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  • Xiaomi Launches The Redmi 7 Budget Smartphone In India

    Xiaomi Launches The Redmi 7 Budget Smartphone In India

    In a bid to expand the products under its Redmi brand, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 7 budget smartphone in India. The device was announced alongside the Redmi Y3 at an event today. The Redmi 7 features a modern design with competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. It was first launched last month in China.

    Redmi 7: Design & Features

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    The newly launched Redmi 7 is the successor to last year’s Redmi 6 smartphone from the company. It measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs 180g. The device features a polycarbonate body with an attractive “Aura Smoke Design” at the back. The smartphone has a 6.26 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of  1520 x 720 px. To maintain the maximum screen real estate, a waterdrop notch is present on top of the display. Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front ensures the display stays protected against scratches and accidental drops. For biometrics and securely unlocking the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present on the device along with support for face unlock technology.

    Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using the 14nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 506 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup comprising of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, an 8 MP camera is housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone will be available in the following memory variants.

    • 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM

    The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card. It also has a P2i coating for protection against accidental liquid splashes. The handset is available in three colour variants, namely Eclipse Black, Lunar Red and Comet Blue.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Selfie Centric Redmi Y3 With 32 MP Front Camera Launched In India

    The Redmi 7 has been launched at a starting price of Rs 7,999 for the base model with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. The version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been priced at Rs. 8,999. It will be available online starting April 29 on Amazon.in and Mi.com and offline in the official Mi Home stores and certain retail outlets across the country.

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  • Redmi Smartphone Leaks With Snapdragon 730, Triple Camera Setup

    Redmi Smartphone Leaks With Snapdragon 730, Triple Camera Setup

    Since Redmi has parted ways with Xiaomi, it has only brought two smartphones to the market, which are the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Both devices are priced budget-aggressively which have received their fair share of quality reviews from consumers. Redmi is now looking towards expanding their product lineup. Recent leaks suggest that the Chinese company is working on another smartphone, which has a front pop-up camera and a rear triple camera setup.

    As per the leaks, the smartphone features the newly launched Snapdragon 730 chipset, which is the also present in the recently released Samsung Galaxy A80. The SoC was launched by Qualcomm on April 9, 2019, and comprises of an octa-core Kryo 470 CPU, which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and the Adreno 618 GPU chip. Another notable aspect of the leak was the presence of a 4000 mAh battery in the device. The chipset has support for Quick Charge 4+ technology, which implies that the Redmi smartphone is likely to support fast charging. 

    Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

    Among other details mentioned in the leak is the presence of a triple camera module, with a 48MP sensor as the primary camera. Apart from this, the image shows a second 8MP camera which may an ultra-wide sensor, and a third 13MP sensor, which is probably a telephoto lens. The second leaked image depicts a smartphone with a pop-up camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microphone. This indicates that the Redmi smartphone will have a notch-less display. 

    Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

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    The smartphone may be directed towards the mid-range smartphone segment and is expected to be priced aggressively when it is launched. Although since the aforementioned data is sourced from a leak, fans should take it with a grain of salt. No such device has been officially confirmed yet, hence we would have to wait for the same. 

  • Xiaomi Redmi Y3 With A 32MP Selfie Camera Will Launch On the 24th Of April

    Xiaomi Redmi Y3 With A 32MP Selfie Camera Will Launch On the 24th Of April

    Xiaomi launched its first selfie focussed smartphone, the Redmi Y1 back in the year 2017. The device features a high-resolution front-facing camera and competitive specifications. The handset was followed by its successor, the Redmi Y2 the next year. A fresh tweet by a senior Xiaomi executive reveals the successor to the latter, allegedly called the Redmi Y3 will be launched on the 24th of April.

    Redmi Y3

    The upcoming smartphone from the company, the Redmi Y3 is expected to carry over a lot of features from its sibling, the Redmi Note 7. As previous versions of the selfie-centric series are known for borrowing features from the Note series of smartphones. Like its predecessors, the upcoming Redmi Y3 is likely to have a metal construction. A 6.3-inch display with an FHD+ resolution is expected. Like its siblings, the device may have a waterdrop notch to maximise the screen to body ratio. For biometrics and security, it will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

    Redmi Y2

    Reportedly, the upcoming Redmi Y3 will run on the 14nm based Snapdragon 660 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup; consisting of a 12MP main and a 2MP depth sensor. The tweet by the senior Xiaomi executive reveals the device will have a 32MP selfie camera. In terms of memory and storage, the handset may be available in the following variants. 

