The first-ever iQOO smartphone is finally receiving iQOO UI Android 10 update

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Jun 5, 2020

Xiaomi has just launched a new charging base for its XiaoAI Touchscreen Speaker Pro 8. The smart speaker was launched back in December 2019 and featured an 8 inch display. Now, the new charging base aims to add portability to the speaker.

For those unaware, the XiaoAI Touchscreen Speaker Pro 8 acted as an interactive smart speaker, which could essentially work as a hub for controlling other smart products at home. A notable inclusion was voice calls thanks to the addition of a camera. The smart speaker housed a 3 bass booster unit with 50.8mm speakers that had a high output and tuned professionally tuned by DTS, a known brand in the audio industry.

While users could watch videos and more on the smart speaker, its function was limited to a socket and at homes. Now, the new charging base launched by Xiaomi would enable the XiaoAI speaker to be taken along in places where you can’t plug it in. The base is slim and connects to the smart speaker from the bottom. It powers the device throws a power cable and can also be charged separately.

It arrives in a similar color scheme as the speaker and also houses 5 LED indicators at the bottom, that reveals the remaining battery capacity. The battery is a large 10,000mAh lithium cell that allows for up to 5 hours of video playback at 50 percent volume and maximum brightness. While using it just as a speaker on a 50 percent volume level, the battery endurance rises to 12 hours. A switch on the side wakes the charging base up, so, if you’re interested in getting it for your XiaoAI Touchscreen Speaker Pro 8, you can buy it for 129 yuan (roughly 18 US Dollars).

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Xiaomi patents a foldable smartphone that resembles the Huawei Mate Xs

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Jun 5, 2020

A new Xiaomi patent has recently surfaced for a foldable smartphone. The patent was found on CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) database and reveals a device that highly resembles the Huawei Mate Xs.

Looking at the images, the Xiaomi patent is for a smartphone with a flexible display. It folds outward with a noticeable bezel on the right corner when completely unfolded. When it is folded outward, the rear the front facing side is full screen body while the rear has a narrow segment that houses its camera module. This design is quite similar to the Mate Xs that was launched earlier this year.

The large display on the front has negligible bezels surrounding it, with the narrow right corner also featuring the volume rockers and power button. The narrow segment on the back sports a quad camera setup along with a mic, an LED flash, and a button as well. This button is apparently pressed to release unfold the display from its place. In other words, the display is secured with this mechanism.

The patented Xiaomi smartphone is charged via a USB Type C port that is flanked by a speaker grill. When looking at the device from the back, one can observe the hinge mechanics on the rear of the device is unfolded. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the Chinese tech giant will actually manufacturer such a device or if it’s just covering all bases.

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Lenovo quietly launched the Chromebook 3, features an 11 inch display

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Jun 5, 2020

Lenovo has just launched a new affordable laptop which features Google’s Chrome OS. The company has quietly released the Chromebook 3 with an 11 inch display and a low end Intel CPU.

For those unaware, Lenovo is one of the major manufacturers of Google’s Chrome OS. These series of laptops are meant for basic computing and casual use over productivity. Under the hood, the Lenovo laptops house 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is decent for a budget computer that sports the Intel Celeron N4020 processor.

With these specs, the Chromebook 3 can basically handle general web browsing with ease. Its 11 inch display features a 1366 x 768px resolution on a TN panel. This display isn’t exactly top notch but at that size and budget, it would be good enough. Notably, the display of the laptop features a 180 degree hinge that allows it to lay completely flat on a table.

On the front, a 720p webcam can be found with basic connectivity features like a microSD card slot, and two USB Type C and USB Type A ports also being provided. The design is minimalistic with a dual tone “Onyx Black” color option which has a textured material on it. The laptop is promised to receive till 2026 and is offered for a price of 229 US Dollars.

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Xiaomi teases the Mi Notebook again, hints at a 12 hour battery life

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Jun 5, 2020

Xiaomi India has teased the upcoming launch of its Mi Notebook series of laptops again. The new thin and light ultrabooks are scheduled to be announced on 11th June 2020 and may feature an impressive 12 hour battery life.

