We recently revealed that the next-generation version of the Xioami’s most popular Mi Band series of wearable devices, Mi Band 5, has been officially teased by the company to get launched in China on 11th June.
Now, a new teaser poster of the upcoming Mi Band 5 has been spotted online on the micro-blogging platform Weibo. The image hints at the design of the upcoming wearable device, which seems quite similar to the previous models in the lineup.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will feature the same rectangular display but it seems that there will be two buttons on each side. In terms of design, it is said that this time, users won’t need to remove the device from the strap to charge it as it’ll come with a plug-in charger.
The leak on Weibo also reveals that the fitness tracker will have five new activity modes — yoga, elliptical machine, rowing machine, rope jumping, and indoor cycling. It will also come with a bigger 1.2-inch display and support for a feather allowing users to control the smartphone camera’s shutter.
Another major feature will come in the form of support for Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant for the global market. In China, the Mi Band already supports the company’s own XiaoAI smart assistant. As for the Alexa support, it’s safe to assume that the device won’t be preloaded with Alexa but will answer the user query through the Alexa app installed on the connected smartphone.
The Mi Band is also being sold in China with NFC support that enabled contactless payments. This time, the NFC model won’t be limited to the Chinese market and thus, it is expected to have support for Google Pay. We expect the company to start sharing details about the device in the coming days.
Coming to the pricing, the Mi Band 5 is rumored to be priced around 180 yuan which is about $26 and is set to be announced on 11th June. We expect the device to soon go on sale after the official announcement.
Apple has been bumping up the sizes of its existing iPad offerings with each passing generation. The iPad Air 3 (2019) sported a 10.5 inch display, but a new leak has revealed that the fourth generation of the tablet will sport an 11 inch screen size similar to the high end iPad Pro.
According to a recent report, Chinese suppliers of Apple have stated that the iPad Air 4’s body is built with reference to the current 11 inch iPad Pro. This implies that rather than increasing the size of the tablet, the Cupertino based giant could be narrowing the bezels on the device and could even introduce Face ID components as well. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed officially and the exact sizes are also unknown.
Furthermore, the report mentioned that iPad Air 4 will be replacing the proprietary Lightning port in favor of the USB Type C port. This change will also be reflected in the latest generation of iPad Mini, which will also have its display size increased from 7.9 inch to an 8.5 inch screen.
Under the hood, the upcoming iPad Air and iPad Mini models will reportedly feature Apple’ A13 chipset. The high end iPad Pro is said to feature the A14X chipset along with 5G networking and new display technology, namely the mini LED. Although, these are still just an unconfirmed leak for the time being, so take this report with a grain of salt.
Last month, there were reports making rounds that Google could launch a new Chromecast Ultra device in the market which will be based on the Android TV operating system. Now, more information about the device has surfaced online.
Dubbed as Google Sabrina, the upcoming device is an Android TV dongle. It has a pebble-like design which is a bit taller than the current Chromecast device. From the leaked images, there’s a big “G” branding on the device and it’ll be made available in three color options — Black, White, and Pink.
The device will also come with a new Remote Control and from the images, it seems like it’s very similar to the Daydream View. Apart from the ring-based navigation on the top, there are six buttons — back, Assistant, home, star/favorite, play/pause, and volume mute.
Another interesting detail leaked online is the revamp of the Android TV interface based on the content. Some reports point out that the Android TV could get renamed to Google TV which this new device gets launched.
The upcoming product, which is codenamed “Sabrina”, is reportedly powered by an Amlogic chipset and will come with support for Dolby Audio. While some reports suggest Nest branding for the device, the retail name still remains under the wrap.
The leaked images show that the home screen on the software has a top bar where the search field is present on the top-left corner. Then you get options like For you, Movies, TV, Live, Apps, and My Library. The layout looks quite similar to the current layout of the Play Store on Android TV.
