Mi 10i India launch date announced; will be a mid-range phone with 108MP quad cameras

Highlights

• Mi 10i smartphone is expected to be a rebranded variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
• The handset can be seen with a 108MP quad-camera setup at the back in teaser
• Mi 10i is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC

The Mi 10i India launch event has been scheduled for January 5th 2021, as teased in a tweet by the Xiaomi India official Twitter handle. For those who are unaware, Mi 10i has been part of leaks and rumours for quite some time now and is expected to launch in the country as a rebranded variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The Mi 10i India launch teaser doesn’t reveal much but does show that the handset will feature a 108MP quad-camera setup at the back. However, thanks to previous leaks, we have a fair idea of what we can expect from the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi.

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Mi 10i specifications (leaked)

As per the Geekbench listing spotted a few days back, Mi 10i will be powered by a chipset codenamed ‘gauguinpro’, which is expected to be the mid-range Snapdragon 750G SoC. As per this listing, the chipset will be coupled with 8GB RAM and run Android 10 out of the box. Leaving aside the Geekbench specs reveal, the handset is speculated to pack a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and a hole-punch design for the 16MP selfie camera.

Also read: Mi 10i specifications spotted on Geekbench ahead of rumoured India launch

As far as optics are concerned, the Mi 10i is expected to sport a 108MP primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth module. The phone is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. We exclusively reported earlier this month that the Mi 10i will be made available in at least two configurations, i.e. 6GB RAM +128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. In terms of colour options, you can expect the phone in Blue, Black, and Gradient Orange/Blue hues. For power backup, the Mi 10i is said to pack a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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