The Mi 9 was Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone for the first half of 2019. The smartphone debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10 and MIUI 11 in the same year. Then, in 2020, the device received MIUI 12 update as well. Now, the company has started rolling MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 9 along with Android 11.

Xiaomi has been seeding MIUI 12.5 update to eligible phones for the past few weeks. At the same time, the company has been also rolling out the Android 11 update for some devices.

Hence, the latest system update for Mi 9 not only brings MIUI 12.5 but also Android 11. This update is currently live in China with build number V12.5.3.0.RFACNXM and April 2021 security patches.

Like any other newly released public MIUI build, this one is currently in the Stable Beta phase. This means it is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, the update is only available for a select few users right now.

Anyway, the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 9 should be seeded out to more users in China in the coming days. Similarly, international variants of this handset should also get this update in near future.

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Xiaomi recently unveiled the MIUI 12.5 Stable version and the update has not even been pushed to all eligible models. The second round of OTA push is scheduled for June. The company disclosed that the MIUI 12.5 is akin to a major OTA upgrade but Mi fans are already looking forward to MIUI 13. The Chinese tech giant is expected to roll out the MIUI 13 update sometime soon.

The rumor mill is presently buzzing with reports that the next-gen MIUI 13 custom ROM is scheduled for release in the second quarter of this year. A specific release date was even given as Friday, June 25, 2021.

According to MyDrivers, the source also disclosed that Xiaomi won’t be providing MIUI 13 updates for some fairly old models namely the 2019 Mi 9 series, Mi MIX 3, Redmi Note 8 series, and Redmi 8 series. At present, the MIUI 12.5 update has been pushed to the Mi 9 SE (among the first batch of models to get the update). The Mi MIX 2S and Mi 8 series will also be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 in the near future but these models won’t see the official MIUI 13 ROM.

The source didn’t reveal details of the features the MIUI 13 custom ROM will bring to the table but we expect the lock screen, main interface, Negative One-screen, animation effects, fluency, privacy, and security, as well as the battery life will see significant enhancements.

There is no official word yet from Xiaomi about the MIUI 13 release schedule.

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Today we are not going to talk about any new devices. Instead, we will go through the history of Xiaomi Mi series smartphones, so that you can get a better idea of what kind of brand Xiaomi exactly is. And how they have evolved over the past few years. 

The year 2020 marks the tenth year of Xiaomi, a company that is undoubtedly an industry legend. In this decade, Xiaomi has not only been ranked among the top five in the world in terms of smartphone sales year after year but has also made it to the top 500 companies in the world. And in its tenth year, the Xiaomi Mi 10 marked the beginning of a move away from being extremely cost-effective flagships and into the ranks of high-end and premium phones.

But we can’t talk about Xiaomi’s success without talking about its flagship phones. So let’s go back in time and see how the youngest ever Fortune 500 company went from zero to tens of billions of dollars in market capitalization.

What you may not know is that in the first year of Xiaomi, its first product launched was not a mobile phone, but a customized operating system based on Android called MIUI, whose smooth, user-friendly experience built up a good reputation for Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Mi 1

And in the second year, i.e. in August 2011, the first Xiaomi phone, the Xiaomi Mi 1 with MIUI was launched. In the first online sale of the phone, 300 thousand units were sold out in just 5 minutes. The popularity was not only due to the fluid experience of MIUI but also because of its unbelievable pricing strategy. While having a similar configuration to the Samsung Galaxy S2, it was only half the price of the S2. Coming with a Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core chipset, a 4-inch display with 245ppi, and 1GB RAM, all of which were top configurations back then, the Mi 1 was priced at 1999RMB, which converted to around 300USD. At that time, no one could do that, except for Xiaomi.

Since then, the number 1999, has become Xiaomi’s lucky number, and it’s like a Magic spell.

But to be honest, the design of the first Mi phone was not outstanding at all, which also became one of the most criticized points of the Xiaomi flagships in the latter years. 

Xiaomi Mi 2

In the summer of 2012, Xiaomi released the Mi 2, which not only had an upgraded SoC but also had a bigger screen with a 342ppi resolution, which was even better than the Apple iPhone 4s. And it was equipped with 2GB of RAM, which was not common at that time. The Mi 2 continued Mi 1’s trend of offering superb value for money and also continued to gain strong support from Mi fans at the same price of 1999RMB. Hundreds of thousands Mi 2 in stock were sold out within minutes each time. 

Xiaomi Mi 2S

However, the most famous model of Mi 2 series is not the Mi 2. Instead, it’s the Mi 2s released in 2013. In that year, Xiaomi released 3 phones: the Mi 2S, the Redmi 1,

and the Mi 3. The Mi 2S was an improved version of the Mi 2, with an updated MIUI, a new snapdragon 600 SoC, and, as usual, the same price at 1999RMB. 

While the Android phones of the same period were relatively less powerful, the Mi 2s had a clear advantage at the time with excellent performance and powerful software support. And thanks to the long official support from MIUI 4 to MIUI 9, the Mi 2s has become one of the longest-lived models among all the Mi phones.

Because of its strong performance, it is still able to run some of the mainstream apps of today. Even now there are some users who haven’t given up on this model. That’s why the 2s was also known as a classic magic model by Mi fans in China, just like the iPhone 4 for Apple.

Although Mi phones have had great sales success from the Mi 1 to the Mi 2s, too many consumers complained about the lack of stock all the time, many of them started questioning Xiaomi as a ‘monkey tricking’ company that uses thirsty marketing strategies to consume users’ patience and enthusiasm. But the partial reason might be that as a startup lacking production capacity, Xiaomi didn’t have the ability to quickly respond to the huge market demand. 

Redmi 1

By the way, the first Redmi phone was released in the same year. As Xiaomi’s first sub-brand, Redmi took on the role of Xiaomi’s foothold in the budget market. For only around 120 USD, you could get a branded quality phone that was good value for money, which was a rarity in the global phone market at that time. More than 9 million pre-sales orders also proved the Redmi brand was on the right path. And the Xiaomi brand continued to build up its strength to make a real high-end flagship. 

Xiaomi Mi 3

Now coming back to the Mi 3 flagship released later the year. Xiaomi abandoned the mediocre design of the predecessors and changed it into a totally new design with a more angular appearance. It came with the global debut of the snapdragon 800 soc and an upgraded 1080P display with a 441PPI resolution. And the M3 was the first Xiaomi phone that had a non-removable rear cover. Thanks to the more integrated body, its battery capacity was improved to 3050mAh. Even with all these significant upgrades, again, Xiaomi continued the pricing strategy of starting from 1999RMB, not disappointing fans who believed they could get the phone at the amazing 1999RMB price tag. 

Clearly, it must have taken Xiaomi a lot of courage and efforts to bring such an important product at such an affordable price tag. However, the Mi 3 became a unique model in the history of Mi Phones with people’s polarized reviews. In addition to the praises about the upgrades we mentioned, some accused it of copying the industrial design of the Nokia Lumia series and complained about its poor build quality. 

Xiaomi Mi 4

In the summer of 2014, after the controversial design of Mi 3, the Mi 4 was released. For the Mi 4, Xiaomi put its focus on the phone’s design upgrades. With the slogan of ‘a steel plate’s artistic journey’, it was the first time a Mi phone used a metal stainless steel frame. And shifting from the angular style of the Mi 3, the Mi 4 returned to the design of the Mi 1 and Mi 2 series. The back cover had a special pattern design, and the whole machine got a huge boost in build quality. Unsurprisingly, 2014 was another year of big sales for Xiaomi.

In 2015, there were no updates of the Mi series. Instead, a new series was launched – the Xiaomi Note 1. As Xiaomi’s first attempt to hit the high-end market, the new Note 1 was not successful. The lack of a fingerprint reader and the four-month delay in the launch of the snapdragon 810 SoC due to overheating issues, left the Note 1 behind most competitors as soon as it went on sale. The lack of a widely praised flagship model in 2015 hinted at the oncoming darkness for Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Mi 5

In early 2016, the Mi 5 eventually came out. With its first attempt at a ceramic back cover, a white front face, a home button with a fingerprint sensor, and the latest Snapdragon 820, it was supposed to sell very well for a starting price of just 1999RMB. but the sales of the Mi 5 again was delayed by nearly eight months and it was out of stock for a long time after it went on sale. The delay affected its sales significantly, and it was the time when the brand was called out most by fans for its ‘hunger marketing’ Basically fans were frustrated that Xiaomi’s best products were not easily available for sale. 

