by Suman Gupta
As we begin to hear Christmas carols and see twinkling lights over busy streets, now is the time to make this season memorable with gifts that spell cutting edge, performance, long-lasting, pristine, among others. We at Xiaomi, are playing Santa and helping you shortlist the best of tech with our 2022 hall of fame comprising the best smartphones launched this year.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
For the tech-savvy someone in your life, grab this ultimate showstopper, Xiaomi 12 Pro at a never seen before price. If you want a stylish yet understated smartphone that delivers perfect shots, the all-new Xiaomi 12 Pro is a great option. It comes with India’s first ever 50MP + 50MP + 50MP camera setup coupled with quad-speaker arrangement tuned by Harman/Kardon. In addition, unlike most smartphones, it offers unparalleled multimedia experience with a 6.73 inch 2K+ true 10-bit AMOLED Display and a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports the latest and the best flagship processor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Xiaomi 11i series
Fitted with the best of pro-grade cameras in the form of a 108MP Triple pro camera, smooth displays in the form of a 120Hz display, seamless communication with 5G support and endless battery life with the 5160mAh battery, Xiaomi 11i series let’s you ‘Do More and Be More’. With a class apart ultra efficient processor, that is the MediaTek Dimensity 920 built with a 6nm architecture and relevant 8 band support for 5G in India, this series is built to deliver beyond expectations.
Redmi K50i 5G
If you’re just here searching for the best performing devices this Christmas, look no further, buy Redmi K50i. With a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor built using the TSMC N5 (5nm-class) processor, the Redmi K50i 5G is a performance beast that strikes the right balance between packed performance and power efficiency. With an Antutu score like never before, it comes with a 16.7cm (6.6) full HD+ liquid Field Fringe Switching (FFS) display with Dolby Vision™ and Dolby Atmos®. Just like you, the 7-stage AdaptiveSync Display on this one adapts itself to smartly switch refresh rates depending on the content being shown on it to further enhance display. To add on is a 64 megapixel main sensor, backed by an 8 megapixel ultrawide and a 12 band 5G support for an India Ready 5G experience.
Redmi A1 Series
They say that big things come in small packages, the recently launched Redmi A1 Series fall tall to that claim. Designed to be your first smartphone when switching from a feature phone, Redmi A1 series is bound to raise the bars with its exceptional specifications. The A1 experience comes with a 16.55cm (6.52”) HD+ display along with a massive 5000 mAh battery to ensure you go on all day long and make this transition super seamless for you. This entry-level segment smartphone comes with a leather textured back on a Redmi phone for the first time ever to prevent fingerprints so that the phone keeps looking pristine. Marking the difference between both Redmi A1+ and Redmi A1, the former features a fingerprint scanner on the rear, while Redmi A1 features it on the side. Additionally, the Redmi A1 houses an 8MP dual AI camera and a 5MP front camera, and Redmi A1+ comes with 8MP dual camera set-up and 5MP on the front, allowing users the flexibility to capture every moment.
Redmi 10A
Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and a 6.53 inch IPS Display, it comes fitted with the Helio G25 Octa Core processor for a ‘Shaandaar performance’, as we like to call it. The RAM Booster feature with the phone allows you to borrow and increase the phone’s memory for faster and smoother functioning. It also features a fingerprint sensor seamlessly blended into the camera setup for a super refined look. Along with all of this, you also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and rubberised seals and corrosion proof ports for the ultimate protection.
