Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Confirmed to Launch Later This Year

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In its latest quarterly earnings call, Xiaomi has confirmed that a successor to the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker will be arriving this year. The upcoming wearable, which will debut as Mi Band 4, is expected to offer at least a few major upgrades compared to the current Mi Band 3.

When asked if the Mi Band 4 would be released in March or April 2019, Huami Chief Financial Officer David Cui replied that the fitness tracker is unlikely to be released within the next few weeks. Even though the Mi Band 3 successor is not scheduled to be released soon, Cui affirmed that it is on its way and is going to be launched sometime later this year.

As for the key features of the Mi Band 4, David Cui said consumers can expect the Mi Band 4 to introduce something new, just like the previous generation models. The Mi Band 3, which was released in May last year, came with a bigger 0.78-inch OLED 3D curved display and a few other improvements.

One of the reasons why Xiaomi and Huami don’t plan to launch the Mi Band 4 soon is the fact that the Mi Band 3 continues to be extremely popular among consumers. “
Right now, Mi Band 3 is still hot sale — is still — so really, really well. The margin is not shrinking, the shipments are not shrinking. So we will pick — work with Xiaomi to pick the right time to launch Mi Band 4 in the year,
” said David Cui. Thanks to its Amazfit smartwatches and the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker, Huami’s revenues grew by an impressive 78% in 2018.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 officially available in Malaysia via DirectD

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The highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness tracker is now officially available in Malaysia. Popular retailers DirectD announced that they have them in stock and will be available will official Xiaomi warranty.

You’ll be able to purchase the tracker on their website and it retails for RM149. It is only available in black at the moment, so if you’re looking for multi brand bundles then you’ll have to wait for a bit.

A big improvement over the previous Mi Band 3 is a 0.95-inch AMOLED full colour display as well as support for Bluetooth 5.0. The watch is water resistant up to 50m and boasts a battery life of up to 20 days.

Expect the usual heal monitoring functions like heart rate, sleep tracking and idle notifications. It also features a list of workout trainers for different activities – and of course it woks with the Xiaomi Mi Fit app.

It looks like we’ll be getting the global version of the device, meaning NFC payment will not be an option, since only Alipay is supported.

You can purchase the Xiaomi Mi Band 4
here
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 revealed to support magnetic charging before launch

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Just two days before the launch of the Mi Band 5, Xiaomi has revealed that the fitness tracker will be supporting magnetic charging.

Magnetic Charging

Mind you, magnetic charging is only one of the seven major upgrades of the Mi Band 5. The previous Mi Bands all required users to remove the tracker from its strap before charging. With the new magnetic charging, the Mi Band 5 can be charged quickly without detaching from its strap.

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Bigger Display, NFC Support, Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Another feature of the Mi Band 5 is its bigger display, but that was already revealed in our
previous report
. We have also heard of its upcoming menstrual cycle tracking, new workout modes and NFC support. However, the global variant of the Mi Band 5 is suggested to feature Google Pay, allowing countries outside China to enjoy its payment feature.

Alexa, Upgraded Sensors, Remote Control

Other features include Alexa support, upgraded sensors and a remote-control function that lets the Mi Band 5 work as a camera shutter button. This will prove useful when it comes to taking group selfies that require you to place your phone at a distance.

Xiaomi also confirmed that the Mi Band 5 will come in a few colorful straps — yellow, red, blue and black. Though its official price isn’t out yet, speculations suggested it will be around RMB175 (RM105.57).

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will to support NFC outside of China, and will come with a mic according to reports

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Launched just a few months back, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has proven to be an impressive budget fitness tracker – but one gripe fans outside of China had with the device is that the global version of the watch doesn’t support NFC.

In response to that, Xiaomi will reported include the wireless payment feature in the upcoming Mi Band 5. However, it is unsure how many pay apps will be supported once it hits Malaysian shores. The likes of Fitbit will introducing Fitbit Pay next year which will allow you to link a credit card to your watch. Perhaps Xiaomi could head the same direction too.

Plus, the Mi Band 5 will reportedly come with a built-in microphone too – we’re assuming for AI assistant purposes. Going with the usual launch dates of its predecessors, we could be looking at a Q2 release date for the fitness tracker.

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Xiaomi Mi Box 2nd Gen spotted at ValueBasket.com

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ValueBasket.com
, an e-commerce retailer based in Hong Kong is selling Xiaomi’s 2nd generation smart media player a.k.a the Mi Box at its website with free shipping to Malaysia, the Mi Box is being sold at a price of RM252, which is a RM100 difference from Xiaomi’s official price at 299 RMB (approx. RM153). The Mi Box runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and supports 1080p video output, it has a Cortex A9 Dual Core CPU with Mali 400 GPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM and supports most video formats. Chinese made media players with Android will also cost around that price tag however with extremely outdated Android OS versions such as Gingerbread. Just a note though, the latest enhanced version of Xiaomi’s Mi Box supports 4K resolution and a much more powerful processor.

We think this is a pretty good deal if you want a high quality media player that has Xiaomi’s software onboard, while we aren’t sure if its content services will work here but it will definitely play your MKV or RMVB files well. Hit up the source link to buy a 2nd gen Mi Box from
ValueBasket.com
.

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Xiaomi Mi Box to head westward

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Xiaomi’s Mi Box will be heading to the west, specifically the US, in the near future, where Android TV boxes are growing in numbers in US households. Though the Mi Box wasn’t unveiled at I/O, the news was broken on the company’s Twitter feed and its US website.

The Mi Box will most likely carry an affordable, not to mention, a highly competitive price point which might pose as a potential threat to NVIDIA’s SHIELD Android TV set-top box. The Xiaomi set-top box supports 4K when you stream from apps such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. It also supports HDR video and can handle videos up to 60fps. In addition to that, the Mi Box runs Android TV 6.0 out of the box, and is Google Cast ready via a single tap, according to Xiaomi.

Included with the Mi Box is a Bluetooth remote control which supports voice commands. Plus, a Mi Game Controller will be available for purchase for some gaming goodness from the comfort of your living room couch. Based on the specs sheet of the Mi Box, it packs a quad-core Cortex A-53 processor, alongside 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which has USB unlimited storage expansion. Sounds like the Xiaomi will give NVIDIA a run for their money stateside.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9e with 6.39-inch Dot Notch display and triple rear cameras certified by TENAA

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An upcoming Xiaomi smartphone has been certified by
TENAA
 in China, carrying the model number M1904F3BC. While the identity of the smartphone has not been confirmed, it is being speculated that M1904F3BC could be the rumored Mi CC9e.

According to the images published by TENAA, Mi CC9e will come with a waterdrop notch display and a triple-camera setup at the rear. The smartphone may include an in-display fingerprint scanner as well, since we do not see any fingerprint sensor at the back. While the resolution of all three sensors is yet to be confirmed, the text next to the cameras confirms the smartphone will have a 48MP primary sensor with several AI-backed features.

In addition to the design of the upcoming smartphone, TENAA has also listed some key specifications on its website. The listing claims the smartphone sports a 6.39-inch display, although the resolution has not been revealed yet. As far as the physical dimensions of the smartphone are concerned, TENAA reveals it measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67mm. Fueling the smartphone’s internals will be a 3900mAh capacity battery, supporting up to 18W fast charging.

The Mi CC9e is expected to be the first Xiaomi smartphone designed in partnership with
Meitu
. Xiaomi had acquired Meitu in November last year. Rumors suggest the Mi CC9e will feature a 32MP selfie snapper with 4-in-1 pixel binning technology and camera software developed by Meitu.

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Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival Sale starts today with up to 35% discounts on devices including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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The annual Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival sale has begun today and will last until 9 April, offering a host of discounts on different products from the Chinese company.

Xiaomi is known for their value offerings but the sale makes their devices even more enticing with discounts of up to 35%, which you can find on their
official
 Lazada and
Shopee
 stores – items that you can look forward to getting on the cheap include:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (4GB+64GB)
 – RM699 on both Shopee and Lazada (RRP RM799)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
 (6GB+64GB) – RM769 on Lazada (RRP RM899)

Xiaomi Mi 9T
 (6GB+128GB) – RM1,099 on Shopee (RRP RM1,399)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4
 – RM110 on Shopee and RM119 on Lazada (RRP RM149)

Mi True Wireless Earphones
 – RM229 on
Shopee
 and RM239 on Lazada (RRP RM329)

Over on
Shopee
, you’ll be able to get your hands on a limited-edition Redmi Note 9S MFF 2020 edition (6GB+128GB) smartphone – the phone comes engraved with the Mi Fan Festival 2020 logo and comes in a limited edition grey
colour
. There are only 2020 units worldwide, so act fast if you want it.

There are other more items on sale as well, so you’ll have to visit their
Shopee

and
Lazada
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 can function as a powerbank

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Xiaomi is slated to announce the successor to its mega sized Mi Max phablet later today at its China event. We’re less than 12 hours to the Mi Max 2 launch event and here is one last minute leak to prepare us for the announcement.

The folks of Gizmo China managed to scour the web for this particular leak on Chinese micro blogging site Weibo. The post on Weibo consists on an image of an alleged Mi Max 2 phone claimed to be charging the iPhone 7 in the same image. The Mi Max 2 is rumored to sport a USB Type-C port so chances are that it can work in reverse when it comes to charging.

The ability of the Mi Max 2 being able to act as a powerbank for other devices matches earlier claims of its battery being as large as 5,349mAh, about 500mAh more than its predecessor. Other rumored specs include a Snapdragon 660 chipset underneath the hood with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The phablet is also tipped to feature a 12MP rear facing shooter and a 5MP selfie camera.

All of these will be revealed at 2PM local time later today when Xiaomi takes the wraps off its latest phablet – the Mi Max 2.

