Xiaomi boasts nearly 300,000 units of the Mi 5X sold in the first day

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The headline probably isn’t as surprising anymore to most of us here. It is one of the many incredible feats by Xiaomi with its latest dual camera smartphone, the Mi 5X. Xiaomi has recently reclaimed its spot in the world’s top 5 smartphone brands for Q2 2017 in terms of smartphone sales, and is looking to remain in that top 5 with the impressive sale of the Mi 5X.

The Xiaomi Mi 5X was launched just recently and went on sale on the company’s home soil China yesterday. Xiaomi’s co-founder Lin Bin has stated that almost 300,000 units of the Mi 5X were sold yesterday alone. 300,000 units is no small feat for the likes of Xiaomi, but it is also rather unsurprising for the flash sale centric company. Regardless, this figure is definitely an excellent start for Xiaomi’s sales in this third quarter of the year.

To recap, the Mi 5X generally sports mid range specs, notably the Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB of RAM underneath the hood. But what makes it stand out is the fact that it features the same dual rear camera setup as its Mi 6 flagship handset, meaning that fans can get the same camera quality for a lower price tag. Even the Mi 6 itself is already affordable for a flagship.

But the question is, will the Xiaomi Mi 5X make its way to Malaysian shores? What do you think?

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Xiaomi brings the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite to Malaysia from RM 999

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Xiaomi is opening another Authorised Mi Store in Malaysia and this time it’s in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, revealing the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite.

The Mi 8 Pro has a 6.21-inch AMOLED full screen display that supports in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Similar with the Mi 8, the Mi 8 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 845 processor and but has a higher RAM of 8GB paired with 128GB storage. In terms of camera, the Mi 8 Pro holds dual AI camera with two 12MP lens with f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures respectively whereas the front camera is of 20MP with f/2.0 aperture. There is also a 3000mAh built-in battery in the smartphone that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+.

On the other hand, the Mi 8 Lite has a bigger display which is a 6.26-inch FHD+ display that has a smaller notch than the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Pro. It lacks the in-display fingerprint sensor in the Mi 8 Pro but supports face unlock and has a fingerprint sensor on its back. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE and comes in two variants; 4GB RAM with 64GB storage or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The Mi 8 Lite has a better front camera than the Mi 8 Pro whereby it sports a 24MP from camera with f/2.2 aperture while the dual rear camera is a pair of 12MP and 5MP lens. The phone has a 3350mAh battery which is right between the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Pro’s battery capacities and it supports Quick Charge 3.0.

The grand opening of the Authorised Mi Store this week will also offer exclusive deals and promotions, and its flagship store on Lazada will also be having a sale on the popular products such as the POCOPHONE F1, Redmi Note 5, several phone accessories and so on. The Mi 8 Pro comes in Transparent Titanium and costs RM 2399, which will be available tomorrow at all Authorised Mi Stores. The Mi 8 Lite’s 4GB+64GB variant costs RM 999 and will be available on 10 November for its official store on Shopee and on 11 November for its official store on Lazada. The second variant that is the 6GB+128GB costs RM 1,299 and will only be available at Authorised Mi Stores. The Mi 8 Lite comes in two colours, Aurora Blue and Midnight Black.

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Xiaomi CEO caught showing off Xiaomi Mi Band 2 on camera

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Xiaomi Malaysia has just brought the Mi Band Pulse to local shores not too long ago, which is technically a Mi Band with a heart rate sensor. The Mi Band 2 is rumored to sport a display, and it looks like it’s true, coming from none other than the boss of the Chinese manufacturer itself.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was caught with a Mi Band 2 wrapped around his wrist at a conference held in China this week. Well, he wasn’t exactly caught, instead he flaunted the Mi Band 2 in all its wearable glory. The Xiaomi CEO was allegedly posing for the camera with the Mi Band 2 his wrist. Based on the image sourced from Chinese site MyDrivers, we can see that the Mi Band 2 seems to be featuring the same strap of the Mi Band, with an additional display squeezed into the small factor of the wearable. A physical button is also seen on the Mi Band 2, which is likely used for navigating through the display itself. Hence, the display on the Mi Band 2 might not be a touch panel, saving a significant amount of battery usage.

Well, it looks like Lei Jun won’t be fired from Xiaomi for showing off an unreleased device since there isn’t anyone sack him off. What do you think of the Mi Band 2?

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Xiaomi CEO confirms transparent back of Mi 9 will show off “fake” components and motherboard

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We recently
reviewed
 the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, which came with a transparent back. It’s common knowledge that the “components” underneath said cover are fake – it was a board fitted with replicas of phone components. Xiaomi received backlash due to their lack of transparency with the fake board.

According to Android Police, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 will also get a version that comes with a transparent back with fake components on display. This time however, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has gone public about it via Weibo.

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They’ve seeming learned their lesson about withholding facts from their customers and it appears that it has been confirmed that the Mi 9 Explorers, and possibly the Mi 9 Pro will sport a 0.3mm aluminum board which will house the replica components.

Lei Jun shared on his Weibo page a list of images of the transparent case detailing a much prettier “motherboard’” than of the Mi 8 Explorer’s Edition and Mi 8 Pro. The post also confirms that the Mi 9 will come with a f/1.47 48MP ultrawide camera as well as 12GBs of RAM.

Whether or not you love or loath transparent backs and fake boards, you must give Xiaomi props for being forward about product information. A world where consumers can make informed decisions is a world where companies prosper.

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Xiaomi CEO shows off the Xiaomi Mi 10 in official poster – looks very familiar

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So the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun just took to Weibo to disclose how the Xiaomi Mi 10 will look like – and it really does look like many of the previous leaks reported.

On the poster shared by Lei Jun shows two colour variants – pink and blue, along with the front side of the Mi 10. Like the leaks had suggested, the phone does share a very similar design with its cousin, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

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The date 13 February is also plastered on the poster, so the Mi 10 will come just a day after Samsung introduces their Galaxy S20 flagship. This is its China launch however, and its global launch should still take place this February 23 in Barcelona.

Because we’ve reported on this phone very frequently, we’ll keep the rest of this article short: the Mi 10 will come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset along with LPDDR5 RAM. There will probably be three variants – the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and the Mi 10 Pro 5G – the top-of-the-line variant will sport a 108MP camera.

There will most likely be a live stream event for the launch, so stay tuned on our website as we bring you the latest coverage of the launch.

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A Xiaomi “Chiron” benchmark spotted with Snapdragon 835

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Xiaomi has just unveiled two of its most anticipated devices recently. Both the Mi MIX 2 and the Mi Note 3 are impressive in their own strides, of course catering to different segments in the smartphone market. A new Xiaomi smartphone has emerged in terms of a benchmark test on GFXBench, a hint of what might be another device by the company in the pipeline

The alleged Xiaomi device goes with its codename of “Chiron” on the GFXBench benchmark. The Xiaomi Chiron could most likely be a variant from the company’s flagship lineup (Mi 6 this year), the Redmi series or a different model of the newly launched Mi Note 3. Regardless, it is worth noting that the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor, alongside 6GB of RAM and a massive 256GB of internal storage.

The 5.6-inch display with the odd 1980 x 1080 resolution is most likely a typing error, meaning the screen is of standard Full HD resolution. The rear camera is of 12 megapixels, coupled with the 5MP selfie camera, which makes it rather fishy considering the fact that it runs a flagship processor.

We hope to see more news regarding this Chiron device by Xiaomi. Are you curious to know what the handset will turn out to be?

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Xiaomi Civi confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 778G chipset and improved beautification feature

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Xiaomi has just confirmed – via
teaser posters
 – the design and specs of their upcoming midranger, the Xiaomi Civi.

Image credit: Weibo

The company confirms many of the things we wrote about in our
previous report
  – the phone sports a familiar design, something akin to the
vivo X60 Pro
; the device is 6.98mm thin and weighs just 166g, making it one of the more portable phones around.

Image credit: Weibo

Under the hood, Xiaomi also confirms that the phone packs a Snapdragon 778G chipset along with a 4,500mAh battery.

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Xiaomi also divulged some of the phone’s new beautification features that uses AI to preserve the natural skin texture while also reconstructing the subject’s facial features on the pixel level. We suppose the idea here is to offer a more realistic beautification system.

Other than that, although not confirmed, we can also assume that the Civi will come with a 6.55-inch FHD+ 120Hz display with 55W of fast charging, and up to 256GB of storage.

The Xiaomi Civi will launch in its native China later at 2PM, so stay tuned on our website as we bring you more updates.

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Xiaomi Civi launched: Comes with Snapdragon 778G and 120Hz display

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Xiaomi’s new brand of smartphones is now
official
– the Xiaomi Civi sits nicely in the in the upper midrange segment alongside the
 Xiaomi 11T series
.

Despite the price tag, the phone packs plenty of premium features and aesthetics too – the phone comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED panel with curved edges. The panel supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.

In terms of design, the phone looks a lot like the vivo X60 Pro with its long, slim chassis, and rectangular, vertical camera bump. The difference is that the back panel sports a soft matte finish.

For imaging, you get a 64MP main lens, a 120-degree ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, you get a 32MP camera. What sets the Civi apart is its new beautification algorithm that is trained to keep skin texture looking natural, while removing blemishes.

Under the hood is the popular Snapdragon 778G chipset along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery along with support for 55W of fast charging.

The Xiaomi Civi is priced at CNY2,599 (about RM1,685) and is only available in its native China for now – there’s no word yet on when it’ll arrive in Malaysia, and whether it’ll be rebranded when it does make its way to local shores.

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Xiaomi Civi: New midranger touted to come with Snapdragon 778G and 120Hz display

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On the back of the Xiaomi 11T series’ launch, the brand has announced that they will be introducing an entirely new lineup of smartphones soon, called the Xiaomi Civi.

The new products will arrive in its native China this 27 September and is expected to occupy a slot in the midrange market.

According to Xiaomi’s
Weibo

post, the Civi is created for an oddly specific demographic of “confident young men” with its “fashionable and diversified” designs.

Based on the posters shown in the Weibo post, the phone will seemingly focus heavily on imaging quality, and design; as for the latter, serial leakster Ice Universe showed off alleged photos of the device itself.

