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  • Xiaomi’s Foldable Smartphone Spotted In Official Video Promo

    Xiaomi’s Foldable Smartphone Spotted In Official Video Promo

    The era of foldable smartphones is upon us, with 2019 being the year that fans across the globe will get their hands on foldable devices from brands like Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi. Previously, a video was showcased which showed Xiaomi’s VP using the company’s first foldable smartphone. When it was announced that the Chinese company may not release it’s foldable device anytime soon, the fan chatter died a bit. However, the expectation bar may have been raised again, as a video teaser was posted on Xiaomi’s official Weibo page. And it showcased the foldable Xiaomi smartphone in all its glory.

    Showcased Features

    In hindsight, the new teaser drops a lot of hints, the major one being the fact that Xiaomi may debut the foldable market in the smartphone very soon. The 10-second video teaser shows the device being handled by a user in both the “flat” mode and the “folded” mode. Noteworthy, the fact that the device is folded from both the edges may lead to the device being more portable and compact than its competitors. It may also mean that the smartphone has a bigger screen size than other foldable devices.

    Another feature that was showcased in the video was the gesture control in the foldable smartphone. The feature seemed very handy for a device it’s size, especially when it is switched to the tablet mode. Also, the speed at which the phone was folded into the smartphone mode was also remarkable, considering that it literally shrunk to half its size in the blink of an eye.

    Expected Pricing & Availability

    Also Read: Huawei P30 Lite Goes On Pre Order In The Phillipines

    The Xiaomi foldable smartphone is expected to run on the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is the norm for any flagship smartphone right now. The device’s foldable display is speculated to be co-developed by Visionox, as per reports. The device may debut in the second quarter of 2019, and users may witness its first launch in China. As far as pricing is concerned, the foldable smartphone may be priced aggressively as compared to other upcoming foldable smartphones. Seeing as how the Galaxy Fold from Samsung is priced at US$ 1,980, Xiaomi may adopt almost half the price of the same, placing it at under US$ 1000.

  • Flagship Redmi Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 Leaks Online

    Flagship Redmi Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 Leaks Online

    Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi to exist as an independent brand back in the month of January. It also announced a while ago that a flagship smartphone from the Redmi brand will release this year. Fresh leaks on Chinese social networking website Weibo have revealed what the specifications of the aforementioned device may be and when it will launch. Unfortunately, it does not mention what the smartphone will be called.

    Redmi’s Flagship Smartphone

    According to the leak, the smartphone will be the most powerful Redmi has ever made. It will have an all-glass design similar to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, complete with a gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It will have a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution and is expected to have minimal bezels on all sides with a waterdrop notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology. 

    The leak claims that the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor like the Note 7 Pro; combined with an 8MP and a 13MP sensor. For selfies, it will have a 32MP sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone will feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for the base model.

    Also read: Huawei Launches P30, P30 Pro With Periscopic Lens

    Reports further insinuate that the Redmi flagship will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It is expected to run on the latest MIUI 10 based on top of current Android 9 Pie. The leak reveals the device will be priced starting CNY 2499 (Rs. 25,600). It may be available starting the month of May in China with an India launch expected soon after.

  • Xiaomi POCO F1 Gets Dark Mode Via MIUI Beta Update

    Xiaomi POCO F1 Gets Dark Mode Via MIUI Beta Update

    Xiaomi’s POCO F1 is highly popular in the smartphone market owing to its aggressive pricing and high-end specifications that will give premium brands a run for their money.  Since the release of the device, Xiaomi hasn’t been lenient at all regarding necessary software updates for the device, instead, the Chinese manufacturer is taking every possible step to keep the device at par, or even ahead of its competition. With Xiaomi providing updates for Widevine support, Slow-mo videos at 960 fps and Game Turbo Feature, POCO F1 users are more than elated with the features they are receiving via regular updates. Now, the company is rolling out a dark mode update in the closed MIUI Beta for the POCO F1.

    What Is Dark Mode?

    Dark Mode is slowly becoming an integral part of every application and operating system because it is easy on the eyes and conserves smartphone battery, especially on OLED devices. Apps like Firefox, Opera, Twitch and Telegram have already adopted this style, and companies are regularly adding dark mode support to new applications and software. A system-wide update is now rolling out to groups of POCO F1 users who have the latest open beta available on their device. This feature will enable users to implement a darker colour palette in the system (including the menus, system backgrounds and notification bars) and apps which are compatible with dark mode.

