The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus go full screen with budget price tags

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The day has finally arrived. Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. Earlier this week, the company gave us a full blown sneak peek of both handsets and they seem promising. Now we find out what both these devices pack and how will they fare.

Let’s begin with the Redmi 5. The build material looks pretty much the same as its predecessor the Redmi 4. It still retains that very iPhone-esque look overall. The display is where it starts to change for the better – a 5.7-inch 18:9 display in HD+ resolution, surrounded by minimal bezels. Xiaomi only had to forgo the capacitive buttons below the display for software keys, given the fact that it uses rear mounted fingerprint sensors since the beginning. The chin below the display however still takes up some space.

Underneath the hood lies a Snapdragon 450 processor with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of internal storage respectively. It sports a 12MP PDAF rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and LED flash, along with 5MP front facing shooter equipped with a soft light selfie flash. It packs a decently large 3,300mAh battery but unfortunately comes with a micro USB slot instead of USB type-C, which arises issues of future proofing.

The larger Redmi 5 Plus features the same build, with a larger 5.99-inch display which is sharper as well in Full HD+ resolution. It comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants with 32GB and 64GB of storage spaces respectively. The camera setup is retained from the regular Redmi 5 but it does come with a larger 4,000mAh battery, but also with a micro USB port.

Granted, both handsets still come at very affordable price tags, and they come with a bundled TPU case for protection. The Redmi 5 starts at CNY 799 (RM 491.50) and its older sibling the Redmi 5 Plus starts at CNY 999 (RM 614.53), making both of them very value for money devices.

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Redmi’s 64MP smartphone set for August 7 unveiling – one day before Realme showcases theirs

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August is an interesting month – mostly thanks to Samsung’s Unpacked event and along with it the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 series. Sights are set on an August 7 launch of the device, but it looks like Redmi is looking to crash the party.

According to a post on Twitter, it looks like the Xiaomi sub-brand will introduce their 64MP camera smartphone on that date. It isn’t sure if the company will actually launch the phone, or it’ll be more of a showcase demo of the device like what Realme will be doing with their 64MP phone on August 8.

If they do launch it, they can lay claim to the title of ‘first 64MP smartphone’, one-upping Realme. There will definitely a lot to talk about in the coming days when these devices make their debut.

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Redmi 7 could be announced today and could come with a 4,000mAh battery

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If you we’re a fan of the Redmi Note 7 which was launched a few weeks ago but aren’t ready to pay the RM1000 price tag, then you’ll be glad to know that regular Redmi 7 is expect to hit store shelves soon.

Xiaomi’s global Twitter account had hinted of the arrival of the phone via posts showing the render of part of the phone, along with the sentence “Another 7 is Coming”. The post caption also shows a timer that’s set for 24 hours from yesterday. This suggests that the phone could be announced sometime today!

Image credit: Redmi

To add to the hype, renders of the phone have also been shared on Weibo by a key personnel at Redmi. According to Malay Mail, the Redmi 7 will come with the FullView display, a u-shaped notch, dual-curved gradient back and more.

Rumors also suggest that the entry-level device will ship with a Snapdragon 632 processor along with 3GB RAM. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and a, bear with us here, micro-USB port.

Considering the price of the Redmi Note 7, we can assume that the Redmi 7 will cost less than RM800.

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Redmi 7 is rumoured to launch alongside Redmi Note 7 Pro in China on 18 March

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We have already heard of the Redmi Note 7 that is said to be arriving in Malaysia soon, but in China on 18 March, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launched and in addition to that, there will be a new device from the company, allegedly the Redmi 7.

It was spotted on Redmi President Lu Weibing’s Weibo post where he confirmed that another device besides the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launched during the event. However, it is unsure whether the device will really go with the name Redmi 7.

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What is confirmed about the phone is the availability of a headphone jack, and a large battery of 4,000mAh battery. Other than that, TENAA listing revealed that the Redmi 7 will have a 6.2-inch IPS LCD HD+ display in addition to a water drop notch that supports a 8MP front camera.

Apart from that, the Redmi 7 will be powered by a Snapdragon 632 processor with 2/3/4GB RAM and 16/32/64GB storage, with expandable storage through a microSD card. It will also be shipped with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, and there will be a dual camera setup in which one of the cameras is of 12MP.

As for the pricing, you can expect the Redmi 7 to come at a reasonable price around CNY700 to CNY800 which is around RM425 to RM486, but as for its availability, we’ll have to wait longer to know.

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The Redmi 7A has arrived in Malaysia at a starting price of RM399

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The latest addition to the Redmi series is here in Malaysia and it’s none other than the Redmi 7A that comes with major upgrades over its predecessor. The Redmi 7A is a great entry-level device that starts at the price of RM399.

With a 5.45-inch HD+ display, the Redmi 7A is a great device that fits the hand and has no notch. While it is said to have an improved design, the Redmi 7A still closely resembles its predecessor, though the phone now has improved speakers and is also splash resistant.

Under the hood, the Redmi 7A comes with a Snapdragon 439 chipset — an upgrade over the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset found in the Redmi 6A. It’ll come with two storage configurations — 2GB RAM + 16GB storage or 2GB RAM + 32GB storage. Apart from that, the device will hold a 4,000mAh battery that almost guarantees you a full day of usage.

Moving on to its cameras, the Redmi 7A houses a 12MP rear camera on the back and a 5MP front camera on the front. The front camera supports face unlock, as the phone does not have a fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi 7A will be available in two colours — Matte Blue and Matte Black. You can get it at Authorised Mi Stores from today onwards but if you’re purchasing the phone online, only the lower-end model will be available on both Shopee and Lazada. The sales at Shopee starts on July 22 whereas the sales at Lazada begins on July 26.

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Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C: Xiaomi’s budget phones to enter Malaysia

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Xiaomi
 has confirmed that the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C will be launching in Malaysia tomorrow (June 30) with big batteries and big displays.

Redmi 9A

The Redmi 9A which is spotted in a
catalogue
 has confirmed several of its specs. It will be sporting a 6.53-inch LCD Dot Drop display and will come with a 5,000mAh battery. Under the hood, it’ll be powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset — it’s not surprising since it’s an entry-level phone.

Redmi 9C

The Redmi 9C will also be launching with the 9A, but rumours suggest it’ll have slightly higher specs. The Redmi 9C will have a similar 6.53-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery, but it might come with an extra rear camera.
GSMArena
 also suggested that it might come with a MediaTek Helio G35 instead of the Helio G25.

Price

The official prices will be announced tomorrow, but the Redmi 9A and 9C will be more affordable than the
Redmi 9
 that is currently priced at RM499.

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Redmi 9C now available in 4GB + 128GB storage variant; priced at RM499

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Xiaomi recently announced a bigger storage variant for the Redmi 9C; now, users can get the 4GB + 128GB model at RM499. This is only one of the two new announcements – Xiaomi also introduced a new colour variant for the
Redmi Note 10S
.

Redmi 9C will have three storage options now

Previously, the Redmi 9C is only available in two variants – 2GB + 32GB or 4GB + 64GB. Now, those who are looking for a bigger storage can also get the new option that is still pretty affordable.

The
Redmi 9C
 is a budget pone with a huge 6.53-inch display and it also has a large 5,000mAh battery. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chip and has a 13MP triple camera on the rear.

On the front, you get a Dot Drop display that houses the 5MP selfie camera. This phone also comes with AI face unlock, but you can always use the fingerprint sensor on the back if you’re not a fan of face unlock. For those who are still using wired earphones, the phone comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Where to get it

The Redmi 9C is available in Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange and Twilight Blue. You can get it from August 3 onwards at any Authorised Mi Stores and official retailers.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T launched in Malaysia: Priced from RM599

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The Redmi 9T is now launched and it brings impressive improvements over the regular Redmi 9, which was launched in the middle of last year.
 You can watch our unboxing of the phone here!

The phone packs a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS panel is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection. The panel is TUV
Rheinland
 and L1
Widevine
 certified.

The design of the phone is familiar, while the back panel boasts a textured-anti-fingerprint plastic panel that looks very nice. The Redmi 9T comes in Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green.

When it comes to imaging, the phone packs a 48MP quad-camera setup along with an 8MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. Over on the front is an 8MP selfie shooter.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 662 chipset along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone should be able to offer you a relatively smooth browsing and gaming experience thanks to its
very capable
 chipset.

The phone comes with a 6,000mAh battery with support for up to 18W of fast charging. A 22.5W charger comes in the box and powers your phone via USB-C.

At this point, if the specs seem familiar to you, that’s because the POCO M3 has very similar hardware too! This one offers a better panel, an extra lens, and larger battery however.

So with the price tag that starts from RM599, this is a great pick for folks who want a pretty device that can handle anything you throw at it. Visit Xiaomi’s
Shopee
 or
Lazada
 page to make your purchase.

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Redmi unveiled an Avengers Limited Edition K20 Pro inspired by Iron Man

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Marvel fans reunite; Redmi has just revealed an Avengers limited edition K20 Pro in China, increasing the attractiveness of the flagship killer, especially towards Marvel fans.

The Redmi K20 Pro — dubbed Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro elsewhere — is a powerhouse that Redmi has decided to launch a while ago. Apart from its Glacier Blue and Flame Red colours, it has now made an appearance in a gradient black colour with a design that slightly resembles Iron Man’s mask.

In addition to the new design, the phone will also come in special packaging, consisting of an Avengers-themed case that is blue in colour and an Avenger badge. Even its box is Avengers-themed with the logo printed largely on it.

The pricing of this limited edition K20 Pro has not been announced, and its storage configuration is also a mystery. We’re also not sure if it will be available outside China, but let’s hope for the best.

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Redmi Buds 3 Pro launched with AI noise cancellation and wireless charging

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The
 Redmi Buds 3 Pro
 has officially made its global debut, but it’s actually a rebranded version of the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro.