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is now official with upgraded battery and camera

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Xiaomi has unveiled the successor to its largely popular Mi Max phablet today, the Mi Max 2 maintains the same 6.44-inch Full HD display with a fairly slim 7.6mm body profile and 211g weight, what’s new under the hood is the familiar Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core processor mated to 4GB of RAM with either 64GB or 128GB of storage while supporting MicroSD storage expansion.

The phablet’s main camera has also been upgraded to a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with a 1.25 micron pixel size, probably the most exciting update is that the Mi Max 2 now features Quick Charge 3.0 for its huge sized 5300mAh battery, the device can also be used as a
power bank
 to charge other devices via its USB Type-C port. To make things even better, the Mi Max 2 is now equipped with stereo speakers, which automatically activates when the phone is in landscape orientation, making this a great entertainment device on the go. In terms of software, Xiaomi will ship the Mi Max 2 with MIUI 8 based on Android Nougat, the company will soon introduce a “Split Screen” feature to take advantage of the huge display, which allows users to run two active applications at the same time.

As usual, Xiaomi hasn’t announced the dates for selling the Mi Max 2 officially in Malaysia, the phablet will retail for RMB1699 (RM1058) for the 64GB storage model and RMB1999 (RM1241) for the 128GB storage model in China, it is only available in Gold color for now. We expect it won’t take long for Xiaomi to bring the Mi Max 2 to our shores, since the first Mi Max has received very positive response here, but if you can’t wait, you can turn your attention to grey imports as always.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 spec listing shows it will come with a 5,400mAh battery

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We were expecting to see the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 this year, however, due to certain circumstances, the company has delayed its launch and has confirmed that we will see the phone in July. That is not going to stop the leaks as the phone was recently listed on TENAA.

The listing shows that the phone will come with a 6.9-inch display that supports FHD+ and comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Other than that, it has 1.8GHz octa-core processor which points towards the Snapdragon 636, but rumours have said that it might come with the Snapdragon 710 processor. Powering the device is a massive 5,400mAh battery, seemingly following their previous phones that also comes with massive batteries. The phone will come in three variants, a 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and the last is a 6GB RAM, 128GB storage model. All the variants will come with Android 8.1 and MIUI 10 skin.

Finally, we come to the camera, it is unsure if it will come with dual camera setups but the listing did say that the back will come with a 12MP camera and the lower spec version has a 5MP front camera while the other two models will come with an 8MP sensor. No pictures of the phone were shared, but a case manufacturer shows that slit at the back is big enough to expose two camera sensors. We might have to wait a little while longer to know how it looks and the exact specs.

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have a large 7-inch display

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We have officially reached tablet category when it comes to smartphone screen sizes. If you think that the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has an extremely large display, its successor will take things up a notch. Xiaomi’s Mi Max lineup still feels fresh with its second iteration having launched back in June. We have some info regarding the Mi Max 3, and it looks like Xiaomi will go with an even larger screen size for the phablet.

Based on the early renders as pictured above, Xiaomi looks to adopt the 18:9 aspect ratio for the Mi Max 3’s display. The display is rumored to measure at a huge 7-inches, equivalent to the likes of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet. The phone does however take on the bezel-less design, which means that the form factor won’t be very much larger than the 6.44-inch Mi Max 2.

The Mi Max 3 is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, which is relatively newer than the current Snapdragon 625 SoC in the Mi Max 2. One other significant change in hardware is the Mi Max 3’s dual rear camera setup as opposed to the current single rear shooter on the Mi Max 2.

The upcoming phablet which is likely to launch in mid 2018 is rumored to come packing a 5,500mAh battery, a slight bump up from its predecessor’s 5,300mAh battery. Stay tuned for more insider information just like this one!

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Xiaomi Mi Max finally receives Android Nougat

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When Xiaomi launched the Mi Max 2 earlier this year, the Mi Max still proved to be pretty current given that the former handset wasn’t much of an upgrade from the latter, except for one aspect – software. The first Mi Max was unfortunately stuck on Android Marshmallow for the longest time, until recently.

If you’re a phablet lover and happened to have the original Mi Max device, you’ll be happy to discover that Android 7.0 Nougat is finally on the roll out to the Mi Max, with MIUI version 8.5.1.

The software update comes with new app lock features, switches for common settings in search results, optimization of settings, plus tweaks to the messaging app and more efficient CPU allocation when it comes to the system.

The Mi Max came with a mammoth 6.44-inch display, which was retained with the Mi Max 2. The phone also came with a Snapdragon 652 processor, a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing selfie shooter. It packs a huge 4,850mAh for all the power required for its phablet form factor.

Android O is officially in the pipeline. Have you gotten your smartphone on Nougat yet?


Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 trims front bezels even further

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Near bezel-less front displays on smartphones have been made popular in 2017. With handsets such as the Galaxy S8, LG G6 and the Essential Phone, technology will only be moving forward from those. The Sharp Aquos Crystal was the first ever smartphone to somewhat implement such a feature, but the Mi MIX concept phone by Xiaomi was the beginning of this particular trend, and it looks like the Mi MIX 2 will bring that to the next level.

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Philippe Starck, one of the designers for the original Mi MIX, posted up a concept video of the upcoming Mi MIX 2, and the front panel of the device looks like it’s 95% screen. It looks very much inspired by the Galaxy S8, even judging by the video itself, but there seems to be absolutely no bezel above the display and a very trimmed chin below the display. One other thing to note about this concept phone is that it does not have a display cut out at the top middle for the selfie camera like seen on the Essential Phone and possibly the upcoming iPhone, which can be another plus for potential consumers who don’t fancy that unique feature.

As always, this is merely a concept video, but definitely not one that is fan made, so it is possible that we might see the Mi MIX 2 with an attractive front panel as shown. What do you think?

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is the New iPhone X Twin

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There has been a leaked video of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s, and it seems to be taking after the iPhone X, namely in terms of the multitasking gestures and facial recognition. The video shows the uncanny resemblance between how the both of them function, especially by swiping up from the bottom of the phone.

It has also been reported that the Mi Mix 2s will have an even slimmer bezel and an on-screen fingerprint sensor with a pair of 12MP rear cameras. The phone will also be featuring a 5.99-inch screen, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and a whopping 256GB of internal storage.

Since there has been no word on when the Mi Mix 2s will be launched, it is good to take the rumours with a pinch of salt, though it would seem to be a pretty good successor to the Mi Mix 2.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S will launch on March 27, scored 273,741 on Antutu benchmark

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After long last, Xiaomi has announced the launch date and confirmed some details about the Mi Mix 2S. In a teaser that the company released, they have confirmed that the successor to the Mi Mix 2 is arriving on March 27 and comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor.

They also showed off the AnTuTu benchmark scores in their teaser which scored an impressive 273,741, the highest score among any of the Android phones to date. This is probably thanks to the new Snapdragon 845 processor which we already know shows big performance improvements over the previous 835 processor. Aside from that, based on other specs rumours, it will come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Powering all of this is a 3,400mAh battery which seems rather small to power all of these specs but we will find out on the full release during the launch.

Aside from the processor, the rest of the specs are still rumours and might change before the phone launches. We might be hearing more from Xiaomi during MWC 2018, if not it will be on March 27.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will support 5G connectivity, launch set for October 2018

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Xiaomi has seen great success with their Mi Mix 2, a flagship phone with almost no bezels and a display that stretches all the way down the body of the phone. Last week, the company showed a render of the phone come with the Oppo Find X sliding mechanism that allows the company to avoid placing the front camera on the bottom bezel. Now, the company has another surprise with the Mi Mix 3.

Donovan Sung, Product Manager Director has shown another photo of the phone and it looks like it is running on a 5G network. He also said that the speed is more than 10x faster than 4G speeds, the photo also shows the phone being tested on various bands. However, the performance of the 5G network will vary depending on the network operators and some might not meet the speed that Sung has mentioned.

The Mi Mix 3 is said to launch in October and if that is true, it will be the first phone that will come with 5G connectivity taking the lead from companies like Motorola, Huawei and LG.

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Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 4 reported to have a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 12GB RAM, 1TB storage and 108MP camera

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Xiaomi is reported to be releasing the Mi MIX 4 next month and since the Mi MIX 3 was quite impressive, we’re expecting more from its successor.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4’s specs aren’t officially confirmed yet, but a leakster has revealed a few of its specs on Weibo. If the information provided is authentic, then the Mi MIX 4 will sport a curved screen with 2K resolution and ceramic body design. It will also have NFC support and a headphone jack.

In addition, the Mi MIX 4 houses a Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage. It is likely that there will be a lower storage variant so that the phone comes in a cheaper option. That aside, the device is expected to ship with MIUI 11 and comes with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging, wireless charging and also reverse charging.

While this seems a little farfetched, the leakster also stated that the phone will house a quad-camera setup on its back, featuring a 108MP main lens, 16MP super-wide angle lens, 12MP lens and also a periscope lens. There are also rumours indicating the device to be integrated with 5G support, but let’s not bring our hopes up.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 launched with Snapdragon 888+ chip and 120W fast charging

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Xiaomi Mi MIx 4 has been launched and it’s biggest draw is its use of an under-display selfie camera, or as Xiaomi calls it, a Camera Under Display (CUP).

Mi MIX 4 is one of the few phones with an under-display camera

It’s one of the very few smartphones to use this feature, and under the 6.67-inch AMOLED panel sits the phone’s 20MP front camera. The feature works by dimming the pixels that sit in front of the lens, allowing it to see through the panel and absorb light. The phone display also supports 120Hz refresh rate, but surprising only pushes 1080p resolution.

It’s also the first to use the brand-new Snapdragon 888+ chip

Under the hood is a
Snapdragon 888+ chipset
, making it the first phone in the world to use this SoC. It comes with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The phone also packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports
120W
 wired charging and 50W wireless charging, meaning a full charge can be done in under 15 minutes.

Imaging-wise, the Mi MIX 4 has a 108MP lens paired with 13MP ultra-wide lens and another 8MP 5x periscope telephoto sensor. The camera system can shoot up to 8K resolution and also supports HDR10+.

