Last week, on 25th October, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced its next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It is the first smartphone to feature a magnetic slider design with full-screen display. Today, the phone is officially available for purchase through Xiaomi’s online store and Mi Home stores across China.

The Mi MIX 3 comes in four variants based on the memory configuration. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs 3,299 Yuan (~$474) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,599 Yuan (~$518). On the other hand, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$575).

While the phone was announced in three enticing color options — Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue, but it seems that the phone is currently available in only Black color. There’s also another variant of the phone which packs 10GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and costs 4,999 Yuan (~$719), but it’s not yet up for sale.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Mi MIX 3 features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

Mi MIX 3 is equipped with two magnetic components underneath the display that enables the sliding mechanism which can also be customized to launch different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, among others. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

As for the camera, there’s a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front side also features two camera sensors and an LED flash — a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual selfie snappers are equipped with AI capabilities for capturing beautified selfie shots.

The phone comes loaded with MIUI 10 which is based Android 9 Pie operating system and also comes with the company’s Xiao AI voice assistant, which the company claims can now understand 7 dialects. There’s also a dedicated button to trigger the voice assistant.

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Connectivity options include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, dual-band GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

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Today is a special day for Xiaomi and Meizu fans, as both, the companies are coming with their new devices. Xiaomi is going to launch much-awaited Mi Mix 3 with a slider design and other high-end specs. On the other hand, Meizu will announce its Meizu M8 at a launch event in China.

Xiaoami Mi Mix 3 launch event details and live stream

Today, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is making an official debut at a launch event at Forbidden City in Beijing, China at 14:00 Beijing Time (11:30 IST/ 7:00 GMT). Xiaomi’s Lei Jun explained the motive behind choosing the Forbidden city to launch Mi Mix 3. As according to him the place is itself a fusion of technology and art which reflects Mi Mix 3’s features. Users can watch live stream of the whole event over here.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is coming with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It is the world’s first smartphone to carry 5G support along with 10 GB of RAM. There are multiple ram variants like 6GB/8GB and 10 GB. It features a display of 6.5 inches having a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. In the camera department, Xiaomi has 12+20 megapixels of the dual shooter which can capture lots of light in the night time also. On the front, there is a 24-megapixel dual camera for selfies and video calling.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

Meizu M8 launch event details and live stream

Meizu M8 is also ready to surprise the users by launching Meizu M8 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Unlike Xiaomi, Meizu has just stuck to online live stream after their offline event was canceled due to some issues with the venue. Interested users can head over to the live stream link to watch the launch of Meizu M8 on October 25 at 19:30 hours.

Meizu M8 is coming with a 6.2-inch full HD+ display with 3210 mAh battery. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with different RAM variants of 4/6GB. It is featured with a 20-megapixel camera on the front while 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera shooter sits on the rear side.  It is expected to retail at the price of 1000-1500 yuan (~$144-$216). It will be made available in two different colors of purple and blue.

• Read More: Meizu M8 Lite full specifications listed on TENAA

Pricing details of Meizu M8

• Meizu M8 4GB+64GB is priced at 1598 yuan;
• Meizu M8 6GB+64GB is priced at 1798 yuan;
• Meizu M8 6GB+128GB is priced at 1998 yuan;

As the launches are just a few hours away, let’s wait and watch what both the companies have to offer in their latest products.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is scheduled for launch on October 25 at 14:00 hours in Beijing’s Palace Museum located in the Forbidden City. Today, it’s first night camera sample has been revealed, which looks super crisp and saturated even in a low light environment. It brings back the focus on Mi Mix 3’s ability to capture images in the night with its dual rear cameras. There’s also a front-facing 24-megapixel sensor dual cameras supporting slo-mo video recording at 960 frames per second.

Looking at the camera sample above, it can be seen that the camera quality has been improved drastically in the Mi Mix 3. The sample is giving us a hint that Mi Mix 3 camera will break all the records of Xiaomi devices. Further, full details are visible in the picture without any kind of noise. Xiaomi’s new flagship could feature noise surpressing algorithms like most high end devices of 2018.

The significant change in Xiaomi devices camera quality is a result of the formation of a dedicated camera unit in Xiaomi. It focuses on camera development across all the Xiaomi devices. It has led Xiaomi to achieve 98-100 points in DxOmark ratings.

Additionally, it will carry a sliding design with a full view display of 6.39-inches giving the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It carries 100% screen-to-body ratio with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. There will be an on-screen fingerprint sensor under AMOLED display with multiple RAM variants. It will be the world’s first commercial 5G (company is marketing it as 5G speeds) smartphone and is also the first 10 GB RAM device (not really after Black Shark Helo launch).

It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 GPU. There will be a dedicated Xiao AI button on Mi Mix 3 as like of Samsung’s Bixby button on Galaxy S phones. It is expected to be priced at 3799 Yuan (~$547) in China.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

It would be interesting to know the features of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 at the launch event tomorrow. How many of you are eagerly waiting for it?

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As with other devices and manufacturers, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will also get a special edition along with the sliding design. The Chinese electronics maker has spilled some beans on the special edition of the Mi Mix 3. As per the latest post on Weibo, Xiaomi is talking about specially customized version including an artistic edition. However, we don’t have exact details about this special edition.