Redmi Buds 3 Pro is the global variant

The only difference is the names; both devices are actually the same, except one is launched in China and one is launched globally.
Redmi
 also included AI adaptive noise cancellation, but users can choose to switch manually between light, balanced and deep noise cancellation modes.

You get fast charging, wireless charging and up to 28 hours of playback

On a single use, the Redmi Buds 3 Pro can last up to six hours; when paired with its charging case, these earbuds can last for 28 hours. Apart from wireless charging, the Buds 3 Pro also supports fast charging — 10 minutes of charge can provide up to 3 hours of music playback.

Under the hood, these earbuds support Bluetooth 5.2 and comes with a 9mm diaphragm coil. It also has three microphones for noise cancellation during calls and are IPX4 water resistant.

Even though the Redmi Buds 3 Pro has been launched globally, it’s still not available in Malaysia yet. However, we’re expecting it to be priced below RM300 if and when it comes.

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Redmi Buds 3 Pro officially priced at RM239

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The
Redmi Buds 3 Pro
 have been launched and it’s priced at an affordable RM239, while offering a wide array of features.

The earbuds are oval-shaped and use silicone ear tips – they come in a clam-shell charging case not unlike the Apple Air Pods 2.

One of its key features is its “deep” noise-cancellation tech that the brand claims can block out up to 35dB of external noise. Through AI algorithms, the earbuds adapt to different environments, and applies the necessary amount of noise cancellation accordingly.

For calls, the earbuds come equipped with three microphones that also aid in noise cancellation so you can be heard more clearly over the line. On top of that, these mics also allow for what Redmi calls ‘Dual’ transparency mode – this feature can either allow you to hear ambient sound around you, or enhance voices when you’re in a conversation.

In terms of battery life, Redmi boasts a 6-hour usage time with noise cancellation off, and up to 28 ours of overall battery life with the charging case. The Buds 3 Pro also supports wireless charging, which can give users three hours of listening time with a short 10-minute charge.

Other neat features offered by the earbuds include in-ear detection, IPX4 water resistance rating, and touch controls for music playback.

The Redmi Buds 3 Pro is available in Graphite Black and Glacier Grey – you can make your purchase via Redmi’s
Lazada

and
Shopee

pages.

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Redmi Buds 3 Pro Review: Amazing ANC and audio quality for just RM239

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If it’s one thing that Redmi does well, it’s offering great value-for-money products – the
Buds 3 Pro
 lives up to this reputation perfectly as it’s one of the most complete earbuds I’ve used in a while. With a price tag of just RM239, the Buds 3 Pro should be, and very likely is selling like hotcakes right about now.

Design

After all that high praise, it seems only fair that I’m starting off the review by addressing one of the earbuds’ weakest points.

The unit of the Redmi Buds 3 Pro I have sports the Glacier Grey finish, which I loathe – not only does it pick up stains easily, the colour also reminds me of what our old computers used to look like decades ago. Thankfully, you can also get Buds 3 Pro in Graphite Black, which suites the product better.

Earbuds and silicone ear tips share the same paintjob as the charging case, but at least it sports a glossy silver touchpad that helps accent an otherwise drab aesthetic.

Ergonomics

The earbuds themselves weigh only 4.9g each so they sit in your ears without hurting your ears or causing fatigue.

They also sport a boxy shape which is unconventional – but these earbuds stay snug in the ears without much fiddling around. I was able to get a good fit with the regular-sized eartips that already came pre-installed.

Furthermore, there’s also IPX4 water-resistance rating so you can take this out on a jog or rain with no worries.

Audio quality

With isn’t drab, thankfully, is the audio quality of these earbuds – I’d dare say that the Buds 3 Pro offer the kind of impressive depth and balance you’d typically only find on products that cost twice as much.

The product comes with a set of 9mm diaphragm coil drivers that produce crisp and loud audio. In terms of the soundstage, I find that the highs come through very well, while the bass is the tight and punchy sort, which I prefer over the boomier alternative you’d typically hear on earbuds of this price.

You’ll be able to enjoy music from a wide range of genres on these, and I think vocal-heavy tunes benefit the most from the sound signature produced by these earbuds.

Noise-cancellation and transparency mode

To complement its impressive audio quality, is an equally-superb noise-cancellation feature; the brand claims that the earbuds can block out up to 35dB or 98% of background noise. I can mostly attest to that – mostly, because the level of noise-reduction I get is closer to 90%, which is still mightily impressive.

Besides noise-cancellation, the Buds 3 Pro also offers dual transparency mode which works just as well. I was able to discern surrounding sounds and voices clearly without losing audio quality.

Call audio quality

There isn’t much to write home about in this area, but it does come with three microphones that help block out noise during calls.

My experiences with phone calls over WiFi have been good, without being spectacular. My voice can be heard clearly across the line even while I’m in a particularly noisy environment.

Connection and latency

You can pair the earbuds with two devices at one time – and the process to which is a feature that’s not commonly found on an affordable device like this.

I connect my laptop and phone to the earbuds, and the device switches between the two in quick time, allowing me to enjoy content on either device without any hiccups.

Bluetooth 5.2 allows for the quick, seamless pairing process and with this, latency is kept at a minimum when you’re using a compatible device. It’s good enough for watching movies and videos.

Battery Life

Xiaomi claims that the Buds 3 Pro can offer up to 6 hours of listening time with noise cancellation off, and the volume set at 50%; I like bumping up the volume a bit past half-way so I get around 5 hours of battery life.

The charging case gets me about three charge cycles – it’ll take around one hour of wired charging to fully power the case. There’s also wireless charging support, and Xiaomi claims you can get up to 3 hours of music playback with a short 10-minute charge.

Verdict

The Redmi Buds 3 Pro delivers in the most important aspects to what makes a great pair of earbuds – you get fantastic audio, great ANC and hear through features, and the call quality and battery life are decent.

I’m not a fan of the colour – but its design is simple and will likely suit most users. The earbuds fit nicely and even has an IPX4 water-resistance rating.

All these goodies for just RM239 at that – the Redmi Buds 3 Pro is a very easy recommendation for anyone looking for a pair wireless earbuds right now.

Purchase the Redmi Buds 3 Pro
here
.

Redmi Buds 3 Pro

Price:
 RM239

This is arguably 2021's best pair of affordable wireless earbuds as it delivers on all fronts. It offers great ANC and audio quality among many other great features.

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Design

6

Audio Quality

9

Call Quality

8

ANC

8

Battery Life

8

Connectivity

8

Value

9

The Goods

Impressive audio quality

Great ANC and hear through features

Decent battery life

Connects to two devices at one time

Lightweight

Comfortable fit

Wireless charging support

Great value

The Bads

Dull design

Lack of more colour options

 8.0

Average Score

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Redmi flagship powered by Snapdragon 855 leaked again, will have a notchless design

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Earlier this week, Xiaomi VP and Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing confirmed that the company is working on a
Redmi-branded flagship
 smartphone featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset. The executive has now been spotted using the device at a mall in China.

As you can see in the image above, Weibing is holding the phone in his hand. While the phone isn’t seen very clearly, we can tell that it does not have any notch in the display. It is highly likely that the phone will have a pop-up selfie camera similar to a few recent OPPO and Vivo smartphones.

In addition to the image showing the Redmi flagship in Weibing’s hand, alleged specifications of the phone have been leaked on Chinese microblogging site Weibo. According to the latest leak, Redmi’s upcoming flagship smartphone will have a 6.39-inch sized display with 1080 x 2340 Full HD+ resolution. In terms of memory, the phone is expected to be available with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Moving on to optics, the leak suggests the phone will come equipped with a 48MP + 8MP + 13MP triple-camera setup on the back. The smartphone is tipped to sport a 32MP resolution snapper for selfies and video calls. If rumors are to be believed, the Snapdragon 855-powered flagship smartphone from Redmi will go official next month.

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Redmi Go is now available in Malaysia for only RM299 and is a no-frills device running on Android Go

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We reckon you already have a go-to smartphone that’s at least a mid-ranged daily driver – but if you’re thinking of getting a secondary phone for travelling or
assassinations jobs
 business, you’re going to need one that won’t break the bank but will still perform admirably.

In comes the Redmi Go – an entry-level device that comes with lightweight Android Go operating system. For the uninitiated, Android Go is essentially a stripped-down version of Android Oreo that has been re-worked to run on entry-level devices. The OS itself takes up very little storage space, and can run with just 1GB RAM.

Along with the OS are tailor-made essential apps such as Google Go, YouTube Go, Gmail Go and more – you get the gist. Although these apps, combined with the Android Go OS, your entry-level device should run smoothly while still having ample space for more apps and files; but it comes at the cost of extra app and OS features that.

Now, back to the phone. The Redmi Go is said to be available this by the end of this week. It sports a compact 5.0-inch HD display with no notches. It does have a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP main lens at the back.

Under the hood, you’ll find 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage that’s expandable via microSD card, and a Snapdragon 425 chipset. There’s also a decently sized 3,000mAh battery and a microUSB port. Not too shabby especially when the device only costs RM299.

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Redmi with Helio G85 chip and 6,000mAh battery spotted online

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Redmi looks set to introduce a new smartphone as reports spot a listing from the brand on China’s
TENAA
 listing which reveals quite a promising budget device.

The most notable feature of the phone is that it comes with a giant 6,000mAh battery, which seems to be a must-have spec in affordable smartphones nowadays.

Image credit: TENAA

You also get a 6.53-inch LCD screen and a drop-notch selfie camera module. Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, alongside up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. If the top-spec model is to be priced below RM1,000, we could see this selling like hot cakes here, considering Redmi’s
reputation
 for making proper budget phones.

For imaging, you get quad 48MP camera system – pretty basic there. But as it uses the same camera software as Xiaomi, we can expect pretty decent results too.

Image credit: TENAA

There isn’t much by way of design, you get a rectangular camera module at the back and what looks like a frosted back panel that shimmers under light. Elsewhere, there’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, but not much else to shout about, aesthetics-wise.

