Xiaomi India Is Inviting Users to Test Its Next Smartphone Through a New Insiders Program

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-Kabir Jain

Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:49 [IST]

Xiaomi is giving users in India a chance to try its next smartphone before it officially launches.

The company has announced a new “Insiders Program,” where selected participants will get early access to an upcoming device and share feedback based on their experience.

What This Program Is About

This isn’t a typical pre-order or early sale. Xiaomi is basically inviting a small group of users to spend time with an unreleased phone and tell the company what works and what doesn’t.

That feedback could end up shaping the final experience before the device goes public. Xiaomi hasn’t shared which phone is part of this program, so that part is still under wraps.

How To Apply

Registrations are now open, and there’s a clear deadline. You’ll need to sign up by March 25, 2026, before 11:59 PM.

After that, Xiaomi says it will reach out directly to selected participants. There’s no clarity yet on how users will be chosen, so it likely comes down to internal selection.

Why This Stands Out

Programs like this aren’t entirely new, but it’s interesting to see Xiaomi opening it up in this way in India.

For users, it’s a simple idea. You get to try a phone early, well before reviews go live or sales begin. For Xiaomi, it’s a way to get real feedback before launch instead of relying only on internal testing.

Right now, the focus is just on registrations. More details will likely come once the selected users are notified.