Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone to be launched in India today; price likely Rs 21,000

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Chinese handset company Xiaomi will launch its latest flagship device 'Mi 5' in India on Thursday. The company has already sent a media invite for its event in Delhi which reads ‘Everything you imagined, and more’.

Xiaomi's India head Manu Kumar Jain has tweeted:

#Mi5 - as fast as the famous helicopter shot? Of course yes! :) get ready to experience the new definition of 'fast' https://t.co/3ECNn6iHDJ

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 30, 2016

Priced RMB 1,999 (USD 305 or about Rs 21,000) onwards, Mi 5 will be one of the first devices with Snapdragon 820 processor to be commercially available. It features up to 4GB RAM and 128 GB flash memory.

Mi 5 builds upon the design language of Mi Note, featuring 3D glass. It weighs 129 gm and has 3000 mAh battery and a front fingerprint sensor. It supports 4G+ network (Cat 12) and VoLTE.

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi has grown to become the world's fifth largest smartphone maker.

Xioami sells its products in countries like India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil.