Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has just introduced its latest flagship, the Mi Note Pro, which aims to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Xiaomi calls the Mi Note Pro "literally the best smartphone in the world to date." Xiaomi also says that though it's device is slimmer than the iPhone 6 Plus. The Mi Note Pro price in India is Rs. 33000 approximately. The pre-orders open on January 20, while shipping begins on January 27.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Note Pro online at lowest price that is powered by Snapdragon 810 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. It also features a higher resolution display (2K) 2560x 1440 pixels. The Mi Note features what Xiaomi calls “dual 4G standby”, where you can use either a nano or a micro SIM card. For connectivity, it supports LTE-CAT 9, up to 450Mbps download speeds.

The front of the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is protected by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3, while the back by 3D version of the same material, and, according to Xiaomi, it will be more resistant to scratches and shattering. Xiaomi Note Pro features a 1440x2560 pixels JDI panel, which would make it one with the enviable 515ppi pixel density. The Mi Note has a one-handed mode that minimizes the size of app windows for easier one-handed use.

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro other specification includes 13 MP rear Sony camera having f2.0 aperture for low-light shots and a 4 MP UltraPixel front-facer with large two micron pixels. The camera is also optically stabilized, and the scene is lit up by a Philips two-tone flash. Xiaomi has used what they call 'dynamic contrast pixel adjustment technology' which automatically improves contrast in darker areas to make the picture appear better.

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is powered by a 3,090 mAh battery with fast charging skinned with the latest MIUI launcher. This phablet also has a Hi-fi audio with a dedicated ESS ES9018K2M sound processor, and two OPA1612 amp chips from Texas Instruments.

The Xiaomi Mi Note has a clear purpose: provide flagship-worthy performance at an affordable price. We think they nailed the execution but the 64GB model carries a hefty price tag - by no means extreme for what the phablet really offers but steeper than usual for Xiaomi.

That's still a good 100 euro less than what a 16GB Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will run you in Europe but the premium is easily justified by the extra software features, the more reliable OS updates, the proper after-market support and the microSD slot. read more →

The Mi Note Pro is the most impressively specification phone in Xiaomi’s lineup, easily capable of competing in the same capacity as some of the notable smartphones in the space right now. From a specs sheet standpoint, the phone is formidable and is fully capable of garnering attention from those itching to get a high-end, high-specification phone.

Although it’s not something that can be purchased through the usual retail channels here in the US, the super low cost to import the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is without a doubt a route worth venturing if you desire something that’s out of the norm. read more →

The Xiaomi Mi Note is one heck of a phone. In the days I've spent with this device, I'm very much taken with its design, performance and features. And given how the Mi Note is half the price of current flagship phablets, bigger players such as Samsung and Apple could feel the heat if the handset was available in more markets. As of now, though, I'd only recommend it if you live in a country where Xiaomi operates and where the lack of LTE isn't an issue.

If you're outside Asia and want to track the Mi Note down, I'd caution you to test it first if at all possible. read more →