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.