Xiaomi Mi 6 is launching on April 19: Here's all that we know

1/6No more rumours!

Putting an end to months of speculation, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi's next flagship- the Mi 6 will launch this month, during an online interaction with Mi fans in India. But then, he did not specify the exact date of launch, leaving the community to speculate once again. It was thought the phone was all set to launch today, but another official post on the Mi forum gave us the exact date of launch.

2/6It's official!

On the company's MIUI forum, Xiaomi posted an official announcement saying the Mi 6 will launch on April 19 in the gymnasium of Beijing University of Technology, effectively putting an end to the rumours surrounding the launch date.

3/6This is what Xiaomi posted

"In a live streaming session earlier with Mi Fans in India, Lei Jun confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 6, the successor to Mi 5 will debut in April. However, he did not reveal the exact date of launch and info about that. Since then, speculation is heating up and there are rumors claiming that Mi 6 was launching on 11th April which was obviously fake news. Be sure to follow us for official information and the latest news on MIUI Forum.

Here's the official information about the launch event for Mi 6. Xiaomi Mi 6 to be officially unveiled on 19th April in Beijing University Of Technology Gymnasium. It's been 203 days since Xiaomi last announced the Mi 5s. Xiaomi constantly exceeds expectations through innovation in every product. Mi 6 is a beautifully crafted and powerful device, we can't wait to lift the curtain up on it. We'll be covering the live event, please stay tuned."

4/6A roundup of all the rumours

The Mi 6 has been in and out of news all this while with rumours claiming the hardware specs, design renders and prices all doing the rounds on the internet. It is expected considering the success the Chinese upstart had with the Mi 5, especially in India. Xiaomi will look to keep the anticipation alive when it unveils the flagship next week.

Based on previous leaks, we expect the Mi 6 to launch in three different variants using different chipsets. While one variant could be powered by the MediaTek HelioX30 processor, two more could come with the Snapdragon 835 under the hood. The price of the Snapdragon 835 variant is expected to be around RMB 2,499 (roughly Rs 24,800) while the low-end MediaTek variants could start from RMB 1,999 (roughly Rs 19,800). The Snapdragon variant could also feature 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

5/6A special third variant?

A third variant also powered by the Snapdragon 835 could also be launched sporting an increased RAM of 6GB and a massive 256GB of onboard storage. It is also expected that this variant could come with Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge-like dual curved display. The price of this model is expected to be around RMB 2,999 (roughly Rs 29,600).

6/6What about the camera and the design?

The three models are expected to sport USB-Type C ports and 4,000mAh batteries. As for the camera, the rumours point towards a 16-megapixel camera on the back with support for 4K recording and a 4-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies. However, reports have also stated the Mi 6 could also sport dual-cameras on the back.

Design wise, the Mi 6 is expected to sport a metal back. The physical home button could be retained with the fingerprint sensor embedded within it and sport a dual-tone design. The Snapdragon 835 variant with 4GB of RAM is expected to name the Mi 6 while the top of line variant with 6GB of RAM could be named the Mi 6 Pro. We will know for sure, next week.