select few users as part of the batched rollout. Anyway, it should be seeded out to all the units in the coming days.

The next notable system update for the Mi 10i will be MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, Xiaomi is yet to reveal when this update will be released for this smartphone.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 10T Lite alongside the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro in late September. The handset debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, months after its release, this device has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite ships with two types of MIUI builds – Global and EEA. But currently, only the variant running the global build is receiving the Android 11 update.

Above all, the update with build number V12.0.2.0.RJSMIXM is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. Hence, it is being only seeded out to select users. If these early adopters don’ face any major issues, the availability of this update will be extended for more customers.

Similarly, Xiaomi should start delivering the Android 11 update not only to the EEA variant of Mi 10T Lite but also Mi 10i and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G very soon.

That’s because the Redmi Note 9 Pro that debuted in late November 2020 in China is basically the Mi 10T Lite with a 108MP primary sensor. On the other hand, the Mi 10 that released in India last month is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.

Hence, these three phones codenamed gauguin run the same MIUI build with regional tweaks. That said, going by Xiaomi’s update track record, this trio should get at least one more Android update and three MIUI updates.

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Earlier today (2nd February 2021), Xiaomi India announced that its newly launched smartphone, the Mi 10i 5G, saw record breaking sales. The device saw sales worth 400 crores INR (roughly 54 million US Dollars) in just three weeks.

The Chinese tech giant has just revealed the achievement of its Mi 10i 5G, which first went on sale on the 7th of January 2021. Since then, the device has registered “blockbuster” sales within just three weeks of its first launch. Furthermore, the company also added that the device is one of the most searched smartphones, as per the January 2021 Google search result reports. In other words, the smartphone was  extremely successful in India.

Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India, stated that “With the launch of Mi 10i 5G, our aim was to deliver future proof technology and a perfect flagship experience. The response received during the first few weeks is a testimony to customers appreciating a 10 on 10 smartphone which combines a stellar camera setup featuring the 108MP primary camera along with class leading performance through  Snapdragon 750G. As we continue to build the Mi Brand in India, we will focus on offering the latest and the best technology to our Mi Fans.”

Listing some of the handset’s notable specs, the Mi 10i 5G feature a 108 megapixel rear camera, along with a 120Hz refresh rate display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G enabled processor, all of which is powered by a large 4,820mAh battery pack. The smartphone also supports NavIC, which is the nation’s indigenous navigation system built by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).

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Earlier today (12th January 2021), Xiaomi India made the announcement that its newly launched Mi 10i 5G achieved a record breaking sales worth 200 crores INR (roughly 27 million US Dollars) during its first open sale in India, across multiple platforms.

The Mi 10i from the Chinese tech giant is the first smartphone from the company to offer a 108 megapixel camera along with Qualcomm’s 5G enabled Snapdragon 750G processor. The Mi 10i went on sale for the first time exclusively for Prime members on Amazon India on 7th January 2021 and across all Mi India retail channels, including its official website, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios starting from 8th January 2021. As per the company’s official press release, over 1.5 million users chose to keep notified of the sale.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10i launched in two variants, including two iterations of the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and three versions of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configurations. Collectively, this meant that all five models were the top 5 selling products across all categories on Amazon India after the launch. Manu Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India stated that “We are truly overwhelmed with the love and response received  from our Mi fans and consumers for Mi 10i. INR 200 Crore worth of sales within 1st sale is a major milestone and we are happy to announce that. Mi brand aims to bring the latest and the best technology to our Mi Fans.”

Talking about the device itself, the Mi 10i features the ISOCELL HM2 108MP camera, paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. This means the device is 5G ready and even offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz on its Intelligent AdaptiveSync Display. Furthermore, the handset even supports ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organization) indigenous navigation system, NavIC integration, and houses a 4,820mAh battery that supports up to 33W fast charging.

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Ahead of the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10i tomorrow, listings for the phone have appeared on Amazon India and they reveal the price tags of the variants that will be sold in the country. However, there is a possibility that the prices may be different when they are announced tomorrow.

