Since last year, Xiaomi fans were expecting that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut around the first quarter of 2018. However, instead of debuting Mi 7, the Chinese firm introduced the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S flagship phone powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset in March. After its debut, it was speculated that the Mi 7 would get official within the first half of this year. However, the Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors have considerably reduced in the recent weeks. Not only multiple proofs of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone have surfaced in the past few days, but also the Chinese firm has confirmed that it will be launching as the 8^th anniversary edition smartphone. However, why did Xiaomi decide on calling its upcoming flagship phone as Mi 8 and not Mi 7? The company has released a new poster today to answer this question.

According to the below shown poster, since the phone turned out to be way beyond expectations, the company opted to go with Xiaomi Mi 8 moniker for its upcoming flagship.

Leaked images and a hands-on video of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 8 has revealed that the handset would be sporting a notched display design like the iPhone X. Its notch is wider as it is said to feature structured light 3D module. Hence, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is rumored to debut as the first Android smartphone with 3D facial identification feature.

The other rumored features of the Xiaomi Mi 8 include 6.01-inch OLED display, under-display fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 845, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB/ 128 GB of storage, AI camera enabled with 2x optical zoom, Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 10, and wireless charging support. The rumor mill has already revealed the speculated pricing of the phone. The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition of the Xiaomi Mi 8 is rumored to cost 2,799 Yuan (~$438). The higher model having 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM is likely to carry a pricing of 3,199 Yuan (~$500). Another report claims that the base model may cost 2,999 Yuan (~$469).

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The huge number 7 on the poster denotes that there are only 7 days remaining for the forthcoming annual product launch event. The May 31 event will also mark the arrival of MIUI 10. The company is also expected to announce the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the same platform.

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After confirming that the company will hold a launch event to unveil multiple products at the end of this month, Xiaomi has now officially announced a launch event on 31st May in Shenzhen, China where the company will launch its flagship Mi 8 smartphone.

While Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed that the company will launch multiple products at the upcoming event, the company has not revealed what are the products making a debut on 31st May. However, previous reports have indicated that along with Mi 8th Anniversary Edition smartphone, the Chinese manufacturer is planning to launch Mi 7 and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker.

Earlier, a leaked screenshot had surfaced online, which revealed that the China-based company had already sold tickets for the upcoming Shenzhen event that is scheduled to take place on May 31, which are said to have been priced between 799 Yuan (~$125) and 1,999 Yuan (~$314). The launch event, which is believed to be one of the biggest and most important launch events for Xiaomi this year, will be accommodating a large capacity of 5,000 people.

While not yet confirmed, the company is expected to launch its flagship smartphone of the year — Mi 7 and the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the Shenzhen event. However, the company has confirmed that its flagship smartphone Mi 8, the 8th Anniversary Edition smartphone from Xiaomi will be launched at the event.

It was speculated that the company will be announcing the Mi Max 3 smartphone at the Shenzhen event, given that the Mi Max 2 was launched in May. However, Lei Jun recently confirmed that there’s no possibility of Mi Max 3 launch before July this year.

Two variants of a Xiaomi smartphone have received approval from China Compulsory Certification (3C) authority in China and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. just ahead of the launch. It is speculated that these two variants are the forthcoming Xiaomi Mi 8.

The listing of two models — M1805E1A and M1805E1A don’t provide any information on the specifications of these two variants. The only thing that has been revealed through the listing is that both models carry support for 5V/3A, 9V/, A and 12V/1.5A charging.

Based on the previous rumors, the Mi 8th Anniversary Edition will be a flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 chipset. It is expected to feature 6.01-inch OLED display with notch and 3D facial recognition. There is a possibility that under display fingerprint scanner will be also available on the phone. The handset could be powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

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While there are speculations that the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 7 smartphones could debut together on May 31, some reports are contradicting that with the claim that the Mi 8 has replaced the Mi 7 smartphone. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the event.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi confirmed that it would be announcing something very important today. It is speculated that the Chinese firm may reveal that it will be holding the 2018 Annual Product Launch event on May 31. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already confirmed a variety of new products will be unveiled at Shenzhen. However, major attraction of the show will be none other than the Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition phone that may hit the market with Xiaomi Mi 8 moniker. Two variants of a Xiaomi phone have received approval from China Compulsory Certification (3C) authority in China and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. just ahead of the Xiaomi phone that will take place by the end of this month. It is speculated that the two variants could belong to the forthcoming Xiaomi Mi 8.

Shown above is the 3C listings of M1805E1A and M1805E1A. As usual, the 3C does not give any information on the specifications of these two variants. The only thing that has been revealed through it is that both models carry support for 5V/3A, 9V/2A and 12V/1.5A charging.

Show above are the FCC listings of M1805E1A and M1805E1A. Apart from confirming that these devices have been certified by the FCC, nothing is known on their specifications.

Since a leaked image that had appeared recently revealed front panels of two notch enabled Xiaomi phones with different sizes sitting besides each other, it is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 7 smartphones may debut together on May 31. However, there are some contradictory rumors that claim that the Mi 8 has replaced the Mi 7.

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Rumors are rife that the Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition will be an advanced flagship phone featuring Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6.01-inch OLED display with notch and 3D facial recognition. There is a possibility that under display fingerprint scanner will be also available on the phone. The handset may receive power from 4,000mAh capacity battery. Even though there are less than 10 days remaining for the Shenzhen event, nothing accurate is known about the Mi 8 and Mi 7. Hence, Xiaomi fans will have to wait a bit more to get more information on these phones.

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There is a high level of hype around Xiaomi these days as the company has confirmed that it will hold an important event on May 31. And the hype is growing even more as in the past few hours a new official post on Weibo has suggested that something important will happen tomorrow (May 21) in the morning. According to the most probable hypotheses, the announcement of tomorrow will be related to Xiaomi Mi 7. This smartphone is expected to be launched alongside the Mi 8 and it will arrive to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Chinese company.

Tomorrow’s announcement could be related to the Mi 7 in the sense that the company may have decided to confirm its release date or something similar. Rumored release date is said to be May 31 and, the Mi 8 should not be the only product to debut in China on that day. According to reports, we will also see the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed that there will be a variety of new products announced at the end of this month. Xiaomi Mi 8 is rumored to come with its own 3D facial recognition system which will rival Face ID found on the iPhone X.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi 8 Leaked Render Gives a Look at its Front & Rear Design, But Appears Fake

It is expected to be equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. The chipset should be paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 flash storage with high transfer speeds. Xiaomi Mi 7 will probably have a bezel-less design with a wide aspect ratio, and it should come with a dual camera setup just like its predecessor and the recently-announced Mi Mix 2S.

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Xiaomi is speculated to debut the Xiaomi Mi 8 as its 8^th anniversary edition smartphone on May 31 alongside other rumored devices like the Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi Band 3. Today, a couple of new renders of the Mi 8 phone has surfaced on SlashLeaks.

As it can be seen in the below render, the rear side of the phone has vertical dual rear cameras. The front view of the phone shows that it features a wider notch at the topside of the screen. The bottom is slightly thick while the side bezels are very thin. The image also shows that the alleged Mi 8 does not feature a fingerprint reader which indicates that it could be equipped with under-display fingerprint.

