Category: Xiaomi

HD Renders Of Xiaomi CC9e Reveal An Elegant Smartphone

Xiaomi is soon set to launch brand new smartphones in partnership with Meitu, which is a luxury handset maker that the former took over last year. Even though handsets in the new lineup are currently unannounced, several details about them have already been leaked. In the latest event, the alleged HD renders of the mid-range Xiaomi CC9 smartphone have been revealed on Chinese social media website, Weibo.

Xiaomi CC9e Design

Xiaomi CC9e Renders

As per alleged renders, the Xiaomi CC9e features a large screen water drop notch display on the front with a contoured back that seems to be made out of plastic. The display of the smartphone is surrounded by thin bezels on all sides which provide the device with a high screen to body ratio. Also, the images reveal that the upcoming smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint standard which is slowly becoming a standard in mid range and premium smartphones.

The rear of the Xiaomi CC9e has a pleasing look that only accommodates a vertically aligned company logo and triple camera setup. Overall, the device has an elegant design and adding to the claim is the pearl white coloured rear panel which looks appealing.

Xiaomi CC9e Features

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The previously leaked poster of the Xiaomi CC9e which was also discovered on Weibo reveals its key specifications. Accordingly, the device will be kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For clicking selfies, the device will feature a 32 MP camera. Talking about the previously mentioned triple rear camera, the main sensor in the arrangement will have 48 MP resolution. In terms of battery, it will be kitted with a 3900 mAh battery which will support 18 W fast charging.

In addition to the CC9e mid-range smartphone, Xiaomi is also expected to unveil a high-end device which will have a flip camera like the newly launched Asus 6z. The alleged render of the said device looks the image shared above.

On the whole, the CC lineup seems like another league of worthy smartphones from Xiaomi’s stable. Although we will have to wait patiently as the launch date of the CC lineup is yet to be announced.

June 22, 2019
Xiaomi Announces The Selfie Centric CC Smartphone Series In China

It was revealed a while ago that Xiaomi is planning on introducing a new, selfie-centric smartphone series in China. This lineup was expected to be made in collaboration with the Meitu brand which Xiaomi acquired last year. Now, the CEO of the company has announced the lineup with a post on Chinese social networking website Weibo and revealed it will be known as the CC series. It was speculated that the company will also introduce new smartphones under the lineup with the announcement, but that didn’t happen.

Xiaomi CC series

As mentioned above, Xiaomi has announced the CC series of selfie centric smartphones made in collaboration with Meitu. The latter, before the former’s acquisition of its hardware business, was a known name in China in regard to smartphones that cater to the young generation. There were no devices launched as of yet, but it is expected that a handset with the moniker CC9 will be the first one to be launched under the series.

The senior Xiaomi executive in his post explained the reason behind the CC name, which stands for Colourful and Creative. The CC9 smartphone will also have a definitive meaning to its name. It is being released on the 9th anniversary of the Xiaomi brand, which is why the number is being added to the name. The teaser that was previously shown off reveals the CC9 will have a flip camera mechanism similar to the Asus 6Z launched a few days ago in India. Unlike the smartphone though, the CC9 will have a triple camera set up inside the module.

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The smartphones under Xiaomi’s CC series will be developed by young company executives; which are being referred to as the Chic & Cool 90 team. According to the company’s CEO, the team will pursue design and aesthetics first and then core specifications later. This insinuates that the handsets under the CC moniker will not have top tier hardware and will be focussed towards the youth. Unfortunately, further details about the CC series of smartphones are not available yet but are expected to be unveiled in the following weeks.

June 21, 2019
Xiaomi CC9e Mid Range Smartphone Listed On TENAA

Late last year, Xiaomi took over the hardware business of Meitu which is a luxurious smartphone maker from China. Freshly discovered listing on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA states that Xiaomi will soon launch the first smartphone that is co-developed with Meitu. As per the posters of the smartphone shared on Chinese social media website, Weibo, it will be named CC9e and will be a mid range handset.

Xiaomi CC9e Design and Features

According to the TENAA listing, the Xiaomi CC9e has a 6.39 inch display on the front which features a waterdrop notch up top. The rear panel of the device seems to be made out of plastic which harbours a triple camera set up along with an LED flash and the company branding. Similar to several other Xiaomi handsets, the upcoming device has right side mounted power button and volume rockers.