Xiaomi will be launching its first notebook in India on June 11. While there have been rumors that the company will be launching RedmiBook 13 on the said date, a tweet released by Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global VP reveals that it will be a Mi Notebook series device. It promises to deliver users with a remarkably high screen space.
Seeing the bigger picture in a compact Notebook? That's epic!
This #MiNotebook has one of the highest screen to body ratio you would have ever seen.
Mi fans, I'm really excited to unveil this #India1st Notebook to all of you.
The tweet reveals that India’s first Mi Notebook will make its global debut on June 11. It will offer one of the highest screen-to-body ratios compared to other brands. It will be a compact device with slim bezels around its so-called “Horizon Display.”
Xiaomi has been consistently expanding its product catalog in India. Mi fans in the country have been earnestly waiting for the arrival of Mi Notebook and RedmiBook laptops. It is still unclear whether the RedmiBook 13 that had launched in China in December 2019 could be a rebranded as Mi Notebook product for India.
Xiaomi has been selling its smartphones with an enticing price tags in the country. Xiaomi India Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy had recently stated that the company the upcoming laptops won’t have affordable pricing like its smartphones. The upcoming laptops from the company are expected to be aimed towards creators, students, and gamers.
In China, the RedmiBook 13 was introduced in three variants with 10th generation Core i7 and NVIDIA MX250 powering its highest model. The device features a 13.3-inch Full HD resolution supporting display. It has 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of SSD storage. The Core i5 powered base model was priced at 4,199 Yuan (~Rs. 44,330; ~$590) whereas the top variant carried a price tag of 5,199 Yuan (~$731; ~Rs. 54,890).
Honor will be unleashing the Honor Play4 series later today at 3 PM (local time) in China. Few hours before the launch, Honor has confirmed some key features that will be available on the Play4 series.
The above-shown screenshot of Honor’s latest Weibo post reveals that the Honor Play4 series is equipped with Kirin 990 SoC, infrared temperature measurement, and 40W superfast charging. While the 40W charging could be available on Play4 5G and Play4 Pro 5G, it appears that the Pro model may feature the flagship chipset and body temperature measuring sensor.
Honor Play series Product Manager Wei Xiaolong Raul had recently revealed that the body temperature sensor on the Play4 Pro can not only measure the body temperature of people and animals, but also it can measure the temperature of objects. Through a new Weibo post, Raul also revealed that the VC liquid cooling system of the Play4 is much better than the normal heat dissipation system from other brands.
As it is known, the Honor Play4 series has at least two devices such as Play4 5G and Play4 Pro 5G. While the Pro model is confirmed to feature a flagship chipset, the vanilla model may come with Dimensity 800 SoC. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Play4 series.
The Play4 5G has a Full HD+ 6.81-inch punch-hole display with a 16-megapixel front camera. It has a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup and a 4,300mAh battery.
The Play4 Pro 5G features a Full HD+ 6.57-inch dual punch-hole screen. It houses a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie camera system and a rear-facing Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel +8-megapixel battery. It is expected to come with a 4,200mAh battery.
At 3 PM (local time) today in China, Honor will be announcing the Honor Play4 series. The Play4 Pro 5G and Play4 5G have already appeared on TENAA with their entire specifications. The official renders of the Pro model have surfaced on Chinese e-commerce sites. Ahead of the launch, the official renders of the Play4 handset have also appeared on e-commerce sites in China.
In the images shown below, the Honor Play4 can be seen in color variants like black, blue, and white. The front side of the phone has a punch-hole screen and it has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The back panel of the phone has a 64-megapixel quad-camera system.
The Play4 5G has a 6.81-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. An octa-core processor that ticks at 2.0GHz fuels the smartphone along with up to 8 GB of RAM.
The phone offers users with up to 256 GB of native storage. There is an NM card slot on the device for expanding its storage. It is expected to ship with Magic UI based Android 10 OS.
