Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Starck Edition launched

Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi's first bezel-less Smartphone Mi Mix 2 has just received a limited-edition version called the Mi Mix 2 Starck Edition. This handset sports a signature of the French designer Phillipe Starck - who designed both the Mi Mix and the Mi Mix 2 Smartphones - at the back.

The handset will go on sale in China starting November 28 at 4,999 Yuan. This is the same price as the full ceramic body variant that offers 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, announced at the time of the China launch as the Special Edition Xiaomi Mi 2.

It’s also reported that the company has also launched a Black color option for the full ceramic Mi Mix 2 in China, which was only available in white.

The handset was launched in China in September and came to India a month after that. The company launched only the ceramic version with an aluminium alloy frame version in India that offers 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage at Rs 35,999.

The Smartphone is the company's first bezel-less Smartphone in India and is exclusively available on Flipkart and Mi.com online. It sports a 5.99-inch full HD+ display of 1080x2160 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Powering the device is the 2.4GHx octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU. Currently running Android 7.0 Nougat, the handset is expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update by December.

The Smartphone has a fingerprint sensor at the back along with a 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP camera placed at the bottom. It measures 151.8x 75.5 x7.7 mm and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and USB Type C as connectivity options.

Xiaomi launches cheapest variant of Mi Note 3

Xiaomi has launched its new and cheapest variant of the Mi Note 3 Smartphone on its home turf in China. The device comes with a lower RAM capacity than the other two variants. The new device is listed on the company's website at CNY 1999 (roughly Rs 19,600).

While the previously launched two variants of Xiaomi Mi Note 3 come with 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB inbuilt storage variants, the new version comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

It is worth adding that the 6GB+64GB variant and 6GB+128GB variant were priced at CNY 2499 and CNY 2899 respectively. Now, the prices of these too have been reduced to CNY 2299 and CNY 2599.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 3 in September this year alongside the Mi Mix 2 and Mi Notebook pro laptop. The Smartphone's highlight is its dual rear cameras.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 houses dual rear cameras with 12MP+12MP lens. The primary 12MP wide angle lens comes with f/1.8 aperture while the other 12MP telephoto zoom lens comes with F/2.6 aperture and is claimed to deliver improved portrait shots with Bokeh effects. The cameras can also shoot 4K videos. There is also a 16MP front-facing camera with face unlock feature.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 sports a metal build with 'four sided curves' for a better grip. It has a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) screen with a pixel density of 403ppi and 94.4% NTSC color gamut.

Running under the hood is the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with Adreno 512 GPU. The Mi Note 3 is backed by a 3500mAh battery and also supports fast charging 3.0 Technology with USB Type-C port.

Some of the other connectivity features included are Wi-Fi ac, Wi-Fi Display, Bluetooth v5.0, 4G, NFC and GPS. The Smartphone measures 152.6x73.95x7.6mm and weighs around 163 grams.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Rose Gold color variant launched

Xiaomi has launched a new color variant for its Mi A1 Smartphone in India. The device is now available in Rose Gold color variant in the country. Interested users will be able to get their hands on the device starting November 21 from 12:01 PM IST. It can be purchased from both Mi.com website and Flipkart. 

There is no change in the price tag of the Rose Gold Mi A1 handset as it remains the same at Rs 14,999. It is worth adding that the device was earlier available in Black and Gold colors.

Xiaomi launched its Mi A1 Smartphone in India in September this year. It is also the company's first Android One Smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and comes with pure Android UI onboard. Running Android One on the Mi A1 will result in quick OS updates, bug fixes and a clean interface.

It has been also announced that the Mi A1 will be getting Android 8.0 Oreo and Android P as well.

Sporting a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, the Xiaomi Mi A1 features a full metal body with rounded edges. Under the hood, there is a mid-range octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM and Adreno 506 GPU.

The Smartphone comes with 64GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.

