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Xiaomi launches Mi 9T, Redmi 7A and smart hardware in Egypt

  • Starting from EGP 5,666 Mi 9T features the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 730 Mobile Platform, AI 48MP triple camera, and a mesmerizing flame-inspired glass back
  • Xiaomi further expands its wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) connected smart hardware with Mi Smart Band 4 and Mi True Wireless Earphones

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cairo, Egypt, 31 of July 2019 – Xiaomi announced the arrival of Mi 9T, the latest smartphone in its highly popular flagship Mi 9 family, in Cairo today.

Mi 9T will be available from August 1st and starts from EGP 5,666. The device sports the latest Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 730 Mobile Platform, a 6.39-inch Full Screen Display, a 20MP pop-up front camera and a rear 48MP triple camera setup.

Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 730 with an increasing CPU and GPU performance

Mi 9T features the best-in-class Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 730 mobile platform, offering an increase of 35 percent for CPU performance, and of 10 percent for GPU, as well as twice the AI performance, compared to its predecessor SnapdragonTM 710– all enabled an octa-core KryoTM 470 chip processor based on the 8nm process for extreme power efficiency, along with the 4th generation AI smart engine for delivering powerful AI performance.

The smartphone comes with the new Game Turbo 2.0 for an ultimate gaming experience by optimizing touch response, display, sound quality, network and in-game calls. Touch response rate goes up to 180Hz, while click and touch response times are reduced to about 70 milliseconds, the new Mi 9 family member is able to offer an esports-level gaming experience.

AMOLED Full Screen Display and unique curved glass back with flame design

Featuring a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen without a notch, the display of Mi 9T supports Reading and Sunlight mode 2.0, low-brightness color grayscale optimization, and 256-scale eye protection technology, delivering an incredible immersive viewing experience. It has also received low-blue-light eye protection certification by Germany’s VDE Testing and Certification Institute. By adopting an elegant pop-up selfie solution, Mi 9T is able to achieve a true full screen display.

Mi 9T applies a nano-holographic technology to produce a unique flame design on its four-sided curved glass back. The combination of 3D-glass and extremely narrow frame gives the phone an incredibly comfortable hand-feel.

The device is equipped with the 7th-generation in-screen fingerprint technology. The dual optimization of hardware and software significantly improves the fingerprint recognition rate and speed.

48MP triple camera and 20MP pop-up front camera

Offering an AI triple camera setup, Mi 9T features a main 48MP camera with a 1/2″ Sony flagship IMX 582 sensor that can produce ultra-high resolution photos. For night portraits, the camera sensor supports merging four pixels to form large 1.6μm pixels to capture more details in low-light conditions.

In addition to the 48MP main camera, the Mi 9T also features a 13MP ultra wide-angle lens with a 124.8 degree field of view, and an 8MP telephoto lens. The options offered by the combination of these three lenses can cover most settings, delivering an SLR-like photography experience.

Mi 9T sports a 20MP pop-up front-facing camera with a sapphire glass cover. When the front camera is raised, it will display lighting effects and is accompanied by one of six sound effects. The light ring on top acts as a notification light for incoming messages and charging status. Group selfies taken with the panorama feature, which allows panning the 20MP selfie camera, will let you include all your friends in a single shot.

4000mAh large battery, NFC and Hi-Res Audio certification

Featuring a large 4000mAh battery and an AI energy saving mode to automatically adjust screen brightness and for activating sleep mode at night, Mi 9T has power to last through a day of heavy use. Mi 9T supports up to 18W charging.

Mi 9T offers multi-function NFC, with payment transaction speeds increased by up to 30 percent. It also offers superb audio quality, featuring 1217SLS speakers and Smart PA as well as a 0.9cc large sound chamber for powerful playback. The device retains a 3.5mm headphone jack, and has received Hi-Res Audio certification.

Price and availability

Mi 9T will be available in Egypt from August 1st at Mi stores with three colors, Carbon Black, Glacier Blue and Flame Red, at a retail price of EGP 5,666 for 6GB+64GB exclusively on SOUQ.com for one month, and EGP 5,999 for 6GB+128GB at Mi stores.

Redmi 7A

Equipped with the Qualcomm®️ Snapdragon™ 439, Redmi 7A is incredibly power efficient, with an octa-core processor providing smooth day-to-day use and reliability. Coupled with a large 4000mAh battery, Redmi 7A offers up to two-days of normal use*.

Redmi 7A features a 5.45” HD+ Full Screen Display with wide viewing angles and support for full screen gestures. The display features low blue light eye protection certification by TÜV Rheinland®️, ensuring a comfortable experience for the eyes.

Redmi 7A sports a 12MP rear camera with large pixel size of 1.25um, able to capture clear images even in low-light conditions, as well as a 5MP front camera that features AI face unlock.

With the ability to receive FM radio signals without external antenna, along with support for loud audio output, Redmi 7A allows users to listen to their favorite FM radio stations headset-free. Furthermore, it also offers a dedicated microSD card slot, a headphone jack and splash resistance for a convenient experience.

A stylish gradient design in Gem Red and Gem Blue is available for 2+32GB variant.

Redmi 7A will be available at Mi Stores in Matte Blue, Matte Black, Gem Blue and Gem Red at EGP 1,777 for 2GB+32GB version, and at EGP 1,555 for 2GB+16GB version exclusively on Noon.com

* Battery life is based on moderate usage and tested by Xiaomi’s internal lab. Actual results may vary based on individual conditions

Spotlight on newly-launched smart hardware

Among the announced products are two ecosystem smart hardware connected on the IoT platform, including Mi Smart Band 4, the new generation of Xiaomi’s top-selling smart wearable, and Mi True Wireless Earphones.

Step up, live more: Mi Smart Band 4

The much-expected new generation of Xiaomi’s top-selling smart wearable – Mi Smart Band 4 was also announced to arrive, starting from EGP 599. According to the latest data by IDC, Xiaomi is the number one wrist-worn wearable company by shipment volume (Q1 2019).

Mi Smart Band 4 comes with an all-new full color AMOLED display, allowing users to view fitness stats, messages and notifications in a glance with a splash of color. Even with a full-color display, Mi Smart Band 4 is equipped with a 135mAh battery and is able to last up to 20 days on a single charge. In addition to the health and activity tracking features from previous generations, Mi Smart Band 4 now features a swim tracking mode to monitor swim length, time, swim strokes, SWOLF (a measure of swimming efficiency) and more. Mi Smart Band 4 retains a sleek and lightweight design, an all-new intuitive user interface for easy navigation, automatic band lock feature when removed from the user’s wrist, and controls for music playback on smartphones. The Smart Mi Band 4 will be available from August 1s at EGP 599 in all Mi stores.

No wires, no limits: Mi True Wireless Earphones

Mi True Wireless Earphones, designed for people on-the-go, features a truly wire-free design with no annoying tangled cables. Delivering superior audio and high-quality music playback, it offers up to a total of 10 hours of continuous music playback. Mi True Wireless Earphones offer easy pairing and stable connections – it auto-connects to your paired device when you open the case, offering a quick seamless connection each time. Music playback automatically stops when either of the earpieces is removed from the ear and can also work independently for answering phone calls. Its intuitive touch controls let you tap or double tap to play/pause music, answer/end calls or activate voice assistants. Mi True Wireless Earphones will be ready for purchase at EGP 1599 in all Mi stores.