Mi Mix 1

But fortunately, there was another heavyweight that took to the stage in 2016, the Mi Mix 1. For the first time in its history, users saw and admired Xiaomi’s industrial design capabilities on the Mix 1. It came with a full-screen design with three super-narrow bezels and a selfie camera on the chin below., which made it pretty stunning at that time.

Even today, it still looks pretty impressive. The ceramic back cover is as gentle as jade, and the camera and fingerprint reader are placed in the upper center, in line with the symmetrical aesthetic. It’s no exaggeration to say that it has to a certain extent inspired future smartphone screen design. However, the Mix 1 was stuck in the stage of being a concept phone due to the difficulties in production. It wasn’t mass-produced, so there was no way to salvage the decline in sales in 2016. In these two years, Xiaomi suffered its first setback. 

Xiaomi Mi 6

Then came April of 2017, when the phone with the best reputation ever in Xiaomi history, the Mi 6 debuted. It came with a new home button integrated with a fingerprint reader without opening a hole, and also added a telephoto camera. Besides the commendable design and the excellent build quality, the debut of Snapdragon 835 SoC also made it almost impeccable at that time.

The Snapdragon 835 was the best Android chipset in recent years with its excellent power and cooling performance. With almost no shortcomings, it was no longer priced at that familiar 1999RMB, and became the first model in the Mi series to start at more than 1999RMB. However, the 2299RMB starting price didn’t stop fans from purchasing the device. The success of the Mi 6 finally broke the price barrier of its flagships and further verified the importance of the product quality and performance. And so far, the Mi 6 is still the only Xiaomi phone that has never dropped in price from launch to exit. 

Xiaomi Mi 8

In 2018, Xiaomi skipped the Mi 7 and released the Mi 8. The Mi 8 has been controversial since its release. It did look like the iPhone. And the Xiaomi Mi 8 became the least distinctive model of the whole series. Even the infrared emitter, a standard feature that Mi series pride themselves on, was removed. Despite this, sales of the Mi 8 continued to rise because of its excellent value for money. At that time, you only needed to pay 2699RMB to get a flagship having a snapdragon 845 Soc, dual-band GPS, and infrared facial recognition for unlocking even in the dark. And more importantly, this was also the first time that Xiaomi started paying attention to the phone’s camera. Meanwhile, the camera department started to run independently to serve all the Xiaomi phones. 

Xiaomi Mi 9

In 2019, the Xiaomi Mi 9, codenamed ‘battle angel’, was launched. It featured three rear cameras, a Primary camera, a wide-angle camera and another telephoto camera, first time achieving three stages of focal length coverage. The Mi 9 scored 107 in the DXOMark test at that time, placing itself in third place. It’s also the first time that we really saw Xiaomi being praised for its camera system. Another selling point of the Mi9 was the thinness of 7.61mm and the lightweight body of 173g. With a curved glass cover, the phone did feel pretty impressive when holding in hands.

But the compromise of the Mi 9 was that the battery capacity had to be cut down to 3300mAh. The limited battery life also became the main complaint for the Mi 9, which, to some extent, affected the overall sales of the model. 

At the same time, the Xiaomi founder, Lei Jun said at the launch that the Mi 9 selling for 2999RMB was the last phone to be priced at under 3000RMB. 

Over the years, Xiaomi prepared well for the transition to the high-end market. 

Xiaomi Mi 10

As expected, the Mi 10 powered by Snapdragon 865, which started at 3999RMB, was released this spring. The Mi 10 comes with a 100MP main camera, a 90Hz curved hole-punch display, LPDDR5 RAM plus UFS 3 ROM, and, most importantly, 5G network support. However, although the price was almost twice the initial price of 1999RMB, there were fewer complaints about the Mi 10’s pricing strategy. Compared to other brand flagships, Mi 10 is still one of the most competitive models in the market in its price segment. And besides the Mi 10 itself, Xiaomi offered several models of the Mi 10 series which were developed for different market segments and regions, such as Mi 10 Pro, 10 Lite, 10T, and so on. No doubt the most famous model is the Mi 10 Ultra specially made to commemorate Xiaomi’s 10TH Anniversary. It’s almost the first Mi flagship that took an all-around lead among Android phones and had such high pricing. 

Xiaomi has been recognized as a special brand to make phones with great value for money. Although the flagship Mi series will no longer come with a mid-range price tag, the sub-brand Redmi has taken up the market of budget cost-effective phones. For the past ten years, Xiaomi’s pattern has been imitated by a number of phone brands. However, most of them failed and didn’t survive in this highly competitive industry. 

On the other hand, we do have to add that Xiaomi is not perfect. At least it’s still facing the dilemma between pursuing higher brand value and maintaining its existing user base. And no doubt the success of the Mi 10 Ultra has encouraged Xiaomi to break the dilemma. 

The Mi 11 is about to be released. And we’re really looking forward to Xiaomi bringing us a surprise. 

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Xiaomi is the only smartphone OEM to release weekly software builds for its devices. In the announcement post for this week’s builds on Mi Community China, the company confirmed the Android 11 update for a number of Xiaomi and Redmi phones from 2019.

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April. Since then, the world’s third-largest smartphone maker has been updating its devices to the latest version of its mobile software. As of now, the company’s flagship, mid-range, select budget phones have received the update. Only certain budget and older handsets are yet to get the update.

On the other hand, the 2020 premium devices that have been updated to MIUI 12 have also started receiving Android 11 update. Hence, the firm has now revealed the next batch of handsets that will be getting the latest version of Android.

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The below-mentioned smartphones will start receiving MIUI 12 beta builds based on Android 11 once the program continues after its temporary halt.

• Redmi Note 8
• Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro
• Redmi K30S Ultra
• Mi CC9 / Mi 9 Lite
• Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
• Mi 9 SE
• Mi 9
• Mi 9 Pro

That said, it is not sure when Android 11 builds will be released for the above-mentioned phones. Because the company has suspended the beta program for an unspecific period of time from next week ahead of MIUI 12.5 release.

Anyway, even after the firm starts releasing those builds, the final stable update for different regions may take time to arrive.

Note: Redmi K30 4G, POCO X2, Redmi K30 5G, Mi CC9 Pro, Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition, Mi Note 10, and Mi 10 Pro from 2019 are also eligible for Android 11 update. These handsets have been receiving MIUI 12 beta builds based on Android 11 for a few months now.

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Update: Official Video

On August 27, a day after this story was originally published, Xiaomi officially showcased Device Control in a video. It was shared by Xiaomi Smart Life profile on Weibo.

The Telegram channel who spotted the feature first claimed it to only work on Mi NoteBook Pro 15 2020. However, the person in the video attached below uses it on the newly launched Redmi G Gaming laptop.

Original Story

Ever since Xiaomi released MIUI 12 in late April, the company has been adding new features with weekly beta builds. The latest MIUI 12 beta build for Mi 10 Ultra brings an app called ”Xiaomi Device Control”, which is similar to Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration and Microsoft Your Phone.

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra to commemorate its 10th anniversary. However, the new Xiaomi Device Control app is currently only available on the former device.

This app was first reported by a Telegram channel called @miuiknoun (via XDA Developers). It only supports Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 9 and Mi NoteBook Pro 15 2020 as of now. It should be compatible with more smartphones and laptop models from the company in the coming weeks.

To use the features offered by this app, users must have another application called Mi Share PC (Mi AIoT) installed on their supported Xiaomi laptop. Once the connection is established, users can perform the following actions.

• Screen mirroring
• Transfer files between phone and PC
• Open multiple windows (instances) of the phone on PC
• Edit files on the phone directly from the PC

All these features screen Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration and Microsoft Your Phone. Hopefully, Xiaomi brings it to more devices and maybe even implement it with NFC for a seamless experience like on Huawei devices.

This MIUI feature is expected to debut in the stable channel in October after wider internal beta testing in September.

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Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12 global stable update to a number of its smartphones. According to a tweet by the official MIUI Twitter account, the update is rolling out to the Mi 9T series, Mi 9, and Redmi K20 series.

The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro are the rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively for Europe. However, since the list also mentions the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, it means the update is rolling out in India too. The Mi 9 which is Xiaomi’s 2019 flagship is also getting the update.

MIUI 12 brings a number of new features such as a new UI, new animations, Dark Mode 2.0, Super Wallpaper, new privacy settings, new themes, floating apps, and health tracking.

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Xiaomi officially announced MIUI 12 in late April and even started seeding out beta updates from the day of the conference itself. After almost two months, the company has now begun to roll out stable builds to eligible devices in its home country. Last week, it was made available for Mi 10/Mi 10 Pro. Now, this week, the availability of MIUI 12 China Stable update has been extended for handsets like Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 10 Youth, Redmi K30 5G, and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom.