    • 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM

    Also read: OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro To Launch On The 14th Of May

    Earlier leaks of the Redmi Y3 revealed it will run on the latest MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone will support Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced the price of the device, but it is expected to cost starting Rs. 9,999. But we don’t have to wait too long to find out because as mentioned above, the Redmi Y3 will launch on the 24th of April. 

  • Redmi Pro 2 Flagship Leaks, Shows Off Pop-Up Camera And 3.5 mm Audio Jack

    Redmi Pro 2 Flagship Leaks, Shows Off Pop-Up Camera And 3.5 mm Audio Jack

    In the month of January 2019, Redmi parted ways from Xiaomi and became a separate brand. Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 were the first smartphones from the brand, and they received rave reviews globally. Time and again, the company has been dropping hints that indicate the launch of a Redmi flagship device. Previously, a public source revealed the design, chipset and other significant features of the smartphone. Freshly leaked images suggest that the “Redmi Pro 2” smartphone will sport a 3.5mm headphone jack and a pop-up camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. 

    The image was shared by the product director of Xiaomi, which was as  quickly removed from the social media website, Weibo. The image shot on the Mi 9 SE exhibited some bottles, but that’s not all the image contained. Upon zooming in to the right section of the image, a device with a pop-up camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack is clearly visible. Since no Redmi smartphone features a pop-up camera as of now, it is quite plausible that the smartphone is Redmi’s upcoming flagship, which will allegedly be called the “Redmi Pro 2”. 

    Redmi Note 7 Pro

    As per previous leaks, the Redmi Pro 2 will feature a similar design to the previously released Redmi Note 7 and the Note 7 Pro. Since the front camera is speculated to be housed in the pop-up mechanism, the device will feature a high screen-to-body ratio. As per images, the pop-up camera mechanism is present on the top left side of the smartphone, whereas the right side will house the 3.5mm headphone jack. The “Redmi Pro 2” is expected to sport a  gradient design on the back panel. Furthermore, it may have an in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming the standard for flagship smartphones.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

    It has been confirmed that the flagship smartphone will run on the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 855 chipset, which powers a multitude of flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. The chipset comprises of an octa-core Kryo 485 CPU and the Adreno 640 chip for graphics. The device is expected to sport a triple camera module, with a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor. Reports also suggest that the front camera of the smartphone will have 32 MP resolution. In terms of memory and storage, the base variant of the smartphone is expected to feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device may be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.   

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    As per previous leaks, the “Redmi Pro 2” will go on sale in China during the month of May 2019. The device is expected to be priced at CNY 2,499, which roughly translates to INR 25,600. The smartphone may make its way to India soon after its China launch. 

     

  • The Upcoming Redmi Y3 Will Have A 32 MP Selfie Camera

    The Upcoming Redmi Y3 Will Have A 32 MP Selfie Camera

    Xiaomi launched its first selfie focussed smartphone, the Redmi Y1 back in the year 2017. The device features a high-resolution front-facing camera and competitive specifications. The handset was followed by its successor, the Redmi Y2 the next year. A fresh tweet by a senior Xiaomi executive insinuates the launch of yet another successor, purportedly called the Redmi Y3 is imminent.

    Redmi Y3

    The upcoming smartphone from the company, the Redmi Y3 is expected to carry over a lot of features from its sibling, the Redmi Note 7. As previous versions of the selfie-centric series have featured a metal construction, the Redmi Y3 may also have a similar build. A 6.3-inch display with an FHD+ resolution is expected. Like its siblings, the device may have a waterdrop notch to maximise the screen to body ratio. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Y3 will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

    Reportedly, the upcoming Redmi Y3 will run on the 14nm based Snapdragon 660 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP and a 2MP depth sensor. The tweet by the senior Xiaomi executive reveals the device will have a 32MP selfie camera. In terms of memory and storage, the handset may be available in the following variants. 