To make up for the bland exterior, Redmi will be offering the phone in several paintjobs such as orange, blue, green, purple, red, white, and black. There’s no word on when this phone will launch yet, but
it’s
 safe to assume we will have a new budget entry on our hands to start 2021.

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Redmi K20 name confirmed officially, claimed to be a “flagship killer”

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It was recently rumored that the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi could carry the
K20 Pro moniker
. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has now officially
confirmed
 that the company’s first flagship phone will indeed be called the K20.

The executive also revealed that the “K” in the name stands for “Killer”. Redmi is quite clearly trying to market its upcoming flagship smartphone as a “flagship killer”, which means we can expect it to be a lot more affordable compared to other flagship phones that have been released this year.

The K20 may not be the only new flagship smartphone that Redmi will be launching soon. According to a recent report, Redmi is likely to launch two flagship smartphones and a
notebook
 at an upcoming launch event in China. The other flagship smartphone from Redmi is rumored to be called the K20 Pro. In markets outside China, the Pro variant is likely to launch as the POCO F2.

The Redmi K20 has been confirmed to feature a
notchless display
 with a popup selfie camera. According to a recent leak, the K20 Pro model will have a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with an under-display fingerprint reader and Full HD+ resolution. In terms of optics, the phone is said to come with a triple-camera setup featuring a 48MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 16MP telephoto sensor.

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The Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition has 12GB RAM, 512GB of storage and a Snapdragon 855+ chipset

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The Redmi K20 Pro was a huge hit which is probably why Redmi is ready to launch the Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition tomorrow with even higher specs.

Currently, the Redmi K20 Pro features a Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage. In Malaysia, the device is dubbed the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the lower variant is priced at RM1,599 while the higher variant is priced at RM1,799.

Now, the Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition will feature a Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage. The new SoC is said to have better GPU and CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and the RAM storage is twice more than what’s offered in the Redmi K20 Pro.

However, that should be all that is upgraded in this exclusive edition of the Redmi K20 Pro. We will definitely be looking at a higher price, but that can only be known tomorrow after its launch.

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Redmi K20 specifications revealed in new leak

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Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand is preparing to launch its first proper flagship smartphone in China soon. The company’s General Manager
confirmed earlier this week
 that the upcoming flagship smartphone will be called the K20. Alleged specifications of the Redmi flagship have now surfaced online, confirming some of the previously leaked information.

According to the latest leak, Redmi K20 will come with a 6.39-inch AMOLED
notchless display
 panel offering Full HD+ resolution and a tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio. As confirmed already by Redmi, the phone will run on a flagship Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset with an Adreno 640 GPU. While the leaked spec sheet does not mention the amount of RAM or onboard storage, it does confirm the Redmi K20 will have LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

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In terms of optics, the Redmi K20 will reportedly have a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel primary sensor coupled with an f/1.7 aperture. The secondary 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as the 8MP telephoto module, will have an f/2.4 aperture. The popup selfie camera is said to utilize a 20-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

While Redmi has started teasing the launch of the K20 in China as well as India, the company is yet to announce exactly when the flagship smartphone will make its global debut. It is expected to be available in three colors at launch: Glacier Blue, Flame Red, and Carbon Black.

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Redmi K30 is confirmed to launch on December 10 with 5G support

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Redmi has released two teaser posters on Weibo, confirming the launch of the Redmi K30 on December 10.

Based on the posters on Weibo, the Redmi K30 is revealed to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a quad-camera setup. In addition to that, both the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K30 Pro will support 5G on both SA and NSA networks. While the Redmi K30 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 765G 5G processor, the Redmi K30 Pro will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset. These phones will also be housing a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

Unlike the Redmi K20 that uses a pop-up camera mechanism, the Redmi K30 will be integrated with a dual-selfie camera on its 6.67-inch punch-hole display. On its back, the Redmi K30 is reported to sport a 64MP main lens paired with a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens. The fourth lens is still a mystery, but we should be expecting a macro lens or a depth sensor.

The Redmi K30 series should only be available in China when it launches, while its global variant may come later as the Xiaomi Mi 10T series.

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Redmi K30 Ultra: Affordable flagship with a 120Hz AMOLED screen

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The Redmi K30 Ultra is announced yesterday with a
Mediatek Dimensity 1000+
 chipset and a 120Hz display.

AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate and a full-screen experience

The
Redmi K series
 has been quite popular over the years as it offers flagship specs at lower prices; the K30 Ultra is the first to come with a
MediaTek
 chipset. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen and sports a 20MP pop-up camera.

Huge battery, 64MP quad camera and large storage

Apart from that, it comes with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W charging. It is equipped with up to 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. On the back, the Redmi K30 Ultra features a 64MP camera alongside a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

Redmi K30 Ultra priced below RM2,000?

The Redmi K30 Ultra will start selling on August 14 in China, but we believe it’ll adopt a different name for its global variant. The phone starts at CNY1,999 (RM1,207.10) and goes all the way up to CNY 2,699 (RM1,629.80).

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“Redmi K30 will come with 5G support,” says Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing

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Although the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro just made its debut in Malaysia, Redmi General Lu Weibing has already revealed that its successor, the Redmi K30 is under development.

For those who are slightly confused, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is actually the Redmi K20 Pro; the former is its global variant while the latter is the China variant. The Redmi K20 series is first launched in May this year, which is why it’s not much of a surprise that the company is already in progress of developing its next successor.

However, Lu Weibing’s post also revealed that the Redmi K30 will come with 5G support, so we can presume that the Redmi K30 Pro will also have the same feature. Reports also suggest that these devices will arrive earlier than May 2020, so we won’t have to wait another year to witness the successor of the Redmi K20 series.

Perhaps the Redmi K30 series will be named the Xiaomi Mi 10T series when it debuts globally, but we can only wait for now. In the meantime, the
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
 that just launched in Malaysia can be purchased at RM1,599 onwards from August 30.

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Redmi K40 will be announced this February 25, specs also leaked

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The Redmi K40 series will be announced this February 25 in its native China, and the Xiaomi sub-brand will be packing the phones with the best hardware available in the market.

Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing took to his
Weibo
 profile to show off the announcement poster for the device, and he claims that there will be a new brand positioning in place
coinciding
 with the launch. We reckon they’ll want to start hitting the premium market just like Xiaomi.

In terms of hardware, Lu also confirmed in an
older
 Weibo posting that the series will pack the Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 4,000mAh battery, with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (about RM1,886). Interestingly, he also says the series will come with one of the most expensive straight screen smartphones in the market – this could be in-line with what we think Redmi’s new direction will be.

Another
report
 suggests that the Snapdragon 888 chipset will be going to the Redmi K40 Pro model only, while the regular model will sport the Snapdragon 870, which is basically a higher-clocked Snapdragon 865+ – meaning it’s still super powerful.

Image credit: WHYLAB Weibo

In the same report, we can see that both models sporting a massive 6.81-inch AMOLED 1440p+ panel. The display is apparently made with the same materials as the one on the Mi 11, so the K40 series could very well support 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ too.

For imaging, both phones come with a 108MP quad-camera setup and a 30MP selfie lens.

There’s no word on when it’s arriving to the country, but when it does, it could very well be re-badged under the POCO name, like the
POCO F2
, which is a re-brand of the Redmi K30 Pro.

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Redmi K50 series to arrive in February 2022

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Reliable leakster
Digital Chat Station
 has revealed that the Redmi K50 series is set to release by the end of February 2022 which is exactly
one year since the launch of the Redmi K40 series. This lineup will likely consist of four models – K50, K50 Pro,
K50 Pro+
, and K50 Gaming.

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We’ll be seeing four different chipsets this time with the vanilla K50 and K50 Pro+ sporting a Snapdragon 870 and
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
 whereas the K50 Pro and K50 Gaming will feature a Dimensity 7000 and 9000 chipset.

As
previously reported
, the Redmi K50 Pro+ will sport a 108MP main lens paired with a periscope telephoto lens and pack a 5,000mAh battery; the K50 Gaming Edition will come with a 64MP quad-rear camera setup along with an internal cooling mechanism.

All four phones will run on MIUI 13 as expected since the beta version of the user interface comes out this month. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates about the lineup.

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Redmi launches its own AirDots, priced at CNY99.9

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Xiaomi launched its Mi AirDots Youth Edition wireless earphones back in November 2018, and now that Redmi has separated from Xiaomi, the company has also decided to introduce their own AirDots called the Redmi AirDots.

In a post published by the company on its Weibo site, the Redmi AirDots are revealed to come with Bluetooth 5.0. They also sport a physical button that can control music playback and access voice assistants.

Image credit: Redmi

The Redmi AirDots have 7.2mm drivers and a built-in DSP, in addition to weighing only 4.1g. They come with 40mAh battery that can last up to 4 hours, but can last up to 12 hours with the case. The buds will take around 1.5 hours to get a full charge, while the 35.4g case will take 2 hours to fully charge.

While the Redmi AirDots are almost similar to the Mi AirDots Youth Edition, the former cost CNY99.9 while the latter cost CNY199. The Redmi AirDots will only be available from April 9 in China.

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Redmi launches the Redmi Note 7, bringing tough competition into the mid-segment market

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Just a day after the launch of Samsung’s new A series smartphones, Redmi answers right back with the introduction of the Redmi Note 7, a new entry to the very competitive mid-segment market.

The phone is essentially a rebadged Xiaomi Note 7 Pro. Like its Xiaomi counterpart, the Redmi is a 6.3-inch mammoth featuring a FHD+ Dot Drop display as well as a curved glass back.

Over at the back, the Note 7 sports a dual-camera setup with an impressive 48MP main lens that’s coupled with a standard 5MP depth sensor; again similar to the Xiaomi. The front camera is a 13MP lens which supports several AI capabilities.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 7 comes with a Snapdragon 660 chipset, and option of 3GB + 32GB ROM; 4GB + 64GB ROM; or 4GB + 128GB memory configurations. The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a very capable 4,000mAh battery. The phone also sports a Type-C port and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.

