Xiaomi Launches ‘Mi Smart Upgrade’ Buyback Program for Offline Buyers
Nov. 5, 2020Xiaomi is giving consumers a huge reason to shop offline by launching the‘Mi Smart Upgrade’buyback program today. This scheme isdesignedfor users who like to buy new phones with upgraded hardware very often. Mi Smart Upgrade will enable them to buy a new smartphone at an affordable price by locking in the assured buyback value of their device at the time of purchase.
Under the Mi Smart Upgrade program, Mi and Redmi phone users willget up to 70 percent SRP value(suggested retail price) any time after three months of owning the device. Even when the smartphone runs out of warranty, Xiaomi will offer you a modest 40 percent value for the next 3 months, i.e up to 15 months from the date of purchase. This means you can get 70% – 40% value for your devices between 4 to 15 months from the date of purchase.
The Mi Smart Upgrade program is applicable to smartphones ranging from theRedmi 9 Primeto the flagship Mi 10. The former will see you shell out as low as Rs. 399 while theMi 10buyback plan will cost Rs. 1,999. This is a pretty amazing deal as you can getback 50% of the purchase value for the first 12 monthsof your purchase.
Here’s a list of smartphones eligible for the Mi Smart Upgrade program:
Now, if you buy any of these models along with the Mi Smart Upgrade plan, then youcan choose to replace it after 3 months. You simply need to visit the nearest Mi service center, get the handset inspected. The company will then text you a redemption code, which you can show at an offline Mi store to get the required discount and grab a new Mi or Redmi smartphone for yourself.
Mi Smart Upgrade plan can easily be availed from all authorized Xiaomi retail outlets, which includes Mi Home stores, Mi Studio, and Mi preferred partner stores in India. The company currently has over 12,000 stores across the country and is even testing astore-on-wheelsin some locations. It wants to reach more users during the pandemic and give them yet another reason to choose a Mi or Redmi smartphone in the festive season.
