Category: Xiaomi

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to bring further system optimizations — Global roll out details and list of devices getting it

Xiaomi introduced the MIUI 12.5, the next intermediate MIUI update with a strong focus on system optimizations in China back in December, and the Global roll-out started in Q2 2021, and it continues to roll out to more devices. Today Xiaomi has announced the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced that brings further system optimizations promising a swifter and a lower power consumption experience. It will start rolling out from Q4 2021 which begins in October. Continue reading “MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to bring further system optimizations — Global roll out details and list of devices getting it”

Redmi Note 10 gets fourth price hike in India, now starts at Rs. 13999

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand launched the Redmi Note 10 smartphone back in March this year in two variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage starting at a price of Rs. 11.999. In less than a month of third price hike, the company has increased the price of the phone once again by Rs. 500. It now starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB version, so the total price hike since the launch is Rs. 2000. Continue reading “Redmi Note 10 gets fourth price hike in India, now starts at Rs. 13999”

Xiaomi posts 84.4% YoY increase in profits in Q2 2021, acquires self-driving startup Deepmotion for $77.3 million

Xiaomi has reported its earning for the second quarter (Q2 2021) that ended June 30, 2021. It reported revenue of 87.8 billion yuan (US$ 13.56 billion), an increase of 64% compared to Q2 2020. Net profit for the quarter was approximately 6.3 billion yuan (US$1.28 billion), up 87.4% YoY. The company said that the total revenue and adjusted net profit both reached record highs in the quarter, demonstrating the excellence of the business model and the robustness of its operations. Continue reading “Xiaomi posts 84.4% YoY increase in profits in Q2 2021, acquires self-driving startup Deepmotion for $77.3 million”

Mi Smart Band 6 Review

Xiaomi today launched the Mi Smart Band 6, the company’s latest fitness and sleep tracking band, after it was introduced back in March. Compared to the last year’s Band 5, this comes with a larger 1.56″ display while maintaining the same size, has 30 workout modes, and finally adds SpO2 sensor. Is it worth the price? If you already have the Mi Smart Band 5, should you upgrade? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Mi Smart Band 6 Review”

Mi Notebook Pro with 14″ 2.5K and Mi Notebook Ultra with 15.6″ 3.2K 90Hz display, 11th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 launched in India starting at Rs. 56,999

Xiaomi just launched the Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra, the company’s latest top-end laptops in India, as it had promised. The Mi Notebook Pro features a 14-inch 2.5K QHD Mi True Life Display with 4.3mm narrow frame and 88.2% screen-to-body ratio and the Mi Notebook Ultra comes with a 15.6-inch 3.2K Mi TrueLife+ display with support for 90Hz high refresh-rate, 4.3mm narrow frame and 89.1% screen-to-body ratio, both with 100% sRGB support. Continue reading “Mi Notebook Pro with 14″ 2.5K and Mi Notebook Ultra with 15.6″ 3.2K 90Hz display, 11th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 launched in India starting at Rs. 56,999”

Mi TV 5X 43″, 50″ and 55″ 4K TVs with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 40W speakers, Dolby Atmos launched in India starting at Rs. 31999

Xiaomi just launched the Mi TV 5X series, the company’s latest TVs in India. The 4K TVs feature a premium metallic bezel-less finish, have up to a screen-to-body ratio of 96.6%, carbon-fiber rear finish, come with a metallic stand, have Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) support and support over 1 billion colours. There is also come with enhanced Vivid Picture Engine 2 (Proprietary display technology) with Adaptive Brightness that adapts to the environment. Continue reading “Mi TV 5X 43″, 50″ and 55″ 4K TVs with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 40W speakers, Dolby Atmos launched in India starting at Rs. 31999”

Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro and Mi Running Shoes launched in India

Xiaomi has finally launched the Mi Router 4A, the company’s latest dual-band router in India, after the launch of Mi Router 4C early last year. It also launched the Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro with 3 million pixels, 360° panorama, full colour in low-light and AI human detection. There is also Mi running shoes. Continue reading “Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360° Home Security Camera 2K Pro and Mi Running Shoes launched in India”

