Today I got the latest TWS product from FiiTii. The earbuds are called the HiFiDots, and belong to the HiFi series from the FiiTii product line. The HiFiDots feature two Balanced Armature drivers and a Dynamic driver with Bluetooth 5.3 connection, and an Aptx-lossless codec. Hardware-wise, this pair of earbuds is very powerful and even can compare to some premium earbuds. So let’s see what’s interesting about these earbuds.

Unboxing

The HiFiDots packaging is very colorful. Green, blue, and black are the theme colors, while these hues are all muted and less saturated, giving them a more upscale appearance, as does the logo’s font. Just by looking at the packaging, you can tell that this is a flagship product. The interior of the package is designed as a gift box, and when you open the box, you will find the HiFiDots charging case. The package also contains a Type-C cable, three sizes of ear tips, and of course, a user manual. Clearly, the company has put thought into this packaging design.

Design

Unlike other TWS earbuds I reviewed before, the HiFiDots have a space-capsule-like rounded design. The surface’s finish is also quite special; it appears to be some inspiration from a luxury automobile. This design and finish enhance the overall appearance and touch in hands, but it is also more likely to collect fingerprints. When you press this button, the battery case pops open like the hatch of a spaceship; To be honest, I pretty much enjoyed the futuristic mech design! Unlike the charging case, the earbuds themselves are very small and lightweight, and there are LED lights flashing to let you know the status of the earbuds, so this design is very sci-fi.

The interior of the charging case is white; although it is not stain-resistant, I think most users wouldn’t often expose the insides. On the other hand, it would look better if it matched the packaging by being green. But that’s just my personal feeling. All in all, I am pretty satisfied with the look of the HiFiDots.

Wearing experience

In terms of wearing comfort, HiFiDots earbuds are only 4.8g each, and unlike other TWS earbuds that put the battery in the stems, the HiFidots have a unique battery location, so I do not experience any discomfort even when I use them for an extended period of time.

Sound Quality

Due to the presence of two Balanced Armature drivers and one Dynamic driver in each earbud, the HiFiDots have provided me with a new perspective on the sound quality of TWS products. The science behind it is that the Balanced Armature driver brings out the high-resolution sound of vocals and treble, while the Dynamic driver provides bass support. When I first tested them, I immediately noticed that the vocals and instrument sounds were clearly separated; this is an experience that was exclusive to high-end speakers. HiFiDots excels in delivering impressive bass performance. Unlike many earbuds that tend to overpower a certain frequency and cause listener fatigue over time, the HiFiDots strikes a great balance.

The drums in the music are skillfully represented without overloading, while the bass here remains resilient and dynamic. In terms of treble, the Balanced Armature driver outshines traditional single Dynamic driver earbuds, producing bright and crisp tones. Overall, HiFiDots offer excellent sound quality, catering to fans of various music genres. The HiFiDots also support the Aptx-lossless codec and provide a bit-rate of 1.2 Mbps, which ensures that the source stably produces high-quality sound.

ANC

As for adaptive active noise cancellation, HiFiDots provide up to 47 dB of adaptive noise reduction, which, compared to other earbuds, is a clear advantage. And that is a pretty insane figure even compared with some premium models.

It ensures that there is always a quiet space to enjoy music, regardless of whether you are on a subway or an airplane. In addition, there is a transparency mode, so you are able to not miss anyone’s conversation. Thanks to the 4.5 hours of battery life with noise canceling on, I do not have to worry about charging when I go out.

FiiTii App

In addition, the FiiTii app offers customizable EQ settings for a variety of music preferences, allowing you to create your own custom configurations. The ear-tip-size advice provided by the APP’s earplug test is excellent for first-time users of in-ear ANC earbuds.

Device Switching

I tried pairing the HiFiDots with both my phone and computer at the same time, and the dual connection was extremely stable. And switching between devices was incredibly quick. It should be noted that, when playing audio and video simultaneously, you must manually pause what is playing on one device before switching to the other device.

Waterproof

The IPX7 waterproofing of the HiFiDots allows me to wear them with confidence for exercise or rainy days. During the use, I found that the HiFiDots could even withstand a sudden downpour without any problem.

Game Latency

Even when playing FPS games on a phone, there is no noticeable sound latency thanks to the Qualcomm 3071 chip; however, to get the best gaming performance, your phone must also be powered by a Qualcomm chipset that supports the latest audio feature.