The dual-rear camera of the Smartphone consists of a 12MP wide angle and a 12MP telephoto lens for portrait shots. The telephoto lens enabled 2x optical zoom. Some of the camera-features users will get include Beautify 3.0, Portrait Mode, HDR and more. At the front, the Smartphone has a 5MP camera.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 supports 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, hybrid SIM card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS and Bluetooth. It is backed by a 3080mAh battery and has a fingerprint sensor at the back.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Listed Online

The Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its next Smartphone. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Smartphone has been in news for quite some time and now it seems that the company will soon launch it in China.

The Smartphone was briefly listed on Jd.com in China with a price tag of CNY 8,888. The listing was first spotted by GizChinia.

Last month the Smartphone appeared on the certification website TENAA. The Smartphone with the model number MEE7 appeared on TENAA and is considered to be the Redmi Note 5.

As per the listing, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Note 5 will sport a 5.99-inch FHD+ display boasting a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. The device will be backed by a 4000mAh battery and will come with dual SIM functionality. The Smartphone is expected to come in two variants - 3GB and 4GB with the option of 32GB and 64GB internal storage.

The images which appeared on TENAA highlights that the Smartphone will come with a bezel-less display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Smartphone will sport a single rear camera and a 5 MP front facing shooter.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 Smartphone which was launched in India in January this year. Recently, the same Smartphone got a permanent price cut of Rs 1,000.

The 3 GB RAM version was until now priced at Rs 10,999 while the 4 GB RAM version was priced at Rs 12,999. However, after the price cut, the 3 GB RAM and 4 GB RAM versions priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively. The new variants are available from Mi.com website and Flipkart.

Launched: Xiaomi Redmi 5A With Snapdragon 425

Xiaomi has launched its Redmi 5A budget Smartphone on its home turf China. The handset is priced at CNY 599 (approximately Rs. 6,000) and is already up for pre-orders. The handset comes with a metal build and takes clues from the Xiaomi Redmi 4 in terms of design.

The USP of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A is being said to be the 8-day long battery life. The handset is backed by a 3000mAh battery, which is lower than its predecessor, the Redmi 4A. Running Android-based MIUI 9 out of the box, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display and is powered by the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, clubbed with 2GB RAM and Adreno 308.

The dual-SIM Smartphone has a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture along with a 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Redmi 5A also supports all the basic wireless communication such as 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and micro USB. It comes with 16GB inbuilt storage.

Weighing 137 grams, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A can support microSD card up to 128GB. It is available in three colour variants - Platinum Silver Gray, Champagne Gold and Cherry Powder. The Smartphone measures 140.4x70.1x8.3mm and has a fingerprint sensor on board.

Xiaomi has not yet given a word if it will bring the new Smartphone to India. However, since the Redmi 4A did enter the country, customers can expect the Redmi 5A to hit the shores as well.

The Chinese tech firm recently tied up with Big Bazaar for the offline sales of its Smartphones. The first two handsets that will be made available for offline use are the Redmi 4 and Redmi Note 4.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 in India

Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its latest Smartphone in India. The company has scheduled an event for 11.30 AM today (October 10) in Delhi where it will unveil its first bezel less Smartphone in India. The company will launch its Mi Mix 2 Smartphone, which is the successor of the last year launched Mi Mix.

The event will be live streamed on Mi.com, the official website of the company.

The Smartphone will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and Mi.com and offline on authorized Xiaomi retailers.

The company launched the same Smartphone in China last month. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 1080x2160 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Running Android 7.0 Nougat the company announced that it will also receive Android 8.0 Oreo update by December. The device is powered by a 2.4GHx octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU.

The device comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB and 256GB of internal storage. It sports a 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording, 4-axis OIS and dual tone LED flash. There's also a 5MP front facing camera with facial recognition.

The Smartphone measures 151.8x 75.5 x7.7 mm and packs a 3400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 for fast charging. The device includes a fingerprint sensor placed on the rear panel and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and USB Type C as connectivity options.

Xiaomi may launch next Android One Smartphone

The Chinese Smartphone brand Xiaomi appears to be planning new strategy for markets like India. The company is reportedly teaming up with Google in India to launch the company's next Android One Smartphone.

Google launched its Android One phones first time in the year 2014. The aim is to bring pure Android UI and timely updates to budget Smartphones in the developing markets. The OS debuted in India later that year with Smartphones made by some local manufacturers such as Micromax, Spice and Karbonn. It later expanded to Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and other such countries.

