Xiaomi 11i series to go on sale today at 12pm
What's the story
Xiaomi's latest 11i series will be up for grabs in India today from 12pm onward. The line-up, comprising the 11i and 11i HyperCharge models, will be available for purchase via Flipkart.
The vanilla 11i costs Rs. 24,999 for the base 6GB/128GB model while the 11i HyperCharge starts at Rs. 26,999 for the same configuration. Buyers will be eligible for cashback offers and discounts.
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Why does this story matter?
The Xiaomi 11i series will go on sale with a lot of anticipation in the air. The company calls the 11i HyperCharge "India's fastest charging smartphone." At the same time, the regular 11i is no slouch with its 67W fast-charging capability.
Looking at the competitive pricing and the top-tier features, the 11i series is likely to stamp its authority in the mid-range segment.
Display
The handsets features a 120Hz display
The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge feature a center-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53-rated build quality.
The handsets bear a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a 120Hz refresh rate.
They are offered in Purple Mist, Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, and Stealth Black color options.
Information
They flaunt a 108MP main camera
The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge are equipped with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 108MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, they sport a 16MP selfie snapper.
Internals
The 11i HyperCharge has 120W fast-charging support
The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge draw juice from a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The former packs a 5,160mAh battery with 67W fast-charging while the latter houses a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast-charging capability.
They boot Android 11-based MIUI 12.5. For connectivity, they offer support for 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1.
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Xiaomi 11i series: Pricing and offers
The Xiaomi 11i is priced at Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Rs. 26,999 for the 8GB/128GB configuration. The 11i HyperCharge costs Rs. 26,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Rs. 28,999 for the 8GB/128GB model.
Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 2,500 instant discount with SBI credit cards and up to Rs. 17,950 off on exchanging an eligible smartphone.