From there, we see the Civi packing an edge-to-edge curved display and a punch-hole camera; onto the back panel, we see the same square camera bump that’s similar to the Redmi Note 10’s. The phone is also long, which is reminiscent of the vivo X60 Pro.

Please note that Xiaomi CIVI is a mobile phone with prices only $ 350. Please tell me that Samsung mobile phone selling price of $ 350 has such excellent design?

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce)
September 23, 2021

Ice Universe also noted that the phone is expected to pack a Snapdragon 778G under the hood along with a 120Hz display. For imaging, we can anticipate a 108MP lens – and in terms of pricing, the leakster reckons it’ll cost $350 (about RM1,464).

The launch of the Xiaomi Civi is set to happen at 2pm this 27 September – stay tuned on our website as we bring you more updates on this exciting new midranger.

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Xiaomi announced a clip-on cooling fan that only requires two seconds to cool down your phone

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Apart from the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro being launched, Xiaomi also announced an external clip-on cooling fan. This fan cost ¥129 and according to Xiaomi, it can cool your phone down in two seconds.

This clip-on fan has five fan blades and operates at 6000rpm. It also comes with several cooling components and air ducts on both sides of the fan to keep the phone’s temperature low. Interestingly, the company placed Black Shark’s logo at the center of the fan.

When it comes to the power supply, you’ll need to connect it to a power source using a USB-C cable— perhaps a power bank or a wall charger if you’re close to one. Do note that the charging power will need to be at least 10W. The fan is boasted to be able to cool of the phone by up to 10 degrees even when it’s being used to game, and it can be attached to any phone with 67-88mm width.

There’s no confirmation on its global availability, but it’ll be great if we can get the clip-on cooling fan here in Malaysia!

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Xiaomi concept flexible display phone spotted

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Concepts of flexible phone displays have been out and about for quite some time now, though manufacturers are still working hard behind the scenes to make our wildest dreams come true. The last known flexible display concept was by Lenovo at its Tech World event back in June. The bendable display concept was showcased live, in tablet and in smartphone form factors, wowing the live audience as well as viewers worldwide. This time round, an image has surfaced of a flexible smartphone display concept, said to be made by Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi.

Leaked onto Chinese site Baidu, the series of images appear to not be of the “dodgy and blur” sort. According to Gizmo China, the display is said to be able to bend in either direction, up, down, left and right. The image quality of the bendable display itself doesn’t seem to disappoint as well. The display shows a fairly sharp image quality with very vivid AMOLED-like colors, with a good amount of saturation.

Having said that, the leaked images seem pretty real, undoctored and not tampered with, as much as Photoshop does all kinds of wonders nowadays. However, manufacturers will still have to consider the cost and efficiency for the production of flexible displays, hence we don’t think that flexible displays will be making an appearance in the real world for the near future. As always, do take these leaks with a pinch of salt. What do you think?

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Xiaomi confirms an upcoming smartwatch

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We’ve came across quite a number of leaks about Xiaomi’s upcoming devices – the Xiaomi Mi Max and the Mi Band 2. Rumors and leaks were pretty much consistent of the Mi Max, with the phablet sporting a huge 6.4-inch display and possibly a Snapdragon 820 under the hood. The Mi Band 2 on the other hand was flaunted on camera by the CEO of the manufacturer itself, featuring a tiny display which is sufficient enough for a fitness band.

The Chinese OEM, always known for its low priced devices, will be launching a Mi smartwatch some time during the second half of this year. This info was from Liu De, the Vice President and also a co-founder of Xiaomi. Liu De confrimed the existence of a Mi smartwatch at a conference in Beijing yesterday. However, that was all that was revealed by the Xiaomi official.

Given the fact that the Mi Band and the Mi Band Pulse have been selling pretty well, we will be expecting the Mi Band 2 to sell like hot cakes as well. With the upcoming fitness band, MIUI 8 and the Mi Max phablet to be launched next month, it seems like Xiaomi will be having a field day prior to the unveiling of the Mi smartwatch later this year. What do you think?

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Xiaomi confirms Bluebox’s purchase of the Mi 4 was a counterfeit model

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Xiaomi’s success in the smartphone arena has caused lawsuits, highly criticized security issues and eventually copycats. If you have been following news closely, a tech security firm Bluebox have purchased a Xiaomi Mi 4 through an unauthorized dealer and found out that the phone comes preloaded with malware that will attempt to intrude the user’s privacy, the particular app is called Yt Service and on our very own lab tested Xiaomi Mi 4, there is no such thing onboard.

A quick chat with Xiaomi’s Donovan Sung
this morning
 reveals that the unit Bluebox have purchased appears to be a counterfeit model which has a fake IMEI number and different screw placements, Bluebox’s website also has an updated statement that admits the firm has indeed purchased a counterfeit model that resembles the real device so close and
this is affirmative after the phone’s IMEI number fails to be verified with Xiaomi’s online verification tool.
it even manages to pass Xiaomi’s IMEI identification utility, in which the company has quickly fixed after realizing the issue.

Since the Mi 4 isn’t officially available in Malaysia, we would like to remind you to be careful when purchasing devices from grey imports, Xiaomi Malaysia will not be responsible for at counterfeit purchase and the buyer takes full risk at purchasing Mi products from grey imports or unauthorized channels. To know if you have purchased a genuine Xiaomi product, you can head on to
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Xiaomi confirms one Redmi phone to come with the powerful Snapdragon 855

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The folks over at Xiaomi are a generous bunch when it comes to pre-release deets – Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, recently took to Weibo to share official renders of Xiaomi Mi 9’s design. We also know that the upcoming flagship will come with the new Snapdragon 855 chipset too.

According to GizmoChina, Xiaomi VP, Lu Weibing followed suit by confirming that an upcoming Redmi phone is also set to feature the powerful chipset. Although no word on which device will be graced with Qualcomm’s processing beast, but we suspect that the soon-to-be announced Redmi Note 7 Pro to receive the upgrade.

Image credit: GizmoChina

Redmi is typically regarded as an entry-level brand, so it appears that will soon change if this news is true. Imagine a sub-RM1,000 phone with flagship-level performance – what’s not to like?

But the realist in me says that we should remain cautiously optimistic; we’re not used to seeing top-of-the-line chipsets go in phones costing under RM2,000.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro confirmed to get Snapdragon 730G – meaning the Mi Note 10 could follow suit

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Ahead of its launch tomorrow, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has had its cards laid out on the table already – we know that it’ll have specs such as a 32MP selfie camera, a 108MP main lens, and a massive  5,260mAh battery with 30W fast charge.

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Adding to what we already know, Xiaomi has confirmed that the device will sport the capable Snapdragon 730G chipset. When the phone arrives to Malaysia, it’ll most likely be branded as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. We’ve previously
reported
 on the arrival of the phone, but now that Xiaomi has given us confirmed specs for the Mi CC9 Pro, we could be expecting the same hardware to ship with the Mi Note 10.

Other note-worthy features we’ll be seeing on both phones would be a penta-camera setup at the back, meaning we’ll likely see a toss-up between a macro lens, a telephoto, or a mono lens to make the cut in the line-up; alongside a depth sensor and ultrawide lens.

Stay tuned on our website as we bring you the latest updates on both these devices.

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Xiaomi confirms the Mi 6 will receive MIUI 10 and Android Oreo updates

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Xiaomi has just announced that the Mi 6 will be getting a stable version of MIUI 10 alongside Android Oreo in an upcoming update. There are other devices that will be receiving the update alongside the Mi 6 and the company has said that this is going to be one of the biggest updates that the company will release.

Back in May, the company shared a video that showed the new features that MIUI 10 will bring. They also said that they will be using a lot of AI features to enhance the MIUI experience. Some of the features highlighted were AI Portrait which gives you a bokeh shot without the need of dual-sensors and AI Preload which will lower down the loading times of apps and UI functions. MIUI 10 is also designed for bezeless phones as it supports a full range of gestures that we have seen in the MI 8.

Mi 6 users will be happy to know that they will be rolling out the update soon, however, they are starting with the Chinese version of the phone first before releasing the global version of the update. If you don’t mind using the Chinese version, you can install it when it releases but you will have to install Google Play on your own.

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Xiaomi debuts the all-metal Mi 5S

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After teasing the device last week, Xiaomi has finally announced it’s newest flagship smartphone in China: the Xiaomi Mi 5S.

Design-wise, the Mi 5S is visually identical to the Mi 5. Unlike the Mi 5, the Mi 5S sports an all-metal cover, giving it that premium feel that everybody is looking for these days. For the display of the Mi 5S, it appears that Xiaomi has opted for a pressure-sensitive screen, allowing it to mimic the iPhone’s 3D Touch feature. The screen itself has a brightness of 600 nits and a 95% NTSC colour gamut coverage.

Another unique feature of the Mi 5S is its ultrasonic fingerprint technology. This piece of tech allows your phone to scan your fingerprint just by applying pressure onto the screen itself.

Next up, specifications. The Mi 5S will come loaded with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processor, LPDDR4 RAM, UFS 2.0 storage, and NFC. The phone will also support Quick Charge 3.0, allowing you to top up your phone’s battery in just a few minutes of charging time.

Rounding up the unveiling of the Mi 5S, Xiaomi teased the Mi 5S camera’s capabilities with a few side-by-side shots done with the iPhone 6s Plus and the Samsung S7 Edge.

The Mi 5S will retail for CNY1,999 (RM1,235) for the 64GB variant, and CNY2,299 (RM1,421) for the 128GB variant.

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Xiaomi debuts the Redmi Pro in China

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Xiaomi’s Redmi line of phones now has a flagship model as the Chinese smartphone makers have unveiled the Redmi Pro at an event held at Beijing today.

First off, specifications. The Redmi Pro is an all-metal smartphone that will feature a 5.5″ Full HD OLED display, marking the first time a Xiaomi phone uses an OLED display. For its interiors, the flagship version of the Redmi Pro will be utilising MediaTek’s Helio X25, a deca-core (10-core) processor that is clocked at 2.5GHz. The Redmi Pro will also come with 4GB of RAM, a 4,050mAh battery, and up to 128GB of storage. In line with modern day smartphones, the Redmi Pro will come with a Samsung-ish fingerprint scanner, as well as a USB Type-C port.