The Mi MIX 4 is priced from CNY4,999 and goes up to CNY6,299 for the 12GB + 256GB model. That’s about RM3,260 to RM4,108 when we convert it to local currency.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 to launch this August 10: Rumored to come with in-screen selfie lens

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Xiaomi has confirmed that they’ll be launching the Mi Mix 4 flagship this August 10 – and the device is rumored to be one of the first in the market to implement the in-screen selfie lens technology.

The brand took to their
Weibo

page to announce that the launch event will take place at 7.30pm in their native China, which would also be the same time here in Malaysia.

According to
reports
, the device is confirmed to arrive with MIUI 12.5, however that’s all the confirmed information we know. Rumors have it that the phone will ship with the Snapdragon 888 chipset along with up to 120W of fast charging, and an 8GB+128GB configuration.

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On top of that, the phone is rumored to also come with a full screen display – meaning little to no bezels; which brings about the use of the in-screen selfie lens. As previously reported, the technology works by dimming or turning off the LEDs that sit in front of the lens making it transparent, which would allow the lens to now ‘see’ and absorb light.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix series has a reputation of pushing boundaries with its unorthodox design and implementation of technologies – for example, we saw the wrap-around display on the
Mi Mix Alpha
, and even a sliding camera on the
Mi Mix 3
; so there may be some truth to these rumors after all.

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Mi MIX 4 might be delayed again, but Xiaomi has other plans

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The long-awaited Mi MIX 4 is not happening anytime soon; reports revealed that Xiaomi will not be launching the new Mi MIX phone in 2020.

Mi Mix 4 may be delayed for newer technologies?

The MIX series is another flagship lineup from Xiaomi that featured premium specs, but Xiaomi has other plans for the near future. A tipster told
Gizmochina
 that Xiaomi wants to mass-produce devices with newer technologies such as foldable phones, under-display cameras and 200W+ fast charging. Xiaomi also plans to improve the display resolution in its phones so its future phones are expected to push Quad HD+ displays. Whether these technologies are included in the Mi MIX 4 or not, we don’t know yet.

200W+ fast charging doesn’t seem realistic

That being said, 200W+ fast charging seems like a stretch. After all, it was recently discovered that the Mi 10 Ultra that supposedly can support 120W fast charging
actually charges at 80W
, even when using the 120W fast charger that came in the box. Perhaps 200W+ is achievable in Xiaomi’s research lab, but it seems unlikely that it’ll be possible once it reaches the market — at least for now.

As for the Mi MIX 4, perhaps the soonest we can see it is sometime in February 2021. After all, the
Mi MIX 3 5G
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a dual display phone that has a screen that curves all the way around, renders show

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Xiaomi isn’t exactly a smartphone brand you’d expect to attempt the outrageous – you’d look to the likes of Vivo, OPPO and even Samsung for that. But it looks like the Chinese company looks to be throwing their hat in the dual-display-phone ring – but Xiaomi is doing it their own unique way.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is the device in question, and it’s said that the phone could sport a display that curves all the way around – hence making this more of a dual display phone – renders show that the phone looks something like a Huawei Mate X when it’s folded in.

Image credit: GSM Arena

The camera module runs across the left portion of the back right next to the hind display. Over on the right bumper (or where the bumper would be) is of course, all glass as the display curves around the phone. You already know what we think of dual display devices – watch our review of the Vivo Nex Dual Display here.

We think the Mi Mix Alpha could be a flop like the Nex Dual Display, but unlike the latter, the back display should sport the same sized panel – the Next could only fit a smaller, lower resolution display at the back.

With this design, it looks like the Mix Alpha eliminates the selfie camera since you’re supposed to flip your phone over and use the main lenses as well as the back display for selfies.

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What’s also interesting is that the phone could come with the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset – possibly making this the second Xiaomi device to come with the processor after the purported Mi Mix 4. Here’s how we think everything is going to go down – the Mi Mix 4 will launch first and will be the flagship, while the Mi Mix Alpha will see a slightly later launch date, but will be marketed as the Mi Mix 4’s weird brother that people find amusing but don’t really want to have anything to do with.

But we digress – it’s all rumours for now, so let’s just keep our eyes peeled for the more likely phone to arrive, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha with 360 surround display officially announced – comes with a 108MP camera

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‘Twas only yesterday that we
wrote
about the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha – a new dual screen device that has a display that curves around the device. It was only rumours, but Xiaomi has put them to bed by officially announcing the device today during a product launch event in China.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is what Xiaomi says a phone that has a screen-to-body ratio of 180.6% – let that sink in. It’s not surprising, when you see how the phone looks like – one of side edge of the phone is completely made of glass, since it’s part of the display. During the demo at the launch, we see that battery life alongside other icons are displayed using that edge display.

The front display will sport little to no bezels – Xiaomi calls it the 360-degree surround display, which is our rough translation of what Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said. The display wraps around to the back and we’re not quire sure what the measurements are for the back display, but it’s used primarily for displaying widgets or the Android news panel as well as take selfies with.

Speaking of selfies, there will be no selfie camera – like the Huawei Mate X, you snap a selfie using the main lenses but with the back display as reference. Xiaomi ups the ante here as well by introducing a 108MP main lens as part of the triple camera setup. It is capable of shooting 12,032×9,024 resolution pictures. It’s couple with a 20MP wide angle lens as well as a 12MP portrait lens. Simply outstandingly ridiculous.

Under the hood, the Mi Mix Alpha will sport a Snapdragon 855+ as well as 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage – something we’ll be seeing in the ASUS ROG Phone 2. It has a 4,050mAh battery that supports up to 40W fast charging. The more important point here is that it will support 5G connectivity since we’re slowly pivoting to that era now.

With all that said, Lei Jun has made it clear that this is a concept phone that isn’t actually supposed to be available for the masses; however, with a price tag of RMB19,999 (RM11,764) the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha can be bought by, well, those who have the money. As cool as the phone is, for that kind of money, you can get a foldable phone, that at least has the added party trick of folding.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold to be refreshed with 120Hz display, 120W charging

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Xiaomi is apparently working on refreshing their
Mi MIX FOLD

smartphone – a device that was launched back in April, but remained exclusively available in its native China.

The new iteration will reportedly now sport a 90Hz refresh rate on the internal screen, and a 120Hz refresh rate on the external one – this is an improvement over the original’s 60/90Hz displays.

Elsewhere, the new Mi MIX FOLD is expected to support up to 120W of fast charging, and a 5,000mAh battery – we’ve seen this battery and charging speed combination before on the
Xiaomi 11T Pro
, and that device could be charged up to full in just 17 minutes.

There are reports on whether its internals or cameras will change – but since this is a refresh, it makes sense that the features mentioned above are the only additions.

With the growing the Samsung Galaxy Fold3 growing in popularity in the country, we’re hoping Xiaomi will bring their new Mi Mix device into the local market.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 to be powered by Snapdragon 835

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Before the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6, there was the Xiaomi Mi MIX concept smartphone. Most of us were undoubtedly wowed when the phone was first unveiled late last year. It came with a premium spec sheet, along with the main highlight which is the near bezel-less display. The design in display has since been carried forward to the phones of 2017. Rumor now has it that the Mi MIX 2 will be getting a premium spec treatment as well.

A Geekbench result has emerged on the interwebs, reportedly to be of Xiaomi’s second iteration of the Mi MIX. The result states that the Mi MIX 2 will sport the top tier Snapdragon 835 processor underneath the hood, which speaks for its premium specs already. Its predecessor features a still powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset. Alongside that, the result indicates 6GB of onboard RAM.

Further details show the device running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, which comes as unsurprising since the current Mi MIX phone has yet to receive Android Nougat, but that happens to be all we know for now. It is likely that the Mi MIX will feature an even more attractive and sleek bezel-less design when it launches. Thoughts?

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Xiaomi Mi MIX to battle Galaxy S8 and LG G6 in South Korea

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The hype train is now going around the newly launched LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8, with both flagships from respective manufacturers sporting huge near bezel-less displays with great screen-to-body ratios. But let’s not forget that Chinese company Xiaomi has launched its own concept smartphone before Samsung and LG, being attractive and impressive in its own stride. It looks like Xiaomi will be bringing the battle to the home of Samsung and LG.

According to the Korea Herald, pre-orders for the Xiaomi Mi MIX has opened up in South Korea, via local retailer G-Mobi. The phablet will go on sale three weeks from now on the 28th of April in the country. Only the 256GB storage model of the Mi MIX will be sold, carrying a price tag of KRW799,000 (RM3,133.07). The concept phone by Xiaomi functions just as well as an ordinary smartphone would, and has made it to the headlines when it was launched last year. The Mi MIX has a 6.4-inch display with close to no bezels, sporting a 17:9 aspect ratio, and a still powerful Snapdragon 821 processor underneath the hood.

With its price, the slightly aged Xiaomi Mi MIX will definitely remain a worthy competitor to the likes of the LG G6 and the Galaxy S8 on LG and Samsung’s ground in South Korea. Which of these phones do you prefer?

Source:
The Korea Herald

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Get a free phone when you buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 series this month!

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The Mi Note 10 was released in December, claiming the title of the world’s first phone with a 108MP lens. Now, you’ll get a free phone when you purchase the Mi Note 10 series.

From March 6 to the end of the month, you’ll get a Redmi 7 when you purchase the Mi Note 10 and a Redmi 8A if you purchase the Mi Note 10 Pro. However, you’ll need to purchase them through the offline Mi Stores if you want the free phones.

Image credit: Xiaomi

The Mi Note 10 series has a 6.47-inch AMOLED display with a 5,260mAh battery and a 108MP penta-camera setup. Both phones are powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset, but while the Mi Note 10 sports 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, the Mi Note 10 Pro is integrated with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Both phones also support 30W charging.

