On May 31, Xiaomi had announced the all new MIUI 10 ROM. At the beginning of June, it had rolled out the Developer ROM closed beta in China for first batch of devices and the same devices had received public beta by the end of the month. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the developer ROM closed beta to the second batch of devices.

The first batch of devices that were treated with MIUI 10 Developer ROM included Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2S, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Redmi S2 and Redmi Note 5. Since the registrations for the Developer ROM closed beta ended yesterday in China, the company has made it available to the second batch of Xiaomi phones starting from today. After the closed beta testing comes to an end, the public beta is likely to arrive for the same second batch of devices by the end of this month.

The second batch of 17 Xiaomi phones that are now receiving the MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta are Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5X, Mi 5C, Mi 4C, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5A, Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon variant), Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Redmi 5A and Redmi 4X.

The company has stated that the arrival of the public beta of Mi 5X will be delayed. The specific release time for the smartphone will be announced through its social media channels. By this, Xiaomi is bringing the latest MIUI 10 to a total of 27 smartphones.

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The MIUI 10 Developer ROM closed beta can be installed in two ways. Devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 developer version can navigate to System Settings > My Device > MIUI version and then access the direct OTA update. It is recommended to back up devices on MIUI 6, 7, 8 and 9 stable versions are recommended ad then install the upgrade via fastboot with unlocked bootloader.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X has been unveiled as a successor for the Mi 5X phone from last year. Compared to the predecessor phone, the Mi 6X comes with some improvements like trendy full screen design and dual rear cameras. Also, the Mi 6X is the cheapest smartphone with Snapdragon 660 chipset.

Design and Display

The metal-bodied Xiaomi Mi 6X has a curved rear panel. It has been carved using CNC technology. In order to make it available in a ultra-thin body that has a thickness of 7.3mm, Xiaomi had to axe the 3.5mm audio jack feature. The handset can be availed in multiple colors like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Glacier Blue, Quicksand Gold, and Black Stone.

The backside of the phone features u-shaped antenna lines on the top and bottom edges like the predecessor Xiaomi Mi 5X. The vertical dual camera setup and fingerprint reader reside on the rear of the phone. The topside of the Mi 6X features an IR blaster while the bottom side has a USB-C port that separates the two external speakers. Since the smartphone features a full screen design, it is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display of 5.99 inches. The screen delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

Dual Cameras and Selfie Camera

The dual camera setup present on the back panel of the Mi 6X includes an f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX486 sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a secondary 20-megapixel front-facing camera that features an f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX376 sensor with a pixel size of 2μm. The secondary sensor is a telephoto lens that offers 2x loseless zoom.

The dual cameras have been optimized to enhance the sharpness of the portrait shots by automatically switching to 12-megapixel camera as the main sensor during the day time and at night, it makes use of the 20-megapixel camera as the main sensor to capture images with more light. With AI onboard, the dual rear cameras can recognize up to 206 kinds of scenes with different optimizations to snap richer photos. Also, it can perform real-time translations for English, French, German Japanese, Korean, and Indian languages.

For shooting selfies, it features Sony IMX376 20-megapixel front camera. It is equipped with a soft-light LED flash. The pre-AI allows the front-facing camera to shoot best quality selfie shots as it can recognize 12 kinds of self-portrait scenes. Other features of the front camera of Mi 6X include AI Beauty and AI night self-timer. Lastly, the front camera can be also used for unlocking the phone through face scanning.

Performance

The Snapdragon 660 that features an Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE) powers the Xiaomi Mi 6X. On AnTuTu, the Mi 6X has scored 139,697 points and it delivers 79 percent better performance than the Mi 5X that is fueled by Snapdragon 625. There is a 64 GB Mi 6X model with 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of RAM. Its 128 GB model has 6 GB of RAM. The Mi 6X is packed with 3,010 battery that includes support Quick Charge 3.0 18W fast charging. By charging it for only 30 minutes, the phone can gain 50 percent power. It is also equipped with AI smart powering function.

The Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the phone and it is overlaid with MIUI 9.5 which brings support for full screen gestures. Also, it comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that was introduced with Mi MIX 2S in the previous month.

Pricing and Availability

Most of the Snapdragon 660 smartphones available in the market are priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$475) but the highest configuration 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 6X variant that has 6 GB of RAM carries a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$316) only. The 64 GB Mi 6X models with 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of RAM are respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$253) and 1,799 Yuan (~$285).

At 10:00 AM (local time) on April 27, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available for purchase through Xiaomi Mall, Mi Home stores, Youpin and official stores at Tmall, Suning, Gome and Vipshop.

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The Xiaomi Mi 5X will be succeeded by the Mi 6X later today through a launch event in China. The same smartphone is expected to debut as Mi A2 in markets outside of China. However, the only difference between the Mi 6X and Mi A2 could be that the latter may not feature MIUI skin. Here is all the information available on the launch event of Xiaomi Mi 6X:

Xiaomi Mi 6X Launch Event

The unveil event of the Xiaomi MI 6X will begin at 2PM CST (local time). Fans who are eagerly waiting for the launch of the Mi 6X can visit Xiaomi’s official website to watch the launch event of the Mi 6X. The web page for the launch event is already live with the placeholder, but the live stream will begin at the same time when the launch event kicks off.

Xiaomi Mi 6X Specs and Features

Xiaomi is expected to feature a 5.99-inch display that will offer an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 SoC with AIE will be powering the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to be available in multiple variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Its 2,910 mAh battery is expected to support Quick Charge 3.0.

The dual camera setup of the Mi 6X is expected to include a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor. The frontside of the phone will be featuring a AI driven 20-megapixel selfie camera. Shown below are some of the potrait shots captured using the Mi 6X.

It is expected to run on Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest edition of MIUI 9 skin. Also, the handset will be preinstalled with Xiao AI smart assistant.

When it comes to appearance, the leaked photos and hands-on video of the Mi 6X suggest that its design will be almost similar to the Mi 5X. However, the only major change arriving on the Mi 6X is the inclusion of 18:9 aspect ratio screen and vertical dual rear cameras. Also, the Mi 6X will be lacking a 3.5mm audio jack. It will be available in color choices like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black.

As far as pricing is concerned, the rumor mill has revealed that 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317) The pricing of the 128 GB storage model is not known.

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With less than 24 hours remaining for the unveiling of Xiaomi Mi 6X, more and more leaks are surfacing to reveal the phone in real. Few hours ago, we had reported on the leaked photos of the real Mi 6X. Now, two hands-on videos have surfaced from China to reveal the handset in real.

The first video seems to show the Gold variant of the Xiaomi Mi 6X in action. The video reveals the same thing that has been already seen in the previously leaked images of the phone. It is metal-bodied handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, vertical dual camera setup and 18:9 aspect ratio display. The video is quite blurry because of which the specs page that appears at the end of the short clip is not clearly visible.

The other video has some key specs listed on the temporary plastic layer on the screen of the Mi 6X. It reveals that it features 20-megapixel front camera with AI Beauty with Soft-light LED, AI dual camera with 20-megapixel sensor and AIE engine equipped Snapdragon 660 SoC.

These videos show that the Mi 6X will be arriving with a design that is very similar to the Xiaomi Mi 5X. However, the major difference on the Mi 6X is that it features a full screen design and a dual camera module.

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Xiaomi has already confirmed that the handset will be available in colors like Pink, Red, Blue, Black, and Gold. The highest configuration model is expected to feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The Chinese company will confirm on its other features and pricing of the Mi 6X tomorrow through its unveil event.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X will be launching tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed couple of features of the phone. It has recently stated the Mi 6X will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It has also shared some of its camera samples on Weibo and has revealed that the handset will be available in China in five color options. The rumor mill has also leaked information on its specs and features. Fresh photos of what appears to be the actual Mi 6X smartphone has appeared today.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to hit the Chinese market in colors like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black. The official renders of the Gold model that has was shown by the company a week ago has a white front whereas the back panel sports the gold color. The same variant can be seen in the image below sitting besides the black variant.

