Xiaomi has indicated via a Twitter post that it would be unveiling a new Mi Mix 2 version with a reduced 32GB storage in India. The Mi Max 2 is presently available in a 4GB + 64GB variant as well as a 4GB + 128GB version but the now, there is going to be a 32GB version and it is for the Indian market. The new variant will be unmasked on September 20 by 12 noon and would be sold exclusively on Mi.com, Mi Home and Amazon India. The new version will come clutching an introductory Rs 12,999 price tag which is around $202 USD. The price may likely end up at Rs 14,999 in due course.

Presenting Mi Max 2 4GB+32GB at an intro price of ₹12,999! Sale starts 20/09 exclusively on @amazonIN, https://t.co/nVqFSYMyzY & Mi Home pic.twitter.com/6rC5hoNq7H

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) September 18, 2017

Apart from the new storage, the device retains all features of the previous model. The display is still 6.44 inches and the resolution is kept at 1080p. The Mi Max 2 features the power efficient Snapdragon 625, an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It packs a dual  SIM slots with one of the slots doubling as a microSD card slot and can be expanded up to 256GB.

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Further, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 sports a 12MP Sony IMX386 rear sensor while there is a 5MP camera up front for selfies. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as well as a 5300mAh which only added 0.1mm to its thickness when compared to the Mi Max with a smaller battery. The Mi Max 2 comes with Android 7.1.1 out of the box and is available in matte black with a fingerprint resistant coating.

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The Mi Max 2 is a highly anticipated device from Xiaomi, especially for those who love phones with large displays. The Mi Max 2 is scheduled for a May 25 launch and according to leaks, the phone will only have a few design changes with the upgrades occurring under the hood.

A set of leaked live images that surfaced online yesterday said to be of the Mi Max 2 is our first look at the device.

The Mi Max 2 in the image wears the champagne gold paint and could pass for the same device as the original Mi Max. However, you should notice that the antenna lines are different and now have the U-design. The camera setup is also different as the LED flash sits on the left of the sensor and not the right.

This is a 6.44-inch device, so one hand use is out of it. We guess that is why Xiaomi still retains the fingerprint scanner in exactly the same position. But we really wish the scanner was positioned in front of the device, so we wouldn’t have to pick up the device all the time just to unlock it. A simple home button swipe, and you can check for notifications or open apps without lifting the device from your desk or any other flat surface its placed on.

Another image shows the base and top of the device. We can see Xiaomi has reduced the number of holes that make up the speaker grille. While there are two sets on opposite sides of the USB Type-C port, don’t expect stereo speakers. Thankfully, the IR blaster makes a return and there is still an audio jack.

We have no doubt that the images are genuine as they match the blueprint that was seen on the website of Taiwan’s communications agency.

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is expected to launch in two variants: one will be powered by a Snapdragon 626 processor and the other will feature the Snapdragon 660. They will also differ in terms of memory configuration but will have the same camera sensors and 5000mAh battery capacity. Pricing is rumored to start at ¥1499 (∼$220).

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Xiaomi released its largest smartphone yet, the Mi Max on May 10 last year and it did come out with a bang due to its expansive display. But more than a year later, the Mi Max is yet to get a successor even as the original Mi Max isn’t listed on the Mi mall anymore. Thus, a successor to the Xiaomi Max dubbed Mi Max 2 has become the subject of a couple of leaks and rumours.

Before now we have seen a couple of leaks on the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with its specs details said to include a 12MP Sony IMX378 sensor but with a larger aperture in order to get better camera effect. On the other hand, the front selfie shooter will have a 5MP  sensor. We had even seen a photo said to be of the Mi Max 2 but which we believe is fake. Now, a fresh rumor has emerged and interestingly, it tips the Mi Max 2 as officially launching on May 23 and that the publicity for the launch event would commence tomorrow. While we can’t say if this is true, Xiaomi has this year been releasing its products without long notice like the Redmi Note 4X. So don’t brush this aside just yet, it is possible a launch would take place on May 23.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was rumoured to come with the same 6.44-inch display with 1080p resolution.  The device is tipped to run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 8 and with an increase in the battery capacity to 5000mAh. An earlier rumour also tips the Mi Max 2 as packing a Snapdragon 660 chip backed by 6GB of RAM and 4GB RAM on the standard version. There are indications now that the Xiaomi Max 2 will feature a Snapdragon 626 processor for the 4GB RAM version while the SD 660 chip would be for the higher 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version. Also, the battery capacity may be increased from the 4850mAh on the Mi Max to a 5,000mAh capacity.

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There are also talks of the MIUI 9 on the Mi Max but that doesn’t look feasible unless the device isn’t launching soon. The MIUI 9 Beta testing has not commenced properly,  not to talk of rolling out on a smartphone. As for the price, an earlier rumor hints that the Mi Max 2 price may be adjusted slightly but will still fall between 1499 Yuan and 1699 Yuan, not exceeding 1999 Yuan at most.

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