In terms of dimensions, the Xiaomi CC9e measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67 mm. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For clicking selfies, the smartphone will feature a 32 MP camera. Out of the triple rear camera setup, the main sensor will have 48 MP resolution. The device is powered by a 3900 mAh battery which is reported to support 18 W fast charging.

Xiaomi CC9e Poster

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All in all, only the pricing of the Xiaomi CC9e is left to the imagination as the aforementioned sources have revealed almost all details about the upcoming device. Even though the launch date of the device is currently unavailable, it is expected to be announced very soon.

June 19, 2019
Poco F1 Receives MIUI Update With May Android Security Patch

Xiaomi had unveiled the Poco F1 in 2018, with a price tag that was below any of its competitors for the hardware offered. The company’s low budget powerhouse was received relatively warmly with its performance rivalling devices priced even upto three times higher. Xiaomi is still working on perfecting the formula with Poco F1, which has started receiving the latest MIUI update along with the May 2019 Android patch.

MIUI v10.3.5.0 brings improvements across the board for the budget flagship. This update will also seek to address many of the bugs that have plagued the smartphone like fix regarding dual app functionality which suddenly disappeared for some users. The rollout of the new update includes new features, such as customizable lock screen clocks, as well. Furthermore, it has been officially confirmed by Xiaomi that the Poco F1 will receive the Android Q update.

The device was formally unveiled running Android Oreo (8.0) under the MIUI last year. Notably, since launch, the handset has received Android Pie (9.0) alongside the MIUI 10 update in early 2019. The Poco F1 update carries a size of 387MB and is being launched in India in small batches. Users interested in finding out if they have received the update can check under the ‘System Update’ options in ‘Settings’.

For the POCO lovers, may we present POCO Launcher 2.0 to you. Give it a try if you want a new launcher experience. #POCOF1 #POCOPHONEF1 https://t.co/79k4ygvc9z
— Alvin T (@atytse) June 16, 2019

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Poco Officials have seemingly confirmed the arrival of Android Q on its budget smartphone alongside the beta program. The program will be an opt-in for anyone interested in the Poco Launcher 2.0. The new launcher is touted as a new experience and a slight preview has been provided on Twitter. Poco F1 had just received the MIUI v10.3.4.0 update back in April that brought features such as the 4K 60FPS recording capabilities, Widevine L1 support and a dedicated Game Turbo mode.

June 18, 2019
Xiaomi MIUI Update Will Introduce An App Drawer To Launcher

Xiaomi is one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world with a total market share of about 8 per cent (as of Q1 2019). This implies that there are effectively 100+ million Xiaomi devices running the MIUI. Hence, any update will impact a large number of people. According to reports, Xiaomi is planning on providing the MIUI with an app drawer which will be seen for the first time ever since its launch.

The Chinese company’s UI has always lacked the aforementioned feature, and users looking for one had to turn towards third-party app launchers. However, this may very well change soon. Xiaomi is currently testing an app drawer in its stock MIUI launcher along with app shortcuts. POCO launcher was the first to include app drawers with the POCO F1 when it released in 2018.

The latest alpha build of the Xiaomi MIUI launcher, version 4.10.6.1025-06141703, is testing out the new feature. Users will now be able to tap on the middle button in the app bar found in the bottom of the home screen to open the app drawer. This is unlike any other current gen Android device that requires a swipe from the bottom. Furthermore, this addition to the user interface will probably be very well received as more customizability to consumers is always a good deal.

MIUI in its latest version also receives a new app shortcuts feature. These are programmable commands that pop up when an app icon is long-pressed. This was initially seen with the release of Android Nougat 7.0 and allowed users to launch a specified part of the app directly. The upcoming Xiaomi MIUI launcher is in its early stage of development and testing, meaning there is still time before it will go live.

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For those interested, it should be noted that due to it being in the alpha stages it is not likely to be polished or stable. Incidents like crashes during use will be probable, hence, it is not recommended to be downloaded and used by default immediately. The new launcher will be available to all that are devices running MIUI. Xiaomi has listened to its community that had longed for this feature since the POCO F1.

