Xiaomi launched the Mi MIX 2[1], and the Mi Note 3[2] today. Starting with the Mi MIX 2, it features a 5.99-inch bezel-less display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It has a 12-percent smaller chin than the previous generation Mi MIX, and it uses a hidden sound-guided speaker as well as an ultrasonic proximity sensor. Prices for the Mi MIX 2[3] start at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 32,300) for its 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, moving all the way to CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 46,000) for the 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage variant.
Moving on to the Mi Note 3 launch[4], it’s essentially a larger version of the Xiaomi Mi 6[5] launched earlier this year, with some minor differences. The company is touting its newly developed AI-based Beautify feature, a 16-megapixel front camera, and dual rear cameras, apart from facial recognition unlocking and a 4-sided curved body. It’s price starts at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 24,500) for the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, going up to CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 29,400) for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant.
Also launched today was the Mi Notebook Pro[6] laptop. Compared to the MacBook Pro 2017[7], it will ship in three variants - Intel Core i7 with 16GB RAM at CNY 6,999, Intel Core i7 with 8GB RAM at CNY 6,399, and Intel Core i5 with 8GB RAM at CNY 5,599. The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro[8] features up to eight generation Intel Core i7 processors, with dedicated graphics card (Nvidia GeForce MX150), up to 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 RAM, and an up to 256GB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch display features a 72 percent NTSC colour...