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  • Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Clears Mandatory BIS Certification, Launch In India Imminent

    Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Clears Mandatory BIS Certification, Launch In India Imminent

    Xiaomi launched the Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone at an event in China on the 18th of March. The device succeeds the Black Shark Helo launched last year as the top end handset from the company made for mobile gaming. Now, fresh leaks claim it is launching the device in the Indian market soon. The smartphone has passed the mandatory BIS certification in the country which suggests it may be announced later this month.

    About the BIS Certification

    The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has certified the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 with the model number SKW-HO. BIS is a national standard body of India which is responsible for providing certification to certain products. It is often seen as a means for providing a third-party guarantee of quality and reliability of the products. While the BIS certification is voluntary in nature, the government of India has made it mandatory for certain products citing public health hazards.

    Xiaomi Black Shark 2 
    Xiaomi Black Shark 2

    The Xiaomi Black Shark 2, like its predecessors, has an unconventional design language with a distinctive pattern on the rear and a large screen display on the front. It measures 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm from all sides and weighs in at a hefty 205 grams. It sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is surrounded by minimal 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 up to 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 features an in display fingerprint sensor. Xiaomi Black Shark 2

    Under the hood, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP sensor combined with a 12 MP sensor and an LED Flash which can 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 capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. For memory and storage, the device is expected to be available in the following variants.

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
    Xiaomi Black Shark 2

    The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports up to 27 W wired fast charging. Connectivity options on the handset include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and GPS. To keep the temperature of the device under check while running heavy games, it also has a vapour cooling chamber.

    Pricing & Availability
    Xiaomi Black Shark 2

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    Since the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has passed the mandatory BIS certification, the Indian launch of the smartphone seems imminent. Furthermore, the company started its operations in the country a while ago; which may be another indication of the approaching announcement. Unfortunately, details about its pricing are not known yet, but taking the price of the Chinese variant into consideration, it is expected to start at Rs. 33,000.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Still Works After Being Sent To Space

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Still Works After Being Sent To Space

    In the month of January, Xiaomi turned its Redmi lineup of smartphones into an independent brand. The newly separated company launched its first device in the form of Redmi Note 7 which due to its value for money made seismic waves in the budget smartphone segment. Apart from the not so strong plastic chassis, it scores well in all areas including looks and performance. 

    A senior Xiaomi executive, Donovan Sung has shared a Tweet which boasts of the reliability and build quality of the Redmi Note 7. The Mi team launched a couple of units of the aforementioned smartphone into space which surprisingly made it’s way back to Earth in an unharmed condition. The whole stunt was performed with the help of a helium balloon which was attached to a contraption holding multiple units of the Redmi Note 7.

    The Tweet highlights, the smartphones made their way into space with a recorded elevation of 35,000 metres above sea level. Noteworthy, the temperature the Redmi Note 7 units had to encounter at the height was -56 ° C which is far lower than most units would ever be exposed to. The whole act was performed in order to reflect the durability of the handset which it surely excelled at. 

    Redmi Note 7 Specifications

    Also Read: Specifications Of Xiaomi Hercules Smartphone Leaked Online, Could Be The Mi MIX 4

    For reference, the Redmi Note 7 sports a 6.3 inch LCD display that has full HD resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, it features the Snapdragon 660 SoC that is comprised of an octa core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. In term of optics, it has a dual rear camera setup which consists of 48 MP + 5 MP sensors (global variant) and a 13 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery and runs on latest Android 9 Pie. For biometric security, the smartphone features a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

  • Specifications Of Xiaomi Hercules Smartphone Leaked Online, Could Be The Mi MIX 4

    Specifications Of Xiaomi Hercules Smartphone Leaked Online, Could Be The Mi MIX 4

    Xiaomi launched the original Mi MIX in the year 2016 which is widely believed to have kickstarted the trend for bezel-less displays in smartphones. The series has since seen various design changes in its successors, the Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX 2S and the current Mi MIX 3. All the smartphones have adopted a unique technology to maximise the screen to body ratio. Now, key details of another flagship Xiaomi smartphone have leaked on Twitter. The device has been codenamed ‘Hercules’ and features top tier specifications. Reportedly, it will be the latest entrant in the Mi MIX lineup, purportedly called the Mi MIX 4.