June 17, 2019
Xiaomi’s Component Supplier, Holitech Sets Up A Massive Manufacturing Unit In Noida

India was one of the first countries where the Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched its offerings. The company over the last few years due to value for money products has seen significant growth in the Indian market. To further increase its affinity with the local customers, the company has been promoting locally assembled devices. The “Make In India” movement initiated by the Indian government has also been well embraced by the company. To take the local assembly step further, Xiaomi’s key component supplier Holitech has set up a massive plant in the city of Greater Noida.

Speaking of “Make In India” movement, several companies including Xiaomi, imported key components of smartphones from China which were locally assembled into functional smartphones. This partial local manufacturing has also seen somewhat of a backlash from users who were aware of this strategy. However, it must be noted that these companies were forced into opting for the aforementioned choices. As manufacturing of vital components like display, chipset, fingerprint sensors takes state of the art infrastructure for which takes a lot of capital upfront.

With the growing demand for smartphones and conditions favourable for setting up large assembly units, Holitech has inaugurated the is first assembly facility in Noida which spans across 25000 square metres. Talking about investment figures, the company will invest a sum of over 200 Million USD in it over the next three years. Noteworthy, the manufacturing unit will reportedly generate 6000 jobs.

The components that Holitech Technology will manufacture locally in the Greater Noida plant include Compact Camera Modules (CCM), Capacitive Touch Screen module (CTM), Thin Film Transistor (TFT), Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC), and fingerprint modules. Praiseworthy, the Holitech plant also boasts of class 1000 and class 100 clean room which is an industry first. A cleanroom is a contained space where provisions are made to reduce particulate contamination and control other environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity and pressure.

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All in all, this is a positive step for Xiaomi’s growth in the country. Although not discussed by the company officials, locally assembled components might further drive down the costs of smartphones which are already aggressively priced.

June 15, 2019
Samsung’s 64 MP Sensor To Debut In A Redmi Smartphone

Samsung announced the 64 MP camera sensor for smartphones last month. It holds the records the record for the highest resolution mobile camera sensor ever made. While it was being speculated that the first device to sport the sensor would be a Samsung handset, presumably the Galaxy A70s; fresh reports claim otherwise. Popular gadget tipster Ice Universe has claimed on the Chinese social networking website Weibo; that the first smartphone with Samsung’s 64 MP ISOCELL GW1 sensor will belong to Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi.

About the leak

Samsung ISOCELL GW1 Sensor

The tipster claims that as mentioned above, the first smartphone with Samsung’s flagship 64 MP sensor will be a Redmi device. He further adds that while the international premiere of the sensor will still belong to a Samsung handset, an A series one to be precise; the first Chinese smartphone, and presumably the world’s first to sport the sensor will not be the company’s own. While other details about the Redmi device are not known at the moment, the handset may be introduced in the following weeks. This may be followed by the International release of the purported Galaxy A70s with the ISOCELL GW1 sensor.

Redmi Note 7S

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Samsung introduced the ISOCELL GW1 sensor in the aforementioned month of May. It features an 0.8-micrometre pixel size, which is claimed to be one of the smallest in the world. The smartphone camera sensor is capable of pixel binning, which means that four pixels will get merged into one to result in a 16 MP resolution image. This is similar to how the 48 MP sensors like the Sony IMX586 and Samsung ISOCELL GM1 work. Notably, Xiaomi was one of the first company’s to release a smartphone with a 48 MP Samsung sensor in the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 7 back in the month of January.

June 14, 2019
Rebranded Redmi K20 Pro Launched As Xiaomi Mi 9T In Europe
In the month of May, Xiaomi unveiled the long awaited K20 Pro smartphone in China which is packed with top of the line specifications. The device is a flagship grade handset which competes against the likes of OnePlus 7 and Galaxy S10. The same device has been launched in the European market but with a different name which carries the Mi 9T moniker. In case you missed the launch of the K20 Pro, following are the features of newly announced Mi 9T.

Mi 9T Features
The newly launched Mi 9T has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has an attractive gradient coloured design on the back. The handset sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, it features a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly logging into the UI, the Mi 9T has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Mi 9T packs the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, it has a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the device.

The Mi 9T is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 27 W fast charging. It runs on MIUI 10 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. The smartphone is available in three colour variants namely, Blue, Red and Black.