So, what’s your opinion on the authenticity of the image? It appears to be fake since the lock screen clearly reveals that it is not MIUI from Xiaomi, but FunTouch OS from Vivo. Hence, the image seems to be a photoshopped edition of the Vivo X21. Even though the above render appears fake, multiple reports have revealed that Xiaomi may debut the Mi 8 smartphone by the end of this month. It is expected to arrive as the first Android phone with 3D facial recognition feature.

Since the Mi 8 is expected to carry support for 3D facial scanning, its notch is rumored to packed with multiple components such as earpiece, selfie camera, microphone, ambient sensor, proximity sensor, flood illuminator and dot projector. The 3D facial recognition feature of the Mi 8 could be as advanced as the iPhone X which also features the same components for Face ID facial recognition.

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Previous leaks had suggested that Xiaomi would be launching a large-sized Mi 7 Plus alongside the Mi 7. It is now being speculated that the Mi 7 Plus could be rebranded as Xiaomi Mi 8 in celebration for the 8^th anniversary of the company. Some reports have claimed that it could be called Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition phone. A recent report that was published on GizmoChina few hours ago suggest that the Mi 7 is likely to sport a notched display design and it will be a smaller device than the Mi 8. Some of the rumored common features of both phones include OLED display, Snapdragon 845, up to 8 GB of RAM and wireless charging.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be holding an unveil event by the end of this month. Probably, the event will be held on May 31. It is speculated that its major attraction will be the Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition phone that may debut with Xiaomi Mi 8 moniker. Rumors have it that it will be the first Android phone to arrive with 3D facial recognition feature. Two new spy shots of the front panel of the alleged Mi 8 phone has surfaced recently. The new images have also revealed that the Mi 8 will be arriving with a wider notch for housing structured light 3D module that will enable 3D facial scanning on the phone.

The wider notch seen in the above image shown above matches with the leaked image of the Mi 8’s 3D facial scanning module that had surfaced in the last week.

Like the TrueDepth Camera system on the iPhone X that enables Face ID 3D facial recognition on it, the Mi 8’s notch could be packed with multiple sensors like front camera, earpiece, proximity sensor, ambient sensor, infrared lens, flood illuminator and dot projector and so on. This could be the reason why the alleged Mi 8 features a wider notch.

All Android phones available in the market that are equipped face unlock feature carry support for 2D facial scanning. They can recognize face to unlock the phone in bright light, but they are not reliable in dim-light conditions. Hence, 2D facial scanning is not as accurate as 3D facial recognition available on the iPhone X. As mentioned above, the Mi 8 could be arriving as the first Android smartphone with 3D facial recognition.

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The above image shows front panel of two notched display phones. These could be the upcoming flagship phones from the company. The front panel present on the left side corresponds with the very first image in this post which suggests it could be belong to the Xiaomi Mi 8. However, the front panel of the mysterious phone shown on the right reveals that it is a smaller device than the Mi 8. The size of its chin is also smaller than the Mi 8. It is speculated that the front panel placed on the right side could belong to the Mi 7.

Xiaomi’s Shenzhen event is only 10 days away. Hence, the rumor mill is expected to reveal more information on the upcoming Xiaomi devices that are expected to go official on May 31. Some rumors have claimed that the Mi Max 3 may also debut on the said date. However, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has today revealed that it could be announced in July.

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Xiaomi recently confirmed that it is planning to soon hold a launch event in China. The company’s CEO Lei Jun has already revealed that a variety of new products will be announced at the event. However, the exact date of the launch event has not been revealed yet.

Recently, we reported that the event could take place on May 31. Now, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has said that the company will host a launch event in Shenzhen, China at the end of this month. While he has not revealed the exact date, the confirmation is in line with our previous report, indicating that the event is likely to take place on 31st May.

Earlier, a leaked screenshot had surfaced online, revealing that the China-based company had already sold tickets for the upcoming Shenzhen event that is scheduled to take place on May 31, which are said to have been priced between 799 Yuan (~$125) and 1,999 Yuan (~$314).

The launch event, which is believed to be one of the biggest and most important launch events for Xiaomi this year, will be accommodating a large capacity of 5,000 people. At the event, the Chinese firm will launch multiple products, including the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8th Anniversary Edition smartphone.

While not yet confirmed, the company is expected to launch its flagship smartphone of the year — Mi 7, as well as Mi 8th Anniversary Edition smartphone, and the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the Shenzhen event. Further, there’s a possibility that the China-based company will launch the Mi Max 3, given that the Mi Max 2 was launched in May.

The Xioami Mi 7 is expected to come with a 5.65-inch Full-HD+ display, 16MP + 16MP dual camera setup at the back and a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support. Further, the company has also hinted that the device will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a notch over the display.

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The Mi 8th Anniversary Edition product name has been spotted on the Mi Community in China as well as China’s Mi Store. The smartphone is being rumored as the rebranded version of Mi 7 Plus. However, we’ll have to wait for the event to know what the company actually launches.

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A new report has revealed that Xiaomi’s Shenzhen evnet will be held on May 31. Multiple leaks that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed that Xiaomi may debut the Mi 8 Anniversary Edition smartphone. It might even arrive with Xiaomi Mi 8 moniker. Today, a leaked photo showing the black-colored box package with number 8 mentioned has surfaced today. Also, another leak has revealed the front panel of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone.

The box package in the above image is yet another proof that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. The image shows a front panel placed inside a plastic cover with Xiaomi Mi 8 mentioned over it. What’s interesting about this leak is that it clearly shows the wide notch at the top that is most likely to house the structured light 3D module for 3D facial recognition. The image reveals that the Mi 8 will be sporting slimmer side bezels and a slightly thicker chin.

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There is no information available on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 8. Since it is expected to arrive as a flagship phone, it will be driven by Snapdragon 845. The handset is also speculated to feature an OLED display. There is a possibility that this advanced smartphone may also feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Shenzhen event that will accommodating around 5,000 people is expected to be the most important product launch for the company this year. Hence, it will be used by the company to introduce multiple devices. Xiaomi is expected to launch the Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the same event.

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Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The 2018 Annual Product Launch that is slated to take place at Shenzhen is speculated to be the most important product launch event of the year for the company. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already revealed that a variety of new products will be announced at the event. However, the exact date of the launch event is yet to be disclosed. In the recent past, a couple of tipsters from China have claimed that Xiaomi has a product launch event at the end of this month. A leaked screenshot that has surfaced today has revealed that the company has already sold tickets for an upcoming Shenzhen event that is scheduled to take place on May 31.

The below image clearly shows the May 31 date. Also, the tickets for the forthcoming event are priced between 799 Yuan (~$125) and 1,999 Yuan (~$314). The details mentioned in the image shows that the event will be accommodating a large capacity of 5,000 people. The launch event for the Mi MIX 2S that was held in March housed 2,000 people. This indicates that the Chinese firm will launch multiple products at the launch event including the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone.

It appears that the Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary smartphone exists for real as the company has it has been formally introduced in the Mi Community.

The product name was also recently spotted among other Xiaomi devices on the Chinese version of the Mi Store app.

Also, an image showing the 3D face recognition module of the phone was recently revealed by the rumor mill.

Update: Freshly leaked photos showing the box package and front panel of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 8 have also appeared.