    How To Enable Dark Mode On POCO F1?

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 9X Leaks Before Official Announcement

    Users can even apply the dark theme to their system applications, such as Gallery, messaging, phone and contacts. To experience the dark mode on their devices, users can go to the Display menu in Settings and turn on the dark mode. Noteworthy, the MIUI global beta must bear the version number 10.9.3.25, otherwise the button for toggling the dark mode wouldn’t be visible. If users do not wish to update the UI, they can use the MI Flash tool to flash the update package on their device via an unlocked bootloader. It is advisable to take a backup of all the data on the device before updating the smartphone.

     

  • Xiaomi launches The Mi Notebook Air In China

    Xiaomi launches The Mi Notebook Air In China

    Xiaomi has launched the updated Mi Notebook Air at an event in China today. The new notebook boasts of a lightweight design and updated specifications. It is the successor to the original Mi Notebook Air which was launched in December last year. Notably, the latest device weighs 1.07Kg, which is significantly lighter than the Apple MacBook Air from the yesteryear, which weighs 1.25Kg. The device has been launched in two different models.

    Mi Notebook Air 2019

    The update to the Mi Notebook Air has been only on the hardware side. The device has been renewed to the latest Intel 8th Generation Processors. Both the models have a 12.5-inch display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The design is similar to its predecessor, complete with a metal body and slim bezels around the display. There are speakers tuned Harman, which is a reputed brand in the audio department. Xiaomi claims that the battery backup on the device is better than the last generation and it can charge from 0 to 50 percent in 35 minutes.

    The first model of the Mi Notebook Air runs on the Intel Core M3 processor which is coupled with 4GB of RAM and an option of either 128GB or 256GB of SATA SSD storage. The second variant has an 8th gen Intel Core i5 processor combined with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of SATA SSD storage. In terms of ports, the device features a USB Type-C port; combined with two USB Type-A ports and a headphone jack. 

    Pricing & Availability

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    The updated Mi Notebook Air for the year 2019 will be available in two colour options, namely Gold and Silver. The base variant with Intel Core M3, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage has been priced at CNY 3599 (Rs. 36,960). The model with Intel Core M3 processor, 4GB RAM and 256GB storage will cost CNY 3999 (Rs. 41,068). The top end variant with Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and 256GB storage has been priced at CNY 4299 (Rs. 44,149).

  • Xiaomi Mi 9X Leaks Before Official Announcement

    Xiaomi Mi 9X Leaks Before Official Announcement

    Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 9 in the month of February which has been received a warm welcome. A specced down variant of the top tier headphone, the Mi 9x has leaked before its official announcement. The details of the unreleased smartphone were shared by an unidentified Chinese source. Even though the source remains anonymous, the specifications look legit.

    Mi 9X aka Millet 9x
    Xiaomi Mi9

    According to the leak, the Mi 9x sports a 6.4 inch AMOLED display that has a waterdrop notch up top. The display panel of the upcoming smartphone has a Full HD resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Like the elder Mi 9, the unreleased smartphone is also reported to have an in display fingerprint sensor.

    Xiaomi Mi9

    Under the hood, the Mi 9X will be kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone has a 32 MP front selfie camera which is destined to be housed inside the notch on top of the display. The device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8 MP sensor and 13 MP super wide angle sensor.

    Xiaomi Mi9

    The Mi 9X is powered by a 3300 mAh battery which supports QC 4.0+ 18W fast charging. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with MIUI 10. The source did not provide much detail about the looks of the unreleased smartphone. However, it states that the Mi 9X will be around 7.5 mm thick and will have a 2.5d holographic glass panel. 

    Mi 9X Price, Launch and Variants
    Xiaomi Mi9

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    The Mi 9X will have an estimated starting price of CNY 1699 (Rs 17,400) for the base 6 GB RAM + 64 GB variant. Moreover, the company is also expected to launch the smartphone in other storage variants. The source claims that the upcoming device will be released in the month of April. Pleasingly, we won’t have to wait for long as the expected launch month is nearing fast.  