    Mi MIX 4

    As mentioned above, the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will be the next flagship offering from the company. The leaks claim it will be kitted with the current flagship SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855 which is comprised of an Octa-core GPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. It has been a constant in most flagship smartphones in 2019 such as the LG G8 ThinQ and Xiaomi’s own Mi 9. In terms of optics, the tipster claims the Mi MIX 4 will have a triple rear camera setup and a single front-facing camera. Unfortunately, more details including resolution and aperture size of the camera sensors are unknown at the moment. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it is expected to sport an in display fingerprint scanner as seen on its predecessor.

    Mi Mix 2S

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    The leak further claims the upcoming Mi MIX 4 flagship smartphone will have support for Near Field Communication (NFC) for data transfers and mobile payments. Like the Xiaomi Mi 9, it will also support wireless charging technology. Although not certain, it can have a hole punch display or a pop up selfie camera to maximise the screen real estate. It may also have the option for a ceramic back for select variants. Like all of its predecessors, Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi MIX 4 in the Q4 of this year.

  • Fortnite Can Be Now Played On The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Fortnite Can Be Now Played On The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

    When Fortnite was first released in 2018, the game had support for only a select number of devices, which included Samsung flagships like the Note 9 and the Galaxy S9. The game is free to play, and it earlier required the user to receive an invite, without which they could not play the game. Previously, Realme CEO showed off the game running on the Realme 3 Pro, which was released on April 29, 2019. The post was a jab on the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which was barely hidden in the same image, and could not run the game previously. According to the latest Tweet shared by Company VP, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has received Fortnite support with the push of the latest update. 

    The Chinese company has released v10.2.10.0 update for the aforementioned smartphone, which runs on the Snapdragon 675 mobile chipset, comprising of the octa-core Kryo 460 CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. It is one of the most powerful SoCs in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6-series chipsets, and Redmi Note 7 Pro users took to Twitter to express their expectations regarding the popular Battle Royale game that has over 40 million active players on PC. The game’s number one competitor is PUBG Mobile, which dominates the mobile gaming scene. With Fortnite support now present on the Redmi Note 7 Pro, more users will be able to play the game on their respective devices.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro

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    As per reports, the performance of the game on the Redmi Note 7 Pro was underwhelming at most. Even after installing the latest update from the company, there was a negligible change in the performance, reports claim. Furthermore, the game runs on the lowest possible graphics settings and delivers about 20 frames per second, which is quite low for a third person shooter. It is possible that the game was not optimized for the devices running Snapdragon 675, considering the chipset is not widely used in the United States and Epic Games is a US based organization. It is expected, however, that Epic Games will push an update in the not-so-distant future which will significantly improve the performance of the game on Redmi devices.

  • Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

    Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

    It has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks that Redmi; a known smartphone OEM, will release a flagship device soon. While the details of the handset had been leaked previously, its design still remained shrouded in mystery. A famous gadget leaker on Twitter has now revealed what the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi; allegedly called the Redmi X will look like.

    Redmi X

    The upcoming Redmi X will be the first flagship smartphone by the Redmi brand since its inception. According to the leaked renders, it will sport a glass design on the front and the back with a metal chassis. Previous leaks revealed it will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The device will have a pop-up camera mechanism, like the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro to house the front-facing sensor in a bid to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, the images suggest it will feature an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

    Vivo V15 Pro

    Previous leaks further revealed the Redmi X flagship smartphone will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    Pricing and Availability

    Also read: Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Certified By NCC In Taiwan, Launch Imminent

    The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. The wallpaper and previous leaks of the device hint it will be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch while the hype of the movie remains at its apex.  As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

  • Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Certified By NCC In Taiwan, Launch Imminent

    Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Certified By NCC In Taiwan, Launch Imminent

    Over the past few years, the market for smart wearables has been growing at a rapid pace. Chinese conglomerate, Xiaomi was one of the first companies to encash on the booming industry. The company launched its first activity tracker, the Mi Band in the year 2014 which was warmly welcomed by the consumers. After the success of the aforementioned device, the company launched two more fitness bands, the Mi Band 2 and the Mi Band 3 in the year 2016 and 2018 respectively. For quite some time, the company has been rumoured to launch yet another fitness band in the form of Mi Band 4. The former was previously certified on the mandatory Bluetooth SIG website which strengthened the claims of its presence.

    The existence of the Mi Band 4 is now verified accrediting to its NCC Taiwan certification. The listing is sufficiently detailed to reveal the looks the features of the upcoming fitness band. Notably, in terms of looks, the device is not significantly different than its predecessor. However, the innards of the Mi Band 4 seem worthy of attention.