The protective plastic layer that sits on the screen of the Mi 6X confirms that it has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and it also includes a 20-megapixel sensor in its dual camera setup. It also reveals that AIE equipped Snapdragon 660 chipset will be powering the smartphone.

The above image that reveals the rear of the phone shows that it is a metal-bodied device.  The dual camera module with an LED flash at its center is placed at the top-left corner. The fingerprint scanner also resides on the rear. The u-shaped antenna bands can be seen on top and bottom edges of the phone.

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The entire specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have been already leaked through its TENAA listing. It is expected to arrive with 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and 2,910mAh battery. The handset was recently spotted on Android.com which revealed that it will be also available in 32 GB storage option.

Leaked information that had surfaced yesterday had revealed the pricing of Xiaomi Mi 5X’s successor. It revealed that variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage would be selling in China with respective pricing of 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317).

Xiaomi CEO has recently confirmed that the company will be also releasing Mi A2 Android One soon. It will be arriving as a successor for the Xiaomi’s first Android One phone – the Mi A1 that was introduced in September last year. The Mi A2 is likely to be the very same Mi 6X phone without the MIUI skin.

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On Wednesday, Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone will be unveiled in China. The entire specs of the phone along with its images have surfaced through its TENAA listing. Today, leaked information on the pricing of its two variants have also surfaced.

Rumors surrounding the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6X has revealed that it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. Also, the Mi 6X is expected to be available in models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM 128 GB of storage. Fresh information reveals that the 64 models with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM could be respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317). There is no information available on the pricing of the 128 GB variant.

The Mi 6X pricing leak reveals that it will be available with an expensive price tag compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi Mi 5X. The Chinese manufacturer had launched the Mi 5X smartphone last year in July with a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$237) for its base model that is packed with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage and Snapdragon 625. In August 2017, its 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM model powered by the same SoC was introduced with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan (~$206).

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Like the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled in the previous month, the Mi 6X is also expected to feature the Xiao AI smart assistant. It will be featuring a 5.99-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Mi 6X is expected to be powered by 2,910mAh battery that may carry support for fast charging. It will come loaded with Android Oreo and the latest edition of MIUI 9 skin.

For photography, the Xiaomi Mi 6X is equipped with 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear side of the phone is likely to house 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset will be equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. In the previous week, Xiaomi had confirmed that the Mi 6X would be available in multiple colors such as Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black.

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Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5X was made available in China in four colors like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Red. The company has already confirmed that it will be debuting its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X through a launch event on April 25. A new Weibo post has been released by Xiaomi that contains high-resolution photos of the 5 color variants of the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

As it can be seen in the below images, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available in colors like Cherry Powder, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black Stone. By looking at the phone, it can be guessed that it features a metal unibody design. The antenna bands can be seen at the top and bottom edges of the back panel of the Mi 6X. The rear panel has a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader while the front features a full screen design.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be featuring a 5.99-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be powered by an underclocked Snapdragon 660 chipset that may deliver a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it could feature a 2,910mAh battery.

It is speculated to arrive in the market in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. For photography, it may feature 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup and a front-facing Sony IMX376 20-megapixel camera. The Mi 6X is expected to launch in China with a starting price of 1,499 Yuan (~$238).

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X is speculated to launch as Xiaomi Mi A2 outside of China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 moniker was spotted in the source code of the Indian version of the Xiaomi’s official site which indicates that its arrival could be drawing near.

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A teaser that was released over the weekend had confirmed that Xiaomi’s next smartphone would be the all new Mi 6X mid-range smartphone. It will be arriving as a successor for the Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched in July last year. A new teaser released by the Chinese manufacturer on its official Weibo account reveals the new phone in real. Moreover, it also confirms that the rear and front sides of the phone will be equipped with 20-megapixel camera.

