Xiaomi Launches: Redmi 8A, 4K TV Pro, Air 2, PowerBank 3 and Mi 9 Pro

Plus a wireless charger.

Yesterday, September 25, Xiaomi announced the new budget smartphone Redmi 8A, powered by a Snapdragon 439 processor.

The new device comes with 2/3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage, expandable with microSD memory cards up to 512 GB. It has a 5000 mAh battery with 18 W fast charging and a Type-C port.

The ultra-budget phone features a 6.22-inch HD+ screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The main camera is 12 MP, and the front camera is 8 MP.

The Redmi 8A will go on sale in India as early as September 29 for $92 (about 2.2 thousand UAH). The more expensive version costs $99 (about 2.4 thousand UAH). Xiaomi usually does not delay bringing its smartphones to the global market.

On Tuesday, September 24, Xiaomi held a presentation where, among other things, it unveiled new "smart" 4K TV Pro televisions.

The new models are available in 43, 55 and 65 inches — each with a 4K display of 3840x2160. They run on an Amlogic processor with Cortex-A55 cores. RAM is 2 GB, built-in storage is 32 GB.

Xiaomi promises to reduce energy consumption by 55% and increase performance by 63%. The new models feature surround sound and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Prices for the Xiaomi TV Pro:

• 43 inches — $210 (about 5.1 thousand UAH);
• 55 inches — $337 (about 8.2 thousand UAH);
• 65 inches — $477 (about 11.6 thousand UAH).

At the same presentation, the Chinese giant also unveiled new accessories, including the Xiaomi Air 2 wireless earbuds, the Xiaomi Mi PowerBank 3 portable battery and the vertical Xiaomi 30W Wireless Charger.

The Air 2 wireless earbuds visually resemble Apple's AirPods, but cost just $56 (about 1.4 thousand UAH). The earbuds are equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and LDHC support to reduce signal transmission time. The housing has touch sensors for control.

The new Mi PowerBank 3 portable battery has a 20,000 mAh capacity with fast charging up to 50 W. The battery can charge up to 3 gadgets simultaneously, including laptops and low-power accessories. The new product costs $42 (about 1 thousand UAH).

The Xiaomi 30W Wireless Charger is designed in a vertical shape with air cooling to prevent overheating. The device, priced at $28 (about 680 UAH), can also be used as a docking station.

Xiaomi also introduced a new flagship Mi 9 Pro 5G with a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen at 2280x1080 and the upgraded Snapdragon 855 Plus processor.

The device supports 5G and features an updated cooling system. It is available with 6, 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128, 256 or 512 GB of built-in storage. The smartphone has NFC and a 4000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, 30 W wireless charging and 10 W reverse wireless charging for charging other gadgets.

The new model has a triple camera of 48, 16 and 12 MP with an improved focusing system and a depth sensor. The front camera is 20 MP. Responsiveness in games is handled by a new vibration motor, which the makers call the largest among Android smartphones.

The Mi 9 Pro 5G starts at $520 (about 12.6 thousand UAH), while the top version with 12/512 GB will cost $605 (about 14.7 thousand UAH).

Xiaomi also introduced the Mi Mix Alpha smartphone with a "wraparound" screen.