For beginning Xiaomi planned premiere of its new flagship device named Xiaomi Mi 8 in eight countries: China, Egypt, Spain, India, Italy, Russia, France and Vietnam. During upcoming days Xiaomi will open first pre-order options for seven from mentioned countries. People from one of these countries, more particularly people from China already had a chance of making first pre-order for Xiaomi Mi 8.

According to Xiaomi's official website first flash sale lasted 37 seconds, and it's new record of Chinese firm when it comes to the fastest sale in history of company. We don't know exactly how many devices were available in the first flash sale, but if you were late all is not lost yet. Xiaomi plans next flash sale on 12th of June at 10am of local time. Phone is available for 360$, and price shouldn't be changed in the nearest future.

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