  • Xiaomi 100W Super Charge Can Fully Charge A 4000 mAh Smartphone in 17 Minutes

    Xiaomi 100W Super Charge Can Fully Charge A 4000 mAh Smartphone in 17 Minutes

    A few years ago, customers paid less importance to the charging speed of a smartphone. However, times have changed, and so have the charging speeds. Where charging speed was just a small value in the specifications somewhere, it has become a key selling point for smartphones these days. With the advancement of technology, charging times have reduced greatly on modern smartphones. Some proprietary technologies used by OEMs on their devices include OnePlus’s Dash Charge, Motorola’s Turbo Charging and Oppo’s SuperVOOC charge. Currently, the fastest wired charger is the aforementioned SuperVOOC 50W charger (10V/5A), but there is a new contender on the scene, and it’s Xiaomi.

    About Super Charge Turbo

    Xiaomi is planning to unveil its Super Charge Turbo technology at an official event on March 26. Exceptionally, the new technology will be capable of charging a 4,000 mAh battery in a record 17 minutes. This was showcased in a Weibo post by Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin, where a 100W charger running at 20V/5A was juicing up a device which supposedly looks like a Redmi smartphone.

    The battery charge percentage was progressing at a never-seen-before speed as the timer hit 17 minutes. Moreover, the company was comparing its Super Charge charging speed with the aforementioned Oppo’s SuperVOOC charge speed in the video. Remarkably, and as expected, the Oppo smartphone was able to attain a battery charge of 65% in the time that the Redmi device hit full charge. Noteworthy, the Oppo device has a battery of 3,700 mAh, while the Redmi handset is labelled with a 4,000 mAh battery capacity.

    Competition And Innovation

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    Xiaomi currently has support for up to 27W wired charging, so this is certainly an enormous jump for the company. Even though the technology is not viable enough to be commercialized anytime soon, the latest innovation by Xiaomi may become a trendsetter for other brands in the arena. For instance, Huawei’s 55W Super Charge will be able to juice up the Mate X to 100% in under 35 minutes. High-Speed charging across a wide range of devices may not be supported for now, but more information will be available when Xiaomi officially announces the Super Charge Turbo technology.

  • Xiaomi Poco F1 Gets Game Turbo Mode For Better Gaming Performance

    Xiaomi Poco F1 Gets Game Turbo Mode For Better Gaming Performance

    Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 smartphone last year in India. The device was an instant success owing to its competitive, flagship specifications at a lucrative price. In a recent software update to the handset, the company has added the Game Turbo mode. This should enable better performance on the smartphone for gaming or similar resource-intensive tasks. 

    Game Turbo Mode On Poco F1

    In the latest update to the MIUI 10 operating system on the Poco F1, the company has added a Game Turbo Mode for the smartphone. The feature is responsible for optimizing the CPU power and the RAM of the device according to the game running on it. The performance is also balanced according to a particular game scene. So, for example, if a game has an area that has a lot of textures and layers, which usually is graphically intensive, then the CPU and GPU load will be increased. In the case of a graphically challenged environment, the load on the performance will be reduced.

    Xiaomi Poco F1

    To recall, Poco F1 was launched as the most affordable smartphone in the market with the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset was seen in many Android flagship devices last year and has an Octa-core CPU with Adreno 630 for graphics. The frame of the handset is made from polycarbonate. The front is dominated by a 6.18 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels on all sides, barring a significant chin and wide notch on the front. For biometrics and security, there is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

    The Poco F1 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a secondary 5MP sensor for depth effects. For selfies, there is a 20MP camera with f/2.0 aperture housed in the notch up front. For memory and storage, it is available in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

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    As far as pricing is concerned, Poco F1 has received a temporary price slash which makes the prices of the smartphone start from Rs 19,999 for the version with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. The variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage starts at Rs. 20,999. The model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage will be available for Rs. 27,999. 

  • Redmi Go First Sale In India Today

    Redmi Go First Sale In India Today

    Xiaomi launched its most affordable smartphone, Redmi Go at an event in India on the 19th of March. It is the first device from the company to run on the Android Go initiative of the Android Operating System. The handsets under the program have low-end hardware so the lighter version of the OS ensures they run smoothly and last longer. The Xiaomi Redmi Go will have its first sale in the Indian market and will be available online.

    Redmi Go: Price, Where To Buy?

    Click Here to buy the Redmi Go from Flipkart

    The Redmi Go has been priced at Rs. 4,499 and will be available at 2 PM today on Flipkart and Xiaomi’s online store. The smartphone will be sold in flash sales and will also be available to purchase from offline retail stores soon.