#MakeEpicHappen without running🏃‍♂️for a charger🔌 every now and then.

Mi fans, guess the #Epic Battery Life on the upcoming #MiNoteBook. 💻

Global Debut on June 1⃣1⃣. pic.twitter.com/GlSMXb2154

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 4, 2020

The Chinese tech giant shared a teaser on its official Twitter handle, in which a short video was shared. The video depicted a 12 hour cycle with a heavy emphasis on its battery. In the tweet, Xiaomi also stated that the Mi Notebook will feature an “Epic” battery life performance, hinting at its portability and endurance at the same time.

For those unaware, the Mi Notebook from Xiaomi is the latest in its thin and light ultrabook offering. The laptop features thin bezels and is said to arrive in India soon. While the exact specifications are currently unknown, the laptop is expected to feature either Intel’s 10th generation processors or AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 series mobile chip.

Some reports have claimed that the model being launched in India, could be a rebranded Redmibook with a 10th gen Intel processor. Furthermore, the Intel variant will likely be paired with an NVIDIA GPU and SSD storage as well. Unfortunately, the pricing of the upcoming laptop series is unknown, but it could be around or even below the 60,000 INR mark (roughly 795 US Dollars).

Vivo X50 Pro is now up for reservation in China; price starts at 4,298 yuan ($603)

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Jun 5, 2020

Vivo recently launched the flagship Vivo X50 lineup in its home market which includes X50, X50 Pro, and X50 Pro+ smartphones. While the Pro+ model will be available from next month, the other variants will be up for purchase from this month only.

The Vivo X50 is set to go on sale tomorrow while the X50 Pro will be available for purchase in China from 12th June. But from today, the company has started taking reservations for the smartphone through JD.com.

It comes in two variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage which costs 4,298 yuan (approximately $603) and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model which is priced at 4,698 yuan that roughly converts to $663.

As for the specifications, the Vivo X50 Pro features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2376 x 1080 pixels. There’s also support for the 90Hz refresh rate and it comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has a curved screen design — a first for the X-series from Vivo.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor, along with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.0 flash internal storage. Thanks to the SD765G chipset, the phone has 5G connectivity support.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a 32MP snapper on the front with features like night view, portrait, photo, video, panorama, dynamic photo, slow motion, short video, AR cute shoot, and others.

On the back, it is equipped with a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary camera sensor, along with a 13MP portrait lens, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP macro lens.

The highlight of the smartphone is the gimble camera technology which moves the camera module in the opposite direction of the shake, which results in increased stability. The company says that it widens the rotation angle and the anti-shake area.

The phone is running Android 10 operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS user interface on top. The Vivo X50 is powered by a 4,315mAh battery and comes with support for 33W fast charging technology.

Huawei FreeGo Portable Bluetooth Speaker announced in China; will go on sale next month

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Jun 5, 2020

After launching the FreeBuds series for TWS earphones and FreeLace wireless earphones, Huawei has today launched the third product under its Free-branded audio lineup — Huawei FreeGo Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

The Huawei FreeGo portable Bluetooth speaker is quite small and compact as the body of the device measures 120mm. This makes it easy for the speaker to be carried around.

The highlight of the speaker, as mentioned by the company, is that it comes with features like one-touch sound transmission and wireless sound transmission. The speaker packs dual speakers and has a biological high-frequency diaphragm for transparent treble.

It has an aluminum alloy low-frequency diaphragm that makes the bass sound more powerful and thus it effectively enriches sound details. The company says that it can work properly within a distance of three meters.

Other features of this portable speaker include built-in dual anti-noise microphones and support for smart echo suppression, among others. It also comes with support for Huawei Share for the “Touch and Talk” function that enables to share mobile phone audio to the Bluetooth speaker through NFC.

Huawei FreeGo Portable Bluetooth Speaker also comes with fast charging technology. The company claims that it can provide a playback time of around two hours just by charging the device for 15 minutes.

