Yesterday, Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi 14 series in China. These devices bring several upgrades. One of them is longer software support. Like the recently released Xiaomi 13T series, these handsets will receive 4 generations of Android and 5 years of security updates.

Unfortunately, the new software policy is not eligible for older handsets. Thus, Xiaomi has ended support for the Mi 10T series and Poco X3. Let’s go through the details.

Xiaomi has a dedicated page on its website for EOL (End of Life) devices. According to Kacper Skrzypek,  the company added the following devices to the list, denoting the end of their software support.

• Mi 10T
• Mi 10T Pro
• Poco X3

The above three smartphones were launched in the second half of 2020. Thus, their software support ends after 3 years, as per the company’s older policy.

They were released with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Currently, they boot Android 12-based MIUI 14. In other words, in the last three years, they received two Android and MIUI updates.

We can forgive the company for Poco X3 as it is a budget model. But the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are affordable flagships powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chips. This duo can still last for years without compromising much on performance.

Anyways, it is worth noting that Xiaomi extended its software support to 4 years for select devices launched in 2021 onwards and up to 5 years for some phones from 2023. 

But the updated policy mostly covers only flagships, unlike Samsung, which provides the same support for its mid-rangers and budget smartphones.

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Xiaomi recently announced that it will be releasing a software update in the near future, enabling 5G standalone (SA) network access functionality on devices that do not currently support it in India. This update will enable Xiaomi users to experience the full benefits of 5G technology, including faster speeds, reduced latency, and improved connectivity.

Xiaomi India claims that their selection of more than 20 5G smartphones supports the 4G-based 5G non-standalone (NSA) network. While the 5G SA network does not rely on 4G and offers a more pure and effective 5G experience, some of these devices still do not support it.

In order to allow 5G SA, the brand revealed that it has provided an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Mi 11X, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite NE 5G devices. The business added that updates for the Mi 10, Mi 10i, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro would come soon. The company also said that in order to give its clients a smooth 5G experience, it is updating all of its products.

The announcement comes as India’s leading telecom carriers prepare to launch 5G services there. While Airtel is implementing 5G NSA networks, Reliance Jio is putting out its 5G SA networks. By December 2023 and March 2024, respectively, the two telecoms hope to have finished rolling out their separate networks.

The company asserted that a variety of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have been tested on Jio 5G and will work with the network after a rollout of a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones, introduced in 2020, has received a new update. The MIUI 14 update has been released for these devices in the EEA region, bringing several new features and improvements. Last week, Mi 10T Pro received the update in China.

The MIUI 14 update is based on Android 12 and offers a range of enhancements. Although these devices won’t receive Android 13, the latest MIUI 14 update promises to make up for it.

The build number for the MIUI 14 update released in the EEA region is MIUI-V14.0.1.0.SJDEUXM and the update bring new features like super icons, redesigned system apps, and animal widgets. Home screen folders have been redesigned, highlighting the apps users need most, making them just one tap away.

MIUI 14 uses less memory while still keeping the system responsive, even during extended periods of use. Personalization has been taken to a new level, with attention to detail that sets it apart. The super icons offer a fresh look for the home screen, and the search in settings has been advanced, making it easier to find what you need. The MIUI 14 update also comes with the latest Android Security Patch for March 2023, which increases system security.

Xiaomi Mi 10T / Pro MIUI 14 Update EEA Changelog

[Highlights]

• MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
• Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.

[Basic experience]

• MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.

[Personalization]

• Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
• Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update the Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
• Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.

[More features and improvements]

• Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

[System]

• Updated Android Security Patch to March 2023. Increased system security.

The update is currently available in the EEA region and will roll out to other regions soon. If you’re a Mi 10T or Mi 10T Pro owner, make sure to update your device to MIUI 14 to enjoy its new features and enhancements.

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As an Android user, your overall software support user experience is not only determined by the amount of major Android OS updates but also determined by the frequency of security updates.

Stepping into early June, one of the world’s Top 3 leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi has pushed out the June 2022 Android Security Update to its two flagship devices, and surprisingly both devices were released not last year, but almost 2 years ago. 