    Redmi Go: Specifications & Features

    The Redmi Go, as mentioned above, is the most affordable smartphone from Xiaomi yet. The device has a similar design language to the Redmi 5A which was launched back in the year 2017. The Redmi Go has a polycarbonate body with significant bezels on the front. It has a 5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. The display has a pixel density of 296 ppi and a maximum brightness of 380 nits. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Go relies on standard Android security options including numerical pin and pattern lock as it lacks a physical fingerprint scanner.

    Under the hood, the Redmi Go runs on the 28nm Snapdragon 425 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 308 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an 8MP primary camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.0. For selfies, there is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front. For memory and storage, the Redmi Go has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

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    The Redmi Go has a 3000mAh battery with 5W charging support via the bottom mounted micro-USB port. The smartphone supports dedicated microSD cards of up to 256GB in capacity and runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition. Xiaomi claims the device supports major languages spoken in the country and the Google voice assistant has native Hindi and Hinglish support.

    Click Here to buy the Redmi Go from Flipkart

  • Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite To Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanners

    Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite To Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanners

    Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Android One smartphone last year. The smartphones under the initiative by Google run clean, stock UI with promised software updates for at least two years. While the company also launched the Mi A2 Lite alongside the device, it made its way into the Indian market as the MIUI running Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi will most likely launch the successor of the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite this year. Fresh reports claim the new smartphones, presumably, the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

    The Findings

    A report claimed that Xiaomi is testing the hardware of three devices. The first two smartphones discovered are codenamed “bamboo_sprout” and “cosmos_sprout“. All the Google Play certified devices under the Android One program usually carry the “sprout” suffix which leads to believe the Android One certification of the said handsets. Another smartphone, codenamed “pyxis” has been reported to be arriving with the aforementioned smartphones. This is reported to be the Chinese variant of the Mi A3 Lite. Notably, Xiaomi has released an MIUI enabled version of its Android One smartphones for the Chinese market. The first one was the Mi 5X, which was the Chinese variant of the Mi A1. Likewise, the Mi A2 was launched in the country as the Mi 6X.

    All three smartphones, namely the Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are being reportedly tested with “fod” which is a vendor term for an in-display fingerprint scanner. This leads the speculation that the aforementioned devices will have this feature. As the handsets are supposed to be affordable, the sensor will most likely be optical as an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner like in the Samsung Galaxy S10 require an upscale OLED display. 

    Specifications

    Xiaomi Mi A2

    While specifications of the Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite aren’t known yet, they are expected to feature a similar design language to the current Xiaomi and Redmi lineup. A glass sandwich design is expected like the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. There may be a waterdrop notch on the front surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. Under the hood, the Mi A3 may run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 like the Redmi Note 7 Pro or the newly announced Snapdragon 712 SoC. The Mi A3 Lite may have the 14nm Snapdragon 660 chipset like the Redmi Note 7.

    In terms of optics, the Mi A3, A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are all expected to have a 32MP selfie camera. This is the same size of sensor found in the Vivo V15 Pro but Xiaomi’s solution will reportedly use pixel binning to combine four pixels into one to create an effective 8MP resolution for images. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the rear cameras but the smartphones may feature a dual camera setup. The Mi A3 and the 7X are expected to have a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor at the back like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. 

    Pricing & Availability

    Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite

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    The Xiaomi Mi A3 and A3 Lite are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019. Expected prices of the smartphones hint at a price of around Rs. 13,999 for the Mi A3 Lite and Rs. 17,999 for the Mi A3 in India.

  • Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Gets Bluetooth Certification, To Launch Soon

    Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Gets Bluetooth Certification, To Launch Soon

    Xiaomi Mi Band is one of the most popular fitness bands available in the market currently. It offers a mix of competitive features at a lucrative price. Its latest iteration, Mi Band 3 was launched in India last year. It was expected that Xiaomi will release a successor to the fitness band this year with updated specs and features. Fresh leaks reveal that a Mi Band 4 is indeed in the works and may launch soon. The fitness band has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). 

    Mi Band 4

    The Mi Band 4 is expected to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The listing mentions the presence of Bluetooth v5.0 Low Energy, which is an upgrade over the v4.2 Low Energy found on the Mi Band 3. This change suggests better connectivity on the new fitness band by Xiaomi. Unfortunately, other details about the wearable device aren’t available yet, but going by the company’s track record, It may feature a bigger display than the 0.78 OLED touchscreen display found in the previous version. 

