The Mi 8 Pro was Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone of 2018. The device has now started receiving a system update in global markets. The latest software build for the handset arrives after a year from the last update, which was released at the end of 2020. But still, it does not bring MIUI 12.5.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out a new system update for Mi 8 Pro in international markets. The latest update is currently live for two regional variants, namely Global and Russia. It is being pushed with the following build numbers.

• Global – V12.0.2.0.QECMIXM
• Russia – V12.0.2.0.QECRUXM

Unfortunately, the changelog for the update does not mention anything interesting. It merely says that the new software build optimizes system performance and improves system security as well as stability.

In China, the phone has already bagged MIUI 12.5 update in late November. But for some reason, Xiaomi is delaying the same update for international markets.

At present, we are not sure if the Mi 8 Pro will get access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. But we can say for sure is that the handset is not eligible for MIUI 13.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro launched with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Throughout its lifetime, it has received two Android updates (Android 9.0, 10) and three MIUI updates (MIUI 10, 11, 12).

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Last month, Xiaomi confirmed MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 8 series. A few days later, the vanilla Mi 8 started receiving the said update. Now, the latest version of MIUI is available for three more Mi 8 models, namely Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 Pro, and Mi 8 SE.

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 alongside the Mi 11 at the end of December 2020. Since then, the company has been trying to deliver the new version of its mobile operating system to eligible devices worldwide.

The firm started sending stable builds in late March. Over three and a half months later, the update is finally available for Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8  Pro, and Mi 8 SE. The update is currently live in China with the following build numbers.

• Mi 8 Explorer Edition – V12.5.1.0.QEHCNXM
• Mi 8 Pro – V12.5.1.0.QECCNXM
• Mi 8 SE – V12.5.1.0.QEBCNXM

Unsurprisingly, the above-listed builds are labeled as ‘Stable Beta’. This means they are being rolled out in batches for select few users. Anyway, the update should be available for all users in China as well as other regions in the near future.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 family debuted with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The handsets were later updated to MIUI 10, MIUI 11, and MIUI 12. They even received Android 9.0 Pie and Android 10. Going by Xiaomi’s software update track record, MIUI 12.5 is likely the last major system update for these phones.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro was one of the three Mi 8 series smartphones launched in 2018. Being a flagship smartphone, the handset has received two Android updates and has now started to get its third and probably the final MIUI update in the form of MIUI 12 in global markets.

The Mi 8 Pro launched alongside Mi 8 Lite in the second half of 2018 after the popular POCO F1. The handset debuted with MIUI 9 based on Android Oreo. It was then updated to MIUI 10 and MIUI 11 along with Android Pie and Android 10.

The company started rolling out MIUI 12 to this phone in mid-August in China. Now, three months later, the global variant of this smartphone has finally begun to receive this update with build number V12.0.1.0.QECMIXM.

The software build released by the firm is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ stage. That means it is only available for beta testers and select users running the stable build. If there are no major issues with this release, then it will be made available for more users, followed by a wider rollout with the ‘Stable’ tag.

Having said that, Xiaomi is yet to release MIUI 12 for the Russian version of Mi 8 Pro. Also, MIUI 12 could be the last major update for this smartphone as it is neither eligible for Android 11 and there’s a little chance for it to get MIUI 13.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi’s MIUI will soon get a horizontal Recent Apps screen reminiscent of other Android UIs

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MIUI 12, Xiaomi’s 10th-anniversary Android skin has been rolling out to eligible devices since its official announcement in late April. After the 2020 and 2019 smartphones, the stable update is currently being pushed to 2018 handsets in China. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi Max 3 are the latest phones to get it.

Xiaomi launched a total of five models in the Mi 8 series in 2018 consisting of three flagship handsets and two toned-down versions. One of the higher-end and mini models, Mi 8 and Mi 8 Lite already received MIUI 12 stable update in July and August respectively in China.

Now, the top devices in the series, Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Explorer Edition have begun to get this long-awaited update in the company’s home country. The build numbers for their update are v12.0.1.0.QECCNXM and 12.0.1.0.QEHCNXM respectively.