The Play4 5G has a 4,200mAh battery that supports fast charging. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rectangle-shaped camera module on its rear has a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. There is no word on the pricing of the smartphone.
After months of rumors, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is finally going to hit the Chinese market. It is definitely one of the most awaited wearables of 2020 since it belongs to the best-selling smart band series of all times. A few days ahead of the launch, we can give you a lot of info about the upcoming smart band. Here you will find a rumor roundup with all the info we got about the specs, features, and launch of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. As we always recommend, unless we say there is an official confirmation, take everything with a pinch of salt since a lot of info provided is only based on rumors and leaks. But we chose the most reliable ones.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Rumor Roundup: Specs, Features, and Launch
Design
If leaks are to be believed, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will have a very futuristic design. According to a leaked image, it will sport a full borderless display with very narrow bezels. It will be like punch-hole displays found in the most modern smartphones, but instead of the front camera, the display will house a single button. The design you can see above would make the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 the first full borderless smart band ever released. The shape of the wearable is similar to the one of its predecessor Mi Band 4. But the photo above was not confirmed officially and earlier speculations suggested that the Mi Band 5 will have the same design as the Mi Band 4.
UPDATE: The company has so far confirmed that the fitness tracker will come in four color options: Black, Green, Yellow, and Red. The color variants have been revealed in an official poster confirming the design. The display will have narrower bezels than Mi Band 4.
The display of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is said to be an OLED panel with a diagonal of 1.2 inches: bigger if compared to the Mi Band 4 which has a 0.95-inch display. In the above leaked unofficial image, you can clearly see a color display showing time, date, and remaining battery charge, as well as a central button that will be used to control the user interface. The display will support a lot of new watch faces. The display will be reportedly brighter and display more contrast.
UPDATE: Xiaomi officially confirmed that the Mi Band 5 will come with a 20 percent larger display, which is in line with the reports claiming that the Mi Band 5 will have a 1.2-inch screen, slightly larger than the 0.95-inch display in the predecessor. A leaked image revealed that there will be an Avengers watch face available in the software.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will have a lot of interesting features compared to other smart bands. It is supposed to come with NFC support and according to rumors, outside of China, it might support even Google Pay, unlike its predecessor. According to a leak, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will support various activity tracking modes including running, cycling, skipping, swimming, and more. Certain new modes will include yoga and indoor cycling, for a total of 11 different activity tracking modes.
A unique feature will be the support to Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant for those who use it outside of China, which will make the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 an IoT device. The wearable will reportedly support camera controls, which is likely in the form of taking images, videos, and more. Further, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will include an accurate heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor to monitor the blood oxygen level. It will have additional features like menstrual cycle tracking and PAI, which stands for Personal Activity Intelligence (the same you can find on Amazfit wearables by Huami).
UPDATE: according to the latest rumors, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will support Google Pay transactions in its global variants, thanks to the NFC connectivity. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will launch with 7 major upgrades, including professional sensors. It is speculated to arrive with an enhanced SpO2 sensor, a dedicated sensor for measuring stress and breathing activity of the user, and 11 professional sports modes. While the global version will support Amazon Alexa, the Chinese edition will have the Xiao AI voice assistant on board. There will also be a women’s health mode and a remote control feature. Further, users will get a Do not disturb mode that will allow them to silence it for a set time period.
Unfortunately, there is no info about the battery life and the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. But we do not believe that the battery life of the new wearable will be different from the one of its predecessor. The Mi Band 4 offers up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge, depending on the usage. There are several optional modes and settings (such as lift-to-view and continuous heart-rate monitoring) that make the battery life shorter.
