Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge roundup: release date, expected price in India, design, specifications

Highlights
  • Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is set to launch on January 6th in India.
  • The device will be a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and will be India’s first phone to support 120W fast charging.
  • The device features a 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Dimensity 920 SoC, 8GB RAM, and more.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is all set for its launch scheduled for January 6th, 2022, and will become India’s first phone to charge at a whopping 120W. The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is said to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro+. We exclusively covered the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge colour and storage options. Recently, a report on the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge price in India was also spotted. As the launch inches closer, here’s a quick look at what we can expect from the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge in terms of pricing, specifications, and more. 

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Release date

The Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is scheduled for launch in India on January 6th, 2022. The upcoming device which is the rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has already debuted in the Chinese market alongside other models from the Redmi Note 11 lineup. 

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Design 

The Redmi Note 11 series has evolved into a sleeker-looking device in the current iteration and the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will inherit the same. The device gets flat sides and back with reduced curves, especially when compared to the Redmi Note 10 series. The camera housing at the back is a rectangle finished in gloss black glass with the main sensor being surrounded by a silver highlight. The back panel might also feature a Xiaomi branding in place of the Redmi branding. Upfront there is a full-screen display with thin bezels and a hole punch camera cut out on the top.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Price in India, variants

The Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge was earlier tipped to come in two colour options, Camo Green and Stealth Black, and will be made available in a sole 8GB + 128GB variant. Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge price in India is expected to fall between Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge: Specifications 

It is likely that the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge carries forwards most of the components found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ as the two devices are technically identical barring the nomenclature. The Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge gets a 6.67-inch AMOLED display which supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and a punch-hole cutout for the camera.

Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The onboard storage can be further expanded via a microSD card. 

On the optics front, the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will utilise a triple camera system which comprises a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Powering the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is a 4,500mAh battery that charges at 120W. The Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge when launched will become India’s first phone to support 120W fast charging.

The device packs in JBL speakers, a metal unibody design, stereo speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port.