    • 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
    Redmi Y2

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    Previous leaks of the Redmi Y3 revealed it will run on the latest MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone will support Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced the launch date and the price of the device, but it is expected to cost starting Rs. 9,999 and will launch later this month.  

  • Redmi Note 7 Pro With 6GB RAM To Go On Sale In India Starting Today

    Redmi Note 7 Pro With 6GB RAM To Go On Sale In India Starting Today

    Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 7 Pro with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage will go on sale starting today. The smartphone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 7 on February 28. It is the first smartphone phone that Redmi has launched in India after separating from its parent company Xiaomi. The device features a modern design and ambitious specifications with a lucrative price tag.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro: Where To Buy?

     

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    The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available at a price of Rs 16,999 for the version with 6GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will be available to order via flash sales on Flipkart and Mi.com from 12 noon on April 10. It will also be available offline from Mi Home outlets starting April 17. 

    Redmi Note 7 Pro: Specifications & Features

    To recall, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is a budget offering from the company and features a modern design with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the rear. The smartphone has a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 409 ppi. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device and it also supports face unlock technology.

    The Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It consists of the Kryo 460 CPU with two Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The CPU is paired with the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone is available in two variants, a 4GB+64GB variant and a 6GB+128GB model. It also has the Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor) for improving camera performance. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10 on top. Reputably, the device also supports memory expansion up too 256 GB via a microSD card. 

    The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual camera module on the back of the smartphone, which comprises of a primary 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5 MP depth sensor. Noteworthy, the Sony IMX586 sensor is found in higher-end devices like the Honor View 20. The camera also supports 4K recording at 30 fps. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP front-facing sensor with AI integration.

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    The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18W Quick Charge 4.0, although the device ships with a 10W charger in the box. As mentioned before, the device has an IR blaster, similar to the one seen in previous iterations of the smartphone. Biometric security is limited to a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is available in three colour options, Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black.

  • Xiaomi To Soon Launch An Affordable 4K 50 Inch TV In India

    Xiaomi To Soon Launch An Affordable 4K 50 Inch TV In India

    In the month of January this year, Xiaomi extended its Mi TV lineup in India by launching the 55-inch Mi TV 4X Pro and 43-inch Mi TV 4A Pro. Soon after their launch, the company launched yet another affordable TV, the 32 inch 4A Pro. According to a notable tipster on Twitter, the company is now planning to launch another TV, the 50-inch Mi TV 4A which has a 4K UHD display. 

    Mi TV 4A 50-Inch Features

    Interestingly, the Mi TV 4A 50-inch is not a new product as it was previously launched in China last year. Nevertheless, it offers most features that are expected of a 50 inch UHD television. According to the source, the upcoming TV will carry a different moniker in India and will be price below the Mi TV 4X Pro variants.

    In terms of design, the Mi TV 4A 50 inch has a sleek look with thin bezels surrounding the large display. The display panel has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 px and a static contrast ratio of 5000:1. It has a 178 degree wide viewing angle and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Noteworthy, the upcoming TV also supports HDR10+ content. Under the hood, it is kitted with the 64-bit Amlogic L962 chipset with four 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 cores along with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

    In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A has 802.11 Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, three HDMI ports, two USB ports, AV in, Ethernet port, and S/PDIF audio output. Similar to other Mi TV 4A models, the upcoming TV runs the company’s custom PatchWall UI which offers a wide variety of content in numerous languages.

    Mi TV 4A 50-Inch Price

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    The India specific pricing of the Mi TV 4A 50-Inch will be announced at the time of its official launch which is assumed to happen soon. Though, it can be priced similar to its Chinese counterpart which costs Yuan 2099 (Rs. 22,000).