The Mi Note 10 is priced at RM2,099 while the Mi Note 10 Pro is priced at RM2,499. For more information, check out Xiaomi’s
official Facebook page
!

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Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 Lite is launching globally without a 108MP camera

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The Mi Note 10 Lite will be launching tomorrow globally, but it won’t sport the 108MP camera that we’ve seen on the Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro.

Despite that, the Mi Note 10 Lite will still have an impressive camera setup consisting of a 64MP lens, two 8MP lenses, a 5MP sensor and another 2MP sensor. Apart from that, the Mi Note 10 Lite should also feature the same 32MP found on the Mi Note 10.

There isn’t much difference when it comes to other specs of the Mi Note 10 Lite. It’ll be sporting a 6.47-inch FHD+ OLED display and up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. It’ll also be powered by the same Snapdragon 730G and houses a 5,260mAh with support for 30W fast charging.

The Mi Note 10 Lite wouldn’t be the only Xiaomi device that’s launching tomorrow; the Redmi Note 9 Pro is also expected to launch tomorrow at 8PM.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite officially launched in Malaysia at RM1,599

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The Xiaomi
Mi Note 10 Lite
 that was launched globally just two weeks back is now in Malaysia, joining its two elder siblings.

Display

The Mi Note 10 Lite has a 6.47-inch AMOLED display that pushes FHD+ resolution and similar to its siblings, it has a 3D curved design. In terms of durability, Xiaomi also made sure the phone is protected on both its front and back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. For those who enjoy using the always-on display, the Mi Note 10 Lite also offers customization so you can choose your preferred style and whether to show your notifications and battery status.

Cameras

Instead of using the same
108MP lens
 on the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro, the new Xiaomi phone uses a 64MP Sony IMX 686 sensor that is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. Despite having a different rear camera setup, the Mi Note 10 Lite still houses the same 32MP selfie lens as the
Mi Note 10
.

Internals

The Mi Note 10 Lite also shares the same processor — the Snapdragon 730G — and comes with 8GB RAM alongside 128GB storage. It ships with
MIUI 11
 based on Android 10 and sports a 5,260mAh battery with 30W fast charging. What’s great is that Xiaomi will be including its fast charger in the box.

Pricing and Availability

The Mi Note 10 Lite is priced at RM1,599 and will be available May 12 onwards. Those who purchase this phone can either get a free Redmi 20,000mAh powerbank when they purchase it from any
authorized retail store
, or a free Mi Business Backpack 2 when they purchase online on Lazada from Xiaomi’s
official store
.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Note 10 Lite with a 64MP quad camera, starting at €349

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Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 10 Lite today, making it the third device in the Mi Note 10 lineup. This phone is launched right after the company announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9.

The Mi Note 10 Lite has a 3D curved AMOLED display just like the Mi Note 10 and pushes FHD+ display on its 6.47-inch screen. It’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both its front and back and comes in three colours — Nebula Purple, Glacier White and Midnight Black.

Although the 108MP sensor is not on the Mi Note 10 Lite, it has a 64MP Sony IMX 686 sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens that supports a 120-degree field of view, a 5MP depth camera and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, you get a 32MP selfie lens.

Under the hood, the Mi Note 10 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset and has 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. It also comes with the same 5,260mAh battery as seen on its siblings and supports 30W charging that can fully charge the phone in mere 64 minutes.

The Mi Note 10 Lite is priced at €349 for its 6GB + 64GB model and €399 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. It will be available starting mid-May and the local pricing will only be revealed sometime then.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with curved display set to launch on October 25

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Xiaomi just can’t seem to catch a break, having launched the Mi 5 and Mi 5s series earlier this year. The Chinese manufacturer’s Mi Note phablet took a break from a refresh last year after it was first launched back in 2014. Lately, rumors have arose surrounding a second iteration of the phablet, leading to its launch in China next week.

According to Android Pure, Xiaomi appears to have confirmed an event on the 25th of October, which is just a little over a week from now. The announcement came along with a teaser or two by the company. Rumor has it that the Mi Note 2 will feature a dual-edge curved screen with zero bezels, which might make it resemble Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge. The display is said to be of QHD resolution, measuring at 5.7-inches. It is also rumored to sport an Apple-like 3D touch functionality.

Underneath the hood, the Mi Note 2 is said to sport a Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB or 6GB RAM variants, along with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB memory configurations. In terms of its camera, recent rumors tell us that the handset will feature a massive dual rear camera setup of two 16MP shooters, plus a 5MP selfie camera on the front, though an 8MP front camera would seem more Xiaomi-like. The Mi Note 2 will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery and will have Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support. The phone is said to be running Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box when it launches.

Android Pure has also revealed that the launch will be at 2:00pm local time on October 25th at Beijing. The Mi Note 2 will most likely remain in Xiaomi’s domestic market before being rolled out to other regions. With only 8 days to go, what do you think of the Mi Note 2’s rumored specs so far?

Source:
Android Pure

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 carries a mid range processor, 6GB of RAM and a dual camera setup

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Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has once again impressed us at its Beijing launch event today. The company has unveiled the Mi Notebook Pro, which features 8th gen Intel Core processors, plus the even more near bezel-less display Mi MIX 2 with all round flagship specs. The Mi Note lineup by Xiaomi used to be of flagship standard. The Mi Note 3 on the other hand, sports a mid range processor, but the rest of its spec sheet sure screams premium.

First off, the Mi Note 3 is housed in a glass chassis, with a 4-sided curved glass body, which will make it much more sleeker looking than its predecessor the Mi Note 2. The overall size and the display size of the handset is being compared to none other than Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus. The former device sports the same 5.5-inch sized display as the iPhone 7 Plus, but is relatively smaller than Apple’s 2016 flagship in terms of form factor.

Underneath the hood is an impressive mid range Snapdragon 660 processor, with a whopping 6GB of RAM, which is slowly becoming a norm among smartphones. The Mi Note 3 comes in either 64GB or 128GB storage variants, more than sufficient for the average user.

The Mi Note 3 is yet another one of Xiaomi’s smartphones that features the same dual camera setup as the company’s Mi 6 flagship, with two 12MP sensors for capturing images with blurred background and bokeh effects. The setup is capable of 2x optical zoom, and equipped with OIS for better lowlight shots. The front facing camera of the Mi Note 3 is nothing less than impressive as well at 16MP. This camera features Xiaomi’s Adaptable AI Beautify, along with facial recognition unlocking features. The phone packs a 3,500mAh battery which sounds more than enough for the whole package.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 definitely sounds like the device you should get if you’re looking to get a near flagship handset at a non-flagship price point. The Mi Note 3 begins with a price tag of CNY 2,499 (RM 1,611.34) for the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant, making it a no brainer for that price. What do you think?

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air gets a refresh, comes with 8th Gen Intel processors

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The Mi Notebook Air 13.3-inch laptop models are getting an 8th Gen Intel Core refresh on both the i5 and i7 variants. This keeps the 13-inch models up-to-date as the newly launched Mi Notebook Pro which already comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core Processor.

Xiaomi did update the Mi Notebook Air to the 7th Gen processors back in 2017 which brought improvements to the system’s overall performance. They also added a fingerprint sensor to keep up with the time and support Windows Hello. Other than the processor upgrade, the refresh models will come with 6GB of DDR4 RAM, 256GB of PCIe SSD which can be expanded and AKG speakers like the previous models. The Nvidia GeForce MX150 will replace the previous 940MX chip and it comes with an FHD screen with 5.59mm bezels. As for cooling, the laptops now come with ultra-thin metal blades which controls the temperature and avoids throttling. All these new features and upgrades will weigh only 1.3kg and it can deliver 9.5 hours of battery life.

The Core i5 variant will be priced at 5,399 Yuan and is currently on pre-order on Mi’s official website. The Core i7 variant is currently not available yet and the price will be announced at a later date.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 could feature Intel's Atom x5 CPU

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Xiaomi has been really silent about its tablet line up after releasing the ‘iPad mini + iPhone 5c’ clone Mi Pad to the masses last year, online sources have revealed leaked benchmark screenshots of the upcoming tablet from the upcoming Chinese startup, instead of using NVIDIA’s latest silicon, it appears that the company might have switched to Intel’s platform for the Mi Pad 2, NVIDIA sure has a hard time convincing OEMs to use its chip ever since the Tegra 3 and we are not surprised that Xiaomi would want to look for a different chipmaker for its new tablet.

Knowing Xiaomi, it would seem absurd to use a inferior component for its new device however we could hazard a guess that the company might actually release a Pro model of its Mi Pad 2, just like how the company did for the Mi Note this year, hence the benchmark results doesn’t necessarily mean that the tablet would be the final product. Of course, Xiaomi could also be exploring the way on how it can work with Intel together to bring down the price of its tablets just like many other Chinese OEMs, since Intel has been known for subsidising OEMs such as ASUS.

Xiaomi is expected to host an event in December to announce its new smartphone, which we hope CEO Lei Jun or Hugo could shed more details on the company’s upcoming tablet and we shall hold our breath till then.

SOURCE:
Primate Labs

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 may be unveiled on November 24

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Apparently, there will be a big event on November 24, and this Chinese company would sure like you to pay attention. Another teaser image was revealed by Xiaomi President Lin Bin Outing, after a teaser on its upcoming Redmi Note 2 Pro phablet. There will be a possibility that the new Mi Pad tablet is around the corner, as there have been rumors about it for a very long time now. Looks like we’re finally just days away from its unveiling.

You can check out the picture, which shows the tablet will be made out of metal, and looking very slim. The camera sits at one corner on its back, with no LED flash accompanying it. The power and volume buttons are placed close together on what is the right side of the device if you hold it in portrait mode. There wouldn’t be any confirmation on specs, but based on previous leaks, we can assume that the Mi Pad 2 will be powered by an Intel chipset, aided by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage.