UPDATE: a teaser surfaced online just confirmed that Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will come with new magnetic charging technology. To charge previous smart bands from the Mi Band series, it was mandatory to remove the device from the strap. Thanks to the new technology, it is not anymore: this time the company is using a magnetic charging pin placed on the back on the device on which the user can stick the charger without removing the band from the strap. The magnetic charging pin is placed near the heart rate sensor. Thanks to this technology, putting the smart band on charge will become a lot quicker and more comfortable.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Launch, Price and Availability
According to an official teaser posted by the company, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will be officially launched in the Chinese market on June 11. The launch event will be taking place as a part of the company’s product lineup set for the upcoming 618 sale event in China. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is said to carry a price tag of 179 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into 26 US dollars.
Realme entered the Indian smart TV market with the launch of Realme TV last week. The brand’s televisions come in two sizes – 32” and 43”. Now, the company’s Indian CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that Realme will be soon launching a premium 55-inch TV.
The first sale of Realme TV was held recently. According to the brand, it sold over 15,000 units in less than 10 minutes. That’s an impressive sales figure for a new entrant in the smart TV market.
Also, in an interview with IANS, he mentioned that 55-inch TVs are considered as premium and flagship. Hence, Realme is preparing to launch a 55-inch smart TV soon to ‘give users more ground-breaking experiences’.
Realme’s current TV offerings (32-inch and 43-inch) are similar to models by competitors. Only two things make them stand out and they are MediaTek processor and 24W quad stereo speaker.
There are a couple of TVs from Iffalcon that offer 4K panels at a similar price to Realme’s 43-inch model which has a 1080p screen. The competition is even tougher in the 55-inch segment.
We will have to wait and see if Realme can make a difference in India’s smart TV market as it did with smartphones.
Realme recently launched the first device in the X3 series dubbed as Realme X3 SuperZoom in Europe. This handset is also available in Thailand and is now making its way to Indonesia. Amidst this, two other models in the series have been spotted on Google Play supported devices list and India’s BIS certification. These handsets could be the regular Realme X3 and Regular X3 Pro.
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Realme is known for launching successors to its devices in four to six months. The Realme X first debuted in May 2019 and was soon followed by Realme X2 and X2 Pro in September and October of the same year. Then, after a year from the launch of the first device in the series, the brand launched Realme X3 SuperZoom.
Just like the previous handsets in the series, the third generation is also expected to get other models. The upcoming next two phones in the Realme X3 series have been recently spotted by MySmartPrice on Google Play supported devices list and BIS certification suggesting them to launch in India soon.
Unfortunately, nothing is known about these phones except for their model numbers. First of all, RMX2086 is the already official Realme X3 SuperZoom. That leaves RMX2081 and RMX2085 to be Realme X3 and Realme X3 Pro respectively.
Anyway, we would like to take this information with a pinch of salt as the website which spotted it mentions the findings as speculation.
Xiaomi’s subbrand- Poco launched Poco X2 earlier this year featuring mid-range specifications at competitive prices. The beautiful design and an immersive 6.67-inch IPS LCD display are among prominent attractions for buyers. Its massive display comes packed with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from usual falls. However, if you still feel that your Poco X2 is insecure and you need to give it extra protection, then check our best Poco X2 screen protectors and tempered glass list below.
There are various screen protectors or guards that are available for dirt cheap rates at various online retailers but most of them lack quality. We have gathered some of the best screen protectors and tempered glass for Poco X2 that you can grab from major e-tailers.
Why Tempered Glass and Screen Protectors are important?
These days, most of the smartphones ship with tough and durable Corning Gorilla Glass which has the efficiency to keep your device secure in case it falls accidentally. But, there’s always a chance of damaging your display if there’s no additional protection.
Moreover, the screen glass helps you get rid-off the annoying nail scratches on the display. It is highly recommended to buy a screen protector for Poco X2 if you use your smartphone a lot.
Best Screen Protectors for Poco X2
AEIDess Screen Protector
It is the perfect screen guard for Poxo X2 featuring fingerprint and screen-free coating. The ultra-thin screen protector will be the best companion with your smartphone. It is a highly-durable glass that comes with alignment instruments for easy installation. The fully transparent, HD Crystal Clear viewing experience with resistance against scratches, and scuffs are its primary features.
