Xiaomi today announced that it’s flagship smartphone series — Xiaomi Mi 8 series, has crossed the sales mark of 6 million units. The devices in the Mi 8 series include Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, and the recently launched Mi 8 Lite.

Along with that, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has also announced that it’s slashing the prices of all four models of the Mi 8 flagship phone by 200 Yuan, which roughly converts to $29.

With the new price cut, the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model of the Mi 8 will cost 2,499 Yuan while the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model will be available for 2,799 Yuan. The 6GB RAM with 256GB storage model and the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs 3,099 Yuan.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 features 6.21-inch notched AMOLED screen that supports 18.7:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The notch of the phone features a 20-megapixel selfie camera and necessary components for infrared-backed face unlock feature.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. There are three internal storage options to choose from — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. For photography, the phone comes equipped with two 12-megapixel rear camera sensors.

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It is the first phone to come with dual-band GPS technology for accurate location tracking. It features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for added security. It runs on Android Oreo operating system-based MIUI custom interface. The handset is packed with a 3,400mAh battery that supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ fast charging technology.

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A few months ago, Xiaomi launched Mi 8, its flagship smartphone, for a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (approximately $393). Now, the company has announced a price cut of 100 Yuan on the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of the Mi 8, making it the cheapest Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone in China.

With the discounted price of the Mi 8, the Meizu 16 now faces a tough competition. Further, the price cut comes at a time when the Meizu 16 is out-of-stock. The Meizu 16, the company’s flagship phone of the year, starts at 2,698, which roughly converts to $392.

Currently, Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model is available on the company’s official online store in three color options. While the 64GB storage variant received a price cut, the 256GB storage model comes with Mi Band 2 fitness tracker.

Coming to the specs, the Mi 8 comes with a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display with a notch at the top that houses an IR face scanner, a 20MP selfie camera, and the usual sensors. Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor.

For photography, it features two camera sensors on the back, both being a 12MP sensors with support for optical image stabilization and optical zoom. There’s also a fingerprint scanner on the back panel. Running on Android Oreo-based MIUI 10, the device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Meizu 16, launched earlier this month, has a 6-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes in three variants — 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, and 8GB RAM.

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It features a dual-camera setup on the back, with a 12MP primary sensor and a 20MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it has a 20MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture. This one too runs on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Flyme OS and is powered by a 3,010mAh battery.

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