The Xiaomi devices that are receiving the June 2022 security update are the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G and the Redmi K30S Ultra 5G. However, do be noted the update is only coming to the model variants in the Chinese market, not the global variant. 

However, it is expected that the June 2022 security update will be arriving soon to global Xiaomi devices as well in the next coming weeks, so stay tuned to that! 

As to update to the latest version of MIUI 13 with the latest security update, MIUI users can head to About Phone > MIUI Version > Check for Updates, to get themselves on the latest stable version of MIUI 13 with the latest security patch. 

For those curious, the Redmi K30S Ultra is a rebranded Xiaomi Mi 10T device for the Chinese market that was launched back earlier in 2020 in Europe. The Xiaomi Mi 10T was launched with a flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC and a flagship-grade IPS LCD panel with a blazingly fast 144Hz refresh rate. 

In 2022, Xiaomi has seemed to launch a spiritual successor to the Mi 10T and it comes with a more affordable price as well. The device aforementioned is the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The Redmi Note 11T Pro features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display and supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The IPS LCD Display is also the first-ever LCD to be rated A+ on DisplayMate’s rankings and it competes even with the best AMOLEDs in the smartphone industry.

The processor under the Redmi Note 11T Pro is also higher-performing, and more power-efficient than the Mi 10T as well. The Redmi Note 11T Pro sports MediaTek’s critically praised MediaTek Dimensity 8100 flagship SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and 67W fast charging.

You can now grab the Redmi Note 11T Pro today on Giztop for as low as US$ 339. 

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The Xiaomi Mi 10T series comprising of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro launched in India in October 2020. The successor to the latter model dubbed as Xiaomi 11T Pro is all set to debut in the country tomorrow (January 19). Ahead of that, we have come across a sweet deal on the vanilla Mi 10T.

Twitter user @imbibingnoob (Anoop Varghese) has spotted an interesting deal on the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The device is being offered at only ₹21,694 by Croma. For this price, you get the phone in Lunar Silver colorway featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Buyers can also avail bank discounts/cashbacks to further lower the price. For the unaware, this variant of the handset was released at ₹35,999.

At ₹21,694, we believe that the Mi 10T is still a good deal.  Because it provides premium features like a glass sandwich design, 6.67-inch 144Hz FHD+ HDR-ready display (LCD) with MEMC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP(wide) + 13MP(ultra-wide) + 5MP(macro) triple camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

That’s not all, thanks to 10 5G bands, the handset is more futureproof than most 5G smartphones in this price segment. It has also got NFC, unlike other Xiaomi phones in the segment (except for Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G). Hence, even if contactless payments catch up in the near future, you won’t miss out.

The only con we could think of is software support. The smartphone has already received an Android update. It may only receive one more in the form of Android 12, in addition to MIUI 13. As of now, we cannot tell if the device will receive the next generation of MIUI. Anyway, there are always custom ROMs if you are into that.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi 11T series. These devices are yet to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. However, the older Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have now begun to get the latest version of MIUI in India.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro feature near-identical hardware. The only major difference between the two is their camera setup. As a result, the devices run a common MIUI build.

Therefore, they receive new system updates together. The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for them in Indi arrives with build number V12.5.3.0.RJDINXM.

The above-mentioned software build is currently in the Stable Beta phase. In simpler words, it is being seeded out in batches. This means it will take some time to reach every user in the country.

This update is also live for the ‘Globa’ and ‘Indonesia’ variants of the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. It is also available for the Chinese version of these phones called Redmi K30S Ultra. However, multiple regional versions like ‘EEA’, ‘Russia’, ‘Turkey’, and ‘Taiwn’ are yet to get access to the update.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition was unveiled at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event. It brings improvements to devices running MIUI 12.5. Xiaomi has been rolling it out to eligible products since August.

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Google has been rolling out Android 12 Beta builds for Pixels since May. Many partner OEMs have also released beta builds for some of their handsets. However, most of the software builds by partner OEMs are pure AOSP with some additions. But we all know that the final public release for these phones will come with the respective company’s Android skin. Hence, it is not surprising to learn that Xiaomi has started testing MIUI based on Android 12.