    The fitness tracker looks like an elongated capsule with plastic on the front and bottom. The top of the device accommodates a small display and control button while its rear is occupied by charging pins and a heart rate sensor. The cross section of the Mi Band 4 exhibits the heart rate sensor in all its glory which is an appreciable feature considering it will be aggressively priced. 

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    In terms of features, the Mi Band 4 will support Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Low Energy) which is assumed to provide a longer battery backup. Furthermore, the images also reveal the support for NFC connectivity. Though, reports claim that this feature will only be limited to the Chinese variant of the fitness tracker. All in all, the Mi Band 4 seems to be a worthy upgrade which going by the number of leaks and certifications will launch soon. 

  • Xiaomi Redmi Y3 First Sale In India Today

    Xiaomi Redmi Y3 First Sale In India Today

    On the 24th of April Redmi launched two new smartphones for the Indian market which include the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7. The budget-oriented Redmi 7’s first sale was held on the 29th of April while the photography focuses Redmi Y3 will go on sale for the first time in India today. 

    Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Price and Availability

    The newly launched Xiaomi Redmi Y3 will be available for purchase today at 12 noon on the Amazon India website, Mi.Com/in and offline Mi stores. It is offered in three colour options which include Prime Black, Bold Red and Elegant Blue. The smartphone is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:

    • 3 GB + 32 GB- Rs 9,999
    • 4 GB + 64 GB- Rs 11,999

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    Xiaomi Redmi 7 Features and Specifications

    The Redmi Y3 has an elegant design with a large screen display on the front and an attractive Aura Prism panel on the rear. The smartphone measures 158.5 x 76.43 x 8.47 mm and weighs in at 180 grams. The front of the device accommodates a 2.5d 6.26 inch display that has a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display panel has a 19:9 aspect ratio and is covered with Corning Gorilla 5 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops.

    Like the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Redmi Y3 also has a dot notch on the top of the display which houses its key highlighting feature, the 32 MP selfie camera. In a segment first, it also supports EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation) which helps in capturing better handheld shots. The selfie camera also supports Auto HDR and AI portrait mode which can artificially beautify photographs. Another new feature that the Y3 brings to the table a ‘Palm shutter’ which as the name suggests can be used as a trigger to command the camera shutter.

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    The back of the Redmi Y3 has an artistic multicoloured panel which houses the company branding, dual rear-facing cameras and thefingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup of the handset is comprised of a 12 MP sensor, 2 MP sensor and a dual LED flash. The handset can also capture 1080p videos at 60 fps from the rear camera.

    Under the hood, the Redmi Y3 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which comprises of the Adreno 506 GPU and Kryo 250 Octa Core CPU. The device runs on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. It also has the hydrophobic P2i nano-coating which safeguards it against accidental liquid spillage or unexpected drizzles.

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    Connectivity options on the Redmi Y3 include Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack and bottom mounted Micro USB port. Notably, the Micro USB port on the device is anti-rust treated which prevents it against corrosion mostly faced by consumers residing in coastal areas. It also has an IR blaster on top which can be used to wirelessly control appliances.

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    In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. 

  • Redmi Popup Camera Phone Spotted In Video

    Redmi Popup Camera Phone Spotted In Video

    Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi back in the month of January this year. While the brand has since launched smartphones in the budget and the mid-range segment, it has been long rumoured to announce a flagship device. Key details of the handset have been leaked online time and again. The official Redmi account on Chinese social networking website, Weibo has shared a video revealing the flagship smartphone will have an elevating selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. The device may also be made in partnership with the latest superhero movie, Avengers: Endgame.

    Redmi Flagship Smartphone

    The upcoming Redmi 855 smartphone will be the company’s first flagship device since its inception earlier this year. According to previous leaks, it will have an all-glass design on the front and back, like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The handset will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The leaked video reveals the smartphone will have a pop-up camera mechanism to house the front-facing sensor which maximises the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it is expected to feature an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

    Previous leaks further reveal the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Battery Details Leaked

    The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. As mentioned above, a limited edition variant of the device might be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch soon while the hype of the movie is at its apex.  As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 7 To Go On Sale For The First Time In India Today

    Xiaomi Redmi 7 To Go On Sale For The First Time In India Today

    Earlier this month, Xiaomi’s subsidiary, Redmi launched two new budget-oriented smartphones which include the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Y3. Like other smartphones from the company, the newly launched devices pack competitive specs at a lucrative price tag. Even though smartphones were announced previously they were not available for purchase then. The Redmi 7 will go on sale for the first time in India today.