In terms of features, the Note 7 comes with a back-mounted fingerprint sensor, and AI face unlock. The phone comes in three very pretty colors – Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black.

The phone is priced at RM679 for 3GB + 32GB; RM799 for 4GB + 64GB; and RM949 for 4GB + 128GB, making it a worthy consideration if you’re not into Samsung’s A30 and A50 devices.

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Redmi Note 10 5G: An affordable 5G powerhouse

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We’re getting more and more 5G smartphones in the market, but many of them are flagships that will burn a hole in your pocket. In comes the Redmi Note 10 5G – the latest midrange 5G phone in Malaysia that costs less than RM1,000! This midrange phone is not only affordable, but also offers near-flagship performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip that uses a 7nm manufacturing process.

AdaptiveSync DotDisplay – smooth navigation on a large screen

The Redmi Note 10 5G gives you a buttery smooth experience no matter what you do. Its AdaptiveSync DotDisplay automatically switches between refresh rates to suit your needs; it can go up to 90Hz refresh rate when you’re playing fast-paced games or conserve your battery life by switching to 30/60Hz when you’re going through your social media or just Netflix and chilling.

The next closest 5G option to a flagship?

With the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, the Redmi Note 10 5G is one of the most affordable 5G phones with performance that can almost compete with flagship phones. Not only is it power-efficient, but it also supports Dual 5G SIM, high refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Even if you’re a diehard gamer that needs your daily dose of Mobile Legends or PUBG Mobile, this phone can handle them all with ease.

Worry about the battery life? There’s no need to – this phone houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging so you can binge on videos, game, or stay on your social media feeds for hours. If you love sharing on Instagram or Facebook, the Redmi Note 10 5G is equipped with a 48MP triple camera system paired with AI imaging so your photos will always be sharp and gorgeous.

5G-ready = Future-proof phone

Getting a 5G-ready phone is becoming more important as 5G rollout is near. The Redmi Note 10 5G ensures that when 5G is here, you can already enjoy the faster and steadier speeds 5G has to offer. Purchasing this phone now will also mean that you won’t have to fork out another amount of cash to get a 5G phone in the future.

Get the Redmi Note 10 5G now!

The Redmi Note 10 5G is powerful, power-efficient, and most importantly, affordable! Even though it’s a 5G phone, the 8GB + 128GB model is only priced at RM799. It is available in four colours – Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue and Aurora Green.

Get the phone now on Xiaomi’s Official Store on
Lazada
, Shopee or any Authorised Mi Stores. You’ll even get exclusive gifts like the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 and a 6-month screen protection warranty if you purchase before August 28. Those who purchase from the retail stores will also be entitled to a Redmi Note 10 5G T-Shirt, but do note that these gifts are only available while stocks last!

On a side note, Xiaomi also launched its mid-year online shopping campaign, Shop With Mi. From now till July 11, you can get exciting prizes and promotions from Xiaomi Malaysia’s official retail partners on Lazada; this means you’ll get deals like exclusive free gifts and RM2,000,000 worth of Touch ‘n Go reload pins when you shop for Xiaomi phones like the Redmi Note 10 5G and ecosystem products on
Lazada
!

Well, Xiaomi did it again.

The Redmi Note 10 5G that was launched on May 20 once again proves that Xiaomi is still offering value for money when it comes to its products. We have high hopes and look forward to what Xiaomi has to offer in the future.

This article is sponsored by Xiaomi Malaysia.

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Redmi Note 10S: What makes it a great photography daily driver?

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If you’re looking for a proper photography smartphone that won’t burn a hole through your pocket, you should set your sights on the
Redmi Note 10S
; here are the reasons why!

Premium midranger

For RM899, the Redmi Note 10S impresses because it packs all sorts of features that you’d typically only find on a flagship smartphone – think a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel that pushes impressive colours, and an immersive 20:9 aspect ratio.

Because of this, watching videos and movies on this device is pretty neat – but to enhance your content viewing experience is a set of stereo speakers that add to the immersiveness.

Besides the display, the Note 10S is quite the looker as well thanks to its sleek chassis, and charming colour options such as Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Ocean Blue.

To round off the phone’s set of premium features is 33W of fast charging, that can power the phone’s massive 5,000mAh battery in no time.

It’s all about the cameras

The Note 10S comes with four imaging lenses – a 64MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. This setup offers you plenty of options when it comes to choosing the types of shots you want.

The 64MP main lens is capable of shooting highly-detailed shots will not only look great of social media, but as physical prints as well! But if a situation doesn’t call for high-res photography, the phone can also shoot at the standard 12MP, which is great for sub-optimal lighting conditions.

On top of that, the Note 10S comes with plenty of imaging software features such as Pro time-lapse, regular time-lapse, slow-mo, and night mode.

Impressive power

Making all its impressive features possible is the brains of the operation, a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. The processor is capable of handling well-optimized games like Call of Duty, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends and more with no problems.

Coupled with 8GB of ram, the Note 10S can also handle photo editing work as well after you’ve snapped your shots with the phone’s awesome cameras.

How to buy?

If we’ve got you convinced, you can purchase the phone for RM899 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) via their official
Shopee
and
Lazada

stores; but be quick because for a limited time only, your purchase will come a Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 courtesy of Xiaomi!

This article is sponsored by Xiaomi Malaysia

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Redmi Note 11 4G launched in China: Same design as the Redmi Note 10?

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Last month Redmi – a Xiaomi subsidiary – launched its
Note 11 series phones
. Now, they have launched the newest addition to the line-up – the Redmi Note 11 4G. Despite its name, this smartphone is more or less a Redmi Note 10 with one less camera.

The design looks very similar to the Redmi 10, with the same colored back panel and camera bump design. Its form factor is a very sleek and modern design that comes in Sea Blue, Pebble White, and Carbon Gray. It measures 8.92mm thick and weighs 181 grams.

The camera on the back uses a 50MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro lens, while the front camera has an 8MP selfie shooter that has a punch hole camera design on the top of the screen.

In terms of the display, it features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. All of this comes in at a resolution of 1,080×2,400p and a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

As for the hardware, the Redmi Note 11 4G has a MediaTek Helio G88, which comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The battery uses a 4500 mAh pack that supports 22.5W charging via a USB-C and 9W reverse wired charging.

Currently, the smartphone is priced at CNY999 (roughly RM661) for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, and CNY1099 (roughly RM727) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB variant.

To see more on the Redmi Note 11 4G, head to
Xiaomi’s China website
. No information has been released for an international launch, so be sure to look out for more updates from us.

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Redmi Note 11 5G series: Ready for Malaysia’s 5G network

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As Malaysia gears towards 5G connectivity, the debut of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11S 5G came right on the dot to complement its popular Redmi Note 11 Series with 5G power. The Redmi Note 11 series consists of the most friendly-priced mid-range devices packed with flagship performance which was a hot topic amongst Malaysians this past month, and here’s every reason to consider a 5G capable Redmi Note 11 series smartphone.

5G gets ready to launch by other telcos in Malaysia

News on 5G has been actively circulating in the country, as private telcos roll-out new consumer deals for 5G network packages and DNB offering them stakes on launching new 5G network services.

With the Redmi Note 11 series with 5G, you’ll also be able to ride on the 5G wave, as the newly introduced Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11S 5G equally support dual 5G SIM to access the future-proof network.

Equipped with power-efficient 6nm 5G processors, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G takes your mobile performance to a whole new level with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, whereas the Redmi Note 11S 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor to cater to all daily needs.

Besides, other current devices such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G also connects to Malaysia’s 5G network, Xiaomi offers the most comprehensive range of price-to-performance ratio value 5G smartphones.

Big battery and ultra-fast charging to stay connected on 5G

Gone are the days of waiting to juice up your smartphone battery, especially when you’re on-the-go. As the first-ever Redmi smartphone equipped with 120W wired charging, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G charges its 4,500mAh battery to 100% in merely 15 mins*, so that you can always stay connected to 5G networks without waiting too long when battery runs low.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S 5G boasts a large 5,000mAh battery, providing the power you need to stay connected all day long so that you can sail through your tasks with less time plugged in.

Flagship-grade cameras that no others can offer

Photo shot on Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 108MP camera

For the first time ever, flagship-grade cameras come equipped on the Redmi Note 11 series, the
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G again features a 108MP primary camera, complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP telemacro camera. To take things up a notch, the primary camera is a Samsung HM2 sensor with dual native ISO, allowing you to capture every moment in high resolution and true-to-life details, even in low light conditions.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S 5G captures high-resolution stills with a 50MP camera, complemented by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor, which you can definitely trust to showcase your photography skills on landscapes and portraits.

The Redmi Note 11 series with 5G are truly affordable

Starting 6 April 2022 onwards, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G  available for purchase at Xiaomi Malaysia’s official
Lazada

and
Shopee
 store, the Redmi Note 11S 5G will only be available starting 22 April 2022, they are available at the following storage variants and retail prices:

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (only available online)

 8GB + 128GB: RM 1,499 – Flash sale on 6 April while stocks last: RM 1,399 (RM 100 OFF!)

 8GB + 256GB: RM 1,599 – Flash sale on 6 April while stocks last: RM 1,499 (RM 100 OFF!)

Redmi Note 11S 5G

6GB + 128GB: RM 999

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (only available online)

 8GB + 128GB: RM 1,499 – Flash sale on 6 April while stocks last: RM 1,399 (RM 100 OFF!)

 8GB + 256GB: RM 1,599 – Flash sale on 6 April while stocks last: RM 1,499 (RM 100 OFF!)

Redmi Note 11S 5G

 8GB + 128GB: RM 999

Meanwhile, Xiaomi is also releasing a Xiaomi Fan Festival Edition of the Redmi Note 11 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage at RM749, customers will be able to purchase at RM699 on a flash sale during 6
th
 April 2022.

