Category: Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with 5.97-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 712, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Along with the Mi 9, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi 9 SE, successor of last year’s Mi 8 SE in China. It has a 5.97-inch Full HD+ Samsung AMOLED display with 90.4% screen-to-body ratio. It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 712 SoC. The phone has fifth-gen in-display fingerprint sensor and retains the main 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor as well as 20-megapixel front camera from the Mi 9, but this feature an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 13-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with 5.97-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 712, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced”

Xiaomi Mi 9 with 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Xiaomi just announced the Mi 9, the company’s latest flagship smartphone as it had promised. It has a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and 90.7% screen to body ratio since it has 3.6mm small chin, making it 40% narrower than the Mi 8. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform with Game Turbo with real-time CPU/GPU/FPS monitoring, up to 8GB of RAM and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 on top.

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How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root

OEMs pre-load phones with apps to improve user experience, but not all the pre-loaded apps and features are important to all users or some users have their own preferred app for a particular task, for example, most of the users prefer Google Calendar and Keep Notes over Custom Calendar and Notes apps that come pre-installed with the device. If you use a phone running a forked version of Android like MIUI or EMUI, you must have found some apps unnecessary at some point in time. Continue reading “How to uninstall apps on Xiaomi devices without root”

Xiaomi Mi 9: 90.7% screen-to-body ratio, optical in-display fingerprint sensor, 12GB RAM Transparent Edition and more

After confirming new holographic technology, Snapdragon 855 SoC and camera specifications of the Mi 9 smartphone, ahead of February 20 announcement, Xiaomi has confirmed that the display specifcations, in-display fingerprint technology as well as  Transparent Edition.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 camera specs confirmed – 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 12MP telephoto lens, 16MP ultra wide-angle lens and Sapphire Glass protection

After confirming new holographic technology and Snapdragon 855 SoC for the flagship Mi 9 smartphone earlier this week, ahead of February 20 announcement, today Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the camera specifications of the smartphone.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with gradient back will offer holographic effect [Update: More images, Snapdragon 855 confirmed]

Update – February 15, 2019: Xiaomi CEO has shared new images of the Mi 9 in purple color that that offers unique color since it uses nano-level laser engraving holographic technology and dual layer nano coating.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 launching in India on February 28

After teasing the Redmi Note 7 launch in India few weeks back, Xiaomi has confirmed that the smartphone will launch in the country on February 28th. Xiaomi said that it will open registrations to buy tickets for the event later today.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras including ultra wide-angle lens teased for MWC 2019

Earlier today Xiaomi confirmed that it will introduce its flagship Mi 9 smartphone at an event in China on February 20th. It also sent out invites for its MWC 2019 event in February 24th in Barcelona on February 24th. It was expected to introduce Mi Mix 3 5G at the event, now the company has posted a new teaser on Twitter hinting at Mi 9 with triple rear cameras at MWC.

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Xiaomi schedules MWC 2019 event on February 24, Mi MIX 3 5G expected [Update: Invite]

Update – February 13, 2019: Xiaomi has sent out invites for the February 24 event and has also teased it on social channels. The event starts at 10:30 AM CET (3PM IST). The invite doesn’t give any hint on what to expect. Earlier rumors revealed that the company will launch the Mi MIX 3 5G. It will also likely showcase the Mi 9 after it goes official February 20th.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 with triple rear cameras to be announced on February 20

Xiaomi has finally announced that the company’s flagship Mi 9 smartphone, successor of last year’s Mi 8 will be announced on February 20th at an event in China. It also confirmed that is is codenamed “Battle Angel”. The phone was spotted in the wild last week, and the official teaser confirms the design with triple rear cameras and a flash arranged vertically.

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Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p with AI motion detection, Infrared night vision launched in India for Rs. 1999

After teasers, Xiaomi has launched its Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p in India. As the name suggests, it has 1080p full HD video recording, at up to 20fps, has 130° ultra-wide angle lens that covers more of the room and effectively reduces blind spots, has advanced Al motion detection, comes with Infrared night vision with 10m infrared range, zoning classification and two-way voice communication.

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Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Android One Port

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was amongst the best selling devices launched in 2018 but it runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based MIUI 10 as of now. As per an official announcement, Redmi Note 5 Pro is expected to get Android 9.0 (Pie) in Q1 2019 but the public beta testing for the MIUI Global ROM hasn’t started yet. Continue reading “Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Android One Port”

Xiaomi dual-side foldable smartphone uses flexible folding screen co-developed with supply chain partner

It is a known fact that Xiaomi’s foldable phone is under development, while it is not confirmed, but the company might showcase the first-gen foldable phone at the MWC 2019 event later this month and eventually roll out in the latter half of 2019. Lin Bin, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi, has published a video showing a prototype of the bendable smartphone.
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Xiaomi I Love Mi Days sale: Discounts on Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 and more

After a recent limited-period price cut, Xiaomi is back with another discount sale with I Love Mi Days sale for this year on Mi.com and Flipkart, just in time for the Valentine’s Day. Continue reading “Xiaomi I Love Mi Days sale: Discounts on Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 and more”

Xiaomi patent hints at smartphone with edge-to-edge display, dual rear cameras

Xiaomi’s new design patent was published in the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) on February 5th. The patent hints at a full-screen smartphone with a dual camera on the back. Furthermore, the display features a rounded off corners on all four sides.
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