Xiaomi ended software support for Mi 10 Lite Zoom, a China-exclusive smartphone in late April. Back then, we suggested that the global Mi 10 Lite 5G may get a similar treatment in a month. This has happened now as the device has been listed on Xiaomi’s official EOS (End of Support) list.

At the same time, the company has dropped software support for three of the Redmi Note 9 series handsets, such as Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Let’s go through the details.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has added the Mi 10 Lite 5G to its EOS list. This confirms the termination of software support for this phone.

On the other hand, the aforementioned Redmi Note 9 models are yet to be included in the said list. But as per the security bulletin, they are supposed to receive security updates only until May 2023.

As these phones just received a security update in April and May is about to end, there may not be a new software build hereafter. The EOS list will likely be updated in a  while with these handsets.

All these smartphones were released in early 2020. So Xiaomi ended their software support 3 years after their release.

For comparison, similarly priced Samsung devices from the same period will continue to receive software support till next year (4 years). But Oppo, Vivo, and Realme have the same policy as Xiaomi.

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MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. This version of the Android skin brings improvements for devices already running MIUI 12. Xiaomi has been rolling out this update to eligible devices for the last few weeks. In the past few hours, four Xiaomi group smartphones started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

Four Xiaomi Corporation smartphones from all three brands have begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. These handsets are Mi 10 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite 5G, POCO F3, and Redmi Note 9 5G.

Since the update is currently live for different regional variants of each phone, we are making a list so that you can understand it clearly.

• Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Region: Global
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RJIMIXM

• Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • Region: Taiwan
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RKITWXM

• POCO F3 / Redmi K40 / Mi 11X

  • Regions: Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Global, EEA, China, India
  • Build Numbers: V12.5.1.0.RKHRUXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHIDXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTRXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTWXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHMIXM,V12.5.1.0.RKHEUXM, V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM (latest China release), V12.5.1.0.RKHINXM

• Redmi Note 9 5G / Redmi Note 9T 5G

  • Region: China
  • Build Number: V12.5.2.0.RJECNXM

As of now, all the above-mentioned MIUI builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is being rolled out in batches. Anyway, all units, including other regional variants should get the update in the coming days.

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The Android 11 roll-out, like any other new version of Android, is slow, but there are manufacturers that are trying to get the update to as many devices as possible. One of them is Xiaomi and it has begun rolling out the update to its upper mid-range smartphone, the Mi 10 Lite 5G.

The Mi 10 Lite 5G was announced in March of this year but didn’t go on sale until May. The phone which is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor has now begun to receive the Android 11 update with (MIUI 12) in Europe.

It has been reported that the update began rolling out to other global users earlier this month. For Europe, it comes as MIUI v12.1.2.0.RJIEUXM with a file size of 2.8GB and October’s security patch.

Since the phone already runs MIUI 12, users will not see a visual change in the phone. However, Android 11 brings new features such as Chat Bubbles, new permission settings, and a control menu for connected devices.

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The Mi 10 Lite 5G has a 6.57-inch screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution. The screen doesn’t have a high refresh rate but it is an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 765G processor is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Xiaomi packs the phone with a 48MP quad-camera system that includes an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor with an f/2.5 aperture.

Other features are an in-display fingerprint scanner; a 4160mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging, USB Power Delivery, and Quick Charge 4+; an audio jack, NFC, and an infrared port.

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Today, OnePlus announced the Nord N10 5G, its second 5G mid-range phone this year. The phone will go on sale first in the UK and Europe at a price tag of £329 and €329 respectively before landing in North America.

While the OnePlus Nord N10 5G does pack decent specs, the category and price range it belongs to is packed full with several options. This post is a list of five alternative budget 5G phones you can purchase. Do note that this list of devices is in no particular order.

Mi 10T Lite 5G

The Mi 10T Lite 5G is a new phone that launched this month. It is the least powerful model of the Mi 10T series but is also the cheapest. Nevertheless, this budget 5G phone has a lot going for it.

The Mi 10T Lite has a 6.67-inch display with a centered punch hole in the middle. This is an LCD display like you have on the OnePlus Nord N10 5G but Xiaomi’s phone has a higher 120Hz refresh rate and AdaptiveSync that automatically switches between refresh rates based on the content on your screen. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage with a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There is a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup on the back while a 16MP camera is in front for taking selfies. It also has a bigger 4820mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. There is NFC, a 360° ambient light sensor, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Mi 10 Lite packs better specs than OnePlus’s new phone and is also cheaper in the UK, selling for £229 for the 64GB version and £249 for the 128GB version. You can even grab the base model for £199.00 today. Hurry, there are only a few hours left. In other parts of Europe such as Germany, the phone sells for €279.90 for the base model and €349.90 for the 128GB version. That sure is more expensive than the OnePlus Nord N10 5G but it offers more in terms of features.

Mi 10 Lite 5G

Before the Mi 10T Lite 5G, there was the Mi 10 Lite 5G. If you prefer an OLED display, then this should do it for you, however, its 6.57-inch FHD+ HDR10+ screen has a waterdrop notch and it only has a 60Hz refresh rate.

