Xiaomi today went on a launch spree as it completed the Mi 11 series lineup with the addition of three new models for the Chinese market – the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite. For its global audience, the company announced the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, and Mi 11 Lite/5G.
The Mi 11i adopts a flat-screen design and is reputed to be Xiaomi’s best flat screen device yet. The body is made from premium glass with a thickness of just 7.8mm. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The specifications are somewhat similar to the Mi 11 Pro which may well stay as a China-only model. However, there are some marked differences between the two models such as the battery capacity.
The flagship device packs a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a hole-punch design at the top. The display is a Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate and that is capable of reaching a peak brightness of 1300nits with less power consumption. The display also comes with a DCI-P3 color gamut and HDR10+ support making it capable of delivering a stunning array of vivid colors.
The Mi 11i is powered by a Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm. The processor allows higher performance while consuming less energy and providing a super fast and reliable user experience. The phone also arrives with 8GB LPDDR5 storage and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 flash memory.
On the camera aspect, the Mi 11i packs a 108MP HD triple camera setup design with pro-level photography capabilities. The main camera is a 108MP HD sensor with outstanding low-light photography, assisted by a 119° ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera.
In terms of audio, the flagship smartphone is equipped with Dolby Atmos and dual speakers, thus creating a truly immersive audio experience. Further, Xiaomi says the phone comes with Audio Zoom which is capable of capturing clear audio of distant scenes by just zooming in on the subject with the camera.
Keeping the lights on is a 4,520mAh battery that is capable of taking you through the day without a need to charge it. The phone also brings support for 33W fast charging which can take it from zero to full charge in just 52 minutes. You also get an X-linear motor for highly responsive and powerful haptics, as well as an IR blaster and NFC support for contactless payment.
Xiaomi Mi 11i Pricing and Availability
As for the prices, the Mi 11i starts at EUR 649 for the 8GB+128GB version while the 8GB+256GB version retails for EUR 699. The phone will be available in three colours: Celestial Silver, Frosty White, and Cosmic Black. The phone will be available for pre-order across all official Xiaomi channels soon
OnePlus ventured into the budget smartphone after many years with the OnePlus Nord in July 2020. Later, the company turned the gear up and launched two more devices under the ‘Nord’ branding in quick succession. By November, reports had already started surfacing about a Nord SE and that it may launch in Q1 or 2021. However, Max Jambor(@MaxJMB) thinks otherwise.
OnePlus Nord SE leaked box packaging, Credit: @thebookisclosed/Max Jambor
Max, who earlier hinted about a possible Special Edition, is now saying that according to his sources, OnePlus isn’t going forward with the announcement of OnePlus Nord SE. Particularly, he says that the Special Edition that was planned with the original Nord won’t be hitting the stores.
Back in December, a Phone report suggested that OnePlus Nord SE could just be a special Edition of the Original OnePlus Nord designed in partnership with graphic artist Joshua Vides. However, an older report by Android Central said that the Nord ‘SE’ would have internal improvements like 4,500mAh battery, 65W Warp Charging.
Anyway, it makes sense of OnePlus to call off the whole special edition idea considering the Nord successor is already in the works. Speaking of which, OnePlus seems to be developing the device with an internal codename ‘Denniz‘ for months now.
And if another Android Central report is anything to go by, OnePlus will finally shift from the Qualcomm paradigm and opt for Taiwanese MediaTek chipsets. It says that the OnePlus Nord 2 will feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200 5G chipset.
Keeping this aside, there’s also an OnePlus ‘Ebba’ in the works and this is said to be the successor of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. This device is likely to get a 6.49-inch flat display, triple-cameras, measure 62.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm with a plastic rear panel.
That being said, let’s just hope OnePlus brings ‘Special Editions’ of succeeding Nord devices in the future.
Samsung has been rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.x stable update for the eligible devices since December. Some of the devices have received the update ahead of schedule. Now, the Galaxy A21s is the latest Samsung smartphone to join this list.
According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung has started seeding One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy A21s in South Korea. The latest system update for this handset comes with firmware version A217NKSU5CUC7.
For those, the Galaxy A21s is supposed to receive the Android 11 update in May. However, the South Korean tech giant has begun the rollout almost two months earlier.