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The Mi 9T is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:

6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: € 329

6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: € 369
June 13, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 With Colour Display Launched

After much speculations and leaks, Chinese smartphone OEM Xiaomi has launched the Mi Band 4 fitness tracker. It is the successor to the Mi Band 3 introduced last year and boasts of notable improvements over its predecessor. The wearable has been launched initially in China with global availability to be announced soon.

Mi Band 4

As mentioned above, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the latest fitness band from the company. The most distinguishable change of the device over its predecessor is the presence of a colour display. It has a 0.95 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 120 px which is significantly larger than the 0.78-inch monochrome OLED found in the Mi Band 3. In terms of design, the wearable is reminiscent to the previous generations, with a pill like a form factor and interchangeable silicone bands available in five different colours, Orange, Purple, Black, Burgundy and Beige. As it is a fitness band, there are also features like a step counter, heart rate sensor on board.

In terms of connectivity, the Mi Band 4 is available in two variants, one with Bluetooth and the other with support for NFC (Near Field Communications). The latter is required for seamless payments with supported gateways. Notably, the latest wearable also has support for voice commands via the digital assistant present in the device. Like its predecessor, it is also rated for 5ATM water resistance. The Mi Band 4 has a 135mAh battery, which is again a notable improvement over the last generation’s 110 mAh capacity. Xiaomi claims a battery life of 20 days on a single charge with the device.

Pricing

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The Mi Band 4 standard Bluetooth variant has been priced at CNY 169 (Rs. 1,700) while the version with NFC will cost CNY 229 (Rs. 2,300) for prospective buyers. The device is expected to launch in other countries including India soon.

June 11, 2019
Mi LED TV 4 Pro Will Be Available Offline Via Vijay Sales

Apart from smartphones, Chinese technology company Xiaomi also has a strong foothold in the Television market. As per latest reports, the company has finally launched its Mi LED TV 4 Pro in the offline Indian market in partnership with Vijay Sales, which is one of India’s leading electronic retail chains. First launched in India in the month of September 2018, the LED TV packs an interesting set of features that can give leading electronics manufacturers a run for their money.

Mi LED TV 4 Pro Features And Specifications

The LED TV features a 55-inch 4K+ HDR frameless display. Xiaomi claims that the Mi LED TV 4 Pro is just 4.9mm thick (top part) , making it the thinnest LED television in the world. The unit weighs in at 17.2 kg with the base adding an extra 600 grams to the total weight. It supports a viewing angle of 178 degrees and an 8ms response time alongside a 60Hz refresh rate.

The LED TV features 2 8W Dolby Audio speakers with DTS-HD support for audio finesse. In terms of connectivity, it features 2 USB 2.0 ports, 3 HDMI ports, 1 AV port, 1 Ethernet Port and one PDIF out port. Wireless connectivity options include WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz and Bluetooth v4.2. The Mi LED TV 4 Pro runs on a 64 bit Quad-Core chipset, which consists of the Cortex A53 processor and the Mali-450 MP GPU. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

The LED TV runs on PatchWall OS on top of the Android TV OS. The company claims that Patchwall provides the user with more than 700,000+ hours of curated content. Content providers such as HooQ, VIU, hotter, Voot, Republic, Zee5 and hungama will have their shows and movies on PatchWall. Furthermore, Google voice search lets the users search for movies and TV shows via voice commands.

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The Mi LED TV 4 Pro (55) is available across 80 Vijay Sales stores across the country. It is now purchasable via stores in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat and Delhi NCR. It is priced at INR 47,999. The LED TV will go up against televisions such as the Samsung NU7470 Smart 4K UHD TV.

June 8, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 With Colour Display To Launch On 11th June

After the wonderful success of the Mi Band 3, Xiaomi has been highly anticipated to launch the updated Mi Band 4. The former is expected to be a worthwhile upgrade over the current generation device with significantly bumped up features. The company’s CEO has shared an official teaser of the smart wearable that uncovers its launch date and key features.

Mi Band 4 Features

The key highlighting feature of the upcoming Mi Band 4 is the inclusion of a colour display which will open up a whole new array of applications for the device. Due to the said feature, the information presented on the device’s display will be more intuitive and appealing to the eye. Another feature that the 4th generation of fitness tracker from Mi is set to introduce is a heart rate monitor.