As for the rear camera, the Redmi Pro will be going the dual lens route as it sports a 13MP main shooter and a secondary 5MP camera. Unlike standard dual-lens camera setups, the main 13MP camera will be dedicated to capturing still images, while the secondary 5MP camera is used to capture depth information. According to Xiaomi, this would give the pictures captured by the Redmi Pro an outstanding DSLR-quality bokeh.

Three variants of the Redmi Pro will be made available on the 6th of August in China. The Helio X20 – 3GB RAM version will retail for CNY1,499 (RM915), the Helio X25 – 3GB RAM variant will retail for CNY1,699 (RM1,038), and the Helio X25 – 4GB version will retail for CNY1,999 (RM1,221).

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Xiaomi announces donation of USD 200,000 to Malaysia and Philippines for flood-relief

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As we head towards the end of the year, more companies have started to implement flood relief programs and big companies like
Apple
 have even pledged donations to Malaysia and Philipines after the aftermath of Typhoon Rai. Now Xiaomi has partnered with NGOs in the Philippines and Malaysia to give their donations and encourage others to donate as well.

Xiaomi announced a donation of USD 100,000 (roughly RM417,050) to Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia as well as USD 100,000 to World Vision Philippines, and with the devastating effects of Typhoon Rai right before the Christmas season, it’s great to see
big brands
 all over the world trying their best to help out.

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This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has partnered with Yayasan Food Bank either, because earlier this year, they did help with providing food supplies to 600 families that are part of the B40 community in Malaysia. They managed to help in locations all over Malaysia such as Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, and more with this initiative.

 If you want to donate, these are the details for
 Yayasan
 Food Bank Malaysia (MONSOON & FLOOD HUMANITARIAN RELIEF 2021/2022)

RECEIVING BANK: MAYBANK BERHAD (Putrajaya Branch)

BENEFICIARY NAME: YAYASAN FOOD BANK MALAYSIA

SWIFT CODE: MBBEMYKL

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 566010630584

With that being said, it’s great to see companies take initiative and with everything that has happened this past year, we are wishing the best for everyone headed into 2022.

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Xiaomi drops Mi MIX 3 price to RM1299

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Still hesitating what new phone you want to show off to your aunties, uncles or siblings this Chinese New Year? Xiaomi has got that covered for your as it is offering the Mi MIX 3 at RM1299, a huge RM900 drop from its usual price tag and making it one of the most affordable notch-less Snapdragon 845 full screen device out there.

The Mi MIX 3 features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a slider design that cleverly hides away its dual front cameras to offer a true full screen experience, you get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage, which is considerably sufficient for most users out there if you are thinking to use it as a casual everyday device that performs snappily.

Apart from that, Xiaomi is also offering discount on the Snapdragon 855 powered Mi 9 from as low as RM1,299, and it might also be a good time to upgrade your parent’s phones for a steal with either the Redmi 7 or Redmi 7A at RM299 and RM279 respectively.

Now, don’t go rushing over to Mi Stores yet as this offer is only available at
Xiaomi’s Shopee Mall store
. As we last checked, it is still valid even though Xiaomi mentions it is only available on January 20th.

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Xiaomi ends the Mi Max and Mi Note series; introduces a new Mi CC series

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Bad news for some Xiaomi fans, Xiaomi plans to stop its Mi Max and Mi Note series. This means that the Mi Max 3 and the Mi Note 3 will be the last of each series.

This information has been confirmed by Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun, as the company plans to focus on the other series. However, every cloud has a silver lining, including this. Xiaomi is planning to release a new series called CC series.

The Redmi K20 series was a hit recently and when it reached Malaysia, it’s dubbed as the Xiaomi Mi 9T. Perhaps Xiaomi wants to replace its older series with these new series to accommodate to the current market needs, but we still have no information regarding the new CC series.

There are rumours that suggest the Mi CC series to come with a flip camera mechanism, much like the Asus ZenFone 6, but that’s all the information we have so far. We’ll definitely be keeping up with the Mi CC series, so stay tuned for more information.

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Xiaomi enters the laptop market with the Mi Notebook Air

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Smartphones aren’t the only thing that Xiaomi has announced at their Beijing event. The Chinese company is officially entering the laptop market, and it is doing so via the Mi Notebook Air.

As the name shows, the Mi Notebook Air has taken some inspiration from Apple’s own MacBook Air. In terms of design, the Mi Notebook Air is just a smidge smaller than the 13.3″ MacBook Air, with the former being 13% thinner and 11% smaller than the former. Much like the Redmi Pro, the Mi Notebook Air will also sport a full metal body that can be via customized via stickers.

For the display, the Mi Notebook Air sports a 13.3″ Full HD display that is fully laminated to reduce glare. Said screen will also comes with edge-to-edge glass protection and will have an ultra-thin bezel that measures only 5.59mm. The Mi Notebook Air will also come with an ultra-thin, full-sized keyboard that comes with individual backlit keys with a keystroke depth of just 1.3mm.

Next up: specifications. The Mi Notebook Air will run on a 6th generation Intel Core i5 processor that is clocked at 2.7GHz. It will have 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD, and two additional SSD slot should you wish to expand your storage. The Mi Notebook Air will also come with its own dedicated graphics card, the Nvidia GeForce 940MX. The battery on the Mi Notebook Air is stated to last for around 9.5 hours, and you can charge the device up via USB Type-C to half the battery’s capacity in just half an hour. The Mi Notebook Air will run on Windows 10 Home, and will be able to communicate with other Xiaomi products and services such as the Mi Band 2 and the Mi Cloud Sync.

The 13.3″ Mi Notebook Air isn’t the only option of course as the laptop will also come with a 12.5″ configuration. With a thickness of just 12.9mm, the 12.5″ Mi Notebook Air will be powered by an Intel Core M3 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SATA SSD with expandable SSD slot, a 1080p FHD screen, and a battery that lasts 11.5 hours on a single charge.

Both Mi Notebook Air laptops will be available in China on the 2nd of August. The 13.3″ model will have an asking price of CNY4,999 (RM3,057), while the 12.5″ model will be available for CNY3,499 (RM2,140).

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Xiaomi enters the VR market with the Mi VR

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Following the launch of the Mi Note 2, Xiaomi continue the festivities by launching its own VR headset: the MI VR.

Sporting a sleek white design, the Mi VR is said to have a sports hardware level motion sensor in the headset. This sensor is complemented by a 9-axis internal motion controller. Aside from the sensors and controllers found in the headset itself, the Mi VR will also come with a Daydream-like remote control. For latency, Xiaomi has designed the Mi VR to have less than 16ms of latency, a figure that Xiaomi claims is their benchmark when it comes to providing a suitable VR experience.

On the content side of things, the Mi VR will launch alongside 500+ panoramic videos and 30+ VR apps. Xiaomi is going long haul with its VR platform as well, as the company announced that over 200 developers will be developing content for the Mi VR.

Before you go out of your way to buy one, do note that the Mi VR will only be compatible with the Mi Note 2, the Mi 5, the Mi 5s, and the Mi 5s Plus. If you have any of the phones mentioned, then you’ll need to drop CNY199 (RM120) for the Mi VR headset itself.

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Xiaomi expands Redmi Note 11 series with two new 5G phones

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The Redmi Note 11 family has expanded with two new models – the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11S 5G.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is the first Redmi device to come equipped with flagship 120W turbo charging, which will juice up its 4500mAh battery in a mere 15 minutes. Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 chip, the phone is equipped with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of expandable memory, it has a 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay that refreshes at 120Hz, a 108MP primary camera that uses Samsung’s HM2 sensor with dual native ISO that offers flagship grade image quality, along with an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP telemacro camera.

On the other hand, the Redmi 11S 5G sits between the outgoing Note 11 and Note 11S, which offers 5G connectivity all thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 810 processor, it has a larger 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display and a triple camera system that comprise a 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens.

In conjunction with the launch, Xiaomi has also teased the arrival of the Redmi 10 5G, which is expected to be the most affordable 5G phone that comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ DotDrop display, 50MP main and 2MP depth cameras, 5000mAh battery and powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 processor.

The Redmi Note 11 is also now available in a Xiaomi Fan Festival edition, which is an online exclusive that comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage that retails at RM749 starting 6 April 2022 onwards.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be available on 6th April 2022 onwards in 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB storage variants, which retail at RM1,499 and RM1,599 respectively, a flash sale will happen on the 6th April 2022 where customers can purchase at RM100 off their retail prices.

The Redmi Note 11S 5G will only be available at a later date on 22 April 2022, it will only be available in 6GB+128GB storage variant that retails at RM999.

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Xiaomi extends its smart home product line with a smart LED lamp

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If a smart rice cooker and an air purifier isn’t enough, Xiaomi is making sure that it doesn’t miss out on any chance to make a home product smarter. And this time, the company has unveiled the Mi Smart LED lamp, which isn’t like any other ordinary lamp.

In typical Xiaomi fashion, the company doesn’t rest on their laurels, pushing out products almost throughout a whole year. Last week, Xiaomi launched the Mi Drone, which happens to be a direct competitor to the DJI Phantom 4, but with a lower price tag. The manufacturer aims to keep the price low with the Mi Smart LED lamp as well, carrying a price tag of 169 CNY (RM105.51).

The Mi Smart LED lamp is created for desks, sporting a pretty sleek minimalist form factor for a lamp, giving it an overall attractive look with its thin stand and light tube, ensuring consumers that it only requires a small amount of space to fit it onto their desks. The lamp has four lighting modes available, namely read mode, computer mode, focus mode and child mode. The lamp can be connected to the Mi smart home app, where the brightness and temperature of the lamp can be tweaked according to preference, and that’s as smart as the Mi Smart LED lamp can get.

As usual, the Mi Smart LED lamp will only be available exclusively in China for the time being. What do you think about this handy smart lamp?

Source:
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Xiaomi 34-inch curved gaming monitor now on sale for RM1,999

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Xiaomi’s 34-inch curved gaming monitor
 is finally here in Malaysia, making it one of the first gaming items from Xiaomi’s
ecosystem
 of products to arrive in the country – there’s a bit of hype heading into the launch which is due to Xiaomi’s reputation for producing quality products at affordable prices.

Priced at RM1,999 – it still costs less than its closest rival, the ASUS ROG Strix 32-inch XG32VQR, which will set you back at least RM2,000.