We are also looking at a display of what could be a 7.9-inch 2048×1536. In addition, we will be expecting to see MIUI on top of Android Marshmallow OS.

SOURCE:
Weibo

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 will come with a Snapdragon 660 processor and game acceleration feature

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A lot of you have been waiting for Xiaomi to announce the Mi Pad 4 and it looks like you won’t have to wait much longer. The company has just announced that the Redmi 6 Pro and the Mi Pad 4 will be launching on June 25.

At the same time, Xiaomi has also shown a poster confirming some of the specifications of the tablet. The poster which is on Xiaomi’s Weibo account, tells us that the tablet will come with a Snapdragon 660 processor with a clock speed of up to 2.2GHz and has a feature called smart game acceleration which we assume will optimize the tablet’s performance for gaming. It is also confirmed to come with an 8-inch FHD display and a single rear camera. Other unofficial reports have stated that the device will be powered by a 6,000mAh, has a 13MP rear sensor and a 5MP sensor as the selfie camera.

Unconfirmed image of the Mi Pad 4

All these rumours but sadly, there was no mention of pricing. We will just have to wait for 25 June to come around for more and accurate information on the tablet.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro launched in China

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Xiaomi has just launched the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, the brand’s newest flagship tablets.

Both tablets sport the same 11-inch TrueTone 120Hz display those outputs at 2560×1600 resolution. The display also supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and anti-blue light protection.

What sets the two devices apart are the two different chipsets they use – the Mi Pad 5 uses a Snapdragon 860, while the Mi Pad 5 Pro packs a Snapdragon 870. The latter also has WiFi 6 support and Bluetooth 5.1.

Powering the Mi Pad 5 is an 8,720mnAh battery, while the Mi Pad 5 Pro comes with an 8,600mAh battery. The tablets support up to 33W and 67W of fast charging respectively.

When it comes to features, both tablets support a stylus that has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a short charge time of just 18 minutes. Both tabs support Dolby Atmos audio, but the Mi Pad 5 takes the cake with a quad-speaker setup.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is priced at RMB1,999 (about RM1,303) for the 6GB+128GB model, and RMB 2,299 (about RM1,499) for the 6GB+256GB version; the Mi Pad 5 Pro will set you back RMB2,499 (about RM1,629) for the 6GB+128GB model, RMB2,799 (about RM1,825)  for the 8GB+256GB version, and RMB3,499 (about RM2,281) for the 8GB+256+5G model.

There’s no word on its official
Malaysian

availability and pricing yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information comes.

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Xiaomi Mi Play is out with 4GB RAM, a MediaTek P35 processor and 3000mAh battery

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On Christmas Eve, Xiaomi has decided to launch the Xiaomi Mi Play in China and offer 10GB of free data monthly to those who purchase the smartphone.

The Mi Play has a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch and a fingerprint sensor on its back. It is run by a MediaTek P35 processor, and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, but the storage is expandable with the help of a MicroSD card.

Camera wise, the phone sports a dual rear camera with 12MP+2MP lenses, and the front camera is a 8MP sensor that supports AI portrait mode. Battery wise, the phone comes with a 3000mAh battery, slightly higher than the 2900mAh battery many were expecting.

The phone comes in three colour as seen, with gradient colours like purple and red. The phone is so far only available in China, and comes at the price of CNY1,099, which is less than RM700 when converted to MYR.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 launched: Includes larger display and magnetic charging feature

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Xiaomi took to the stage yesterday to introduce their latest lineup products in their ecosystem, and one of the highlights was the introduction of the global version of the
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5
.

Display

The budget fitness tracker boasts improvements all around including a larger 1.1-inch AMOLED display that pushes a resolution of 126×294 ppi, and a maximum brightness of 450 nits. On this display, you’ll be able to enjoy over 65 themes or watch faces to choose to customize your watch with.

Features

Speaking of customisation, you can fine-tune the function modules that appear on your screen so you get quick access to information that you care about. The watch also now comes with menstrual cycle tracking feature for female users too. The global variant still lacks NFC however, so that’s a bummer.

Under the hood, the watch comes with an “optimized” PPG (photoplethysmography) for better heart rate tracking. The Mi Smart Band 5 packs a 120mAh battery that Xiaomi claims has a 14-day standby battery life. The best part is, the watch now charges using a magnetic charger which doesn’t require you to remove the watch from the band, which was necessary on
previous
 models.

Price and availability

The watch supports Bluetooth 5.0 and run on Android 5.0 and iOS 10 smartphones and above. You can get the strap in several
colours
 including yellow, mint green, orange, black and teal. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 retails at €39.99 (RM195); however, the local pricing and availability is yet to be announced, so we suspect the watch to cost a little less when it arrives here.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 fitness tracker now available in Malaysia for just RM169

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The popular Xiaomi Mi Band series of budget fitness trackers has a new addition to the family in the
Mi Smart Band 5
 – introduced globally earlier this month, the device has finally made its way in the country and is priced at RM169.

Specs

As a recap, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 is equipped with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display that pushes a 126×294
ppi
 resolution, and a maximum brightness of 450 nitts. To make it truly yours, you can spruce up your watch with over 65 themes and watch faces.

When it comes to features, you can customise the type of modules that appear on your watch face depending on what information you want quick access to. There’s also the added menstrual cycle tracking feature now. This variant of the watch still doesn’t support NFC – for that, you’ll have to get the Chinese version.

Under the hood, the watch now boasts a better optimized PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor for more accurate heart rate tracking. Powering the watch is a 120mAh battery that lasts 14 days on standby according to Xiaomi. One of the most important improvements on the Mi Smart Band 5 is the switch to a magnetic charging port at the back of the watch; this means that you don’t have to remove the watch strap before charging it anymore.

Price and availability

Speaking of straps, there are plenty of
colours
 to choose from including yellow, orange, black, teal, navy blue, and mint green – however, your purchase will come with the black strap while the other
colours
 are sold separately. Visit Xiaomi’s official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores to get yourself the Mi Smart Band 5.


Xiaomi planning to launch Mi Talk, a competitor to Clubhouse

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Everyone and their aunts know what
Clubhouse
 is at this point –
an
 invite-only voice messaging/chatting app that’s currently only available on
iOS
 devices. It’s so popular now that even the likes of Xiaomi
is
 planning to launch their own take on the app.

The brand is reviving the recently
defunct
 Mi Talk messaging app and repurposing it to function like Clubhouse – except it’ll also be available for Android devices!

CEO Lei Jun took to
Weibo
 to say that the new Mi Talk app will be aimed at professionals, but he didn’t say if the app will strictly limited to said professionals.

Like Clubhouse, Mi Talk will also be invite-only, and old Mi Talk accounts won’t be transferred over – to get in, Xiaomi will select a small number of users to try out the beta. Later on, more users can register an account and wait to receive an invitation.

The app is currently still in development, and will be available on both Android and iOS devices.

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Xiaomi Mi TV is coming to Malaysia this year – Xiaomi gaming monitor, air purifier, and watch too

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The Xiaomi Mi TV will be finally be coming to Malaysia this year – making it Xiaomi’s first display product to arrive in the country.

According to
Amanz
, Xiaomi Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore Nicolas Shi told the news portal that the company plans to
release
 the Mi TV alongside a host of other products too including a gaming
monitor
, the Mi Air Purifier, a Mi Watch, a Mi router and more.

Image credit: Xiaomi Indonesia

Considering that the Mi TV is available in
neighboring
 Indonesia, we can expect the same models to arrive, which are the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 smart TV series.

The Mi TV 4 is a 55-inch mammoth that pushes a 4K UHD resolution and is priced at
Rp
 5mil (RM1,395) and comes with a 10W speaker and 2GB RAM. It runs on the Xiaomi
PatchWall
 3.0 that’s based on Android TV 9.0. There’s also a smaller 43-inch FHD model that comes with 1GB RAM and costs
Rp
 3.3mil (RM920).

There’s no work on when the products will arrive in the country yet, but it’s towards the end of 2020, then we could very well see newer models hit our shelves instead.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75 QLED TV launched with 4K 120Hz support

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Xiaomi’s TVs are great value option, packing a whole host of features while costing less than its competitors – the new
Mi TV Q1 75
 is no different.

The new 75-inch QLED TV is capable of running at 120Hz refresh rate at 4K, and HDMI 2.1 support for so you can hook up your PlayStation 5 to it. If you need a TV for your console now,
here’s
 a good pick as well!

The panel here uses Quantum Dot technology plus a 192-zone full-array dynamic local dimming for better contrasts. The TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well for improved high dynamic range.

The MI TV Q1 is powered by Android TV 10, with voice-activated Google Assistant. As usual, there’s built-in Chromecast to let you easily stream your content onto the TV.

When it comes to ports, you get three HDMI 2.1 ports, an Ethernet port, and two USB ports. There is no mention of
eARC
, or Optical audio port either. But we’ll be sure to keep you updated when we get more information.

For audio, you get a 30W stereo system that uses six speakers – two tweeters and four woofers. The TV also supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD.

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75 is priced EUR1,299, while there’s no mention if this will even arrive in Malaysia officially. But if it does, this will sell like hotcakes, especially since it’s quite a decent panel for the PlayStation 5.

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Xiaomi has another smartwatch set to launch in January

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Xiaomi has gained quite an amount of popularity with its Mi Band series, but we know the company has also ventured into smartwatches with the recently launched Xiaomi Watch. Now, Xiaomi is launching another one called the Xiaomi Watch Color.

While the Mi Watch has a squarish design, the new Mi Watch Color has a round form factor and colorful straps — as hinted by its name. It is speculated to have a 1.39-inch display paired with various sensors like the heart rate sensor, accelerometer, barometer and more. Like many smartwatches these days, it will also come with a 5 ATM waterproof rating and track your daily steps.

Based on the poster, the Mi Watch Color will be available in China from January 3 onwards. While the watch is paired with red straps in the poster, Xiaomi revealed that it also supports straps with different colour combinations.