  • Xiaomi Turns Nine, Top Disruptive Products From The Company

    Xiaomi Turns Nine, Top Disruptive Products From The Company

    With a humble beginning as a company that initially customised Android OS to simplify its usability, Xiaomi has now turned into a global brand that needs no introduction. It originated as a software company in the year 2010 which has now turned into a wildly successful conglomerate that offers products ranging from electronic goods to lifestyle products. On the 6th of April 2019, the company turned nine years old, on this auspicious occasion we congratulate Team Xiaomi and acknowledge their contribution in driving down the costs of technology and making them readily accessible to the masses. Here is a list of top disruptive electronic devices from the company that have had a massive effect on the modern era of gadgets:-    

    Mi 3

    Xiaomi Mi 3 was the first smartphone from the company that made its way into the Indian market in the year 2013. Due to its top tier specifications and an aggressive price, it quickly made its way into the hands of tech enthusiasts. The handset was launched at a price of Rs 13,999 in the country and it had similar specifications to Samsung’s flagship for the respective year, the Galaxy S4. Noteworthy, the Galaxy S4 was priced at Rs 41,500 which sounds outlandish in comparison the Mi 3. 

    Redmi 1s

    The Redmi 1s was the second device launched by Xiaomi in the country and clearly, it was the handset that changed it all for the company. The smartphone was priced at Rs 6,999 which had significantly superior specifications in comparison to its competitors. The main accrediting features that made the Redmi 1s highly successful was its large 4.7-inch display, Octa-Core SoC and the support for dual SIM cards. 

    Redmi Note 4G
    Redmi Note 4G

    The Redmi Note 4G was yet another notable smartphone from Xiaomi that had a huge influence in its flourishing journey. As the name suggests, it was the first 4G handset from Xiaomi in the country which gave it a worthy headstart in the rapidly booming generation of high speed internet telecom. In addition to 4G capabilities, the Redmi Note 4G also had a huge 5.5-inch display which was another factor that pulled customers towards the device.  

    Mi Mix 

    The Mi Mix was the original handset that gave us the glimpse of an all screen, bezel-less smartphone. The device has non-existent bezels on all sides except for a prominent chin at the bottom of the display. The chin not only inhabited the essential components of the display assembly but it was also occupied by the front-facing selfie camera. All in all, the Mi Mix was the smartphone which proved the possibility of developing a smartphone with ultra-thin bezels is possible. Therefore, it cannot be denied that the incipience of a high screen to body ratio smartphone was initiated by it.

    Black Shark 

    The Black Shark was the first gaming smartphone from Xiaomi which in its every aspect feels and perform what a gaming device should be like. In comparison to a conventional flagship smartphone, the Black Shark has a distinctive look with Green accents and LED light strips. The smartphone was designed and developed while keeping gaming enthusiasts in mind and it unquestionably accomplishes what the company advertises it to do. 

    Poco F1

    Another device, another segment disruptor from Xiaomi, the Poco F1 is a sub-US $ 300 smartphone that features the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Before the launch to this handset, similar features in such affordable smartphone were simply unheard of. Due to its flagship specifications and aggressive price tag, the handset turned a lot of heads globally. Though the smartphone has been plagued with a couple of issues like the lack of Widevine L1, it is the only device that offers this high value for money in its price bracket.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro

    The Note 7 Pro is a smartphone from the Redmi brand which separated from Xiaomi earlier this year. It is a device that has put Xiaomi on the global map which is again due to its first in the segment specifications like the Snapdragon 675 SoC. In addition to worthy specifications, the smartphone has top-notch build quality with glass on the front and the back which provides it with a premium feel which Redmi devices in the past skimped on. 

    Honourable Mentions

    Mi Band 

    Mi Band was the first wearable device from Xiaomi that offered the features of a high-end fitness tracker in an affordable and compact package. The band could track the sleep of the wearer and also track their calories. It successors the Mi Band 2 and Mi Band 3 have also been highly popular amongst customers due to an affordable price tag.  

    Mi Power Bank

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    Before the launch of the Mi Power Bank, the users had overwhelming options for a simple gadget which ranged in a wide price bracket. The Mi Power Bank accrediting to its praiseworthy build, reliable performance and competitive pricing became a sensational hit amongst the consumers. 

  • Xiaomi Cuts Off Support For Older Redmi Smartphones

    Xiaomi Cuts Off Support For Older Redmi Smartphones

    Redmi devices hold the status of being some of the most popular smartphones in the market, and Xiaomi has found a lot of success in the hands of Redmi devices. The company is known to launch smartphones with segment-disruptive specifications while keeping the prices budget aggressive. Recently, the Chinese manufacturer launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone with a 48MP camera, which received rave reviews worldwide. As per latest news, the company has decided to terminate support for older devices.