MIUI 12 brings a lot of changes to Xiaomi’s Android skin as a whole. Some of the notable additions include Super Wallpapers, Privacy protection, Animated AOD+, Control Center, Dark Mode 2.0, new MIUI Camera app, and others.

It is worth noting that not all the features are available for eligible devices. For instance, phones with LCD panels don’t get the new Always-on Display option. Further, the build version also varies by handsets.

Having said that, here’s the complete list of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones that have received MIUI 12 China Stable update so far.

Globally, MIUI 12 is currently available as Stable Beta update for Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro.

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(Via 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 initially in China and even started rolling out beta builds to the eligible devices from the day of the conference itself. Later last month, the company held a separate global launch event and revealed supported internationally available devices. Now, as promised, the first batch of phones – Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro are receiving MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update.

For the unaware, Xiaomi has a unique type of MIUI build known as Stable Beta. These builds can be only installed on devices with beta-authorized Mi account signed in.

Which means these builds are meant for beta testers chosen by the company before rolling out the update to the public. However, users can bypass this limitation if their device has an unlocked bootloader with custom recovery like TWRP installed.

In most cases, Xiaomi rolls out the same build as a final stable update to the public by removing the beta Mi account authorization server side. But if the early birds happen to find critical bugs, the company would release another stable beta build and the same process would repeat.

In simpler words, the MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update, which is currently being rolled out to Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro cannot be installed by all users unless they have a custom recovery installed on their device.

Anyway, here’s the download link for the above-mentioned devices for interested users.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi adds partial screenshot feature in MIUI 12

(Via)

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Xiaomi has released a new developer version of MIUI 11 to the company’s last year flagship Xiaomi Mi 9. The latest developer update for the device with build number 20.3.19 brings a number of new features including document scan, super power saver mode, and clipboard permissions.

Although Xiaomi is currently known for its smartphones, it is the company’s MIUI Android skin that helped to build its empire. MIUI is one of the few Android skins that comes in various editions. For instance, the builds are released in the developer, beta, and stable channels. They are further differentiated by the regions where the phones are sold. Whenever the company feels to introduce new features, it is initially tested in the developer builds.

Unsurprisingly, that is what Xiaomi has done with the latest MIUI 11 developer release v20.3.19 for the Mi 9. This new build has added a variety of new features including the much-needed document scanning ability in the camera app. Users can now easily scan any type of documents easily without any third-party app and also enhance them on the go with in-built tools. Another interesting feature is the addition of clipboard permissions that prevent other apps from accessing them. This update also brings a new super power-saving mode along with fixes for several issues.

In case you are interested in knowing more, then have a look at the official changelog provided by the company. Do note that this is a rough English translation of the Chinese changelog.

Xiaomi Mi 9 – MIUI 11 Developer Edition v20.3.19 Official Changelog

• Super Power Saving
  • New Super Power Saver: Lift Wake, Screen-Off Fingerprint, etc.
• System
  • Optimize The animation effect of the era of horizontal vertical rotation on the same page
  • Fix desktop failure to slide
  • Update Google Security Patch (2020 s03) to improve system security
• Status bar, notification bar
  • Fix an issue where the status bar shows exceptions under global anti-color
• Camera
  • New Camera Document Mode Supports Auto-Crop, Black and White, Enhanced Effect Processing, and Auto-Shadow Removal
• Screen time management
  • New Device Continuous Use Reminder
• Authorization Management
  • New status bar permission id supports adding whitelists, and apps that add whitelists will not display relevant permission identities
  • New clipboard permissions to prevent applications from reading or tampering with clipboard content
  • New Multiple permission support set to “Allowed only in use” for multiple permissions support, such as location/recording/photographing/contacts/call records/calendar/reading and writing external storage
  • New Location/Recording/Photography Support Settings “Allow This”
  • New total ban on background camera rights to root out malicious app voyeurism
  • New Location/Recording/Photography Rights Show Authorization Options feature based on permission description
  • Optimize the limited frequency of sensitive behavior notifications to reduce the number of notifications
  • Fix an issue that can’t be screened due to frequent sending of sensitive behavior notifications
  • Fix an issue where the status bar permission sit couldn’t click
  • Fix issues where permission identities do not disappear immediately after permission listing is added in some versions
  • Fix an issue where deleting the corresponding app when the permission identity appears, causing the identity to disappear

UP NEXT: MIUI 12 announcement may happen next week, Alleged release timeline leaks as well

(Via)

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Xiaomi‘s latest MIUI 11 custom ROM is available on almost all known eligible Mi smartphones. The thing is, the update didn’t usher in Google‘s latest Android 10 even though there are several new features inspired by Android 10 onboard. The company has since rolled out MIUI 11 based on Android 10 for a couple of devices, including the POCO F1, Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro, Mi 9, and more. Presently, more Xiaomi phones are getting Android 10 updates as the company has reportedly started rolling out MIUI 11 based on Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, Mi MIX 3, Mi 9 SE, and Mi 8 SE.

Out of the lot, the Redmi K20 which launched outside China as Mi 9T has received the MIUI 11 global stable beta while the rest of the pack, apart from the Redmi Note 7, got the China stable beta. On its part, the Redmi Note 7 has received the Chinese closed beta.

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

These updates are indicators of the imminent release of the stable Android 10 update for most Xiaomi phones. But at present, they are early builds which means they may still harbour some bugs. However, if you are still interested in trying out MIUI 11 based on Android 10 on any of the listed devices, you can download the ROM from the link below and install it on your device. You’ll have to use a custom recovery in order to flash your phone and install these ROMs.

MIUI 11 Global stable beta for the Redmi K20/Mi 9T (Global, EEA, India)

MIUI 11 China stable beta for the Mi 8 SE

MIUI 11 China stable beta for the Mi MIX 3

MIUI 11 China stable beta for the Mi 9 SE

MIUI 11 China stable beta for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

MIUI 11 China closed beta for the Redmi Note 7

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In February 2019, Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 which was the companies latest flagship smartphone entry at the time. It arrived equipped with top-notch spec offering high-end performance. However, since then the device is now no longer available on the official Xiaomi website. The move from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer could indicate that the Mi 10 might be arriving soon.

Lei Jun, the Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi group, stated at the Xiaomi Core Supplier Conference that the company will launch 5G capable smartphones next year. The tech giant has completed its sale of 4G smartphones inventory and the removal of Mi 9 from the website is a subtle confirmation of the statement. The Mi 9 has yet to complete a year of sale and its recent delisting could also imply that Xiaomi may be looking for an early Mi 10 launch that will be capable of 5G networking.

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Recently, a Xiaomi 5G smartphone with the model number “M2001J1E” appeared at the China Quality Certification Center. It is reported that the handset in question is the latest flagship entry, the Xiaomi Mi 10. According to the certification, the Mi 10 is equipped with an “MDY-11-EB” charging model which means it supports up to 66W fast-charging. Unfortunately, finer details are still unknown and it is hard to determine exact specifications just on certification alone.

Since the Mi 9 arrived with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, the Mi 10 could also sport the latest model of the 800 series chipset. The Snapdragon 865 has yet to be officially unveiled but is likely to be included in the upcoming flagship. It is likely to feature at least a triple camera setup but will probably jump the numbers to 4 or even 5 cameras. Keep in mind, these are speculations and we will have to wait for an official announcement for confirmation.

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Xiaomi has officially announced that it has commenced Android Q internal testing for the Mi 9 models running MIUI Developer Version. The tech giant had last month pushed the Android Q Beta Priority experience version for the same device. But it was available for a selected few only. This developer version means the Android Q would be available to all users of the Mi 9 soon.

Xiaomi had earlier in June confirmed the list of smartphones that are scheduled to receive Android Q beta in the last quarter (Q4) of the year. The models5f include Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. The Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will be getting the Android Q beta in Q1 2020.

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The Mi 9 is one of Xiaomi’s best smartphones going by the design. The phone was released earlier this year running Android Pie-based MIUI 10. Android Q brings several new features but the major focus is on enhancing the privacy features for users. Users with Android Q phones will have the power to decided whether an app can access the location while it is running in the background. When an app starts accessing location data, a microphone or a camera, Android Q will show a corresponding icon in the notification bar to tell the user which app is using the permission. Android Q comes with native support for Dark Mode. This feature is currently integrated with MIUI 10.