The HiFiDots provided me with an innovative alternative to conventional TWS earbuds. It is unique from the design to the sound quality, elevating not only the look of the earbuds but also the performance to a portable Hi-Fi level. So overall, I would say that the HiFiDots is a product that is worth a try.

Buy the HiFiDots here on the official website with 20% off discount code: HIFIDOTS20 (End Date: 08/31/2023 11:59 PM)

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The Xiaomi 12 series has just been announced in China today (28th December 2021). Alongside the flagship lineup of handsets, the company even unveiled a number of new products. One of these new launches was the Xiaomi Buds 3 (we had previously referred to this as the Mi True Wireless 3 Earbuds), which is the company’s latest TWS earphones.

The new Buds 3 is the base model within the series, with the Pro variant launching earlier this year (You can check out our review for the Buds 3 Pro by clicking Here). Similar to the Pro model, the vanilla variant also offers up to 40 decibels active noise cancellation along with HiFi audio support. The Chinese tech giant’s latest TWS earbuds also feature pressure sensitive touch control and can connect with two devices at the same time as well.

Notably, the Buds 3 can run for up to 32 hours when paired with its charging case, while a single full charge offers 7 hours from the earbuds alone. Each individual bud weighs just 4.6 grams and is equipped with a dual magnetic dynamic driver that enables it to deliver HiFi audio. For its noise cancellation, the newly launched wireless earphones also support three ANC modes that users can choose depending on the scenario.

The Xiaomi Buds 3 will be available in China for a price of 499 Yuan (roughly 78 US Dollars) but will be sold for an introductory price of 449 Yuan (roughly 70 US Dollars). It will be available for purchase starting from 31st December 2021. Alongside the new TWS, the company has also released a new blue color variant for the Buds 3 Pro that will also be launching around the new year for a discounted price of 649 Yuan (roughly 100 US Dollars).

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Ulefone recently announced its Hi-Fi equipped Ulefone Vienna smartphone. At the time of the announcement, the company had revealed that it would offer the phone at a promotional price during the pre-sale period. Many retailers have now started accepting pre-orders for the Vienna and they are at a price of $169.99 as opposed to the original price tag of $199.99.

At $169.99, the Ulefone Vienna seems like a good smartphone. This is a good $30 OFF the official price tag. Plus, during the pre-sale period, buyers get an additional mystery gift worth $10. The pre-sale started earlier today and will go on till April 12. The company has promised shipping from April 15 and will fulfill orders at normal speed.

To recap, the Ulefone Vienna comes with the NXP Smart Audio PA chipset for Hi-Fi audio quality. The company recently released a video comparing the sound quality of the Vienna and the Vivo X5 Max. You can check that out from here. Moving on, the phone features the MTK MT6753 octa-core chip with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB of internal storage. At the back, there will be a 13MP Panasonic MN34172 camera sensor.

The 5.5-inch 1080p LTPS display will be supplied by Sharp. Other features include a rear placed fingerprint scanner, infrared port, 3250mAh battery, and 2.5D glass with Gorilla Glass protection. The phone will come in four colors namely white, black, grey and pink.

You can check out more details from the company’s dedicated pre-sale page for the Vienna. Or directly head over to the retailers below to pre-order the device.

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ZTE is definitely one of the most respectable Chinese smartphone makers since our reviews have already proven that the company is capable of producing high quality products. We have already reviewed the ZTE Axon Elite and even compared it to other Chinese flagships of 2015.

We were definitely impressed by an affordable yet premium handset and this time around we are looking at a little brother – ZTE Axon Mini. It turns out that it is not only another mini version of a flagship but it is one of the world’s first Android smartphones (along with the Huawei Mate S Luxury Edition) that has a force touch display technology. Find out more in our full review.

Thanks to the ZTE Official for sending ZTE Axon Mini for a review.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: VIDEO

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ZTE Axon Mini: UNBOXING

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The ZTE Axon Mini comes in a premium looking packaging where all the items are packed neatly. The contents include the charging plug, USB cable, a pair of earphones, which actually sound pretty good; SIM ejector PIN, some documentation and a soft plastic case, which is always a nice addition to have.