Find out the list of dealers
here
 on where you can purchase the Redmi Note 11 series.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Review: the flagship of mid-range phones

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Every time Xiaomi releases a new Redmi Note phone, I tend to jaw drop when I see how much expensive features that the company has packed into such a budget device, and this time it is no different with the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which is the leading model of the Redmi Note 11 series that undercuts the competition for RM1,199 with features such as 67W fast charging, 108MP camera and a capable Snapdragon 695 5G processor, this is probably one of the best 2022 mid-range phones I have got to use over the last three weeks.

Compared to its other siblings, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has noticeably better build quality with an aluminum and glass back, and I like the fact that it uses a frosted back rather than a glossy one that prevents fingerprints and smudges, it also has a more boxy look with no tapered edges but fortunately feels very comfortable to grip and hold.

With a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is an excellent device for media consumption with it’s nicely saturated colors and good brightness even at outdoors, the refresh rate is consistent and I have not detected any issues with apps I use on a daily basis, even the polling rate is decent which allows me to type fast on it, the haptics motor is also notably better than the Redmi Note 11s and feels like a touch rather than being an actual strong vibration.

I commend the stereo speakers of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, similar to its siblings, they are positioned at the top and bottom of the frame which can offer a better soundstage than the usual earpiece and bottom placement, these speakers are one of the best I have heard on a mid-range device and they support Dolby Atmos, which makes movies a lot more enjoyable than other mid-range phones with stereo speakers. Also, it still comes with an IR blaster for controlling home appliances, which is rarely available on flagships these days.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G ships with MIUI 13 that’s based on Android 11, though nothing much has changed on the surface, I do realize that the software experience is less buggy than I have experienced back on MIUI 12.5, memory utilization is noticeably better with lesser app restarts and the Snapdragon 695 chip keeps up with my heavy app switching activities.

However, there is only one annoying issue that I continue to face during the period and has since persisted in previous MIUI versions, Spotify will always show a message that it isn’t working every time I use it on Android Auto, which can be easily resolved by manually launching the Spotify app on the phone but still, I get frustrated every time when I have to deal with it.

Also, I am a little underwhelmed that the phone didn’t come preloaded with Android 12, by all means it isn’t a deal breaker but you will have to miss out the improved privacy controls and sleeker UI animations that it introduces, and Xiaomi has not committed to a future date for a major software update.

Gaming performance wise, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will do fine if you don’t push the graphics settings and can settle with the standard 30 FPS in games, like most other phones out there the phone tends to get warm after you game for extended periods but doesn’t scalp your hands. In gaming benchmarks, the phone scored 1207 marks and an average FPS of 7.2 in 3DMark, which is expected from a mid-range device.

Xiaomi boasts a lot about the 108-megapixel main camera of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, the company even considers it as a ‘flagship-grade’ camera but in reality, you should really keep your expectations low. Granted, the main camera produced decent image quality for mid-range phone standards, but the flaws are noticeable once you put these photos on a big 4K display as you can notice grain and noise even when they are taken in good lighting conditions, low light image quality shot using Night mode is also average but serviceable for social media.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Camera Samples

Overall, this isn’t something you should expect out of a ‘flagship-grade’ camera that uses pixel-binning tech, and this is due to the fact that Xiaomi uses a fairly small 1/1.52″ sensor size for its main camera. As a comparison, the more expensive Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a much larger sensor size at 1/1.33″.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G’s front 16MP camera is fortunately decent in my books, though it isn’t the best in class and you might be better off with phones from OPPO and Vivo if you are particular about front cameras.

Battery life has never been the Redmi Note’s weakness, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G’s 5000mAh battery will easily offer you a full day of usage with 5 hours of screen-on-time even when you have 120Hz refresh rate turned on. However, what I am really happy is that the phone isn’t limited to Xiaomi’s proprietary fast charging protocol, it also supports USB PD charging at 30W, which is really convenient if I don’t have access to the included 67W charger.

Overall, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G maintains its key selling point of having a large beautiful screen and battery that the lineup has always been famous about, it just simply isn’t enough to be a worthy successor to the Redmi Note 10 Pro, not unless you appreciate 5G connectivity and faster charging speeds, but if you are looking for a best for the buck mid-range phone with a flagship-grade build quality, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the definite choice.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is available in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB storage variants, retailing at RM1,199 and RM1,299 respectively, it can be purchased
here
.

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The best mid-range phone from Xiaomi gets slightly better, but isn't a worthy successor to the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

8

The Goods

Premium build quality and design

Beautiful 120Hz AMOLED display

Fast and efficient Snapdragon 695

One of the most affordable 5G phones

67W fast charging

The Bads

Average camera

MIUI

 8.0

Average Score

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Review: excellent phone with a questionable price tag

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I won’t blame you if you consider the Redmi Note 11 lineup a spam of smartphones, as Xiaomi has flooded the series with six different models while sporting standard features such as high resolution primary cameras,  stereo speakers, and high capacity batteries that supports super fast charging speeds, giving hardly any breathing space for competing smartphones priced between RM699 to RM1499.

When Xiaomi sent over the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, I almost simply dismissed it as a slightly faster
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
, which I have reviewed last month, but boy was I so wrong about it, because after using as a secondary phone for a month and a mobile hotspot device during my holiday in Bangkok last week, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is one hell of a smartphone that gives me almost no reason to drool for expensive flagships.

Left – Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Right – Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Aesthetically, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G feels almost similar to the Note 11 Pro 5G with a rather satisfying heft and squarish corners, the only difference that you will be able to tell between the two is their camera bumps, where the former features a chrome finish on its primary lens and not having an awkward bump for the main camera, the body is IP52 rated against water splashes and you still get a 3.5mm headphone jack and IR blaster like its siblings.

Unlike the rest, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G’s stereo speakers are tuned by JBL, they do sound noticeably better than the Note 11 Pro 5G with a warmer sound and stronger bass when you watch movies with them, loudness is about the same and they can easily fill a room with just 80% of volume, the headphone output’s power is decent but lacks the power to drive high powered headphones, which isn’t surprising.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G features a beautiful 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz and sports a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, which makes it an extremely pleasant everyday device to use for scrolling your TikTok and Facebook feed with buttery smooth transitions and responsive interactions, I also love the crisp haptic engine that responds to my touches as I type my messages and unlock the phone.

Additionally, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is a Widevine L1 certified device which lets you stream Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in HD, making this a really decent media consumption device.

Strangely, Xiaomi ships the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G with MIUI 12.5 although despite running on top of Android 11, as the other Redmi Note 11 phones runs MIUI 13 out of the box, though the user experience isn’t too different and you might only miss out some tweaks that Xiaomi has improved on its newer skin, I faced no major issues during the review period and like I mentioned in the review of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has the same Android Auto bug of not being able to launch music streaming apps properly, which Xiaomi has yet to fix at this time of writing.

Otherwise, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G offers a solid mid-range performance with the Mediatek Dimensity 920 processor, where app launches and switches are reasonably fast if you don’t compare it next to a flagship device, the phone also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable memory which many should find it sufficient, gaming on the phone is also passable if you don’t push the graphics setting and are not looking at smooth 60 fps gaming.

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While the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G sport the same camera setup as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G on paper, the main 108MP camera sensor looks slightly larger than the latter if you look closely, which explains why photos captured on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G resulted in slightly better details, though image quality still isn’t quite ‘flagship-level’ with washed out colors when taking photos at indoor and dim lighting, it produces cooler color temperatures and white balance isn’t always accurate even when you have scene recognition turned on.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Camera Samples

Xiaomi equips the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G with a dual-cell 4500mAh battery, which might seem like a downgrade from its siblings when it comes to battery capacity, but it is quite the contrary, as I was able to get a full day of heavy use and still have over 10% of battery capacity the next day, it also enables faster and more efficient charging with the provided 120W charging brick as power is being filled into two cells, what I am even more impressed is that the phone will charge at an impressive output of 80W when used with a USB PD powerbank, so things aren’t entirely bad if you don’t always have the power brick with you when you need to juice it up.

Retailing from RM1,499, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is the most expensive mid-range Redmi Note phone to date and despite that, it is still the most affordable and feature packed Mediatek Dimensity 920 powered smartphone in the market. However, with the company’s older yet faster Xiaomi 11T flagship now repriced at RM1,499, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G becomes a less compelling choice as the Xiaomi 11T is equipped with a faster processor and better camera system, which makes it an almost no-brainer to consider if you don’t mind it being last year’s smartphone, you should probably wait for a price drop if you are keen on getting the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, but until then, there would probably be a new Redmi Note smartphone.

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The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G brings the series to a whole new level and is packed with premium flagship features, but its asking price of RM1,499 is a little too high which you could have settled for an older yet faster flagship phone for the same price.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

8

The Goods

Excellent build quality

Fast and responsive display

JBL tuned loudspeakers

Good mid-range performance

Unrivalled battery life within the category

120W fast charging

The Bads

Android 11 and MIUI 12.5

Cameras aren't quite 'flagship-level' as claimed

Expensive

 8.0

Average Score

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Redmi Note 11 series and Redmi Watch 2 set to launch this October 28

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Redmi is set to
launch

the Note 11 and Watch 2 next week – the event will take place via a livestream happening this 28 October at 7PM.

The Note 11 series consists of the regular Note 11 and the Note 11 Pro – the design doesn’t look all too different from the
Note 10
 series that launched earlier this year,  bar a more squarish chassis on the Note 11 series.

Under the hood is a MediaTek Dimensity 920 for the Redmi Note 11 Pro, and a Dimensity 810 for the regular Note 11.

The Pro model will reportedly pack a 120Hz OLED panel, a 5,000mAh battery, and support for possibly up to 120W of fast charging.

The regular Note 11 comes with a 120Hz LCD panel, along with a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W of fast charging.

Xiaomi also showed off the teaser poster of the Redmi Watch 2, but there isn’t enough information on the device to go off on yet.

Watch this space for more information on the devices and the launch.

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Redmi Note 11 series launched globally with 108MP camera & 5,000mAh battery

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Xiaomi

just held the global launch of its
Redmi

Note 11 series — the series consists of the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro 5G.