Anyway, like any other software update, the new update for the Galaxy A21s is currently being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every device. Eventually, the update should be available for other regional variants in the coming days.
Users can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11.
That said, it is worth noting that though the Galaxy A21s could probably receive only one more Android update, the phone is eligible for four years of security patches, as per Samsung’s revised update policy.
Among the three new Mi 11 phones announced today is the Mi 11 Pro which comes with significant upgrades over the standard version that was announced back in December.
Mi 11 Pro Design
The Mi 11 Pro isn’t the thinnest of devices out there but Xiaomi manages to keep the thickness under 9mm and the weight at 208 grams even with the massive 5000mAh battery.
The phone has a curved display and a curved back made of glass too. It keeps the camera housing design of the Mi 11 and comes in three colors including a purple that has a frosted finish.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Specifications
The phone has a 6.81-inch curved Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The 10bit display also has Dolby Vision, a first for a Xiaomi phone. Other features are an SGS display protection certification, a maximum brightness of 1700 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection, and a Display Mate A+ rating. It also has an HDR10+certification. Xiaomi says it has also applied an antibacterial quad-curved screen protector, so you don’t need to get one. You also get an antibacterial case in the box.
There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering it and it is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There is a phase-changing cooling system that helps to keep the device cool. Xiaomi claims that in their test, after 30 minutes of Genshin Impact gameplay, the temperature was 49.3° celsius.
Just like the standard version, you get Harmon Kardon stereo speakers. There is also NFC, an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 6E, and an IP68 rating which is also a first for a Xiaomi phone. The Mi 11 Pro runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box.
There is a 5000mAh battery inside that comes with a new battery tech for a thinner design. It supports 67W wired and 67W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. Regardless of the one you decide to go with, you will be able to charge the phone from empty to full in just 36 minutes.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Cameras
The camera department is one of the major upgrades over the standard Mi 11. For the Pro’s main rear camera, Xiaomi has adopted the 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN2 super sensor with a 1/1.12″ sensor size, the largest camera sensor in a mobile phone. It is also the first camera with a Dual Pixel Pro and has Dual Native ISO Fusion, Stagger HDR, an f/1.95 aperture, OIS, and an 8P lens.
Below it is an 8MP f/3.4 periscope zoom lens with OIS and up to 5x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom, and a focal length of 120mm. The third camera is a 123° 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide angle camera with a 5P lens like the periscope camera. A dual-tone LED flash sits beside the camera housing.
The phone can record in 8K and can also record slow-motion videos at 1920 fps.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will be available in three configurations at the following prices:
8GB RAM + 128GB = ¥4999 (~$761)
8GB RAM + 256GB = ¥5299 (~$807)
12GB RAM + 256GB = ¥5699 (~$868)
The phone will be available for pre-order starting tonight and will go on sale on April 2 at 10 AM (Chinese Time).
The phone doesn’t come with a charger by default but there is an option for a free 67W charger at checkout similar to what Xiaomi offered with the Mi 11. Another option is to purchase the phone along with the 80W wireless charger bundle that includes a 120W power adapter for an additional ¥199 (~$30) instead of paying ¥499 (~$76) when you purchase the charger bundle separately.
Xiaomi has launched the successor of Mi Band 5, the Mi Band 6 in China & Mi Smart Band 6 in global markets. Apart from the naming and certain features like Watch faces, NFC, AI, they share common specs like AMOLED display, Blood Oxygen measurement. Let’s take a look at its specifications, features, and price.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Price, Availability
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 comes in six colors- Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, Blue options. Also, just like last year, the 2021 fitness tracker also has two versions- one with NFC and without NFC. You can take a look at the pricing below:
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Specifications and Features
The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 features a huge 1.56-inch AMOLED display. This 2.5D curved display has a resolution of 152×486 pixels, 326 PPI, and up to 450 nits brightness. Xiaomi says that the display is about 50% larger than the predecessor.
Further, the Mi Band 6 supports up to 130+ watch faces, 60+ watch faces(global), and also allows users to customize them with their personal photos. Like last year, Mi Band 6 also gets animated watch faces like and you can see an example of the SpongeBob watch faces below.
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Mi Band 6 SpongeBob faces
Mi Band 6 Watch faces(China)
Also, as mentioned above, the fitness tracker has a lot of color options for the straps.
Mi Smart Band 6 Features
As for features, the Mi Band 6 can support up to 30 exercise modes and can auto-detect some like Outdoor running, walking, treadmill running, outdoor cycling, rowing, and elliptical training. The Mi Band 6 also supports 24×7 heart rate monitoring(PPG), SpO2(Blood Oxygen measurement).
The Mi Band 6 can also track your sleep to tell you about the Sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time periods. Other tracking options include Breath exercise, Stress monitoring, Female health tracking, PAI(Personal Activity Intelligence).
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Mi Band 6 5ATM water-resistant
Mi Band 6 Magnetic Charging
Mi Band 6 30 workout modes
The NFC version(in China) supports multi-function NFC that helps in tap-to-pay on the go. As for the assistant, the Mi Band 6 has a Xiao AI assistant built-in(China). As for connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.0 and also has all the other necessary sensors like a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope.
Other features include swim-proof 5ATM water-resistant, magnetic charging, 125mAh LiPo battery, and a battery life of up to 14 days. Finally, the Mi Band 6 measures 47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7mm and has an adjustable strap length of 155 – 219mm.
While China got only one 5G variant, Xiaomi has announced an additional 4G variant with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G for the global markets. The Mi 11 Lite 4G comes in three colors namely Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and has a 16MP front camera instead of a 20MP shooter found on the 5G model. The 4G model also comes with Gorilla Glass 5 (instead of Gorilla Glass 6) and brings older Bluetooth 5.1 standard (instead of BL 5.2).
The Mi 11 Lite 5G starts at EUR 369 and comes in two variants 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB globally. The Mi 11 Lite 4G model starts at 299 for 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants.
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Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 11 Lite smartphone. The company held an online conference earlier today earlier today (29th March 2021) and announced various other products like the flagship Mi 11 Ultra.
Mi 11 Lite 5G Specifications
The device is an upper mid-range handset, which is the first in the world to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G processor. It is the first 700 series chipset to be built on a 5nm process, paired with the Adreno 642 GPU. For memory, the device houses 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage that can be expanded by up to 512 GB via an external microSD card.
On the front, the handset sports a 6.55 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz high refresh rate. For photography, the front has a 20 megapixel punch hole selfie camera while the rear features a triple camera module with a 64 megapixel primary sensor, 8 MP ultra wide angle lens, and a 5 MP macro sensor. The Mi 11 Lite 5G is powered by a large 4,250mAh battery pack that supports up to 33W fast charging.
Notably, the company also stated that the Mi 11 Lite will be the lightest and thinnest Mi phone in history, measuring in at just 160.53 mm x 75.72 mm x 6.81 mm and weighing just 159 grams. The Mi 11 Lite 5G also supports Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 6E standards. Furthermore, the display on the Mi 11 Lite 5G supports HDR+, and has the Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Out of the box, the handset will run on the Android 10 based MIUI 12 custom skin will feature the usual connectivity options.
Pricing and Color
The Mi 11 Lite 5G is available in multiple color variants namely Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, and White. For the pricing, the Mi 11 Lite arrives in two different memory configurations including:
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) – 2,299 Yuan (roughly 350 US Dollars)
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (8GB + 256GB) – 2,599 Yuan (roughly 395 US Dollars)
Xiaomi’s second-generation Ultra flagship is here and just like in 2020, the new model doesn’t disappoint. The phone brings in new technology in a refined form factor and is placed above the Mi 11 Pro, which is already a powerful 2021 flagship.
So how does the Mi 11 Ultra distinguish itself from the Pro?
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Design & Display
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes in just two color options – White Ceramic and Black. Both the colors look very elegant and premium. The camera housing is in black and covers almost the entire upper half of the device.
mi 11 ultra second display features
There are three cameras at the back along with a secondary display that shows you the notifications, battery level, weather, health alerts, and other essential information. There’s also a special Ultra-Low Power saving mode that utilizes this tiny screen to give you up to 55 hours of additional standby time.
However, Xiaomi says that the most important function of the secondary display at the back is to allow high-resolution selfies from its rear cameras.
The display is exactly the same as the Mi 11 Pro, so you get a four curved 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED screen on the front with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate. You also have Gorilla Glass Victus protection as the Pro model as well as Dolby Vision support.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is IP68 certified as well. You also get Harmon Kardon stereo speakers.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Hardware
The rest of the hardware is the same as the Mi 11 Pro. So the Mi 11 Ultra comes with Snapdragon 888 with LPDDR5 RAM 6400Mbps and UFS 3.1. You get Wi-Fi 6 Enhanced support as well.
Coming to the battery, the Mi 11 Ultra features a 5000mAh capacity battery with 67W wired and wireless charging.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Cameras
One of the biggest differentiators between the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra is in their camera departments. The phone features a powerful triple camera setup featuring the same Samsung GN2 50MP primary shooter but with two additional 48MP Sony IMX586 Ultra Wide and TeleMacro cameras.
mi 11 ultra cameras
The 50MP Samsung GN2 comes with 61 degrees FoV with a very sharp focus thanks to dToF technology that features 64 point laser array focus system.
The 48MP Ultra Wide Camera comes with a very wide 128-degree FoV and the third 48MP TeleMacro camera comes with 5x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom.
Xiaomi said at the event that the brand has worked hard on the Ultra Night Photo algorithms which combined with the 1/1.5″ large 50MP sensor ensures that you get clear and colorful photos even when the lighting goes down. In fact, the company directly compared the Mi 11 Ultra’s camera to a Sony RX100 M7 compact camera and showed how the former’s camera setup is capable of capturing better low light images.
The Mi 11 Ultra can capture 8K videos from all the 3 camera sensors including the telemacro shooter.
Thanks to this powerful setup, the Mi 11 Ultra has managed to score 143 on DxOMark, making it the best smartphone camera setup on the platform right now.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Pricing & Availability
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra starts at 5999 yuan ($914) for its 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM version. The 12GB + 256GB version retails for 6499 yuan ($990) while the top end 12GB + 512GB version will retail for 6999 yuan ($1065).
Xiaomi Mi 11 Marbled Ceramic Special Edition will go on sale for 6999 yuan ($1065).
All versions will go on sale from April 2 in China. No word on global availability yet.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G as a China-exclusive smartphone in late November 2020. The phone debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, four months after its release, this handset has started receiving the much-awaited Android 11 update.
The Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G comes with build number V12.0.2.0.RJSCNXM. It is currently in the Stable Beta phase.
In other words, this update is only available for a select few users. By limiting the rollout, Xiaomi can avoid any catastrophe if there are issues with the build. Anyway, all units should get this update in the coming days.
Although the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is only available in China, this phone is sold with different names with some tweaks in certain regions. In India, this very same smartphone without NFC is called Mi 10i. Whereas, in Europe, this device with a 64MP primary camera (instead of 108MP) is called Mi 10T Lite.
All three handsets run near-identical MIUI build with some minor changes. The Mi 10T Lite was the first to get the Android 11 update in February. Now, the update is also available for the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Hence, the Mi 10i sold in India should be the next to get the Android 11 update. That said, all these three devices are also eligible for MIUI 12.5 update.
Huawei, despite facing several sanctions from the United States government, continues to launch new products and expand its business in an attempt to regain the market share in China as well as globally.
An employee of Huawei recently revealed on Weibo that the company is planning to host a couple of launch events at the end of April with the theme “Wisdom Connecting Everything, Wisdom and Hundreds of People” and “Art Deconstruction, No Prophet”.
The event is expected to launch the HarmonyOS 2.0 for smartphones, which is expected to have its Beta 3 released in the coming days. The new version is already under testing and should be released for commercial use in the near future.
Huawei’s own mobile operating system HarmonyOS is expected to be running the company’s upcoming flagship smartphones — the Huawei P50 series. Another event in April could be related to these phones.
It’s noteworthy that the previous reports have mentioned that the Huawei P50 series of flagship smartphones have been delayed and could go official in the month of May. But there’s a possibility that the announcement could take place in April and the devices be made available for purchase a month later.
However, the new report claims that the Huawei P50 series may get further delayed and could be made official in June later this year. This is mainly because of the supply chain and production issues that the company faces which is a result of the sanctions imposed on the Chinese giant by the United States.
The reports about HarmonyOS, which is called HongMeng OS in China, have been making rounds for quite some time and it’s pretty clear that the software will be released for general use next month.
Xiaomi has just announced various new products in its on going launch live stream. In this online conference, the company announced the new Mi AX9000 Gaming Wi-Fi Router, which features WiFi 6 standards.
The Mi AX9000 router is a Tri-band router that supports both 2.4 and 5G bands and is powered by a hexa core Qualcomm chipset (4 CPU + 2 NPU) under the hood. A notable inclusion is that the Chinese tech giant has also offered a third 5G_Game band as well, which as the name suggests, is clearly dedicated towards gaming. Furthermore, the AX9000 offers 4×4 160MHz bandwidth over the 4×4 80Mhz that was found in the AX3000 series routers.
The new WiFi router also supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA, meaning it can support connectivity for up to 16 devices. Looking at the design, the router features a unique aesthetic with its ‘X’ shaped cross LEDs on the top of its octagonal shaped router. Four antennas can also be observed with the rear having four LAN ports as well. Notably, the company has also offered a USB 3.0 port. For cooling, the device also sports a single fan that can keep the router cool.
Thanks to its Qualcomm processor, the WiFi router supports speeds of up to 4,804Mbps depending on the connected frequency. Xiaomi also placed an emphasis on connectivity and range with the new Mi AX9000 series router, which it promises can offer strong speeds up to a range of 12 meters, through any walls or obstacles in the users’ house. The new router will be available for a price of 999 Yuan (roughly 152 US Dollars).
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Coolpad, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, has revealed the financial data for the year 2020. It revealed that the group generated a consolidated income of HK$817.6 million during the whole year.
The numbers represent a decline of 56.31 percent year-on-year and the company mainly attributes it to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also said that because of this, it postponed the launch of several smartphone models. This further added to the substantial decrease in the sales.
It adds that the pandemic has disrupted the supply chain and the price rise in several components caused the company’s expenses to rise. In order to cut down the cost and reduce potential risk, Coolpad says that it is gradually shifting from the overseas market and will be focusing more in the home market, China.
The company hasn’t launched any major products in recent times. Last year, it also withdrew a series of patent infringement lawsuits that the company had filed against another Chinese brand Xiaomi.
Earlier this year, in January, it launched the Coolpad Cool S smartphone in Nepal, and around the same time, the company had launched the Cool Bass, true wireless earphones in the Indian market. But there have been no major announcements from the company and going by the financial situation of the brand, it will be interesting to see how it manages to re-establish itself in the market.
Xiaomi initially announced MIUI 12.5 at the Mi 11 China launch event in late December 2020. Later, the company unveiled MIUI 12.5 Global at the Mi 11 launch event for international markets. At the same event, the firm even revealed the list of eligible devices. In fact, the Chinese smartphone maker had even started recruiting global pilot (beta) testers before the announcement. Now, a little over a month later, Xiaomi has opened registrations for MIUI 12.5 India beta program.
For those unaware, Xiaomi (Mi, Redmi, POCO) smartphones run different MIUI builds based on the regions they are sold in. Since India is the company’s largest market outside mainland China, almost all phones sold in India ship with MIUI India ROM.
Talking about MIUI 12.5, it is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. It is a minor upgrade over MIUI 12, which was introduced in late April 2020. The new version focuses on performance, privacy, sounds & haptics, and uninstallable system apps to name a few.
The company has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 weekly beta builds in China since the initial announcement. Similarly, the company has been even running MIUI 12.5 Global Beta program for quite a while now.
Hence, Xiaomi has now started recruiting beta testers for MIUI 12.5 India. Since Mi Community India is now disabled in the country, the company seems to have shared the registration form via some other media. We are not sure how they shared the form but we came across it through PiunikaWeb.
According to the registration form, the following Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones will be eligible for MIUI 12.5 India ROM.
MIUI 12.5 India Eligible/Supported Devices
Mi
Mi 10
Mi 10T Pro
Mi 10T
Mi 10i
Redmi
Redmi K20 Pro
Redmi K20
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Redmi Note 10 Pro
Redmi Note 10
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9
Redmi 9 Power
Redmi 9 Prime
Redmi 9
Redmi 9i
Redmi 9A
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8
Redmi 8
Redmi 8A Dual
Redmi 8A
POCO
POCO X3
POCO X2
POCO M2 Pro
POCO M2
POCO M3
POCO C3
Interested users of the above-listed smartphones can apply for the beta program by visiting the link provided below. Anyway, it is worth noting that even more devices could be eligible for MIUI 12.5 India. But Xiaomi is not recruiting beta testers for them as of now, just like some of the devices listed above (eg. Redmi Note 10, Redmi 9i).
Samsung hasn’t yet brought the 5G devices to India under the budget or mid-range segment for that matter. The closest example would be the Galaxy A52 4G which launched as a 5G device in certain markets outside India. That should change later in 2021 according to previous reports. Accordingly, a support page for the Galaxy M42 5G has gone live in India.
A new support page for an upcoming Samsung smartphone has gone live in India. This device has the model number SM-M426B/DS. Here, the DS generally notes that it’s the Dual SIM variant. If you recall, this device has already been certified at the Wi-Fi Alliance, China’s 3C authority, and others like India’s BIS.
This model number coincides with the Galaxy A42 5G(SM-A426B) that launched in European markets last year. Hence, the device, under Galaxy M42 5G moniker, could share some of the design, specs from the Galaxy A42 5G.
However, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G should have certain tweaks like the 64MP primary camera instead of the 48MP shooter, 6,000mAh battery instead of 5,000mAh on the A42 5G, 32MP selfie camera, and more. Speaking of similarities, the Galaxy M42 5G could feature a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+ Infinity-U display.
Under the hood, it can very well have the Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage options. We can expect other specs like Bluetooth 5.0, in-display fingerprint sensor, fast charging support up to 15W, MicroSD slot for expansion up to 1TB, run latest One UI 3.1, and more.
Let’s wait for the official confirmation regarding the device from Samsung which is expected to come out in the near future.
Earlier this month, the iQOO Z3 was launched with 120Hz high refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G. Now, a new leak has suggested that a Pro variant is on the way and will feature a higher end Snapdragon 780G along with a 144Hz LCD display.
According to a Weibopost (a Chinese microblogging website), the company is working on an IQOO Z3 Pro, which is a higher end version of its newly launched mid range handset. For those unaware, the base Z3 was launched back on 25th March 2021, and featured notable specs and started from a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (roughly 260 US Dollars). It featured the Snapdragon 768G 5G enabled processor and a 120Hz high refresh rate display.
Now, a leak has revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker’s Z3 Pro will support Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 780G processor and a 144Hz high refresh rate on its LCD display panel. Qualcomm had just recently announced the Snapdragon 780G mobile processor. This would mean that the Z3 Pro would be one of the first smartphones to feature the newly announced 5nm chipset.
At the moment, this chip is expected to first be featured in the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. So, we can expect other smartphone vendors to launch their own offerings soon. Unfortunately, the leak is still an unconfirmed news, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information regarding this upcoming device is available.
Samsung is known to bring improvements to smartphones even after their launch via updates. Recently, it enabled flagship camera features for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and other older devices. Now, it is bringing more improvements to the entire Samsung Galaxy S21 series.
In a new update that is rolling out to users of India with firmware version G99xxXXU2AUC8, Samsung is bringing camera improvements to the Galaxy S21 series of devices- Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The update weighs over 1GB and it also has performance improvements for the devices.
Notably, the company seems to have finally allowed users to capture portrait shots via the regular lens. Samsung had introduced new camera features like Director’s View, Low-light portraits during the Galaxy S21 launch. However, it had allowed only ultrawide/telephoto lens to capture portraits so far.
With the new update, users can click portrait photos via the regular sensor as reported by Sammobile. Anyway, along with this, the update also brings the latest April 2021 security patch to the entire Galaxy S21 series.
We can expect the update to expand to other regions as well. That said, if you are living in India, you can try out the new feature by updating the device to the latest firmware. To do that you can navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Apart from improving the features, Samsung has also been updating its older devices to the latest One UI 3.1 based on Android 11. The company did bring a lot of improvements like the revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, improved stock apps & more.