    Which Devices Will Be Affected?

    The Chinese technology company believes that this step will be a major part of executing the brand’s overall strategy. Furthermore, the Xiaomi states that cutting off future updates will ensure the stability of older devices. The list of the devices which will be a part of this step are listed below:

    The company adds that its present devices won’t be affected because of this strategy. The fact that the company is terminating support to its older devices indicates towards the underlying theory that even though Xiaomi is known to tweak its MIUI to provide the most recent updates on the older generation of devices, there comes a time that the smartphone’s hardware may become obsolete. Consequently, such a situation may lead to degradation of user experience on that particular device, which is definitely not the aim of any smartphone brand. 

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    Xiaomi also recommended its old users to upgrade to the latest stable ROM if they are running the developer versions of ROM on the aforementioned devices. To the joy of users, the company announced a future program, which will allow users to beta test the stable versions of developer ROMs before their full release on the respective smartphones.

  • Redmi Pro 2 Leaks With Snapdragon 855 SoC And Pop Up Selfie Camera

    Redmi Pro 2 Leaks With Snapdragon 855 SoC And Pop Up Selfie Camera

    Earlier this year, Redmi parted itself from Xiaomi to turn into an entirely independent brand. The first smartphones launched by the newly separated brand include the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro which have received favourable reviews globally. The company has been long rumoured to launch a flagship level smartphone with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Key details about the upcoming device have leaked on the Chinese social media website, Weibo which states the handset will carry the Redmi Pro 2 moniker. 

    Redmi Pro 2 Features

    According to the leak, the Redmi Pro 2 will have a similar design language to its younger siblings, the Redmi Note 7 and the Note 7 Pro. The leak exhibits a smartphone with a high screen to body ratio and gradient style back. Noteworthy, the smartphone does not feature a notch on top of the display instead it has a popup selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. Unlike the previously launched Redmi smartphones, the upcoming handset features a triple rear camera setup. The leak states that out of the three rear facing cameras, one is a 48 MP sensor.

     
    Vivo V15 Pro With Pop Up Camera

    Another significant feature that the Redmi 2 Pro is reported to have is an in-display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming the industry standard amongst flagship devices. As previously mentioned, the smartphone will be kitted with the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using a 7nm fabrication process. This makes the chipset highly power efficient resulting in a longer battery backup. Other details including the screen size, battery capacity and connectivity options will only be revealed once the handset is officially announced.

    Credibility of the Leak And Launch Date

    As the leak comes from a public source, its credibility is hard to assess. However, Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lei Jun was previously spotted next to an unfamiliar smartphone which is alleged to be the Redmi 2 Pro. Notably, the aforementioned device looks similar to the one from the freshly leaked poster. Hence, the leak has high plausibility of turning out true.

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    Unfortunately, the launch date of the smartphone is currently unavailable and we will have patiently until the company makes a public announcement about it. 

  • Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    Xiaomi is undoubtedly one of the most well-known names when it is about affordable electronic products. The company has freshly announced that it will be hosting the Mi Fan Festival for the year 2019. The sale will be conducted from today, the 4th to the 6th of April. During the time period, the company will be offering a few of its products at a discounted price. Here are all the top deals available during the Mi Fan Festival Sale 2019.

    Redmi 6 Pro

    The Redmi 6 Pro, launched last year has been discounted by up to Rs. 3,500 from its MRP. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 7,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available at a price of Rs. 9,999. 

    To recall, the Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.8-inch display with a notch. In terms of performance, the smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. A 4000mAh battery powers the device and the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the Redmi 6 Pro has a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP camera for selfies.

    Mi A2

    The Xiaomi Mi A2 is the second smartphone from the company and is the successor to the Mi A1. During the Mi Fan Festival, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 11,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 15,999. Buying the device from Amazon will also get the users an extra Rs. 2,000 on exchanging their old smartphone.