    Xiaomi Redmi 7 Pricing and Availability

    The Redmi 7 will be available for purchase from Amazon.in, Mi.com/in and offline Mi stores. The smartphone is offered in three colour options which include Lunar Red, Eclipse Black and Comet Blue. It is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:

    • 2 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 7,999
    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 8,999

    Xiaomi Redmi 7 Specifications

    To recall, the Redmi 7 measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs in at 180g. It features a polycarbonate body with the “Aura Smoke Design” at the back. The handset sports a 6.26 inch LCD display with a resolution of  1520 x 720 px. To maintain the maximum screen real estate, a waterdrop notch is present on the top of the display. Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front ensures the display stays protected against scratches and accidental drops. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

    The Redmi 7 features 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.

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    The Redmi 7 is powered by a large 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. It also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The device also has a P2i coating which safeguards it against accidental liquid spillage or unexpected drizzles.

  • Xiaomi To Launch A Smartphone With Snapdragon 730 SoC Soon

    Xiaomi To Launch A Smartphone With Snapdragon 730 SoC Soon

    Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 665, 730 and 730G smartphone SoCs earlier this month. The new processors promise a faster CPU and gaming performance with a balanced efficiency. While the only device announced until now with one of the above chipsets is the Samsung Galaxy A80, recent reports claim that may change in the near future. In a Tweet, a senior Xiaomi executive has hinted a smartphone from the company with the Snapdragon 730 SoC may launch soon.

    Xiaomi Smartphone With Snapdragon 730

    Previous leaks have affirmed the presence of a Xiaomi smartphone with the Snapdragon 730 SoC. 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 camera, which probably uses a telephoto lens. The image leaked in the past depicted 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. 

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    The Snapdragon 730 processor 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 uses the Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. Another notable aspect of the previous leak is 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. Since Xiaomi has confirmed the device it insinuates that it will be launched soon. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed any details about the launch date or the pricing of the handset. Although, as the company is known to price its products aggressively; the aforementioned smartphone may be priced around Rs. 20,000 price range in India.

  • Xiaomi Himo T1 Urban Mobility Scooter With 120 KM Range Launched In China

    Xiaomi Himo T1 Urban Mobility Scooter With 120 KM Range Launched In China

    Chinese conglomerate, Xiaomi knows no boundaries in terms of the products they develop and offer. They are recognised globally for their smartphones that offer praiseworthy value. Additionally, it invests resources in other promising companies which results in bilateral benefits. To test the viability of new products, in an unconventional manner, Xiaomi offers them on crowdfunding platforms which when successfully accomplished are followed by deliveries. One significant product currently on offer from the company is the Himo T1, which is an electric urban mobility scooter. 

    Himo T1 Looks and Features

    The Himo T1 from Xiaomi has a unique look with an exposed metal tube frame and minimal body panels. It features an LED headlamp which is both bright and power efficient. The urban mobility scooter can only seat the rider with a dedicated carrying rack behind the seat. The Himo T1 has dual telescopic suspension on the front and dual spring-loaded suspension on the rear. The front of the mobility scooter also provides an option to mount a basket which can be used to carry a variety of items.

    The Himo T1 electric scooter from Xiaomi has a top speed of 25 km/h and the 14,000 mAh inbuilt battery offers a range of 60 km. However, a secondary 14,000 mAh battery can also be installed which is claimed to double its range to a maximum of 120 km. The electric motor in the scooter is a 350 w unit and it can reach 380 RPM (Rotations Per Minute) at full pace.

    In case the battery on the Himo T1 from Xiaomi runs out, the user also has the option to pedal it and continue the trip. It also has 5v 1a USB port which can be used to charge electronic devices like smartphones and tablet PCs. It has a handlebar mounted digital meter which can be used to display the amount of charge left and current speed. 

    Himo T1 Price and Colours

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    The Himo T1 urban mobility scooter is offered in three colours which include Grey, White and Red. As previously mentioned, it is currently available on Xiaomi’s crowdfunding website, Xiaomiyoupin at a price of ¥ 2999 (Rs 31,700). Currently, there is no information about its launch in India, though we would surely like Xiaomi to bring it to the country. 

  • Xiaomi Redmi Y3

    Xiaomi Redmi Y3

    Redmi Y3 is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi which was launched on the 24th of April 2019. It is the successor to the last year’s Redmi Y2 and is packed with worthy improvements in terms of both performance and optics. The smartphone features a noteworthy 32 MP selfie camera. The Redmi Y3 also has an all-new design for the Y series with a waterdrop notch on the front and a gradient finish on the back.

