Xiaomi’s Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 has arrived in China with a clear focus on home photo printing. It launches at 699 yuan, goes on sale July 13, and replaces the older 1S model with 4-color dye sublimation, Bluetooth 5.2, and a few software features aimed at making phone printing simpler.

Bluetooth 5.2 photo printer drops Wi-Fi for direct phone printing

The biggest practical change is the move away from 2.4G Wi-Fi. Instead, the Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 uses Bluetooth 5.2, which lets users print directly from a phone without depending on a home network. For many buyers, that is the kind of shift that matters more than raw hardware changes.

Xiaomi also says multiple people can connect at once. In shared spaces, that should make the printer easier to use without a lot of setup or switching between devices. It is a simple approach, and in this product category, simple usually helps.

• Bluetooth 5.2 connection for direct phone printing
• No need to rely on 2.4G Wi-Fi
• Multiple users can connect at the same time

AR dynamic photo printing and smart ID photo mode add software appeal

On the software side, Xiaomi is leaning on features that go beyond basic print jobs. The Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 includes LUT color mixing tools, AR dynamic photo printing, and a smart ID photo mode. These are the kinds of additions that can make a small printer feel more useful without changing the physical design.

There is also support for textured lamination finishes, which adds another layer to the output options. In the compact consumer printing market, that kind of software and finish support often does more work than a long list of hardware specs. It gives the printer a clearer identity, especially for buyers looking at everyday photo prints and ID photos rather than high-volume use.

• LUT color mixing tools for image handling
• AR dynamic photo printing for added software functionality
• Smart ID photo mode for photo ID use cases
• Support for textured lamination finishes

Compared with the older 1S, the new model is less about a redesign and more about tightening the experience. The product stays in the compact home-photo segment, but the features are better aligned with how people actually print from phones now.

The Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 lands on Xiaomi’s Youpin platform at 699 yuan, with sales scheduled to start on July 13. That pricing puts it in the affordable end of the consumer photo printer market, where small feature upgrades can matter a lot. For buyers comparing it with the earlier model, the shift to 4-color dye sublimation is the most important hardware change, while Bluetooth and software additions round out the package.

The result is a printer that seems built for quick home use rather than a traditional desktop workflow. Xiaomi is clearly aiming at users who want direct mobile printing, decent photo output, and a few smart extras without moving into a more complicated setup.