Lu Weibing hinted that Redmi is considering launching a mini model, but the battery life will be greatly affected

If you want a smaller smartphone, Apple's iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 5 are your few options, with most modern phones having screens well over 6 inches.

Xiaomi is no exception in this regard, as almost all of its mobile phones released in 2020 have a screen size of 6.4 inches or larger. Recently, Redmi General Manager and Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing hinted on Weibo that Redmi is considering launching a mini phone. Lu Weibing said on Weibo: "Redmi may launch a mini, but the battery capacity/battery life will be greatly sacrificed..."

　　Naturally, a smaller phone means there is less space to accommodate the battery. IT Home learned that it is for this reason that the battery capacity of the iPhone SE 2020, Pixel 4a and Sony's older compact phones are also relatively small. The above phones usually rely on software optimization to get more battery life.

　　Still, one option for manufacturers who want to make smaller phones is to increase the thickness of the device, which would sacrifice the ultra-thin design but not too much in terms of battery life.

　　Are you willing to sacrifice battery life for a smartphone with a smaller screen?