Xiaomi is part of the Android 12 Beta program. The company has released Android 12 Beta for four devices, namely Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Mi 11X Pro, and Mi 11i. Now, the firm has begun to test MIUI based on the latest version of Android for some of its phones.

According to Xiaomiui (via PiunikaWeb), Xiaomi has started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for the following smartphones.

• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10
• Mi 10T Pro
• Mi 10T
• Redmi K30S Ultra

The firm started testing the upcoming version of Android with MIUI for the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro last month itself. Anyway, the tests for the remaining handsets began only recently.

Unfortunately, it’s not known whether Xiaomi is working on Android 12 with MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13. Hopefully, it’s the latter as users can get the next iteration of MIUI as well as Android together.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro launched in the second half of 2020. These devices were introduced as a cheaper alternative to the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. Last week, they started receiving MIUI 12.5 update. A few days later, the update is now live in India as well.

Xiaomi did not bring the Mi 10 Pro to India. However, the company launched both the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. The duo runs a common MIUI build. Hence, they get new updates together.

Right now, they have begun to receive MIUI 12.5 in the country with build number V12.5.1.0.RJDINXM. The software build is labeled as ‘Stable Beta’. This means it is only available for a select few users for now.

Anyway, the update should reach all the units in the region very soon. Similarly, the remaining regional variants of the handsets should also get the update.

The Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. The smartphones updated to Android 11 earlier this year. Now, they are getting the MIUI 12.5 update. They should be also eligible for the upcoming MIUI 13 update.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for more devices sold in international markets. The latest phones to get it are the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. This duo debuted as the affordable Xiaomi flagship smartphones in the second half of 2020.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T is also known as Redmi K30S Ultra in China. The latter handset received the MIUI 12.5 update at the end of April. Hence, the version sold in global markets was expected to get the update in the next few days.

One and a half months later, the MIUI 12.5 update is finally here for the Mi 10T as well as the Mi 10T Pro. For those unaware, both smartphones run a common MIUI build. Therefore, they are getting the latest update together.

The MIU 12.5 update for the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro is currently live for the EEA variant with build number V12.5.1.0.RJDEUXM. Other regional variants of these phones like Global, India, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, and Taiwan should also start receiving the update in the near future.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T series launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. The devices were updated to Android 11 earlier this year. They will most likely receive Android 12 as well as MIUI 13. 

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Xiaomi India launched the Mi 10T series in October as its cheapest flagship smartphone series of 2020. The lineup consists of three models, namely Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite. But the company only brought the former two to its largest market outside China. Now, a little over four months after their debut in the country, the vanilla Mi 10T gets its first permanent price cut.

The Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi released the Mi 10T in India in two storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. These variants were priced at ₹35,999 and ₹37,999 respectively.

With the new ₹3,000 price drop, the Mi 10T can be now purchased for either ₹32,999 or ₹34,999 respectively. Interested customers can get it in Cosmic Black or Lunar Silver color option from online as well as offline channels. Buyers can even make use of available bank offers to further lower the price.

Talking about the specs, the Mi 10T features a 6.67-inch 144HZ FHD+ LCD panel with a centered punch-hole, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) triple camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Lastly, it is worth noting that Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 11 update for this phone earlier last month.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 10T series in India comprising of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in mid-October ahead of the Diwali festive season. The phones debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, over three months after their release, these handsets have started receiving Android 11 update in the country.

The Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro run the same software build. Because these smartphones are identical in terms of both specs and design except for their primary camera. Similarly, the Mi 10T is also sold as Redmi K30S Ultra in China.

Since the Chinese counterpart is part of MIUI Weekly Beta program, Xiaomi has been releasing Android 11-based MIUI builds for this phone for a while now. Hence, the stable update should have been first available for this variant.

But for some reason, the Indian variant, which is known as Mi 10T is receiving the Android 11 stable update first along with the Mi 10T Pro. Anyway, the update with build number V12.1.1.0.RJDINXM is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase and therefore, it is only available for select users in the country.

We expect Xiaomi to extend the availability of this update to more users as well as other regional variants of these handsets in the coming days. That said, being high-end devices, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro should be receiving three MIUI updates and another Android update in the future.