As seen in the video below, shared on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the phone will be available in two configurations – 6GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 128GB. The former will be available in Atlantic Blue and Pacific Sunrise while the 8GB RAM version will come in the aforementioned colors and Midnight Black.

Seems like Amazon has accidently leaked the pricing of Mi 10i.
-6GB+128GB: ₹24,999
-8GB+128GB: ₹27,999#Mi10i pic.twitter.com/V2fFSHIo8P

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) January 4, 2021

The listing shows that the 6GB RAM variant will be sold for INR 24,999 (~$342) while the 8GB RAM variant will go for INR 27,999 (~$384). When compared to the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G’s price tag in China (¥1599/~$247 and ¥1799/~$278), the Mi 10i is about $100 more expensive.

While these prices do go in line with the CEO’s under INR 30,000 price tag, the phone may sell for a lesser price tag. Xiaomi is known to offer discounts on its new products immediately after they are launched, and as you can see, these prices have no discounts. So, we are keeping our fingers crossed and expecting the final prices to be about INR 2000 (~$27) less.

The Mi 10i will be going against other 5G phones in the sub INR 30,000 category such as the OnePlus Nord which starts at INR 24,999 (~$343), has a 90Hz AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 765G processor but 48MP quad rear cameras and a smaller battery with a slightly slower charging technology.

There is also the Moto G 5G that has the same Snapdragon 750G processor as the Mi 10i, a bigger 5000mAh battery but with 20W slower charging, 48MP quad rear cameras, and a price tag of INR 20,999 (~$288) for the 6+128GB version.

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The Mi 10i is a new phone scheduled to launch in India tomorrow. The Pacific Sunrise color variant of the device has already appeared in several hands-on photos online. If you are wondering if that is the only color variant that will be sold in the country, that will not be the case.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 10i will also be available in Atlantic Blue and Midnight Black colors.

A brand new colour #Atlanticblue for the #Mi10i.

Perfect for the #ThePerfect10.

RT if you love it too. pic.twitter.com/MRq6z7Mf2N

— Mi India #Mi10TSeries5G (@XiaomiIndia) January 3, 2021

Black & Beautiful

Introducing the all-new #MidnightBlack variant of the #ThePerfect10, #Mi10i. Looks stunning, right?

Coming your way tomorrow at 12 noon. RT if you are excited! pic.twitter.com/gYcoZvxCch

— Mi India #Mi10TSeries5G (@XiaomiIndia) January 4, 2021

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The Mi 10i is a rebadged Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G but Xiaomi India says it will have some region-specific features. Nevertheless, we expect it to have a 6.67-inch 1080 x 2400 display with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera. Powering the phone should be a Snapdragon 750G processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. However, we won’t be surprised if Xiaomi were to announce a 64GB version for India. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a MicroSD card slot, so this should too.

It has already been confirmed that the phone has a 108MP quad-camera system. It should also have a 16MP selfie camera. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 4820mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging, stereo speakers, IR blaster, and NFC. The Mi 10i should also ship with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box.

With respect to the price, Manu Kumar Jain, the CEO of Xiaomi India, has said the phone will be priced under INR 30,000 (~$410).

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The holidays are over and work is expected to resume in earnest. For the tech industry, manufacturers should begin to announce dates for the launch of new products. A large number of these products will be announced at the all-virtual CES 2021 event which begins on January 11. However, some other announcements or product launches will happen outside of the annual tech show.

Xiaomi is one of those who has a launch scheduled for the first work week of the year and it is for the Indian-exclusive Mi 10i smartphone. The phone which will sport a 108MP primary rear camera will be unveiled on Tuesday, the 5th of January. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has already sent out review units, and we are sure a number of you have already seen photos of the phone. For those who haven’t, the Mi 10i is practically a rebadge of the Chinese Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G albeit with special features for the Indian market.

