Towards the end of last week, Xiaomi Kenya announced a special sale of their old-model Mi TV box for Kes.5,000 limited to 100 units which sold out within a few hours, you’re welcome Xiaomi. Today, the company has announced that pre-orders for a number of new Xiaomi devices are open to the public and availability will be on first come, first served basis.
Among the Xiaomi devices expected to launch in the country include Mi TV Box, Pocophone F1, Mi Band 3, Mi Max 3, Mi In-Earphone – Pro HD, Mi Powerbank, Mi Dash Camera and Redmi Note 6 Pro. The devices will start being delivered as from 22nd October, according to Xiaomi, with a final delivery date of 1st November.
Mi TV Box
This is an Android TV box that will retail at Kes.6,000 and offers:
- Up to 4K resolution output at 60fps
- 2GB RAM
- 8GB Storage
- Upgradeable to Android TV 8.0
- Dolby Audio
- Bluetooth remote
- USB port
- HDMI port
Pocophone F1
This particular device has received a lot of attention the world over thanks to its attractive spec sheet and a low price tag of about Kes.40,000:
- 6.18-inch display (with a notch)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Snapdragon 845
- 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
- Dual 12MP + 5MP main cameras and a 20MP selfie camera
- USB-C
- 4000mAh battery
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has been confirmed to be Kes.35,000
Mi Max 3
This phablet not only packs a huge display but compliments its large size with decently large specifications while still keeping the price affordable:
- 6.9-inch display (18:9)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Snapdragon 636
- 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage
- Dual 12MP + 5MP main cameras and an 8MP selfie camera
- USB-C
- 5500mAh battery
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has been confirmed to be Kes.28,000
Redmi Note 6 Pro
This is a mid-range device with a notched display. Alongside a not to huge price tag, the Redmi Note 6 Pro offers the following specs:
- 6.26-inch display (notched display)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Snapdragon 636
- 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage
- Dual 12MP + 5MP main cameras and a 20MP selfie camera
- 4000mAh battery
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has been confirmed to be Kes.19,000 (32GB version) and Kes.23,000 (64GB version)
Mi Band 3
This is a smart fitness band from the company built for those who detest sitting around and being lazy. The price is yet to be announced:
- 0.78-inch OLED display
- Notifications alert
- 5ATM water resistance rating
- Activity tracker – including heart rate
- Up to 20 days battery life
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has been confirmed to be Kes.3,600
Mi In-Earphone – Pro HD
These are a pair of premium 3.5mm earphones that claim to offer HD sound. The earphones are made of graphene casing with a stretchable matte wiring. The highlight of the earphone is the sound delivered, something that Xiaomi says, “deliver music of greater and finer details”. The pricing details are yet to be revealed.
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Mi Inn-Ear Pro HD has been confirmed to be Kes.2,500
Mi Power Bank
The name sells itself. These are a range of power banks from Xaiomi available in either the super-sized 16000mAh unit, the slim 5000mAh unit and the business card-sized 10,000mAh unit. We’re not sure if all three will be available, neither has the price been mentioned.
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Powerbank 10,000mAh is Kes.2,000 and 5,000mAh is Kes.1,400
Mi Dash Camera
This one, I am particularly excited about. It is hard to find decent quality dash cams around and if you do, it probably involves shipping. The dash cam has a 3″ display equipped with a 160 degree wide-angle 1080p Sony lens. The Mi Dash camera also has wifi connectivity that allows for connection to an App for easy accessibility to the recorded footage. It supports up to 64GB memory card. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Update: Price for the Xiaomi Mi Dashcam has been confirmed to be Kes.10,000
All these devices can be pre-ordered through this Website with a maximum of 5 units per device ordered. You will fill in the form and Xiaomi will contact you through the phone number provided to confirm your order and give payment details.
