China's
Xiaomi challenges iPhone 6 Plus with new flagship Mi Note
China's Xiaomi Inc [XTC.UL] staked its claim to Apple Inc's crown on
Thursday as the world's third-biggest smartphone maker and most valuable tech
start-up unveiled the flagship Mi Note, its challenger to Apple's iPhone 6
Plus.Chief Executive Lei Jun introduced the Mi Note
in Beijing with a breakdown of the large-screen phone's technical features,
with multiple comparisons to Apple's equivalent. At 2299 yuan (244 pounds) for
a model with 16 gigabytes of memory, the Mi Note will retail for almost
two-thirds less than the iPhone 6 Plus.