Alongside Xiaomi, Samsung also has an event scheduled for the first week in January. The Korean Giant has an event on Wednesday, January 6 which has been reported to be an early CES 2021 event. Samsung is expected to announce new TVs and new display technologies. Maybe, we will see a new cool TV like the Sero which can rotate to switch between portrait and landscape modes.

Wherever you are in the world, you’re invited to get a First Look at where the screen’s new vision begins.

Stay tuned to Samsung's #TheFirstLook event and find out more.

Visit https://t.co/k2NJLF2SGz to watch it live on January 6 2021, 11am EST.#SamsungEvent #CES2021 pic.twitter.com/XbW89WmIOa

— Samsung TV (@SamsungTV) December 31, 2020

Chinese phone accessories manufacturer, ZMI, also has a product launch set for January 6 and according to teasers, the new product is supposed to be a power bank with a total power output of 200W. The portable battery pack has been reported to be able to output 120W of power from one of its ports. Like other ZMI products, this will be launching in China first.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi revealed that it will be launching a 108MP smartphone in India on January 5. This handset is expected to be called Mi 10i, which is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. Ahead of this phone’s formal announcement, its official color names, as well as memory variants, have emerged on social media.

Earlier this month, the memory variants and colors of Mi 10i were already tipped by popular Indian leakster Ishan Agarwal. However, he did not reveal the proper names. But now, thanks to a Twitter user called @Iamnil7 (Indranil Chakraborty), we know the official color names.

As per a screenshot shared by this particular user, the forthcoming Mi 10i will be available in the following color variants and memory configurations in India.

• Xiaomi Mi 10i Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • Pacific Sunrise
  • Atlantic Blue
• Xiaomi Mi 10i Memory Variants
  • 6GB + 128GB
  • 8GB + 128GB

This means Xiaomi will be not launching the 8GB + 256GB variant of this device, which is sold in China. But it makes sense as the Mi 10T Lite (same smartphone with 64MP camera) also does come in this configuration.

But anyway, all the regions get the same paint job, however, they are known by different names. In China, the above-mentioned colors are called Silent Sky, Lake Light and Autumn Scenery, and Blue Sea and Starts. Whereas, in Europe, they are called Pearl Gray, Rose Gold Beach, and Atlantic Blue.

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Xiaomi India is teasing to launch a new smartphone on January 5, 2021. As per the teaser poster, this handset will come equipped with a 108MP primary camera. Further, going by the camera layout, this device could be nothing but the rumored Mi 10i, which is said to be a rebadged Redmi Note9 Pro 5G.

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched the China-exclusive Redmi Note 9 series in late November. One of the three devices in this series, Redmi Note 9 4G has already been unveiled for India as Redmi 9 Power with an additional 2MP macro camera.

Similarly, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is expected to debut in India as Mi 10i, as per multiple findings. Now, although Xiaomi India has not confirmed the phone’s official branding yet, it has revealed to announce this handset officially in the country on January 5.

This means the Mi 10i will be the first smartphone launch for Xiaomi India in 2021. As far as specs are concerned, we expect it to be the same as the original Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, unlike the Mi 10T Lite, which is basically the same phone with a 64MP primary camera.

Last but not least, according to a leak, the Mi 10i will come in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage variants as well as in Black, Blue, and Orange-Green gradient color options.

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November had quite a bit of launches from companies like ZTE, Samsung, OPPO, and the most expected Redmi’s Note9 series. Although we are officially into the last month of 2020, companies aren’t holding back or relaxing a bit. Thus, let’s look at the upcoming smartphones in December 2020. The list has names from biggies like Huawei, Lenovo, Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and more. As always we have included few devices that are speculated to arrive this month at the end.

OPPO Reno5 series

Perhaps, the next big launch in China would be the Reno5 series of smartphones. It is rumored to launch on December 10 in China. Anyway, the lineup will likely have three devices- Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 Pro+ 5G. The entire specs of the device have been leaked ahead of launch.

