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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Unboxing : Global Variant

Xiaomi’s Mi Max 2 is the largest smartphone manufactured by Xiaomi and a successor to the Mi Max which was highly successful for the company in China as well as in India.

The Mi Max 2 has a large 6.44 inch 1920 x 1080p display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The new design is also more rounded off and has the antenna lines on the back placed like they are on an iPhone 7.

The Mi Max 2 is made to last with its big 5300 mAh battery which lasts a whole day and then some. Running everything is a Snapdragon 625 with an Octa Core 2.0 GHz setup along with Adreno 506 GPU.

The Mi Max also has a good 4GB of RAM and 64/128 GB storage options. The global variant now ships with Android 7.1.1 out of the box and runs the latest MiUi 8.5 stable.

For cameras the Mi Max has a 12 MP, f/2.2 primary camera with 4k video capture capability along with a 5 MP, f/2.0 front camera. The giant screen makes for a great view finder and the shooting modes allow the user to tweak the images before they end up capturing them.

Due to the large size of the phone the Mi Max 2 also has a one handed operation mode which allows users to swipe the screen down to any one side. The Indian variant of the phone is expected to launch in July, but has not been confirmed by the company yet. The Mi Max 2 is expected at a price of Rs. 19,999.

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June 28, 2017
Xiaomi Announces Mi Max 2 With 5300 mAh Battery and Snapdragon 625
Xiaomi has announced the Mi Max 2 at an event in Beijing starting RMB 1699 or about $247 or roughly Rs. 16000. The phone is equipped with a massive 5300 mAh battery along with many improvements over the previous generation Mi Max.

The Mi Max 2 has a unibody metal design along with the same 6.44-inch display, and yes it still has big bezels. The phone will be available with 4 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of storage. The phone with the larger capacity will cost RMB 1999. the phone will go on sale in China starting the 1st of June. Specs include :
- 2.0GHz Snapdragon 625 processor
- Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 8
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB or 128GB storage
- 12MP rear camera
- 5MP front-facing camera
- Rear fingerprint sensor
- USB-C port
The new Mi Max is expected to launch in India by the end of June for a price of Rs. 16999 for the 64 GB variant. Xiaomi may also push updates of MIUI in India to some of it’s old phones early this summer.
May 25, 2017
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Sale at 12 Noon

The Xiaomi Redmi 4 will go on Sale at 12:00 Noon on Amazon.in in a limited flash sale option.

Prices for the phone start at Rs 6,999 for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant, whereas the 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 8,999, and the 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 10,999.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4 runs the Snapdragon 435 SoC and is available in multiple size and storage options. The phone has a dual-SIM (Micro+Nano) tray and runs MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The Redmi 4 from Xiaomi has an all-metal built along with a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

The front has a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display along with a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The main camera is a 13-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash.

The Redmi 4 has a 4100mAh battery and will support MicroSD cards up to 128 GB. The phone also has an IR blaster that doubles up as a remote.

May 23, 2017
Xiaomi Mi 6 to launch in India in May Starting Rs. 26,999

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 6 at their event in China as the company announced plans to hit global markets soon. India is one of the most important markets for the Chinese smartphone market and Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 835 equipped Xiaomi Mi 6 plans should be launched end of May. With the phone going on sale in June. Xiaomi is already in talks with Flipkart and Amazon to flesh out launch deals, which should include some loyalty programs, and buyback schemes.

The phone which has been announced to be available in 11 colors will see at least 3 of those colors in India at launch. Xiaomi has placed the phone strategically offering similar specs to the Samsung Galaxy S8 at ridiculously cheap pricing. Xiaomi will sell you a phone with a faster 2.45 GHz Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage along with a 3350 mah battery. What is different is that magical “infinity display” on the new Samsung phones does not exist on the new Xiaomi Mi 6 and instead of taking their approach with the Mix further, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 6 with a standard 5.15-inch, 1080px resolution LCD display.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 has been announced in two variants, one for RMB 2499 ( Rs. 23445 approx) which will launch in India for Rs. 26999 although the company is trying to ensure they can sell for Rs. 25999. The Ceramic variant which costs RMB 2999 (Rs. 28153 approx) will not come to India.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 does have stereo speakers and is missing a 3.5mm headphone jack, much like the iPhone 7, the fingerprint scanner is also laid under the glass of the front on the Xiaomi Mi 6. The new Xiaomi Mi 6 integrates four-sided 3D curved glass and a stainless steel frame for an impressive build, along with splash resistance, a first for a “flagship killer”.

The phone also boasts of incredible camera capabilities, thanks to the dual camera setup which consists of dual 12 MP cameras, much like the iPhone 7 Plus, one camera is a wide lens while the other a telephoto lens, allowing for optical zoom capabilities. The cameras also have 4 axis optical image stabilisation.