Similarly, the last phone in the Mi Max series, the Mi Max 3 is also being blessed with MIUI 12 stable update. The update comes with build number v12.0.1.0.QEDCNXM for this giant smartphone of its time.

We expect Xiaomi to roll out this update to the international version of these handsets in the coming days like it is doing with the previous phones.

UP NEXT: Here’s the official list of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark devices eligible for Android 11

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Update: Xiaomi has rolled out the Android 10 stable update to Mi 8 Lite as well. You can find download links for all the devices below.

Xiaomi has a long history of updating its entire smartphone lineup to the latest MIUI version available at the time. However, the same cannot be said for the underlying Android platform the MIUI builds are based on. And thus, five of the brand’s yesteryear flagships and their lite devices are receiving the Android 10 stable update only now. The list includes the likes of Mi 8, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 SE, Mi 9 SE, and Mi 9 Lite.

All the above-mentioned Xiaomi devices were already updated to MIUI 11 in Q4 2019. But all of them received releases based on Android 9.0 Pie rather than the latest version of Android. Following that, these devices did have several beta builds of Android 10 but the company did not roll out the stable releases to the normal users until now.

The stable MIUI 11 builds based on Android 10 is being currently rolled out to the users of Mi 8, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 SE, Mi 9 SE, and Mi 9 Lite via OTA. However, if you are one of those advanced users who don’t like to wait, you can download the respective ‘Recovery’ and ‘Fastboot’ builds of the update from the links provided below.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi rolls out the long-awaited Android 10 update to Mi 9 Pro 5G

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It is not all the time you see a manufacturer market a device that already has a successor, but that is exactly what Xiaomi is doing for the Mi 8 Pro a.k.a. Mi 8 UD.

The official Xiaomi phone Weibo account, as well as that of top executives, has begun advertising the 2018 flagship ahead of the 618 shopping festival. According to Xiaomi, the Mi 8 Pro will now have a starting price of ¥1999 (~$288). That price gets you the 6GB RAM + 128GB version while ¥2199 (~$317) is the price tag for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version.

Those prices are really amazing for a phone that sold for ¥3599 (~$519 for the 8GB RAM version) when it launched last year, but the low price isn’t the only reason why Xiaomi wants you to buy it. The Chinese giant has actually listed 10 new features of the Mi 9 which are now available for the Mi 8 Pro and makes it even a more compelling purchase. Below is the list of new features:

• Game Turbo – improves gameplay quality of games like PUBG
• MI Turbo – improvement in system performance
• New battery optimization features
• NFC support for more bus cards
• Dark Mode
• Dynamic Wallpaper
• Color Always-On-Display
• New charging animation
• In-display fingerprint shortcuts
• Screen stays “locked” when you raise the phone in case you just want to check notifications and time.

In three other separate posts, Xiaomi lists features such as the Snapdragon 845 processor, the dual-frequency GPS, and its pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint scanner as top features of the phone. It particularly brags about the last two since it is the first phone in the world to have both features.

The Mi 8 Pro has a 6.21-inch 1080 x 2248 Super AMOLED display with a wide notch at the top for an IR Face Unlock mechanism, a 20MP selfie camera, and sensors. It is powered by the 10nm Snapdragon 845 and paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has dual rear cameras – a 12MP f/1.8 primary camera and a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. It has a bunch of camera features including 960fps slow-motion recording and Night Mode.

The Mi 8 Pro packs a 3000mh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+. It charges via a USB Type-C port but misses out on wireless charging like its successor. Add all of the above to its unique see-through back and you will be hard pressed to find a better phone at under $300.

The phone will be available at the new prices on the official Xiaomi online store.

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UP NEXT: Xiaomi launches Mi 9T, Mi Smart Band 4 and more in Europe

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618 day represents the opening of China’s JDmall e-commerce website, and it’s normal for companies to offer huge sales on the platform for that day. Xiaomi however are pushing the limits of price cuts by taking the Mi 8 Pro and its 2999 yuan ($430) price tag and slashing it down to 1899 yuan ($274). That’s almost a 30% cut, and historically the lowest price that the Mi8 Pro has been listed for.

