MWC 2019: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with 5G connectivity; Mi 9 also announced
Xiaomi announced a 5G version of Mi Mix 3 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. The slider phone starts at Euro 599 (or approx Rs 48,258) and will hit retail shelves in May.
The Mi Mix 3 with 5G connectivity has been announced for Europe and Xiaomi also showcased its Mi 9 for the market. (Image source: Anuj Bhatia/Indianexpress.com)
Xiaomi has announced a 5G version of Mi Mix 3 ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The slider phone starts at Euro 599 (or approximately Rs 48,258) and will hit retail shelves in May. The Mi Mix 3 was originally announced in China last October but came with 4G LTE support.
Europe is one of the first regions where Xiaomi is bringing the Mi Mix 3 5G first, making it clear how crucial this region is for the world’s fourth largest smartphone maker. The smartphone will be available through a number of operators in Europe, including Orange, Vodafone, Telefonica, etc.
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The Mi Mix 3 has a big 6.39-inch HDR AMOLED display with 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution. Given the fact that the phone does not offer a notch, the screen has a 93.4 per cent screen-to-body ratio.
Xiaomi has launched the 5G variant of Mi Mix 3 at MWC 2019 (Image source: Anuj Bhatia/Indianexpress.com)
Under the hood, the Mi Mix 3 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor and the X50 modem. On the back of the Mi Mix 3 5G is a dual-lens camera, both with 12MP. Plus, the phone has a dedicated hardware button for calling up Google Assistant.
The Mi 9 sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: Anuj Bhatia/Indianexpress.com)
Xiaomi also announced the Mi 9 for the European market. Just last week Xiaomi announced the Mi 9 flagship in China. The Mi 9 sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone has a holographic appearance on the back that shows off different colours depending on the angle of light.
Mi 9 has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide sensor and 12MP 2x optical zoom lens. (Image source: Anuj Bhatia/Indianexpress.com)
Other specs of the device include a Snapdragon 855 processor, an under-display fingerprint sensor, a 3,300mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. On the camera front, the phone boasts a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide sensor and 12MP 2x optical zoom lens. On the front, sits a 20MP selfie camera.
The Mi 9 will be available starting at Euro 449 (or approx Rs 36,193) for the model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Pre-orders will open in Spain starting today.
Anuj Bhatia is a seasoned personal technology writer at indianexpress.com with a career spanning over a decade. Active in the domain since 2011, he has established himself as a distinct voice in tech journalism, specializing in long-form narratives that bridge the gap between complex innovation and consumer lifestyle.
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