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After teasing the Mi 10T series launch for the past few days, Xiaomi Nigeria has finally debuted the smartphones in the country. We thought the company would be only bringing the regular Mi 10T to the region. However, we turned out to be wrong as the firm has announced the Pro variant as well.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T series is the second generation of Mi T series of phones. Its predecessor Mi 9T series was nothing but a rebadged Redmi K20 series. But the current-gen consists of original devices but still two of them are sold as Redmi K30S Ultra (Mi 10T) and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (a tweaked Mi 10T Lite) in China.

Having said that, Xiaomi usually doesn’t launch its expensive products in Nigeria. But despite the global economic crisis due to the COVID-19 padmic, the company debuted most of its products in almost all the regions where it has a presence.

Hence, the Mi 10T series has made their way to Nigeria as well. Anyway, going by the comments on social media, people in the country seem not to be happy with the pricing.

Because Xiaomi has priced the Mi 10T (8GB + 128GB) at N231,000 ($608) and Mi 10T Pro (8GB + 256GB) at N265,000 ($697) respectively. To be fair, the Nigerian pricing is equivalent to that of European. 

But netizens are complaining that the same handsets cost less in countries like India and China. And it is definitely not wrong for them to criticize but at the end of day, local regulation and taxation plays a key role for any product’s price.

We hope that one day people in Nigeria could purchase Xiaomi products at a reasonable price.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 10T series in India in mid-October ahead of Diwali festive season. Since then, both the smartphones in the series have been exclusive to Mi.com and Flipkart. But not anymore, as they can be now bought from Amazon India as well.

Usually, Xiaomi does not bring its flagship smartphones to India. But with fierce competition, the company debuted Mi 10 earlier this year in the country. This handset was initially exclusive to Amazon India and Mi.com. But it was later made available on Flipkart, in addition to offline stores.

Similarly, India’s largest smartphone brand debuted the Mi 10T series consisting of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro as Flipkart and Mi.com exclusive products a few months back. Now, just like the Mi 10, their availability has also been extended to offline stores as well as Amazon India.

The American eCommerce giant is also running a promotion for these handsets. Customers who purchase either of these two phones via ICICI Bank Credit card or ICICI Bank Credit/Debit Card EMI can avail flat ₹3,000 cashback.

Therefore, interested customers can get the Mi 10T for ₹32,999 and Mi 10T Pro ₹36,999 effectively. It is worth noting that this offer is only valid until December 31, 2020.

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Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 10T series consisting of Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite in late September for Europe. The first two handsets later made their way to India. The duo even debuted in Indonesia and other markets. The regular model is also sold as Redmi K30S Ultra in China. Now, this series is set to land in Nigeria as well.

The official Xiaomi Nigeria Twitter account has been teasing the launch of the Mi 10T series in the country for the last few days. According to the teasers, the series will be officially unveiled on December 16.

That said, it is not known if the Chinese smartphone maker will be launching the standard Mi 10T or the Mi 10T Pro. That’s because the teasers only showcase a single device and it is definitely not the Mi 10T Lite, which is expected to debut in India as Mi 10i.

Since Xiaomi does not have much presence in Nigeria, the company may not launch the expensive Mi 10T Pro with a 108MP primary camera. Instead, the customers in the region may probably get the regular Mi 10T model that has the exact same specs as the Pro version but features a 64MP primary sensor.

Anyway, we will know exactly which device in the Mi 10T series will be announced for Nigeria on December 16 along with its price.

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Xiaomi recently unveiled the Mi 10T 5G phones with the phone’s starting price of €449 (~$530) placing it on the leaderboard as one of the best 5G phones you can get for that price category.  The Mi 10T tags along with the Mi 10T Pro, both powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset with a powerful camera system and big battery.

One area where Xiaomi threw in a surprise is the use of a 144Hz LCD screen instead of a high refresh rate OLED screen. In case you are wondering why,  a Xiaomi executive has elaborated on the decision to go with LCD in an interview with TechRadar.

Xiaomi’s product marketing manager Daniel Hoang Desjarlais reportedly stated that; “It is better to have a high-quality LCD, the best of the best LCD, versus a middling sort of AMOLED.”