As a reminder, the Mi 9 features a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED screen. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset. It equally comes with a 20MP selfie camera and at the rear, there is a 48MP wide-angle + 12MP + 16MP triple cameras. The device gets its juice from a 3300mAh.

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A new Xiaomi phone was recently granted 3C certification. The phone which has the model number M1908F1XE supports 45W fast charging and also 5G support. Prior to the 3C certification, the phone was certified by TENAA in July. Back then, there were speculations it might be a successor to the Mi MIX 3 but there is evidence it is not but actually a 5G version of the Mi 9.

Yesterday, Xiaomi’s Wang Teng Thomas shared a screenshot on Weibo that showed the phone was on a 5G network. This might have been the Mi MIX 3 5G but seeing as Weibo usually reveals the device used to make a post, we know it isn’t the Mi MIX 3 5G but the Mi 9. This means the Mi 9 has a 5G version and it should be announced soon.

We already know the Mi 9 5G differs from the LTE models with its support for 45W fast charging, the fastest on a Xiaomi phone. However, a new leak reveals there are more significant changes.

According to Xiaomishka.ru, a source informed them that the Mi 9 5G has some new features which are pretty interesting. First, the display is bigger and has a 2K resolution. The primary rear camera is also different and now has OIS. Last but not least, the battery capacity is bigger.

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My chinese colleague said that new Xiaomi Mi 9 5G (model M1908F1XE) should have some new features:
1) screen becomes bigger 2k
2) main shot for new plus OIS
3) battery increase

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) August 7, 2019

It appears Xiaomi is borrowing more than a leaf from Samsung whose Galaxy S10 5G packs better specs than the LTE version. The Galaxy S10 5G has a bigger display, more cameras, a bigger battery, and supports a faster-charging technology than the Galaxy S10.

There is no news yet on a release date for the Mi 9 5G but it should launch soon seeing as it has been certified by TENAA and the Chinese Communications Commission. There are reports the Mi 9 5G may be the cheapest 5G phone available in China when it launches.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 will soon receive some new features that will improve the user experience according to info from the official WeChat account. Some of these new features launched with the Xiaomi CC9 series such as Mimoji and the Sky Replacement feature in the gallery app, while others are entirely new. Below are the nine features coming to the flagship:

1. Panoramic selfie timer mode: this uses a stitching algorithm to take panoramic selfies with undistorted edges. It will come in handy when taking a group photo.
2. Always on Display Spiral Clock: the Mi 9 uses an AMOLED display and supports Always on Display. Xiaomi has added new AOD features since the phone launched and now it has announced a new clock will be available. The clock has a spiral waveform and is a delight to look at.
3. 3D Smart Gesture: the Mi 9 will support what is called 3D gestures similar to Motorola‘s “Chop Twice for Flashlight“ or “Twist for Quick Capture” Moto Actions. As shown in the gif below, you will be able to launch the camera app or the music app by drawing gestures in the air using the phone.
4. Mimoji: The Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9 saw the return of Xiaomi’s Mimoji feature. It has been revealed that the upgraded feature will also be coming to the Mi 9. Users will be able to create avatars of themselves, take photos, and even record videos.
5. Sky Replacement Filter: this also launched with the CC9 and CC9e and allows you to change the sky in your photos to any from the preset ones. There is a clear sky filter, sunset sky filter, rainbow sky filter to name a few,
6. NFC Bus Card support for more cities: the Mi 9 will increase its NFC Bus Card support to 256 cities across China and also increase support for 17 bus cards.
7. Xiao Ai Garbage Classification: To help keep the environment clean, Xiaomi’s Xiao Ai assistant will get a new feature that will allow it to be able to answer questions related to proper waste disposal.
8. Increased frame rate: The Mi 9 will support an increased frame rate of 60fps and improved graphics for games like PUBG.
9. Android Q: The Mi 9 will also get Android Q beta. Xiaomi already began recruiting testers last week and says the closed beta version may be released this week.

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Android Q is already in its fifth beta (leaked already) and this may as well be the final version before the stable release which should probably be next month. While some non-Pixel phones are already able to run a beta version, other models will have to wait until the stable version is out and manufacturers begin their own beta testing. Last month, Xiaomi released the schedule for when some of its phones will get the beta version.

The Mi 9 will be the first device to get the Android Q closed beta and that will be in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Redmi K20 Pro comes next and it will also get it in the same quarter. The list also says the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 UD, Mi MIX 2S, and Mi MIX 3 will also get it a beta version of Android Q in the fourth quarter of the year.

Xiaomi is not focusing on flagships alone as the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20 will also get Android Q beta in the fourth quarter alongside the Mi 9 SE. Owners of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will have to wait until the first quarter of 2020 to get Android Q beta. The schedule is based on Google’s current Android Q plan. So if that changes, expect Xiaomi’s schedule to also change.

The official MIUI account also announced today that it is beginning to sign up closed beta testers for the Mi 9.

Android Q brings better privacy features, support for foldable devices, a system-wide dark mode, and project mainline which allows developers to update critical parts of Android called modules without requiring a full update from the OEM. Project Mainline will be most useful in getting security updates.

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Xiaomi and its sub-brands are on a roll this year. After Redmi launched a brand new K20 series a month ago, Xiaomi revealed its new CC series yesterday. With the sheer amount of Xiaomi phones in the market, readers are often confused about how they all differ from each other. In fact, on first glance, the new Xiaomi Mi CC9 looks identical to the Xiaomi Mi 9. But don’t be deceived, they differ in more ways than you can imagine. So, in this article, let’s take a deeper look at Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9 comparison and why they differ quite significantly.

In order to understand how both the phones differ and why they are priced differently, let’s take a look at them in detail down below.

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9: Design

This is one department where both the phones are the most similar. They both share a similar form factor mainly due to the fact that their displays are identical. Both the phones feature a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080p display up front with a waterdrop notch. The notch sizes are also very similar. Coming to the back, both the phones feature a triple camera setup in an identical vertical arrangement. All these factors contribute to their similar looks.

However, their similarities end here, even in their design. To make things simple, I’ll list down the differences in the design below.

• Dimensions: Mi 9 – 157.5 x 74.67 x 7.61mm vs CC9 – 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67mm
• Weight: Mi 9 – 173g vs CC9 – 179g
• Mi 9 – Special AI button vs CC9 – No AI button
• Mi 9 – No headphone jack vs CC9 – 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Mi 9 – Special highlight on the first camera lens vs CC9 – No highlight on any camera lens
• Mi 9 – Horizontal Mi logo on the back vs CC9 – Vertical Xiaomi logo on the back
• Mi 9 – Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet vs CC9 –  White Lovers, Dark Blue, and Black

Thanks to CC9’s colors, the phone looks more vibrant and colorful than the Mi 9. And that’s exactly what Xiaomi wants. It’s aiming to portray the Mi CC9 as the smartphone for the youth, while the Mi 9 is placed as the true flagship at a bargain price. The similarities in their looks mean Xiaomi didn’t have to worry too much about coming up with a revamped design. This also makes mass production of these new models much easier.

In fact, to prove this point, just take a look at how many Xiaomi phones share this basic design and form factor – Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, Mi 9 EE, Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition, and now Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Edition.

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9: Hardware Specs

This is where Mi 9 and CC9 differ significantly. Let’s take a look at the specs one by one.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a true flagship with Snapdragon 855 on board, while the Mi CC9 is a mid-ranger at best with Snapdragon 710 on board. Further, the Mi 9 has a better rear camera setup with a set of telephoto lens for optical zoom. The Ultrawide mode should also be better on the Mi 9, thanks to a larger 16MP sensor. Unlike the Mi 9, CC9 also doesn’t support 4K 60fps video recording or 960fps slo-mo recording at 1080p. The Mi 9 flagship has an advantage in the number of LTE bands supported, adding worldwide LTE support as well.

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But the Xiaomi CC9 isn’t without its own set of unique features. For example, the phone has a larger 4030mAh battery to keep you going for an entire day. It also features a seventh-generation screen fingerprint sensor as opposed to the fifth-gen. one on the Mi 9. Another major difference is the presence of the headphone jack on the CC9. The Xiaomi Mi 9 had to ditch this port to make room for better specs.

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9: Conclusion

As you can see, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and CC9 are different in more ways than you would have imagined. The Mi 9 is targeted at users who are looking for an affordable flagship smartphone with top-end specs. On the other hand, the Xiaomi CC9 is targeted at a younger crowd who don’t want to spend a lot but are looking for a better value for money. That explains why Xiaomi decided to retain a headphone jack on the CC9 (wired headphones are cheaper) and add a better 32MP selfie camera on the front.