The Xiaomi 32-inch curved monitor comes with a WQHD panel pushing a resolution of 3440x1440p at an aspect ratio of 21:9. The curvature on the display here is rated at 1500R so it’s no overly concaved, which some people prefer.

Complementing its smooth 144Hz refresh rate is an impressive 4ms response time which is crucial for gaming, while its AMD
FreeSync
 support lets you reduce screen-tearing without relying on V-Sync, which adds input delay. For creators, the monitor offers an impressive 121% sRGB
colour
 output too.

The monitor tilts 15 degrees backwards, 5 degrees forward, and swivels at 40 degrees.  The height is adjustable too while a VESA mount is also present should you want it on your wall. In terms of ports you get two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DP 1.4 ports, as well as your usual audio and power ports.

The monitor can be purchased via Xiaomi’s official Lazada page
here
, or via the brand’s Authorized Mi Stores across the country.

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Xiaomi gives a peek of the Mi Max

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Chinese OEM’s are often more than happy to have their unreleased devices leaked or teased to the tech community, and Xiaomi isn’t any different. Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun intentionally posed for the camera, showing off the yet to be released Mi Band 2 with a display on it. We’ve discovered that the rumored Xiaomi Mi Max was teased on MIUI forums, by none other than the folks at Xiaomi.

The image shows the alleged device in a jeans pocket with most of its top left corner exposed out in the open. One thing to note, as rumored before, the Mi logo is missing on the top left corner of the device. Here’s a closer look:

Other than that, there seems to be nothing significant that can tip us a thing or two about the Mi Max. There’s the usual selfie camera in Xiaomi fashion and slim bezels around the display. Although it fits into the pocket, a 6.4-inch QHD display as rumored may still be possible, since the device is poking out of the pocket. The Mi Max will allegedly feature a Snapdragon 820 processor, with a newly added rumor of a homegrown Xiaomi SoC. What are your thoughts on the Xiaomi Mi Max so far? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Xiaomi gives us a sneak peek of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus

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While many smartphone manufacturers are probably done with 2017 and prepping up for 2018, Xiaomi intends to end the year on a high, with two new smartphones debuting this Thursday on December 7. The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are both slated to launch exclusively in China later this week, and Xiaomi has released official images of the devices prior to the launch.

Both the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus sport similar designs as seen above. Xiaomi is definitely embracing the 18:9 display aspect ratio wave, with both handsets featuring full screen displays. Earlier rumors indicate that the Redmi 5 will have a 5.7-inch HD+ screen while the Redmi 5 Plus will rock a larger 6.0-inch higher resolution Full HD+ display. The bezels are still considerably large for full screen displays, but both phones will definitely have better screen to body ratios compared to their predecessors.

Underneath the hood, the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are tipped to be powered by Snapdragon 450 and Snapdragon 625 chipsets respectively. The former will pack a 3,200mAh battery while the latter will carry a 25 percent larger battery at 4,000mAh.

It is no surprise that Xiaomi publishes images of its yet to be released devices, something which is quite typical of Chinese smartphone makers. The full details will be disclosed when the company launches both phones on December 7.

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Xiaomi Global Launch: Xiaomi 11T series, 11 Lite NE 5G, and Pad 5 to be unveiled?

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Xiaomi is
expected

to announce four new devices during its upcoming global launch tomorrow – these devices include the the Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, 11 Lite NE 5G, and Pad 5. If you feel like something’s missing from the names of the phones, Xiaomi will officially be
omitting

the ‘Mi’ moniker on all their upcoming smartphones.

Join us for the global launch of
#Xiaomi11TPro
,
#Xiaomi11TSeries
 and more products on Sep 15, 2021 at 20:00 (GMT+8)

Let the magic begin!
#Cinemagic
https://t.co/DsY0J9e84c

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi)
September 10, 2021

The
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and 11T Pro are expected to be a huge improvement over the
Mi 10T
 series and will sport an OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the series is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 for the 11T, and a Snapdragon 888 for the 11T Pro.

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Like last time, the Pro model comes with a 108MP camera system, while the regular variant offers a 64MP shooter instead.

When it comes to the 11 Lite NE 5G – this is said to be an upgrade over the Mi 11 Lite that launched in Malaysia earlier this year; according to
reports
, it will now pack a beefier Snapdragon 778G chipset instead of the SD732G chip in the original model. Elsewhere, the phone is expected to remain unchanged.

On to the
Xiaomi Pad 5
, if it’s anything like the ones launched in its native China, we can expect two models, each sporting an 11-inch TrueTone 120Hz, a Snapdragon 860 chipset for the regular version, and a Snapdragon 870 for the Pro version; up to a 8,720mAh battery and support for 67W of fast charging.

With the global launch set to happen tomorrow, we’ll soon learn of the models being introduced and their prices; you can visit the brand’s
YouTube

page here to catch the livestream.

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Xiaomi globally launches the A1, a pure Android experience version of the 5X

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Xiaomi has finally unveiled the long teased Mi A1 phone in India, making the first Mi phone that comes with the stock Android UI eliminating the MIUI interface for this model of the phone. It also falls under AndroidOne which means that it will be getting support and updates faster than the other phones that are not under this program.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is generally the same phone as the Mi 5X which was previously not available worldwide, but the A1 will make its way around the world. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 625 processor, 5.5-inch FHD screen, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage and a 3080mAh battery, giving it a good amount of juice. On the rear, there is a dual-camera setup, one camera is a wide angle 12MP camera and the other is a 12MP telephoto lens giving you a nice portrait shot with an advance bokeh effect thanks to the face tracking algorithm that they are using.

Now all this might sound like it’s generally the same specs as the 5X, but because it falls under the AndroidOne. This means that Android Oreo will arrive on this phone before the end of the year and it will be one of the first phones to receive the Android P update when it arrives.

The phone will come in three colours, Black, Gold and Rose Gold and will retail in India for Rs. 14,999 (RM997.95) but when it comes here, we should expect it to be the same price as the imported set of the 5X.

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Xiaomi to go with either Snapdragon 630 or 660 with Redmi Note 5

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A slew of various leaks of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 have been recently published online by multiple sources, mainly in Chinese micro blogging site Weibo. Alleged website images of Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi phablet have emerged, and it is claimed to feature either a Snapdragon 630 or 660 processor, according to tech site GSM Arena.

According to the source, Xiaomi has narrowed down the processors to the Snapdragon 630 or the Snapdragon 660, both of which are relatively new by Qualcomm. The Snapdragon 660 is slightly more powerful on paper, and features a tad better GPU onboard. Other details indicate that the Redmi Note 5 will come in three variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.

Further leaked website images show the Redmi Note 5 to pack a smaller battery than the current Redmi Note 4 at 3,790mAh, a step down from the latter’s 4,100mAh battery, but will come in a slimmer 7.5mm form factor. As for the camera, the phone will reportedly feature a 16MP rear sensor alongside a 13MP selfie shooter.

The images obtained by GSM Arena definitely seem pretty legitimate, but do take these rumors with a grain of salt regardless. What do you expect of Xiaomi with the Redmi Note 5?

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Xiaomi has a mysterious phone called POCOPHONE that was filed with the FCC

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Xiaomi is all set to launch their new Mi Max 3 and Mi Mix 3 phones in the second half of this year. However, it looks like they are in the works of releasing a new phone called, POCOPHONE which was spotted in an FCC filing.

The POCOPHONE will come in two different storage variants, the first being a 64GB model and the other is a 128GB model, both the models will come with 6GB of RAM. There are no other details on the phone, whether it will be a mid or high-end phone as some of their flagships and mid-range phones come with the same amount of RAM and storage as well. It is hard to tell, as they have covered the mid-range and flagship segment with their Redmi and Mi devices.

The name, POCOPHONE, could also be a codename for the phone or it could be an entirely new segment in the company’s portfolio. With the recent announcement of their IPO in Hong Kong, Xiaomi is doing well in reaching the different markets and parts of the world, so this could be a region-specific phone as well.

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Xiaomi has introduced their Smart Dustbin for convenient trash disposal

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In the age of smart-everything, Xiaomi has just launched its smart dustbin which helps when it comes to sorting and managing your trash. The smart dustbin has a lot of interesting features that will help when it comes to germophobes that prefer not to touch anything related to trash.

Some of the interesting features that the dustbin has is a proximity sensor on the lid that will detect your hand and raise the lid for you to dispose of your trash, the lid is also airtight in order to keep the smell from floating around your home. The final and most interesting feature is its ability to seal up your trash for disposal and there is a storage area for empty bags to which it will automatically replace when needed. The smart dustbin will need to be plugged into a power outlet and weighs 3.5kg.

The crowdfunding has managed to rack up 3.7 million Yuan (RM2209842.54) from 19,000 supporters and will be priced at 199 Yuan (RM118.85) with a shipping date of 11 September 2018.

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Xiaomi has officially introduced the Mi Max 3 and Mi Band 3 in Malaysia

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Xiaomi has officially introduced two new devices to the Malaysian market with the Mi Max 3 as well as the highly anticipated successor to the Mi Band 2, the Mi Band 3. The Mi Max 3 comes with a larger screen and battery, more powerful processor along improved cameras. The Mi Band 3 comes with a large OLED touchscreen, improved alerts and 50 meters of water resistance.

Mi Max 3

The Mi Max 3 now features a 5500mAh battery which will give you a standby time of 474 hours and it can become a power bank if needed. Other than that, it comes with a 6.9-inch display, 12MP+5MP cameras and the Snapdragon 636 processor. The company has claimed that the phone will offer 10-hours of non-stop gaming, 17 hours of local video streaming and 233 hours of music playback. If you do run out of battery, the phone supports Quick Charge 3.0 that will charge the phone from 0 to 71% in just one hour.

Mi Band 3

The Mi Band 3 comes with a 0.78-inch OLED screen which can now display messages other than just date, time and steps taken. It draws a lot of the design elements of the previous Mi Band with the exception of the new display. Navigation has also improved which allows users to swipe up and down to scroll through the menu items and left and right for more options. The indent at the bottom of the screen acts as a home button for activating addition features like clearing notifications or measuring heart rate. In addition to that, it features a built-in stopwatch, phone locating feature and independent vibrating alarm function that works even if your phone is turned off.