The Mi 10 Lite 5G also has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup but its selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. You do get the Snapdragon 765G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is no storage expansion support but it has an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, stereo speakers, and an IR blaster. Its battery is slightly smaller than that of the Nord N10 5G at 4160mAh and it supports a much slower 20W fast charge.

The Mi 10 Lite is £349/€349 for the 6+128GB version and £299/€309 for the 6+64GB version.

Moto G 5G Plus

Motorola’s Moto G 5G Plus is the first Moto G 5G phone and it keeps the affordable price tag the series is known for. Starting at €349, the phone has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and two separate holes in the screen for front-facing cameras.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 765 processor and has up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Just like the Nord N10 5G, and the other two phones mentioned above, the Moto G 5G Plus has quad rear cameras – a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. Its primary front camera is a 16MP sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera.

Other features are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and a 5000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. The base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is €349 while the 6+128GB version is €399.

OPPO Reno4 Z 5G

The Reno4 Z 5G is another affordable 5G phone that launched earlier this month in Europe. Unlike the other devices on this list that are powered by Qualcomm processor, the Reno4 Z 5G has MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 chipset inside it.

The screen is a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a pill-shaped punch-hole for dual front-facing cameras. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM, more than the Nord N10 5G has but you get 128GB of non-expandable storage.

You also get a 48MP quad-camera setup on the back which includes an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and two 2MP sensors. The front cameras are a 16MP + 2MP combo with an ultrawide angle lens. You get a smaller 4000mAh battery and a much slower 18W fast charging. There is also NFC, an audio jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The phone is available for purchase for £329.99 and if you order between now and November 13, you get a free pair of OPPO Enco W31 TWS earbuds that are priced at £89.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

The Galaxy A42 5G will arrive in Europe next month but it is still worthy of being on this list. The mid-range 5G phone will sell for £349/€369 when it goes on sale on November 6, and for that price, you get a phone powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor.

The phone also has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display albeit HD+. The variant that will be sold in the UK has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a 48MP quad-camera setup that includes an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth of field camera. A 20MP selfie camera sits in the notch in the display. There is also a 5000mAh battery that charges at a disappointing 15W.

The Galaxy A42 5G also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, support for MicroSD card, and NFC.

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Xiaomi has launched its first 5G smartphone in Japan and it is the Mi 10 Lite 5G which was first announced in Europe back in July. The smartphone formed part of the products that were announced by the tech giant recently in Japan during an event to mark its 10th anniversary.

The 5G smartphone is scheduled to go on sale from KDDI on September 4 and is priced at 42,740 Japanese Yen (~$400). For reference, the Mi 10 Lite 5G carries a price tag of €349 in Europe which means the price in Japan is slightly lower.

As a reminder, the Mi 10 Lite 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED TrueColor display with FHD+ resolution. The display houses a waterdrop notch design which houses the selfie camera and also there is an under-screen fingerprint sensor onboard.

The Snapdragon 765G processor onboard is supported by the LiquidCool technology which prevents the device from overheating. For photography, the Mi 10 Lite 5G packs a quad-camera setup with a 48MP AI sensor in the lead. The waterdrop notch holds a 16MP selfie shooter. The main camera comes with several features found on the flagship Mi 10 series such as Pro Mode, Night mode 2.0, ShootStead and several others.

Under the hood, there is a 4,160mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

In addition, the company also launched the Mi Smart Band 5 a successor to the Mi Band 4. The fitness band carries a 4,490 yen (~$42) price tag. The Mi Air Purifier 3H, Xiaomi Airdots Basic TWS earphone and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic were also announced. The air purifier is priced at 19,900 yen (~$187) including tax, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic comes with a 3990 yen (~$37) price tag and Xiaomi Airdots Basic TWS earphone is priced at 2,490 yen (~$23).

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Last month, Xiaomi announced the Mi 10 Youth Edition in its home country. The phone has slightly different specs from the Mi 10 Lite 5G which was announced in Europe in March and is scheduled to go on sale this month. It was later revealed that the Mi 10 Youth Edition will get a global launch as the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition (of course with 5G).

A leak has now disclosed that the Mi 10 Lite Zoom is scheduled for release in Europe this month.

The info comes from Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) and according to the Russian blogger, the device has the model number M2002J9E and goes by the codename “Vangogh”.

The major differences between the Mi 10 Lite Zoom and Mi 10 Lite 5G are cameras and fast charging technology.

The Mi 10 Lite Zoom comes with the same 48MP primary camera as the Mi 10 Lite 5G but adds an 8MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom, and optical image stabilization. It also has an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. The Mi 10 Lite 5G has an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

#Xiaomi #Mi10LiteZoom
So, Mi 10 Lite ZOOM with model number M2002J9E will have a codename "Vangogh".

The launch will take place in Europe in May pic.twitter.com/Obhyg7MaKJ

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) May 10, 2020

The Mi 10 Lite Zoom also supports 22.5W fast charge while the Mi 10 Lite 5G supports 20W fast charge even though it ships with a 22.5W charger. You also get Bluetooth 5.1 and an IR blaster on the Zoom Edition while the Mi 10 Lite 5G has Bluetooth 5.0 and skips on the IR blaster.