However, even the previous Mi Watch isn’t launched in Malaysia, so there might be a chance that we might not get the Mi Watch Color too.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch launched: 117 workout modes and SPO2 monitoring

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The Xiaomi
Mi Band
 is a very popular fitness tracker thanks to its bargain pricing and impressive build quality –but be that as it may, its size is something of a deterrent to some who look for proper-sized watches; in comes the brand’s newest Xiaomi Mi Watch – a smartwatch-slash-fitness tracker that, as per Xiaomi tradition, is also very affordable.

Priced from a low 99 Euro (RM481), the watch comes with a full-
colour
 1.39-inch AMOLED display panel that allows more to show compared to the narrow Mi Band. There are side buttons that act as controls and navigation. The watch only weighs 32g and has 5 ATM water resistance rating.

When it comes to health and fitness tracking, the watch comes 117 exercise modes, GPS tracking, plus monitoring features for heart rates, sleep pattern, blood oxygen level and air pressure.

According to Xiaomi, the watch’s 420mAh battery can last up to 16 days, but of course, this could differ depending on real world usage. There are several band
colours
 including black, beige, navy blue, yellow, orange, and olive. There’s no word on when the phone will arrive in
Malaysia
 yet, but we could possibly hear more about it during the
Mi 10T
’s local launch this October 6.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch launching in Malaysia this January 20

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The Xiaomi Mi Watch will be arriving in Malaysia this 20 January and will cost a very affordable RM469.

The device comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED panel that pushes are 454×454 resolution. Xiaomi claims the display reaches a maximum brightness of 450 nits.

You also get a TPU strap that measures 252mm in length, and comes in several
colours
 including Navy Blue, Black, and Beige,
according
 to its official Lazada product page.

When it comes to features, can monitor heart rate, sleep cycle, and blood oxygen level. There are about 117 workout modes available on the watch, and you’ll be able to keep track of your calories burned and step count as well.

Powering the watch is a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last up to 16 days when used conservatively. The Mi Watch also charges using a
proprietary
 magnetic charger.

Stay tuned on our website as we bring you more information on the smartwatch, or visit Xiaomi’s Lazada page
here
 to make your
purchase
 when it launches tomorrow.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite launched globally

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Xiaomi Global has launched the
Mi Watch Lite
 – a supposed rebagde of the Redmi Watch that was introduced last month in its native China.

Like the its Redmi cousin, the Mi Watch Lite packs a 1.4-inch
colour
 display that pushes a 320×320 resolution and a pixel density of 323 ppi. It’s a square watch face, just like the Redmi Watch, and it appears to be curved at the edges too.

It’s got 11 workout modes along with sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring. It has 5 ATM water
resistance
 rating meaning you can take it for a dive of up to 50m deep.

The Mi Watch Lite is equipped with GPS+GLONASS and offers up to 9 days of battery life, or 10 hours with continuous GPS sports mode enabled. Xiaomi also claims that it only takes 2 hours to fully charge the device.

You can get the watch in a few
colours
 – pink, ivory, black, navy blue, and olive; Xiaomi hasn’t disclosed the global pricing yet for the Mi Watch Lite, but the
Redmi Watch
 costs 299 Yuan, which converts to about RM185. Perhaps this version will cost a little more considering it’s now packing the Xiaomi brand instead of Redmi – but we’ll have to wait and see when the company reveals more about it.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite launched in Malaysia

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Xiaomi has launched their affordable Mi Watch Lite in Malaysia, which is basically a rebadge of the
Redmi Watch
 that was introduced in China last month.

The 1.4-inch watch packs a TFT LCD full-
colour
 display that pushes a 320×320 resolution and a pixel density of 323
ppi
.

The watch comes with a complete suite of fitness and health tracking features, including 11 workout modes, along with sleep monitoring, heart rate tracking, breathing exercises, and more. The watch is equipped with GPS+GLONASS and has a 5 ATM water
resistance
 rating.

The Mi Watch Lite packs a 230mAh battery which Xiaomi claims can offer up to 9 days of battery life; you can charge the device using a magnetic charger which Xiaomi says require 2 hours to fully charge the watch.

Make the watch your own with a
plethora
 of watch faces and strap
colours
 – black, navy blue, and ivory. The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is priced at RM249, but pre-order the device this 17 December, and you can have the watch at just RM199. Visit Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
here
 to make your purchase.

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Xiaomi Mi3 Unboxing and First Look

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Finally, the moment that everybody have been looking forward to is happening, Xiaomi has finally landed here in Malaysia and we’ve caught up with Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi Global for a media review session. Of course, we did come back with something, and that is the company’s flagship – the Xiaomi Mi3. Welcome to Malaysia, Xiaomi! Before you read on, do us a favour by liking Xiaomi Malaysia’s Facebook page by clicking
here
!

The Xiaomi Mi3 is a premium flagship smartphone from Xiaomi, announced back last year, the phone is a serious contender to many other well known smartphone brands. The Mi3 isn’t a slouch when it comes to specifications, it has a
QualcommSnapdragon 800
 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB
Sandisk
 Flash Storage, 5-inch IPS Full HD display by JDI, 13MPSony BSI Camera with Dual LED flash by Philips, 2MP BSI front-facing camera, WiFi AC, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Miracast wireless display, 3050mAh battery and supports DC-HSPA+ 42Mbps. Xiaomi Malaysia will start selling the phone on May 20th via
www.mi.com
 and it will be priced at an AMAZINGLY cheap price of RM889, making it the cheapest Snapdragon 800 device to date. The phone comes preloaded with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and will receive an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat in coming weeks.

Customers will be able to grab the phone via
Mi.com
, we’ve also listed the list of service centres available nationwide should you need to send your
Xiaomi smartphone
 back for service.

Pictures! Pictures!

The Xiaomi Mi3 vs the Redmi, Hugo is holding the phones!

Lots of beautiful cases for the Redmi and Xiaomi Mi3.

Hugo looks great and he’s really proud of the two phones, of course we’re really excited about it as well

The Xiaomi Mi3 versus flagships

And it’s #SELFIE time with Hugo at the end of the session using the Mi3’s front facing camera

Teasers and Good to Know

1) The Redmi will be launched shortly after the MI3’s launch

2) All Xiaomi smartphones will have a weekly update on MIUI, the phone’s user interface and you will be assured of device stability

3) There will be a MI Fan gathering in Malaysia

4) The Redmi Note will also be coming really soon to the Malaysia market

5) Hugo’s name is also known as 虎哥 (Brother Tiger) in Mandarin

Lastly and again, Selamat Datang ke Malaysia, Xiaomi!


Xiaomi Mi5 is in the works and has been leaked online

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Alright, Xiaomi is in Malaysia and we’ll be heading over to its Exclusive Service Center launch on Monday, while the company has announced that they will pull the wraps off something, nothing is even newer than this leak that has been shown online. A Weibo user happens to have taken a picture of which he claims it to be the next flagship from Xiaomi, the Xiaomi Mi5.

The pictures clearly tell us that this is a very early engineering sample and it looks like Xiaomi is doing a total revamp on the phone’s design again. In our opinion, it’s kind of inspired from HTC and looks very much alike the
Huawei Mate 7
 that was just launched here a couple of days back.

It also seems like Xiaomi is also doing the Apple way as you can see in the image above, releasing both a smaller and bigger flagship handset, it seems that both will have a bigger display than its current flagship, our guess is between 5.2-5.5 inches, do also noticed that there are no capacitive buttons on the bottom bezels, which could mean we’ll be using on screen buttons on Xiaomi’s next flagship.

At the end of the day, leaks and rumors aren’t always the final thing but this at least tells us where to company is headed to for its next upcoming flagship, though I personally hope Xiaomi would really give its Xiaomi Mi5 a superb design that sets it apart from its competitors. Of course, whose design inspired by other smartphone these days? Words from Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi Global.

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Xiaomi 6.18 Online Mid Year Sales: Latest Redmi Note 9 and POCO F2 Pro are on sale!

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Xiaomi is here to remind us that we’ve survived through the first half of 2020 with its 6.18 Online Mid Year Sales that includes various discounts and freebies for Xiaomi products. There are many products on sale, but here are a few that are worth mentioning.

POCO F2 Pro

This is a
flagship device
 from Xiaomi’s
sub-brand
 and it’s one of the newest phones that is released by Xiaomi this year. The
POCO F2 Pro
 comes in two configurations — 6+128GB and 8+256GB.

The POCO F2 Pro also comes with the latest Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with a 64MP quad-camera setup and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 30W charging. It has a huge 6.67-inch AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both its front and back.

Xiaomi will be selling the lower variant at RM1,999 on its official LazMall Flagship Store instead of RM2,199 during its sales period, while those who purchase the higher variant will get a free
BlackShark
 FunCooler.

Redmi Note 9

Another new device from Xiaomi this year is the
Redmi Note 9
 that is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 and comes with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also comes with a 5,020mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

The Redmi Note 9 has a 6.52-inch DotDisplay and brings back the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It features a 48MP main shooter paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP camera, and another 2MP lens. On the front, it has a 13MP lens that can be used for face unlock.

The base model (3+64GB) has been reduced from RM649 to RM599, whereas the other model can be purchased at RM749 with a free Redmi 10,000mAh power bank.

Other Xiaomi products: Mi Band 4, Mi Air Purifier 3H and more…

Previously priced at RM149, the
Mi Band 4
 will also be discounted during the mid year sales to be purchased at RM119. Those looking for power banks with fast charging support can also get the 20,000 Redmi 18W power bank that will be available for RM79. Xiaomi is even discounting its Mi Air Purifier 3H, so it’s now RM100 cheaper at RM588.

For the full list discounted Xiaomi products, check out their official store on
Lazada
 and
Shopee
. The sale on Lazada will happen from June 18 to June 23, while the Shopee sale for two days from June 18 onwards.