Xiaomi has decided to split this mega launch into two days. At today’s launch, we got the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite, Mi Band 6, and the Mi AX9000 Router. The rest of the products mentioned below will be unveiled tomorrow at the same time.
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Xiaomi has scheduled its biggest tech launch event since its inception later today at 7.30 PM CST time in China. The company will be unveiling more than 10 different products from various categories ranging from smartphones, wearables, tablets, to even foldables.
The event is expected to go on for nearly four hours (all thanks to the number of products expected) and Xiaomi has added that some of the product will be announced directly through social media in order to cut short the event time.
That said, here are all the expected Xiaomi products at the 2021 Xiaomi Mega LaunchEvent. We expect at least 15 new product announcements today.
Left: Mi 11i & Mi 11 Center: Mi 11 Ultra RIght: Mi 11 Lite
The Mi 11 ultra is one of the most anticipated smartphones at this event today. Last year’s Mi 10 Ultra came with the latest technology including 120W charging support and this year’s Mi 11 Ultra is expected to be the most powerful smartphone from the brand in the first half of 2021.
Expected features include:
6.81-inch SAMOLED curved edge QHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate
LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
Snapdragon 888
Harmon Kardon stereo speakers
5000mAh battery silicon-oxygen anode batteries with 67W fast wired and wireless charging with 10W reverse charging
20MP Selfie camera
Samsung GN2 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor
A possible secondary screen at the back for rear camera selfies
Not much is known about the Pro version but the company confirmed last week that both the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro will feature new silicon-oxygen anode batteries which will make it thinner and enable faster charging.
Expect the Mi 11 Pro to be a slightly toned-down version of the Mi 11 Ultra.
The rest of the specs are expected to be the same as the 4G version
Xiaomi Mi 11i
There are reports about the Mi 11i being a rebranded Redmi K40 Pro+. Thie phone is likely going to be a toned-down version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series, but unfortunately, we don’t have any information on its specs.
Xiaomi’s Daniel confirmed the existence of the phone earlier today, calling it the star performer.
Super pleased to be 1st to announce a new star product.
Tonight is about a lot of things, one of the most important to me is that we're going to be rounding off our flagship #Mi11 series.
One of the most exciting products to be unveiled today is the new Xiaomi Mi Mix model. Its been over 2.5 years since the last Mix series was announced in the market. But the company’s premium lineup will make a comeback today, likely in an exciting form factor. While Xiaomi has confirmed the new Mi Mix model will feature liquid lens technology for its camera, there are reports that state that the phone will actually be an inward folding foldable.
So if reports are to be believed, the new Xiaomi Mi Mix model will be the company’s first mass-produced foldable smartphone in the market. It should be the first of the three expected foldables from the brand this year.
The new Mi Band 6 is expected to feature a bigger display, up to 30 sports modes, and should be available in standard and NFC variants. There should also be support for blood oxygen monitoring.
Xiaomi Mi Washing Machine (Front Load)
The teaser reveals a minimalistic design with a single dominating color scheme. The image also shows off a front-facing door, along with a few buttons above it. Note that this will be a brand new model and won’t be similar to the one launched last week.
New Xiaomi Mi Router
Not much is know about the new Xiaomi Mi Router model but the company has confirmed that it will be a premium high-speed router for maximum performance. Expect more details at the event today.
New Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
A new version of the Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner will be announced at the company’s Mega Launch event today.
New Xiaomi Mi Surge Chip
Another big announcement today should be the new Xiaomi Surge chipset. After the failure of its first-generation Surge S1 chip launched more than four years ago, the company’s chip division will likely make a comeback this year with a new processor.
However, there are reports that say that it won’t be a smartphone chip like its predecessor. Some reports say that the new Surge branded chip could be an ISP for smartphones. There are other reports which say that it could be a chip for smart cars.
Whatever it is, we know for sure we’ll hear about the company’s new chip later today.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Car Plans
Reuters exclusively reported that Xiaomi was partnering with Great Wall Motors to build Electric Smart Cars under its own brand. Unsurprisingly, the report states that the new EV in development will be focused on the mass market.