    The listing also mentions NFC in the name of the Mi Band 4, so the fitness band may have the connectivity feature built in. However, the NFC variant may only be released in certain global markets. Another new addition on the band is expected to be better and more expansive fitness tracking capabilities. The fitness band is reported to have Electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities like the one found in Apple Watch Series 4. But unlike the Apple Watch, the fitness band from Xiaomi might have a limited ECG functionality owing to its affordability. 

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    Xiaomi has been known to price its devices aggressively, and the Mi Band 4 is expected to be no different. The Mi Band 3 and its predecessors were launched at a price of Rs. 1,999 in India. It is this suggested that the upcoming Mi Band 4 will also be priced similar.

  • Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro To Go On Sale In India Once Again Today

    Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro To Go On Sale In India Once Again Today

    Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi launched the greatly awaited budget smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India on February 28. The smartphones offer a new design language for the series, combined with competitive specifications and a lucrative price. Both smartphones will once again go on sale in the country today.

    Where To Buy?

    The Redmi Note 7 will be available at a price of Rs 9,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 11,999. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available at a price of Rs 13,999 for the version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 16,999. Both smartphones will be available to order via flash sales on Flipkart and Mi.com from 12 noon on March 20. 

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 

    Redmi Note 7 & Note 7 Pro

    To recall, the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are budget offerings from the company and feature a modern design with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the rear. Both smartphones have a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top, referred to by the company as ‘Dot Notch’. 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 devices and they also support face unlock technology.

    The main difference between the two smartphones is under the hood, while the Redmi Note 7 runs on the 14nm Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU; the Note 7 Pro has an 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which also consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. While both smartphones have dual rear cameras, the optics differ significantly. The Redmi Note 7 has a 12MP main sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a secondary 2MP depth sensor; while the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor. Both the devices have a 13MP front-facing camera housed in the notch on top of the display.

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    In terms of battery, both the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. They both also run on the latest MIUI 10 on top of the current Android 9 Pie, have an IR blaster on top, support microSD cards up to 256GB and have the 3.5mm headphone jack. 

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 

  • Xiaomi Redmi Go Launched In India

    Xiaomi Redmi Go Launched In India

    Xiaomi at an event has launched the Android Go based smartphone, Redmi Go in India. It is the first smartphone from the company to run on the Android Go platform from Google. The devices under the initiative generally have low-end hardware and a skimmed down variant of the Android operating system which provides an optimised performance. Notably, the Redmi Go was first launched back in February in the Philippines.

    Design & Features

    The Redmi Go is the most affordable smartphone in the company’s portfolio. It has a polycarbonate body with significant bezels on the front. It measures 40.4 x 70.1 x 8.35mm and weighs 137g. It has a 5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. The display has a pixel density of 296 ppi and a maximum brightness of 380 nits. 

    Under the hood, the Redmi Go has been kitted with the Snapdragon 425 SoC which is manufactured using the 28nm fabrication process. The chipset has a Quad-core CPU and Adreno 308 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an 8MP primary camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.0. For selfies, there is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front. For memory and storage, the Redmi Go is available with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.

    The Redmi Go packs in a 3000mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The smartphone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box. It also has a dedicated microSD support for memory expansion up to 256GB. The Redmi Go also supports more than 20 regional languages and supports the Google Assistant in Hindi.

    Pricing & Availability

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    The Redmi Go has been launched at a price of Rs. 4,499. The smartphone will be available starting March 22 online on Flipkart and Mi.com. Offline sales will be handled by the company’s Mi Home outlets.

     

  • Xiaomi Launches The Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC

    Xiaomi Launches The Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC

    Xiaomi launched the Black Shark gaming smartphone in the month of April last year which was followed up by the slightly specced up Black Shark Helo. After teasing its successor for a long time, the Black Shark 2 has been officially announced. The newly launched device has proper gaming pedigree with up to date features from the year 2019. 

    Black Shark 2 Design and Specifications

    The Black Shark 2 like its predecessors has an unconventional design with a distinctive design on the rear and a large screen display on the front. The smartphone measures 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm and weighs in at a hefty 205 grams. It sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is surrounded by thin bezels on all sides. The smartphone’s display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display panel can reach brightness levels of upto 430 nits and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

     

    Noteworthy, the AMOLED display also supports pressure sensitive controls which means the amount of pressure applied to the screen while playing games would affect the on-screen controls. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device it also features an on display fingerprint sensor. Talking further about the design of the Black Shark 2, its right side houses the power button and a shark slider which when toggled turns on gaming mode for optimised performance while the left side houses the volume rockers. The bottom of the device houses the USB Type-C port that can be used for charging and data transfer. To keep the temperature of the device under check while running heavy gaming it also has a vapour cooling chamber.