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Xiaomi might launch 32GB Mi 4i in India

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It’s unbelievable that Xiaomi has been doing business in India for only one year. On the coming July 22nd, the company is celebrating its first anniversary in the country by making a number of product announcements and one of it might be a 32GB variant of the Xiaomi Mi 4i. On Facebook, Xiaomi India official page shows a matchstick puzzle that reveals Xiaomi’s intention to double the storage capacity of the phone.

Hugo Barra, Xiaomi VP had previously mentioned that the manufacturer would be hiking the amount of storage available on the Mi 4i. He also stated before that they will not include a microSD slot because it can lower the performance of a phone and the existing 16GB storage will only allow users to have 13GB of memory to use.

The Xiaomi Mi 4i is equipped with 64-bit Snapdragon 615 at 1.7 GHz CPU and Adreno 405 GPU alongside with 2GB of RAM. The phone features a 5-inch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 3120 mAh battery. The camera at the front is rocking a 5MP and the back camera is 13MP. The phone support 4G LTE connectivity and Android 5.0 is pre-installed with MIUI 6 running on top.

Lucky for those who decided to wait for a 32GB version of the Xiaomi Mi 4i when the 16GB version was released. The price for the 32GB version haven’t been unveiled, so stay tuned for more future update.

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Xiaomi might launch the Mi 7 and 8th Anniversary flagship phone on 31 May 2018

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There is a big event by Xiaomi that will be held at the end of May 2018. During this event, the company is expected to release a range of products, but they have been quiet about what these products are.

However, just like all big launch events, leaked information on these products are already floating on the Internet. The leaks mentioned that they will be releasing their 2018 flagship phone, Mi 7, as well as the Mi 8th Anniversary Edition phone which surfaced on the Mi Community Forum. Lastly, is the next generation Mi Band 3, which is the long-awaited upgrade of the Mi Band 2. We were also expecting to see the Mi Max 3, however, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted on Weibo that the Mi Max 3 will release somewhere in July 2018. Just like all Mi Max phones, this entry into the Max family will come with a massive 5,500mAh battery as well as the option for a Snapdragon 636 or 660 processor, up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The more interesting phone is the 8th Anniversary device which based on the cut out of the phone, might come with a 3D structured light face recognition, the first company to implement this feature in an Android phone. Other than that, both the Mi 7 and the Anniversary phone will come with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor.

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Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 with focus on user privacy

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Xiaomi’s latest MIUI 12 was unveiled last night, featuring a bunch of new features and improvements. However, the most important update of MIUI 12 is the enhanced privacy protection that gives users more control over their data.

Enhanced Privacy Protection

MIUI 12 gives users more control over their data now by offering more options when it comes to permissions. In the new update, users will get options such as “While using the app” and “Notify” when apps ask for permission to access certain data. MIUI 12 is also stricter when it comes to sensitive permissions regarding location data; permissions to the camera, microphone, contacts, call history, calendar and storage are also restricted to the “While using the app” mode so that apps couldn’t obtain this information when they’re in the background or not launched. Users can also choose to remove location information and metadata before sending their photos to others.

It’s a wise move for Xiaomi to enhance its privacy controls with the MIUI 12; just awhile back, the company was
accused of invading user privacy and collecting data
. A tech researcher revealed that the data encryption done by Xiaomi can be easily decoded, causing many to be worried about the security level of their phone data. Xiaomi released software updates for its browsers soon after, but the MIUI 12’s privacy controls will further reassure the Mi users.

Design and Animation

“MIUI 12 brings the OS experience to life with a bottom-up revamped UI design and nuanced system animations,” said Xiaomi. The company claims that the new MIUI will offer a smoother UI experience and more lifelike elements when it comes to animations and icons. There’s also the new “Super Wallpaper” that Xiaomi claims to take “cosmic aesthetics to new level”, but if you’re an iPhone user, you’d quickly realize how similar these photos are to the wallpapers that came out with the
2018 iPhones
.

Other Features

MIUI 12 now comes with an enhanced Dark Mode that has more controls. The contrast can be adjusted based on ambient light and the color palette is darker than before. Dark Mode will lead to lower power consumption, but for those who wants to preserve their batteries, there’s also the Ultra battery saver mode. This will limit power-consuming features on the phone, but basic features like calls, messages and network connectivity will remain unaffected. Xiaomi also added app drawer in the MIUI 12 so that the apps are all in one place – organised neatly.

MIUI 12 also added floating windows so Mi users can multitask without needing to switch between apps. Imagine opening a new window on your PC, but instead of a PC, you are doing it on your phone. Xiaomi also improved the casting functionality which allows users to cast documents, apps, videos and games.

Availability

MIUI 12 will be rolling out in June and will be available to the Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Other models will receive the update at a later date and this includes phones like the Redmi 6 Pro, the Redmi Note 8 and the Mi MIX 2.

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Xiaomi MIUI 13 revealed: Widgets added alongside new privacy features

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Xiaomi’s event yesterday introduced some of their
most anticipated products
 of the year, including the MIUI 13 update which features some much-needed additions to the software like widgets, added security, and more. So let’s take a look at what else is new.

One important feature that Xiaomi wanted to focus on was privacy. So now they have made a three-step verification process   – facial recognition where it also scans your upper body to ensure the body size is similar, ID scan, and their electronic fraud protection so now you can have full protection from people who are trying to enter your phone. The system can also protect you from spam calls, texts, and applications, and files that contain viruses.

In terms of the looks of the MIUI 13, Xiaomi created a new font called MiSans that was made for optimized Chinese and English languages to be read easily. Other than that, they also added an array of wallpapers called “Beauty of Science” that have crystal-like aesthetics of different materials. Widgets were also added so you can do things like have a calendar, countdown, reminders, pictures, and more.

Alongside all of this Xiaomi developed MIUI 13 Pad, which was made for bigger devices like their tablets. They are meant to improve productivity with things like multi-tasking, and added gestures like pinch-to-resize, drag and drop, and picture-in-picture for watching content. Xiaomi also claims that over 3000 apps were already developed to support this, so you can expect it to be rolling out soon.

They have also improved their connection to other devices like their phones, tablets, TV’s, watches, smart home devices, and more with the Mi Magic Center. Now you can manage all your devices in one place and easily do things like share content to monitors or TVs.

The MIUI 13 is still in beta and has already been available for selected Xiaomi products, with plans to slowly expand the UI to more devices by mid-2022.

Source –
MIUI (Weibo)

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Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 specs leaked: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 & 120Hz inner display

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It’s been a year since
Xiaomi

released the
Mi MIX FOLD
 and rumours have it that its successor is currently in the making, with the company aiming to release it by this year; and you know what this means, the closer we get, the more leaks we hear.

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Thanks to
reliable

leakster Digital Chat Station, we now know that the Mix Fold 2 will feature a 2K resolution inner display with high refresh rate — likely to be 120Hz.

The aspect ratio is also said to be similar to the newly launched HONOR Magic V; For reference, the Magic V sports a 21:9 aspect ratio for its external display and a 10:9 for the inner one.

As for the hardware, the “sm8450” chip the leakster refers to would be Qualcomm’s
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
, making it the second foldable phone to feature this (given that no other phones arrive before it).

Other
reports

have also mentioned that the internal display will measure 8.1-inches and makes use of Samsung’s Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) that was seen in the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and
OPPO Find N
.

The Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 is expected to arrive by Q1 2022 so we won’t have to wait long for it. Who knows, we might even get more specs as we get nearer to its launch so stay tuned as we provide you with the updates.

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Xiaomi not ready for western market

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Xiaomi has once again highlighted that it doesn’t have plans to release its products in the western market anytime soon. According to an interview by Engadget with Xiaomi’s Senior Vice President Wang Xiang, he claimed that, “Even though we don’t sell [in the US or Western Europe], we feel very sorry for not serving them well.” This was just revealed a day after Xiaomi’s launch of the Mi 6.

Like any other Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi may be dubbed by some as an iPhone rip-off company. While that might turn out to be true in some instances, you can’t deny that Xiaomi has been making relatively attractive phones with pretty good specs over the past couple of years at extremely competitve price points. It is also important to note that fellow Chinese favorites such as Huawei and OnePlus have been pushing out their products to the western market respectively.

According to Wang, one of the reasons why Xiaomi still has no plans on releasing its phones in US and European markets is that regions like the US are very much carrier centric when it comes to purchasing smartphones. Wang states that Xiaomi’s engineering team are just too busy right now to carry out the tedious testing required to customize and tailor the phones to these carriers.  ‘Haste makes waste.’ You need to focus with patience and wait for the perfect opportunity,” he said.

It looks like Xiaomi still remains focused on its current markets, mostly in the Asian region, with the Mi 6 still a no go for western markets. With companies such as LeEco struggling in the US, do you think Xiaomi is just playing safe?

Source:
Engadget

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Xiaomi officially announced the launch date of their new Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer

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Xiaomi has officially announced that they will soon be launching a new product called the “Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer”. What used to be a smartphone brand, Xiaomi is now looking forward to bring more lifestyle products into the market.

In the image released by the company, it features a small-sized printer that looks like a regular printers. However, just like other consumer electronics products from Xiaomi, it features a minimal design. If you look at the top, it comes with just a single button for turning the printer on and off, whereas there’s also an indicator that shows the WiFi connectivity of the printer, other than that, there’s also a cartridge compartment on the right side of the printer.

So far, Xiaomi has yet released a statement on the specs and information about the printer, but judging from the image itself, it looks like the printer supports printing photos of up to 6-inch. It is also expected that The IoT-powered printer’s built-in printing mode is expected to include ID Card, Polaroid Mode, Postcard Mode, and many more. The Xiaomi Mijia Photo printer is set to be launched on 19 December 2018 and it will officially be launched in China.

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Xiaomi officially launches the Mi 9 – a new affordable flagship

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After months of speculation and rumors, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is officially launched! Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took the stage at the announcement event in China today to reveal three devices – Mi 9, Mi 9 “Transparent Edition” and the Mi 9 SE.