As it can be seen in the below, Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 6X phone through an unveil event at Wuhan University in China on April 25. The poster gives a rear view of the blue-colored Xiaomi Mi 6X. It reveals that its rear panel seems to be made out of metal and it is fitted with a dual camera setup at the top-left corner. The vertically stacked dual cameras resembles with the dual camera setup found on the iPhone X. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the Mi 6X.

The official Weibo post that accompanies the teaser confirms that a 20-megapixel sensor will be available on the front and rear sides of the Mi 6X. Recent reports have revealed that the frontside of the smartphone is fitted with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor while the dual camera setup on the backside includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 20-megapixel Sony 376 sensor. The front and rear cameras of the Mi 6X are expected to offer stellar photography experience as they are expected to be equipped with AI.

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The TENAA listing of the Mi 6X has already revealed that it features a 5.99-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 that comes with an Artificial Intelligence Engine. It is expected to arrive in 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options and storage sizes like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. A 2,910mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 is expected to power the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is likely to be exclusively available in China. Outside of the home market, the handset may debut as Xiaomi Mi A2 under the Android One initiative. The arrival of the Mi A2 seems imminent as the Mi A1 that was introduced in September last year has been discontinued.

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Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on April 25 to announce a new phone. There is a high possibility that the company may launch the rumored Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone as it has been already certified by the China’s TENAA telecom regulatory body. Today, XDA Developers have not only confirmed that the Mi 6X really exists through its new firmware files, but also it has revealed its key specs.

The filing code of the Mi 6X that was revealed through its TENAA listing is M1804D2SC. The publication claims that it matches with the build number of the Mi 6X (IS_D2S where C = China). It seems that like the Mi 5X, the Mi 6X could also be a China exclusive phone.

The firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have revealed that it is fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset that clocks at 2.0 GHz instead of its regular processing speed of 2.2 GHz and it will be equipped with an LCD display. According to the TENAA listing, it features a 5.99-inch screen that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

For photography, it is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.8 aperture.  The front side of the phone features an LED equipped with 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Mi 6X will support 4K resolution video shooting at 30 fps and it will also include Portrait Mode. However, the handset will be lacking support for optical zoom.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo that will be flavored with the latest edition of MIUI 9. It also includes a microSD card slot for additional storage. It lacks NFC support, but it includes support for IR blaster.

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According to the TENAA listing, the Mi 6X will be come in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It includes a 2,910mAh battery that is expected to carry support for fast charging. It measures 148.88 x 75.54 x 7.3 mm and \weighs 166 grams. It is unlikely to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. Its USB-C port could be used for charging and connecting wired earphones.

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on a successor model for the Mi 5X phone that was introduced in July last year. Its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X has been already certified by TENAA authority in China. Just as the Mi 5X was introduced as Mi A1 Android One phone outside of China, the Mi 6X is also pegged to be available as Mi A2 outside of the home market. A tipster was able to find references of Mi A2 and the upcoming Redmi Y2 phone in the source code of the Indian version of the official site of Xiaomi. This suggest that the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 may debut in India soon.

Texts such as “Mi A2 Hard Case”, “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Black” and “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Blue” has been spotted in the source code of Xiaomi’s site. As of this writing, they are no longer available on the website as they have been removed. However, the tipster was able to capture the following screenshots.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 could be an Android One phone like its predecessor. It is likely to arrive with same specs that are available on Mi 6X. Hence, it is rumored to arrive with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to be available in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants. For photography, it may feature a dual camera module that may include a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. For shooting selfies, it may house the same 20-megapixel front-facing camera that is available on the Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in February in India. It is speculated to be powered by Snapdragon 636 SoC and it may feature a 2,910mAh battery.

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Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5A and Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime in China. The same phones later made their way to India as Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y2. The appearance of Redmi Y2 in the source code of Xiaomi’s site hints that its arrival is drawing near. The comapny may also debut the Redmi Y2 Lite alongside the Y2. However, as of this writing, there is no information available on the specs, features and pricing of Y2 and Y2 Lite.