The ceramic variant of the Mi 6 does offer up 128GB storage for now the phone has been launched in Black, White, Blue and Silver, and Ceramic with 18-karat gold camera rims.

April 21, 2017
Android creator Andy Rubin teases His Upcoming Smartphone’s Bezel-Less Display

Android co-creator Andy Rubin is working on a new smartphone, and he just teased it in an image on his twitter. Rubin’s company, Essential Products Inc. will be making this phone which only appears partially with the edge of the front right-top corner showing. The tweet reads :

I’m really excited about how this is shaping up. Eager to get it in more people’s hands…

I’m really excited about how this is shaping up. Eager to get it in more people’s hands… pic.twitter.com/LRzQCFSKTm

— Andy Rubin (@Arubin) March 27, 2017

The design reminds us of the Mi MiX however, the edges of the display itself seem to be rounded, and the phone seems a lot more compact than the Mix. Essential Products Inc. is also working on a technology which is similar to Apple’s 3D touch. According to reposts, a few of the prototypes made by Rubin’s company have a size larger than the iPhone 7 plus but with a bezel-less display and ceramic back.

March 28, 2017
Xiaomi Mi 5 Running Snapdragon 820 SoC Confirmed for February Launch

Rumours of Xiaomi’s next flagship had been doing rounds on the internet for sometime now, and earlier today Xiaomi Co-Founder and Senior VP Liwan Jiang through a Weibo post put them to rest by confirming to the world the Chinese phone maker’s plans of launching the much anticipated Xiaomi Mi 5 in the coming months.

As revealed by Jiang himself, Xiaomi has already started mass production of its next flagship, Mi 5, and the phone will hit markets shortly after the Chinese Spring festival, which will be February the 8th this year.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 with the latest Snapdragon 820 processor is ready and in volume production. It will be released after the Spring Festival to have enough time for stocking up – Xiaomi Senior VP Liwan Jiang

Though no official word is out on the specifications of this much awaited device, but according to leaks, and the ever churning rumour mills of the Kingdom of Internet, the Mi 5 is slated to feature a 5.2-inch display with Quad HD resolution. 3GB or 4GB RAM, with a minimum of 32GB Internal storage. The camera on the device is expected to be a 16-megapixel at the back, and an equally impressive 13-megapixel snapper at the front.

This power hungry device is set to pack a battery of 3600 mAh with support for Quick Charge 3.0 technology. At the software end, the handset will run MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

January 6, 2016

Spec Battle: Mi 4c vs OnePlus 2

Xiaomi unveiled the China-only Mi 4c today and the mid-range phone packs serious specs that can take on some big names. The Mi 4c boasts of an improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and a Type-C USB support.

The phone features a 5-inch 1080p display and the ‘Sunlight Display’ is said to offer “excellent visibility in bright conditions”. The phone comes with a 13-megapixel primary camera with face detection autofocus – like the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 – for quicker autofocusing. The smartphone will be available in two variants – 16 GB internal with 2 GB RAM and 64 GB internal with 3 GB RAM.

The Mi 4c, though priced at a very low Rs. 13,500 (approx.), can hold its own when compared to the OnePlus 2. In the camera department, the Mi 4c and OnePlus 2 stand on even grounds, at least on paper. However, the Mi 4c boasts of a better camera quality using the same autofocus technology as the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6. For a low budget phone, the Mi 4c also packs a powerful 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor.

The highlight of the Mi 4c is no doubt a powerful SoC, which is usually seen in high-end phones like LG G4. The Mi 4c will be available in white, grey, pink, yellow, and blue colours. No word yet on when the phone will come to India.

Specs	Xiaomi Mi 4c	OnePlus 2
Display	5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,	5.5-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1,080 x 1,920 pixels, 441 ppi	1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit hexa-core processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 octa-core processor
GPU	Adreno 418	Adreno 430
RAM	2/3 GB	3/4 GB
Storage	16 GB/ 32 GB	16 GB/ 64 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP rear camera, dual-tone flash	13 MP with OIS, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Front Camera	5 MP wide-angle front	5 MP front
Expandability	N/A	N/A
Battery	3080 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot 4G LTE, USB Type-C connector with Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, Micro USB, Type-C reversible connector
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Price	Rs. 13,500 (16 GB), Rs. 15,500 (32 GB) Approx.	22,999 (16 GB), Rs 24,999 (64 GB)

September 22, 2015

Xiaomi Shows Off Their New OS, The MIUI 7

In addition to the much awaited Redmi Note 2 that was only launched in China, Xiaomi also released its OS which is the new version of the company’s Android-based operating system. The MIUI 7 OS was announced in China and the international launch took place today, in India.

