Xiaomi continues to expand its catalog of devices with the first member of what appears to be a new product range for the European market. The Chinese company, specifically, has announced the Xiaomi BookS, his first convertible. This model, which has a 12-inch screen, a Qualcomm processor and comes with Windows 11 as the operating system, aims to compete against “2-in-1” laptops from companies like Lenovo or Microsoft. It also does so by betting on a somewhat cheaper price compared to its competitors.
The Xiaomi Book S, in particular, has a 12.4-inch screen. It is a touch panel with LCD technology and a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. It also includes a maximum brightness level of 500 nits. The company’s first convertible, on the other hand, arrives with a processor Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, a SoC from the American Qualcomm designed especially for laptops. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage, as well as a 4,920 mAh battery that is also compatible with fast charging at a power of up to 65W.
One of the most interesting features of the Xiaomi Book S is that includes Windows 11 as operating system, and not Android. Microsoft’s operating system can provide more privacy-related features and allows, for example, access to applications in desktop view. It is also possible to download Android apps from the Microsoft Store and navigate with them through the trackpad that includes the keyboard available on this device, which can be attached magnetically. The Xiaomi Book S, on the other hand, supports the Smart Pen, the stylus from the company that first arrived with the Xiaomi Pad 5. Both accessories, yes, seem to be available separately. They will not be included with the device.
The Xiaomi Book S will be available in Spain from 600 euros
Regarding connectivity, the Xiaomi Book S has a port USB-C for charging and data transfer and also includes a headphone jack. It also supports Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 5. The 2-in-1 laptop, on the other hand, has a stereo speaker system. It also has a 5-megapixel front, as well as a rear 13-megapixel resolution.
The Xiaomi Book S will arrive in Spain on June 30. It will be available at company online store, as well as in the main authorized distributors. It will be marketed in its variant of 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory at a promotional price of 599 euros. The company, for the moment, has not confirmed its price after completing the introductory offer, which will only last 48 hours.