Although the company has announced this new speaker, pricing details have not been revealed by Huawei. But the company has said that the FreeGo speaker is expected to be available for purchase in China from mid-July.

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Gree Electronics to soon launch its first 5G smartphone

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Jun 5, 2020

Gree Electronics, which is one of the major appliances manufacturers in China, seems all set to launch its first 5G smartphone in the market. A leak related to the device reveals that the phone will come powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset.

Apart from the information that the device will come powered by the SD765G SoC, nothing is known about the phone in question at this point in time. However, we expect to know more about this in the coming days and weeks.

While this will be the first 5G smartphone from the brand, it won’t be the first mobile phone. The company had previously launched a couple of smartphones but was not received well. The sales were also not what the company expected and thus, it hasn’t launched any news devices in a few years.

It seems that the company is now looking for a way to re-enter the smartphone market. With the infrastructure of 5G developing and so its demand, the company is betting on this next-gen communication technology to grab headlines and hopefully sell more phones.

Previously, we reported that Gree Electronics was granted a patent for the design of a flexible smartphone that was filed by the company in April 2019. So, it won’t be surprising if the company also plans to launch a foldable smartphone or if this new SD765G-powered has a foldable display.

Apart from the foldable smartphone design, the company has also patent applications for facial recognition and scanning methods as well as a new graphical user interface (GUI), among other things, signaling that the company is focusing on the smartphone market.

For those who are unaware, Gree Electronics is widely known in China for its consumer-grade electronics which includes home appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. The company also provides services and equipment for commercial entities as well.

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Realme Watch to go on sale today in India for a price of ₹3,999 ($52)

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Jun 5, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, Realme launched its first smartwatch in the Indian market, dubbed as Realme Watch. Today, the device will go on sale in India for the first time at 12:00 PM through the online marketplace Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Realme Watch comes in four strap colors — Black, Red, Blue, and Green. It is priced at ₹3,999 (approximately $52). The company is offering Black strap with the purchase of the smartwatch and the other straps can be purchased separately.

In terms of design, the smartwatch looks very much similar to the OPPO Watch that was recently launched. From the first look itself, it’s clear that the Apple Watch is the design inspiration for the device.

Coming to the specifications, the Realme Watch comes with a 1.4-inch Touchscreen display with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top, offering 320 x 320 pixels screen resolution, 323 PPI pixel density, and 380 nits brightness.

It comes pre-installed with 12 watch faces but the company has said that it will be adding more than 100 more watch faces later through an over-the-air (OTA) update, but there’s timeline available for the update.

There’s support for 24/7 Health Assistant, which includes real-time heart rate monitor, blood oxygen level monitor (SpO2), and 14 sports modes. The sports modes include Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Bike, Spinning, Elliptical, Yoga, Cricket, Running, Walking, Treadmill, Badminton, Aerobic Capacity, and Fitness.

It also comes with Step Tracker, Idle Alert, Meditation, Water Drinking Reminder, and Sleep Monitor. The device can be connected to the smartphones using the Realme Link app which will enable calls and message notifications as well as smart notifications from several other third-party applications.

The smartwatch from Realme can also be used to control music playback, unlock the smartphone, as well as to control smartphone’s camera functions. The device is IP68 rated, making it water and dust resistant.

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition gets 100 yuan ($14) discount in China

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Jun 5, 2020

After Xiaomi-backed Redmi announced a discount for the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphones for the 618 sales in China, the company is now offering 100 yuan discount on the purchase of Redmi K30 Racing Edition.

With the discount, the phone will be available for 1,899 yuan which is about $268 instead of its original price of 1,999 yuan (approximately $282). The company is offering a discount on the phone even though it’s been just weeks since the phone got launched.

For those who are unaware, the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition is the world’s first smartphone to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 768 chipset, one of the most powerful mid-range processors from Qualcomm right now.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display which offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, along with the SD768G SoC, the phone comes packed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone features a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, which is coupled with a wide-angle lens, a super macro camera sensor, and a depth of field camera. On the front, the device has a 20-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary depth of field camera for selfies.