Apple Watch

The said feature is inspired from the Apple Watch which is the leader in smart wearable industry. As the name suggests, it monitors the heart rate of the wearer. If the device registers irregular pattern in heart functionality of the wearer, they can be promoted with a notification to consult a medical profession. This in exchange can prevent a forthcoming health adversity that has not yet presented itself.

Furthermore, the Mi Band 4 will get all new colour options for the strap which include violet, red, maroon and almond. The device is also reported to feature a larger capacity battery to make up for a colour display that consumes comparatively more energy. Also new with Mi Band 4, the device is proposed to have an option with NFC support which will be used for wireless payments.

Mi Band 4 Price and Launch Date

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Taking all the new features of the device in to account, the Mi Band 4 will have higher price tag compared to Rs 1,999 of the current generation device. All in all, the official features and price of the fitness tracker will revealed at its launch event which is set for the 11th of June in China.

June 8, 2019
Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi K20, K20 Pro In India Within The Next Six Weeks

Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi launched its latest smartphones, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro at an event in China on the 28th of May. While the former is a mid-range device, the latter is a flagship offering from the company. Both smartphones offer competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. It was expected that the company will announce the handsets’ availability in the Indian market; however, no announcement regarding the news followed. Now, a senior Xiaomi executive has announced that both the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will launch in India within the next six weeks.

Specifications

Mi fans! Here's a KNOCKOUT announcement! ? #RedmiK20 and #RedmiK20Pro are launching in India within 6 months.. ooops, I meant 6 weeks! ??

It's time India experiences the true #FlagshipKiller 2.0! ? RT ? if you are excited about these amazing devices.#Xiaomi ?? #Redmi pic.twitter.com/QN0JxH1osg
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 3, 2019

To recall, the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro are the latest smartphones from the company. The devices have a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. They have an attractive gradient coloured design on the back. The handsets have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, they both have a pop-up mechanism on top to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security and unlocking the smartphones, the Redmi K20 series has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock.

Under the hood, the Redmi K20 is kitted with the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. The more premium Redmi K20 Pro runs on the flagship grade 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones have a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the handsets.

Both the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. However, the former supports 18 W fast charging while the latter supports 27 W fast charging. Both devices run on MIUI 10 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. The smartphones will be available in three colour variants namely, Blue, Red and Black. For memory and storage, the devices have up to 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

Pricing & Availability

As mentioned above, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will launch in the Indian market within the next six weeks. While the exact date of the announcement is not known yet, it is likely that the smartphones may be launched in the last week of June or first week of July. As far as pricing is concerned, the Redmi K20 is expected to be priced around Rs. 20,000, while the more premium K20 Pro may be priced around Rs. 30,000.

June 3, 2019
Under Display Selfie Camera Technology Showed Off By Oppo And Xiaomi

Innovation regarding smartphone cameras is an ongoing process in the current scenario. Instances from the past include the first pop-up camera, which was introduced in the Vivo Nex in the year 2018. In constant strife to eliminate notches in smartphone displays, brands such as Samsung and ASUS launched the Galaxy A80 and Zenfone 6 respectively, which feature rotating camera systems. However, Chinese brands Oppo and Xiaomi have posted videos that showcase smartphones with under-display selfie cameras in all their glory.

For those seeking the perfect, notchless smartphone screen experience – prepare to be amazed. ?

You are taking a very first look at our under-display selfie camera technology. RT! ? pic.twitter.com/FrqB6RiJaY
— OPPO (@oppo) June 3, 2019

A senior Oppo executive allegedly shared a short video clip of a prototype smartphone sans a notch. When the camera app was launched, the screen displayed a view of the room’s ceiling, whereas no front camera can be spotted in the video. To confirm that the camera being showcased is an under-display module, the VP hovered his finger above the spot where the selfie camera is supposed to be, and as expected, it was visible on the display.

Check this out from our R&D team! @Xiaomi continues to innovate and we have some exciting tech up our sleeves. RT if you love under display camera! #xiaomi pic.twitter.com/4Rlzt9uRAd
— Alvin T (@atytse) June 3, 2019

On the other hand, Xiaomi also posted a video which showcases two smartphones held next to each other. The device on the right features a waterdrop style notch, whereas the one on the left has no notch at all. After the camera application was launched, the user of the device switched to the front camera, which was placed under the display and hence wasn’t visible at all.