So if you were confused about the differences between the two models, I hope this article helps in clearing your doubts.

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As has become the tradition, AnTuTu has released a list of its top 10 Android smartphones for the month, this time for June 2019, based on performance.

Topping the list for June is the Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone with a score of 382,331 points. The Red Magic 3 is the first phone to come with a built-in cooling fan similar to the one you will find in a notebook PC. It is followed by another gaming smartphone – the Black Shark 2. Both phones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor. As a matter of fact, all the phones on the list have a Snapdragon 855 chipset under their hoods.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition takes the third spot with a score of 371021 points while the standard Mi 9 is fourth with 370884 points. The OnePlus 7 Pro and its 90Hz display claim the fifth position to make it into the top 5.

The Meizu 16S which manages to keep the bezels slim without rocking a notch or punch hole is at number 6 with 367,981 points. In what can be said to be a well-timed coincidence, the overshadowed OnePlus 7 is at number 7 with 367,718 points.

The Redmi K20 Pro is also on the list, joining the OnePlus 7 as the second phone with a pop-up selfie camera. The Redmi K20 Pro marks the first time a Redmi device will make it to AnTuTu’s top 10 list and we are pretty sure it won’t be the last.

Samsung’s Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 close the top 10 list with 361,449 points and 360327 points respectively.

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Xiaomi is blessed with an enthusiastic community ever ready to tweak their smartphones to improve its performance. One such mod was recently developed by the official MIUI community member which allows users to overclock the display on the Xiaomi Mi 9 from the standard 60Hz to a much faster 84Hz refresh rate.

Refresh rates are getting a lot of attention in the past couple of years. We’ve seen the 120Hz Razer Phone 2 as well as the OnePlus 7 Pro with a 90Hz display. As for the rest of the lot, most of them come with a 60Hz display, which is the standard among smartphones. However, with the new mod for the Xiaomi Mi 9, users are able to overclock its display to a staggering 84Hz.

In order to overclock your display on the Mi 9, you’ll need to unlock its bootloader and flash an image file to the phone’s dtbo partition. Note that the Mi 9 was built to run on a 60Hz display, so be aware that there are risks associated with flashing such a mod. But initial feedback from users seems to be pretty positive, with no major issues being reported. There are some cases of a slight green tint on the display, but it’s not very significant.

In case you are wondering why these mod features aren’t officially released, Xiaomi’s director of software, Zhang Guoquan, said that the company had to consider a lot of factors like reliability, power consumption, and user experience before releasing such features to everyone. But he added that he was grateful to the community members who work hard to improve Xiaomi phones with such mods.

In case you are interested, you can check out the official MIUI forum thread here for more information. Or just head over to this thread on XDA for a quick guide to flash the mod on your Mi 9.

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DC Dimming is one of the phrases being thrown around in the mobile industry this year. We talked about it here. The feature has been rolling out to a lot more phones that have OLED displays. OnePlus already included it in the updates it released for its new flagships and Huawei has confirmed that its P30 series will also get it. In China, the Mi 9 has now gotten DC Dimming via a new MIUI update.

Rolling out as MIUI 10.2.27.0PFACNXM, the update brings DC Dimming to the Xiaomi flagship. After the update, users will be able to turn it on via a toggle under Display settings.

The update also optimizes the lock screen, updates the security patch to May 2019, improves stability, and brings a new power optimization feature.

DC Dimming was promised for the Mi 9 back in March and was available in beta to those running the developer version of MIUI. Now that it is out of beta and rolling out in China, we expect it to also make it to global users in the next stable update.

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On Chinese e-commerce website Taobao, a seller was spotted who offers Mi 9 owners the option to bump up the battery to a maximum capacity of 9900mAh. This isn’t a modular setup like Motorola’s Moto Mods. Instead, the seller will have to install a large capacity battery with the minimum size on offer being 6500mAh on the Xiaomi flagship.

The seller also hints that after the battery swap which is called Magic change, the weight of the mobile phone will be increased by 60g. Also, the thickness of the phone will shore up by 3.4mm, but it does not affect any function and wireless charging still functions as normal.

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The Mi 9 comes with a 3300mAH battery which some consider as disappointing. But such an offer is only fit to explore when the battery is already in its dying stages. As at the time of reporting, no buyer has made a review of the product although some Mi 9 users are cautiously placing orders. For one, the battery swap will void the warranty that covers the Mi 9. Also, you get no safety guarantee about the large capacity battery that would be installed. In addition, the Mi 9 comes with 27W fast charge support and 20W wireless flash charge which is the fastest wireless charging output on a smartphone. So, even though the original battery isn’t too big, it won’t take long to recharge the cell. Moreover, the large battery will make the phone become bulky and heavier.

Even with such considerations, some users won’t mind bumping up their Mi 9 battery to such huge capacity that promises extended usage time. Would you consider upgrading your battery if you find this kind of opportunity in your region? Tell us what you think in the comments section.

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A recent listing on Jingdong (JD.com) for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition brought to light the need to properly check if the memory variant on offer for any smartphone officially exists. The Mi 9 Transparent Edition was listed with an 8GB+128GB variant but the Mi 9 Transparent edition is only available in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB memory variants.

The error was spotted by a netizen who reached out to Xiaomi‘s product director Wang Teng-Thomas to find out if such memory variant existed. The product director revealed that the Mi 9 Transparent edition with 8GB+128GB storage wasn’t produced. But then, the model was listed with a price tag of 3359 yuan, lower than the 3999 yuan price for the 8GB+256GB variant. Except Xiaomi is working on the 128GB storage variant, the listing could be fraudulent. Even the 3999 yuan price for the 256GB variant is higher than that on Xiaomi’s official website where the 8GB+256GB variant of the Mi 9 Transparent version is listed for 3699 yuan. Our check reveals the option to select 8GB+128GB variant for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has been disabled.

The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s flagship for 2019. It has an 8GB+128GB variant, as well as 6GB+128GB. The Transparent version is available in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB memory.

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Since the release of the Mi 9 flagship in February this year, the device has risen to become a popular model. The premium smartphone has courted lots of attention from fans in Europe, in addition to China and elsewhere. Xiaomi has released the model in several Europe countries, including Sweden. A Swedish tech company known as Golden Concept has produced a limited edition 24K Gold plated customized design just for the Mi 9 users!

The company is known for manufacturing customized iPhone accessories with luxurious materials such as premium leather and precious stones. The firm’s gold plated iPhone cases are reported to sell for as high as $40,000 USD. There are still buyers for these luxury-designed phones such as sports stars and celebrities who won’t find it difficult shelling out such huge sums to customize their iPhones.

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While designing gold-plated cases for iPhones isn’t strange, a 24K gold-plated Mi 9 case is very uncommon. The gesture could be an indication of the increase in popularity of the Mi brand in Europe. We won’t be surprised if someone out there snags up the luxurious phone soon. The Mi 9 customization sees the back panel gets replaced with a gold-plated case, with a dragon engraved on the panel. We don’t have the release itinerary for the custom model.

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Time and again we have seen that Xiaomi struggles to keep up with its new smartphone’s supply. Quite often you have to wait for weeks to get one unit in its flash sale. This was also evident in the case of the Xiaomi Mi 9 in China, especially in the first few weeks of its launch. On the other hand, there are smartphone companies like Vivo keeping a steady stock of its flagship like the Vivo iQOO.

Ever wondered why there’s such a big difference in supply between the two? A new report throws additional light into their manufacturing strategies.

Most smartphone companies, including big players like Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung rely on ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) for designing and manufacturing their smartphones. ODMs take care of the overall design and specifications to manufacture products that are tailored to customer requirements. This way, the companies don’t have to worry about factories or manufacturing, thereby saving cost as well as shortening the product development cycle.

According to new data, Xiaomi relies a lot on ODMs. In fact, Xiaomi’s reliance on outsourcing is said to be one of the highest among the top smartphone players in the market. Data reveals that Xiaomi outsources nearly 75% of its design and manufacturing to ODMs like Huaqin, Wingtech, and Longcheer. These three companies are the top three ODMs in the market right now, so they have the experience and expertise to churn out smartphones quickly. However, we have seen outsourcing still isn’t a guaranteed way to meet customer demand, which in its case, is quite high. That’s probably why Xiaomi struggles to ramp up production quickly in the initial high-demand period.

On the other hand, let’s take a look at a company like Vivo. This Chinese smartphone maker is doing exceptionally well in the past few months. Vivo and Huawei were the only two companies in the top 5 list that increased their Q1 2019 shipments YoY. While shipments from other companies including Xiaomi contracted in the same period. The company’s strict control over its manufacturing likely helped in stabilizing its supply.