Mi Smart Band 6 with 1.56-inch AMOLED display, 30 fitness modes, SpO2 monitoring launched in India for Rs. 3499

Xiaomi just launched most expected Mi Smart Band 6 in India, as it had promised. It features a 1.56-inch large full screen AMOLED touch display, which Xiaomi says is a unique, running-track-shaped screen that offers 326PPI crystal-clear resolution and approximately 50% more screen space than its predecessor. It also supports customizable band faces with over 80 watch faces and custom watch faces. Continue reading “Mi Smart Band 6 with 1.56-inch AMOLED display, 30 fitness modes, SpO2 monitoring launched in India for Rs. 3499”

New Redmi Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive, up to 30h total battery life launching in India on September 3

Redmi already confirmed the launch of Redmi 10 Prime smartphone in India on September 3rd. Today it has confirmed the launch of a new Redmi earbuds in the country. It has also confirmed some specifications of the earbuds that includes Qualcomm chip for qptX Adaptive codec, powerful driver for an enriched listening experience, Bluetooth 5.2 for a smooth and seamless connection and up  to 30h total playback time with the case. Continue reading “New Redmi Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive, up to 30h total battery life launching in India on September 3”

Xiaomi’s ‘Mi’ product series will be renamed to ‘Xiaomi’

Xiaomi has announced that its ‘Mi’ product line will be renamed to ‘Xiaomi’ starting from this Q3 2021 which ends in September. The company says that the change will unify its global brand presence and close the perception gap between the brand and its products. It added that the change may take some time to take effect in all regions. This already started with the MIX 4, which was launched in China earlier this month. Instead of Mi MIX 4, it is called Xiaomi MIX 4. Continue reading “Xiaomi’s ‘Mi’ product series will be renamed to ‘Xiaomi’”

Redmi 10 Prime with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Helio G88, 50MP rear camera launching in India on September 3

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand has started teasing the launch of its new Redmi smartphone in India in a dedicated page, which counts down to September 3rd 12 30PM. The company is teasing the phone as All-round Superstar along with adaptive display, MediaTek Helio processor, and more. This should be the Redmi 10, but it is expected to launch in India as Redmi 10 Prime. Continue reading “Redmi 10 Prime with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Helio G88, 50MP rear camera launching in India on September 3”

Xiaomi schedules Smarter Living 2022 event in India on August 26 to launch new Mi Notebook, Mi Band 6 and more

Update: Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of Mi Smart Band 6 in India. It will be sold on Amazon.in, in addition to mi.com. Continue reading “Xiaomi schedules Smarter Living 2022 event in India on August 26 to launch new Mi Notebook, Mi Band 6 and more”

Redmi 10 with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz AdaptiveSync display, Helio G88, 50MP quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

After rumours, Xiaomi’s Redmi brand has officially introduced the Redmi 10, the company’s latest smartphone in the budget Redmi series. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with AdaptiveSync 90Hz (45/60/90Hz) refresh rate, is the first phone to be powered by MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. The phone has a 50MP rear camera, a first of its kind in its category, accompanied by 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Continue reading “Redmi 10 with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz AdaptiveSync display, Helio G88, 50MP quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced”

Redmi Note 10S Cosmic Purple colour variant launched in India

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand just launched the Cosmic Purple colour variant for the Redmi Note 10S that joins the Shadow Black, Frost White and Deep Sea Blue colour variants. It is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version, same as the other colours. It is available from Amazon.in, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and retail stores starting today. HDFC credit card users get Rs. 1,000 Instant Discount.
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Xiaomi introduces 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand

After introducing 80W wireless charging stand back in March this year, Xiaomi last week along with the Mi MIX 4 introduced 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand, even though the company is yet to launch a phone to support it. It still has Qi charging tech and retains the dual-coil design. There is a dynamic fan that turns on when needed to cool down the charger. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand”