According to information from our colleagues from 01net, Xiaomi could launch its next high-end smartphones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, at a price much higher than the mi 9 of last year. The two smartphones could be sold at more than 800 euros.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 for illustration
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In recent weeks, the French smartphone market has undergone major upheavals. Oppo, Xiaomi, Vivo and Realme rely on Huawei’s setbacks to grab some market share. On the Xiaomi side, this would also be an opportunity to move upmarket.
According to our colleagues 01net site, the Chinese manufacturer should significantly increase its prices for the brand’s next high-end models, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. “The brand will announce to the MWC Barcelona the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, high-end smartphones marketed … more than 800 euros”, they say.
Almost double the price of the Xiaomi Mi 9
Remember that last year, the Xiaomi Mi 9 – also announced during the MWC – had been launched at a price of 499 euros for the 64 GB version. Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, Xiaomi could almost double the launch price of these next smartphones: “To absorb its many marketing expenses, its move upmarket and the arrival of 5G, Xiaomi has no other choice but to raise prices”.
In addition to a desire to absorb marketing expenses, this price increase could also translate a decision for the Chinese manufacturer to offer ultra premium models, capable of competing with the ranges. Mate and P from Huawei on the very high end.
We will know more about Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro during their official presentation. This should take place at the end of the month, during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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