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The short answerChina-model specs: a 6.59-inch 1.5K screen, 7560mAh battery and 100W wired charging on the Dimensity 8500-Ultra. Suits buyers who want a mid-size phone with NFC.
US & China prices
| Price | Store | Amount | Converted | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China list price | Xiaomi Store | ¥2,599 | ≈ $390 | Checked 11-05 19:342026-11-05 19:34 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
| China, after trade-in subsidyEstimated from subsidy rules: ¥390 offChina list price ¥2,599 (Xiaomi Store) − subsidy ¥390 = ¥2,209 | ¥2,209 | ≈ $331 |
Store pages have the final say on price · Conversions use the ECB reference rate on the day each price was checked (no rate on weekends / holidays → the latest earlier day): 11-04 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY
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Who it’s for / pitfalls
Good for
- Buyers who want a mid-size 6.59-inch phone that is light in hand
- Buyers who want long battery life, fast charging and NFC
- Everyday photographers who like the f/1.5 main camera
Not for
- Buyers who want a bigger screen or larger battery (this model is 6.59 inches, 7560mAh)
- Buyers who need wireless charging; the official page does not list it
Known pitfalls
- 27W reverse charging needs the official smart reverse-charge cable, which is sold separately
- IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K are lab ratings, not a professional waterproof phone; do not charge it while wet
- These are China-model specs; network bands depend on the local carrier
Key specs
- Chip
- Dimensity 8500-Ultra, TSMC 4nm, octa-core CPU up to 3.4GHz
- Display
- 6.59-inch AMOLED flat display, 2756×1268, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 3500 nits peak brightness
- RAM / Storage
- 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM + 256GB UFS 4.1 storage
- Battery
- 7560mAh typical (7420mAh minimum), non-removable
- Charging
- 100W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging
- Rear cameras
- 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera (f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch, OIS), 8MP ultrawide
- SIM
- Dual Nano-SIM slots; 5G works on any carrier
- Network bands
- Mobile, Unicom, Telecom and Broadcast 5G/4G/3G/2G; 5G incl. n1/n3/n5/n8/n41/n78; depends on carrier
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China-model specs: a 6.9-inch screen, 7560mAh battery and 100W wired charging suit buyers who want a big screen and long battery life. Check bands against your carrier.
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