As further stated by the Oppo executive, an under-display camera would imply that there will be one less fragile component in the device to worry about. Moreover, there will be no physical wear and tear regarding such a camera module. However, a significant loss in optical quality may be experienced in the early stages of development as stated by the company.

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Nonetheless, this unveil may be an indication that Oppo’s sister company, Vivo might also be working on a smartphone with an under-display selfie camera. The company previously hinted at such a feature in the Vivo Apex 2019 concept smartphone. Since the smartphone was devoid of any notch and ports, it is expected that the device will be launched with an under-display selfie camera.

June 3, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 With A Coloured Display Leaked In Images

Xiaomi launched the latest iteration of its fitness wearable, the Mi Band 3 last year. It has been long speculated that the company will launch a successor to the device soon. Details about the upcoming wearable; purportedly called the Mi Band 4 have been leaked online in the past. Images of the device have surfaced online which reveal the updates inbound over its predecessor.

Mi Band 4

The Mi Band 4 will be the latest fitness wearable from Xiaomi. Images of the device reveal it will have a coloured display. This will be an improvement over the monochrome display found on the Mi Band 3. While its rest of the design is reminiscent of the previous generation, the addition of a colour display will make for a notable addition. As a colour display consumes more power than a monochrome display; the future smart wearable may have a 135 mAh battery which is a considerable bump from 110 mAh found on the current device. Noteworthy, disparate to previous Mi Band versions, the Mi Band 4 will have an inbuilt charging port. The previous generation devices have proprietary charging connectors; which have not been well received by numerous consumers due to their complexity.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3

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The leaks in the past also reveal the Mi Band 4 will be offered in two variants. The affordable variant will only have support for Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) while the top end variant will also support NFC. The rest of the features will reportedly be taken over from the Mi Band 3; including a heart rate tracker, a pedometer for counting steps and a water resistance rating. In terms of pricing, it is expected that the lower end, Bluetooth version of the Mi Band 4 will cost Rs 2,000 like its predecessor; while the NFC version may be priced in the neighborhood of Rs 3,500. The smart wearable is expected to be unveiled in the following weeks.

June 1, 2019
Xiaomi Delays The Release Of Its Foldable Smartphone Over Market Insecurity

Foldable smartphones are expected to be the technology trend for the year 2019. Samsung and Huawei have both showcased their first devices capable of folding into half. These handsets are the Galaxy Fold and the Mate X respectively. While the former was deemed ready for sales a few weeks ago, incidents questioning the smartphone’s durability surfaced online. This led to Samsung recalling the units in a bid to fix the issues plaguing them. While the market waits patiently for the Galaxy Fold to show up again, the major blow of the incidents seems to have been suffered by Xiaomi.

The Chinese smartphone OEM showed off its foldable smartphone in a series of teasers and videos over the past few months. It was also reported the device could make its way into the market in a few months at half the price of the Galaxy Fold and the Mate X. However, due to the increasing market insecurities over Foldable Smartphones, Xiaomi seems to have pushed back the release of its foldable handset.

Investors in the Xiaomi supply chain, had revealed that while the launch of the device was earlier planned in the month of June, our original source claims it has been postponed for later in the summer. This will allow Xiaomi to further test their foldable device.

Due to the unfortunate incidents with the durability of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, and the following negative sentiments regarding foldable smartphones; Xiaomi is delaying the release, and further testing their product, and also making sure that the insecurity over the Galaxy fold failure will not impact the sales of their foldable device. Our source claims that the company may wait till another manufacturer releases a foldable device, before they unveil the phone in its entirety.

The company was claimed to have sourced foldable displays from the display maker Visionox. A patent for a foldable Xiaomi device was also discovered around the same time. The rumoured handset by the company is also expected to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

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The major attraction with the foldable Xiaomi smartphone is claimed to be its price. Our source told us that the device could retail at half the price of the already announced handsets from Samsung and Huawei, retailing in at about US$ 999 and arriving in India at a lucrative price tag of Rs 74,999.
The handset is now expected later in the Summer, possibly after Samsung re launches the Galaxy Fold, and while Huawei Mate X is also expected in the month of July.

May 31, 2019