What could be the reason Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi Mi 8 phone? In December 2013, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had entered bet worth 1 billion yuan with business rival Dong Mingzhu, the President of Gree Electronics Appliances by saying that his company would outdo Gree Group in business volume in five years. After Jun and Mingzhu confirmed on the bet, Xiaomi co-founder and senior vice president Li Wanqiang had claimed on Weibo that regardless of the outcome of the bet, the company would give away 100 Xiaomi Mi 8 units.

The year 2018 happens to be the fifth year of the bet. If the company does not launch Xiaomi Mi 8 this year, Li Wanqiang could end up breaking his promise.

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Xiaomi is expected to debut Xiaomi Mi 7, Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition phone and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the May 31 Shenzhen event. Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Max 2 in May. Hence, fans are eagerly waiting for the Mi Max 3 to get unveiled with a huge 18:9 aspect ratio screen. However, there is no confirmation whether it will be unleashed on May 31.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had confirmed through its official Weibo account that it will be soon holding a launch event in Shenzhen. Early rumors had claimed that Xiaomi would be launching the Xiaomi Mi 7 phone by the first half of 2018. Hence, the Shenzhen event could be used to announce the arrival of the Mi 7 flagship. However, well-known industry expert Kevin Wang claimed on Weibo that Xiaomi will be using the same platform to announce many new products. Interestingly, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has quoted the same Weibo post by Wang to confirm that his company will indeed launch “a variety of new products” through the Shenzhen event.

The press conference that will be held at Shenzhen by the company is dubbed as Xiaomi’s 2018 Annual Product Launch. This seems to be the most important launch event for Xiaomi this year. Hence, apart from Xiaomi Mi 7 that is likely to arrive with under-display fingerprint scanner, the Chinese firm is also rumored to debut the 8^th Anniversary Edition phone. The latter is also being referred to as Xiaomi Mi 8.

Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone has been reportedly spotted on the Chinese edition of Mi Store app. The handset is expected to arrive as the world’s first Android phone with 3D facial recognition feature.

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The Mi Band 3 fitness tracker is also rumored to get official at the Shenzhen event. The Mi Band 2 was launched in June last year. Hence, the company could be aiming to launch its successor phone exactly after one year. The Mi Band 3 is rumored to feature an OLED display that will be enabled with gestures support. Other rumored features of the Mi Band 3 include IP67 rated body, NFC support and Bluetooth 4.2.

Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the date of the upcoming Shenzhen event.

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Xiaomi is speculated to debut Xiaomi Mi 8 as the company’s 8^th anniversary smartphone alongside the Mi 7 through a launch event in Shenzhen. There is no information on when it will be holding the unveil event. Hence, these phones are rumored to go official either by the end of this month or in June. Recent reports have revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be launching a special edition phone to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the company. Rumors are rife that it will be arriving with an iPhone X-like advanced 3D facial recognition feature. Today, a Chinese leakster with Kumamoto Technology Weibo account has shared an image showing the Xiaomi Mi 8th Anniversary Edition smartphone sitting alongside other Mi series phone on the Mi Store app has appeared online. This seems to be yet another proof that the company may debut the 8^th anniversary special edition phone soon.

As it can be seen in the above image, the handset is found listed with Xiaomi Mi 8th Anniversary Edition on China’s Mi Store app. Some rumors have claimed that this handset could be called Xiaomi Mi 8. The company is also speculated to launch the Xiaomi Mi 7 phone, but the handset is not listed on the app. The leakster claims that the company will not be launching the Mi 7 phone. As of this writing, there is no information available on the specs of the 8^th anniversary Xiaomi phone.

Rumors have it that it will be having a notched display. The notch of the Xiaomi Mi 8 is speculated to wider than the notched Android smartphones that have launched so far. The probable reason behind it is that it is rumored to include structured light 3D module for scanning the face of the user in 3D. The above image is speculated to be 3D face recognition module of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8.

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There is no confirmation on the authenticity of the above image. It’s not very difficult to modify a screenshot of the Mi Store app to add a listing for the rumored Mi 8 Anniversary Edition smartphone. Hence, we advise our readers to digest this report with a grain of salt.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Shenzhen. However, it did not confirm on the date and time for the event. It is speculated that the Chinese firm will use the Shenzhen platform to announce its new flagship phone. Rumors have it that two smartphones namely, Xiaomi Mi 7 and Xiaomi’s 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone by the end of this month. A leaked photo of the structured 3D light module has appeared on Weibo. At first, it was speculated to be the image of the TrueDepth Camera and Face ID system of the iPhone X. However, a careful look at it reveals that the structured 3D light module is significantly different from what is present on the iPhone X. Moreover, the image also shows a modified version of the MIUI for the notch.

A tipster from China claims that the 8^th Anniversary Edition phone from the company will be launching as the Xiaomi Mi 8. He has also added that the leaked image could belong to Mi 8’s 3D facial recognition module.

Previous reports have claimed that the 3D facial recognition solution for Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship phone is being jointly developed by Qualcomm, Himax Technologies and Truly Opto-electronics. It is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 8 may debut as the first Android phone with support for 3D facial scanning.

The Apple iPhone X that was launched last year is the world’s first phone to support 3D facial recognition. The Face ID feature on the iPhone X allows it to carry out authentication by scanning the face of the user in 3D. The structured light 3D module of the iPhone X includes a TrueDepth Camera that captures the face data accurate by analyzing more than 30,000 invisible dots to make a depth map on the face of the user. At the same time, it also captures an infrared image of the face.

The neural engine of the A11 Bionic SoC springs into action to convert the depth map and infrared image into a mathematical representation which is then matched with registered facial data of the user. The Face ID is so secure that it can be not only used for securely unlocking the iPhone, but also for authenticating payments on it. Apple was so confident about the Face ID that it decided the axe the Touch ID fingerprint scanning feature from iPhone X.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 is expected to offer such kind of robust security through its 3D facial scanning feature. Like the iPhone X, it may not feature a fingerprint scanner. However, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had recently hint the Mi 7 will be coming with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Hence, it may so happen that the Mi 7 may not feature 3D face scanning but come with in-screen fingerprint reader.

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Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone in April last year. The Chinese manufacturer was expected to launch the Mi 7 as its successor in April this year. However, instead of Mi 7, the company chose to launch the Mi MIX 2S as the first flagship phone of the year. Recent reports have claimed that the Xiaomi may debut the Mi 7 at the end of this month or before the end of the first half of 2018. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released a new teaser on its Weibo account which suggests that it will be keeping a launch event in Shenzhen in the near future. It is likely that the company may use the platform to announce the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi 7 phone along with the rumored 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone.

The new teaser does not contain any information on the date and timing of Xiaomi’s upcoming launch event in China. It is speculated that the through the upcoming teasers, the company may confirm the unveiling of Xiaomi Mi 7 at the Shenzhen event.

A recent report had claimed that Xiaomi may debut the Mi 7 by the end of this month. It had also revealed that the Mi 7 will be accompanied by Xiaomi’s 8^th Anniversary Edition phone which will be the major highlight of the event. Reports have also suggested that the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker will also debut alongside the Xiaomi Mi 7.