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In the previous month, Xiaomi had slashed the price of the Mi MIX 2 by 800 Yuan (~$127). However, many were unable to take advantage of the deal as it lasted only for a day. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be offering the Mi MIX 2 with a price cut of 800 Yuan once again on March 14 and March 15.

The ceramic body edition of the MI MIX 2 will be available with a price tag of 3,899 Yuan (~$616) after the price cut 800 Yuan on its original pricing of 4,699 Yuan (~$743). The price cut has been announced ahead of the March 27 launch event of Mi MIX 2S. It is likely that the company may permanently slash the price of Mi MIX 2 around the launch of Mi MIX 2.

The Mi MIX 2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ resolution support screen that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 835 chipset and 8 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the MI MIX 2. The Chinese manufacturer has already released Android 8.0 Oreo update for the handset. In the coming days, the handset will be also treated with full screen gestures through the latest MIUI version update.

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Xiaomi phones such as Mi Note 3, Mi 6, Mi Max 2 and Mi 5X are all available with 200 Yuan (~$32) discount. Other Xiaomi products like Redmi phones, Mi TVs and Mi Notebooks are also now available with attractive pricing. Head on to the Xiaomi official store at Jingdong to take the offer.

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In September 2017, Xiaomi had launched the Mi 5X smartphone exclusively in China. The very same handset was made available internationally as Mi A1, the first Android One phone from Xiaomi. Rumors are rife that the company has already started working on Mi 6X. Previous leaks have already revealed what sort of design it will be arriving with. Just like Mi A1, the Mi 6X is pegged to launch internationally as Mi A2. Designers at Tech Configurations have created a concept model of the Mi A2 based on the rumors surrounding it.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 concept model can be seen sporting a full screen design. The side bezels are thin, and the upper and lower bezels are thinner than Mi A1. The upper bezel features a 20-megapixel selfie camera that is coupled with an LED flash. It is equipped with f/2.2 aperture and Smart Beauty 4.0 like the Redmi Note 5 Pro for snapping enhanced selfie shots with AI.

The antenna bands are located on the upper and bottom edges of the rear panel. The fingerprint scanner is also residing on the backside of the Mi A1 concept. The vertically arranged dual camera sensors are separated by an LED flash. It features a 12-megapixel sensor and 5-megapixel sensor. It is enabled with features like f/2.2 aperture lens, PDAF and OIS. The 6-inch display of the Mi A2 concept phone supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Mi A2 concept model suggests that the actual device will be either powered by Surge S2, the upcoming in-house chipset from Xiaomi or the Snapdragon 636 that has been introduced through the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage models of the Mi A2 concept phone respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM.

The bottom side of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C and an external speaker. The concept model has three color variants such as Silver, Red and Black.

As of this writing, there is no concrete information available on the launch date and pricing of Mi 6X (A2).

Do you think that the actual Mi A2 will look like the concept model shown above? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Leaked photos and renders of the rumored Xiaomi Mi 6X as well as the leaked images of its cases have all revealed a lot of about its design. A fresh photo showing the grey-colored metallic rear has appeared to once again reveal its design. Since the image shows numerous rear shells, it seems that the company may have started the production of the alleged Mi 6X phone.

The image seems to be a screengrab of a leaked video. It shows that the iPhone-X style vertical dual camera setup sitting on the top-left corner. The gray/silver colored back panel also features a fingerprint scanner. Rumors have claimed that the Mi 6X will be featuring Xiaomi’s upcoming Surge S2 chipset. It is speculated that the Surge S2 in-house chipset may get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show.

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This indicates that the launch of the smartphone could be drawing near. Also, the presence of numerous metallic rear panels indicate that the company could be gearing up for the unveiling of the phone. However, there is no concrete evidence to confirm whether the Mi 6X will be arriving soon as the Xiaomi Mi 5X was unveiled in July last year.

As far as other specs of the phone are concerned, the Mi 6X is likely to arrive with Full HD+ resolution display supporting of around 6 inches. Apart from the gray/silver color variant, the Mi 6X is also rumored to arrive in matte black color.