The Xiaomi exec also mentioned eye strain as a reason to opt for LCD tech though. “There are issues with AMOLED and certain peoples’ eyes – I think it’s like 10% of the population, when looking at an AMOLED display, experience very heavy eye strain,” Mr Hoang Desjarlais is reported to have said.

However, adducing eye strain as an excuse is not really tenable considering that DC dimming has come to the rescue in that regard. The Mi 10T series is considerably cheaper than other flagship models and it is believed that other factors like pricing are also responsible for the adoption of LCD panels in the Mi 10T series.

In addition, Mr Hoang Desjarlais also elaborated on why they opted for a flat screen rather than a curved panel, noting that the majority of users preferred the former option.

“I’ve done quite a bit of polling and user research on this,” the executive was quoted as saying, “60% of users prefer the flat edge, or flat displays,” the Xiaomi exec added.

We can attest to this as an independent poll conducted by Gizmochina back in February also shows a large number of respondents prefer the flat panel.

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Apple‘s decision to leave out the charging adapter from the iPhone 12 retail box continues to be a controversial topic. We have seen several memes surrounding it, one we find hilarious suggest by 2030 Apple will ship only a retail box, leaving pout the smartphone because we already have one. Several OEMs have also capitalized on the issue to troll Apple, including Samsung, and Xiaomi Spain.

We unboxed the #Mi10TLite – Atlantic Blue variant You'll get all the essentials, just with less plastic waste. Starting in Europe, we've committed to reducing plastic packaging by about 60%. pic.twitter.com/ai1yq3YR92

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) October 20, 2020

Away from jokes and trolling, Xiaomi has committed to reducing the plastic it uses on its packaging by up to 60% and this will start in Europe. The firm seems to have swung into action in this regard as the Mi 10T Lite looks to be the first phone that it will be implemented on.

The retail box of today contains less plastic than a couple of years back as manufacturers try to reduce the cost of production. Xiaomi’s posture which is aimed at conserving the planet but you will still find all the accessories the Chinese tech giant usually ships with its smartphones such as the charger, USB-C cable and even the TPU case. The Mi 10 Lite which was launched earlier this year in Europe featured these accessories inside the retail box.

Overall, this can’t be said to be a drastic commitment towards environmental conservation compared to Apple’s stance. After all, the retail boxes are most times useless the moment we unbox the smartphone Moreover, the retail boxes are mostly made from carton. Thus, this could be another attempt at grabbing some publicity riding on the shoulders of Apple’s controversial decision.

Recall that when Apple removed the 3.5mm audio jack from the iPhones, it generated this kind of controversy but subsequently, other OEMs also followed suit by dishing the headphone jack in favour of a USB-C port. Some fans are yet to get around with that decision and it will be even more difficult to remove the adapter for companies like Xiaomi whose flagships have up to 100W wired and 80W wireless charging support. Apple’s 20W USB Power Delivery adapters are pretty easy to come by than the 100W adapters.

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Last week, the OnePlus 8T launched globally. The new OnePlus flagship brings lots of new features including 65W fast charging. Xiaomi also announced the Mi 10T series in India a few days ago, weeks after it launched in Europe. If you are planning to get a new flagship phone, there is a chance these phones are on your radar.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of the three devices you will choose if you were to purchase a phone. Is it the Mi 10T Pro with its 108MP triple rear cameras and 144Hz display, the more affordable Mi 10T, or the OnePlus 8T which not only has faster charging but runs Android 11 out of the box?

Please take the poll and also let us know in the comment box why you prefer one over the others.

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Xiaomi is trying to outdo itself in Europe with the free gifts that are included with orders of its new flagship phones, the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. Both phones already offer incredible value for their price tags but these gifts make them more tempting to buy.

We reported yesterday that Xiaomi was shipping pre-orders of the phones in Germany with a vacuum cleaner. Right now, if you purchase the 128GB version of the Mi 10T Pro in Italy, your order will ship with a Mi Band 5, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, and a 20000mAh Redmi 18 Fast Charge Power Bank. Those three items have a combined value of €105 which means you are technically paying €495 for the phone instead of €599.90.