On top of this huge price cut, there’s also an extr coupon that cuts the price down ever further to a mere 1799 yuan ($260). This literally brings it down to Poco F1 levels of pricing, and it’s an great buy. While the Mi 8 Pro may be a last generation flagship, but it’s by no means a slouch. It still has excellent build quality, fantastic performance and great cameras.

The device comes with an on-screen fingerprint sensor, as well as last gen’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. The version on sale here is the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage version, and it’s the only option. On top of all this, it also features a 6.21 inch of Super AMOLED display having a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch.

The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom. Over on the front, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 sensor in the notch. Its camera supports AI features such as AI scene recognition and AI beautify.  It is powered with a 3400 mAh battery with the fast charging tech. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo atop MIUI skin.

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Recently, Xiaomi announced that the Mi 8 Fingerprint Edition will get the Game Turbo technology that was introduced in the company’s latest flagship smartphone — Mi 9. Today, the company has announced that the Mi 8 Pro will get the Mi Turbo mode.

The Mi Turbo is an underlying system optimization technology developed by Xiaomi. The company says that the feature effectively reduces the generation of system debris after long-term use of the device. With Mi Turo mode enabled, the smartphone runs smoothly even after 18 months of continuous usage.

However, the company has not provided more details related to this new Mi Turbo function that was introduced with the Mi 9 smartphone. From the teaser shared by the company, it’s known that the function related to anti-system aging for MIUI.

It is different from the Game Turbo mode that dynamically adjusts the CPU frequency according to the game rendering load. In Game Turbo function, with intelligent scheduling of CPU frequency, the CPU is operated at a lower frequency in a less loaded scenario which reduces system power consumption.

Coming to the Mi 8 Pro’s specifications, the phone features a 6.21-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz, along with Adreno 630 GPU.

It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage but there’s no microSD card slot for expanding storage. The phone comes with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. It comes with 6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of two 12-megapixel sensors with Optical Image Stabilizer and optical zoom. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 20-megapixel f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the display notch.

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The handset supports Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C as connectivity options. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s MIUI 10 interface. The phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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After more than a year since its announcement, there are still just a handful of devices that support Qualcomm‘s Quick Charge 4+ fast charging technology. The list of certified phones and chargers have been updated again and Xiaomi phones make up a third of the list.

If you want a phone that supports Quick Charge 4+, you should consider any of the phones below:

• AGM X3
• BQ Aquaris X2
• BQ Aquaris X2 Pro
• LG G7 ThinQ
• LG V40 ThinQ
• Nubia Z17
• Nubia Z18
• Razer Phone
• Razer Phone 2
• Qiku N7 Pro
• Smartisan R1
• Xiaomi Mi 8
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi A2
• Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
• Xiaomi POCO F1
• ZTE Axon Pro 9

Although Xiaomi phones dominate the list, it doesn’t ship any of the phones with a Quick Charge 4+ charger. We guess the reason for this is to not drive up the cost of the phone.

Quick Charge 4+ is faster and more efficient than Quick Charge 3.0 but it likely still won’t get a lot of adoption for the following reasons. First, a number of manufacturers have their own fast charging technology – OPPO has VOOC and Super VOOC, OnePlus has Warp Charge, and Huawei and Honor have SuperCharge.

READ MORE: Xiaomi CEO hints that flagship smartphone Mi 9 will have better fast charging technology

These manufacturers will rather use their own fast charging technology than paying Qualcomm for Quick Charge 4+ certification. Some of these fast charging technologies are also faster than Quick Charge 4+ which means there isn’t really any advantage for them to switch.

More phones will join the list this year but don’t expect them to be a significant number.

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King of Glory is one of the most popular multiplayer online games in China. The game developer has partnered with mobile phone manufacturer, Xiaomi, on a new AR camera that allows users to take pictures with AR characters from the game.

The King of Glory AR Camera works with only five Xiaomi phones at the moment. The phones are the Mi 8, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi MIX 3, and Mi MIX 2s.

The app is also only available to those who are running a beta version of MIUI on the supported devices.

The King of Glory AR camera app will let you choose the character of your choice, adjust skin tone, place the character anywhere in the real world and play or take pictures with it. You will also be able to add filters, beauty effects, and adjust light conditions.