We will get to see a lot more features and information on the MIUI 7, this time so before we take a look, let us show you a video that shows the performance of the MIUI 7:

This UI was announced on August 16th 2010, and now has 48 official ROMs by various MIUI developers, and 480 community ROMs.That seems to be substantial growth in the last 5 years as the MUI has over 150 million users today spread across a 156 countries. Naturally then, it has a lot of expectations riding on its back.

Firstly, it has a feature called ‘System UIs’, which is basically a bunch of theme sets that allow you to customise your phone according to your own taste. It has 4 choices; Rose, Pink Blush, Ocean Breeze and High Life.

A second cool feature would be ‘Showtime.’ This allows you to attach animated videos to certain contacts that you’ll be able to view when they call you. Cool, right? The most amazing part is that we don’t need to keep waiting for it either. Contrary to how launches usually work, this time we will get to see this particular feature in India first, and then it will roll out in other areas. Let’s feel special for a moment.

Thirdly, it has a feature called ‘Auto DND’ that can be used in combination with your Mi Band fitness tracker, if you own one, of course. What it does is, if a Mi Band detects you’re sleeping, it will automatically put the device in a Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, and silence your device. Once you wake up, the DND will be disabled. It’s like your personal butler, in a way.

source: Gsmarena

The ‘XXL Text’ is something that most elderly people ought to use. It’s a feature that allows you to apply huge fonts on your smartphone, whilst promising that your Xiaomi UI won’t become dysfunctional. Another feature called The ‘MIUI Data Saver’ is actually powered by Opera Max’s compression tech. This will release worldwide, in a month and will offer you data saving across all apps. Why is this a good thing? Because Opera’s cloud compresses data, and hence can save you a lump sum of cash when it comes to mobile data (up to 50% less data consumption).

The MIUI 7 even has a feature called The ‘Baby Album’ that uses face recognition to identify adorable babies and group their photos with you. And lastly, The ‘Daily Lockscreen’ feature chooses a picture to put on your lockscreen, on a daily basis. Once again, we have the privilege of seeing these features first in India, before they roll out elsewhere.

Thus those are a list of features you should be looking out for, starting 24th August which is when the MIUI 7 update will be available. You’ll get the taste of the new OS on the Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Mi 3, 4, 4i and Redmi Note 3G/4G.

August 19, 2015
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 May Not Arrive in India After All

The Redmi Note 2 turned out to be a huge success in China, soon after its launch last week. Xiaomi claimed to have sold 800,000 units in just 12 hours, which set a new record for the company. With this success riding on their backs, one would assume that the device will launch in India as well, however, the company stated that it had no such plans.

Unfortunately, for Indian fans, Xiaomi has run into some legal tussles and hence, will refrain from launching the Note 2 in India. The Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime run on MediaTek’s Helio X10 chipsets and hence Ericsson filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the Chinese company, barring it from launching a device that boosted Xiaomi’s success rate. However, the court has allowed the company to sell devices running on Qualcomm’s silicon.

A Xiaomi spokesperson commented:

We are continuously evaluating new products that can be launched in India. But, as of now we do not have plans to launch Redmi Note 2 in India.

The case was filed because of Ericsson’s Standard Essential Patents for wireless technology standards like GSM, Edge and 3G. Ericsson is supposed to licence their patents under the FRAND (Free Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) terms. However, they claim that Xiaomi did not pay them any royalty before or after using technology innovations that were covered under their patents.

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like all Redmi Note 2 fans are going to have to wait a while or look for other options.

August 18, 2015
Xiaomi Launches its Very Own Palm Sized WiFi Router

Xiaomi seems to be on a roll. Along with the launching of the MIUI 7 for China and the new Redmi Note 2, they have released a palm sized WiFi router too.

Known as the Mi WiFi Nano, it is the third of Xiaomi’s router collection that already consists of the Mi Wi-Fi (for enterprise use), Mi Wi-Fi Mini. This compact router comes at the delectable price of Rs. 800 and features 300m 802. 11n network and comes with external PCB antenna.

Other specifications include a micro USB port that allows the device to be powered by a power bank. It can run for 30 hours while being plugged to a 1000mAh Mi Power Bank.The router is available in an assortment of colour options such as black, white, yellow, pink and baby blue.

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August 13, 2015
Amazon Accidentally Leaks Full Details of the Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, is known for purposely dropping hints before releasing their smartphones. This time is no different. We know that Xiaomi is holding an event in Beijing on 13^th August, and many had been speculating that it could be the Mi 5. But, today, Amazon dropped in a hint, accidently or intentionally, about a new handset named the Redmi 2 Prime. So now, we know that Xiaomi may release, either both or one of the devices, during the event.

When Xiaomi released the Redmi 2 earlier this year at a launch event, the company also said that it would be soon launching a limited edition with better specs. According to the listing, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime has a 4.7-inch display with high definition resolution and Asahi Dragontrail glass. The handset measures 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm and weighs 133 grams with a 2,200 mAh Li-Po battery that claims to offer 14 hours of talk time.