It is anti-water and oil with 9H hardness for 99.9% display protection. You can own this laser-cut AEIDess screen protector for the price of Rs 249.
It is another popular screen protector for Poco X2 with 99.9% transparency. The ultra-thin screen protector measures at 0.33mm in thickness and is cut using a precise laser. The polished corners are compatible with 3D touch. ShopeeQ screen protector offers HD clarity and full touch sensitivity. It contains hydrophobic oleophobic screen coating to protect against sweat, oil, and water.
The scratch-proof guard provides 9H hardness and ensures proper security from usual scratches and scuffs. It can easily save your phone from scratches if you carry keys in your pocket. The screen protector can be easily installed using a wet wipe, dry wipe, and bubble-free adhesive.
It 6D tempered glass for Poco X2 with edge-to-edge refinement. It can easily protect smartphone from dust, scratches, and scuffs. The tempered glass is designed to capture unaffected photos from the front cameras. The users won’t see any reflection, bubble, or any flare while capturing a photo after applying it on the display.
You can own it for the price of Rs 299 from Flipkart. There are a few discounts offers that you can apply before checkout.
It is another highly-recommended tempered glass for Poco X2. It is Anti Glare glass which will help you watch flawlessly if any illuminating source is on the opposite front-side of the screen. Moreover, it features UV protection and Air-Bubble proof protection. It is an edge-to-edge 5D tempered glass.
It can easily resist scratches from sharp objects like knives, and keys. The laser-cut design perfectly sits on the Poco X2 display. It is a highly durable 9H strong protector glass with the best protection against drops and bumps.
You can even choose SoftTech Glass for Poco X2 for Rs 249. It packs a Full Adhesive glass with 9H hardness and supports fully bezel-less screens. The sensitivity of the touchscreen will remain the same after applying it. The tempered glass houses Olephobic coating for Anti Fingerprint and Anti_Glare features. It measures only 0.3mm in thinness and is 9H hardness rated.
Make sure to clean your display before applying the guard, protector or glass on your smartphone.
These are some primary best-rated screen protectors and tempered glass for Poco X2. Thes are easily available from Flipkart and Amazon.
Poco X2 specifications
The smartphone was announced earlier this year in February with a massive 6.67-inch IPS LCD display sporting 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display features a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and a Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Poco X2 comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU.
It is available in three storage variants of 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM. A quad-camera module sites on the rear side wit a 64-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro, and 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera module on the front side for selfies and video calling. A FIngerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass sensors are embedded on the board.
Poco X2 hosts a huge 4500 mAh battery with 27W fast charging. It is available in Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, and Phoenix Red color options.
Samsung earlier today launched the Galaxy M01 and M11 in India. The company will also reportedly launch the Galaxy A31 in India in a few days time. According to a report on GSMArena, the A31 will be launched on June 4 on Flipkart. The product page has since gone live but only has an option to get notified when the product goes live.
The Galaxy A31 has been in the news for quite a while now. A recent leak tips the price in India to be around Rs 23,000 (~$306) but there is yet to be an official confirmation of that. However, it falls in the same range as the pre-order price in Korea which is around $300.
As a reminder, the Galaxy A31 packs a 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-U display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P65 processor. The phone is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB. The pricing is for the 64GB version. There is also a MicroSD card slot which will allow users to add up to an additional 512GB of storage.
On the camera aspect, the Galaxy A31 also has a rectangular camera module. This houses four sensors – a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 5Mp f/2.4 depth sensor, and a 5MP f.2.4 macro camera. The selfie camera is a 20MP f/2.2 sensor.
The Galaxy A31 packs a 5000mAh battery but supports just 15W fast charging. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for Samsung Pay. It also runs Android 10 out of the box. The phone will come in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red and Prism Crush White.