Reno5 5G will probably have a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED FHD+(1080p) display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC, 4,300mAh battery with 65W charging, ColorOS 11. As for the optics, it will likely feature a quad-camera setup with 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, two 2MP sensors, and a 32MP selfie shooter.

Reno5 Pro will have similar specs as the Reno5 but a bigger 6.55-inch display, Dimensity 1000+ SoC, and a slightly larger 4,350mAh battery. And as per leaks, the difference between Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+ is a bigger 4,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 865 SoC, and rear cameras. Accordingly, it will most likely include a mysterious Sony IMX7xx 50MP lens, 16MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and a 2MP macro sensor.

Lenovo Lemon K12 Series 

After confirming the arrival of Lemon brand smartphones, Lenovo has confirmed that the Lemon K12 series of smartphones will launch on December 9 in China. The devices are likely rebranded Motorola phones from Global markets. Accordingly, the Lenovo K12 Pro will be a rebranded version of Moto G9, while the K12 will be a rebrand of Moto E7.

Thus, Lenovo K12 Pro will likely feature a 6.8-inch LCD HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, triple-camera with 64MP main, two 2MP macro& depth sensors, 16MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. The Lenovo K12 will probably have a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC, triple camera with 48MP main, and two 2MP sensors, 8MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Huawei Nova8, Honor V40 series

Huawei launched the Nova 8 SE back in November. The company is expected to expand the Nova8 lineup and if reports are true it will happen this month. Certifications received an earlier hint that the lineup will include two more devices- Nova8, and Nova8 Pro. The Pro model will likely feature a dual punch-hole display with curved edges. Sadly, not much is known about the series but the Nova 8 could sport Dimensity 820 SoC, rectangular layout with quad-cameras, while the Pro model will have Dimensity 1000+ SoC.

The Honor V40 series was expected to launch last month. However, a lot happened in December and now Honor is no longer a sub-brand of Huawei. Hence, the V40 series could be the first Honor Smartphones after the split. Although it is rumored to launch in December along with the Nova8 series, some reports say that it might get skipped to Jan 2021. The series will have V40 Pro, V40 Pro+. Reports say that both the devices will have a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, 50MP Sony IMX700 RYYB camera, 66W wired & 40W wireless charging, 5G, Dimensity 1000+ SoC(V40), and more.

Vivo X60 series, V20 Pro

After a lot of delays, Vivo has finally confirmed that V20 Pro will launch in India on December 2. To recall, the device launched back in September in China. The Vivo V20 Pro features a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, triple-camera with 64MP, 8MP, 2MP lenses, and a dual-front camera with 44MP main, and 8MP ultra-wide lens, 4,100mAh with 33W fast charging.

Vivo recently launched the OriginOS in China. It is expected to power the new Vivo smartphones going forward. While the company has opened beta registrations for existing devices, its upcoming Vivo X60 series will likely get it out of the box. Reports say that the series will have Vivo X60, X60 Pro, likely feature Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, and start around 3,500 yuan($532).

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Other Expected launches

 realme RMX3063 device

realme’s mysterious RMX3063 device has been spotted on FCC, BIS, EEC certification websites suggesting an imminent launch. It will have a design similar to devices like realme C12, C15, and realme Q2i. It will likely feature a 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac support.

Moto G9 Plus(India)

Motorola announced the Moto G9 Plus in Brazil, UK back in September. And a recent BIS listing suggests the launch in India is imminent. It features a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD display, Snapdragon 730G SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, quad-camera with 64MP sensor, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower Charging, Android 10.

Nokia 7.3, 5.4

After a long delay, Nokia 7.3, and budget Nokia 5.4 are likely to debut before the year ends. Nokia 5.4 will likely be a successor to Nokia 7.2 with 5G support, 6.3-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 690 SoC, 48/64MP primary camera, 24MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery with 18W charging. Nokia 5.4 will probably boast a 6.39-inch HD+ display, SoC faster than Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C port, and sport Blue, Purple colors.

