• Camera: On paper, that triple 50MP camera arrangement sounds spectacular, but in reality, the performance is ordinary. 
• Battery: The 7000mAh battery sounds big on paper, but it does not always translate to excellent backup. It is a day with average usage, and heavy users might Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, the Xiaomi 17, has already created quite a buzz in the tech world, especially after its China launch. It's a day of moderate usage, and the heavy users can expect it to last less than they would think. 100W fast charging is fast but still produces sufficient heat.
• Design & Build: While Xiaomi says it's premium and thin, the design itself is repetitive and is not eye-catching. Punch-hole and glass back are not new in 2025 flagship smartphones.

Price & Verdict: Even though Xiaomi is yet to reveal the India price, it would fall in the ₹70,000–₹75,000 range. Priced like that, it would have to contend with Samsung, OnePlus, and iQOO — all three of which provide smoother performance and camera setups and it burning through its battery more quickly than they would like. The 100W fast charging, while speedy, still generates plenty of heat.