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According to the report, Vivo is the only company that is completely self-reliant for designing and manufacturing its smartphones. So, when iQOO had an initial supply shortage, the company could quickly work with its factories to fix the supply gap. While the initial investment in setting up its own factories could have been quite high, the move seems to be paying off.

Since Vivo takes care of its own design and manufacturing, it has managed to establish strong direct relationships with essential component supplies. This ensures that the company has a competitive edge even when high-quality component supply could be tight. The company is already pioneering a lot of technological innovations. Next-gen features such as in-display sensors, a port-less and hole-less smartphone, and even the world’s first all screen smartphone, Vivo Nex, came from this Chinese tech giant.

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Meanwhile, companies like Nokia and OPPO have reportedly increased their reliance on ODMs to meet their manufacturing needs. Interestingly, Lenovo outsources nearly 85% of its manufacturing, even more than Xiaomi. Even LG has given 50% of its manufacturing to ODMs.

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One generally proven way to salvage a phone that fell inside water is to switch off the phone and remove the battery where possible, and then to keep the phone inside a sack of rice. The heat generated by the rice grains inside the sack dries up the wet phone and in most cases, the phone starts working again. Li Weixing GM of Xiaomi Internet recently discovered a new way to dry a wet Mi 9 that may have dropped inside water accidentally.

Sharing the tip on Weibo, Weixing hinted that he accidentally dropped his Mi 9 unit inside the water and was in a hurry to leave the house that the rice option wasn’t feasible. He even continued using the phone while at work but the touchscreen sensor wasn’t responsive. He placed the phone under the sun and played music at the same time. Apparently, the vibration of the speaker generated the exchange of air between the inside and outside of the phone and before sunset, the phone was working fine.

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Xiaomi phones are not officially launched with an IP rating indicating they are waterproof but the tech giant usually crafts its flagship and premium mid-range phones with features that help protect the internals. The Mi 9 is no exception, as it comes wrapped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 at the back and Glass 6 at the back. Even though the Gorilla Glass is for waterproofing, it adds some level of water resistance to the phone. So, it is difficult to encourage anyone to try this with a phone that doesn’t have any sort of water resistance. You might end up frying the internals by keeping it on.

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There are already a bunch of official cases for the Xiaomi Mi 9 owners can choose from. Yesterday, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun revealed a new one called the RUOK (read as Are You Ok) case.

The RUOK case has a two-color design available in five different color variants similar to the Lei Jun custom cases released earlier this month. The case which is made from a lightweight PC material is inspired by the CEO’s famous words at a product launch in India back in 2015.

The CEO, whose English speaking skills were less than average as at then, had told the audience they would get the Mi Band for free. In a bid to gauge their enthusiasm, he repeatedly asked: “Are you OK?”. That part of the launch became a meme on Chinese social media overnight. Now Xiaomi has made a phone case for the Mi 9 based on the occurrence.

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The Mi 9 RUOK case is priced at ¥49 (~$7) on the official Mi online store and will go on sale today, April 30. Do note that the listing has only the purple variant available for purchase.

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The 2019 flagship model from popular Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, talking about the Mi 9 was first announced in China in February. Xiaomi has also released the device in a number of other markets. Now, the device will be hitting the UK market on April 30. The device will reportedly be sold on Vodafone as well as Mi.com and the Mi store in London.

The device will be available in the UK market in two storage versions, 64GB and 128GB with the 64GB version coming with a price tag of £499. The 128GB variant will have a £549 price tag. At these prices, we believe this is the 6GB RAM variant. For now, only the Black variant will be available in the UK when it finally goes on sale later today.

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As a reminder, the Mi 9 packs a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The top of the display has a U-shaped waterdrop notch housing a 10MP selfie shooter. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset coupled with 6/8 GB RAM. The Mi 9 also sports triple rear sensors comprised of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultrawide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. It runs Android 9 Pie with Xiaomi’s MIUI 10 running atop and is backed by a 3,300mAh battery. It is the first handset which offers Qualcomm Quick Charge Wireless and Qi Wireless standard 20W charging technology.

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Earlier this year, we reported Xiaomi established an African Regional Department to take on Transsion Holdings, the current king of the smartphone market in Africa. Nigeria is one of the major markets in the continent and Xiaomi has announced it has a product launch scheduled for April 24 in Lagos.

The official Facebook account shared a teaser poster for the event. The poster shows a silhouette of a phone and two major landmarks in the city of Lagos. We believe the phone in the image is the Mi 9.

The original image is a bit dark but when we brightened it up the triple rear cameras on the back of the phone became visible. Xiaomi currently has three phones with triple rear cameras – the Mi 9, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and the Mi 9 SE. Only the Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE have global variants at the moment which rules out the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, but the next proof confirms it is the Mi 9 and not the Mi 9 SE.

The official Xiaomi Nigeria Twitter account shared photos taken at the manufacturer’s 9th-anniversary celebration. The watermark for two of the pictures shows they were taken with the Mi 9. Since Xiaomi officials in Nigeria already have the phone, it only makes sense it is the one they plan to announce at the event

Happy belated 9th Birthday to Mi!
You guys are truly what keep us going! We are so flattered to have Mi fans around Nigeria celebrate this special occasion with us. Retweet if you spot yourself in these pictures #XiaomiNigeria #HappyBirthdayToMi #9thBirthday pic.twitter.com/G7Rz8DtBT9

— Xiaomi Nigeria (@XiaomiNigeria) April 11, 2019

It is exciting to see Xiaomi’s first major product launch in Nigeria isn’t an entry-level phone but its latest flagship.

But the launch on April 24 isn’t only for the Mi 9. The other two pictures from the 9th-anniversary celebration were taken with the Redmi Note 7, the first phone from Redmi, a company which was originally a line of Xiaomi smartphones. Redmi is now a standalone business which not only makes phones but even announced a washing machine last month.

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While these are the two products we are pretty sure about, we won’t be surprised if there are more products announced at the event. We expect to see the Mi Power Bank 3 and a couple of other mobile accessories.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphone of the year — Mi 9 earlier this year in February. While the phone went on sale soon after its launch, the company struggled to meet the customers’ demand.

However, Xiaomi recently said that the company has worked out a solution to increase its production and optimized its supply chain to meet the demand of the Mi 9. Now, the company says that it has managed to sell over 1.5 million units of Mi 9.

So, in order to celebrate this milestone of selling over 1.5 million units of Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone, the company made three custom cases of Mi 9 for the company’s CEO Lei Jun in vibrant colors — Blue, Red, and Yellow.

All three variants of the phone case for Mi 9 made for Lei Jun has the same design template. On top of the color, there’s a Black colored vertical strip on the left side featuring the text that names “LEIJUN” and “Mr. LEI” in bold letters.

To remind you of the phone’s specs, the Xiaomi Mi 9 comes with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, Gorilla Glass 6 and in-display fingerprint reader. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes in two variants — 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

It is equipped with 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup on the back and features a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device. It packs a 3,300mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging and 20W wireless charging.

Read More: Xiaomi executive reveals that Mi 9 camera module yield issues led to the phone’s shortage

The Xiaomi Mi 9 comes in colors like Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, and Piano Black. The base model of the Mi 9 is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$447) and the top-end Transparent Edition with 12GB RAM costs 3,999 Yuan (~$596).

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Xiaomi was officially founded on April 6, 2010. This means that the Chinese giant turned 9 today, and during this time, Xiaomi has become one of the best smartphones manufacturers in the world. Considering how the company started from scratch, this is indeed a tremendous achievement.

Currently, the company is in the top 4 smartphones manufacturers in the world and it is registering a huge and constant growth year-over-year. In just a few years, Xiaomi passed from being a Chinese-based company to a global giant, and now it ships millions of devices per month.

Here, you can find our selection of the best and most innovative Xiaomi phones released in the last two years.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G deserves the first spot in this selection as it is the world’s first 5G-enabled smartphone ever announced. It is not the first one which hit the market as Samsung Galaxy S10 5G debuted in South Korea on April 5, but it will be available in the global market starting from next month. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset which is paired with a Snapdragon X50 5G modem. It is a single-mode modem (it needs an additional modem to support 4G, 3G, and 2G networks, that is the Snapdragon X24 in this case) which can reach peak download speeds up to 5 Gbps with the mmWave technology.