It is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system. It is powered by 2 GB RAM and a 1.2 Ghz quad core processor (Snapdragon 410). Besides, the Redmi 2 Prime has an 8MP rear camera that comes along with an LED flashlight and a 2MP front camera.

The Redmi 2 Prime is said to come with 16 GB of internal memory and a 32 GB microSD card slot. Other than tha,t the phone has dual SIM (micro), 4G/3G connectivity, WiFi, micro USB port, Bluetooth and GPS.

Amazon removed the listing immediately, not before a screenshot was secured. There was no mention of the price or the availability of the device. Guess we will have to wait for an official announcement by Xiaomi.

What do you think the price range would the device fall in?

August 7, 2015
Xiaomi Expected To Create Their Own Processors By 2016

Apple, Samsung, Huawei and other companies, already use processors that have been developed by their own company. Now, Xiaomi would also like to follow suit. As of now it uses either Qualcomm or MediaTek in its devices, apart from the Xiaomi Redmi 2A, however, reports suggest that it might be gearing up towards creating its own mobile processors and even launch it in 2016.

Reports also suggest that this new processor would only be used for the low-end Redmi series, and that the Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to sport a Qualcomm chipset. It is said that Xiaomi has recently hired Qualcomm China Head Wang Xiang, although the company itself has not confirmed anything officially.

Currently, Xiaomi is scheduled to host an event on the 13th of August 2015, where the company will unveil the MIUI 7, and is expected to reveal the Xiaomi Mi 5 as well. The event is to take place at the China National Convention Centre.

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August 6, 2015
Amazon Now Sells Refurbished Samsung and Xiaomi Smartphones At Cheaper Rates

The Consumer Electronics (CE) section of Amazon.in has started a new pilot project that sells refurbished smartphones, at cheaper prices, from brands like Samsung and Xiaomi. The smartphones are said to come with 6 months or higher warranty period and are revamped by the brands itself.

Consumer Electronics occupies the top three slots at amazon.in and over the last six months, the selection available for purchase by customers has grown by nearly 150% and the customer demand is also said to have shot upwards. With smartphones being the fastest growing category, statistics say that over 82 smartphone brands are now available for purchase to customers.

The devices are clearly marked as ‘Refurbished, so as to distinguish them from the brand new models. However, as of now, the pilot now is limited to a few brands, though Amazon plans to expand this segment in the coming months.

The reason one can trust these refurbished products, is because, they are firstly brand-refurbished smartphones and one has a 100% guarantee, easy returns and premium guaranteed deliveries applied to these products.

Let us know if you would buy a refurbished product.

August 1, 2015
Xiaomi Rumoured to Release a Windows 10 Powered Tablet Soon

The new operating system by Microsoft has been stealing all the limelight lately. According to a known Chinese analyst Pan Jiutang, Xiaomi is said to be launching a Windows 10 powered tablet in the ongoing quarter. It is said to be a successor to the Mi Pad tablet launched in May, last year.

It is not known whether the tablet will support the standard Windows 10 version or the Windows 10 Mobile version. Although Microsoft has generally suggested the use of the standard edition for tablets with displays larger than or equal to 8 inches.

The device is rumoured to release on the 16th of August 2015 along with the new version of the company’s MIUI user interface. However, Xiaomi has not made any official confirmations.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_tipped_to_launch_a_windows_10_tablet_soon-news-13330.php”]GizmodoChina[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
Xiaomi Permanently Slashes the Price of Mi4 64GB Variant

Xiaomi‘s one year anniversary announcements just keep getting better and better. After announcing the 32GB version for Mi4i, the company has permanently slashed the price for Mi4 64GB version by Rs. 2,000. The company had temporarily slashed the price of the Mi4 64GB variant yesterday at Flipkart, but now it is permanent. The phone is now available at a price of Rs. 17,999.

Keeping our Mi 4 at the new offer that our fans love so much. Mi 4 64GB is now only ?17999! http://t.co/ancpTjrtyD pic.twitter.com/iBaGuCyEOe

— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) July 25, 2015

In the past, Xiaomi Mi4 has faced two price cuts, from Rs.23,999 to Rs.21,999 in April this year, and then to Rs. 19,999 in June. Xiaomi Mi4 has proved to be popular for providing hi-end specs at a lower price.

The Mi4 comes with a 5-inch 1080p display and runs on a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC processor with 3GB of RAM. The phone is available with 16/64 GB internal storage options. The camera on the phone is a 13 megapixel shooter with a wide f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP front camera. The phone is juiced up with a 3080 mAh battery.

Flipkart is also offering the Mi4 in exchange for your old phone, so you might get an extra discount of Rs. 5,000.

July 25, 2015