The Mi 10i smartphone is set to lead a busy start to 2021, with Xiaomi confirming a January 5 launch in India alongside news that OnePlus is preparing its first-ever fitness band for the same quarter. Both gadgets aim to deliver flagship-grade features at competitive prices. Here is what the company teasers and early reports tell us about each device.
Mi 10i smartphone: launch and key details
Xiaomi head Manu Jain released a video teaser confirming that the Mi 10i will launch in India on January 5. The device is being described as a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, which arrived in China last month.
The i in Mi 10i stands for India, signalling that the phone was built specifically for the Indian market and customised by the local product team. Reports suggest it will come with up to 8GB of RAM and several colour choices.
Camera and configuration highlights
The company has confirmed through teasers that the phone carries a 108-megapixel main camera sensor as part of a four-camera rear setup. Early reports point to two memory variants, both paired with the same storage.
- 108-megapixel main camera sensor
- Four rear cameras in total
- 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, each with 128GB storage
- Colours: Blue, Black, Gradient Orange and Gradient Blue
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launch date (India) | January 5 |
| Main camera | 108MP sensor, four rear cameras |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Colours | Blue, Black, Gradient Orange, Gradient Blue |
OnePlus fitness band: the brand first wearable
According to a report by Android Central, OnePlus is working on a fitness band that could launch in India in the first quarter of 2021. It will be the company first wearable product, though a smartwatch is also in development.
The band is expected to be a budget device that challenges Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, which already sells for Rs 2499. Its price is anticipated to stay within 3 thousand rupees, with other markets to follow after India.
What the band may offer
Android Central reports that the OnePlus Band and Mi Band 5 will be very similar, so a water-resistant build, an AMOLED display and an in-built battery lasting several days are all expected. The company is also said to be planning interchangeable straps and multiple colour options.
- Budget pricing expected within 3 thousand rupees
- Likely water-resistant build with AMOLED display
- Several days of battery backup
- Interchangeable straps and colour options
- Some features exclusive to OnePlus smartphones
Reports suggest the band could arrive a few weeks before the OnePlus 9 series, placing its debut in the January to February window. The OnePlus 9 model itself is expected to launch in March, accompanied by a smartwatch.