ZTE Axon Mini: SPECS

ZTE Axon Mini: DESIGN

As far as the design, we are looking a really premium and well-crafted handset. It is made almost entirely of metal except for those top and bottom parts on the back, which imitate a leather finish with some fake stitching. It is very subjective and many people may not like it but I have to say that they look okay to me. As a matter of fact, they have a somewhat rubberised finish, which definitely helps with the grip.

The front top and bottom parts may give you an impression that the Axon Mini sports a dual stereo speakers setup. However, the top part is dedicated only for the earpiece, usual set of sensors, notification LED light and 8MP selfie snapper.

The bottom is the place where you can find a front firing speaker along with the main mic.

The ZTE Axon Mini keeps the same design language as its bigger brother but this time around it ditches the dual-camera setup and opts in for a more conventional 13MP shooter with dual-LED flash.

Underneath the camera there is a fingerprint scanner. I’ve setup it up since the first minute I had the phone and I have to say that it is super easy to setup, very fast and accurate to use. Also, the rear placement of the scanner feels much more natural than on the one found on the front. Again, this may be subjective.

On the top there is a headset jack and on the bottom – a regular micro USB charging port. On the right we have a power key and a dual SIM card and the microSD card slot for storage expansion. On the left, there is a just a volume rocker.

Overall, the build quality is top-notch and I love all-metal design of the phone. The Axon mini definitely feels great in the hand and I really appreciate the fact that it is easily manageable with one hand due to its 5.2″ display.

ZTE Axon Mini: Display

As far as display, we have a 5.2” 1080p Amoled panel, which is just gorgeous to look at. Honestly, it almost looks like an LCD display as it has all the good aspects like colour accuracy, brightness of liquid crystal displays but adds a little bit of punchiness and saturation, which is typical to  Amoled panels.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: UI

The Axon mini comes with the MiFlavor UI, which is built on top of Android 5.1. However, the app drawer has been removed and we are not huge fans of it.

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As usual to the Chinese skins, the MiFlavor has quite a few customisation options, gesture controls and a lot of little tweaks and extra features, which work pretty well but it depends on your habits if you will actually use them.

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For example, the Axon mini has one of the best implementations of the iris scanner but I’m not sure if this feature is actually needed. Well, it may be cool to show it off to someone in the bar.

The Pressure Sensitive Display Tech: Features and Functionality

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We’ve seen the latter features on other phones but the star of the show here is a force touch display technology and the Axon mini is one of the first Android phones to have it. Basically, it is a pressure sensitive display and, if we use Apple terminology, it works like peek and pop gesture as the panel recognises the amount of force of your pressure of your fingers.

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The main question here: is it useful? Once you get used to it, definitely yes. Does it work well? Again, when you get used to it, it is. Most of the force touch features are associated with the built-in apps and gallery, and they work pretty well. If the app does not support this feature, the screen will just blink. However, you may have a few accidental touches there and there. Finally, if you asked me if this feature is really necessary, I would say no but it is definitely a fun and innovative way of interacting with your phone. Also, ZTE did a pretty good job with the implementation. We suggest you checking out the video review to see how this technology works.

All in all, the UI is running fast and fluid, and it is really impressive given the early software build of the phone.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: BENCHMARKS

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ZTE Axon Mini Review: HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

ZTE Axon Mini comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 616 chip with the maximum clock speeds of 1.5GHz, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

The 3D games work well but you have to make sure that any power saving features are off. The graphics look great although not that spectacular like on flagship phones. I encountered with just a few skipped frames but nothing major.

Finally, the phone doesn’t have any overheating issues.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: MULTIMEDIA

As far as multimedia consumption goes, the Axon mini is just fantastic. The front firing speaker is loud and it has quite a lot of depth in its sound. Also, listening to music via earphones is just a blast. The integrated Hi-Fi audio chips really make a difference if you love high quality sound with lots of depth and rich tones.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: CAMERA

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As far as the camera app, it is fast, responsive and easy to use. It has a few shooting modes to select but the settings menu works only in the portrait mode for some reason.

The 13MP camera can produce some nice and sharp looking images but it is inconsistent.

The positive side is that you will usually get a good looking image, which has a accurate colours, decent dynamic range and contrast.

If you are not lucky, you may take some daylight images with softer focus and not that impressive level of details.

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When it comes to the low light shots, some of them are pretty good but again, the camera is inconsistent as some of the images have a huge amount of noise and the lack of details.

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8MP selfie shooter is pretty good and will definitely do the tick for social media needs.