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  • Xiaomi Patents A Smartphone With Protruding Notch

    Xiaomi Patents A Smartphone With Protruding Notch

    Since the year 2017, smartphone OEMs have tried multiple ways to maximise the screen real estate in their devices. Some innovative outcomes of the project included display notches of various sizes, hole punch displays and manual/mechanical sliders. Xiaomi, a renowned manufacturer has recently filed a patent which shows another unique way of increasing the screen to body ratio. The patent shows a smartphone with a reverse notch which protrudes from the top of the display. 

    Xiaomi Smartphone With Reverse Notch

    The patent was applied by Xiaomi in mid-2018 and was published on the 23rd of April. It shows three different models, which slightly differ from each other in terms of design. Common aspects of all three smartphones include an edge to edge display, a dual selfie camera setup and an earpiece on top of the display. They also have a vertical dual rear camera setup on the back. The notch on top of the display is a unique deisgn choice and has never been implemented on a smartphone before. No physical fingerprint sensor is visible in the design of the device, which suggests the company will opt for an in-display scanner on the handset if it launches.

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    There may be many benefits of a reverse notch design on a smartphone over the conventional way of getting more screen real estate. With the cameras and sensors placed above the display, the chances of them cutting into the screen while consuming media are zero. Furthermore, no moving parts suggest the handset with the design can be made water resistant. However, the structural integrity and the ergonomic factor of the design remains to be seen when it is finally announced. Unfortunately, no details about the launch date of a Xiaomi smartphone with a reverse notch is known as of now.

  • Redmi 855 Flagship Smartphone Specifications Leak Online

    Redmi 855 Flagship Smartphone Specifications Leak Online

    Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi back in the month of January. While the brand has launched smartphones in the budget and the mid-range segment, it has been long rumoured to announce a flagship device. The details of the handset have been leaked online time and again. Now, a user on Weibo has listed the specifications of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi, reported to be called the Redmi Pro 2.

    Redmi 855 Flagship
    Redmi Note 7 Pro

    The upcoming Redmi 855 smartphone will be the company’s first flagship device since its inception earlier this year. According to previous leaks, it will have an all-glass design on the front and back, like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The handset will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unfortunately, the details about the display design of the smartphone are not known yet. So it remains to be seen if the upcoming device from Redmi uses a hole punch, a waterdrop notch or an elevating mechanism to maximise the screen real estate. 

    The leak further reveals the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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    The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. As the company is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset may be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

  • Redmi 7 Unboxing And Hands-On

    Redmi 7 Unboxing And Hands-On

    The Redmi 7 is the latest entrant in the Redmi sub-brand of the known Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. It was launched alongside the Redmi Y3 in India on the 24th of April and is a budget smartphone from the company. The handset is targeted towards first-time buyers who don’t want to break the bank while purchasing a new smartphone.

    What’s In The Box?

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    • Redmi 7
    • Power Adapter
    • USB Cable
    • SIM Eject Tool
    • User Guide
    • Warranty Card
    • Clear Soft Case
    Design & Display

    The Redmi 7 has a polycarbonate body with an attractive “Aura Smoke Design” on the back. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.26-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. It is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from scratches and drops. Back of the device has the dual rear cameras placed vertically on the top left corner with the LED flash beneath the module. The rest of the back panel is clean except the fingerprint sensor in the middle and the Redmi branding on the bottom of the handset. The right side of the Redmi 7 houses the volume rockers and the power button while the left side is devoid of any buttons, but has the hybrid SIM card tray. On top of the device is the 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR blaster and the bottom of the handset has the micro USB port.

    Processor & Memory

    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. The CPU consists of eight Kryo 250 cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. In terms of memory, the Redmi 7 is available in two storage variants. While the base model of the smartphone features 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage; Another variant of the device with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard memory is also available. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card

    Battery & OS

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    The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging via the bottom mounted micro USB port. The smartphone runs on the company’s latest MIUI 10 out of the box which is skinned on top of the current Android 9 Pie OS.

    Camera

    In terms of optics, the Redmi 7 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 waterdrop notch on top of the display. The smartphone is capable of recording videos in 1080p resolution at 60fps.

    Connectivity and Other Features

    Connectivity options on the Redmi 7 include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS, and a Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top. For biometrics and securely unlocking the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present on the smartphone along with support for face unlock technology.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Redmi Y3 Unboxing And Hands On Video

    The Redmi 7 is available 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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