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Xiaomi appears to be on the verge of announcing an affordable flagship

By Sarah Chen
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Xiaomi’s Mi 10 lineup is about to get bigger and even more confusing. The range currently comprises eight models: Mi 10 5G, Mi 10 Pro 5G, Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 10T 5G, Mi 10T Pro 5G, Mi 10 Lite 5G, Mi 10T Lite 5G, and Mi 10i 5G.

The platform implies that at least one variant will have 8GB of RAM and the phone will run Android 11.

The phone has previously also been seen on TENAA, and according to the website, it will feature a quad-camera array.

Save for the new chip, the Mi 10 5G is expected to have the same design and specs as last year’s Mi 10. Thus, it will likely have a 6.67-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The Mi 10 packs one 108MP camera, a 13MP wide-angle unit, a 2MP macro module, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is 20MP.

The new model will reportedly cost around CNY3,500 (~$541). The launch date remains a mystery but the phone’s visit to Geekbench and TEENA suggests an announcement is not far off.

Questions & Answers

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What specifications are expected for this new affordable flagship phone?

A.

The new model is expected to have 8GB of RAM and run Android 11. It will likely feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

Q.

What camera setup will the new Xiaomi phone likely include?

A.

The phone is expected to feature a quad-camera array, including a 108MP main camera, a 13MP wide-angle unit, a 2MP macro module, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will also have a 20MP front camera.

Q.

How much is the new Xiaomi model reportedly going to cost?

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The new model will reportedly cost around CNY3,500, which is approximately $541. This price point suggests it aims to be an affordable flagship option within Xiaomi's existing lineup.

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