Xiaomi[1] is expected to launch the successor to its premium Mi 6[2] smartphone this year. A Mi 7[3] handset was expected to be launched at MWC 2018, but that did not happen, and Xiaomi went on to unveil the Mi Mix 2S[4] in March. However, new leaks suggest that the company will launch the smartphone later this month. Notably, earlier reports[5] had suggested that the company will either launch two smartphones this year or will skip its Mi 7 branding to go for just Mi 8[6]. According to a new report, Xiaomi will host its annual product launch event on May 31, where it will launch the new handset.
The Chinese manufacturer has reportedly confirmed that it will host its 2018 Annual Product launch event in Shenzhen in China. As per a report[7] in Gizmochina, Chinese tipsters have claimed that Xiaomi has planned a product launch event at the end of this month. A screenshot has been leaked online revealing that Xiaomi has already sold tickets for an upcoming event that is scheduled to take place on May 31 in Shenzhen.
Photo Credit: GizmoChina
Apart from disclosing the launch event date, the images also revealed that the tickets for the event are priced between CNY 799 (roughly Rs. 8,500) and CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 21,300). Also, the event will be will host around 5,000 people, the report says. With such a big crowd, Xiaomi is expected to launch several new products including the alleged Mi 8th anniversary edition smartphone, Mi 7, and the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker. The report also mentions that this particular smartphone may be unveiled as the company it was...