If you order the 128GB version of the Mi 10T, you get the same set of free gifts which means you are actually paying €395 for the phone.

While the above may sound like great deals, the best deal is no longer available. For just 1 hour, Xiaomi Italy sold the 256GB version of the Mi 10T Pro with a free Mi Electric Scooter Essential.

The other bundles are still on sale, so hurry and check them out before they go out of stock. Xiaomi says orders will begin shipping October 15.

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The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro launched today and they both go on sale tomorrow. However, you don’t have to wait until tomorrow if you plan to grab either of the two phones as they are now available for pre-order in Germany. The exciting parts that you get a free gift along with your phone if you were to pre-order.

According to the info on Xiaomi’s German website, if you pre-order the Mi 10T (6+128GB) and either of the two configurations of the Mi 10T Pro, you get a free vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is the Mijia Handheld Vacuum Cleaner and it is worth about €40.

The vacuum cleaner has a brushless motor with a suction power of about 13,0000 Pa. It has a rechargeable battery that should provide up to 30 minutes of use on a full charger. There is a HEPA filter and the dust box has a one-click function that makes it easy to empty. The handheld vacuum cleaner is designed for small vacuuming and can be used to remove the dirt in cars, on furniture, and even to clean electronics such as computers.

The Mijia Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is not officially sold in Europe, so this is a chance to own one for free. To grab the offer, check the page created for the promo.

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Today, Xiaomi had a global event during which it announced the Mi 10T series. The series includes the Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, and the Mi 10T Lite. All three devices pack displays with high refresh rates, Snapdragon processors, 5G, big batteries, and a ton of other features at affordable prices. This post is for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro as we have a separate post for the Mi 10T Lite.

Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T

The Mi 10T Pro is the top model of the series but it shares most of its features with the Mi 10T save for the main rear camera and configuration.

The two phones have a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a hole punch and a 144Hz refresh rate. While they are LCD panels, Xiaomi says they are one of the best in the industry. The panels have a Delta E value of 0.63 and a JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) value of 0.39.

There are also a bunch of other features such as Adaptive Sync, MEMC, Sunlight Mode 3.0, Reading Mode 3.0, and there is also a light sensor on the front and back of the phone for up to 4096 levels of brightness adjustment.

Powering the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T is a Snapdragon 865 processor with 6GB/8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage for the Mi 10T and 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage for the Mi 10T Pro.

The camera department is another selling point of the Mi 10T series. The pro model has a 108MP primary rear camera with optical image stabilization, 8K video recording. The standard model has a 64MP primary camera. They both have the same 13MP ultra-wide-angle and 5MP macro camera for a triple rear camera setup. Their 20MP selfie camera is also the same.

Xiaomi has pre-loaded the two phones with some amazing camera features such as Dual Video which allows you to record at the same time from both the front and rear cameras; Video Clones that allows users to capture “two selves” in the same video; and Time Lapse which is available on both the rear and selfie cameras. There are also new color filters, long exposure, and a timed burst mode for still photos.

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have side-mounted fingerprint scanners, stereo speakers, 3D audio recording, an x-axis linear motor, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, an IR blaster, Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides including the camera housing. They also have the same 5000mAh battery capacity with support for 33W wired fast charging and run Android 10 out of the box.

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro Price and Availability

The Mi 10T is €499 for the 6+128GB version while the 8+128GB version will sell for €549. The Mi 10T Pro will sell for €599 for the 8+128GB version and the 8+256GB version will be sold for €649. The two phones will go on sale tomorrow on Mi.com and a host of other partner stores including AliExpress for international buyers.

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Xiaomi has announced the launch date for the upcoming Mi 10T series. The announcement was made on Twitter today by the official Xiaomi account.

The tweet says the Mi 10T series will be unveiled during an online launch event scheduled for September 30. The event will begin at 14:00 GMT+2 and will be live-streamed on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and on Mi.com.

2020.9.30
14:00 GMT+2
Get ready to meet the inspirational #Mi10TSeries. #PowerYourCreativity pic.twitter.com/X33mQ8cHdE

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 22, 2020

The Mi 10T series includes the Mi 10T Lite, the Mi 10T, and the Mi 10T Pro. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will have displays with punch holes and high refresh rates, Snapdragon 865 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The Pro version will have a 108MP primary rear camera while the standard model will have a 64MP sensor. A leaked image revealed the Mi 10T Pro will sell for €699.