Xiaomi has so far not teamed up with Google for Android One Smartphones before. But now things seem to be changing. A report coming from the Krispitech website says that the Xiaomi Smartphone with stock Android UI will be taking its cues from the existing Mi 5X Smartphone in terms of design. It may be called as the Xiaomi A1 or Xiaomi Tissot. Also speculated is that the device could boast of a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The document adds the dual-SIM supporting Smartphone to boast a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display.

Mind you, there is no confirmation from Xiaomi about the Smartphone's existence. Google too has not yet given any such hints.

Both Xiaomi and Google, for now, seem focussed in launching a new Smartphone in India and unveil Android O.

Xiaomi Launches Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus in China

Xiaomi has finally launched its Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus Smartphones in China. Both the handsets come in two variants based on RAM and inbuilt storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s's 3GB RAM + 64GB storage costs CNY 1,999, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage option costs CNY 2,299. The Mi 5s Plus' 4GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage version is priced at CNY 2,299, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage variant costs CNY 2,599. 

Both will be available in the country via Mi.com. They come in Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and White color variants.

The Android-based Xiaomi Mi 5s sports a 5.15-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display. It features 12MP rear camera based on Sony IMX 378 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. A 4MP front-facing camera is also included.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s runs on quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC and has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the home button. As per the company, the sensor won't get damaged as it is placed under a glass and will still be accurate. The smartphone's connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS. 

The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a larger 5.7-inch full-HD resolution display and has a dual rear camera as well. It has a dual 13MP camera sensor, of which one is to capture colours and other for Black and White elements. Rest of the features and the specifications remain the same. 

While the Xiaomi Mi Mi 5s measures 145.6x70.3x8.25mm and is backed by 3200mAh battery, the Mi 5s Plus measures 154.6x77.7x7.95mm and is powered by 3800mAh battery.

Xiaomi unveils Mi 5 with Snapdragon 820

Xiaomi has unveiled its Mi 5 Smartphone, the company's flagship model for 2016, at its first appearance at Mobile World Congress. Among the key features of the new Smartphone include materials like metal and ceramic, Snapdragon 820 chipset, brighter screen, and better camera.

Like last year's Mi 4 model, the new Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch screen that is 30% brighter. The Smartphone is powered by the Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7 custom software; there was no official word on the Android Marshmallow update for Mi 5 at the event. Xiaomi is using UFS flash memory in the new model, which is 87% faster in read-write operations.

Xiaomi will launch Mi 5 in three variants:

# 1.8GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 32GB storage, 3GB RAM, 3D curved glass body.
# 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 64GB storage, 3GB RAM, 3D curved glass body.
# 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, 3D ceramic body

The three Xiaomi Mi 5 variants are priced at 1,999, 2,299 and 2,699 yuan, respectively. The Smartphone will become available for sale in China starting next week and will head to the Indian market soon, Xiaomi's global vice president Hugo Barra said at the event.

Mi 5's 16MP rear camera has 4-axis optical image stabilization for blur-free photo & videos as well as sapphire glass lens and two-tone, dual-LED flash; it can capture 4K as well as 120fps slo-mo videos. The front camera has 5MP resolution and pixel size of 2 micron.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 supports 4G+ (also called LTE-Advanced) networks for faster downloads (up to Cat12), NFC, and USB Type C. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 3,000mAh and features QuickCharge 3.0 technology that provides 4 hours of battery life on charge of 10 minutes.

On the design side, Xiaomi is offering Mi 5 in two finishes: metal and ceramic. The smartphone is based on the company's '3D' design language, which has been previously seen in the company's Mi Note. Mi 5 is the first smartphone in Xiaomi portfolio having the fingerprint sensor in front.

The entry- and mid-level Xiaomi Mi 5 variants will be available in gold, white and black colours, whereas the top-end ceramic model will be available only in black.

Xiaomi launches MiPad 2 tablet

Along with the Redmi Note 3 budget Smartphone, Xiaomi has also launched its MiPad 2 tablet.

