Xiaomi Mi 4 to launch by the end of 2014

After storming the Indian mobile market by the launch of Mi 3, Chinese smartphone-maker Xiaomi recently revealed its plans for Mi 4 in the Indian market. 

Introducing the #Mi4 — The Fastest Mi Phone Ever. http://t.co/HpDi9LydDg pic.twitter.com/LowNYaasA9
— Mi (@xiaomi) July 22, 2014

When asked by a reader on BGR India, the Hugo Barra, VP (Global Operation) Xiaomi confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Pad are undergoing certifications and most probably will be launching by the end of 2014. 

He also shared company's plans of making the Redmi series phones available in the stores by Diwali. The Redmi smartphones were launched last month but the company didn't reveal the dates when these will be available for purchase. Also Mi TV 2 was also in process of launch but company is looking for content partners . 

Mi 3 was launched on 22nd July and has taken the market by storm. It went Out of Stock within few seconds of becoming available although one has to register to be able to buy them. They will again go on sale for the fourth time on 12th August and this time company will be selling 20K units i.e. 5K more. So get ready for Mi 3. 

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Xiaomi introduced Mi 4 alongwith Mi Band

After a grand entry of Xiaomi in India, the Chinese smartphone company (aka Apple of China) has launched their next flagship device i.e. Xiaomi Mi 4. When Xiaomi launched their first Xiaomi Mi 3 it created a scenario that was earlier seen only with Moto phones. The phones disappeared from the shelves of Flipkart and even managed to crash the website.

The star of the day is Mi 4. Like Mi 3, its successor has pretty impressive specifications.

·        CPU : 2.5 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Chipset

·        RAM : 3GB

·        Storage : 16GB to 64GB internal (no microSD slot)

·        Camera : 13MP rear and 8MP selfie camera

·        Display : 5-inch Full HD

·        Battery : 3080mAh non-removable

·        Connectivity : 3G, LTE, IR blaster

Xiaomi has a history of launching a device with great specs at a low price and Mi 4 is no exception. It’s been launched at a price of CNY 1,999 (about ` 19,374) for 16GB and CNY 2,499 (about ` 24,220) for 64GB variant. If launched at this price in India it will give a tough competition to Moto X, HTC Desire 601 and Google Nexus 5 which are ruling this segment. It also features changeable back panels.

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Also the company launched Mi Band. It acts as an ID authenticator, allowing the phone to be unlocked without a password. Also it can track your activity and also functions an alarm. It’s been priced ridiculously at a price of CNY 79 (about `780) whereas Sony SmartBand is available at `5,990 (about CNY 620).

Xiaomi and MIUI fans will probably wait for the phone to come to India as it is only released in China currently. Considering the massive response the Mi 3 got in India, Xiaomi would want to take maximum advantage of the market. So it might be soon enough it’s available on shelves in India.

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Xiaomi strikes hard : Prices new devices aggressively

Finally the big day arrived, Xiaomi has officially arrived in India after the big announcement of Xiaomi Mi 3 earlier. Bin Lin and Hugo Barra were on hand to launch the device in the country, where they shared key statistics in Xiaomi's growth, which saw the Chinese manufacturer accruing an astounding 271 percent increase in revenue in the first half of 2014.

Mi 3 has been priced at ₹13,999 which is a steal for the features and specifications it promises. I had already given a full review of Mi 3 earlier, So check it out. Mi 3 is available for registration today on Flipkart and will be available from 21st July.

But the big news apart from the company launching in India is the announcement of more Xiaomi devices including the Redmi series i.e, Redmi Note and Redmi 1S and that too the prices at which they are announced which is ₹6,999 and ₹9,999 respectively.

Redmi 1S is a budget smartphone and like Mi 3 and Redmi Note carries the tradition of good specs at a competitive price.

·        1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228

·        1GB of RAM

·        Adreno 305 GPU

·        4.7 inch HD Display

·        8GB Internal Storage

·        8MP Rear shooter

·        1.6MP Front Camera

·        Android 4.3 with MIUI

·        2G, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS

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Redmi Note is a phablet with powerful specifications in the price segment. Let’s look at them.

·        1.7 GHz octa-core Mediatex processor MT6592

·        2GB RAM

·        ARM Mali-451 GPU

·        5.5 inch HD Display

·        8GB Internal Storage

·        13MP Rear shooter

·        5MP Front Camera

·        Android 4.3 with MIUI

·        2G, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS

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Talking about the company's India operations, Manu Jain, India operations head, Xiaomi, said "We are looking to provide the best in class experience to our Mi fans in India. We are starting with 35+ service centres across top 20 cities, a hotline that operates 7 days a week, and a vibrant Mi India Facebook page. Our partner Flipkart, with its world-class technology and customer service, will be key to providing this experience."

Xiaomi will have 36 service centres in India with two exclusive Mi centres in Delhi and Bangalore.

Xiaomi stated that other devices set to make their way in the country including Mi TV 2, Xiaomi's 49-inch 4K 3D TV.

Mi Pad

So what do you think? Has Xiaomi made the right splash with the Mi 3 launch? The price is certainly great, but it remains to be seen whether the brand will work in India.

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Xiaomi Mi 3 Launched : Can it woo the Indian Customers?

Those who are unaware about Xiaomi, it’s the biggest smartphone manufacturer in China and is often quoted “Apple of China”. It’s pronounced as ‘shao-mee’. The company had already launched its official Indian website and now its first smartphone Xiaomi Mi 3 is launched.

Xiaomi Mi 3 is the company’s flagship device and will be available from 15^th July and if previous reports are true than it will be exclusively available on Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart who had already bagged Motorola’s re-launch in the country.

Well, it packs some powerful specifications, let’s have a look.

·        2.3 Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

·        2GB RAM

·        Adreno 330 GPU

·        5-inch 1080p display

·        16GB Internal Storage

·        13MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash

·        2MP Front Camera

·        Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with MIUI

·        NFC, 2G, 3G

Xiaomi has priced the smartphone at ₹14,990 giving a severe blow to Moto G. Its specs are of a high-end phone like that of Nexus 5 but priced at half the price. Also, a recent teaser on its official facebook page suggest a few more devices to be launched. Although there is no word out on which but there are speculations that it might be the Redmi series and if launched the Indian OEM’s like Micromax, Xolo may have a quite stiff competition sent by our neighbour.

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