Samsung M02, A52, A72

Samsung is gearing up to announce the next entry-level M02 very soon in India. And if reports are anything to go by, it might happen this month. The support page for SM-M025F/DS, likely the M02, has already gone live. Considering the early launches, it is speculated that the upcoming Galaxy A02 will land as M02 in India. So far, the Geekbench listing shows it will likely have Snapdragon 450 SoC, 3GB of RAM, Android 10.

Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy A51, A71 in December. Similarly, the company could launch the next iteration this year as well. So far, the Galaxy A52 and A72 are likely succeeding those devices. Galaxy A52 is expected to feature Snapdragon 750G 5G, 64MP main camera, 8MP unknown sensor, and 3x Telephoto lens. The Galaxy A72, on the other hand, will feature a Penta-camera setup with 64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP Telephoto(3x zoom), and two 5Mp sensors, 32MP front camera.

Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 10i, Redmi 9 Power

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Mi 11 series- Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro soon after the Qualcomm Summit that will happen on December 1. The device will likely be the first in China to sport the next flagship SoC(likely: Snapdragon 888) of Qualcomm. The Pro device will mostly feature a curved display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, main camera to take 50MP shots, 48MP ultra-wide, 100W fast charging, and more. Although it is tipped to launch in January, chances are it might get announced in December.

The Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power are likely rebadged versions of Mi 10T Lite, and Redmi Note9 4G for the Indian markets. Anyway, the Mi 10i will feature a  6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, circular rear camera layout, 16MP selfie shooter, 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The Redmi 9 Power will have a 6.53-inch display, Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

The latest leak reveals that Mi 10i will come in Black, Blue, Orange-Green gradient colors with 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage. The Redmi 9 Power will come in Black, Blue, Green colors and have 4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage.

So these were the expected smartphones in December 2020. Which phone are you most excited for?

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Xiaomi debuted the  Mi 10T Lite in late September in Europe alongside Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The latter two smartphones made their way to India but the former did not. Similarly, Redmi announced Redmi Note 9 4G last week in China. As per multiple findings, these two handsets will be unveiled as Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power in India. Ahead of their official launch, the storage variants and color options of these phones have leaked.

The new leak regarding Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power comes from Ishan Agarwal who has partnered with 91Mobiles for its distribution. According to him, these two handsets will be available in India in two storage configurations and three colors each.

Xiaomi Mi 10i

The upcoming Mi 10i is codenamed ‘gauguininpro’ and will bear the model number M2007J17I. It is expected to be a rebranded Mi 10T Lite with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, 120Hz display, and 64MP quad-camera. As per the new tip, it will be available in the following storage variants and colors.

Mi 10i Storage Variants

• 6GB + 128GB
• 8GB + 128GB

Mi 10i Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Orange – Green Gradient

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Redmi 9 Power

On the other hand, the forthcoming Redmi 9 Power is reported to be a rebadged Redmi Note 9 4G with a quad-camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, and 6,000mAh battery. It is codenamed ‘lime’ and will come with model number M2010J19SI. The phone will be sold in the following memory versions and colors.

Redmi 9 Power Storage Variants

• 4GB + 64GB
• 4GB + 128GB

Redmi 9 Power Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Green

Having said that, the Indian divisions of Xiaomi and Redmi are yet to officially reveal the launch dates for Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power respectively.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 series including the Redmi Note9 Pro 5G in China On November 26. This is a tweaked version of the Mi 10T Lite in Europe. Now, a device with a similar model number likely for India has appeared on Google Play Supported devices list. Let’s find out which device is probably going to debut in the country. 