The new Xiaomi MiPad 2 has a 7.9-inch display with 1536x2048p resolution, exactly the same as the original MiPad. It runs on a 2.24GHz quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8500 chipset with 2GB RAM and comes in two storage variants: 16GB and 64GB.

On the back is an 8MP camera, while a 5MP unit is positioned in front for video calls. Connectivity features of Xiaomi MiPad 2 include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Along with these, the tablet comes with a USB Type C connector. The battery capacity of the device is 6,190mAh and supports fast charging technology.

Xiaomi MiPad 2 runs on Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7 software and features a special Reading Mode. Alternatively, buyers can purchase the MiPad featuring Windows 10 out of the box and the same set of hardware.

On the design front, Xiaomi MiPad 2 has an all-metal body that is thinner (6.95mm) and lighter (322 grams) than the original model.

The 16GB model is priced at 999 yuan (approximately Rs 10,400), whereas the 64GB unit costs 1,299 yuan (approximately Rs 13,475).

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi has unveiled its Redmi Note 3 Smartphone. It’s the successor to last year's Redmi Note 4G handset. One of the unique features of the new Smartphone is the addition of a fingerprint sensor, which is still a rarity in the budget segment.

The all-new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has a 5.5-inch display with Full HD (1080x1920p) resolution and runs on MIUI 7 software, based on Android Lollipop OS. Powering the device is a 2GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio X10 chipset, which is usually found in much more expensive handsets. The Smartphone comes in two variants; 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM; and 32GB internal storage and 3GB RAM.

For imaging, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 packs a 13MP camera with phase detection autofocus and two-tone LED flash on the back as well as a 5MP camera for selfies. Connectivity suite of the Smartphone consists of the usual: 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and dual-SIM functionality.

A 4,000mAh battery keeps the Smartphone running. Despite the beefy battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is only 8.65mm thick, but weighs a hefty 164 grams. The new Smartphone is an all-metal affair with an iPhone 6-like look, since Xiaomi has done away with the plastic body of the successor.

The 16GB variant has been priced at 899 Yuan (approximately Rs 9,350), whereas the 32GB model costs 1099 Yuan (approximately Rs 11,400).

When Xiaomi brings the Redmi Note 3 to the Indian market it will have to use a different chipset in the device, since it is only allowed to sell Smartphones with Qualcomm chipsets due a pending court case.

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime

Chinese Smartphone major Xiaomi has unveiled Redmi Note 2, the upgraded version of its budget Phablet Redmi Note. The company has also launched a Prime variant of the phone. The Redmi Note 2 is priced at 899 yuan (Rs 9,000 approximately) while the Prime variant will be sold at 999 yuan (Rs 10,000 approximately).

The Redmi Note 2 sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display. It measures 152x76x8.25mm and weighs 160grams.

Powered by a 2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 octa-core processor and 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, the phone comes with 16GB storage. The Prime variant has a 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 octa-core processor and 32GB storage.

The phone features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with Xiaomi's new MiUI 7 skin.

The Redmi Note 2 is a dual-sim phone and comes with a 3060mAh battery. It supports 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity options.

The company also unveiled MiUI 7, the next version of its customised Android ROM. The new software will have a number of features including face recognition in the Gallery app. The ROM will be unveiled globally on 19 August.

Xiaomi launches Mi 4i (32 GB) in India

Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi has completed its first year in India. On this occasion, the company has launched 32GB version of its India-First Smartphone Xiaomi Mi 4i. The 32GB version of Mi 4i has been priced at Rs 14,999.

The current version of Mi 4i has 16GB internal storage and does not support microSD cards for storage expansion. It is priced at Rs 12,999.

Xiaomi Mi 4i sports a 5-inch Full HD (1920x1080p) IPS display. Powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor, Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of DDR3 RAM, the phone comes with 16GB storage.

The phone has a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone flash and a 5MP front camera. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6 software skin running on top. MIUI 6 is now available in 6 Indian languages and supports Visual IVR.

Mi 4i has a 3,120mAh battery. The dual-sim (micro) phone supports 3G, 4G (both Indian bands), Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (including 802.11ac and MU-MIMO) and GPS. Both SIM slots support 4G, 3G and 2G.