Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi takes aim at Samsung and Apple with latest $1,000 device
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-26 12:00:01
Summary
Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphone globally on Sunday, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, in an attempt to take a slice of the high-end market and challenge Apple and Samsung. The Xiaomi 13 starts at 999 euros ($1053) while 13 Pro starts at 1299 euros. The devices have features like ultra-fast charging and a triple-lens camera co-engineered with German firm Leica. Xiaomi is looking to push into the higher end of the market, where margins are higher and the market is still growing. Oppo also recently launched its first foldable phone for overseas markets that costs more than $1000.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/26/xiaomi-13-pro-launch-specs-price-availability-.html