The Mi 10 Lite has a starting price of €349 for the 64GB version. There is no info on the price of the 128GB version but our guess is €379. This means the Mi 10 Lite Zoom should start at about €399.

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A new discussion thread for an unannounced smartphone called Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite was found in the Mi Community in China. Hence, it was speculated that Xiaomi may soon launch the handset in the home market. Today, the company confirmed through a Weibo post that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition (aka Mi 10 Lite) 5G phone will break cover on April 27 at 2 PM (local time). The company will be also announcing MIUI 12 alongside the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite’s poster shows that it will be flaunting a square-shaped camera setup. A careful look at the camera setup reveals that it includes a periscope zoom lens that will enable up to 50x zoom on the device.

A reliable tipster from China had claimed that the Mi 10 Lite 5G for China weighs 192grams and its thickness is 7.98mm. He also revealed that the device has a battery of 4,160mAh battery. These details with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G phone that was announced at March end in Europe.

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It appears the Europe’s Mi 10 Lite 5G will be made official in China on April 27. Interesting thing to note that the European edition does not have a periscope zoom lens. Hence, it seems that the Mi 10 Lite for China could be coming with an enhanced camera setup. Last month, a 5G-capable Xiaomi phone with M2002J9E model number was spotted with 22.5W fast charger. It is likely that the M2002J9E phone could be the upcoming Mi 10 Lite 5G.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G that debuted in Europe carries a pricing of 349 euros. The handset is equipped with a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader. It is powered by Snapdragon 765G processor and 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone arrived in 64 GB and 128 GB UFS 2.1 storage choices in China. The rear camera setup of the phone features a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-mgeapixel depth sensor. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its 4,160mAh battery supports 20W fast charging.

As far as MIUI 12 is concerned, it is expected to offer users with refreshed UI, better navigation experience, new animations and improved battery performance. Dark Mode for all apps and style options in Recents are also rumored to arrive with MIUI 12.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 series of flagship smartphones consisting of Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G in mid-February in China. The handsets then made their way to the European market in late March with a new member called Mi 10 Lite 5G. Now, it seems this device will also launch in the company’s home country as the Mi 10 Youth Edition.

According to IT Home, the Mi Community in China has opened a new discussion thread for ‘Mi 10 Youth Edition’. This clearly indicates the newest version of Mi 10 to soon debut in China. When it does, it will be the second Snapdragon 765-powered smartphone from the house of Xiaomi, the first one being Redmi K30 5G, which just recently received a price cut.

The Mi 10 Lite or Youth Edition (China) comes equipped with a 6.57-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the back, the phone features a quad-camera setup in a matrix array at the top left corner. The setup includes a 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, the front camera is of 16 megapixels which sit comfortably in the dew-drop notch at the top center of the display.

The new Xiaomi device weighs 192 grams and measures 7.98mm in thickness with a 4,160 mAh battery powering it. The phone runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 and is available in three colour options namely Blue, Black, and White respectively. The handset comes in two storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB and starts at €349. 

Anyway, the Mi 10 Youth Edition may cost lesser in China and may even have a different storage configuration to further lower the price just like what OnePlus did with the OnePlus 8 series price in India.

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In 2018, Xiaomi announced the Mi 8 Lite – an affordable version of the Mi 8 flagship. The following year, it announced a successor called the Mi 9 Lite, though it was just a rebranded Mi CC9 that is sold in China. Xiaomi has surprised us with the launch of the Mi 10 Lite 5G which was unveiled today in Europe.

Mi 10 Lite 5G’s Design

The Mi 10 Lite 5G is Xiaomi’s first mid-range 5G smartphone for the international market. The design of the phone, albeit familiar in some ways, is unlike any of Xiaomi’ (or even Redmi’s) other phones.

The phone has a waterdrop notch in its AMOLED display unlike the Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G which have a punch hole at the corner of their displays. The back is covered in Gorilla Glass which has become standard in a lot of mid-range devices. However, the camera housing is different from that of other Xiaomi devices. It is rectangular with curved corners but Xiaomi has put it by the left corner of the phone rather than in the middle as you have on the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Mi 10 Lite 5G’s Specs

With respect to specs, the Mi 10 Lite 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED TrueColor 1080p display. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G with LiquidCool with LPDDR4X RAM (not stated) and 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The primary rear camera is a 48MP sensor (other sensors not revealed) while the notch is home to a 16MP selfie camera. Xiaomi has packed in a number of camera features such as AI Dynamic Skyscaping, Vlog Mode, Night Mode 2.0, ShowSteady, 120fps slow-motion video recording, and a pro mode, etc.

The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4160mAh battery capacity inside with support for 20W fast charge. The Mi 10 Lite weighs just 192 grams and measures 7.98 millimeters in thickness.

Mi 10 Lite 5G’s Price and Availability

Xiaomi’s aim for making the Mi 10 Lite 5G is to make 5G more accessible to more people, so it is no surprise that the phone has a starting price of €349. It will be available in early May in white, gray, and green.

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