As far as the Xiaomi Mi 7 is concerned, it is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. Leaked information that have surfaced in the recent months have revealed that the Mi 7 will be arriving with a large notch like the iPhone X. The Mi 7 is rumored to debut as the first Android phone with 3D facial recognition. The glass rear of the phone is expected to house a vertical dual camera setup. It also pegged to carry support for wireless charging. The Mi 7 is also speculated to house an under-display fingerprint reader.

Read More: Xiaomi Could Call Its Upcoming Flagship Xiaomi Mi 8 Instead Of Mi 7

The rumor mill is yet to reveal any information on the 8^th Anniversary Edition phone from the company. Xiaomi was also rumored to be working on the advanced Mi 7 Plus. It is likely that the very same phone could be introduced as 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone.

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More and more users are making use of smartphones to capture photos. In the recent years, popular Chinese smartphone OEMs such as Huawei, OPPO and Vivo have concentrated on launching phones that high-end cameras. Xiaomi phones have always offered best specs at reasonable cost, but when it comes to photography, its smartphones haven’t raised much praises. However, the Mi Note 3 and Mi MIX 2S that offer AI enabled photography experience have managed to rank well on DxOMark benchmarks. This shows that Xiaomi is putting more efforts to launch phones with better photography prowess. An internal email from Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has surfaced online. It reveals that the company is planning to setup a new camera department to fulfil its goal of launching smartphones with stellar cameras.

According to Jun’s statement in the leaked email, since photography has become one of the key factors for many users, the company has decided to establish a separate camera department within the mobile phone division. By having a new camera division, the company aims to launch future Xiaomi phones with excellent cameras that will be on par with the top smartphone OEMs of the world.

On DxOMark, the Mi Note 3 has salvaged a score of 94 for photography whereas the Mi MIX 2S has scored 101. It is quite evident that Xiaomi is aiming to offer better photography experience on future phones. Currently, smartphones from Huawei and Apple are leading the DxOMark benchmarks.

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Leaked information has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 7 will be arriving with 16-megapixel dual rear cameras and a selfie camera of 13-megapixel. Recent reports have revealed that the advanced front camera of the Mi 7 will carry support for 3D facial recognition. Like the Mi MIX 2S, the cameras of the Mi 7 are pegged to arrive with AI capabilities.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is slated to debut with the 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone later this month. A recent report has revealed that the Mi 7 will be available on pre-orders from May 27. However, the Chinese manufacturer is yet to release teasers on the forthcoming Mi 7 and Mi 8 flagship phones.

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It appears the rumor about the Xiaomi Mi 7 arriving at the end of the month is true. A new info has confirmed the next flagship may arrive in less than two weeks.

A photo taken outside a China Mobile store shows a LED signpost that says pre-order for the Xiaomi Mi 7 begins May 27. This lends credibility to the leaked poster that mentioned the phone will launch on May 23.

If the Xiaomi Mi 7 arrives this month that puts a 2-month gap between it and the Mi MIX 2s which seems pretty small. We have a feeling it may affect sales of the MIX flagship even though there will be a few differences in design and some features.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is rumored to have a 5.6-inch OLED display with a notch at the top. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 is the expected chipset of choice and it is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.

It is also expected to support wireless charging like the Mi MIX 2s, and have dual rear cameras, 3D facial recognition, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 3,350mAh battery.

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There is a chance the Mi 7 won’t come alone. Earlier today, we reported a list of unreleased Xiaomi products listed on the Eurasian Economic Commissions’ website and it mentioned the Mi 7 Lite. This means we should expect a less-powerful variant of this year’s flagship alongside the rumored Mi Band 3.

Are you excited for the Xiaomi Mi 7 or you prefer the Mi MIX 2s? Do let us know what you think?

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A recent report has revealed that Xiaomi may debut the Xiaomi Mi 7 and the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker by the end of this month. Freshly leaked photos of the alleged Mi 7 have appeared today to reveal its front and rear design. One of the images have also revealed the key specifications of the Mi 7.

The first image shows the rear view of two mysterious Xiaomi phones that feature vertical dual camera setup and fingerprint scanner. The corners of the white colored smartphone lying on the left are rounded than the one on the right. The handset kept on the left seems to resemble the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. However, the Mi MIX 2S has “Mi” branding on its rear which cannot be found on the handset with white rear in the below image.

Apart from Mi MIX 2S, Mi 6X and Redmi Note 5 Pro, there are no other Xiaomi phones with vertical dual camera setup. This suggests that the both the premium looking smartphones in the above image could be the alleged the Mi 7 Plus and Mi 7.

Coming to the second image in this leak, the purported Mi 7 can be seen sporting a notched design. The size of the notch is bigger than other notched Android phones like OnePlus 6, Huawei P20, OPPO R15 and so on. The Mi 7 is speculated to feature complex set of sensors for 3D structure light that will allow the handset to support 3D facial recognition. The bezels present on the left and rights sides of the screen are thin, but the bottom bezel is slightly thick.

There is no information on the size of this display in this new leak. However, previous reports have claimed that the smaller Mi 7 may feature a 5.65-inch screen and the larger Mi 7 Plus may come with 6.01-inch OLED screen. The Mi 7 duo is also rumored to feature under display fingerprint scanner.

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In the third image, the “dipper” codename that reportedly belongs to the Mi 7 can be found mentioned at the top. It also reveals that the handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1.0 Oreo and MUI 9 beta skin. It is driven by a 2.8 GHz octa-core processor which corroborates that the Snapdragon 845 SoC will be present under its hood. It has an internal storage of 128 GB.

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At the end of the previous month, a leaked poster had revealed that Xiaomi may debut the Mi 7 flagship phone on May 23. After examining the leaked poster, it was concluded that it could be a fake. Previous reports have claimed that the Mi 7 may debut in the first half of the year. Hence, its still seems that its arrival is close at hand. Well-known tipsters from China are speculating that the successor of the Mi 6 may debut by the end of this month.

Xiaomi Mi 7 is one of the most important products for the company this year. It was speculated to debut in the first quarter of this year. However, the Chinese manufacturer chose to announce the Mi MIX 2S ahead of Mi 7.

Popular tipster with Weibo account @IceUniverse has claimed that the Mi 7 will be made official by the end of May. Another leakster with Weibo account @Kumamoto Technology has also claimed that the launch event for Xiaomi Mi 7 will be held at Shenzhen and he also claimed that the Mi Band 3 will be unveiled on the same day soon. Now that multiple leaksters are speculating that the Mi 7 would be debuting at the end of this month, Xiaomi may start teasing on its features soon.

Recent reports have revealed that the Mi 7 will be arriving with a notched design. The handset is rumored to come with advanced features such as 3D facial recognition, under-display fingerprint scanner and wireless charging support.

Read More: Exclusive: Leaked Xiaomi Mi 7 Cases Confirm Some Design Features

As far as specs are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to feature a 5.65-inch OLED display. It is speculated that there will be a larger variant called Mi 7 Plus that will be featuring a 6.01-inch OLED display. The Snapdragon 845 chipset will be powering the Mi 7 along with 6 GB of RAM.

The Mi Band 3 is expected to house a touchscreen display. The smartband is expected to arrive with support for gestures. Like the Mi Band 2, it is expected to arrive with an IP67 certified chassis. It is also pegged to enabled with support for NFC connectivity.