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Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi 5c and Mi 5X (Mi A1) as less powerful variants of 2016’s Mi 5 flagship. It appears we may be getting a successor to the Mi 5X, which is unsurprisingly called the Mi 6X.

A new leak regarding the upcoming device has surfaced in form of a photo of the phone’s rear. This is not the first time a leak of the Mi 6X has been seen. About a month ago, a photo of a TPU case was seen online.

Just like the first leak, the Mi 6X is shown sporting dual rear cameras arranged vertically and positioned on the left. This deviates from the horizontal arrangement of the Mi 5X. The image also shows the LED flash will sit in between the two lens, similar to Apple’s iPhone X.

However, there is another hole in the middle of the phone. It is obvious from its size that this is not for the fingerprint scanner and so we are in the dark as to what will sit in the hole.

The rest of the design is similar to that of the Mi 5X. It has the same antenna line design and the same curved sides too. It is also made of metal.

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Specs of the Mi 6X are currently unknown. However, if we are to go by the specs of the Mi 5X, we expect the 6X will also have a bigger screen, a bigger battery, and a less powerful processor than the Mi 6.

Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed that the Mi 6X exists, so there is a chance these leaks are not genuine. We advise you to take them with a pinch of salt.

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Last week, Xiaomi announced its first Android One phone, the Mi A1. The phone is actually a rebranded Mi 5X. Once people realized that, the question of if it was possible to port its ROM to the Mi 5X popped up.

We also saw a different set asking if it’s possible to port the MIUI ROM of the Mi 5X to the Mi A1. While we don’t have an answer yet for this second group, we are happy to announce that Mi 5X owners can install a stable Mi A1 ROM on their device.

The gratitude goes to a developer named heliOus who ported the ROM. He has confirmed that all the features work and there are no issues.

To install the ROM, you have to unlock your bootloader first, then flash TWRP and download the ROM to your internal storage. The rest is easy from there. The file size is 1.2GB and installation instructions and the download link are available in the source link.

The advantage the Mi A1 has is that it runs Pure Android similar to what you will find on a Google Pixel. The only difference is that it comes with some few MIUI apps. It will also get an update to Android Oreo by the end of the year. If you know Xiaomi, you already know an Oreo update won’t come that early for MIUI.

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The Mi 5X is priced at ¥1499 Yuan (~$230) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB model, this is the same configuration as the Mi A1. There is also a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant of the Mi 5X that sells for ¥1299 (~$199). We have not seen anyone complain about the port not working on the 32GB variant, so owners of that variant may try it too.

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 was unveiled yesterday as a product that was born with the collaboration of Google and Xiaomi. The Chinese firm had introduced the budget-friendly Xiaomi Mi 5X with stellar dual rear cameras in July. During a launch event that happened yesterday in India, Xiaomi unveiled the same smartphone as Xiaomi Mi A1. It is an Android One smartphone that carries the same specs as Mi 5X, but delivers a stock Android experience. A new video of the Mi A1 has been released to advertise its features.

The above video takes users inside a hall that appears like a museum. The Xiaomi Mi A1 can be seen kept inside for exhibition. Then, different features of the smartphone such as its premium design and amazing dual rear cameras are introduced. The video intends to show that the Mi A1 will deliver pure Android experience as shows the various folders placed on the Homescreen.

Above the usual apps for phone, messages, Gmail, Chrome browser and camera, there is a line features a folder containing apps from Google and there is another folder that contains apps from Xiaomi such as Mi Store, Mi Community and Mi Remote. This shows that the Mi A1 that runs on Android 7.1 Nougat contains some Xiaomi MIUI apps including the MIUI camera app. At the end of the video, the three color variants of the smartphone such as Black, Rose Gold and Gold can be seen.