    Xiaomi Mi A2

    To recollect, the Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 660 Octa-core SoC. It is powered by a 3010mAh battery which supports fast charging. As mentioned before, the Mi A2 is Android One certified which implies that it has a clean, stock UI atop Android 9 Pie. For optics, there is a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. The front facing camera is a 20MP sensor. 

    Redmi Y2

    The selfie focussed smartphone from Xiaomi, the Redmi Y2 also will be available at a reduced price in the sale. It will start at Rs 7,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard memory has been priced at Rs. 9,999 for a limited time. This makes the smartphone available at a discount of Rs. 3,500 from its MRP.

    The Redmi Y2 is the successor to the Redmi Y1 and features a 5.99-inch display with HD+ resolution. It runs on the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset and is powered by a 3080mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, there is a dual 12MP + 5MP camera set up at the back while a 16MP sensor is responsible for selfies.

    Redmi Note 5 Pro

    The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched last year and still remains a good buy for anyone looking for a smartphone with competitive specifications at an affordable price. During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, it will be discounted up to Rs. 6,000 from its MRP. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 10,999. The variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available for Rs. 11,999 for a limited time.

    To recall, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC and is powered by a 4000mAh battery. At the time of launch, it has Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box but has since been updated to Android 8 Oreo. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front camera housed above the display.

    Xiaomi Smart TVs

    During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, Xiaomi is also heavily discounting its range of smart TVs. The 55-inch UHD Android TV will be available at a special price of Rs. 45,999. During the sale, the 42-inch and the 32-inch Android TVs will also be available to purchase at a price of Rs. 29,999 and Rs. 12,999 respectively.

    Other Xiaomi Products

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    Xiaomi is also making other items like Mi Powerbanks, Mi headphones, speakers and the Mi Soundbar available for the Mi Fan Festival 2019. While the range of power banks start from Rs. 899, the audio products from the company will start from Rs. 399. The Mi TV soundbar is priced at Rs 4,999.

  • Xiaomi Granted Patent For Smartphones With Bottom Notch

    Xiaomi Granted Patent For Smartphones With Bottom Notch

    Another day, another company granted patents for unconventional and bizarre smartphones. Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi has been granted patents for two unusual smartphones by the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) that have dual front cameras and notch on the bottom of the display. 

    Patent Revelations

    It is not the first time that Xiaomi has placed the camera at the bottom of a smartphone’s display. The last handset that had similar selfie camera placement was the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. It is apparent that putting a selfie camera at the bottom of the display helps to minimise the obstruction that a conventional notch at the top of the display causes. In simpler words, most consumers are programmed to read from top to bottom and placing the notch that accommodates the selfie camera at the bottom of the display will indeed result in reducing the intrusion caused by one. 

    The patents granted to Xiaomi exhibit smartphones with minimal bezels around the display which provide the device with a high screen to body ratio. Both the patents granted by Xiaomi have dual front cameras, however, the position of these sensors is entirely different on them. The first patent has a rectangular notch at the bottom which houses a couple of selfie cameras. On the other hand, the second patent has two separate notches on either bottom side. Furthermore, the rear of smartphones on the two patents is also disparate. The smartphone with a single notch has a back that tapers towards the side while the other device has a completely flat back panel. Both smartphones also have rear mounted dual cameras which are placed on the top left side. 

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    It is hard to speculate the features or launch date of the aforementioned devices as Xiaomi is yet to make any comments about their development or existence. 

  • Xiaomi Mi A3, Here’s All You Need To Know

    Xiaomi Mi A3, Here’s All You Need To Know

    The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is looking towards launching their new smartphone in India in the year 2019. The company launched its latest flagship device, the Mi 9 in the month of February, which received rave reviews. Xiaomi is also expected to unveil another smartphone in the near future, which is speculated to be a toned down variant of the Mi 9. Rumoured to be the Mi 9X, the smartphone will release as the Mi A3 in India, which will be the successor to the Mi A2 launched in 2018. The device will have comparable specifications to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, but will probably have Android One as the operating system on the device.

    Mi A3 Specifications 

    Xiaomi Mi A2The rumoured Mi A3 is expected to sport a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The display panel of the upcoming smartphone will have a Full HD resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The unreleased smartphone is also reported to have an in display fingerprint scanner, in order to meet the market norms.