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Following the launch of the Mi MIX 2S as Xiaomi’s first flagship of the year, it is hard to guess when the Mi 7 will arrive. While there are rumors it may launch on May 23, the chances are very slim. While we wait for a proper launch date, more leaks have continued to surface and the latest is a video render of the Xiaomi Mi 7.

This render of the device was made by TechConfigurations and is based on the available info on the design of the Mi 7.

Earlier leaks have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 7 will have a notched OLED display and this video render shows just that. There is a 20MP front-facing camera, a speaker, and a sensor housed within the notch. The video also mentions 3D face recognition and shows the notch is hidden during video playback.

There is practically no bezel at the bottom which isn’t surprising since the front camera is at the top. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner.

We also get to see the bottom part of the phone. Sitting in the middle is a USB-C port and flanking it on both sides are speaker grilles. They are actually stereo in this case.

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The rear is reflective Gorilla Glass 5 with a 12MP + 20MP dual camera configuration. There is OIS, PDAF and a dual tone flash. The phone appears in white gold, black, and blue in the video.

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After launching the Mi MIX 2S smartphone, China-based Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch its new flagship smartphone — Mi 7, which is the successor of the Mi 6 launched last year.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, pricing information of the Mi 7 has been leaked online. According to the leak, the phone will start at 2,799 Yuan for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model will cost 3,299 Yuan.

It appears that the leak comes from Xiaomi Mall website. However, we could not verify the accuracy of this new leak. So, take this information with a pinch of salt.

The smartphone is expected to come with a notched display, similar to other flagship smartphones launched this year. It is also speculated to pack an OLED display, which suggests that it will come with Always-On Display feature.

As for the display size, reports suggest that the Mi 7 could be featuring a 5.6-inch OLED display and the rumored large-sized Mi 7 Plus may come equipped with a 6.01-inch OLED display. The notch on the display is expected to feature an infrared camera which suggests that the device will carry support for 3D facial recognition.

Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, along with 6GB RAM and two internal storage options — 64GB and 128GB. Coming to the camera department, the phone is expected to feature a 16-megapixel dual camera setup at the back.

Running on the MIUI based on Android Oreo operating system, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to be powered by a 3,350mAh battery with support for Qi Wireless Charging, similar to what we saw on the recently launched Mi MIX 2S.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to launch later this month, probably at a launch event on 23rd May. Images related to the 23rd May launch of Mi 7 has been circulating online on Chinese microblogging platform, but it does not come from official sources.

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Meanwhile, the company has announced that it holding a launch event on May 10th, where Xiaomi will launch its new budget smartphone — Redmi S2 and the new Redmi S-series of smartphones.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 is one of the most awaited flagship phones of 2018. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that the company may debut the phone by the end of the first half of the year. There are some contradictory rumors too that claim that its launch date could be pushed back to third quarter, but May release seems more likely. When it arrives, it will be taking on the likes of the newly unveiled Honor 10 and the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship.

So, here’s everything that we know about the Xiaomi Mi 7:

Notched OLED Display and 3D Facial Recognition

Plenty of details have surfaced through the leaked firmware files of Xiaomi Mi 7 that is reportedly codenamed as Dipper.  The firmware files have revealed that the handset will be featuring a notched OLED display design like the iPhone X. Leaked photos of the alleged front panel of the Mi 7 have revealed that it will be arriving with notched design. The presence of OLED display suggests that it will feature an Always-On Display feature.

The exact size of the display is not known, but some rumors claim that it may house a 6-inch screen. To be precise, some reports suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 7 will be featuring a 5.6-inch OLED display and the rumored large-sized Mi 7 Plus may come equipped with a 6.01-inch OLED display.

The notch is expected to feature an infrared camera which suggest that the Mi 7 will carry support for 3D facial recognition. However, this 3D facial recognition could delay its release. The company is said to be facing issues with this tech, so it is said that the release is pushed back to Q3 2018. But we are not quite sure of such a late release for the Mi 7.

Chipset, RAM and Battery

The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering the Xiaomi Mi 7. The SoC is expected to be coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It may come in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The Chinese manufacturer has already introduced wireless charging on the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone. Hence, the 3,350mh battery of the Mi 7 is also expected to carry support for Qi wireless charging. For photography, the phone is speculated to feature dual 16-megapixel cameras on the rear panel.

Xiaomi Mi 7 Plus

Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a smartphone that is codenamed as Ursa. Leaked firmware files have revealed that it will be coming with specs similar to the Mi 7. Hence, it is being dubbed as the Xiaomi Mi 7 Plus.  It is speculated to be equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also hinted that the Mi 7 will be coming with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. However, there is no confirmation on whether the feature will be exclusively available on the Mi 7 Plus or it will be also present on the Mi 7. As far as the specs of the Ursa phone is concerned, it is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 845 chipset, OLED display, dual cameras with optical zoom, and 4,000mAh battery unit.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 Launch Date

A leaked poster that had surfaced yesterday claims that the Mi 7 will be launching on May 23. But the quality of the poster is questionable which makes us doubt its authenticity. So, an exact release date is still far from confirmed.

Delaying the Mi 7 release could make some sense. Xiaomi would not want the Mi 7’s release to hamper the sales of the Mi Mix 2S or vice versa. Despite being placed in slightly different segments, both the phones are considered flagships in terms of specs. So, releasing the Mi 7 now may not be favorable for the one month old Mix 2S.

But history shows that’s not usually a concern for Xiaomi. At present, you can get the newly launched and powerful Xiaomi Mi 6X and the couple of months old Redmi Note 5 for around the same price in China. In fact, we did cover a story where we mentioned the Mi 6X could cannibalize the sales of the RN5 and many seem to agree to this.

So, as far as the release date is concerned, we are not quite sure of a particular date.

But there are other indicators that the Mi 7 launch is near. The Xiaomi Mi 6 is currently only available in 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variant on the official Chinese site of Xiaomi. Rest of the variants are no longer available for purchase. Unless they come back in stock soon, it’s definitely an indicator that the company is preparing for the Mi 7 launch.

Are you waiting for the launch of Xiaomi Mi 7? Will it be better than the OnePlus 6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi made a detour from its launch itinerary for last year by unveiling the Mi Mix 2s as its first flagship for 2018.  That being the case, the next flagship the company is expected to unveil is the Mi 7. Already, a leaked poster which surfaced not quite long ago points at a May 23 launch but the poster is probably fake. Yet another leak has emerged and this time around it is the supposed tempered glass protective film for the Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship.

Earlier rumours, including leaked Mi 7 firmware data had tipped the device to have a cut-out on the display, otherwise called display notch. This leaked screen panel comes with a notch design which confirms the speculations. As with the leaked poster, we can’t confirm if this leaked protective film actually reflects the display design of the Mi 7. 

This might be disappointing for those who hate to see any more smartphone with a notch on the display but it is probably in keeping up with the trend. Like it or not, the notch display design is gradually turning out to be a trending one since the iPhone X launch and it won’t be wise if Xiaomi doesn’t grab a slice of the pie.

