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Etisalat announced that it will exclusively introduce the latest 4G LTE Mi smart devices from the Xiaomi stable for its UAE customers.

The Chinese Mi devices rank amongst the top smartphones sold internationally, particularly in the Asian market, where it is the highest sold device in India and ranks third in China.

The new Xiaomi devices are attractively designed, and come with a wide spectrum of specifications and rich features. Starting from 4.7-inch up to 7.9-inch screens, quad-core to octa-core processors and high-resolution cameras from 8 megapixels to 13 megapixels, the devices are available with storage capacities ranging from 16GB to 64GB, to suit each user's preferences and needs. Xiaomi smart devices also contain components from leading global companies such as Qualcomm, Sony, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic and Toshiba.

Commenting on the exclusive launch, Khaled ElKhouly, chief consumer officer at Etisalat, said: ""We are delighted to bring the renowned Mi brand to the UAE market, giving our customers the opportunity to own and use these popular devices. It is part of our commitment to build partnerships with world leading smartphone manufacturers and technology leaders in order to enhance our device portfolio, as well as enable our customers to enjoy the best-in-class performance and speeds through our 4G mobile network.""

Customers can buy Mi standalone smartphones starting from AED449 for Red Mi2E (16GB), AED719 for Red Mi2 Note (16 GB), AED899 for Mi4i (16 GB) and AED1689 Mi Note Pro (64 GB). In addition, customers purchasing the device on existing or new prepaid accounts are eligible to enjoy 1GB free data for up to three months as Etisalat's special 'deal of the day' by dialling *056#.

Mi smart devices customers will be able to optimally use the free data, thanks to Etisalat 4G /LTE network, the fastest and widest in the country. It offers high-speeds of up to 300 Mbps and covers nearly 90 percent of the country's populated regions.

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