The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom user interface on top. The phone, which supports dual-band 5G, is powered by a 4,500mAh battery which supports 30W fast charging technology.

iQOO Z1x with Snapdragon 765G to debut this month, claims leak

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Jun 5, 2020

iQOO introduced its first Z-series phone i.e. the iQOO Z1 in the previous month. The Z1 came with some impressive specs such as 144Hz refresh rate supporting display, MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset, triple rear cameras, and a big battery. The handset arrived with an enticing starting price tag of 2,198 Yuan (~$309). A fresh leak reveals that iQOO may launch a new phone named iQOO Z1x this month. It could be arriving as one of the cheapest 5G-ready smartphones.

According to a trustworthy Chinese tipster, the iQOO Z1x will be fueled by Snapdragon 765G SoC. The handset will be the company’s first mid-range smartphone. The leakster claims that it is a very affordable price tag. The Weibo post by the tipster is no longer accessible as it has been deleted.

The iQOO Z1x is expected to be priced lower than the iQOO Z1. The Dimensity 820 powered Redmi 10X 5G that went on sale earlier this week is the cheapest 5G phone with a pricing of 1,599 Yuan (~$225). At present, the Redmi K30i 5G’s 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition that has a price tag of 1,899 Yuan is the most affordable SD765G phone. It remains to be seen whether the iQOO Z1x will be priced lower than the Redmi K30i 5G.

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iQOO Z1 5G specifications

The iQOO Z1 has a 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole for its 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The display offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution, and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The rear side of the smartphone features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

The iQOO Z1 boots to iQOO UI based Android 10 OS. The phone draws power from a 4,500mAh battery that comes with 33W fast charging support. The handset is equipped with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, and side-facing fingerprint reader.

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Coolpad COOL 10 goes official with 6.57-inch display, Helio P30, 16MP triple cameras for 899 Yuan (~$126)

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Jun 5, 2020

Chinese brand Coolpad has launched a new smartphone called COOL 10 in the home market. It is the company’s first smartphone of the year for China. The handset comes with attractive features like contemporary design, tall aspect ratio display, big battery, triple rear camera, and a price tag of 899 Yuan (~$126).

Coolpad COOL 10 specifications

The Coolpad COOL 10 has 165.7 x 76.6 x 9.1mm and it weighs 202.8 grams. The handset is equipped with a 19:9 aspect ratio supporting 6.57-inch IPS LCD screen. The waterdrop notch on the screen is the home for its 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The rear side of the Coolpad COOL 10 has a 3D curved design. The polycarbonate rear with glossy appeal has a rectangle-shaped camera module at its upper-left corner. It has a 16-megapixel main lens and offers users with 4x digital zoom.

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The modest MediaTek Helio P30 chipset (MT6758) SoC powers the device with 6 GB of RAM. The phone offers users with 128 GB of built-in storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

The COOL 10 has a big battery of 4,900mAh capacity that can be charged through USB-C. The phone carries support for face unlock and it has a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Coolpad COOL 10 pricing

The COOL 10 has landed in China with a price tag of 899 Yuan (~$126). Currently, it is up for pre-sale on JD.com and its shipments are expected to begin on June 12. Glazed Black, Charm Blue, and Ying Beibai White are three color variants of the COOL 10.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition’s peach and green variants goes on sale in China

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Jun 5, 2020

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G smartphone in China on April 27. One of the major attractions of the 2,099 Yuan (~$295) priced phone is that it comes with support for 50x zoom and 5G connectivity. Since launch, the handset has been available in colors like Blueberry Mint, White Peach and Black. Starting from today, it will be also available in Peach Grapefruit (Orange) and Spring Milk Green.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G pricing

On Xiaomi Mall, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage versions can be availed in Peach Grapefruit and Spring Milk Green color editions. These models are priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$323) and 2,499 Yuan (~$351). The other two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are available in blue, white, and black colors. They are priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$295) and 2,799 Yuan (~$393), respectively.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The Full HD+ resolution supporting screen is embedded with a fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 765G chipset is at the helm of the smartphone.