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Apart from the design of the display, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to have the same specs lineup as the Mix 2s and this includes a 6GB RAM, a Snapdragon 845 chip and more. The Mi 7 is also rumoured to come with 3D facial recognition. A recent report had revealed that the Mi 7 launch may be delayed to the third quarter of the year as a result of some issues encountered with the 3D facial recognition feature.

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The Mi 7 is the next flagship phone from Xiaomi.  The Chinese manufacturer has already launched the Snapdragon 845 powered Mi MIX 2S in the previous month as the first flagship phone for 2018. Rumors surrounding the Mi 7 suggest that the company may launch it within the first half of this year. Today, a leaked launch poster of the Mi 7 has surfaced on Weibo. It states that the company will be launching the Mi 7 on May 23.

The launch posters that are released by Xiaomi are always of high quality. However, the above poster seems to be fake since it is a low-quality image with a blurry Mi logo at the top right corner. If Xiaomi launches the Mi 7 on May 23, it may cannibalize the sales of the Mi MIX 2S that was launched on March 27

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to arrive with a notched display design, but when it comes to hardware specs, it may house the same chipset, RAM and storage that are available on the Mi MIX 2S. Hence, it seems unlikely that Xiaomi may launch Mi 7 within two months of launching Mi MIX 2S. Moreover, a recent report had revealed that Xiaomi has encountered some issues with 3D facial recognition feature on Mi 7 because of which its launch could be pushed to the third quarter of the year.

Recent reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be also debuting the Mi 7 Plus alongside the Mi 7 phone. Even before its official launch, Geekbuying has listed the Mi 7 Plus smartphone with a pricing of $473.99. The listing appears to be fake. The features mentioned on the Geekbuying’s Mi 7 Plus product page seems to be based on the rumors surrounding it.

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According to the Mi 7 Plus listing on the Chinese retailer site, it features a 6.01-inch FHD+ display and the Snapdragon 845 SoC powers it with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. Its rear features 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup and it has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The Mi 7 Plus is powered by 3,500mAh battery and it includes support for wireless charging.

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Recent reports have claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be the first Android smartphone to arrive with 3D facial recognition. The handset is rumored to debut in the first half of the year. However, a fresh report claims that the launch date of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship has been delayed to the third quarter of the year. The reason behind it is that that the Chinese manufacturer has encountered poor results with the 3D facial recognition feature.

Last year, Apple introduced the iPhone X with a notched OLED display. Many Android smartphone manufacturers such as Huawei, Vivo and OPPO have launched smartphones with notched display. Also, forthcoming flagship phones from OnePlus, LG and Xiaomi are also expected to feature iPhone X-like display design. The notch present on the iPhone X is larger than those found on Android phones. The reason behind it is that iPhone X’s notch houses an advanced 3D facial recognition system that includes different sensors and components such as infrared camera, flood illuminator, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, front camera and dot projector. The notch also houses other components such as microphone and speaker. None of the Android phones launched so far feature 3D sensing technology like the iPhone X. However, the Mi 7 is speculated to arrive with the advanced facial identification feature.

Fresh information shared by Digitimes claims that the suppliers of 3D sensing modules are facing an issue with making the software and hardware required for 3-dimensional scanning of the user’s face. The modules are being developed through a joint effort of Qualcomm, Himax Technologies and Truly Opto-electronics.

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One should be aware of the fact that the 3D sensing can only work on Android phones that are powered by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. Since Samsung and Huawei make use of their home-brewed Exynos and Kirin chipsets respectively for their flagship phones, they are unlikely to launch the first Android phone with 3D sensing technology. The report claims that Samsung may launch a smartphone with 3D sensing in 2019. Hence, Mi 7 driven by SD845 that is now rumored to arrive a bit late could be first Android phone to feature it.

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It was recently reported that Xiaomi is now only selling the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model of the Xiaomi Mi 6 and higher variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are no longer available for buying. This suggests that the Chinese manufacturer could be gearing up to announce the Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phone. Fresh photos of the alleged Mi 7 smartphone have appeared on Weibo to reveal its appearance and some of its features.

The alleged Xiaomi Mi 7 can be seen in white color in the newly leaked photos. The sides of the phone seem to be sporting a stainless-steel frame. The bottom edge of the phone is equipped with an external speaker, a USB-C port and a microphone. The two antenna strips on the bottom edge of the phone are clearly visible.

The images also reveal that like the predecessor model, the Mi 7 does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The image showing the right edge of the phone shows the presence of buttons for power and volume. It also gives a glimpse of a vertically aligned dual camera setup. It seems that the LED flash could be placed between the dual lenses.

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The left side of the phone only features a SIM card slot. Unfortunately, there is no image showing the frontside of the Mi 7. It is speculated that the Mi 7 will be equipped with a notched display like the iPhone X.

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Recent rumors have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be the second phone from the company to arrive with wireless charging feature for its 3,400mAh battery. It goes without saying that the smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 845. It may not feature more than 6 GB of RAM. The Mi 7 is also rumored to feature 3D facial recognition feature.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has recently hinted that the Mi 7 will be coming with under display fingerprint sensor. However, recent reports have claimed that there could be two variants of the Mi 7. The smaller may feature 5.65-inch display and it may not in-screen fingerprint reader. The Mi 7 Plus is pegged to arrive with features like 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 845, 4,000mAh battery and under display fingerprint reader.

We advise our readers to digest this report with a pinch of salt since there is no way to confirm the authenticity of these images and also because these images are no longer available with the source.

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Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 flagship phone on April 19 in China. At that time, the company had only released it in 6 GB RAM option. During the November 11 sales, its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB model was introduced with cheaper cost of 2,299 Yuan (~$365) while the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models continued to sell with respective pricing of 2,499 Yuan (~$395) and 2,899 Yuan (~$459). However, the 6 GB RAM variants are no longer listed on the official website of Xiaomi and retailing partners like JD.com. The company is currently selling only the 4 GB RAM edition of the Mi 6 in China. This could be a hint that Xiaomi may launch the Mi 7 flagship smartphone soon.

Since Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 on April 19, the rumor mill is now speculating that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut around the same time this month. Xiaomi had consistently teased the different features of the Mi MIX 2S couple of weeks in advance before announcing it on March 27. Moreover, the company had confirmed the March 27 launch date for Mi MIX 2S well in advance on Feb. 25. Judging by this, it does not seem that the Mi 7 will be debut in this month. However, its launch date seems to be around the corner.

Previous reports have revealed that the Xiaomi may release the Mi 7 in two versions. Both the models may feature an OLED display. It is speculated that under-display fingerprint scanner will be only available on the Mi 7 Plus.  The Mi 7 may feature FHD+ OLED display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may house a 6.01-inch FHD+ OLED screen.

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The other rumored features of the Mi 7 duo include 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants, 128 GB / 256 GB storage models, 16-megapixel dual camera setup, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 3D face recognition and 3,400mAh battery enabled with wireless charging feature.