Realme launched its first smart TV in India on May 25 with a starting price of Rs. 12,999 (~$171). The smart TV went on its first sale today and Realme says it was sold out in less than 10 minutes. The company also hinted that over 15,000 units were sold across Flipkart and realme.com. The next round of sales for the Realme TV is billed to hold on June 9.
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This is the first time Realme was venturing into the smart TV market and it is a pretty good start. The Realme Smart TV comes in two display sizes — 32-inch and 42-inch. It comes with features like Chroma Boost Picture Engine for enhanced picture quality, 400 nits brightness, 178-degree viewing angle, and HDR 10.
While the 43-inch model comes with Full HD 1080p support while the 32-inch model supports HD resolution. On the hardware side, the models are powered by a MediaTek chipset, the first time we are seeing such in a smart TV in this price segment. The chipset pairs with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Other impressive features onboard include two 12W speakers and 2 x tweeters, Dolby Audio support.
For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, three HDMI, two USB ports, SPDIF, DVB-T2, and Ethernet. The smart TV gets its interface from Android TV 9.0 with in-built Chromecast, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Live channel.
For $171, these are impressive lineup and we expect the smart TV to break more records in the coming months.
Huawei‘s global release schedule has no doubt been affected by the US ban especially the lack of Google Services on its recent phones. Nevertheless, the company still strives to maintain its market dominance. To this end, the company has unveiled the P40 Pro 5G in Japan.
Of course, due to the US ban, the Huawei Pro 40 Pro 5G cannot use Google Mobile Services and as such the Play store is unavailable. However, the P40 Pro 5G comes pre-installed with Huawei Mobile Service in Japan and users can download applications through the AppGallery App Store.
The phone is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on June 12 and will cost 108,800 yen (~$1,000) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. Huawei is also bundling the Watch GT 2e with each unit purchased.
To recall, the Huawei P40 Pro features a 6.58-inch 19.8:9 aspect ratio display with 2640 x 1200 resolution and 441 PPI and 90Hz refresh rate. The display houses a dual punch-hole comprising a 32MP AF camera and another IR camera for Face Unlock and depth sensing.
The Kirin 990 5G processor powers the P40 Probringing support for dual-mode SA/NSA 5G networks. The device also has a 4-layer VC Liquid Super Cooling system to ensure that the smartphone stays cool, even under heavy load and usage.
For photography, the P40 Pro features a quad-camera setup on the back which includes a 40 MP f/1.8 Ultra Wide Cine Lens, an upgraded 50MP RYYB f/1.9 sensor with OIS, a 12 MP Periscope Telephoto camera, and a ToF depth sensor.
The smartphone comes with Wi-Fi 6+ support with transfer speeds up to 2600Mbps. It runs EMUI 10.1 out of the box with the latest Android 10 operating system.
Nubia has opened pre-orders for Red Magic 5G Hot Rod Red version. The brand has also announced to donate 1% of the pre-order earnings to Child’s Play, a USA based charity organization that gives away toys and games to children’s hospitals. Also, the company will be also giving away Red Magic 5G accessories to 60 randomly selected customers.
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The Nubia Red Magic 5G launched globally in two variants – Eclipse Black 8GB + 128GB and Pulse 12GB + 256GB. Now, the brand has announced a third option called Hot Rod Red 8GB + 128GB.
As the name suggests the new version of the handset features a red paint job. But the centre spin of the phone is black just like the other two variants with two golden-yellow triangles with ‘Powered by Nubia’ and ‘5G’ brandings.
Apart from the new color, the new version of Red Magic 5G features the same specifications as the initially launched variants. So it rocks the same 144Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 5G connectivity, cooling fan, and more.
The pre-order for this version has already begun on the company’s official website and will run until June 8 at 5:00AM PST / 8:00AM EST / 2:00PM CET. Also, as mentioned in the beginning, the brand is giving away the following accessories to 60 randomly selected customers who share their pre-orders on Facebook or Twitter.
