China’s Xiaomi has announced the details of its first TV with 8K resolution and 5G connectivity. The Mi TV Lux Pro 82-inch TV is described as a groundbreaking device that can output true 8K quality images regardless of the input method thanks to 5G support as well as USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1 and ethernet ports. It features MEMC motion compensation, mini LED backlight technology, provides 2000nits of peak brightness and a contrast ratio as high as 400000:1 as well as an in-box NFC remote control that “enables users to cast video from their smartphones by touching it with their handset”, said the company.
Xiaomi also introduced a Mi TV Lux 82 4K model with a 4K Mini LED 960 segmented backlight display plus a 178-degree viewing angle, Quantum Dot technology, 1000 nits peak brightness and 1400000:1 contrast ratio. Both models feature the MIUI for TV system that can turn the TV into a central hub for all Xiaomi AIoT devices thanks to the built-in XiaoAi AI assistant 3.0 and far-field voice control.
The Mi TV LUX 82-inch 4K variant is already available in China for CNY 9,999, while the 8K model will be available from Xiaomi’s official channels and authorised resellers in mainland China starting on 21 October at an RRP of CNY 49,999.