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Recent reports have claimed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut in June. Plenty of details of the Mi 7 have appeared through its leaked firmware files and other sources in the recent weeks. The Xiaomi Mi 7 will possibly be a real breakthrough smartphone from Xiaomi as it is likely to come equipped with features like OLED display, 3D facial scanning, wireless charging and more. Here is a low down on the some of the exciting features to watch out on the Xiaomi Mi 7:

OLED Display

Through multiple leaks it has been known that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may feature an OLED display supplied by Samsung. The Mi 7 firmware files have revealed that its display will be enabled with a notch and it will carry support for Always-On Display feature. The recently launched Mi MIX 2S features an LCD panel that offers an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the notch enabled Mi 7 may offer 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner

Speculations are rife that Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 7 Plus smartphone alongside the Mi 7. The firmware files of the alleged Mi 7 Plus have revealed that it may come with features like an OLED display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4,000mAh battery and under-display fingerprint scanner. However, there is no evidence on whether the Mi 7 will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.

3D Facial Recognition

The firmware files of the Mi 7 had also unearthed that its notch could be housing Infrared Camera sensor. This suggests that the Mi 7 may arrive with 3D facial scanning feature. It could be as robust as Face ID 3D facial recognition function present on iPhone X.

If the Mi 7 will arrive with 3D face reader, it may not need to feature an under-display or a regular  fingerprint scanner. A leaked image showing the rear view of the alleged Mi 7 that had appeared in the previous month reveals that it does not feature a fingerprint scanner.

Dual Rear Cameras

Like the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the Mi 7 is speculated to arrive with vertically aligned dual camera system. As of this writing, there is no information on the exact configuration of the dual rear cameras of Mi 7. However, it is likely to borrow AI capabilities of Mi MIX 2S for better low-light photography, bokeh effect shots and scene detection.

Xiao AI Voice Assistant

The Mi MIX 2S is the first smartphone from the company to feature the AI assistant named Xiao AI. At present, Xiao AI is only available in China. Now that the Xiaomi’s digital assistant has been introduced, the Mi 7 is for sure going to feature it. However, there is no confirmation on whether it will carry support for English and other languages.

Here is an official video that shows how efficient the Xiaomi’s voice assistant is.

Wireless Charging

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to house a 3,400mAh battery. A recent report had revealed that it may support 7.5W wireless charging like the iPhone X.

Such features of the Mi 7 indicate that it will be an ultimate flagship phone from the company. Would you be buying the Mi MIX 2S or waiting for the launch of Mi 7? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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After launching the Mi MIX 2S smartphone last month, China-based Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch its next-generation Mi-series smartphone — Mi 7. The upcoming flagship smartphone’s realistic renders have surfaced online, revealing the phone’s design and a few features.

The leaked renders of the smartphone show that the Mi 7 will feature a notch on top of the display, similar to the Apple iPhone X. Further, it suggests that the phone will come with an under display fingerprint sensor, a technology introduced in Vivo X21 UD and Vivo Apex.

In the leaked render, there’s no traditional fingerprint sensor on the phone’s back panel or front. Also, no fingerprint sensor seems to have been placed on the side edges. Thus, it seems that the phone will come with an in-display fingerprint reader. We are also expecting the phone to come with a Face Unlock feature.

Unlike its predecessor, the smartphone will come with a metal back instead of the glass back panel. If this turns out to be true, then the Mi 7 will lack wireless charging support. If the Xiaomi Mi 7 supports wireless charging, it will either have a glass or ceramic back.

The earlier rumor revealed that the Mi 7 will support 7.5W wireless charging that is also available on Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X smartphones. The company’s recently launched smartphone — Mi MIX 2S also supports wireless charging.

On the back panel of the Mi 7, the camera module is placed on the top-right side. It has a dual camera setup, with both lenses stacked vertically. An LED flash is placed between both the camera sensors. At the center-bottom, there’s a Mi branding. The volume rocker and the power button are placed on the right side.

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The leaked render shows the smartphone in three colors — Grey, Red, and Blue. The company has not yet confirmed anything related to the upcoming flagship smartphone Mi 7. Since the company recently launched Mi MIX 2S, we expect the Mi 7 to launch after a couple of months.

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In the previous month, the alleged firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 7 had revealed some of its key features by XDA Developers. Today, the publication has come across newer firmware files of the Mi 7 through which it is now known that it may feature a notch display, IR (Infrared Camera) sensor and a larger battery.

Xiaomi was expected to launch the Mi 7 as the first flagship phone of the year. Instead, the company will be launching the Snapdragon 845 Mi MIX 2S before the Mi 7 on March 27. The arrival of the Mi 7 has been reportedly delayed as the company wanted to bring some important changes on it. The new firmware files of the Mi 7 suggest that it will be arriving with a new design featuring a display notch like the iPhone X.

The notch of the iPhone X features Face ID sensor along with TrueDepth Camera that can unlock it or authenticate payments through 3D facial recognition. The new firmware files contain many references to a display notch within the MIUI Camera, MIUI System UI and MIUI Settings. The code for the notch that has been found in these apps are responsible for modifying the height of the status bar and hiding the ability to modify the icons for battery indicator and notification in status bar settings of MIUI.

The MIUI Keyguard app is an app associated with the lock screen and its related features. It contains a new method that is dubbed as openIRCamera. It could be related to Face Unlock feature of MUI. Hence, it is speculated that the IRCamera could refer to the Infrared Camera sensor. This indicates that like the iPhone X, the Xiaomi Mi 7 may support 3D facial scanning.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 7 Codenamed as Dipper Appears with Snapdragon 845, 6 GB RAM on Geekbench

The new firmware files corroborate some previously leaked information that the Mi 7 will be arriving with an OLED display along with Always-On Display function. It also confirms that the Snapdragon 845 will be present under its hood. Previous firmware files had claimed that the Mi 7 has 3,170mAh battery. Another change that has been spotted on new firmware files it the presence of a larger battery of 3,400mAh capacity.

Last month, well-known tipster Mocha RQ had also claimed that the Mi 7 may feature a display notch. He had revealed that it will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Few hours ago, the Xiaomi Mi 7 had appeared on Geekbench with SD845, 6 GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo. It is also rumored to include support for 7.5W wireless charging. Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is rumored to get announced in June

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Xiaomi will be announcing the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Mi MIX 2S flagship phone on March 27. Few months after its launch, the Chinese manufacturer is also expected to unleash the Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phone. It is also rumored to be fueled by the same Snapdragon 845 chipset A mysterious Xiaomi device labelled as Xiaomi Dipper has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with SD845. Hence, it is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may have appeared as Xiaomi Dipper on Geekbench.

Xiaomi is known for using names of constellation for codenaming its Mi series of smartphones. For instance, the Mi 6, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S and Mi 5 were respectively codenamed as Sagit, Natrium, Capricorn and Gemini. Hence, the Dipper codename could refer to Big Dipper constellation. This indicates that Dipper phone that has surfaced on Geekbench could be the upcoming Mi 7.

As it can be seen in the screengrab of Xiaomi Dipper’s Geekbench listing, it is driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 6 GB of RAM. It is running on Android 8.0 Oreo. In single-core test, it has scored 2449 whereas in multi-core test, it has reached a score of 8309. Previous reports have revealed that Qualcomm and Xiaomi have collaborated to optimize the performance of SD845 chipset. The Geekbench scores of the alleged Mi 7 suggest that it will be able to deliver monstrous performance.

The alleged firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 7 have revealed that it may feature an OLED display that will also bring along Always-On Display function. A recent report had claimed that the handset may house a 6.01-inch OLED display by Samsung. It may feature an iPhone X-like notch and may also feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Also, it is expected to arrive with support for 7.5W wireless charging like the iPhone X. It is speculated that Xiaomi may unveil the Mi 7 flagship in June this year.