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There is no info yet as to when the app will be available to other phones and if it will be released for stable MIUI users.

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Xiaomi is globetrotting and launching new phones and products in every country it is visiting. Last week it officially entered into the UK market, where it launched the Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6A, and the Mi Scooter among others. Yesterday, it was the turn of Egypt and it announced the Mi 8 Pro and the Mi 8 Lite.

The Mi 8 Pro shares the same specs as the regular Mi 8 but has an in-display fingerprint scanner instead of a rear-mounted one. The version sold in Egypt has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and is priced at EGP 9,999.

The Mi 8 Lite is the least powerful model in the Mi 8 series. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor and comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB variants. The 4GB model is priced at EGP 4,666 while the 6GB RAM version will sell for EGP 5,444.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite new variant 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage to debut this week

Xiaomi also announced the Mi Band 3 and the Mi Home Security Camera 360°. They are priced at EGP 599 and EGP 799 respectively. The Mi Home security camera 360° will be available in December at authorized Mi Stores, Amazon-owned Souq, and Jumia.

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Xiaomi today officially entered the UK market with the launch of its Mi 8 Pro flagship smartphone. In the UK, Xiaomi will also open a brick-and-mortar Mi Store in Westfield London on 18th November.

Prior to the company’s official debut in the UK, Xiaomi already had a presence in the European market with Spain where the company has 10 stores. Earlier this year in May, Xiaomi started operations in France and Italy as well.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro will be available in the UK from 9th November for an off-contract price of £499, which roughly converts to $654. It comes in Transparent Titanium color and will be available through Three, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse, Currys PC World, Very, Mobile Phones Direct, Katana and Mi.com.

Wang Xiang, Senior Vice President of Xiaomi Corporation, said:

Today we witness a new chapter in Xiaomi’s global expansion journey, underpinned by our global ambitions. We are thrilled to make great strides by announcing our arrival in the UK. By bringing a range of our amazing products at honest pricing we want to offer more choices and let everyone in the UK enjoy a connected simple life through our innovative technology.

The phone features a 6.21-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz, along with Adreno 630 GPU.

It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage but there’s no microSD card slot for expanding storage. The phone comes with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Coming to the camera department, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of two 12-megapixel sensors with Optical Image Stabilizer and optical zoom. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 20-megapixel f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the display notch.

The handset supports Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C as connectivity options. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s MIUI 10 interface. The phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 budget flagship phone is now available for purchase in the UK through Amazon

Along with the Mi 8 Pro, the Chinese company has launched a few other products in the UK, which includes Mi 8, Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone, Mi Band 3 fitness tracker, and the Mi electric scooter. The Redmi 6A is priced at £99 (approx. $130), the Mi Band 3 costs £27 (approximately $35), and the Mi electric scooter is priced at £399, roughly $523.

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The Mi MIX 3 has a camera mode called Night Scene which allows users to take HDR photos at night that appear super bright even if lighting is poor. It is their own version of Huawei’s Night Mode. Xiaomi did confirm that the feature will be made available to its older flagships and it appears the Mi 8 Pro is first in line to get it.

According to AnTuTu, they found the feature has been added to the phone’s internal firmware. The discovery was shared on their official Weibo account and they believe it will arrive with the next beta update and then later be released along with a stable update.

The Night Scene mode takes several photos at different exposures and combines them into a single image that is bright and with as less noise as possible. The camera is able to do it by combining 8 different technologies including HDR, AIS, 4-axis OIS, and multi-frame noise reduction.

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The Mi 8 Pro has a 6.21-inch S-AMOLED screen, the same Snapdragon 845 processor as the Mi MIX 3 and MIX 2S, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has the same dual 12MP cameras on its rear as the Mi MIX 3. There is a 20MP selfie camera sitting in its notch along with an infrared face recognition system. There is also a fingerprint scanner under the display. The Mi 8 Pro packs a 3,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0+.