Xiaomi has teased a 5G phone that will have a starting price under €300; there is a chance this phone might be the Mi 10T Lite. Little is known about the specs of the Lite model but we won’t be surprised if it is powered by a Snapdragon 690 5G processor.

While the launch is a global event, individual countries such as Thailand and India may get separate launches at a later date.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in the coming day for global markets. These handsets go by the codenames of “apollo” and “apollopro” respectively. Both of them have leaked multiple times over the past few days revealing almost everything about them including the price of the Pro variant. Now, according to a new leak, they might also launch in China but with Redmi branding.

The new leak comes from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. The tipster shared an alleged screen refresh rate settings page of apollo smartphone with a caption hinting that the device will launch as a Redmi smartphone in China.

So far, high refresh rate displays on Xiaomi smartphones have been dynamic. Due to this implementation, users are facing stutters in UI on devices like Redmi K30 4G (POCO X2) and Redmi K30 Ultra to name a few.

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This issue can be resolved to a certain limit by allowing users to select the refresh rate of their choice. The screenshot shared by the leakster confirms that such functionally will debut with the upcoming Mi 10T series, which he claims to launch as a Redmi smartphone. The display refresh rate settings page will have four options – 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz on these devices.

In a separate Weibo post last week, Digital Chat Station also said that his panel with a 3.8mm (diameter) punch-hole and MEMC support is supplied by TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology aka Shenzhen Huaxing Photoelectric Technology Co. Ltd. For those unaware, even Mi 10’s 90Hz AMOLED display is manufactured by the same company.

Apart from high refresh rate screen, the Mi 10T series or whatever it will be called by Redmi packs a ton of other features, which you can read from our previous courage. That said, Xiaomi is yet to officially announce the launch date of these phones.

Also, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T pro will not be the only devices to be rebadged as Redmi handsets. According to this very same tipster, POCO X3 NFC will be also launching as a Redmi phone in China.

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The Mi 10T series of smartphones from Xiaomi are the successors to the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro that launched last year. While we know the series is for the international market including countries in Europe, new info has revealed the phones will launch in Thailand too.

The info comes from a picture that was taken at a store (probably a Mi Home Store) in Thailand. The image, which was posted on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore, shows a large display showing the Mi 10T series.

A source from Thailand exclusively send me this Mi 10T series poster displayed in a Mi Store, confirming that the phones will launch in Thailand too.
Apparently the machine translated tagline for Mi 10T series is "Awakening Your Creativity In Camera"#Mi10TPro #Mi10T #Mi10Tseries pic.twitter.com/VnXMLaqON9

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) September 20, 2020

The photo confirms the design of the phones and also the support for 5G. As you can see, the Mi 10T/Mi 10T Pro is shown with a flat display with a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen. We can also see that the phone has four rear cameras and will be available in black and white colorways.

The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro were both announced in Thailand, so it is no surprise that their successors will also be launched in the country. At the moment, the Mi 9T Pro is no longer available on the Xiaomi Thailand website. It is not also available on partner stores Lazada, Shopee, and JD.com. This most likely means stock has been cleared to make way for the new model.

The Mi 10T is reported to have a Snapdragon 865 processor which means it is a flagship phone, unlike the Mi 9T that launched with a Snapdragon 730 processor. It will have up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 64MP main camera. The pro version will also have a Snapdragon 865 processor, an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate, and a 108MP primary camera.

We expect Xiaomi will announce a launch date for the new smartphones very soon.

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Xiaomi is still not done with new devices in its Mi 10 series. After launching the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in February, the company unveiled Mi 10 Lite exclusively for global markets. Then, came Mi 10 Youth and Mi 10 Ultra for the Chinese market. Now, the brand is all set to bring two more handsets in the series namely Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro for international markets. These two phones have leaked multiple times in the past few weeks in the form of renders. Now, the entire specs of these handsets leak as well.

