Last year in November, Xiaomi backed QIN
brand announced its AI Assistant Pro, an iPod touch akin product running an
Android skin. Now, within four months, the brand has come out with an upgraded
version of the device with more storage and a better processor. It is priced at
799 yuan (Us$ 114) and is already up for sale on Xiaomi’s Youpin crowdfunding
platform just like its predecessors.
The new QIN AI Assistant Pro is similar to
the old version in many ways except for the Unisoc SC9863A processor, 64GB
internal storage, and 12 free applications opposed to Unisoc SC9832E SoC, 32GB
ROM, and 6 free apps on the previous model. Other than these three changes, the
new Assistant Pro is basically the old one in terms of design, build, and
software.
That means it sports the same 5.05-inches
display with 576 x 1440p pixels and 22:5:9 aspect ratio. It weighs only 105g
and is made of polycarbonate with a maximum thickness of 8.6mm. The back of the
device features a 5MP camera accompanied by an LED flash, whereas the right side
accommodates the volume rockers, power key, and an accented dedicated XiaoAI
(Xiaomi AI) assistant button. It does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack but does
feature a USB Type-C port to charge its 2,100 mAh battery.
As far as software is concerned, it runs a
modified version of Android 9.0 Pie Go Edition with added AI functionalities
and IR blaster to control appliances with remote control and Mijia smart home
products. It also supports real-time translation of 62 languages including 36
with voice support and 10 with pictures. Last but not least, it also supports
the full version of the WeChat app, which enables voice calling feature on the
device.