The Mi Max 3 comes in a 4GB+64GB configuration and will retail for RM1099 and the Mi Band 3 retails for RM129. Both products will be available at all Authorised Mi Stores, Lazada and Shopee starting 27 September 2018.

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Xiaomi has rolled out Android Oreo update to the Mi Box

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Xiaomi has finally pushed an update to all Mi Box owners, giving them the Android Oreo experience they have long been waiting for. The update has also arrived on Mi Boxes in Malaysia as users are reporting that their device is asking for an update.

The update comes with a size of 615.8MB and brings around Google Assistant, overhauled channel-based home screen and Play Next channel for access to new TV series. The update was pushed without an announcement probably due to the fact that the Nvidia Shield TV also received an Android Oreo update at the start of June, but the rollout was stopped due to bugs that plagued the update. Nvidia has taken to Twitter to say that there is no official announcement regarding the revised rollout. The Mi Box has been a favourite Android TV box here in Malaysia and overseas, with some unethical vendors already jailbreaking and installing a TV series and movie streamer which gives users access to videos that are not licenced in Malaysia.

If you own your Mi Box or have not been using it for a long time, its time to dust it off and check the software update page to download the Android Oreo update. Make sure to backup all your data before you do so.

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Xiaomi In-Ear Headphones Pro review : big sound, small package

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Xiaomi has been busy planting their feet in every sector of the tech market. From smartphones to tablets, TVs to media boxes, the Chinese company has almost done it all. Audio is a department where Xiaomi is no stranger to as the company has put out a pair of very decent headphones and the Piston earphones. Now, they have a new entry into the earphone market; enter the Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro.

Design

Judging by the exterior of the Mi In Ear Headphones Pro, you would believe that this thing costs a lot more than its RM79 asking price. The main earpieces come with metal enclosure, giving it the much vaunted “premium” feel than most other earphones, or at least, much more “premium” than the default Apple earbuds.

Interestingly enough, Xiaomi has opted to use kevlar fibre for the cable in order to make it durable or break resistant. While I’m not sure how durable the cables are thanks to the kevlar, I’ll give Xiaomi the benefit of a doubt regarding that statement. Slightly below the earpieces is the three button remote and the microphone.

You will also find a packet full of rubber earpieces in the box the Headphones Pro comes in, allowing you to swap the pieces around to accommodate the size of your ears.

Performance

Looks aren’t the only thing that is impressive with the Xiaomi In-Ear Headphones Pro as the device sports some rather meaty components as well. The earphones sports a dynamic dual-armature driver in its earpieces. It has a frequency response of 20 to 20,000Hz, a sensitivity of 101dB, and an impedance of 32 ohms.

Usage

To test out the Headphones Pro, I simply stuck them into my laptop without any further modifications to it. After a few days of using it, I can say that the Headphones Pro is good, but it does have some flaws.

First, the good. The Headphones Pro is surprisingly powerful considering its price. For its size, I was surprised at how powerful the bass coming out from the earphones are. If you listen to precussion-heavy tracks, you would enjoy the Headphones Pro as the kicks in particular does pack a “punch” so to speak. Treble isn’t too shabby either, being clear and loud enough as to not get muddied by the bass.

The one part where the Headphones Pro fails to impress me has to be the mids. Due to the highs and lows of the earphones being as powerful as they are, this causes both sides of the sound spectrum to drown the mids, giving the headphones a V-shaped sound. As someone who prefers a more balanced sound (thereby making me “boring”), I find it to be just a tad bit disappointing. That said, I know people who want their earphones to have a unique sound characteristic, so a V-shaped sound is perfectly fine to some people.

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Xiaomi intends to cook your rice to perfection

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From smartphones, to tablets, to televisions, to the extent of air purifiers, and the list goes on. Xiaomi certainly isn’t slowing down in manufacturing smart devices outside the mobile spectrum. Just last week, the competitive Chinese manufacturer has unveiled the Mi TV 3S, sporting a 65-inch curved screen, and it has moved on from that with another smart home appliance – the Mi Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker.

Firstly, pressure cookers preserve more vitamins and minerals as compared to normal ones. For Xiaomi’s pressure rice cooker, the temperature is being pushed up to 105 degrees celcius by using 1.2 atm (measurement of atmospheric pressure). So which part of the Mi Induction Pressure Rice Cooker is smart? Xiaomi has a companion app available for you to pair it with the rice cooker. The companion app allows you to scan barcodes on packages of rice, then the rice cooker will cook it for you like a champ, to your preference. This is based on the rice brand, the type of rice and the degree of softness (or fluffiness) you want your rice to be.

The rice cooker consists of a grey cast iron inner pot and the pot is coated with Daikin’s Neoflon powder, making it non-stick. Behind the development of this rice cooker is a former Sanyo engineer, Naito Takeshi, who also happens to be a co-inventor of the IH pressure rice cooker. The Mi Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker comes at a ridiculously low price point of 999 RMB (RM613.30) and from the looks of it, this smart home appliance will be mainland China exclusive. What do you think?

Source:
Engadget

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Xiaomi has introduced their most powerful air purifier, the Mi Air Purifier Max

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Xiaomi has introduced an update to their air purifier line with the Mi Air Purifier Max which comes with a CADR value of up to 1000m³/h and it is also pretty big, suitable for purifying the air in a large room.

The Mi Air Purifier Max has a similar design to the previous models that they have launched and comes with a circular OLED display. Due to its large size, the purifier comes with two filter design and a left and right fuselage with a detachable top cover which allows users to replace the filters manually. With a CADR value of up to 1000m³/h will be able to purify the air in a 120 square meters room in just 3 minutes and even with the large size, Xiaomi’s patented silent noise reduction technology which will give out 34dB of noise in the highest mode.

The Mi Air Purifier Max will be priced at 1,999 yuan (RM1240.86) and will go on sale on 26 December 2017, it is also expected to be available outside China so keep an eye out for this at the Mi stores around Malaysia

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Xiaomi introduces glorious YI 4K Action Camera

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The previous YI Action Camera launched by Xiaomi a little over a year ago was marketed to compete with the premium GoPro cam’s. This time, the manufacturer has unveiled a better specced action cam, which includes 4K recording capabilities, bringing it into direct competition with the GoPro Hero lineup.

The YI 4K Action Camera packs a 12MP Sony IMX377 image sensor with a seven-layer lens, f/2,8 aperture and a field of view of 155 degrees. The action camera’s six-axis gyroscope edges it ahead of the GoPro Hero 4, since the gyroscope allows electronic image stabilization. The YI 4K Action Camera boasts pretty impressive video recording abilites when FPS is considered. Glorious 4K footage can be shot at 30 FPS, the same goes for 2.5K resolution. It can shoot 2K videos at 60 FPS, and for slow-mo enthusiasts, 120 FPS for 1080p and 960p footage, and lastly 720p at 240 FPS.

Xiaomi has also added an LCD touch display to the YI 4K Action Camera. Its predecessor lacked a display, which can be considered as a deal breaker for many. The inclusion of a display would mean that you won’t necessarily have to sync the camera to your phone’s display, draining more battery on both the phone and the camera, or blindly recording footage without a display, hoping that you’ll end up with good footage at the end of the day. Not only that, the 2.19-inch touchscreen comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection so that’s an extra plus.

The YI 4K Action Camera supports dual band WiFi at 2.4GHz and 5GHz and Bluetooth 4.0 if you so ever want to sync your phone with it despite it having a screen. Also, not forgetting, a micro SD slot to store your lovely 4K clips. The camera is powered by a 1,400mAh battery, which can supposedly record in 4K for up to a good two hours. According to Xiaomi, the YI 4K Action Camera will run longer than the GoPro Hero 4.

The YI 4K Action Camera will be sold at 1,199 CNY (RM739.06), which is definitely affordable considering what the camera can offer, and guess what? It is available in white, black, and the trendy rose gold! However, as usual, the camera will be available exclusively in China. How will the YI 4K fare up against the GoPro Hero 4? What do you think?

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Xiaomi introduces new wearables and Smart Air Purifier 4 series to Malaysia

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In conjunction with the Xiaomi 12 series launch, Xiaomi has also introduced the Xiaomi Watch S1, Watch S1 Active, Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro and Smart Air Purifier 4 series to the Malaysian market, and here are all the details.

Xiaomi Watch S1 and S1 Active

The Watch S1 is a premium lifestyle smart watch that sports a bright 1.43″ AMOLED display, users can swap between leather and fluororubber straps that’s included in the box, customize up to 200 watch faces and track their fitness with up to 117 fitness modes and 19 professional modes.

The Watch S1 supports MasterCard NFC payments and Xiaomi has teased that they are working to bring that to Malaysia, it has dual-band GPS to track your runs, up to 12 days of battery life on standby mode, round the clock fitness tracking with SpO2 and sleep monitoring, and Qi wireless charging support.

On the other hand, the Watch S1 Active features a more outgoing design that’s suited for active lifestyles, it comes in six colorful fluororubber bands and you still get the same 1.43″ AMOLED display on the premium Watch S1, it will also offer MasterCard NFC payments, up to 12 days of battery life on standby and charges magnetically.

The Watch S1 and Watch S1 Active retails at RM899 and RM649 respectively. For a limited time till 24th March 2022, customers will receive a free Redmi Buds 3 Pro worth RM239 when they preorder the Watch S1, and a free Redmi Buds 3 Lite worth RM99

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

Claimed as the most advanced wireless earbuds ever made, the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro is a pair of active noise cancellation earbuds that supports the LHDC 4.0 codec and Dimensional audio, a feature that’s similar to the AirPods’ Spatial Audio, which aims to provide directional audio with head tracking.

Xiaomi claims up to 40dB of noise cancellation and users can adjust the level of noise cancellation and ambient sound, it will also support dual device connectivity which users can choose to have one device for answering phone calls and the other for music listening.

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro supports Qi wireless charging and is rated to have up to 6 hours of listening time without ANC, the case extends that up to 24 hours.

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro retails for RM549, but for a limited time till March 24th 2022, customers can get it at RM50 off its usual price at RM499.

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series

The pandemic has certainly made people more health conscious and Xiaomi has shipped over 16 million of its Smart Air Purifiers worldwide, hence it is riding on the momentum to introduce the Xiaomi Smart Purifer 4 Pro, 4 and 4 Lite.