OPPO and Vivo smartphones are achieving impressive offline sales and they are mainly advertised as camera phones. The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be available go on sale in India on Sept. 12 on Mi.com and Flipkart. It will be also available through the different Mi Home stores across the country. Xiaomi has also partnered with several offline retailers such as Univercell, Croma, Poorvika and more. It will be available with a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$235).

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that produces full HD resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB. It also features a microSD card. As it is an Android One phone, there is no MIUI skin for the Android 7.1 Nougat OS. It has a 3,080mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The USP of the Mi A1 is the dual rear camera system that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.

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Xiaomi’s sales have picked up this year. Last quarter, their recorded shipments propelled them to fifth position globally. Digitimes reports that their Q3 shipments may as well reach 25-30 million units.

The increase in shipments according to industry sources is as a result of the release of multiple models. Xiaomi keeps pushing out newer models with multiple variants that are priced competitively.

Its latest smartphone, the Redmi Note 5A comes in three variants. The cheapest starts at ¥699 ($105) and goes up to ¥1199 ($180) for a 4GB RAM model. This is just the first of the fifth generation Redmi line.

It also released the dual camera Mi 5X last month, which has the same camera sensors as its flagship, the Mi 6 but with a less powerful processor and of course a lesser price(¥1499/$225).

There are rumors that its large screen flagship, the Mi Note 3 may launch soon. Let’s also not forget that there is the Mi MIX 2 and possibly a Snapdragon 836 refresh of the Mi 6.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi A1 Could be the Next Android One Smartphone

Strategy Analytics says Xiaomi shipped 23.2 million smartphones in Q2 2017, a 58% increase over Q2 2016. Last month, its CEO announced a target of 100 million smartphones for 2018.

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The Xiaomi Mi 5X went on sale yesterday and according to Lin Bin, the company’s co-founder, nearly 300,000 units were sold.

In his speech he thanked the phone’s brand ambassador, Wu Yifan; and added that the rose-gold version recorded the highest number of units sold. The next sale is scheduled for August 5 at exactly 10:00 AM.

The Mi 5X is a mid-range smartphone and the third smartphone from Xiaomi with dual rear cameras. It uses the same camera sensors as the Mi 6 but until we get a hands-on review, we can’t tell if it offers the same level of performance.

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The rest of the specs include a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB ROM. It has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 under the hood and packs a 3080mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner at the back. The Mi 5X is the first smartphone to run MIUI 9, the latest version of Xiaomi’s custom ROM.

The Mi 5X is priced at ¥1499 ($223) and comes in black, gold, and rose gold.

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Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi 5X with a top notch design, decent specs line up and as an icing on the cake, the device comes with a pocket-friendly price tag. The Xiaomi Mi 5X was launched along with MIUI 9 at the event today. 

Design & Specification – Xiaomi Mi 5X

The Xiaomi Mi 5X has a dual camera setup at the rear which is similar in configuration to that of the Mi 6, a 12MP main sensor paired with a 12MP telephoto lens. We really can’t say if the camera will be as powerful as that of the Mi 6 as the Mi 5X comes with a less powerful Snapdragon 625 instead of SD835 on the Mi 6. But the camera also features a similar 2X lossless zoom and a Portrait mode which were all available in the Mi 6. Thus, we can safely say Xiaomi installed same camera sensors as the Xiaomi Mi 6 on this cheap model.

The device features a metal unibody with well-chamfered edges and fused antenna band design at the top and bottom edges. As far as other specifications go, the Xiaomi Mi 5X is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The mid-range device sports a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080pixels. There is an average 3,080mAh battery crammed inside for long operational duration and standby time. The Mi 5X runs on Xiaomi’s latest MIUI 9 which was launched in the same event, making it the first Xiaomi model to run MIUI 9 out of the box. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the Mi 5X and an improved audio system.

Pricing & Availability

Talking about the price, the Mi 5X will be sold for just 1,499 Yuan (~$220) and buyers will have the option of choosing from a Black, Gold and Rose Pink color variants. The device will go on sale in China in the coming weeks and with the price tag and design, this will be one hot-selling product.