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Xiaomi has been busy expanding its operations globally and is now present in 82 countries outside its home market. Now, the company is all set to launch in the UK and will launch its own store in London as well as it partnered with telecom operator Three UK to sell its phones. In the UK, Xiaomi will offer its products with a contract through a carrier as well as offer SIM-free products.

Mobile operator Three has confirmed that Xiaomi devices will be sold online and in its 327 high-street stores from Friday 9 November. Xiaomi products will be available for purchase in the UK soon after the launch at 2 PM on 8th November through Mi Store and Xiaomi’s online store in the UK.

Now, a new image posted by the Chinese company reveals that Xiaomi is holding a launch event in the UK on 8th November. The image teases a smartphone having an in-display fingerprint sensor and an infinity symbol which could also be interpreted as “8”. This hints that the company is planning to launch the Mi 8 Pro in the UK. Along with the Mi 8 Pro, we also expect the company to launch a few other smartphones, including the Lite variant of the Mi 8.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display having 2248 x 1080 pixels screen resolution with a notch on top. In terms of camera, there are dual 12MP sensors on the back with OIS and optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the notch.

The major feature on the Pro variant is that it comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor, which brings convenience for the users to unlock the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and comes in 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 could be the first Snapdragon 8150 fueled phone, claims report

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 8 Pro smartphone, an upgrade to its flagship smartphone, which comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor – a feature that was missing in the Mi 8.

Now just one week after the phone’s announcement, and days after it officially went on sale, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is available for purchase in China through open sale.

The phone comes in two variants — 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage. The 6GB RAM model is priced at 3,199 Yuan (approximately $465) while the 8GB RAM model costs 3,599 Yuan, which roughly converts to $524.

As said, the major feature on the Pro variant is that it comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor, which brings convenience for the users to unlock the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED display having 2248 x 1080 pixels screen resolution with a notch on top. In terms of camera, there’s dual 12MP sensors on the back with OIS and optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the notch.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro unboxing video reveals all the details of the phone before its official launch

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, and USB Type-C. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

(Source)

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In the past week, Xiaomi extended its Mi 8 series by introducing the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite smartphones in China. Soon after the launch, Xiaomi’s Global spokesperson Donovan Sung confirmed that the global edition of the Mi 8 Pro will be arriving soon. Also, the official Twitter handle of Xiaomi carried the first teaser of the Mi 8 Lite to confirm that this handset will be also soon available in global markets.

Shown above is the first official teaser that confirms the global debut of the Mi 8 Lite. However, the above tweet does not reveal its launch date. It only confirms that it is Snapdragon 660 powered smartphone that is packed with exciting internals.

The Mi 8 Lite has arrived in China in multiple models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$204), 1,699 Yuan (~$177) and 1,999 Yuan (~$291).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite features 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen that produces 19:9 aspect ratio since its features a notch. The display supports Full HD+ resolution. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor. The back panel is fitted with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it is packed with a 3,350mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is an advanced version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 phone that was announced in May. The major highlight of the phone is that it comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The enhanced pressure-sensitive sensor assists the phone to unlock faster.

The Mi 8 Pro comes with 6.21-inch S-AMOLED notched screen that supports Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 powers the 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. The back panel of the phone features dual 12-megapixel rear cameras and it is also fitted with 20-megapixel selfie camera. The handset is powered by 3,000mAh battery.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro officially confirmed to launch globally soon

The 128 GB storage + 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM are respectively priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$466) and 3,599 Yuan (~$525).

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One aspect that the flagship Xiaomi Mi 8 was adjudged to have faltered by some was the lack of an on-screen fingerprint sensor. Instead, the device kept on with the popular rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which seems to be fading away gradually from latest flagship models. Xiaomi took care of that with the recent launch of the Mi 8 Pro. Xiaomi isn’t letting the frenzy generated by the launch die down as the Chinese company has officially announced a big news. Donovan Sung, Xiaomi’s Global spokesperson disclosed via a tweet that the Mi 8 Pro will be launching globally soon across the markets Xiaomi is present. Mr Sung also shared some unboxing photos of the device.

