Xiaomi has already hinted that the upcoming Xiaomi
Mi 7 flagship phone from the company will be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset.
The company has now confirmed through its official WeChat channel that the Mi 7
will be equipped with wireless charging technology.
The Chinese firm has confirmed that the US-based
Integrated Device Technology will be providing it with the wireless charging
module for its upcoming flagship phone. The exact pricing for each module is
not known, but a common configuration is available for buying with a pricing of
around $5. IDT has various wireless charging modules that ranges from 3-watt
single direction to 15-watt dual-direction, but there is no confirmation on the
specific model that will be available with the Xiaomi Mi 7.
Xiaomi Mi 7 will carry support for Qi wireless
charging standard. Around three months ago, Xiaomi had joined Wireless Power
Consortium that hinted that the next flagship phone from the company would
carry support for Qi standard wireless charging. A report from the previous
month states that Xiaomi Mi 7 with wireless charging will enter production from
February this year.
Also, Xiaomi
will be using its RF products. This indicates that the wireless antennae
of the alleged Mi 7 would be completely compatible with wireless bands of the
U.S. This suggests that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be the company’s first flagship
phone to be available through carriers in the U.S.
The official website of Xiaomi is listed with
various accessories from the company, but none of the Xiaomi phones are present
on it. Its unlocked phones are available to the consumers in the U.S. through
other channels like Amazon, Newegg and GearBest. Just as Huawei is planning to
expand its reach in the U.S. territories by launching the Mate 10 flagship
phone through carriers in the U.S., Xiaomi too could be planning to make its
phones available through U.S.-based mobile operators starting with the Mi 7.
Recent rumors have suggested that the Xiaomi may
launch Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus simultaneously. The Mi 7 is rumored to house a
5.65-inch 18:9 display whereas the Mi 7 Plus is speculated to be fitted with a
6.01-inch 18:9 screen. These phones are speculated to be respectively packed
with 3,200mAh and 3,500mAh batteries.
The Snapdragon 845 and 6 GB of RAM are expected to
power the Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus. The Mi 7 duo are also rumored to deliver stellar
AI driven photography experience through its dual rear cameras. The Mi 7 may
carry a pricing of 2,699 Yuan (US$ 415) whereas the larger model may be priced at
2,999 Yuan (US$ 460). The Xiaomi Mi 7 duo may get unveil in March this year.
