Xiaomi unveils new Mi 8 series with MIUI 10 and Mi Band 3
It's a good day to be a Xiaomi fan. The Chinese company today unveiled its new Mi 8 smartphone series powered by MIUI 10, plus the new and ultra-affordable Mi Band 3. The Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE go on sale next month, while the transparent Mi 8 Explorer Edition will be available at a later date.
Xiaomi's new Mi 8 series is quite possibly the closest we've gotten to an Android-powered iPhone X so far. It doesn't just adopt the Apple flagship's controversial notch, but also the same rear-facing camera setup and many of its other design elements. It makes for an incredibly attractive device with impressive specifications.
The Mi 8 is the main handset in the series, but it's not quite the most impressive.
Xiaomi Mi 8
The Mi 8 SE is a smaller, more affordable alternative to the Mi 8. It's also the first smartphone with a Snapdragon 710 processor.
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the most impressive device in the series, with 3D Face Unlock that works just like iPhone X's Face ID. It even has its own version of Animoji, and a transparent back panel that lets you see inside its housing.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
All three Mi 8 handsets come with MIUI 10 pre-installed. Xiaomi's latest software boasts new AI camera features, as well as a redesigned recent app interface that maximizes screen space.
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The new Mi Band 3 is Xiaomi's latest fitness tracker with a 0.78-inch OLED display (128x80) and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. It has a 110mAh battery that promises a 50 percent increase over the Mi Band 2, while a slightly more expensive variant packs an NFC chip that allows for mobile payments.
The Mi 8 and the Mi 8 SE will go on sale in China in early June, starting at 2,699 yuan (around $421) and 1,799 yuan (around $281), respectively. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition will arrive later, priced at 3,699 yuan (around $577).
The Mi Band 3 goes on sale June 5, priced at 169 yuan (around $26) without NFC, and 199 yuan (around $31) with NFC.
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