Redmi Note 11 and 11S

Redmi Note 11

The Note 11 and 11S feature a
6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED
display which supports a
90Hz refresh rate
. Under the hood, we have a
Snapdragon 680
 for the vanilla variant and a
MediaTek Helio G96
 for the 11S. Both devices are powered by a
5,000mAh
 battery that supports
33W fast-charging
.

Redmi Note 11S

What sets these two apart are their cameras — you’re getting a
50MP main
 +
8MP ultrawide
 +
2MP macro
 +
2MP depth
 camera, along with a
13MP selfie
camera for the base Note 11. For the Note 11S, you get a
108MP main
 +
8MP ultrawide
 +
2MP macro
 +
2MP depth
 camera,  as well as a
16MP selfie
 shooter.

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro 5G

Redmi Note 11 Pro

As usual, the Pro variants feature bigger displays with its
6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED
 panels that support
120Hz refresh rate
. In terms of hardware, the Pro gets a
MediaTek Helio G96
 and the Pro 5G gets a
Snapdragon 695
. They also pack a
5,000mAh
 battery but it supports
67W turbo-charging
.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Although they come with the same
16MP selfie
 camera, their rear setups are different. The Pro sports a
108MP main
 +
8MP ultrawide
 +
2MP macro
 +
2MP depth
 camera whereas the Pro 5G is equipped with a
108MP main
 +
8MP ultrawide
 +
2MP macro
 camera.

Pricing and variants offered

The Redmi Note 11 series will be offered in the following models:

Redmi Note 11:

4GB+64GB

4GB+128GB

6GB+128GB

Redmi Note 11S, Pro, Pro 5G:

6GB+64GB

6GB+128GB

8GB+128GB

The local pricing and availability will be announced soon so stay tuned as we keep you updated.

UPDATE: The Redmi Note 11 series will be launching on 10 February at 12pm. If you’re interested, you can catch the live at Xiaomi Malaysia’s Facebook
page
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Redmi Note 11 series launched with 108MP camera, and 120W of fast charging

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The Redmi Note 11 series is now
official

and it comes packed with plenty of premium features, while costing less than RM1,300.

The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.6-inch LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood is a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset, along with a vapor chamber cooling system for heat dissipation.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with a slightly larger 6.67-inch display – but this time, you get an AMOLED panel which will offer better colours and image clarity. There’s 120Hz refresh rate support and HDR10.

Under the hood is a beefier Dimensity 920 5G chipset – it’s comparable with the Snapdragon 855, so the Note 11 Pro can offer pretty good performance.

For imaging, the regular Note 11 runs a 50MP+8MP system, plus a 16MP selfie shooter. The camera module on the device looks like it houses four lenses, but the other two are non-functioning units for aesthetic purposes.

The Note 11 Pro packs a 108MP system instead and you get an 8MP ultrawide, plus 2MP telephoto lens alongside it.

The Note 11 packs a large 5,000mAh battery and support for 33W of fast charging, and the Note 11 Pro comes a 5,160mAh battery with 67W of fast charging.

Rounding off the Note 11 series is the priciest model in the lineup – the Note 11 Pro Plus. Like the Note 11 Pro, it comes with a Dimensity 920 chipset, a 6.67-inch 120Hz display, and the same 108MP camera setup.

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What sets it apart from its sibling is its support for 120W of fast charging – which is advertised to be able to charge the phone’s 4,500mAh’s battery in just 15 minutes.

In terms of pricing – the Note 11 starts at CNY1,199 (about RM777); the Note 11 Pro at CNY1,599 (RM1,036); and the Note 11 Pro Plus at CNY1,999 (RM1,296). There’s no word on when it’ll arrive in Malaysia yet.

However, POCO has confirmed that the M4 Pro 5G will be launching this November 9 – and reports suggest it will be a rebadge of one of the Redmi Note 11 smartphones. Perhaps it’s the
POCO M4 Pro 5G

that we’ll be getting here in Malaysia.

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Redmi Note 11 series to launch globally on 26 January

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Last year, the Redmi Note 11 series was
unveiled
 in its native country and we’ll finally be seeing them in our local stores soon as the global launch is set to happen in exactly one week.

Launching globally on 26 January at 8:00pm, the series consists of three phones — the vanilla Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro Plus.

This year, our
#RedmiNote11Series
 is ready to
#RiseToTheChallenge
!

Join us to witness the launch of this legend on January 26th at 20:00 (GMT+8)!
pic.twitter.com/uAhHatRcN5

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi)
January 18, 2022

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Redmi Note 11

The vanilla variant is equipped with a 6.6-inch LCD panel that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate. In terms of imaging, it has a 50MP+8MP system, along with a 16MP selfie shooter.

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro Plus

Both the Pro variants sport slightly larger displays of 6.67-inch with AMOLED panels that pushes up to 120Hz of refresh rate. The devices also pack the same camera setup — a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP telephoto camera.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

The only difference between the two are the batteries. The Pro comes with a 5,160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, while the Pro Plus runs on a 4,500mAh battery that supports a whopping 120W fast charging.

China’s Redmi Note 11 series originally came with MediaTek SoCs. However, a previous
report
 mentioned the possibility of its global versions featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets instead.

Well, we won’t have to wait long to find out about its pricing and availability so stay tuned as we provide you with more updates about the Redmi Note 11 series next week.

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Redmi Note 11T 5G launched: It has a 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery!

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Last month, Redmi launched the
Note 11 4G,
 which was their newest addition to the Note 11 series. But now, the Redmi Note 11T 5G has been launched in India with all of its specifications revealed.

The design resembles the Note 11 4G, with a similar camera bump design and thin form factor. It has a nice modern design that comes in Stardust White, Aquamarine Blue, or Matte Black. The device measures 8.8mm thin and weighs 195 grams. In terms of the cameras on the Redmi Note 11T 5G, you are getting a 50MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 16MP selfie shooter that has a punch hole camera design on the top of the screen.

As for the display, it features a 6.6-inch FHD IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and has Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that is expandable via a microSD. The battery on the smartphone uses a 5,000 mAh pack that supports 33W fast charging via a USB-C.

Currently, the smartphone is priced at INR16,999 (roughly RM951) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and INR17,999 (roughly RM1,701) for the first 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant.

If you want to see more on the Redmi Note 11T 5G, head over to
Xiaomi’s India website
. No information has been released for a Malaysia launch, so be sure to look out for more updates from us.

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Redmi Note 3 confirms it will be at Xiaomi's November 24 event

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There are a lot of rumors circulating the world wide web about a new Redmi Note and while we expecting it to be called the Redmi Note 2 Pro all this time, Xiaomi instead reveals the Redmi Note 3 instead. This was revealed by Xiaomi itself in a teaser image, which was posted on its official Weibo account. The president of Xiaomi – Lin Bin, also recently posted a teaser image of the device on his Weibo account, revealing a metal design and fingerprint sensor on the back.

It is rumored that the device will be powered by MediaTek MT6795 (Helio X10) chipset, and sport a 5.5-inch (1920×1080) display. It will come in 2GB /16GB and 3GB/32GB memory configurations and features a 5MP/13MP camera respectively. The device weighing in at 165.97g and measuring 49.98×75.96×8.75mm, the smartphone will be expected to pack with a large 4,000mAh battery. It also looks like the Redmi Note 3 will be available in three colors – Gold, Silver and Grey.

SOURCE:
Fon Arena

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The Redmi Note 5A has a 16MP selfie camera for less than RM 600

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In the mainstream smartphone world, Xiaomi is somehow the one of the smartphone makers to keep its device prices low year after year. Even ambitious Chinese startup OnePlus did not manage to do that with its bunch of low priced “flagship killers” whose price tags have increased by roughly 60% since the OnePlus One. Xiaomi is now breaking new grounds, unveiling the Redmi Note 5A, which still packs a good punch regardless of its low price.

The metal body of the Redmi Note 5A kicks off the value for money aspect of the phone. The 5.5-inch display in 720p might be a let down but it can still be decent. Underneath the hood is a Snapdragon 435 processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Of course, you can opt for the higher end model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The rear camera of the handset is a standard 13MP shooter but the front facing selfie camera packs a pleasant surprise for selfie lovers – a 16MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture for all your crisp and sharp selfies. There also happens to be a lower end model which omits the rear fingerprint sensor, a downgraded selfie camera, a Snapdragon 425 chip and only 2GB of RAM that costs slightly lesser, but the standard variant is already affordable enough.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is currently a China-exclusive budget handset. It carries a price tag starting at CNY 899 (RM 578.06).

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Redmi Note 5A set to make appearance on August 21

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Xiaomi makes smartphones for people with different set of needs. While the Chinese manufacturer churns out flagship and highly spec-ed devices, it certainly doesn’t stray away from entry level handsets, such as the Redmi Note 5A that has been rumored a little especially on Xiaomi’s home soil China. Courtesy of the company’s co-founder Lin Bin, The Redmi Note 5A finally has an official launch date set for August 21.

Right now we’re only 3 days away from the Redmi Note 5A’s Monday launch. Rumors so far point to the upcoming entry level phablet featuring a standard 5.5-inch display at a modest HD resolution. Underneath the hood, the Redmi Note 5A is suggested to be available in two variants. The base model will be powered by a Snapdragon 425 SoC with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage while there might be a slightly higher end model with a Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

Cameras are likely to slightly differ between these models as well. The lower end variant is slated to sport a standard 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The premium model will feature a 16MP rear shooter and a 13MP selfie camera instead.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A will officially be unveiled on the 21st later this month, most likely via a live stream online.

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Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are officially launched in India and are priced less than RM1,000

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The Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro have been officially introduced in India. The mid-ranged devices boast impressive specs as well as high-end cameras.

Beginning with the Redmi Note 7, the phone sports a decently-sized 6.3-inch Full HD+ display as well as a dot notch. At the back, you get a dual-camera setup – 12MP main camera + 2MP AI camera.