Xiaomi Mi 9

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is the first Xiaomi phone to support fast wireless charging with a power of 20W. So, besides being able to fully charge with blazing speeds through Quick Charge 4+ and a USB-C cable, it even charges in a very quick way wirelessly. The Mi 9 is also one of the most affordable devices to come with the best Qualcomm’s chipset: the Snapdragon 855. It is not a 5G phone unlike the Mi Mix 3 5G, but it costs just €450 in the global market. Despite its incredibly affordable price, it has one of the best camera departments out there: a triple setup with a 48 MP main sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens. It was ranked in the top 5 inside DxOMark’s camera phones chart.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S deserves a mention for being the first Xiaomi flagship phone to really feature a flagship-grade camera. Until its release, lots of people were complaining about the scarce camera potentialities of the company’s flagships and every expert who wanted to shoot great photos with an Android handset opted for other manufacturers such as Samsung and Huawei. But with the Mi Mix 2S things totally changed. Finally, it was possible to get a flagship-killer with an affordable price without sacrificing on amazing photos. And through the updates over time, the phone has got even better! In case you forgot, the Mi Mix 2S is equipped with a 12 MP dual camera with OIS and 2x optical zoom.

Xiaomi Black Shark

With Black Shark, Xiaomi officially debuted in the gaming phones sector. The Black Shark, made in cooperation with a third-party company supported by Xiaomi, was essentially the affordable alternative to the Razer Phone, alias the world’s first gaming smartphone. Despite being an affordable device, it came with a flagship-class Snapdragon 845 SoC and amazing performance, as well as a very advanced cooling system. It even supports a dedicated external controller. And the listing price is just €400 ($450).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

A few months ago, Xiaomi decided to split its core smartphone business and its whole Redmi line-up by transforming Redmi in a sub-brand, just like Huawei did with Honor (and Oppo with Realme). Redmi Note 7 was the first smartphone released after Redmi became independent from the main company. And the Redmi Note 7 hit the shelves with one of the most interesting price tags of 2019. Just €179 (globally) for the base version for a phone that is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset and sports a 48 MP dual camera, as well as a huge 4000 mAh battery! Do you know any device with a better value for money at the same price? Let us know in the comment box below.

Xiaomi Mi A1

With the Mi A1, Xiaomi embraced the Android One program for the first time. This device belongs to the only Xiaomi midrange line-up containing smartphones without MIUI installed. It comes with Android One out of the box: a stock Android version supported directly by Google with constant and fast updates. Thanks to this device, customers were able to break free from all MIUI’s customizations, bloatware, and preinstalled apps. The phone was also released in a version with MIUI for the Chinese market: the Mi 5X. But the Mi A1 turned out to be one of the company’s best-sellers in that year.

• Read More: Mi’s next Android One phones (possibly Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite) will have in-display fingerprint scanners

Xiaomi Redmi Go

While Xiaomi Mi A1 is the first company’s phone with Android One, the Redmi Go is the first with Android Go. In case you don’t know, it is an enlightened version of Google’s operating system with toned down apps which takes less storage and fewer system resources, so it is able to run smoothly even on devices with low-end or outdated hardware (it can be used with only 512 MB of RAM!). So, the Redmi Go allows people to get a smooth and performing device while spending less than 100 bucks. And it still comes with an HD display and a long-lasting battery.

• RELATED: Xiaomi lets the media in on the rigorous tests the Mi 9 undergoes with a tour of Foxconn’s production factory

As you can see, Xiaomi devices evolved a lot in the last years, a lot of new line-ups were born and we saw a lot of best-sellers.

We can’t imagine the smartphone industry would have been the same without Xiaomi and its smartphones. Thank you Xiaomi! And Happy Birthday!

Which is your most favorite Xiaomi phone ever? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Xiaomi recently launched its flagship smartphone — Mi 9, which comes with an impressive set of features and specifications given its price tag. While the phone’s demand has been high ever since it went on sale soon after its launch, the company hasn’t been able to meet the supply with demand.

However, the company has been making every efforts to make sure that it manages to meet the demand. It recently revealed that the supply of Mi 9 will certainly exceed 1.5 million units by the end of March.

Now, Xiaomi’s executive has revealed why the company wasn’t able to meet the demand of the Mi 9 smartphone. He says that the issue was with the production of the Mi 9’s rear camera module which features three sensors with the 6P lens, which has a complex system. He adds that the production of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition’s camera module is even more difficult.

However, he said that the Foxconn’s production line for the Mi 9 has sorted out all the issues. It is working in two shifts and is currently able to produce over a million units of the smartphone in a month. Thus, the company will now be able to meet the customer’s demand for Mi 9 from this month.

This news comes on the heels of the announcement from the company which claims that it has sold over 1 million units of Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship smartphone in just a month since its launch in February 2019.

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 9 comes with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, Gorilla Glass 6 and in-display fingerprint reader. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes in two variants — 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

It is equipped with 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup on the back and features a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device. It packs a 3,300mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging and 20W wireless charging.

Read More: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun promises a revamped MIUI; will remove inappropriate ads and fix other issues

The Xiaomi Mi 9 comes in colors like Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, and Piano Black. The base model of the Mi 9 is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$447) and the top-end Transparent Edition with 12GB RAM costs 3,999 Yuan (~$596).

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Xiaomi has announced a special edition Mi 9 today. The Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition is practically a Mi 9 Transparent Edition with “ROY” engraved on the back. It also comes in a special retail box with special gifts and accessories.

The limited edition Mi 9 comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has custom themes and comes with a Roy Wang grip case, a signed picture, a theme card, and a limited edition collection certificate.

The Mi 9 Roy Wang Limited Edition will sell for ¥3599 (~$536), slightly lesser than the 8GB + 256GB Mi 9 Transparent Edition which is supposed to go on sale later this month.

The 8GB + 256GB version of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has a 48MP f/1.75 primary camera and not an f/1.47 aperture like the 12GB version. There is a chance the Roy Wang Limited Edition has an f/1.75 aperture too.

The rest of the specs are the same irrespective of the variant you buy. You get a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. There is a Snapdragon 855 processor under the hood and a 3300mAh battery with support for 20W wireless fast charging and 27W wired fast charging.

On the back of the phone sits a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor. The Mi 9 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, a dedicated AI assistant button, an IR port, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Brown Bear Limited Edition launched for 2,499 Yuan (~$372)

The limited edition phone will be available for purchase April 9 on the official Mi online store.

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition can be called the successor to last year’s Mi 8 Explorer Edition. Just like the Mi 8 EE, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has a see-through glass back that shows the “internals” of the phone. The phone which went on sale this month is already shipping to owners. Below are unboxing photos which of the phone and it has an important surprise.

When the Mi 9 launched, a review by Gsmarena revealed the phone ships with an 18W charger and not a 27W charger which the phone supports. If you want the 27W charger, you will have to purchase the 20W wireless charger bundle which includes the 27W charger and the 20W wireless charging pad.

For the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, unboxing photos shared by ITHome shows the phone ships with the 27W charger, so you don’t need to spend extra to get it. However, you still have to buy the 20W wireless charger separately. The 27W charger supports 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.25A, and 20V/1.35A power ratings.

Apart from the difference in design, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has an 8GB RAM + 256GB version which won’t be available for purchase until April. Another major difference is the primary camera. The 48MP sensor on the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has an f/1.47 aperture while the regular Mi 9’s 48MP sensor has an f/1.8 aperture. The rest of the specs are the same.

READ MORE: Xiaomi will release 20 cool new products on April 1 ahead of Mi Fan Festival

The Mi 9 Transparent Edition is a beautiful phone and while the internals you see is not real, save for the wireless charging coil, it will still turn heads when you pull it out of your pocket.

Buy Link: Get Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition on Giztop

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A new white colour variant for the Mi 9 flagship has been spotted on China’s microblogging website Weibo. The live photo of the variant was shared by a user who apparently had the opportunity to meet with the device. The white variant looks beautiful and would have been a hot-selling model if not that it may never be released. According to Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas, the white variant is a pre-production model which was later cancelled. The Xiomi exec hinted that the company has no plans to introduce any new colour to the Mi 9 anytime soon. Too bad we may never see this variant enter the market but it looks cool with a holographic finish. The Mi 9 is presently available in holographic blue, purple, deep space gray and a transparent version. The three colour option are available in the 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB storage variants.  The transparent version has 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB storage options.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses a 20MP selfie camera. The display panel is supplied by Samsung and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6. Under the hood, it runs a Snapdragon 855 processor. The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The first camera with the holographic ring around it is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The main sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. Other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port, and a USB Type-C port.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Vivo IQOO Camera Comparison: It’s a Close Battle

Xiaomi is holding a launch event on April 1 and the Mi 9 Roy Wang variant is expected to drop but who knows, Xiaomi might spring a surprise with the white variant. The Mi 9 is already available via Mi Home stores for physical purchase in China.