As noted by Mukul Sharma, Google Play Supported devices list shows a device with codename ‘gauguininpro’ and model number ‘M2007J17I’ under Xiaomi. Here the ‘in’ and “I” probably denotes that it’s an Indian variant as usual. Further, it is listed as Mi 10i.  Now to find out which device this could be, have a look at the model numbers below:

• Mi 10T Lite(Europe)- M2007J17G
• Redmi Note9 Pro 5G(China)- M2007J17C
• India listing(Mi 10i)- M2007J17I

Previously, two Xiaomi devices with codename gauguin and gauguinpro were spotted on MIUI 12 code back in July. Accordingly, these had the model number ‘J17’ and as per the firmware at that time, XDA had reported that two versions- ‘gauguinpro’, and ‘gauguin’ with 108MP, and 64MP cameras will launch in China, and India & Global markets respectively.

Although XDA considered it as an incorrect listing, Cut back to September, the Mi 10TLite debuts Globally with a 64MP camera. A few months later, a device with model number M2007J17C & 108MP camera, has landed recently in China as Redmi Note9 Pro 5G. And just like early reports, both the devices are similar with a major difference in camera.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will likely launch in India as Mi 10i, the Indian variant (M2007J17I) appears on the Google Supported Devices list.#Xiaomi #RedmiNote9Pro5G #Mi10i pic.twitter.com/H7P8FMtHFI

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 30, 2020

All this, along with the ‘M2007J17I’ listing and Mi 10i name suggests that the device could be a rebadged Mi 10T Lite from Europe. And even though ‘gauguininpro’ and 64MP here appears contradictory, we feel Xiaomi might skip the 108MP variant for India. That is, it can place the device both as a watered-down variant of the Mi 10. And not jeopardize the Mi 10T series in the process.

Besides, even if Xiaomi were to launch Mi 10i as a budget 5G device with a 108MP camera to compete with the likes of OnePlus, Realme, Motorola, they would be jeopardizing their own Redmi brand. The latter generally operates between the 6k-25k segment. That said, considering it’s just a listing, let’s wait for more info in the coming future.

Mi 10i Specifications(Expected)

Either way, apart from the main Camera sensor, we can expect similar features like a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, circular rear camera layout, 16MP selfie shooter, 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

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The Mi Note 10 Lite launched in April as a more affordable version of the 2019 Mi Note 10. To keep the price low, Xiaomi made some tradeoffs mainly in the camera department. For example, the 108MP primary camera is replaced with a 64MP sensor.

Xiaomi didn’t launch the original Mi Note 10 series in India and neither did the Mi Note 10 Lite get an Indian launch. However, a new finding has revealed the Mi Note 10 Lite will be coming to India but under the name Mi 10i.

Evidence of this was found in a bit of code, part of which is shown in the image below. As you can see, the Mi Note 10 Lite with its 64MP quad-camera setup is codenamed “toco”. Right below it is another phone with a 64MP quad-camera setup too, the codename “tocoin”, and the product name “Mi 10i”.

One can deduce that “tocoin” is short for “toco india” which means an Indian version of the Mi Note 10 Lite but that will be launching as the Mi 10i.

The source of the info, @_the_tech_guy, didn’t say when the device will launch but we expect it will be announced this quarter. Those who live in India and who have set their eyes on the Mi Note 10 Lite will surely be excited at the news.

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The Mi Note 10 Lite launched in Europe for €349 (~INR 30,845) for the 64GB model and €399 (~INR 35,264) for the 128GB version. That sure is pricey considering there are more powerful devices selling for less in India right now. For example, the 6GB+64GB OnePlus Nord launching next month is priced at INR 24,999. The 12GB + 256GB version is even INR 29,999 which is still cheaper than the base model of the Mi Note 10 Lite. We are curious to see how the Mi 10i will be priced in India.

The Mi Note 10 Lite has a 6.47-inch curved AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It is covered with Gorilla Glass 5, has a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio, TUV Rehiland low blue-light certification, and supports HDR10. There us a Snapdragon 730G processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.

The quad-camera setup includes a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP 120° ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera inside the notch is a 16MP sensor. The device can record in 4K and also supports 960fps slow-motion recording. Other features are NFC, an in-display fingerprint scanner, an IR blaster, and audio jack, and a 5260mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

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