The front facing camera sports a 13MP lens with AI modes.

Under the hood, the phone comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, an option of either 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM or 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM.

Moving on to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the phone comes with the same 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a dot notch. But here’s where it gets interesting – the Redmi Note 7 Pro is equipped with an impressive 48MP main camera that’s paired with a 5MP depth sensor lens. Both this phone and the regular Redmi Note 7 utilizes Sony’s IMX 586 sensor which is supposedly adapt at low-light photography.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset, an option of either 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM or 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM memory configurations.

Both models have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 backs, 4,000 mAh batteries and USB Type-C ports. Other features include “AI scene detection”, “handheld night mode”, AI face unlock and 4K recording at 30FPS.

The Redmi Note 7 will be priced from Rs9,999 (RM571), while the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be priced from Rs13,999 (RM800). Both phones will be available in blue, red or black.

We can expect the phone to hit Malaysian markets some time next month, so for those who want a decent phone for less than RM1,000, you may want to hold out for this.

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Redmi Note 7 could arrive in Malaysia this month!

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Popular gadget retailers DirectD have revealed the Malaysian release date of the Redmi Note 7.

A poster shared on their Facebook page suggests that the upcoming mid-ranged smartphone will be available on March 19! The phone was recently announced in India and we suspected it to arrive in Malaysia soon, but if the dates shared here are correct, we could very well expect the arrival of the Redmi Note 7 Pro to follow soon.

Image credit: DirectD

No official price has been shared but based on the Indian price tags, we can safely assume the Redmi Note 7 to cost RM571. That’s a steal considering you’re getting a phone with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, a dual camera setup, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE and more!

So for folks who’re looking for a decent entry- to mid-range daily driver, you may not have to wait much longer for one to come your way.

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Redmi Note 7 comes with a 48MP camera and starts at CNY999

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There has been speculations going around since Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin posted a teaser post on his Weibo account regarding a smartphone with 48MP camera, and now it has been revealed to be the Redmi Note 7.

The Redmi Note 7 comes with 6.3-inch 1080p screen, a waterdrop notch and a fingerprint sensor on its back. Fortunately, the phone still comes with a headphone jack, and uses a USB-C port.

That aside, the Redmi Note 7 sports a Snapdragon 660 processor and has up to 6GB RAM with up to 64GB storage. Similar to its predecessors, the Redmi Note 7 comes with a 4000mAh battery.

Now the Redmi Note 7 is Redmi’s first 48MP phone with f/1.8 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary sensor. It is said to have a slightly larger sensor which can gather more light for photos with better lighting and on its front, the phone houses a 13MP selfie camera.

The Redmi Note 7 starts at CNY999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant, but can go up to CNY1,399 for the model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. When converted to MYR, the phone costs less than RM900 even with its highest-end model. Currently, the Redmi Note 7 will only be available in China but it will be rolling out to other countries at a later date.

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Redmi Note 7 is tougher than you think as it can withstand being kicked off the stairs

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The Redmi Note 7 was launched recently with a 6.3-inch screen and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and to demonstrate how tough the phone can be, two videos that were testing out the phone’s durability was recently posted on YouTube.

The first video shows Redmi CEO Lu Wei Bing performing a drop test on the Redmi Note 7. The Redmi Note 7 is placed in a trash can in which the opening is taped to prevent the phone from falling out. It is then kicked down 18 steps of stairs which is around 2.7m before it was picked up to see if it was still functional, and it was.

The second video is uploaded by a YouTube channel called Creator Studio and it’s even more risky than the first one because the Redmi Note 7 was used as a skateboard in the video. Two units of Redmi Note 7 were used, and each phone was strapped to two roller wheels. To be fair, it’s more of a rollerblade than a skateboard.

When the DIY rollerblade is done, it is then taped to the shoes. The individual then proceed to stand on the phones and attempt to skate even though he failed. Fortunately, the two Redmi Note 7 were proved to be unscathed and fully functional.

If the phone’s durability is fully reliant on the Corning Gorilla Glass 5, then the newest Corning Gorilla Glass 6 might even be more impressive when it comes to tests like the two videos because it’s said to able to perform 2x better than the Glass 5.

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Redmi Note 7 Review: A reliable workhorse with a 48MP shooter

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This is the kind of phone that falls just in between good and bad – but to say that it’s mediocre would be unjust. The Redmi Note 7 is an upper entry-level device that is supposed to offer value for money, as most Redmi and Xiaomi phones do. But at RM679, is it worth it after a month of its release? That’s what we’ll find out.

Now before I get started, Redmi has come of age and has taken the same route as Huawei’s Honor by becoming something of its own separate entity – gone is the Xiaomi Redmi branding, now it’s just Redmi and the Note 7 is the brand’s first offering under this separation. Now, the phone is a bigger and better version of the Redmi 7 – it has a slightly larger 6.3-inch FHD dot drop display, along with rather sizable chin and top bezels.

The display is mightily bright and it produces crisp colours too. It pushes 2340 x 1080p resolution so images are sharp. Daily browsing on this panel is a comfortable, so no qualms about the display here.

Moving on, what is immediately noticeable when holding the Note 7 is how well-built the phone feels in the hands – the glass back, although isn’t unique, looks good and it shimmers purple hues under the light. Our unit is the Neptune Blue version and it looks like any other Chinese phone that has a blue gradient glass-like back – boring.  Other colours look livelier – the Nebula Red seems to be a unique shade of red while the black is classy – as always.

The thing that sets the Redmi Note 7 apart from its competitors is its 48MP main lens, which is something more akin to what flagships get. The dual-camera setup at the back also has a 5MP depth sensor – and both 48MP and 5MP lenses combine to produce exceptional photos in well-lit environments.  Low-light photography suffers a bit – images appear slightly grainy at times, but it still does the job. There’s a low light enhancement feature that was introduced with a MIUI update that does sharpen images to a certain extent.

But here’s the catch, the phone’s Snapdragon 660 chipset doesn’t technically support 48MP cameras – so Xiaomi utilizes pixel binning to replicate similar results, but what you’re getting is actually a 12MP image with each snap.

Over on the front, the 13MP selfie shooter does a decent job in broad daylight – zooming into my hair, it does get a little grainy, but overall image quality is good. In low-light situations, performance suffers a little but its good enough at this price point.

Image quality aside, the dual-lens module at the back protrudes conspicuously and makes you feel like you’re damaging it every time you plop your phone down on its back. At least the side of the module are painted, so there’s that.

As mentioned before, the Redmi Note 7 sports the Snapdragon 660 chipset along with three options for memory configurations – 3GB + 32GB internal storage, 4GB + 64GB storage and 4GB + 128GB storage. Storage can be expanded with a microSD card which takes up the SIM 2 slot.I got the 4GB variant and with the Snapdragon 660, I’m happy to report general performance is smooth as silk – apps boot up in a jiffy and touch response is snappy. Coupled with the phone’s excellent build quality, the Redmi Note 7 feels like a sturdy flagship device despite being an entry-level phone.

What doesn’t feel flagship however is gaming performance. Graphically intensive games like PUBG Mobile will need to be played on low graphics settings for it to run with consistent framerates.

One problem with gaming on this phone is that it gets uncomfortably hot even with just half an hour of gaming. Titles like Subway Surfer or Geometry Dash, which aren’t as demanding, should run just fine. There also isn’t a game optimizer feature to speak of, so the Note 7 isn’t a phone you’d want to be gaming on.

But if you do game on this, you’d be glad to know that the phone’s 4,000mAh battery gives you the juice you need for heavy gaming alongside regular usage. On a full charge, the Note 7 lasted us the entire day with enough power left at the end for video streaming.

The phone comes with a 10W charging brick and it supports Quick Charge 4 – charging speeds are surprisingly good for a phone at this price. You’ll be able to go from 20% to 100% in less than 2 hours, which is decent. It’s also great to see a budget phone sporting a Type-C charging port (we’re looking at you OPPO and Vivo).

Looking elsewhere the phone sports a headphone jack (thank you Redmi) and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. There’s also face unlock – both methods are responsive and easy to setup. The phone ships with MIUI 10 which runs on top of Android 9 Pie. If you don’t already know by now, I love my app drawers; and the lack of one on EMUI irked me – that’s subjective.

Redmi may not be the most glamorous of brands in the smartphone arena, but what the Note 7 shows is the company’s ability to make quality devices that not only doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, but feels like a flagship in your palms. If you’re strapped for cash but need a phone, get this.

Verdict

The Redmi Note 7 is a no-frills mid-ranger that, although doesn’t pack a lot of interesting features, gets the job done. I’m going as far as to say that this phone is a worthy daily driver if you don’t mind MIUI – it’s display is good at this price range while general usage was responsive. Its fantastic battery life is refreshing – all this makes for a phone that is worth getting, especially when you consider how much it costs.

The phone is priced at RM679 for the 3GB + 32GB variant, RM799 for the 4GB + 64GB, and RM949 4GB + 128GB.

The Good

Sharp and bright display

Good daylight photography performance

Impressive battery life and charging speed

The Not So Good

Underwhelming gaming performance

Poor heat dissipation when gaming

Low-light photography produces grainy images

MIUI quirks may be off-putting

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A close up look of the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro as more images leaked

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You may have seen our
coverage
 of the supposed leak of the Redmi Note 8 by non-other than Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing.

We covered that Lu was already using the phone to post on Weibo, while rumours elsewhere suggest that the device could sport a 64MP camera.

After passing through certification of China’s TENAA, we have more concrete evidence now of its existence in the form of hands on images as well as a surprise appearance by the Pro variant of the Note 8.

Image credit: GSM Arena

As we already know, the Redmi Note 8 is expected to come with a 6.2-inch display with a waterdrop notch – the leaked images confirm that. But what’s interesting are the back camera placements – it is uncomfortably similar to that of the OPPO Reno and OPPO R17 – the placement of the modules looks out of place, while the black plastic housing doesn’t help either. The phone looks to have a sizeable chin and a generally generic drop-notch design.