The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro offers a 3-in-1 filtration system that combines electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration technologies to trap 99.97% of air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns, it also integrates PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to detect inhalable particles of different sizes, while an ionizer has also been added to capture floating pollutants.

In terms of efficiency, the Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro offers 500m3/h PCADR and 185m3/h FCADR, meaning it can filter the air of a 40m2 living room entirely every 15 minutes.

Users can view the air quality clearly over the OLED touch display and do some quick adjustments, it can also be remotely controlled over the Xiaomi Home App and supports Google Assistant.

The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro will retail at RM1,099, while the 4 and 4 Lite models will retail at RM799 and RM599 respectively.

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Xiaomi introduces Redmi 12 5G and it is more powerful than the Redmi Note 12

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The budget 5G phone competition isn’t stopping, and we are happy to see that trend continue.

Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi 12 5G, a budget 5G phone that’s powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor paired to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, making it the most powerful budget 5G phone within the segment.

The Redmi 12 5G features a large 6.79-inch FHD+ DotDisplay screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a dual-camera setup that comprises a 50MP main and 2MP depth camera, 8MP front camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, matching the offerings of its competitors.

Other features of the Redmi 12 5G includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, IR blaster and IP53 dust and splash resistance.

Excited about getting one? The Redmi 12 5G is a telco exclusive device for now and can only be obtained at Celcom and Digi for RM49 when you sign up to the Celcom MEGA 98 and Digi Postpaid 90 postpaid plans with a 24-month contract, though we expect Xiaomi to make this available in the open market soon, and we will be sure to update this space when they do.

Get the Redmi 12 5G at
Celcom
 and
Digi
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Xiaomi introduces the Amazfit Verge smartwatch priced at $115

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Xiaomi has been hard at work developing not only smartphones but other household devices like a smart rice cooker, table lamps and even a motorized scooter. The next product that they released, alongside their sub-brand, Huami, is a new smartwatch in Chinese priced at $115 (RM476.219).

The Amazfit Verge comes with a 1.3-inch AMOLED protected by Gorilla Glass 3 with a resolution of 360×360 and runs on Huami’s own OS. Specs wise, it comes with a dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM. Other features include the Xiao voice assistant, heart rate sensor, NFC for mobile payments via Alipay, built-in GPS and integration with Mija home products. Finally, it comes with an IP68 certification, allowing it to be submerged as deep as 5-feet for 30 minutes.

The company previously produced another smartwatch called the Amazfit Bip which was sold in the US. However, there is no indication if this smartwatch will follow suit. If you don’t mind being an early adopter of this watch, it is currently available in China from Tmall and JD.

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Xiaomi introduces the Mi 8 in Malaysia with a starting price of RM1599

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Xiaomi Malaysia has brought in their highly-anticipated Mi 8 flagship phones to the market. The phone comes with the latest hardware, AI dual cameras and dual frequency GPS for accurate navigation.

The phone will be available in two variants, 6GB RAM 64GB storage and 6GB RAM 128GB storage. It comes equipped with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor alongside the Adreno 630 graphics chip to handle the most demanding games and application that needs the power and a 6.21-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Powering the device is a 3400mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 4+ for super fast and safe charging.

On the rear, you will find a dual 12MP camera setup which has received a DxoMark of 105 for its photo taking capabilities. On the front, is a 20MP sensor with a pixel size of 1.8um for low light photography. It also features an AI Studio Lighting feature that is similar to what the iPhone X already has. The Mi 8 comes with face unlock which uses the infrared camera paired with a dedicated infrared illuminator for fast face unlocking even in pitch black environments.

The Mi 8 will be available starting 18 August and will come in three colours of Black, Blue and White. The 64GB storage variant will retail for RM1599 and the 128GB model retails for RM1899.

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Xiaomi introduces the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite in Malaysia at a very affordable price

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Xiaomi Malaysia has officially announced the price of the Mi A2 variants today. This phone is the second generation Mi phones that come with stock Android and the second time they are collaborating with Google to offer a pure Android experience on a Mi phone.

As a recap, the phones come with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB or 6GB of RAM alongside 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which overall is very decent specs for a mid-range phone. Xiaomi has also worked hard on the camera with the determination of designing the A2 cameras so it would vastly surpass the previous A1 cameras. The back houses a 12MP+20MP sensors while the front houses an impressive 20MP sensors. Powering all the hardware is a 3,000mAh battery which supports QuickCharge 3.0, however, you will need to purchase a separate charging adaptor that supports QuickCharge, as the charging adaptor in the box does not support QuickCharge.

The Mi A2 will be available starting 3rd August 2018 and will cost RM999 for the 4GB RAM 64GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant will cost RM1199. If you still feel that the price is not up to your expectations, you can visit the Xiaomi Official Store in KLCC on 4th August and purchase these phones for an early bird price.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will also arrive in Malaysia but at a later date of 18 August 2018. It is a cheaper variant of the Mi A2 and with that, they included a Snapdragon 625 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage alongside a 5.84-inch screen. But the battery is larger as it comes with a 4,000mAh battery but does not support QuickCharge. When available, the phone will retail for RM699.

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Xiaomi introduces the Mi Gaming Laptop, comes with an i7 processor and Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics card

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Other than unveiling the Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi surprised us by introducing their first gaming laptop simply called the Mi Gaming Laptop. It features a similar design as the Mi Notebook Pro which we saw during their Mi MIX 2 event but comes with great specs that will cater to games and editing work as well.

The laptop comes with a brushed aluminium chassis with visually no branding on the lid of the laptop. If you take a look at it, it might not look like a gaming laptop at first glance. It has a 15.6-inch FHD panel and comes with powerful hardware like the Core i7-7700QH processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD coupled with a 1TB hard drive. There is also a lower spec version that comes with a GTX 1050TI, 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD alongside a 1TB hard drive.

Nothing screams gaming like an RGB keyboard which the laptop has and four programmable keys. As for I/O, it comes with four USB 3.0 ports, two USB Type-C ports, an HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack with a high-powered amp. The laptop also supports Dolby Atmos and comes with two fans with a 3+2 design for the heat pipe and four air outlets to keep things cool even with high-intence gaming.

The Mi Gaming Laptop will be on sale starting April 13 with a price of 8999 Yuan (RM5560.77) for the GTX1060 variant and the GTX 1050Ti will be priced at 5999 Yuan (RM3706.97), making both laptops very affordable for its price and specs that it offers.

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Xiaomi is set to launch OLED Mi TV tomorrow, reports say

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Xiaomi is
reportedly

gearing up to launch their newest Mi TV, and it’s supposedly going to pack an OLED panel.

A pre-order
poster

was spotted online showing off the upcoming TV, and alongside it are more details of the product. We can apparently look forward to getting the TV in three sizes – 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch.

They also come with impressive gaming features such as NVIDIA G-Sync support, as well as up to 120Hz refresh rate, and Auto Low Latency Mode. It is unsure what resolution these TVs will support, but see as they’re premium devices, we can expect up to 8K output.

The unveiling of the new TV series will be arriving alongside the
Mi Mix 4
 which is slated to be this 10 August.

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Xiaomi is finally adding an app drawer feature to MIUI 11

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There’s never really a good reason to omit an app drawer on an Android device – the feature lets users organize their home screens better since not every installed app needs to be there.

Image credit: Xiaomi

Taking note of this is Xiaomi, who will finally be adding app drawers in MIUI 11. Some devices have had the OS rolled out via OTA already, but the app drawer feature is still not yet available. Xiaomi took to Weibo to announce the feature and say that it will be introduced in an upcoming launcher update.

Xiaomi or Redmi users will soon be able to switch from ‘Classic Mode’ or ‘Drawer Mode’ in their settings to enable the feature. The update is currently rolling out to users in China, so the global release should be soon.

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Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Pad SE in Malaysia

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Shortly after introducing the Xiaomi Pad 6, Xiaomi is set to introduce a new budget tablet to the Malaysian market known as the Redmi Pad SE, as spotted by our friends at Lowyat.NET, the device has been registered in SIRIM’s database with the model number 23073RPBFG on 7th July 2023.

According to Gizmochina, the Redmi Pad SE is expected to feature a 10-inch IPS display with 2K resolution that refreshes at 90Hz, quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support, while it will be powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset, paired with various storage variants of up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, an 8000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

Overall, the Redmi Pad SE doesn’t seem too different from the outgoing model and we are merely seeing a chipset downgrade.

The Redmi Pad boasts excellent hardware value and we loved it back on our review, and we certainly can’t wait to find out what the Redmi Pad SE has in store for us.

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Xiaomi is working on a Redmi Android One device

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Xiaomi was a part of the Android One program and release their first phone under that program which was the Xiaomi A1. The phone was a hit and everyone that get the phone was really happy that Xiaomi has considered to go stock, rather than using their MIUI skin. Looks like they realized the success of a stock Android phone and will be releasing another Android One phone under the Redmi brand.

This information comes from the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jen, who said that they have plans to make more Android One devices even under the Redmi name. This is a good strategy for the company as Google initially made the Android One platform as a slimmed-down OS mainly targeted at the Indian market and the Xiaomi brand is very popular over there.

Xiaomi’s head did not give any information or a timeframe on when the other Android One phones will be released but we can expect some news or rumours to surface in the coming weeks.

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Xiaomi kicks off Android Oreo closed beta for Mi 6

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The race to Android Oreo has already begun for smartphone companies, to tackle Android fragmentation and also to roll out Android Oreo software to their phones before other brands. Android Oreo is without a doubt still scarce, but many manufacturers have promised new software for their devices. Earlier this week, Android Oreo software updates were rolled out to users of the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T as a surprise. Now Xiaomi has taken action, launching a closed beta program for the Mi 6’s Android Oreo software.

Xiaomi’s software focus has been on its own MIUI 9 since its launch in early November. While the Chinese smartphone maker are known for being slow to Android updates, it plans to change things around this time, beginning with its flagship the Mi 6. A group of selected beta testers will be able to test out Xiaomi’s Oreo software before the world does. Xiaomi will release the open beta version of the software thereafter.

Earlier this year saw the release of Android Nougat beta in January, so we can safely assume that it would be the case for Android Oreo this time round. The stable release should be rolled out sometime during the end of Q1 2018.