The phone can shoot videos at the max. resolution of 1080p. The most impressive thing is… the quality of sound recording. Other than that, the level of details is decent but the auto-exposure is too aggressive as it is jumping like crazy. Also, the footage looks shaky despite the fact that I tried to hold my hands as steady as possible. See a video review for the video sample.

All in all, the Axon mini has a good overall camera but hopefully we will see a software update as it needs some more polishing to show its full potential and be more consistent.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: CONNECTIVITY

The signal reception has been excellent and the call quality of  the Axon phone is good. Also, other connectivity options like Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS work absolutely fine.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: BATTERY LIFE

The 2800mAh non-removable battery performs very well both in terms of active usage and standby. I could constantly get over 4.5 hours of screen-on time using max. auto-brightness setting, browsing the web, checking emails and social media, taking pictures and so on.

ZTE Axon Mini Review: CONCLUSIONS

So, there you have, the ZTE Axon Mini Premium with a pressure sensitive display tech. I have to tell you that there is a lot to love about this phone. It all starts with great design and all-aluminum-titanium body makes it look like an expensive handset.

Also, the Axon mini is very compact considering today’s standards as it has 5.2” display, which is just brilliant to look at and pressure sensitive related features are definitely a fun way of interacting with your phone if you get used to using them.

Also, the phone has a great battery life, a microSD card slot, good performance, fast and accurate fingerprint scanner and high quality sound.

However, while the camera experience is mostly positive and you may get some good looking images, we may want to see a software update to improve its consistency. Also, the video recording quality could be a bit better overall.

Finally, the ZTE Axon Mini Premium is definitely a great all-around phone despite a few shortcomings that may be even fixed with future software updates. All in all, given the current pre-order price of just below $300, it is easy to recommend it.

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The next generation of Coobee’s flagship MAX series, MAX2, was released early this year. It’ s model number is X9, and it is also HIFI like its predecessor, although more specialized. 

The Coobee Max2 initially entered the market with the cost of 2199 RMB ($351.68) but now costs about 1300 RMB (about $208)

The MAX2/X9 is pretty slim, measuring only 6.95mm and is sold in gold and silver. One of its selling points is HIFI, using a combination of double-speaker, double Yamaha amplifier, and independent audio chips which should improve the sound performance for stereos and earphones. Another selling point is that it’s supported by a 3^rd generation Corning gorilla glass, more scratch-proof, and has a 5.5 inch 720p resolution screen.

The Coobee Max2 also has a 5mp (88 degree wide angle) front camera and Sony’s IMX135 stacked 13mp back camera, 2650mA battery (irreplaceable), supports the TD-SDMA/GSM double-SIM card, and even has a gyroscope, compass, and OTG function.

Koobee Mobile’s recent products are unlike any other, and the MAX2, with its HIFI sound system, high-definition camera, and fashionable design is one of the phones that have capture the attention of music fans in recent years.

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Koobee mobile phone had released its second flagship MAX series – MAX2 early this year, interior type koobee X9. It had continued the HiFi design in MAX1, while other spec of the phone is also commendable. It is koobee’s masterpiece in its first half year.

Koobee Max2 was released at a price of 2199yuan, focusing offline sales, and the price is about 1300 yuan now.

Koobee MAX2/X9 is thin, only 6.96mm, the body is in one-piece design, the middle frame and back cover are made by metal, presenting both gold and silver color edition. One selling point of the phone is HIFI, for it has introduced well-known ES9018 professional DAC chip, using double speaker + double Yamaha amplifier + unique ear amp combination, which means it can do better in both speaker and earpod way. Second sell point is it is fitted by Corning 3^rd glass, improving its scratch resisting ability. Meanwhile, the phone has a 5.5 inch 720p screen, fitted with OGS technology. Other than these, various touching interaction function , the dido OS system is also a selling point.

Besides what is mentioned above, the Koobee MAX2 has 5mp front camera (88degree’s wide angle) and Sony’s IMX135 stack 13mp back camera, 2650mah battery (unchangeable), supporting both TD-CDMA/GSM dual cards dual stand-by, and gyroscope, electronic compass and OTG function as well.

Koobee mobile phone has created distinctive feature away from other phones, making a market of differentiation.  MAX2 generation added more including HIFI sound-quality, high definition camera and fashion design together, which all make it a valuable phone for those music enthusiasts sound quality Hifi koobee MAX2.

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