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What is Xiaomi?

Headquartered in China, Xiaomi is an electronics company founded by Lei Jun in 2010. The company deals in consumer electronics products — from smartphones to tablets, notebooks, televisions, smart bulbs, wearables, and other ecosystem products like routers, safety cameras, action cameras, umbrellas, etc. Primarily an internet company, Xiaomi also has its own digital payment app Mi Pay, besides several other internet services that are integral part of the company’s Android-based MIUI operating system.
 
Xiaomi started its India operations in 2014 under the leadership of its country managing director Manu Kumar Jain, one of the co-founders of online apparel store Jabong. In 2015, the company launched its first India-centric smartphone, the Mi 4i. However, the company’s success story started with the launch of the Redmi and the Redmi Note series of smartphones. In 2018, Xiaomi became the top smartphone manufacturer in the country, exceeding Samsung in four straight quarters.
 
Besides smartphones, Xiaomi also offers value-added internet services in India through its MIUI operating system. In 2018, the company launched the Mi Music and Mi Videos apps, which come pre-installed in all Xiaomi smartphones. Both these apps play content stored in the phone’s internal storage and also stream content from partner platforms using the internet. The company’s digital payments app Mi Pay uses the unified payment interface (UPI) for transactions.
 
Apart from smartphones and internet-based products, the company also sells wearables, smart bulbs, shoes, backpacks, luggage bags, umbrellas, and air purifiers in India. Though the company started as an online brand, it has gradually expanded to the offline space for last-mile connectivity. The company also has its biggest offline experience store in Bengaluru, called Mi Home. The store has put on display all the products that the company has designed and developed so far.

Latest Updates on Xiaomi

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 go on sale too with introductory offers. These Xiaomi ecosystem products were launched alongside the Redmi Note 14 series

Updated On: 13 Dec 2024 | 12:07 PM IST

The new funds will be used to expand its partnership with more shopping portals, grow its merchant network, and expand its balance sheet

Updated On: 12 Dec 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a strong contender for those seeking a feature-packed mid-range smartphone, provided Xiaomi improves the software experience with updates

Updated On: 11 Dec 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

An SUV would mark a big expansion of Xiaomi's $10 billion EV endeavor, spearheaded personally by Lei

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 10:28 AM IST

Redmi 14 Pro series launched. Grok AI free tier on X. Realme 14 Pro series 5G launch soon. Sony PlayStation VR2 controllers for Apple Vision Pro

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

Alongside the Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi introduced two audio accessories in its product ecosystem. These are the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 wireless earbuds

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 3:04 PM IST

The Redmi Note 14 series will include the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro, and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, introduced in China in September

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 11:20 AM IST

From ultra-large displays to AI features and enhanced multitasking, tablets launched in 2024 impressed with innovation on all fronts. Here are the top five models from the reviewed list

Updated On: 12 Dec 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

The Redmi K80 series includes two models: the Pro model powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the non-Pro model featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

The processor may help Xiaomi be more self-sufficient and stand out in an Android market led by Qualcomm customers

Updated On: 26 Nov 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

The Redmi Note 14 series was launched in China earlier this year, encompassing the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus models

Updated On: 21 Nov 2024 | 10:24 AM IST

Google releases Android 16 developer preview. Xiaomi launches Redmi A4 5G. ASUS ROG Phone 9. iOS 18.1.1. Google Gemini. ChatGPT Advanced Voice

Updated On: 20 Nov 2024 | 8:03 PM IST

The Redmi A4 5G smartphone will be available in India from November 27 on Mi online store, Xiaomi retail stores, e-commerce platform Amazon and through Xiaomi's retail partners

Updated On: 20 Nov 2024 | 3:49 PM IST

Redmi Note 14 series encompasses three models: Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus. All three have been launched in China and awaiting for India launch

Updated On: 20 Nov 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

EV and plug-in hybrid sales in China have grown to account for over half of overall sales in the world's largest auto maker

Updated On: 18 Nov 2024 | 7:46 PM IST

WhatsApp Draft indicator. Google Gemini app on iOS. Xiaomi HyperOS 2 update. Nasa Earth Copilot. Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch. Nuclear Clock

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

The first set of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones will receive the update in November, with more devices slated for December

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 4:43 PM IST

WhatsApp reverse Google image search feature. Nothing OS 3.0 beta on Phone 2. Xiaomi 14 gets Android 15. Apple Intelligence in Notes app. Samsung Galaxy S25 series

Updated On: 06 Nov 2024 | 8:03 PM IST

Reportedly, Xiaomi has rolled out a stable Android 15 update for its 14 series smartphones with HyperOS 1.1

Updated On: 06 Nov 2024 | 11:28 AM IST

China's Xiaomi had complained to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that the report - which found Flipkart, some of its sellers, and smartphone players in violation of competition laws

Updated On: 05 Nov 2024 | 11:48 PM IST