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Xiaomi takes on rivals with a massive 98-inch 4K TV
Last updated on Mar 25, 2020, 02:41 pm
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When you think of larger than life televisions, the first few names that come to mind are generally Sony, Samsung, and LG. However, this time it's a Chinese brand.
Xiaomi has reiterated its interest in big screens by launching a massive 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max in China. The new model arrives as a flagship offering with high-end specs and a stunning 4K resolution.
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At a glance
Design and display
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The Redmi Smart TV 98-inch model comes with slim dark greyish bezels that appear to be the same size on all four sides. The TV can either be wall-mounted or erected on a four-legged metal stand.
The display is a 4K panel that comes with HDR 10 certification, 192 partition dynamic backlight zones, and MEMC motion compensation technology for content upscaling.
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But it only packs dual 8W speakers
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The Redmi Smart TV Max, despite its massive proportions, only packs a couple of 8W speakers. However, with support for DTS audio and Dolby Audio technologies, the TV promises to offer clear treble and thumping bass.
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Internals
Under the hood
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The TV is powered by a 12nm quad-core 1.9GHz Amlogic Cortex processor, paired with Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
It runs on Android-based PatchWall UI, and hence you get access to Google Play Store, Assistant, and Chromecast.
Lastly, it supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, three HDMI ports, Ethernet port, and 2 USB slots, among other connectivity options.
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Redmi Smart TV Max: Pricing and availability
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The Redmi Smart TV Max 98-inch is priced at CNY 19,999 (approx. Rs. 215,600). The TV will go on sale in China starting April 6 via Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Home stores.