Image credit: GSM Arena

Meanwhile, in a more unorthodox smartphone leak, the supposed Redmi Note 8 Pro was spotted on the director’s screen while the phones were being modelled in an advertisement video shoot. What sets it apart from its smaller sibling is that it looks to have three lenses as opposed to the just two. Like the regular Note 8, it’ll have a back-mounted fingerprint sensor as well. Plus it seems like the Note 8 series is really taking design ques from the OPPO Reno – the Note 8 Pro looks to sport a very familiar dark green colour, like that of the Reno.

Remember when we mentioned of a 64MP lens being present here, there’s a high possibility that it could be equipped onto the Pro variant only.  Regardless, we found its predecessor, the Redmi Note 7 series phones to be exceptional performers in the budget and low-midrange segment – perhaps with the introduction of Android Q, the Redmi Note 8 series could impress as well.

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Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro officially launched in Malaysia – Pro variant has 64MP lens and MediaTek Helio G90T chipset

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Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro in the country – seven months after its predecessor was first introduced. Seems like a thing now to release a follow-up device so soon after the model it’s supposed to replace – Vivo did the same thing with the Vivo V17 Pro.

Also like the Vivo V17 Pro is that the Redmi Note 8 series will both come with a quad-camera setup. The regular Redmi Note 8 will come wit a 6.3-inch FHD+ dot-drop display. At the back, you’ll find a 48MP lens, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

At the front is a 13MP selfie shooter that’s capable of shooting panorama shots. Under the hood, you’ll find a humble Snapdragon 665 chipset, and up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is powered with a respectably-sized 4,000mAh battery that charges via USB C and supports fast charging of up to 18W.

Moving on to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you get a massive 6.53-inch FHD+ display. At the back, you get a similar setup, except the main lens here is a 64MP one that’s powered by an ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor.

For selfies, you’ll get a higher resolution 16MP lens. In terms of hardware, the phone sports the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming-centric chipset. Memory configurations are 6GB RAM with up to 128GB internal storage. Here, you’ll find a bigger 4,500mAh battery that charges with USB C, and supports up to 18W fast charging as well.

The Redmi Note 8 is priced from RM599, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro is priced from RM1,099. Pre-orders begin today until 11 October. You can purchase it via Redmi’s official online stores at
Lazada
 and
Shopee
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Xiaomi to unveil Redmi Note 8 series in Malaysia on October 8th

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Looks like this isn’t the end of smartphone launches yet, as Xiaomi has sent media invites for the launch of the Redmi Note 8 series happening on October 8th.As the name suggests already, we are looking at the unveiling of both the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a few features to look forward to, as it is the first smartphone to employ Mediatek’s G90T Gaming SoC, a quad camera system comprising of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro lens, the phone also features a 6.53″ IPS Full HD+ display, a 20MP front camera and a large 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

As for the Redmi Note 8, the specs aren’t too shabby either, as it is powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC and features a quad camera system with a 48MP primary lens, a 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro lens. The front camera has a slightly lower resolution at 16MP which is still decent, while battery size is also slightly smaller at 4000mAh with support for 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 series are compelling mid-range devices that is sure to stir things up a bit in the fierce competition, so let’s hope Xiaomi prices them right.

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Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro confirmed to come with Snapdragon 665 and Helio G90T chipsets

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What designates a smartphone into which class they belong to are their chipsets – slower chipsets for budget smartphones and powerful chips for flagship devices.

With the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro set to debut this August 29, Xiaomi has gone on to confirm the chipsets that these devices will be equipped with – the Redmi Note 8 with a Snapdragon 665 and the Note 8 Pro with the new Mediatek Helio G90T.

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If chipsets are indicators of the devices class, then the Note 8 would be smack dab in the middle of the mid-range segment, while the Note 8 Pro sits at the high mid-range crowd. Brand Manager Lu Weibing took to Weibo to make the announcement, so it’s confirmed that the Note 8 Pro will be first to use the Helio G90T – which is a gaming-centric chipset.

Image credit: Samsung

The chipset is able to support a 64MP camera, meaning rumours suggesting the Note 8 Pro to sport on of the sort is confirmed too. So, it will be little surprise if we see Samsung’s Bright ISOCELL GW1 64MP sensor make its way into the Note 8 Pro. Meanwhile, the regular Note 8 will most likely come with a 48MP camera – however it is unsure if they will stick to the Sony IMX586 or the Samsung Bright GM2.

The previous Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro were fantastic phones with reasonable price tags. It looks like the new iterations are set to be significant improvements over the old.

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New Redmi phone could come with 64MP lens – photo sample teased by Xiaomi

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It’s been a while since Redmi had people talking – despite the launch of the Redmi 7A, the Xiaomi sub-brand has been relatively quiet of late. Well, not anymore – the brand had posted on Weibo teasing a photo sample of what looks to be an upcoming Redmi device’s photography quality.

A poster brandishing a cuddly feline along with the texts Redmi and 6400 drawing your attention. We say that because this could only mean that the phone will be equipped with a whopping 64MP lens – the pop out zoom of the kitty’s eye suggests that to be true.

Image credit: Redmi

The smartphone world is still debating the actual real-life uses of 48MP lenses now, even though we’ve had the tech for some time now. We typically get images that aren’t all that much sharper than your standard 12MP shots. There’s of course terms like pixel binning and what not, but we’re not getting into that right now.

Samsung recently introduced their 64MP lens and there’s a chance that the Redmi could be using it, but no details of the specs have been released yet. With this little teaser from Xiaomi, we can expect it to arrive sometime this year, and it probably wouldn’t break the bank – which means this could pave way for more smartphones to come with 64MP lenses.

Needless to say, we’re excited for it because that means more stuff for us to test out!

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Redmi Smart Band Pro comes with an AMOLED display and up to 20 days of battery life

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Xiaomi’s
Mi Band
 series always sell like hotcakes – it usually offers more features than its competitors, while costing less. To build on that reputation, the brand will count on Redmi and its upcoming
 Smart Band Pro
.

The device packs a 1.47-inch AMOLED panel, housed in a squarish rectangular chassis that helps differentiate it from the more oblong shaped-panel of the Mi Band. It supports 8-bit colours and a wide 100% NTSC colour output as well.

In terms of build quality, the panel is layered with a 2.5D tempered glass panel, while the watch frame is built with polycaprolactam, reinforced with glass fibre. The watch has a 5 ATM waterproof rating as well.

Under the hood, you get a PPG heart-rate sensor, blood oxygen monitoring, over 110 fitness modes, sleep quality tracking, stress level monitoring and more.

In terms of battery life, Redmi claims that you’ll get 14 days of typical use, or 20 days in power-saving mode.

There’s no word on the price and availability of the Redmi Smart Band Pro yet, but we’ll keep you posted on the latest developments in due time.

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Redmi Smart TV X 2022 set to arrive this October 20

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Redmi is firing on all cylinders with a host of launches of late, and alongside the purported
 K50 Pro+
 that we recently wrote about, it looks like the Xiaomi sub-brand is set to also launch the
Smart TV X 2022
.

Set to arrive this 20 October, the 4K TV is expected to be an upgrade over the recent
Redmi Smart TV X
 that launched in India. The latter comes with impressive features such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, a set of 30W speakers, a quad-core A55 chipset with a Mali G52 MP2 GPU, and HDMI 2.1 with MEMC for 120Hz output.

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The new 2022 variant should improve on these features; however, it should also come in the same size options, which are 50-, 55-, and 65-inches.

There hasn’t been much else disclosed by the brand regarding the TV, but we won’t have to wait long now for it to arrive this 20 October. Stay tuned on our website as we bring you more information about the TV.

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Redmi to ditch MIUI and use a new interface

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Redmi has been making strides since branching out a Xiaomi’s sub-brand in 2019 – they’ve since forayed into the
flagship smartphone
 market, launched its own lineup of
AIoT
products; to truly separate itself as a separate entity from Xiaomi, the brand will apparently move away from using
MIUI
.

According to
Gizchina
,  the upcoming MIUI will be different to that used by Redmi – name in the aesthetics department and interface. However, the report also clarifies that both UIs will be functionally similar.

What this could mean is a re-brand of MIUI for new Redmi devices, but it will still be built based on MIUI.

Although this may seem a small change for now, we could see Redmi build on this by gradually implementing its own functionalities and differentiate itself from the long-standing MIUI.

There’s no word on what Redmi’s new UI will be called and when it’ll arrive, but stay tuned on our website as we bring you more updates.

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Redmi Watch 2 Lite released in Malaysia: You can get for RM199 on 12.12

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Last year, Redmi released their first
smartwatch
, which found a lot of success because of the great features you get for an affordable price. Now, Redmi is continuing to expand onto that, with the Redmi Watch 2 Lite, which will be arriving in Malaysia later this month.

 For the design of the watch, it sports a square design that measures 0.7mm thin and weighs 35, and comes available in three colors – Ivory, Black, and Blue; while the straps have six different variations – Ivory, Black, Blue, Pink, Olive, and Brown.

As for the specifications of the Redmi Watch 2 Lite, it has a 1.55″ thin-film transistor (TFT) screen paired with a full-color 320×360 resolution display which is all being powered by a 262mAh battery that Redmi claim will give you up to 10 days of typical usage. It also comes with a
 heart rate sensor, SpO tracking, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, satellite positioning system, and a 5ATM water resistance.

This smartwatch is also packed with over
100 different exercise modes that include 17 professional modes and over 90 extended modes for any indoor or outdoor sport. Furthermore, the watch can also
automatically detect treadmill usage, outdoor running, and outdoor walking.
Other features include sleep and stress level monitoring, breathing training, and menstruation recording.

You can purchase The Redmi Watch 2 Lite for RM249 starting from the 12th of December via
Redmi’s Official Lazada Store
, Official Xiaomi Stores, and authorized retailers. Meanwhile, you can get an early bird price of RM199 if you purchase on the 12th exclusively via Lazada.

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