    The rear of the Black Shark 2 has a unique design with green coloured lines that run along the sides. The rear panel also harbours the company logo and dual camera setup. The dual camera setup consists of a 48 MP sensor, 12 MP sensor and an LED Flash which can also capture 2160p videos at 30 fps. It also has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera which is placed in the bezel above the display. The front camera can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. 

    Under the hood, the Black Shark 2 features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU along Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging upto 27 W. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and GPS.

    Black Shark 2 Price, Colours and Storage Options

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    The Black Shark 2 is available in two colour options which include Frozen Silver and Shadow Black. The price for different variants of the smartphone are as follows:

    • 6 GB + 128 GB – ¥3199 (Rs 32,600)
    • 8 GB + 128 GB – ¥3499 (Rs 35,700)
    • 12 GB + 256 GB – ¥4199 (Rs 42,800)

    Even though the company has not shared any details about its launch in India, it is likely to be launched soon in the country.

     

  • Redmi 7 With Snapdragon 632 SoC Launched In China

    Redmi 7 With Snapdragon 632 SoC Launched In China

    At an event held in China, Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi has launched its latest smartphone, the Redmi 7. It was announced alongside the Redmi Note 7 Pro which was launched in India last month. The newly launched Redmi 7 features a modern design, competitive specifications and a lucrative price.

    Redmi 7 Design & Features

    The Redmi 7 measures 158.65 × 76.43 × 8.47mm and weighs 180g. The smartphone has a 3D gradient design at the back and minimal bezels on the front and a waterdrop notch which the company calls ‘Dot Notch’. It has a 6.26-inch display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The device runs on the latest MIUI 10 based on top of Android 9 Pie. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

    Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using 14 nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. For optics, the smartphone features dual-rear cameras consisting of a 12MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2; combined with a 2MP depth sensor for taking portrait mode photos. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. As far as memory and storage are concerned, the Redmi 7 will arrive in the following variants:

    • 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB 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. The device also has a P2i coating for protection against accidental liquid splashes.

    Redmi 7 Price

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    The Redmi 7 will start at CNY 699 (Rs. 7,148) for the base variant with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage. The version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage is priced at CNY 799 (Rs. 8,170). The top end variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage is priced at CNY 999 (Rs. 10,216).

  • Xiaomi Poco F2 Running Android Q Spotted On Geekbench

    Xiaomi Poco F2 Running Android Q Spotted On Geekbench

    Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 last year which due to its flagship features and aggressive pricing turned a lot of heads globally. The company has been long awaited to launch its successor with upgraded features. Pleasingly, the Poco F2 with up to date features has been spotted on the benchmarking website, Geekbench.

    Xiaomi Poco F2

    The Geekbench listing of an unreleased Xiaomi smartphone was uploaded on March 16 which clearly mentions its name, the Xiaomi Poco F2. The device registers a single core score of 1776 points and a multi core score of 6097 points. Shockingly, both the single core and multi core scores of the Poco F2 are significantly less in comparison to that of the Poco F1. For reference, the Poco F1 registered a single core score of 2451 points and a multi core score of 8998 points in our tests.

    Intriguingly, the Poco F2 runs on the Android Q operating system which is the successor to Android Pie from the yesteryear. It runs the “msmnile” SoC which is the codename for Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. Surprisingly the device only has 4 GB of RAM. The considerably lower Geekbench score and only 4 GB of RAM hint that this could be a lite variant of the Poco F2. To further strengthen the claim about this being a lite variant, it must be noted that even the Poco F1 was offered with at least 6 GB of RAM. Therefore, the feasibility of this being an affordable lite variant is quite high. Other details including the battery capacity, camera resolution, screen size and price of the upcoming device will only be publicised once it is officially unveiled by the company. 

    Xiaomi Poco F2 Launch Date

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    It is hard to speculate a launch date of the Poco F2 or the Poco F2 Lite as Xiaomi has maintained silence about the launch of these devices till now. However, going by the company’s annual update cycle they are likely to be launched in the second half of 2019. 

     

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