Xiaomi is finally set to launch its 108-megapixel camera smartphone – Mi 10 – in India on May 8. Now, the company has confirmed that it will also be launching its first ever truly wireless earphones in the country. Even though the Chinese smartphone maker is yet to confirm the name of the device, it is expected to be Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 that is already available in China and European markets.

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The launch was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon with a tweet which also included a video that teases the earphones inside a charging case, with the lid slightly opened. The product shown in the video also resembles the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.

“We love the wireless world. Mi fans, we're launching one more product you all have been waiting for, along with #Mi10 on May 8th. Leave your guesses in the comments,” Mi India said in a tweet.

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The product is already available in various markets priced at Euro 80 (approximately Rs 6,600). However, in India, you can expect Xiaomi to be more aggressive with the pricing. The wireless earphones will take on Realme Buds Air which are priced at Rs 3,999. At the same time, they will be an option for those who can’t afford Apple AirPods. 

Key features of the product are Bluetooth 5.0 support, 14.2mm drivers, support for smart voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri. The device runs the LHDC Bluetooth codec, which is similar to Qualcomm’s aptX and Sony’s LDAC Bluetooth codecs.

Xiaomi Mi 10 features

The smartphone is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and supports 5G connectivity. It comes with a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED display the refresh rate of 90Hz. In China, the smartphone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

For optics, the Mi 10 houses a 108-megapixel camera with a 1/1.33-inch sensor along with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), the second camera is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 123-degree FOV. The other cameras include a 2-megapixel macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera of the device is 20-megapixels and is placed in the punch-hole cut out.

The phone is powered by a 4,780mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired and wireless charging. The smartphone runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10.