Xiaomi seems to be trying hard to grab sales right off OPPO and Vivo in the mid-range segment with this new model but it has to make enough stocks available. Don’t expect this to roll out outside China soon but if it does, India will likely be its first port of call. As regards to when that will happen, we can’t say.

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Xiaomi has a tradition of unveiling a lot of smartphones throughout the year. Most of these models are upgrades to last year’s releases, however, in between these launches, we get to meet a couple of brand new devices as well. The Xiaomi Mi 5X is one of these new models in the Mi series, which is looking to attract customers who don’t want to spend as much as $370 on the Mi 6 flagship.

Xiaomi Mi 5X’s existence kind of makes sense, especially since Xiaomi’s flagship model, the Xiaomi Mi 6 was priced higher than usual this year. Instead of 1999 Yuan ($295), the Mi 6 starts at 2499 Yuan ($370). So, there’s a void in the $250-$380 price segment, which the Mi 5X is probably trying to fill. Not just that, the Mi 5X is said to be the company’s first smartphone to be sold aggressively via offline channels, much similar to what OPPO has been doing for the past couple of years.

There’s another interesting thing about the Xiaomi Mi 5X. I can’t recall a Xiaomi phone that was almost completely revealed before its official launch. In the past, we have seen some revealing teasers about upcoming Xiaomi phone’s design and features, but the renders often only showcased a small part of the design and not the entire thing. But with the Mi 5X, Xiaomi seems to have taken inspiration from the OPPO R11 launch, revealing its design much before its official release. This is not at all conventional, but OPPO’s strategies seem to be working well in the past one year and that’s probably why we have seen so much of the Mi 5X officially even before its official launch.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Design

Xiaomi is playing it safe with smartphone designs this year. The Redmi series have a standard look among all models and the upcoming Mi 5X also comes with a similar design as the Mi 6 and OPPO R11. In fact, it would have been hard for us to distinguish between the R11 and the Mi 5X, if not for the lack of a physical home button on the front. The rear placed fingerprint scanner is yet another design feature that sets the new phone apart from other models in the market. Note that the Xiaomi Mi 5X has what the Xiaomi Mi 6 didn’t — a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Other connectivity ports that we can see in the renders include USB Type-C port and speakers.

There will be at least three color options available for the phone, black, rose gold and champagne gold.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi 5X Could Feature Same Rear Camera as Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 5X Specs

While officially we know little about the Mi 5X specs, rumors have been quite strong about what we’ll find inside the new flagship. It is said that there will be two versions of the Xiaomi Mi 5X, one powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and another one powered by a more powerful Snapdragon 660 with 6GB of RAM.

As for the cameras, the phone is said to feature a similar setup to the Xiaomi Mi 6, which includes one wide angle and one telephone lens. The possible dual camera setup could be a Sony IM386 wide-angle sensor and a Samsung S5K3M3 telephoto sensor. The resulting pictures could be quite promising but we’ll have to wait and see as the ISP inside the SD625 may not yield results as good as the Mi 6.

Other rumored features include a 16MP front camera, Android 7.1.1 and 3000mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Price & Availability

Xiaomi Mi 5X standard edition is rumored to start at 1999 Yuan ($295), a price which should have been reserved for the earlier launched Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship. So, as I mentioned above, the Mi 5X seems to be here to fill in that price gap. There’s still no word on the rumored high version with SD660, but if it gets close to 2499 Yuan ($370), there’s a good chance that users will start leaning towards the Xiaomi Mi 6 with a faster Snapdragon 835.

The phone is all set to go on sale on August 1.

To be honest, for $295, specs like SD625, 4GB RAM, and 3000mAh won’t impress Xiaomi fans, considering how there are cheaper Snapdragon 625 phones in the company’s Redmi series. So, the Mi 5X seems to be banking on its dual camera experience to justify a price tag of nearly $300. Moreover, like OPPO, the company could target it sales offline instead of focusing solely on online channels.

Well, we will have to wait and see what’s so special about the Mi 5X at launch which is on July 26.

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