A few days back, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro were spotted listed on Amazon. These listings did not give away the complete specs but exposed their entire design, thanks to their renders. A day later, a blog going by the name of MuyComputer leaked out the full spec sheet of both these handsets.

According to the blog, the upcoming Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The standard variant will come with 6GB RAM compared to 8GB RAM in the Pro. As for storage, they are said to arrive with 128GB/256GB internal storage. Previous reports suggested them to sport OLED panels but this leak says them to feature 6.67-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) LCD panels with 144Hz refresh rate.

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As a result of non-OLED displays, these handsets will come equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, surprisingly, they may arrive with a useful set of rear cameras (no macro and depth sensors) unlike the standard Mi 10.

The blog reveals the Mi 10T Pro to feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary sensor paired with a 20MP sensor with ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP sensor with telephoto lens. On the front, the display’s top left-aligned punch-hole will house another 20MP sensor for selfies and video calls. On the other hand, the regular Mi 10T is also said to feature exact same setup but a 64MP primary sensor instead of 108MP sensor

In the software department, the forthcoming Xiaomi smartphones are expected to run MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box. Last but not least, they will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

That said, Xiaomi is yet to announce the launch date of the Mi 10T series. The sub-€300 5G smartphone, which the company teased earlier this month may also debut alongside these phones.

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The flagship Mi 10 smartphone series from Xiaomi already consists of five smartphones — Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite Zoom, and the most recently launched Mi 10 Ultra. Now, it seems that the company has yet another device up its sleeves.

As per the report from XDA-Developers, Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch a new Mi 10T series flagship smartphone and some key details about the upcoming device as well as live images have been leaked online.

It has been revealed that the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones will have five models — M2007J3SC, M2007J3SI, M2007J3SP, M2007J3SG, and M2007J3SY. The Mi 10T is said to have been codenamed “apollo” while the Mi 10T Pro is codenamed “apollo pro.”

The live photos of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro have been leaked online, which shows that the device features a punch-hole display and a triple-camera setup on the back. The rectangular camera module is placed in the top-left corner.

While the screen size of the smartphone is not yet known, it has been confirmed that the phone will have an OLED display and come with a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC or the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.

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As for the camera configuration, the standard model will come with a 64-megapixel primary sensor while the Pro model will have a 108-megapixel sensor as the primary camera in the triple-camera setup.

The device will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and fast charging support. While the images seem to be of a pre-production model running the Android 10 operating system, we expect the commercial model to have MIUI 12 pre-installed.

We expect to know more information about the smartphones, including the full set of features and specifications, pricing details, launch, and availability in the coming days or weeks. It is said that the devices will be launched globally and not just in China.

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Last year, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9T series. The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro were rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively. A new leak has revealed that successors are on the way called the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro and they will be coming along with a less-powerful version called the Mi 10T Lite.

The info comes from Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) and in his tweet, he revealed the three phones will soon be announced globally. He also revealed the key specs of the Mi 10T Pro and shared a render of the device.

[ Exclusive ] Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro & Mi 10 Lite Launching Soon Globally.
Here is The First Look Of Mi 10T Pro.
Mi 10T Pro Specs.
•5000mAh Battery
•144Hz Refresh Rate
•108MP Rear Camera
•May Be Side Mounted Fingerprint Scanner I Am Not Sure About This One.#Mi10TPro #Mi10T pic.twitter.com/8ngfxyrzZo

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 26, 2020

The Mi 10T Pro will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen size isn’t mentioned and we also do not know if it has a punch hole. However, there is a chance this is an LCD panel as the render appears to show the device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi will ship the phone with four rear cameras with a 108MP camera as the main sensor. The camera housing shows the 108MP sensor occupies a pretty large part of the housing while the other three cameras and the LED flash are placed below it.

The Mi 10T Pro will have a 5000mAh battery which is bigger than that of the Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Ultra. There is no mention of the processor  powering the phone but we know the device has 5G. There is the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865 Plus to choose from but there is also the upcoming Snapdragon 860 processor too.

So far, the Mi 10T Pro doesn’t seem to be a rebadged phone but we cannot yet say about its siblings. We expect more details will surface soon.

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