Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G: How it compares with rivals

NEW DELHI : After sending out a strong message to rivals in the premium segment with the Mi 10 (launched at ₹49,999) and Mi 10T (starting at ₹35,999), Xiaomi has now got the higher mid-segment (20-30k) covered with the new Mi 10i 5G. It starts at ₹20,999 (6GB+64GB) and is followed by 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB variants priced at ₹21,999 and ₹23,999, respectively.

The Mi 10i 5G will be competing with the likes of OnePlus Nord that starts at ₹24,999, and Samsung Galaxy M51 which has a starting price of ₹22,999.

The Mi 10i belongs to this new breed of 5G ready smartphones, which also includes the OnePlus Nord. Though 5G services are yet to roll out in India, sale of 5G phones have picked up in last few quarters due to the element of future proofing.