Yesterday, Google officially launched Android 11 and it even rolled out the update to all the eligible Pixel smartphones. Following that, partner OEMs also opened beta registrations for their devices. Some of them even released the update to recruited users. On top of this, four of Xiaomi’s handsets have already been receiving weekly MIUI updates based on Android 11 for a while now. Today, two more devices join this list – Redmi K30 5G and Mi 10 Youth Edition.

Though the Redmi K30 5G and Mi 10 Youth Edition launched six months apart from each other, they are shipped with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Both these smartphones are limited to China and they have even received MIUI 12 stable update.

Since they are part of MIUI weekly builds program, these two devices have been receiving MIUI 12 Beta builds since the day of the announcement. Now, starting today’s build (20.9.9), the update for these handsets will be based on Android 11, according to a Telegram channel called @xiaomiui (via PiunikaWeb).

This makes them the fifth and sixth smartphone respectively to receive MIUI weekly builds based on Android 11 after Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, and Mi CC9 Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the stable rollout for these newly added mid-range devices may take time. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 2020 flagship phones (initial three handsets in the list)  should be getting the stable update first in the coming days.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Limited Edition launches for 2,799 yuan ($407)

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Xiaomi officially launches Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Limited Edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the franchise. This variant of the handset comes in a single 8GB + 256GB storage configuration priced at 2,799 yuan ($407). It is currently up for pre-order and will be available for purchase starting September 1 in China.

The new Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Limited Edition features a blue-colored body similar to the regular “Blueberry Minit” color variant. But additionally, it also sports a giant Doraemon face at the bottom of the rear glass panel.

The phone is shipped in the same color box as the device with an identical giant Doraemon face printed on it. Buyers also get a Doraemon-themed case as well as a figurine (action figure) of the character.

Talking about the handset, it does not differ from the regular variant in terms of specifications. The only dissimilarity is its paint job and it comes with a Doraemon theme out of the box. But anyway, any user can apply that theme on phones running MIUI if Xiaomi makes it available in the MIUI Themes app.

That means we are looking at a mid-range 5G smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with OIS-equipped 5x optical zoom lens and Doraemon vibes bringing back childhood memories for some.

Xiaomi is targeting this device for the fans of the franchise and students getting ready for their new school year this September. There’s no official word on international availability and it makes sense as the Mi 10 Youth is still limited to China even after four months from its launch.

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When Xiaomi sent out invites for the launch of the Mi 10 Youth back in April, the invite was actually a Doraemon toy. Now, the manufacturer is set to announce a Doraemon Edition of the phone. Images of the upcoming Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition were posted on Twitter by Digital Chat Station, thus giving us an early look.

The special edition phone will come in a specially themed box that has the face of the robotic cat. The phone itself comes in the same Doraemon-blue and also has the cat’s face. There is a white Doraemon protective case included in the package. We expect the phone will also have a custom Doraemon theme with matching icons and wallpapers.

小米10青春版x哆啦A梦联名版要来了，爷青回[哆啦A梦微笑] pic.twitter.com/mB4XBtuHHf

— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) August 27, 2020

The special edition phone is to celebrate Doraemon’s 50th anniversary whose first full story was published in January 1970. However, we do not know yet when it will go on sale and how much it will cost.

The Mi 10 Youth has a 6.57-inch pentile AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. There are four cameras on the back of the phone which include a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom; a 48MP main camera, an 8MP 120° ultrawide angle camera, and a macro camera. There is a 4160mAh battery inside the phone with support for 22.5W fast charging. You also have NFC, an audio jack, and an IR blaster.

Xiaomi is not the first manufacturer to announce a Doraemon-themed device. Meitu, which Xiaomi now has a partnership with, has released a few such as the Meitu T9 and the Meitu M8s.

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Earlier today (9th June 2020), Xiaomi Founder, Lei Jun, announced a new Mi 10 Youth special version, which is the new Ice & Snow Set Edition. The limited variant will launch later today and features a unique color.

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The senior executive announced this through his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. This special edition arrives with a partnership with the known Chinese ice cream brand, Zhong Xuegao. Looking at the Mi 10 Youth Ice & Snow Set edition, the device arrives with an orange rear panel, which resembles a flavor that the ice cream maker sells.

Apart from aesthetical differences, the device houses the same specs on the inside as the base version. The new color is an inspiration from the Peach Grapefruit color and interested buyers will also receive a box of ice cream along with the smartphone. The Mi 10 Youth Youth Ice & Snow Set edition will launch later today and will be announced through a live stream.

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Earlier today (27th April 2020), Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 Youth Edition. It is currently only been announced for the Chinese market, but a global version is expected to be launched as well and could be called the Mi 10 Lite Zoom edition.