The photos include a variant with a translucent glass back similar to the Mi 8 Explorer edition. The device is also available in Ochre Black and Twilight Gold. The device sports a 6.26-inch AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The device also packs an infra-red face unlock technology like the Mi 8. The use of infra-red ensures the phone can be unlocked in the dark using Face ID. As stated, the fingerprint security on the device includes an in-display fingerprint sensor.

#Mi8Pro unboxing shots. This gorgeous phone comes with in-display fingerprint technology and is available in multiple colors, including an edition with a transparent back.

Launching soon in our global markets across the world! #Xiaomi #unboxing pic.twitter.com/tWEefavSyQ

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) September 21, 2018

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro hands-on images reveal beauty of Twilight Gold variant

The Mi 8 Pro is billed to go on sale in China on September 21. The global rollout may likely start in October and Europe is likely going to be the preferred debut destination for the company. We can’t say how soon Xiaomi will unveil the Mi 8 Pro in India but that may also happen in coming months.

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Today, Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is on sale in China after the announcement at an event on Septemeber 19th. It is available in 6GB +128GB variant and 8GB +128GB variant for 3199 Yuan  (~$467) and 3599 Yuan  (~$525) respectively. It seems this time Xiaomi is here with an abundance of stock as the device is still available in 8GB+128GB variant for purchase and hasn’t gone out-of-stock. Last week, it was announced along with the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which is a mid-range device with Snapdragon 660 onboard.

The major pro of the device is its on-screen fingerprint scanner which brings convenience for the users. Earlier, users were seen struggling with their full view display devices having the fingerprint sensor on the rear side. The new on-screen fingerprint not only solves the inconvenience, but it also beautifies the back sde of the phone. We

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro with an on-screen fingerprint sensor is a high-end device available with Snapdragon 845 SoC and variable RAM option of 6/8 GB. It features 6.21 inch of Super AMOLED display having a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch.

The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom, while there’s a 20 f/2.0 megapixel sensor in the notch. Its camera supports AI features such as AI scene recognition and AI beautify.  It is powered with a 3400 mAh battery with the fast charging tech. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo atop MIUI skin. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, dual-band GPS, dual–SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G and 4G.

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We suggest you grab the device as soon as possible, as it may go out of stock anytime soon. Currently, it is available only in Twilight Gold variant from Xiaomi China store. How many of you have already purchased or want to own it?

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro also known as Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition was announced alongside the Mi 8 Lite smartphone yesterday through an unveil event in China. The Mi 8 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and it can be availed in three refreshing colors in the home market. The three color editions of the Mi 8 Pro include Transparent version (like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition), Ochre Black and Twilight Gold. Here are some hands-on photos of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite are the first phones to arrive with gradient color hues. The Twilight Gold edition of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro offers a color changing appearance on its glass rear with pinkish-red at the top and orangish-gold at the bottom. It surely boasts a premium appeal.

The back panel of the phone only features a vertical dual camera setup since the fingerprint scanner is embedded under the 6.26-inch AMOLED screen on the front. The notched display offers an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. Instead of the advanced 3D facial recognition sensors available on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, the Mi 8 Pro features infrared face unlock technology like the Xiaomi Mi 8. The infrared face unlock makes it possible to unlock the phone in dark environments.

The notch of the Mi 8 Pro houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera, infrared lens with a pixel size of 3micron and infrared illuminator. The vertical dual camera setup features dual 12-megapixel lenses with Sony IMX363 as the primary sensor. The primary lens has a pixel size of 1.4micron, supports dual pixel autofocus and 4-axis OIS.

According to Xiaomi, the current phones with in-display fingerprint scanner waste energy as they repeatedly check whether a finger is present on the screen. Instead of a regular in-screen fingerprint reader, the Mi 8 Pro comes equipped with pressure-sensitive in-display sensor which is activated only when pressure is applied on the display.

The company claimed that this technology is faster than the in-screen fingerprint scanner employed by rivalling companies. The above clip shows how fast the in-display fingerprint scanner of the Mi 8 Pro is.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. It also carries support for dual-band GSP technology that was introduced on the Mi 8 smartphone in May. The 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM of the Mi 8 Pro is priced at 3,199 Yuan and the higher model with 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM costs 3,599 Yuan. Xiaomi is currently receiving the pre-orders of both MI 8 Pro models in China. The handset will be available for buying in the home market starting from Sept. 21.

