Xiaomi's RedmiBook 13 to be launched on June 11
What's the story
Xiaomi will launch its first ever laptop in India on June 11. In the latest update, 91mobiles and Ishan Agarwal have claimed that the company will launch a rebranded version of the RedmiBook 13 that debuted in China last December. To recall, the RedmiBook 13 comes with a bezel-less Full-HD display, 10th-generation Intel Core processors, and all-day battery life. Here's our roundup.
Twitter Post
Here's the official confirmation from Xiaomi India head Manu Jain
📢 The brand new #MiNotebook will make its #Global #Debut in #India and will be:
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 1, 2020
🇮🇳 India 1st
🇮🇳 India exclusive
🇮🇳 Made for India
Block the date: 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟏.
No, it's not exactly what you're thinking 😇. RT 🔁 if you can't wait to see it.#Xiaomi ❤️️ pic.twitter.com/IKYkHnSQAk
Design and display
RedmiBook 13: At a glance
The RedmiBook 13 has a brushed metal body and features a bezel-less design to offer an 89% screen-to-body ratio. The device is also fairly lightweight and thin, weighing at 1.5kg. It comes with a 13.3-inch Full-HD+ LED display, combined with a chiclet-style keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, and dual 2W speakers that support DTS audio processing.
Internals
Under the hood
The RedmiBook 13 is powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors, paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics (2GB), 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. It runs on Windows 10 Home Basic edition and packs a 40Wh battery with 1C fast-charging technology, which can replenish 50% of the battery in 35 minutes.
Information
Multimedia and connectivity options
Xiaomi's RedmiBook 13 comes with two USB 3.1 ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi for connectivity. Moreover, it also packs an in-built microphone and a webcam that supports 720p video resolution.
Pricing
What about the pricing?
The RedmiBook 13 was launched in China at a starting price of CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 44,500) for the i5 model, while the i7 variant carries a price-tag of CNY 5,199 (approximately Rs. 55,000). The pricing and availability details of the device in India will be announced at the launch event on June 11.