It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. At the top-left corner of its rear features a quad camera setup. It comprises of a 48-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

The Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G draws power from a 4,160mAh battery. The handset carries support for 20W fast charging.

Redmi 10X Pro 5G sale begins in China

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Jun 5, 2020

At the end of the previous month, Redmi unleashed the Redmi 10X series in China. The lineup included phones like Redmi 10X 4G , Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G. The first sale of the non-Pro models was carried out on June 2 in China. The company revealed that the Redmi 10X 4G/5G sales exceeded 100 million Yuan within 5 minutes. Starting from today, the Redmi 10X Pro 5G is also available for purchase in the home market with a starting price of 2,299 Yuan (~$323).

Redmi 10X Pro pricing

In China, the Redmi 10X Pro 5G comes in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$323) and 2,599 Yuan (~$365), respectively. Blue, violet, and gold are the three color variants of the smartphone. There is no word on the availability of the Redmi 10X Pro 5G outside of China.

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Redmi 10X Pro 5G specifications

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The front and rear sides of the device are flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panels.

The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the phone. It has a selfie camera of 20-megapixel. The square-shaped camera module on its back features a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens.

The Dimensity 820 5G chipset powers the Redmi 10X Pro 5G. It has a 4,520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging through USB-C.

Motorola RAZR 2 may come with larger 6.7-inch display

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Jun 5, 2020

A recent report had revealed that Motorola is working on the successor edition of Motorola Razr foldable phone that was made official in Q4 last year. The device is expected to go official around September this year. A recent leak had revealed the key specs of the device that is being dubbed as Motorola RAZR 2 by the rumor mill. The specs leak did not carry any information on its display. Fresh information shared by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) CEO Ross Young reveals that the RAZR 2’s outer and inner screens will be larger than the predecessor model.

The Motorola RAZR has a 6.2-inch P-OLED foldable display that offers a 21:9 aspect ratio and it has a 2.7-inch external display for viewing notifications. Young said that the RAZR 2 will come with a larger inner display of 6.7 inches. Without revealing the exact details, he also mentioned that RAZR 2’s inner display will also increase in size.

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The original RAZR did not support 5G connectivity. The successor model is expected to come with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765 mobile platform. It’s a good upgrade since the original RAZR came with the older Snapdragon 710 SoC. The device may house a larger battery of 2,845mah capacity.

The RAZR 2 is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and a built-in storage of 256 GB. It is likely to come with a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear could be featuring the 48-megapixel GM1 sensor from Samsung.

The device will come preloaded with Android 10 OS. It is being built for users in China and North America.

Xiaomi Mi CC 10 may come with 12x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom and Snapdragon 775G

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Jun 5, 2020

Before the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone in Europe, the rumor mill had speculated that it could be rebranded as Xiaomi Mi CC 10 smartphone in China. After the launch, a Xiaomi executive told Mi fans that the Mi Note 10 Lite won’t be rebadged as Mi CC series product. The Mi CC9 series was introduced in July last year. Fresh information reveals that the company could be working on Mi CC 10 lineup and it may debut in the next month. It is speculated to come with a 108-megapixel camera along with support for 120x digital zoom.

A Russian tech blog has revealed some vital information on an upcoming Xiaomi phone that is codenamed as CAS. It is believed to be a family member of forthcoming Xiaomi Mi CC 10 lineup.

The blog states that the company has been working on the CAS phone since the beginning of this year. Its 108-megapixel lens won’t be the Samsung HMX sensor that has been previously seen on phones like Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, Mi 10, and Mi 10 Pro. Instead, it could be featuring an improved version of the same lens that is codenamed as HM2.

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The inclusion of the new lens will not only bring support for up to 120x digital zoom, but also 12x optical zoom. Such a high optical zoom on a smartphone will be made possible through the periscope zoom lens technology that the company previously employed on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition smartphone. The periscope lens on the phone brings support for up to 50x digital zoom.

The leak further states that the Xiaomi MI CC 10 will draw from the upcoming Snapdragon 775G chipset. The SoC will bring support for 5G and NFC on the device.