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Xiaomi‘s latest flagship Mi 9 series has been plagued by inadequate stock since the phone was launched last month. That has necessitated the company to ramp up its production, with Lei Jun even promising to handle a screwdriver in order to speed up the production process. Looks like the Mi 9 is back in stock as Xiaomi has scheduled another round of flash sale for tomorrow (March 30). 

We expect the sales to wrap up as soon as it begins. It could take up to a month before the device will become available on open sales in China. But for now, Xiaomi is plagued with a shortage of stock on all models of the Mi 9. We do hope that the company find a way to ramp up its production in order for the models to be available in large quantity soon after launch.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Vivo IQOO Camera Comparison: It’s a Close Battle

As a reminder, Xiaomi Mi 9 sports a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. The display panel is supplied by Samsung and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6. Under the hood, it runs Snapdragon 855 processor and is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is equally an 8GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage too. The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The first camera with the holographic ring around it is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The main sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor and comes with a bunch of modes including AR avatars and an integration with TicTok. Other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port, and a USB Type-C port.

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Last month, Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphone — Mi 9, which offers high-end specs at comparatively lower pricing than other flagship smartphones from leading brands. The Chinese company is even working on solving its supply chain issues.

Today, the company has confirmed that it is again partnering with Roy Wang and will launch the Mi 9 Roy Wang Custom Edition in China on 1st April. Previously, the company had launched the Roy Wang Custom Edition phone case.

Also, in a user query on Weibo regarding the Pro edition of the Mi 9 smartphone, Wang Teng, Product Director at Xiaomi said “giving time will definitely do it”, hinting that the Pro model of the flagship smartphone is also in the works. However, do note that this is not yet confirmed by Xiaomi.

Coming to the specifications, the Mi 9 packs a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. The display panel is supplied by Samsung and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6. Under the hood, it runs Snapdragon 855 processor and is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There is also an 8GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage too. The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The first camera with the holographic ring around it is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom.

The next sensor is the primary camera – a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor and comes with a bunch of modes including AR avatars and an integration with TicTok.

It comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner which is 25% faster than the previous generation. It has NFC with NXP’s new SN100T chip for faster transaction speeds, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port, and a USB Type-C port.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9X full specifications and price information leaked ahead of its launch next month

The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,300mAh battery. It comes with support for 27W fast-charging which allows you to charge the phone from empty to 70% in just 30 minutes.

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Xiaomi had launched its flagship smartphone — Mi 9 last month in China. Following that, the phone was launched globally during the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.

While the smartphone has been available for sale in China through the flash sale model, it’s not easy to get hands on the device because the company hasn’t been able to match the demand. The phone went on sale in China on 26th February and its pricing starts at ¥2999 (~$447).

Now, the company has officially released the financial report for the year 2018. Additionally, the company has also revealed regular revenue figures and the report mentions the Xiaomi Mi 9 and its production capacity. It says that the supply of Mi 9 will certainly exceed 1.5 million units by the end of this month.

The Mi 9 packs a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. The display panel is supplied by Samsung and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6. Under the hood, it runs Snapdragon 855 processor and is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There is also an 8GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage too. The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The first camera with the holographic ring around it is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom.

The next sensor is the primary camera – a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor and comes with a bunch of modes including AR avatars and an integration with TicTok.

It comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner which is 25% faster than the previous generation. It has NFC with NXP’s new SN100T chip for faster transaction speeds, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port, and a USB Type-C port.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Transparent Edition makes way for the new model as the phone is no longer available

The phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,300mAh battery. It comes with support for 27W fast-charging which allows you to charge the phone from empty to 70% in just 30 minutes.

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Xiaomi’s Mi 8 transparent edition turned out to be quite popular among fans, all thanks to its unique see-through back design. Naturally, when Xiaomi announced the new Mi 9 lineup earlier this year, we got a new Mi 9 transparent edition as well. However, it looks like the company has finally decided to remove last year’s Mi 8 transparent edition from its official channels.

IThome was first to spot that the old model was no longer available to purchase on the company’s website. A simple search revealed that only its cases were left for purchase. Even on JD.com, it was found that the old model was nowhere to be seen. So it’s quite clear that Xiaomi decided to scrap the old model in favor of the new one.

In case you don’t know, the transparent back on both the Mi 8 and Mi 9 models doesn’t really show the internals of the phone. Unlike the transparent HTC U12+ which did reveal some of its parts, Xiaomi’s take on this design is to fake the internals. This means that what you see on the back is just another design element that’s placed below the glass.

The new Mi 9 transparent model comes with an even fancier design. And, if you don’t mind that it’s a fake design, then it’s definitely something that will stand out of the crowd. Of course, you’ll have to shell out a lot more for the transparent edition, and currently, it retails for nearly $600, that is, if you can get hold of one in a flash sale.

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When the company was young, it was understandable that it could have issues with production and supply chain and the company had no choice but to go with the flash sale route because of supply vs demand problem. But now the company has means to solve that issue, then why is it still relying on the flash sale model? The company’s recently launched flagship device — Xiaomi Mi 9 is available through the flash sale and it’s very difficult for the users to purchase the device.

Well, we now know the answer. Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng accidentally revealed in a group that the flash sale model is a strategic decision. If there is a lot of stock of a particular product, there’s no “premium” for that device in the offline market to sell and people will rely only on the online sales. Thus, the company would have to bear a huge loss.

While there are other reasons for the flash sale model, including production capacity and supply chain. However, the company also seems to be employing tacting like flash sale to create demand for the smartphone, which can then be available for purchase through offline channels with a premium on top of its price.

If the company decides to stock up as every other company does, the offline premium market will not exist. The phones are also available on premium through third-party online resellers. While users can’t get their hands on the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone easily, the phone can be found on major Chinese reselling websites at a premium cost.

Read More: Xiaomi is looking to set the trend for 18 months of warranty in the mobile phone industry

People are now frustrated with the flash sale model as it robs the genuine buyers the chance of owning the device. However, with the competition increasing against Xiaomi and with many other similar options to choose from, users will shift to another brand if Xiaomi’s products are not easily available. So, what do you think about the flash sale model?

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was supposed to be available for purchase on Thursday, March 14, but it was canceled due to insufficient stock to warrant making it available for purchase.

Xiaomi‘s CEO, Lei Jun, announced yesterday that the phone will now go on sale on Tuesday, March 19. The Mi 9 SE will be available alongside the Mi 9 which already had its first sale but is still short on supply. There is no news yet of a new date for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition.

He also said in the post that he will join the production line if they are not able to meet the target of 1 million units of the Mi 9 series within the first month.

The Mi 9 SE is the cheapest of the three phones in the Mi 9 series and also the least powerful. However, it does pack some punch too. It is the first smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 712 processor which is the most powerful mid-range chipset currently.

READ MORE: Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Go in India on March 19

The Mi 9 SE has an AMOLED display like the Mi 9 but its smaller at 5.97-inches. It is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 and has a Dot Drop notch. It comes with 6GB of RAM with 64GB or 128GB of built-in storage. On the back are three cameras – a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP telephoto sensor; while the selfie camera is a 20MP sensor. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 3070mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie out of the box. Price for the 64GB version is ¥1999 (~$298) while the 128GB version is ¥2299 (~$342).

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Xiaomi‘s latest models, specifically the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9 Transparent Edition were scheduled to go on sale in China on Thursday, March 14 2019. But in the dying minutes, the Chinese company cancelled the sales. In an announcement made on its official sales platform, the Chinese tech giant cited insufficient stock as the reason for the cancellation of what would have been the second round of sales since the models were launched.

Xiaomi’s products are usually highly sought after. Besides, the company recently admitted that its production process needed to be streamlined in order to ramp up available stock. The company recently disclosed that it was embarking on in-house training in order to boost production. Xiaomi’s CEO had even assured fans that he would personally handle the screwdriver to participate in the process of assembling the smartphones so that there would be adequate stock. Apparently, we are yet to start seeing the result of these moves.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Note 3 survives being smashed twice by car tires

It is possible that Xiaomi is trying to avoid a situation where only about 200,000 units will be available and the models will be out of stock only seconds after going on sale. The company has apologized to fans and did hint that all staff on its production line are doing their best to get enough units ready for the next sales. The models will go on sale again on March 19 which is just a couple of days away.

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