    The Mi A3 is expected to run on the 11 nm Snapdragon 675 SoC, which is one of the latest chipsets in the market. It comprises of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. Also, it may feature 6GB RAM and 64 GB of storage. The smartphone will supposedly sport a 32 MP front camera which will be housed inside the notch on top of the display. In terms of the rear camera, the device is speculated to have a triple camera setup which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8 MP depth sensor and 13 MP super wide angle sensor.

    The Mi A3 may be powered by a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging support. As mentioned before, the smartphone is expected to run on Android One, guaranteeing software updates for the next two years. As far as the looks go, the Mi A3 may sport a 2.5D holographic glass panel, which will enhance the look of the smartphone.

    Mi A3 Expected Availability And Price

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    The Mi A3 is estimated to be priced under INR 18,000 since no official statement from the company is available yet. The device may or may not be launched in other variants. Reports suggest that the Mi A3 will hit the markets in the first half of the year 2019. Consequently, the customers won’t have to wait very long for the release of the device. 

     

  • Redmi Partners With Marvel For Avengers: Endgame Movie

    Redmi Partners With Marvel For Avengers: Endgame Movie

    Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi separated from its parent company to exist independently as a brand back in the month of January. Redmi then launched two new smartphones, named Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro in the Indian and Chinese market. While the smartphones were received well with the users, the company didn’t do anything significantly different for the devices to stand out from the crowd. In a fresh announcement, Redmi has partnered up with Marvel Studios, a production house best known for their superhero movies, before the latter’s new release titled ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

    What Does The Partnership Mean?

    Redmi’s official account posted an update a while ago on Chinese social networking website Weibo announcing the aforementioned partnership. Marvel Studios is all set to release its next movie, which is said to be one of the most highly anticipated releases of all time. Unfortunately, the companies didn’t reveal further details regarding the collaboration. But it is expected that Redmi may be planning to launch an Avengers special edition smartphone sometime near the movie’s release. While the movie will release in China on April 24, it will be available to watch for the rest of the world on April 26.

    The partnership between Redmi and Marvel is not the first time a company has partnered with a production house before a major movie release. OnePlus last year also partnered with Marvel Studios and released a special Avengers edition OnePlus 6 smartphone. This was done to commemorate the production house’s major release that year titled ‘Avengers: Infinity War’.

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    Xiaomi, the parent company of Redmi also released a special edition Mi 9 last month in partnership with a movie named ‘Alita: Battle Angel’. A special or a limited edition smartphone is usually seen as a collector’s item and is really popular among fans of the said movie. A partnership between Redmi and Marvel is a surprising move and expected to get a positive response from the fans of both companies.

  • MIUI 11 To Get Extreme Battery Saving Mode And More

    MIUI 11 To Get Extreme Battery Saving Mode And More

    Earlier this year, Xiaomi announced that it had started development of the upcoming version of its custom UI, MIUI 11. While addressing questions asked users, company executives beamed some light on the key features of the anticipated update. 

    MIUI 11 Updates and Feature

    Although system icons on the current MIUI are well illustrated, they have largely remained the same since MIUI 6. The company did introduce some changes with the latest MIUI 10 update, however, they are not very significant. Therefore, in order to tackle the visual fatigue, the company is planning to use new icons and further enhance the user experience reported Xiaomi’s Product Manager, Liu Ming. 

    Another vital feature that will make its way with the upcoming MIUI 11 is the all new ultimate power saving mode. As the name suggests this will help extend the battery backup of the device once the battery capacity reaches a certain level. The feature when toggled will turn off all non-essential functions on the device and will switch its display into the black and white mode.

    Furthermore, the MIUI 11 update will have enhanced Dark Mode support. In simpler words, the support for dark mode will further extend to third party applications including internet browsers. The update is also reported to add support for running applications in small windows which will help in boosting productivity. 

    Release Date and Supported Devices

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    The consumer-ready MIUI 11 update is expected to be rolled in the 27th of June this year. A leak from the past suggested that most devices in Xiaomi’s current lineup will be eligible for the update which include the following devices:

    • Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5A
    • Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A
    • Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro

     

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