More than 17 million people have pre-registered for the Xiaomi Mi 5 flash sale. The new Xiaomi smartphone comes with 4G LTE bands that support major U.S. carriers.
Xiaomi said that the number of users who have registered for the Xiaomi Mi 5 has nearly reached 17 million, as the first flash sale for the smartphone concluded in China. The Mi 5 offers LTE network bands that support major carriers in the United States.
Xiaomi is known for its yearly device flash sale on core markets. As defined by iDigitalTimes, a device flash sale is an event where smartphones are sold out in a matter of minutes. The number of registrations for the Xiaomi Mi 5 indicates that the device has garnered fans all over China.
The number of registrations for the Xiaomi Mi 5 may seem unbelievable for a smartphone, but taking a closer look at what the Mi 5 offers at a highly affordable price is quite impressive. The Xiaomi Mi 5, as reported by TechTimes, is one of the most-awaited smartphones of 2016. It is also introduced as the first Android device to run the Snapdragon 820 processor.
There is no official announcement yet from Xiaomi to sell the Mi 5 in the U.S. However, a recent report from Phone Arena indicates that the Xiaomi Mi 5 comes with a 4G LTE network support for U.S. carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T. These 18 network bands would allow the device to run in the United States. The LTE network bands are: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29. In addition, Xiaomi will also work on most European 4G LTE networks.
With its powerful specs and performance features offered at an affordable price, Xiaomi continues to attract prospective buyers. Fans of the Xiaomi Mi 5 in India, U.S., and Europe should prepare for the arrival of the Mi 5 in their regions.