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Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S would be officially announced on March 27. This means that the launch date of the Mi 7 flagship could be pushed back. Mocha RQ, a known industry insider has claimed that the Mi 7 will get official in June. He also revealed some fresh information on features of Mi 7.

The Mi MIX 2S is launching in March end. Launching the Mi 7 in April or May can affect the sales of the Mi MIX 2S. Hence, the company may want to launch the Mi 7 after a certain duration. Mocha RQ has speculated that the Mi 7 will be announced and released in the market in June. According to him, the company is working on adding in-screen fingerprint scanner on Mi 7. This could be another reason why the launch of Mi 7 could be delayed.

As previous rumors have claimed, the tipster also said that the Mi 7 will be equipped with 6-inch Samsung display. However, a new thing revealed by him is that the Mi 7 will be sporting a notch design, probably like the iPhone X. However, a leaked photo of the Mi 7 that had appeared yesterday did not feature a notch.

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The tipster has stated the Mi 7 would be coming in RAM variants of 8 GB and 6 GB. Both the models will be powered by Snapdragon 845. The leaked information also reveals that the Mi 7 will come with AI integration and vertically stacked camera module like the iPhone X.

Leaked firmware files that reportedly belong to the Mi 7 had revealed in the previous week that it would be coming with an OLED display that will bring the new Always-On Display function. It may include a 3,170mAh battery that may carry support for wireless charging.

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Xiaomi is expected to be among the first OEMs that would launch a smartphone packing a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The flagship Mi 7 and Mi Mix 2s are the two Xiaomi models rumoured to feature Qualcomm’s latest chipset. Xiaomi Mi 7 is the one that will most certainly feature a Snapdragon 845 chipset as it is the next generation flagship taking over the reins from last year’s Mi 6. Apart from the chipset, the Mi 7 is expected to feature a top of the line specs and design.

Popular YouTube channel Science and Knowledge has released a concept design render video of the Mi 7 showcasing the likely design based on rumours as well as the rumoured specs of the flagship. The video shows the Mi 7 would feature an all-glass body like the Mi 6 but would have a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display as well as a full-view display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also tipped to come with a resolution of 2880 x 1440pixels. Other accompanying details include a 6GB RAM variant as well as an 8GB RAM. The device is also tipped on the render to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor just as found on the Vivo X20 Plus UD version.

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Further, the device is rumoured to come with a dual camera setup at the rear and from the renders, we could grab that the camera is arranged in a vertical plane with the rear flash sitting between both cameras. At the front, the Mi 7 will have a single 13MP selfie shooter. We are not sure about the veracity of these specs and rendered design. We are yet to get an official statement as regards its official release but a launch could occur any moment for now. Until then, here is the Mi 7 concept render video.

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Recent leaks have claimed that Mi MIX 2S powered by Snapdragon 845 will be unveiled by Xiaomi at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. On the other side, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is speculated to debut in early second quarter this year. Today, a screenshot showing the key specs of the Mi 7 smartphone has appeared.

As it can be seen in the above screenshot, the Mi 7 features a 5.6-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Hence, the display will be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 845 is present under the hood of the Mi 7. It is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM. By this it could become the first Mi series phone to arrive with 8 GB of RAM. The screenshot also reveals that it has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB.

This suggests that it could be higher configuration model and there could be a lower configuration variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It includes a huge battery of 4,480mAh battery and it is loaded with MIUI 9 Developer ROM version 8.1.30x. At launch, it is expected to arrive with the stable edition of MIUI 9 flavored Android Nougat.

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The Mi 6 came with a 3,350 battery. The inclusion of a 4,480mAh battery on its successor model sounds too good to be true. Hence, the information revealed by the above screenshot cannot be blindly trusted.

Previous reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be launching Mi 7 Plus also alongside the Mi 7. The Mi 7 Plus is speculated to house a larger Samsung display of 6 inches. The Mi 7 duo are speculated to arrive as the first Xiaomi phones enabled with wireless charging. Recent rumors have claimed that the Mi 7 may launch with an increased price tag of 3,000 Yuan.

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Xiaomi’s Mi series flagship phones have always carried low pricing of 1,999 Yuan (~$316) until 2017. Last year, the Mi 6 was launched as the first Mi series phone with dual rear cameras with a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$395) and its premium ceramic variant carried a pricing of 2,999 Yuan (~$475). Recent rumors have claimed that the Mi 7 would be arriving with an expensive price tag compared to the Mi 6.

Fresh information claims that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be the costliest ever Mi series phone as it is pegged to be available with a beginning price of 3,000 Yuan (~$475). The increased pricing could be because of the high-end specs that will be featuring.

Rumors have it that the Mi 7 would be arriving in two models namely, Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus. A 5.65-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display is expected to be available on the Mi 7 whereas the Plus variant is pegged to house an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting 6.01-inch OLED screen by Samsung. The Mi 7 duo are rumored to arrive with facial recognition feature and AI equipped dual rear cameras. Recent reports have also suggested that the Mi 7 could be the first Mi series phone to arrive with support for wireless charging.

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The Mi 7 models are almost confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. The base model of the Mi 6 had arrived with 6 GB of RAM. There was no 8 GB RAM variant for it, but a 2,299 Yuan priced 4 GB RAM variant was launched in November last year. It speculated that the Mi 7 series phone may feature an advanced 8 GB RAM model.

Hence, Mi 7 and its variants are speculated to arrive with 3,000 Yuan (~$475) or higher pricing. Recent leaks have suggested that Xiaomi will using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 platform in the coming month to announce the Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus. Even though the Mi 7 will be coming with a costlier price tag, it would still be value for money phone because of its specifications.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch its flagship smartphone of the year — Xiaomi Mi 7 at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Recently, it was revealed that the China-based smartphone manufacturer is one of the exhibitors at the event.

While we’ve seen a couple of concept-based renders of the phone in the past, today an alleged render of Mi 7 has surfaced online through a Nigerian website. The leaked image reveals the rear side of the upcoming device.

The leaked image suggests that the device could come with a glass back panel. This hints at the possibility of wireless charging support for the Xiaomi Mi 7. There are also two camera sensors placed side-by-side along with a dual-tone LED flash. Below the camera module, there’s a fingerprint sensor at the top-centre position.

As the fingerprint sensor is placed on the back panel, we are expecting the phone to come with a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Based on the previous leaks and reports, the phone could feature a 6.01-inch bezel-less display.

While nothing is confirmed yet in terms of phone’s specifications, the Mi 7 is likely to be powered by recently announced Snapdragon 845 chipset. Last month, during the announcement of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said that the company’s upcoming flagship will be powered by the same chipset.

Xiaomi’s Lei Jun recently confirmed the company’s focus towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2018. So, there’s a possibility that the upcoming phones from Xiaomi will be equipped with AI-based features. In line with that, Mi 7’s camera is expected to come optimized with AI to deliver stellar photography experience.

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Along with Mi 7, the company is also expected to launch Mi 7 Plus at the Mobile World Congress. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed this. So, we’ll just have to wait a little longer to confirm this development.

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