Magic Adapter
Pro Handle
Protective Case
The Nubia Red Magic 5G Hot Rod Red version costs $580 / €580 / £540 depending on your region.
Huawei invests hugely in R&D and that is responsible to a large extent for the company’s consistent rise in the global market. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released data for 2019 in April this year showing that Huawei filed a total of 4,411 patents in 2019. This made the company rank as the top corporate filer globally.
The Chinese tech giant’s patent portfolio spread even into 5G. IPlytics, a German patent data company has now announced that Huawei filed a total of 3,147 5G standard-essential patents (SEPs) of which over 2000 has been granted. Thus, Huawei ranked first in the number of SEPs filings among 5G companies worldwide. The 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) filed by the Chinese technology giant accounted for 15.05 percent of the global total, making it a leader in the 5G communication field.
Huawei is followed by Qualcomm, Nokia, Samsung, LG, ZTE, Ericsson, CATT, NTT DOCOMO and Intel in the number of 5Gpatent filing. The released data also show that Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE both control a total of 34.02 percent of the global total of 5G SEPs filings.
However, we must note that most of Huawei’s patents have not been approved. Finnish company Nokia and South Korean enterprise Samsung have the largest share of its patents already granted. This is also an indication that both firms haven’t filed many recently as the process of approving a patent takes a long time, some times several years.
Redmi 10X 5G and 4G variants went on sale for the first time yesterday in China. According to a post by the brand on Weibo, it raked in 100 million yuan within 5 minutes. That’s an impressive amount from the sales of a newly launched product in a few minutes.
Redmi launched the Redmi 10X series consisting of Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 10X 5G, and Redmi 10X Pro 5G. However, only the first two handsets were made available to purchase yesterday. The Pro variant is slated to go on sale for the first time on June 6.
The Redmi 10X / 10X Pro 5G models are one of a kind budget smartphones. These handsets feature all the basic things a person needs in a smartphone in 2020.
These two phones have got AMOLED display, latest MediaTek Dimensity 820 7nm chipset, dual SIM 5G connectivity, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, microSD card slot, and fast charging.
The features listed above clearly make these handsets one of the best in their price segment. Talking about, they are affordable and cheaper than competitors.
The Redmi 10X 5G which went fo sale yesterday comes in 4 storage configurations and their prices are as listed below.
Redmi 10X 5G Price
6GB + 64GB
1,599 yuan ($225)
6GB + 128GB
1,799 yuan ($253)
8GB + 128GB
2,099 yuan ($295)
8GB + 256GB
2,399 yuan ($337)
On the other hand, the Redmi 10X Pro 5G which will be available to purchase on June 6 will cost the buyers the following amount.
Redmi 10X Pro 5G Price
8GB + 128GB
2,399 Yuan ($337)
8GB + 256GB
2,599 Yuan ($365)
Lastly, the price of Redmi 10X 4G with inferior specs than the above two are as mentioned below.
Poor lighting in the workplace has a damaging effect on our physical and mental health, causing headaches and fatigue. By providing the right illumination, desk lamps create a better working environment without stressing and straining our eyes. This has made having a display lamp an important accessory in the workplace, whether at home or in the office.
Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Display Hanging Lamp which will be available under crowdfunding at Xiaomi Mall from June 3. The lamp comes with a retail price of 199 yuan but will retail for 169 yuan during the crowdfunding exercise.
The MIJIA Display Hanging Lamp adopts an asymmetric forward-projection design and a metal lamp body. It also comes standard with wireless remote control and supports hanging installation. The lamp also supports magnetic rotation, has a Ra90 high color rendering index, preset computer mode, and is equipped with a USB Type-C interface. The USB-C interface can be used to connect the light to a computer so that it lights up when the computer is turned on. It can also get its power supply from a display, a USB adapter and a power bank.