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Xiaomi touted to launch Mi 10 with a Snapdragon 870 soon

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Xiaomi is looking to launch a refresh of 2020’s Mi 10 which will now pack the newer Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Image credit: Xiaomi

Although not as powerful as the Snapdragon 888 – which powers this year’s
Mi 11
 – the SD 870 still packs quite a punch, considering it’s a higher-clocked SD865, that powered the original Mi 10 lineup.

Snapdragon 870 specs

According to
Digital Chat Station
, Xiaomi will introduce the refreshed smartphone with nothing else changed. It’s also
rumoured
 that the phone will be priced around CNY3,500 (about RM2,190) and we’re not sure if this will be a limited-edition device; but if it’s not, the brand has breathed new life into the Mi 10 name as a value flagship option.

Stay tuned on our website as we bring you more information as it comes.

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Xiaomi will launch the Mi 11 in Malaysia soon

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Xiaomi’s much-anticipated Mi 11 could very well be launched globally, and possibly to Malaysia soon. The Xiaomi Global Facebook
page
 shows of a teaser photo for its launch.

The post is as simple as they come – the image shows the front of the phone along with an Android logo as well as its suite of apps like the Google Play Store; this is most likely a jab at Huawei and its lack of GMS support, but let’s not get into that.

The caption spells it out more for us, telling folks to stay tuned for the brand’s flagship smartphone, the Mi 11, along with an elaboration on how they have access to Google’s apps and whatnot.

The device was first introduced in its native
China
 late last month, and it comes with a host impressive features like a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a QHD 6.81-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, 55W of fast charging support, and a massive 108MP triple lens setup.

In China, the phone is priced at CNY 3,999 (about RM2,506), so we can expect the local pricing to start around the same price range as well – which would make it
the
flagship to get, considering how beastly its specs are. Stay tuned on our website as we bring you coverage on the local launching of the Xiaomi Mi 11.

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Xiaomi to launch Mi Mix 2 on September 11

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September is an exciting month for the smartphone industry, as Xiaomi has sent out invites to the media teasing the launch of its upcoming bezel-less smartphone on September 11 – the Mi Mix 2, the image states Full Screen 2.0 (translated from Chinese), and claims that this will be the next evolution of bezel-less smartphones.

Xiaomi’s Mi Mix has received an overwhelming response when the company announced as a concept phone designed by designer Philippe Starck, the Mi Mix unfortunately never had the opportunity to be sold officially here, and Xiaomi has limited sales of the Mi Mix in China citing mass production issues.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is expect to bring an even more aggressive bezel-less design, as the Mi Mix currently already has a 91.3% screen to body ratio, we are going to expect that figure to increase. Other speculations of the Mi Mix 2’s hardware include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 128GB of storage, an improved 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 main camera, and a 3400mAh battery.

As the day draws closer, we expect to see more leaks of the Mi Mix 2’s render, after all new smartphones are no longer secretive these days.

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Xiaomi launches the Poco F1 Armoured Edition with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage

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Recently, Xiaomi launched a new version of the Pocophone F1 and it is the Poco F1 Armoured Edition that comes with a Kevlar back.

While we’ve already seen the Armoured Edition previously with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, the newly launched Poco F1 Armoured Edition comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is no doubt cheaper than the higher end model which costs INR28,999 as the current variant costs INR23,999, which is INR5,000 cheaper.

Other than the RAM and the storage size, other specifications of the device remain the same, excluding the Kevlar back that the normal edition lacks. The phone has a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display, comes with a headphone jack and uses a USB Type-C port. It comes with the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and has a hefty 4000mAh battery.

The Armoured Edition also sports the same dual rear camera with a 12MP main sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera on the other hand comes with a 20MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

According to POCO India’s Twitter account, the Poco F1 will be available on
mi.com
 and
flipkart.com
 from today onwards.

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Xiaomi launches another mountain bike

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It is difficult to find another company like Xiaomi. Not only does Xiaomi make extremely affordable smartphones, but the company has been expanding and venturing to other areas outside the smartphone industry where it sees fit. The last couple of years saw Xiaomi launch a slew of Mi smart home products like an air purifier, smart TV’s, even to the extent of a smart rice cooker. Now the Chinese manufacturer has launched yet another mountain bike to its collection, known as the Mi Qicycle Mountain Bike.

Of course, the Mi Qicycle Mountain Bike has a ton of features similar to what you get on a standard mountain bike. For instance, the mountain bike has an 11-speed transmission system and a hydraulic shock absorber system prepared for traversing different types of terrain.

What’s special is that the Qicycle Mountain Bike has a built in smart module that features GPS and AGPS with a pre-installed China mobile SIM for location tracking. The smart module also consists of an app which tracks distance and time when biking, allowing users to set various targets. It packs a 2,600mAh battery for its power consumption and can be recharged via a power bank.

Most importantly, the Mi Qicycle Mountain Bike is affordable at a price tag of CNY 1,999 (RM 1286.01), which sounds like a value for money product. It will unfortunately be available only in China.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 SE with triple rear camera, 6GB RAM and 18W charging from ¥1,999

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 is launched with a Snapdragon 855 processor and while many are looking forward to that, it is undeniable that there are others who would’ve preferred a less high-end model that is more affordable. Hence, Xiaomi also decided to launch a lite version of the Mi 9, the Mi 9 SE.

The Mi 9 SE comes with a 5.97-inch AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Instead of the Mi 9’s 3D seamless all-curved design, the Mi 9 SE has 2.5D curved glass with similar holographic gradient design on its back. Aside from also sporting an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Mi 9 SE with a dewdrop notch is only 70.5mm wide and 7.45mm thin, with the weight of 155g.

Under the hood, the Mi 9 SE sports a Snapdragon 712 processor which Xiaomi President Lei Jun said is more suited for those who doesn’t require a high-end processor like the Snapdragon 855 processor that is also pricier. The Mi 9 SE also comes with 6GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage.

In terms of camera, the Mi 9 SE will still sport a triple rear camera setup like the Mi 9, but it will come with 48MP main camera, 12MP secondary sensor and 13MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will hold a 20MP front camera that supports AI Beauty.

The Mi 9 SE comes with a slightly smaller battery size at 3,070mAh and it also doesn’t support wireless charging unlike the Mi 9. The phone also supports 18W fast charging.

The Mi 9 SE is available in blue, purple and grey and the first two colours comes with a holographic illusion. It is actually much cheaper than the Mi 9 at the price of ¥1,999 but for those who are interested in getting the 128GB variant, the phone will cost ¥2,299. The company is also selling the Mi 9 SE case for ¥49.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Exchange Program for trade-ins

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Smartphone brands are regularly implementing trade-in programs to make their phones more affordable to purchase. This is partly due to the fact that smartphone prices have been increasing, but it is also a tactic by companies to garner more fans in the consumer space. Xiaomi’s handsets are known to be very affordable, but it has also launched its own trade in program.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi Exchange Program in India, in hopes to make its smartphones more affordable for its fans and potential customers in one of its largest markets in the world. The exchange program is available at all Mi Home outlets in the country, whereby those who are interested will only need to bring their old smartphones for the trade in. The value will then be determined by Xiaomi and Cashify, whom the company collaborated with for this program.

One down side is that buyers have to pay the full amount for the new smartphone they purchase. The folks from Cashify will then pick the old phone up from the customer’s home and pays the difference to the customer, which actually defeats the purpose of making phones more affordable.

While trade in programs might sound attractive, though they have a ton of terms and conditions to adhere to. Do you keep your phones or sell them off?

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Xiaomi launches new OLED TVs: Comes in 55″, 64″, and 77″ models

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Alongside the
Mi Mix 4

and the
 Mi Pad 5
 series, Xiaomi also introduced its latest lineup of OLED TVs; They come in the form of the Mi TV 6 series and the Mi TV Master 77.

Mi TV 6
 OLED

This series offers you two size variants –
55-inches
 and
65-inches
; both panels output at 4K resolution, and pack up to 8.29-million LED pixels inlaid in the screen. The TVs also support True 10bit colour, 98.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Dolby Vision.

Under the hood is a MediaTek 9638 chipset along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The TVs also support dual-band Wi-Fi.

The Mi TV 6 runs MIUI for TV 3.0 and has Xiao AI embedded in it. There’s no word on what software the global variants of the TV will pack as of yet.

In terms of I/O ports, you get three HDMI ports, 2x USB (1x 2.0, 1x 3.0), 1x LAN port, SPDIF, and AV Input.

The Mi TV 6 55-inch is priced at RMB5,699 (RM3,726), while the 65-inch model will set you back RMB7,699 (about RM5,034).

Mi TV Master 77 OLED

This
77-inch
 4K
TV
uses the V21 generation of OLED technology that Xiaomi claims offer better colours and brightness. On top of that, it supports a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio along with a peak brightness of 1,000nits.

There’s Dolby Vision support and AI-upscaling for SR content. The TV supports 10bit colours and a 98.5% DCI-P3 and 95.5% Adobe RGB colour output.

For audio, you get Harman Kardon engineered 70W speakers, along with a 20W subwoofer and support for Dolby Atmos 3.1 surround for that premium auditory experience.

When it comes to gaming, the TV supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and is NVIDIA G-Sync and X Box certified. This means that the product comes with HDMI 2.1 ports which will support high-refresh rate gaming.

Speaking of ports, the TV comes with 2x HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x AV, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, and 1x Ethernet port. Like the Mi TV 6 series, this too runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI for TV 3.0 software.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Master 77 TV is priced at a whopping RMB19,999 (about RM13,078).

There’s no word yet on when these new Xiaomi TVs will arrive in
Malaysia
, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information is made available.

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Xiaomi launches new range of AIoT products in Malaysia

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After a series of smartphone launches, Xiaomi is making its product portfolio interesting again by introducing a host of new AIoT products to the Malaysian market, these products include the Xiaomi Smart TV A2, Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L, Xiaomi Smart Speaker with IR Control, Xiaomi Electric Toothbrush T700, Xiaomi Water Ionic Hair Dryer H500, Xiaomi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount), Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light, Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 4.

These new AIoT products are currently being showcased at the KAIA Heights Sales Gallery located in Seri Kembangan, where customers can head over to not only experience the full suite of Xiaomi’s AIoT products in real life but also understand how it can benefit their lifestyles.

Here’s all you need to know about the newly launched AIoT products.

