Xiaomi schedules event for November 24, you probably know what to expect


The Xiaomi Mi 5 is taking its own time coming, but we’ve come across some telltale signs that point at the imminent launch of the phone… very soon.

Xiaomi first teased a ‘Grand Finale’ to this year, hinting at pending launches that might finally take place — the Mi 5, Mi Pad 2 and the Redmi Note 2 Pro. It has been learnt today that Xiaomi is hosting an event on the 24th this month, and it’s most likely going to be for the Mi 5 if not anything else along with it.

Interestingly, if you’re in China, despite not being on the invite list, you will be able to attend the event. The only caveat here is that you’ll be asked to shell out an equivalent of $30, and entries will be limited to 500 persons.

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While we are indeed expecting the Mi 5, we’ve learnt to expect the unexpected with Xiaomi. The last time we expected the Mi 5, Xiaomi surprisingly launched a 60-inch TV instead!

There’s reason though that this one’s NOT going to be an anti-climax. Xiaomi president Bin Lin posted a picture of the invite, which looks like it could hold the phone chassis and not much more.

Xiaomi Mi 5 2

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19 Comments

  1. MaxPower
    November 17, 2015

    bring it on!

    • King
      November 17, 2015

      jajajajaja

    • Joel Adames
      November 17, 2015

      hahahaha, “my precious” …. maybe xiomi will do something crazy, like a BB PRIV clone hahahaha, (well i can have a guess too, even if as ramdom as it migth be ( 😉 ) ((well i better hope for No.1 to do it because i want it not more than 250$

  2. jolu
    November 17, 2015

    So the image posted here earlier is the invite and perhaps the product box.
    There goes the laptop launch. I’m not complaining though. I would love to see the launch of the Mi5

  3. Ulti
    November 17, 2015

    Only 1 week to go!

  4. balcobomber25
    November 17, 2015

    I have learned through the years with this company, never get your hopes up! I hope it is the Mi5 a phone I have been waiting for since July but you never know with Xiaomi.

    • Tajwar
      November 17, 2015

      Hope it’s not a 120″ TV

      • balcobomber25
        November 17, 2015

        It will be a painting of a Mi5 and a new microwave

        • Joel Adames
          November 17, 2015

          hahahahaha !!!!

      • balcobomber25
        November 17, 2015

        I do need a new TV for the man cave, 120″ would look pretty sweet….

        • MaxPower
          November 17, 2015

          if you can deal with a 55″…

          m.lemall.com/us/product/x355.html

          • balcobomber25
            November 17, 2015

            I currently have a 60″ LG which I absolutely love but I think it’s time for 4k. I usually stick to LG when buying a TV. They have never let me down and the picture is always beautiful. Although I do love Sharp too.

            • MaxPower
              November 17, 2015

              it’s time to go “Chinese” with TVs too. LeTV uses LG panels

            • balcobomber25
              November 17, 2015

              I actually like TCL TV’s. Most brands use panels from either LG or Sharp/JDI. Although there are a few Chinese display manufactures emerging which could take the LCD world by storm.

            • MaxPower
              November 17, 2015

              you know a thing or two about Chinese stuff, don’t you? 🙂

  5. Airyl
    November 17, 2015

    The hype for this launch is unreal.

    • Roberto Tomás
      November 18, 2015

      yeah, they’re going to have a problem living up to it. even with a helio x20 in there …

  6. Xalis
    November 17, 2015

    The 5″ Mi line is old and busted, everyone that isn’t blind knows it.

    5.3″ Mi5 would be the only way to actually get sales.

  7. Ambiya
    November 18, 2015

    Definitely Redmi note 2 pro with fingerprint sensor