Could Xiaomi launch a digital SLR camera on 19th October?


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In surprise news yesterday, Xiaomi told the Chinese mobile community that they have a launch planned for the 19th October. Today’s teaser for the event pictures a traditional SLR! What does this mean?

Xiaomi have never been shy to release new and innovative products, the strategy has seen the brand release a number of useful “Xiaomi Gadgets”, smart home products, action cameras, and even bags and clothing. This diverse range means the Beijing technology company are always making headlines and are constantly increasing their user base, so which market will be attempt to conquer next?

Today’s teaser, for the 19th October launch event, shows the lens and camera body of a SLR camera along with the text “It is better to have the lens and body separate” (not a word for word translation but the same meaning).

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The obvious conclusion that many have jumped to is that Xiaomi could unveil a digital SLR camera on the 19th. DSLR cameras are hugely popular in China, so the market is there, but we are not convinced that even the might Xiaomi can create an effective low-cost camera solution.

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If not a camera then what? Well obviously whatever the product will be it is going to feature two parts. Perhaps this is a Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with detachable keyboard, a rival to the Microsoft Surface and new iPad Pro?

We’re sure that more teasers will be unveiled in the following days so keep posted for more Xiaomi launch news.

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26 Comments

  1. lordsbm
    October 13, 2015

    My guess is Mi5 with “DSLR quality” photos?

    • Simon
      October 13, 2015

      Hopefully that will be launched in Q1 2016 with the Helios X20 processor.

  2. Prisko
    October 13, 2015

    May I suggest a new TEASERS&LEAKS or a WHAT’S YOUR GUESS? section, to keep this type of articles separated from the ones with actual confirmed and substantial info?

    • Alexis T
      October 13, 2015

      Great idea !

      Even if the limit between information and teasing is thin for many chinese brands
      that change specs at the last minute (i’m not thinkin about Elephone)

  3. Shiva Sharma
    October 13, 2015

    Some phone with detachable lens like Sony have

  4. Claudio Matos
    October 13, 2015

    I would bet on a kind of sony QX lens. That’s just my “two cents”.

    • James Macey
      October 14, 2015

      exactly what I had assumed. The trouble is, hardly anyone bought them, despite them being capable Sony sensors….

      • Claudio Matos
        October 14, 2015

        The device had a higher price point than most mid-range smartphones. An accessory more expensive than the smartphone itself is not something likely to be acquired by the common consumer.

  5. Guest
    October 13, 2015

    My guess is Mi5 with “DSLR quality” photos?

    • Guest
      October 13, 2015

      Hopefully that will be launched in Q1 2016 with the Helios X20 processor.

  6. Guest
    October 13, 2015

    May I suggest a new TEASERS&LEAKS or a WHAT’S YOUR GUESS? section, to keep this type of articles separated from the ones with actual confirmed and substantial info?

    • NextHype
      October 13, 2015

      Great idea !

      Even if the limit between information and teasing is thin for many chinese brands
      that change specs at the last minute (i’m not thinkin about Elephone)

  7. Shiva Sharma
    October 13, 2015

    Some phone with detachable lens like Sony have

  8. Claudio Matos
    October 13, 2015

    I would bet on a kind of sony QX lens. That’s just my “two cents”.

    • JM
      October 14, 2015

      exactly what I had assumed. The trouble is, hardly anyone bought them, despite them being capable Sony sensors….

    • Claudio Matos
      October 14, 2015

      The device had a higher price point than most mid-range smartphones. An accessory more expensive than the smartphone itself is not something likely to be acquired by the common consumer.

  9. Muhammad Yasir
    October 13, 2015

    camera centric phone ?

  10. Tiago
    October 13, 2015

    It’s not an SLR that is pictured. It’s a rangefinder, which is quite a different kind of beast.

    • john
      October 15, 2015

      I was waiting for someone to mention that.

  11. Guest
    October 13, 2015

    camera centric phone ?

  12. Natsumi
    October 13, 2015

    Unles it has mount for nikon and canon, no please no…. Ó_Ò

  13. Guest
    October 13, 2015

    It’s not an SLR that is pictured. It’s a rangefinder, which is quite a different kind of beast.

    • john
      October 15, 2015

      I was waiting for someone to mention that.

  14. Mesterio
    October 13, 2015

    Could just be a Telescope ?

  15. Natsumi
    October 13, 2015

    Unles it has mount for nikon and canon, no please no…. Ó_Ò

  16. Mesterio
    October 13, 2015

    Could just be a Telescope 😁