The Mi 9 will obviously be the flagship device – it comes with a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a tear-drop bezel and a 3.6mm chin. During the presentation, Lei Jun boasts the phone’s “fully-curved” form factor which should make for good ergonomics.

Under the hood, the Mi 9 runs on the Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB or 8GB RAM, a Kryo 485 processor and Adreno 640 GPU. The top-of-the-line components come as no surprise as Lei Jun considers the Mi 9 a competitor to iPhone and Huawei flagships.

The phone will lack an SD card slot as well as a 3.5mm jack – like its predecessor.

Moving on to the camera, the Mi 9 ships with a triple-camera wide angle setup which incudes a 48MP lens. Lei Jun claims that image quality could rival that of iPhone’s by way of sharper image quality that maintains natural levels of saturation. The Mi 9 scores an impressive 107 on the DxoMark benchmark, slightly below the P20 Pro, but significantly higher than the Mi 8.

The wide-angle lens can take images up to 117-degrees wide. The phone was also shown to come with camera AI Built with the camera are AI features that aid in photography; in the case of wide-angle shots, the AI would manipulate images to fit all the intended subject matter. Lei Jun also boasts of the triple-lens setup’s depth scanning capabilities – images shown during the presentation showed DSLR-like bokeh.

In terms of color options, the pièce de résistance are the blue and pink variants that are iridescent when hit with light – which Lei Jun appeared to be very proud of. According to Xiaomi, the design was achieved via nano-level laser engraving with holographic technology, along with dual layer nano coating. There’s also a black variant which looked to be less iridescent.

The phone sports a 3,300 mAH battery – which is smaller than Mi 8’s – but the phone does support wireless charging and comes and turbo charging USB-C. Xiaomi claims that a full charge would take an hour.

Also new with the Mi 9 are a few quality-of-life features; think a “smart antenna” that provides better signal reception by way of automatic antenna switching. A surprising addition is a dedicated Google Assistant button considering Google Services are banned in China. Meanwhile, Xiaomi also makes small improvements to the UI – namely the “dark mode” which applies dark color schemes to certain menus which Xiaomi claims can save on display power usage by 83% under full brightness.

Other noteworthy features include an optical in-display fingerprint sensor; adaptive brightness optimization and more.

During the presentation, Lei Jun also announced the “Transparent Edition” of the Mi 9 which will sport a transparent back (a-la Mi 8 Explorer’s Edition and Mi 8 Pro). This version of the phone will come with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be priced at 2,999 Yuan (RM1,815) for the 4GBRAM + 128GB storage variant, 3,299 Yuan (RM1,997) for the 6GB + 128GB storage version. The Transparent Edition will be priced at 3,999 Yuan (RM2,420).

Based on the release dates of the Mi 8 last year, we can expect to Mi 9 and Mi 9 Transparent Edition to reach local shores sometime in May this year. Here’s our coverage of the
Mi 9 SE
.

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Xiaomi officially launched the Mi MIX 3 in Malaysia, starting from RM2,199

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Xiaomi has officially launched their latest premium flagship Mi MIX 3 smartphone in Malaysia.

“Our MIX series line of smartphones is synonymous with ground-breaking innovations and eye-catching aesthetics, pushing the envelope of what the modern smartphone can become. The Mi MIX 3 continues that tradition. It is a testament to our commitment to innovate and to create a device that will appeal to users who appreciate technology as well as art,” said Steven Shi, Head of Xiaomi South Pacific Region.

The Mi MIX 3 comes with a slider that incorporates neodymium magnets that has been carefully calibrated.

Once the screen is pushed down, the magnetic mechanism immediately kicks in and
 finishes the opening in a snap with just the right amount of force.

The slider not only creates space for front camera and antenna, but it also allows the phone to be viewed in maximum full-screen display.

The Mi MIX 3 sports a 6.39 inch, 2340 x 1080 pixel FHD+ Samsung AMOLED display, with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Its bezel has been further reduced from its predecessor to achieve an extremely high screen-to-body ratio.

The full-screen slider is fully customizable, where users can slide open the phone to answer calls or customize it to launch difference functions.

In addition to that, there’s a special in-game function for the slider where the phone allows users to access screen capture, screen recorder, and hide notifications during gaming sessions.

The Mi MIX 3 features a 12MP + 12MP rear dual camera that uses the same sensors as the Xiaomi Mi 8.

Besides that, Xiaomi has added a steady handheld night photography mode in the Mi MIX 3, that allow users to use various useful software features.

Coupled with the rear camera’s 4-axis OIS, the Mi MIX 3 is Xiaomi’s best smartphone for low-light photos to date. The rear dual camera also features 4K video recording and 960 fps slow-motion video capture.

The Mi MIX 3 also features a 24MP + 2MP front camera, that sports a Sony IMX576 main sensor that can capture more details than ever before.

In low-light conditions, the sensor uses Super Pixel technology to combine the information of four pixels into one 1.8μm large pixel. The secondary 2M sensor captures depth information to facilitate an AI bokeh effect.

The Mi MIX 3 continues the series’ tradition of using unique materials with artistic design by adding a new “Sapphire Blue” version inspired by Chinese ceramic crafts.

These ceramic pieces are renowned for their beauty and were meticulously made using a complex production process with very precise temperature control.

To top it all off, Xiaomi added a dedicated AI button on the left side of the phone for the very first time.

Users are now able to wake Google Assistant by holding the AI button and customize a one click or double click to perform different functions.

The Mi MIX 3 also supports Qi standard wireless charging and comes with a 10W wireless charger.

The Mi MIX 3 will be available to purchase starting from 12 January 2019.

With the Onyx Black priced at RM2,199 whereas the Jade Green and Sapphire Blue priced at 2,299.

All colour variants is equipped with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

You can purchase the Mi MIX 3 from online store such as Lazada Xiaomi Fladship store or Shopee Mi Official store. It will also be available in any Authorised Mi stores.

For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official website
here
.

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Xiaomi officially unveils the Mi Note 2

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Xiaomi has finally pulled back the curtains on the Mi Note 2, and we’ve got to say that phone itself looks similar to another flagship smartphone that is developed in another country located in Asia.

Part of the similarity can be boiled down to its design. The Mi Note 2 is the first Xiaomi smartphone to utilise a flexible OLED display. This flexible OLED display, which is accompanied by a 3D curved glass, allows the Mi Note 2 to be the first Xiaomi phone to sport a dual-curved display. The display itself measures 5.7 inches and comes with a 110% NTSC colour gamut and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio.

In terms of specifications, the Mi Note 2 will be equipped with Qualcomm’s flagship processor, the Snapdragon 821. The Mi Note 2 will also pack up to 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage, and a 4,070mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. For the media side of things, the Mi Note 2 will come with an AQSTIC audio processor for superior audio quality. The Mi Note 2 will also come with a built-in assisted positioning sensor, allowing the phone to sense your location accurate despite weak GPS signals.

Finally, the Mi Note 2 will sport a 23MP rear camera that uses Sony’s IMX 318 sensor. It will come with phase detection autofocus, electronic image stabilization as well as a f/2.0 lens. Meanwhile, the front camera will be an 8MP shooter that uses Sony’s IMX 268 sensor, and comes with a f/2.0 lens.

Much like many of Xiaomi’s other phones, the Mi Note 2 will come in three variants. The base version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will retail for CNY2,799 (RM1,721), the 6GB RAM – 128GB storage version will go for CNY3,299 (RM2,029), while the flagship model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be sold at CNY3,499 (RM2,152).

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Xiaomi “One Hour Service Guarantee” repair service found to be reputable ONLY for minor repairs

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We have a 60 minute guarantee for car servicing here in Malaysia and its pretty reputable considering there isn’t any major repair being involved. In terms of smartphone repairs, all of us here have a very bad impression on most service centers which service advisors tend to over promise customers on repair SLA (service level agreement) levels, therefore reputable smartphone repair services are pretty rare in Malaysia. In China, Xiaomi has over 127 service points for you to send your Mi phones in for service and CEO Lei Jun has promised customers that repairs will only take up to 1 hour of the customer’s time. If the service center fails to do so, every customer will receive a RMB20 voucher to buy accessories on the Mi online store.

According to the survey by sources, most customers have reported the “One Hour Service Guarantee” to be reputable, except for a few cases where major repair services occur such as a broken screen or motherboard, which is caused by the lack of parts. Industry experts have commented that making such commitment to customers isn’t easy, especially when you don’t have the required replacement parts and you can’t easily fulfill all the requests. Nevertheless, it is pretty impressive that Xiaomi is able to perform repairs under an hour which many service centers over here in Malaysia can’t, especially if you consider the number of people China has.

Will Xiaomi service centers in Malaysia make a difference from other manufacturers? Does the upcoming Mi Homes provide a better customer experience than its competitors? We’ll find out soon enough once Xiaomi is stabilized here. Check out the source link to read the report if you understand Mandarin.

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Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo join forces to create new cross-platform file sharing system to rival AirDrop

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The Chinese smartphone brand trio of Vivo, Xiaomi and OPPO (we don’t know why Huawei isn’t included) have banded together to launch what’s called (based on a rough translation) the Cross Platform File Transfer protocol, which will work like Apple’s Airdrop.

According reports, the brands are partnering up to bring a new file sharing system that will allow users of OPPO, Xiaomi and Vivo, to send files in 20MB/s speeds – and you can also send items like images, music, documents and videos.

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Users will send the files via NFC or Bluetooth and will work like Air Drop or even Xiaomi’s ShareMe. It’s definitely a welcome feature here in the country, especially considering the number of people using these three brand of smartphones The beta is expected to arrive by the end of this month.

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If three big names can band together, here’s to hoping that the likes of Huawei, OnePlus and Lenovo can join in to and really give Apple a run for their money.

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