In addition, it features a customized optical lens and finely etched photomask to avoid screen reflection. The lamp also uses the 2.4GHz wireless connection technology to pair with the remote control. The remote uses two No. 7 batteries and can be used to adjust the brightness of the color temperature.
Xiaomi has appointed Yang Zhe as the new CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) for the Chinese market. The company announced it officially on its Weibo account. Mr Yang is a well-known personality in the smartphone industry. His last job was at Meizu where he was responsible for marketing and also served as the company’s senior VP (Vice President).
Yang Zhe has worked at a number of smartphone companies including Samsung and Huawei. He was the brainchild behind the marketing for Huawei Mate 7, P7, and P8.
Later, he was hired by TCL, however, within 1 ½ year, he left it and joined Meizu in the May of 2017. But we are not sure when Mr Yang resigned from the latter company. Also, there was not any news of him until now.
Rumors of Yang Zhe joining Xiaomi already circulated on Weibo before the official announcement since it is big news as this executive is known for his marking prowess. He is expected to work on promoting Xiaomi’s high-end and mid-range smartphones.
Mr Yang is not the only person to join Xioami from a rival company. Earlier this year, Chang Cheng, the former Lenovo Group Vice President and Head of Mobile Phone Business was named Vice President at Xiaomi. Last year, Lu Weibing, the former president of Gionee was hired as the GM (General Manager) of Redmi brand and VP of Xiaomi.
Samsung‘s smartwatch business may be behind Apple but as the second-largest smartwatch maker, the category is an important one for the company. The Korean giant has always deployed innovation, one of such is the rotating bezel first introduced on the Gear S3. However, when the company scrapped the Gear series for the Galaxy Watch Active, the physical rotating bezel was removed.
Samsung may have got plans to bring the rotating bezel back on the upcoming Galaxy Watch. SamMobile quotes an unnamed source to have hinted that the next-gen Galaxy Watch smartwatch will have a design that incorporates the rotating bezel. Samsung is expected to announce its next smartwatch in the summer.
After the removal of the physical rotating bezel, Samsung experimented with a touch bezel on the Galaxy Watch Active 2. This rumour may be an indication that the touch bezel isn’t as good as the rotating one hence the “decision” to return to it.
The report also rumours the upcoming Galaxy Watch to have new sensors. The new sensors include an ECG and blood pressure monitor. This will further help users keep track of their personal health and fitness. Moreso, the ECG function has been a success with the Apple Watch, having been credited with saving the life of some users by detecting inaccurate heartbeats.
The FCC listing for the Galaxy Watch also shows the device will come in two different sizes. One will have a 45mm screen while the other will measure 41mm. It’ll also come in Wi-Fi and LTE versions just like past smartwatches from Samsung. In addition, Samsung will also release a premium titanium version alongside the standard version.
There is no word yet on its launch date but there are speculations that it would be launched on the same day as the Galaxy Note 20.
Back in September 2019, Xiaomi had officially unveiled the Mi Mix Alpha Concept Smartphone. The device featured a whopping 180.6 percent screen to body ratio and featured a futuristic never before seen design and display. While the company had revealed its pricing, the Mi Mix Alpha was never officially launched. Recently, rumors regarding a commercial variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC had been surfacing which has now been officially denied.
Earlier today (2nd June 2020), Xiao Zang, the Deputy General Manager of Marketing, officially confirmed on Weibo that the Mi Mix Alpha will not have a Snapdragon 865 version. The news was shared on the popular Chinese microblogging website and debunks the recent rumors. Unfortunately, this also leaves the fate of the launch of the Mi Mix Alpha on uncertain grounds again.
The Xiaomi concept smartphone has been highly anticipated despite its ludicrous price of 19,999 Yuan (roughly 2,815 US Dollars). It was announced with the then Qualcomm flagship chip, Snapdragon 855+, but has never been available for purchase. While Xiaomi officials confirmed that the company is capable of mass producing the handset, there has been no news confirming the same.
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