So it's more than confirmed now. Mi 10 Youth is dubbed Mi 10 Lite zoom. I'm surprised to see the Chinese ROM having this watermark.#Xiaomi #redmi #Mi10youth #miui12 #miwatchcolor #mi10litezoom pic.twitter.com/hrGIAU8hak

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 27, 2020

According to known leakster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), Xiaomi is planning on rebranding the Mi 10 Youth Edition for foreign markets. The leakster tweeted about the information on his Twitter account and even shared certain sample images from the zoom lens of the Mi 10 Youth Edition. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed and we will have to wait for an official announcement to provide any concrete statements.

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Notably, one of the highlighting features of the Mi 10 Youth Edition is undoubtedly its zoom lens that offers 50x magnifications. This is achieved thanks to its 5x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom with a 15mm to 122mm focal length sensor. Thus, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Chinese tech giant rebrands the Youth variant as the Mi 10 Lite Zoom as the name is suggestive of one of its best features.

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Xiaomi announced the Mi 10 Lite in Europe back in March. Now the same model has been launched in China with slight changes in its camera specifications. The Chinese variant keeps the same design as the international Lite edition but brings a few upgrades in the camera department for better positioning in the highly competitive Chinese smartphone market.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G Design

Just like the Mi 10 Lite, the Mi 10 Youth Edition for China comes with a waterdrop AMOLED display upfront and a rectangular camera housing at the back. The camera housing has curved corners which sets it apart from other rectangular camera designs and the back is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

Xiaomi is marketing the Mi 10 Youth as a lightweight and compact 5G smartphone for China. The phone measures just 7.88mm in thickness and weigh 192 grams. This is quite respectable given the large 4160mAh battery inside.

The Mi 10 Youth 5G will come in five colors – White, Peach, Blue, Black, and Mint Green. There’s also a special Doraemon limited edition.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth model comes with a 6.57-inch Pentile AMOLED display – same as the international Mi 10 Lite 5G edition. This display supports HDR10+, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 800 nits of peak brightness.

The Mi 10 Youth is powered by the 5G integrated Snapdragon 765G processor and comes with liquid cooling. You can choose between 6GB and 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of ROM. As mentioned above, the phone support SA/NSA 5G, making it yet another affordable 5G option in the Chinese smartphone market.

The main difference between the Chinese Mi 10 Youth Edition and the international Mi 10 Lite edition is in the camera department. The Youth model features an upgraded 48MP quad-camera setup which includes a capable telephoto sensor. The camera setup on the Youth edition is as follows.

• 50x telephoto zoom camera with 5X optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom (15mm – 122mm focal length)
• 48MP high-resolution primary camera
• 120° ultra-wide-angle camera
• 2cm Macro camera

The international Lite model doesn’t have a telephoto shooter and features a 2MP depth sensor as its fourth camera. In a sense, the Chinese Mi 10 Youth can be regarded as the Mi 10 Lite Zoom edition.

Xiaomi added that the Mi 10 Youth Edition comes with all of the camera features of the flagship Mi 10 series. This includes 12 new filters for the popular AI sky replacement feature, AI Magic Kaleidoscope, AI Magic Avatar (clone mode), AI Magic Emoji, dual-view mode (using front and back cameras simultaneously), and even the AI + AR algorithms used on the Mi 10 cameras.

There’s a 16MP front camera taking care of your selfie needs.

The Mi 10 Youth comes with a 4160mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging technology. It features NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared, dual-frequency GPS, Hi-Res Audio, and 0.91cc speakers.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pricing & Availability

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G pricing is as follows.

• 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM – 2099 Yuan ($296)
• 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM – 2299 Yuan ($325)
• 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM – 2499 Yuan ($353)
• 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM – 2799 Yuan ($395)

You can pre-order the Mi 10 Youth in China right now. The first sale kicks off on April 30 via online and offline stores.

Xiaomi will also offer a number of cool cases for the Youth edition starting at 39 Yuan (~$6).

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition is scheduled to go official on April 27 alongside the MIUI 12 custom ROM. Ahead of the launch, Chinese e-tailer Jingdong (JD.com) has opened reservation for the smartphone. The firm will start accepting pre-orders from April 27 after it has been officially launched.

Looks like Xiaomi will ship the Mi 10 Youth in attractive retail boxes. The promotional images on the product page reveal several attractive boxes that the Mi 10 Youth will ship in. What we can’t confirm is if the entire products will be in this type of boxes or if it will be for just a limited number of units for its fans.

The Mi 10 Youth has kept the rumour mill buzzing for several weeks now. The device is expected as a “Lite” version of the Mi 10 flagship model. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor which incorporates a 5G modem.

In terms of the specifications, the Mi 10 Youth Edition is expected to sport a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and FHD+ resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels. It will be available in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. There will also be 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options.

The Mi 10 Youth Edition is equipped with a quad-camera setup at the rear, housed in a rectangular module. The main camera is a 48MP sensor but there is a periscope telephoto lens which supports 50x zoom. The mobile phone will get its power from a 4060mAh battery.

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