We expect this special edition to carry the reported 10GB of RAM. Since past week, Xiaomi is teasing the upcoming Mi Mix 3 almost every day. In every teaser, we get to know about the unknown features of the forthcoming bezel-less yet slider powered Mi Mix 3.

The new sliding feature will bring various functions like opening a camera, doing transactions and much more. It will carry a 24-megapixel dual front camera with flash at the front side. While on the rear, the mobile will come with a 16 MP + 13 MP camera Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor supporting a resolution of 4616 x 3464 Pixels. Further, there will be an on-screen fingerprint sensor with a full view display. It is touted to be the first commercial smartphone to have 5G support. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be the first Android smartphone to host 10GB of RAM on board.

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Additionally, there will be a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope.

How many of you are eagerly waiting for the Mi Mix 3? What are your expectations from the device? Share your useful thoughts via comments below.

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Since yesterday, Xiaomi started teasing the upcoming Mi Mix 3 with its different innovations. First, Xiaomi revealed that it will come with 5G support and will be the world’s first smartphone to carry 10GB RAM. Xiaomi officially confirmed the news via official Weibo handle by touting it as “world’s first 5G commercial mobile phone.” These are the exciting features that come along with the sliding camera tech and full-screen display. We expect more teasers from Xiaomi in the upcoming eight days before the Mi Mix 3 launch.

Yesterday, Xiaomi teased the 5G support with a whopping 10 GB RAM in a different way, but it was not confirmed what Xiaomi was trying to say. Today, by posting some new posters on social media, Xiaomi has confirmed these features and is on the verge to make Mi Mix 3 as the world’s first 5G commercial smartphone. Also, it will be the world’s first smartphone to rock with 10GB of RAM.

It seems there are plenty more intuitive features that are present on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. We have to wait for the official launch or teasers to get some information about those.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 specs

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 could be tucked underneath with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Soc coupled with 10 GB of RAM.  It will bring advanced 3D facial recognition system via its front-facing camera. A full view display having a bezel-less design, in-display fingerprint and high screen ratio are embedded in the device.

• Read More: Official: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to launch on October 25 in Beijing

The flagship device from Xiaomi is coming our way on October 25 in China. As per a recent leak, the launch event will take place at the Nanjing Sports Centre. Do note that Meizu is also expected to release a new phone on the same day most likely its Meizu X8 model.

What else are you expecting from the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3? Share your thoughts via the comments form below. Stay tuned with us for more!

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It seems Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 launch date is nearing as the company president, Lin Bin has announced about it on Weibo. He says that it is incomparable with a whole new concept and will release in October. He added a photo of the sliding phone with a dual camera and 100% display, which is reported to be the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.  Further, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun also responded to speed up the mass production and conveyed a message to production teams to get ready for huge sales by October.

Now, as the October is midway, the Mi Mix 3 official handle on Weibo posted a smiley face, which speculated that the Xioami Mi Mix 3 is coming soon. Xiaomi’s whole fleet on Weibo responded and collaboratively said that the Xiaomi is readying for a major announcement.

Even third-party sources like @TechNavvi on twitter posted some pictures of the alleged Mix 3 tempered glass. Similarly, it has appeared on various certification agencies giving us hint that it is coming our way.

Recently, a countdown page for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 appeared on the m.sogou.com website. There we found it featured to carry Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6.4 inches of display and a dual camera sensor on the rear side.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Specs

Additionally, as per old rumours, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is expected to carry a Qualcomm processor with 6/8 GB of RAM variants. It will feature a sliding design with 100% body-to-screen ratio. It will be one of the largest smartphones from Xiaomi in-terms of screen-to-body size.  The handset is also expected to feature a 3D structured light module for 3D facial recognition. There will be a 16MP + 13MP dual camera on the rear while 20MP sensor will be present on the front side.

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According to a recent listing on Xiaomi.shop store, Xioami Mi Mix 3 will feature an 8 GB RAM with an inbuilt 128GB storage and at the price tag of 29,990 rubles (~$452).

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Unlike the Xiaomi Mix 2s, which didn’t change much in design than its predecessor, Mi Mix 3 is going to get a full makeover with a sliding design. The new look can be seen via various rumors and leaks in the past few months. Today, as per the new screenshot it is revealed that both the LEX and Mi Mix 3 phones could have a dedicated Xiao AI (company’s own AI assistant) button on the left side. Although no official announcement has been made, it is based on the leaked images via Weibo. We haven’t heard about the LEX model yet, but doesn’t it sound similar to a phone that we know already (NEX?).

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and LEX both will feature the Xiao AI button which can be used to wake up the device on a single press. There are some more functions that the dedicated button will be able to perform. Users can ask any question from AI assistant by pressing and holding the button until the command ends. Xiaomi has also added a feature to add a customized function on the double press of the dedicated button.

If the new leaked screenshot is to be believed, the Mi Mix 3 will be a more refined phone with an enriched AI experience.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Specs

Additionally, there are some rumors that the new device will carry support for  5G network. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will carry true full-screen display with a camera and other sensors mounted on the slider. It will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 onboard coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It could come in different memory combinations of 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, 6gB RAM + 128GB memory and 8GB RAM + 256 GB of storage.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is said to be equipped with a rear dual 20-megapixel camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and EIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). It should support wireless charging and in screen fingerprint recognition too. It is expected to be priced starting at 3799 Yuan (~$552).

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