This is an exciting new development for Xiaomi and we are definitely looking forward to hearing more about their plans at the event today.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5
According to a popular leaker from China, the long-forgotten Mi Pad lineup will get an update this year with a new model. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 (official name is unknown at the moment) should feature a similar-sized display as the iPad Air 4th Gen (10.9-inch) and iPad Pro 11-inch. The upcoming Xiaomi tablet is also expected to come with Xiaomi Device Control, a feature similar to the HUAWEI Multi-screen Collaboration.
There are a bunch of other products expected at the event today like the Xiaomi Fresh Air fan, a new generation of Mi Air Conditioner, and a new Xiaomi Mi Humidifier.
Note that many of these products might not be announced at the event but they would be revealed via the official social media channels.
As always, we’ll be covering the entire Xiaomi Mega Launch event today. So stay tuned to Gizmochina to keep a track of all the products announced at the big event.
Vivo announced the Vivo X60 series for the global markets in the previous week. It also unveiled the Vivo Y72 5G as the company’s first 5G-ready Y-series in global markets. It also announced the Vivo Y30G budget-friendly phone earlier this month. However, since it was announced silently, we missed out on covering its launch. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Vivo Y30G.
Vivo Y30G
Vivo Y30G specifications and features
The Vivo Y30G measures 164.41 x 76.32 x 8.41mm and it weighs 191.4 grams. The smartphone has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
The MediaTek Helio P65 chipset powers the device with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, the handset offers users 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and a microSD card slot. It runs on OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS.
The Vivo Y30G has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The vertical camera setup placed on the backside of the phone has a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens.
Vivo Y30G
A 5,000mAh battery is present under the hood of the Vivo Y30G, which carries support for 18W fast charging. The other features that can be found on the phone include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, a 3.5mm audio jack, face unlock, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y30G pricing
The Vivo Y30G is now available for purchase in China with a price tag of 1499 Yuan (~$228). It comes in three colors such as Obsidian Black, Dawn White, and Aqua Blue.
Huami Technology announced a partnership with Amazon Could earlier this week on 25th March 2021. The two firms entered into a strategic partnership to ‘improve global competitiveness.’
The Chinese tech giant announced that it would be using Amazon Cloud Technology’s to leverage its global infrastructure and ‘industry leading security’, along with its cloud technology and services. Furthermore, the known wearables maker also stated that it would also use Amazon’s “chip end cloud,” which covers more than 70 countries and regions across the globe. The company also added that the collaboration would also raise competitiveness, while promoting rapid development in the global market.
Notably, the two companies will also be exploring further cooperation in the future for sectors like cloud based health services. The company said that the reason it chose Amazon Cloud Technology over other cloud based firms is for its flexibility and secure cloud computing environment that it offers. This marks a major partnership that will have Huami utilize the cloud expertise of Amazon.
Fan Meihui, co-founder of Huami Technology and rotating president of the Global Innovation Center stated that “The security and compliance capabilities of Amazon Cloud Technology help make users more trust us to ensure the security and privacy of their personal data, just as they trust Amazon Cloud Technology.”
Infinix is expected to launch the Infinix Note 10 series very soon, as per multiple certifications. It looks like the brand will also announce an entry-level device called Infinix Hot 10i in the coming days. This phone has appeared on Google Play Console revealing its primary specifications.
Infinix Hot 10i | Source: Google Play Console
Infinix Hot series of smartphones are similar to Xiaomi’s Redmi number series. These handsets offer the best bang for the buck in the markets they are sold. They are popular in Africa where Xiaomi and realme do not have much presence.
The upcoming Infinix Hot 10i with model number X658B will be no exception. According to the device’s Google Play Console listing, it will flaunt an HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 320 DPI, and a centered punch-hole at the top for the selfie camera (as per front render).
Being an entry-level smartphone, the handset will be powered by a MediaTek Helio A20 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM. But thankfully, it will run Android 11 out of the box. Since all three Transsion brands (TECNO, Infinix, itel) are not known for providing proper software support, it is a plus point for this device to come with the latest Android version available.
Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the Infinix Hot 10i apart from the above-mentioned specifics. But we expect to learn more about it before its official announcement sometime later in the coming days.
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