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 Series

This new smart TV acts as a home hub whichboasts fully voice-automated AIoT connectivity, high-end audio and visual specs, and built-in access to all the latest content worldwide.

As one of the more popular larger size variants for our users, Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58” is an essential device for the smart modern household. Fitted into a sleek unibody metal frame supported by double stands, Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58” offers a bezel-less design for an unforgettable aesthetic.

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58” delivers a premium 4K ultra-high definition display with Dolby Vision® for stunning true-to-life visuals. The display’s ultra-wide 178° field of view allows comfortable viewing from all angles.

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58” also provides high-definition multidimensional surround sound from Dolby Audio™ and DTS-HD® for an immersive experience.

Google Assistant* comes built-in on the Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58”, providing users the option of voice control to automate connected AIoT devices. The 360° Bluetooth remote control also makes the device accessible from any angle.

With Android TV™, Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58” offers instant access to movies and shows across users’ favorite apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, together with thousands of other apps via Google Play.

The device also features Chromecast, a built-in tool in which users can cast content from smartphones, tablets, or laptops directly onto the TV.

To suit different households and consumer needs in Malaysia, Xiaomi TV A2 series is also available in 32” and 43”.

Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

A smart lifestyle starts in the kitchen, and Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L caters to those of us that live busy lives but won’t compromise on our commitment to a healthier lifestyle by making cooking at home simple and healthy – all without adding oil.

Compatible with Xiaomi Home app, the fryer can easily be controlled remotely and set to anywhere between 40°C and 200°C for a perfectly cooked meal. The app also offers more than 100 different Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L recipe ideas for quick meal inspirations every day.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 4

Elegantly designed Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 4 are ideal for those with a wanderlust lifestyle – always on the go with an astonishing long battery life matched with a short charging time.

Their lower-powered chip allows them to have a 30 hours and 36 hours of battery life with the charging case respectively.

On a single earphone with a single charge, Redmi Buds 4 can last for 6 hours and listen up to one hours of music playback with just five minutes of charging.

Redmi Buds 4 Pro on the other hand lasts up to 9 hours on a single charge, where you can listen to up to two hours of music with a five minute charge.

An excellent companion for calls and conference meetings, Redmi Buds 4 comes with dual mic noise cancellation, and Redmi Buds 4 Pro comes with three-microphone noise cancellation, paired with AI speech algorithms to accurately identify human voice and ambient noise.

Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control)

An exquisite design, Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control) is the perfect blend of technology and craftsmanship that gives birth to its elegant, compact body and calming colour scheme. It is a smart speaker, and also a unique work of art.

With an LED clock display, it is more than just a smart speaker with an LED display that supports adaptive brightness. In addition, the built-in IR transmitter module combined with Google Assistant can achieve voice control of home appliances when you are in the room, infusing new life into conventional non-smart devices.

Xiaomi Electric Toothbrush T700

Nylon soft brush cares for your gums, Xiaomi Electric Toothbrush T700 is a professional electric toothbrush that comes with fully upgraded brush bristles, heads and handles.

Featuring multiple power adjustment with high-frequency vibration, the bristles are equipped with DuPont™ Staclean® Brush wire, LED smart display, personalized settings with app and long battery life and flexible charging.

Xiaomi Water Ionic Hair Dryer H500

Xiaomi Water Ionic Hair Dryer H500 deeply moisturizes the hair for luster, smoothness, and hydration.

The double water ions are deeply penetrated into your hair for lasting protection and a smooth shine. With tens of millions of negative ions, this hair dryer can keep the natural moisture in the hair while also effectively reducing split ends and frizz, thus improving hair strength and making it more resilient.

Upgraded with water ion deep hydration technology, the built-in condenser condenses the moisture in the air and two needle-shaped motors rapidly atomize it into tiny negative water ions.

Through a separate cold-air channel, these ions are delivered directly to the hair, scalp, and root, which protects your hair from being damaged by excessive temperatures while also hydrating it.

Xiaomi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount)

Xiaomi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount) features a compact design, ultra clear 2K image quality, infrared night vision, two-way voice calls and motion detection. Zoom in without blurring with ultra clear 2304×1296 resolution that captures images in greater detail.

The built-in 940-nm infrared lighting produces no visible red glow, leaving you and your family to sleep in peace. The two-way real-time voice call feature comes with newly upgraded speakers, letting you speak to family members as if you were standing in the room.

In addition, Xiaomi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount) comes equipped with AI human detection technology, which can effectively filter out false alarms, so you will only be notified when there is human motion.

Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light

Enter the era of whole-room smart lighting with Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light with easy control and connection with the Xiaomi Home app and Apple HomeKit.

Featuring a built-in Bluetooth gateway, enjoy automatic light-on functionalities when doors are open.

Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light also features Daylight and Moonlight modes with up to 3,000 lumens brightness.

Xiaomi New AIoT Products Price in Malaysia

The above Xiaomi AIoT products will be available in Malaysia starting 9th September 2022 onwards with the following prices:

Product

Price

Special Deals

Available from

Platform

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 32”

RM 999

Early-bird price
RM 799

To be announced soon

Xiaomi Stores

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 43”

RM 1,299

Early-bird price
RM 1,099

September 9

Xiaomi Stores， Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58”

RM 2,799

Early-bird
FREE

Xiaomi 23.8” Desktop Monitor 1C

September 9

Xiaomi Stores, Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

RM 359

Early-bird price
RM 299

Available now

Xiaomi Stores, Lazada, Shopee

Redmi Buds 4

RM 239

FREE
Redmi Buds 3 Lite

September 9

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Redmi Buds 4 Pro

RM 369

Redmi Buds 3 Pro

September 9

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control)

RM 199

–

September 16

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Electric Toothbrush T700

RM 429

–

September 9

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Water Ionic Hair Dryer H500

RM 259

–

September 16

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount)

RM 129

–

September 9

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light

RM 399

–

September 16

Xiaomi Stores,
Lazada, Shopee

On the other hand, Xiaomi Malaysia will be launching an exclusive one day 9.9 deal for select AIoT products when you purchase them at their official Lazada and Shopee stores on 9th September.

Product

Normal Price

9.9 Deals*

Platform

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 43”

RM 1,299

RM 1,099

Lazada
 |
Shopee

Xiaomi Smart TV A2 58”

RM 2,799

RM 2,299
FREE Xiaomi Monitor 23.8″ 1C

Lazada
 |
Shopee

Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

RM 359

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Xiaomi launches Redmi 10 5G exclusively with Maxis from RM1

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Looking to experience 5G soon without spending too much? Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 10 5G, an entry-level 5G smartphone that comes with hard to beat value features, which includes a 6.58-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, a 50MP primary camera and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 processor, the Redmi 10 5G supports dual SIM 5G which you can count on to power two 5G networks at the same time, it will also come in one storage variant of 6GB+128GB that’s more than sufficient for powering everyday smartphone activities and media storage, while a useful Reading Mode will enable a comfortable viewing experience for all ages with bigger screen fonts and larger screen size.

Complementing the phone’s 50MP camera is a 2MP depth camera, which is unfortunately quite a step down from the Redmi 10’s quad-camera system, while selfies are serviced by a 5MP lens, the main camera will thankfully support Night Mode that should offer decent photos when used in low light conditions.

Retailing at RM959, interested customers can purchase the phone now at Maxis with an eligible Maxis Postpaid plan from as low as RM1, head over
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 11 series in Malaysia, prices start from RM749

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With premium features and affordable price tag, the Redmi Note 11 series has finally arrived at Malaysian shores today and they come in four models – the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11s, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

As the leading model of the series, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G packs a huge amount of exciting features that will excite budget phone hunters.

Powered by a Snapdragon 695 chip and supported by storage configurations of up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, the phone sports a flagship-level 108MP main camera that surpasses many mid-range phones of the same class, you also get a 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display with a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

On a side note, the Redmi Note 11 Pro also comes with a 4G variant where it is powered by a Mediatek Hello G96 chip with the same configuration and camera system.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro 5G will come in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants, while storage remains 128GB across the board with support for MicroSD card expansion.

Redmi Note 11s and Redmi Note 11

Both the Redmi Note 11 and Note 11s sport bright 90Hz AMOLED displays at sizes of 6.43-inches and 6.67-inches respectively, they also come with stereo speakers, which both of these hardware features alone already beating most other competing phones of its class.

Despite being budget models in the series, these phones don’t compromise on performance as the Redmi Note 11s is powered by a Mediatek Hello G96 chip supported by up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, the Redmi Note 11 gets a Snapdragon 680 chip supported by up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, which are relative more powerful than competing phones of its class.

Both phones come with a 5000mAh battery and support 33W quick charging.

Camera wise, the Redmi Note 11s comes with a triple camera system that comprises a 108MP f/1.9 main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera, the Redmi Note 11 will come with a lower resolution 50MP f/1.8 main camera and shares the same camera for the rest.

For their selfie cameras, the Redmi Note 11s has a 16MP camera while the Redmi Note 11 has a 13MP camera, which isn’t too shabby for selfie lovers.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite and Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27″

Xiaomi has also launched the Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earbuds and the Mi 2K 27″ Gaming Monitor alongside the Redmi Note 11 series.

The Redmi Buds 3 Lite is an affordable wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and sports up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, it has IP54-certified water and dust resistance that’s useful for workouts, it will retail at an affordable price of RM99 with color options of Black and White.

The Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27″ features a colourful 27-inch VA panel that displays over 132% of the sRGB color gamut, while sporting a resolution of 2560×1600 with a 165Hz refresh rate, it is also offers a decent 400 nit of brightness which makes it a DisplayHDR 400 certified display.

Pricing and Preorder Details

The Redmi Note 11 series will be available from February 11 onwards with the following retail prices and preorder promotion:

Redmi Note 11 – RM749 (4GB+128GB), RM799 (6GB+128GB, free Redmi Buds 3 during preorder)

Redmi Note 11s – RM899 (6GB+64GB), RM999 (8GB+128GB, free Redmi Buds 3 during preorder)

Redmi Note 11 Pro – RM999 (6GB+128GB, free Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 during preorder), RM1099 (8GB+128GB, free Mi Smart Band 6 during preorder)

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G – RM1099 (8GB+128GB, free Redmi Buds 3 during preorder), RM1299 (8GB+128GB, free Mi Smart Band 6 during preorder)

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