Over the last two generations, Xiaomi has introduced a glass-and-metal design aesthetic with flowing curves and rounded edges that made devices like the Mi 6 stand out. However, Xiaomi is ditching all that with its latest flagship and going back to what it does best: copying Apple. The company unveiled the Mi 8 in China earlier today, and it's immediately evident that the iPhone X was the "inspiration" for the device. The phone features a full-sized notch at the top of the display, which houses a complement of sensors including the 20MP front camera, proximity sensor, IR lighting module and an infrared lens, and the earpiece. Unlike the iPhone X, however, there's still a prominent bezel at the bottom, making the design asymmetrical. Verizon is offering the Pixel 4a for just $10/mo on new Unlimited lines

Xiaomi is offering an IR face unlock feature that works in a similar fashion to FaceID, but it isn't as secure as Apple's implementation or Samsung's iris scanning tech. The phone comes with a 6.21-inch AMOLED FHD+ (2248x1080) panel, and Xiaomi is touting a maximum brightness of 600nits and 88.5% screen-to-body ratio.