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Xiaomi today launched a couple of products at an event in China. One of them is the Mi 8 Lite which you should check out and the other is the Mi 8 Pro which was initially referred to as the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. The new variant of the Mi 8 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and also comes in two new colors.

Xiaomi states that the in-display fingerprint scanner has been improved when compared to that of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. Unlock speed is said to be 29% higher and the success rate has improved by up to 8.8%. We want to believe that the phone has an upgraded pressure sensitive sensor which helps unlock the phone faster. We explained how that works here.

The Mi 8 Pro has a transparent back like that of the Mi Explorer but also comes in two new color variants. One of them is twilight gold which has a gradient design and the other is Ochre Black.

The Mi 8 Pro packs similar specs with the regular Mi 8. So you get a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom while a 20MP f/2.0 sensor sits within the notch. The battery capacity is 3,400mAh and the phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Alongside having an in-display fingerprint scanner, the phone also keeps the infrared face unlock of the regular Mi 8.

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The Mi 8 Pro is priced at ¥3199 (~$467) for the 6GB + 128GB model and ¥3599 (~$525) for the 8GB + 128GB model. Pre-order begins today at 6 PM China time while the first sale is scheduled for 10 AM on September 21.

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The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is at the top of the Mi 8 series. Since its launch, it has remained a China-exclusive but that may be changing soon.

Remember the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with a smaller notch seen on TENAA last month? A device with the exact model number has been seen at Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). What is interesting is that the listing also reveals the Xiaomi M1807E8A will be marketed as the Mi 8 Pro and not the Mi 8 Explorer Edition.

Apart from having a smaller notch, the Mi 8 Pro has the same specs as the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. There are unconfirmed rumors that the smaller notch may mean it won’t have the advanced 3D face scanning technology of the Explorer Edition.

The Mi 8 Pro has a 6.21-inch OLED screen with a 2248 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM. Depending on the RAM, the phone will have 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage.

There is a 20MP sensor in front and dual 12MP sensors on the rear. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and packs a 2900mAh battery. It also runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

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There is no info with respect to a release date for the Mi 8 Pro yet. We also do not know if Xiaomi will be launching it in other countries too.

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In the previous month, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) had certified several existing and unannounced smartphones from Xiaomi. The smartphones approved by EEC are expected to debut in Europe in future. Few more Xiaomi handsets were also certified yesterday by the EEC.

Smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6S and Redmi 6X were certified by the EEC yesterday. As it can be seen, some of these smartphones have already launched in China, but Mi A2 Lite, Mi 8 Pro, Redmi 6S and 6X are yet to go official. EEC certificate was issued to these smartphones on June 14, 2018 and it is valid until January 2027.

The Mi A2 Lite with a model number of M1805D15SG was spotted at the Singapore’s Communications Authority in the previous month. Apart from this, there is no other information available on this smartphone.

Among the recently introduced Redmi 6 series, the Redmi 6 Pro features a notched 19:9 display whereas the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones have notch-less 18:9 display. Since the Redmi 6 and 6X are not “Pro” models, there is a possibility that they arrive with full screen design like the Redmi 6 and 6A smartphones.

The Mi 8 Pro was not announced at the launch event of Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE that was held at the end of May. There is a possibility that the Mi 8 Pro could be nothing but the highest storage variant of the Mi 8 that features 256 GB of storage.

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Apart from the aforementioned devices, smartphones like Mi 7 Lite, Mi Mix 2s, Mi Mix 3S, Mi S1, Mi S2, Mi S3, Redmi S1, Redmi S3, Redmi A1, Redmi A2, Redmi Note 6, Redmi Note 6A, Redmi Note 6A Prime, Redmi Note 6 Prime, Redmi 6 Plus, and Redmi 6A Plus were also approved by EEC in May. Xiaomi made its foray into the Eastern Europe earlier this year including its launch in Russia and it is also working on expanding its business in Western Europe. Hence, it appears that all the Xiaomi phones that have been approved by EEC recently may soon begin launching in Europe.

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