Earlier this year, Xiaomi revived the MIX series with the launch of its first-ever foldable smartphone. The company is reported to launch yet another MIX series device in the second half of 2021. The codename of this handset has been now revealed by a reliable leaker.

Last month, Digital Chat Statio exposed that Xiaomi is set to launch two new high-end smartphone switch model numbers K8 and J18S respectively. The former is said to a regular MIX phone (Mi MIX 4), whereas the latter is expected to be a MIX foldable handset. 

Over a month later, the tipster says that the alleged Mi MIX 4 with model number K8 is codenamed Odin. For those unaware, Odin is the king of Gods in Greek Mythology.

It is not the first time Xiaomi is using codenames based on characters from Greek Mythology. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is called Ares (god of courage and war).

According to previous reports, the so-called Mi MIX 4 will be the first Xiaomi phone with an under-display camera, which is also known as UPC (under panel camera). It is said to cost more than the Mi 11 Ultra, which is the company’s most expensive regular smartphone to date.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Mi MIX 4 (tentative name)? What are the features you expect from this phone? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Earlier this month, the State Intellectual Property Office in China announced that the litigation request from Xiaomi was rejected by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. The company had applied for a “MIX” trademark that was declined due to clashes with an existing trademark from a different company.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant had filed a trademark application for “MIX” but this was rejected. The disputed trademark is for No. 29673851 for “MIX” that is designated to gadgets like ‘computers; pedometers; mobile phones; sensors, etc.’ Now, the judgement states that the trademark for that includes “MIX” is disputed as it is already related to an existing trademark that is registered by another smartphone brand, Meizu, and is similar to its Meizu MIX trademark.

Furthermore, the court also pointed out that it is also in use by other companies as well. Notably, one of the primary reasons for the rejection of the litigation request was due to the nature of the products that the term “MIX” was used on, since both Meizu and Xiaomi use it on similar products. The latter had first introduced its Mi MIX smartphone back in October 2016, on the other hand, the Meizu MIX had been unveiled two months prior. Although, unlike Xiaomi, Meizu had launched a smart watch instead of a handset.

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Last year’s Mi 10 Ultra was not only Xiaomi’s highest-end flagship but also one of the best premium phones released. Sadly, the device is China-exclusive and not sold in other regions. A leak has revealed that two of the phones Xiaomi plans to release tomorrow will also not be made available outside its home country.

According to the Twitter account, Xiaomiui (@xiaomiui), the Mi 11 Pro will not get a global launch as it will be exclusive to China. In a quoted response to the original tweet, the account says the new Mi MIX phone codenamed “cetus” will also be exclusive to China. However, both devices will be announced at the global event.

Also new Mi MIX device (cetus) only also only for China. But they will introduce on Global launch https://t.co/cL5bh3hGJI

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 28, 2021

It is not all bad news. In a reply to a question under the original tweet, the account revealed that the Mi 11 Ultra will be available for global markets including India. This should be good news for those who wanted the Mi 10 Ultra but couldn’t get their hands on it. However, there is a chance availability will differ with respect to markets.

Ultra will launch in Global and India.

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 28, 2021

For those sad about the upcoming Mi MIX which is expected to be a foldable phone, if earlier reports are to be believed, Xiaomi has plans to launch three foldable phones this year. So there is a high chance that at least one of them will be available globally.

The Mi 11 Ultra is not the only phone launching tomorrow that will be available outside China. The Mi 11 Lite will also be available for global markets and it will be announced in 4G and 5G variants.

Since there is no confirmation about the info above, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt.

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Xiaomi has scheduled its 2021 New Product Launch event on 29th March, which will be hosted in China, and a live event for the global markets. The company has confirmed that it will be launching Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra smartphones at the same event, along with a Mi Notebook Pro laptop and a new MIJIA Washing Machine.

We were expecting the company to launch a Mi MIX series device as well at the same event and Xiaomi has now confirmed this. While the company confirmed that the Mi MIX smartphone will be launched on 29th March, it has not revealed anything else related to this upcoming device.

If the recent reports are to be believed, then this new Mi MIX series smartphone is expected to be the company’s first foldable smartphone. As we recently reported, the device has already passed the 3C certification.

As of now, nothing much is known about the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi, but it is believed that the phone could be a part of the Mi MIX lineup, which the company uses for its experimental devices. This upcoming 5G smartphone likely has a Galaxy Z Fold2-like hinge design, making the display fold inwards.

Based on the previous reports, it is believed that the smartphone will come with a display size of around 7-inch with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and feature a 108MP primary camera sensor in the triple-camera module. It could run MIUI 12 and pack a 5,000mAh battery.

If the company indeed launches a foldable smartphone in the form of Mi MIX at the event on 29th March, then the company will be among the very few brands that have a device in this category, which currently includes Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola.

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Xiaomi was first reported to have got a foldable phone in the works in 2019 and since then, several teasers and leaks have emerged featuring the purported device. Just yesterday, a device said to be the foldable phone was spotted on the 3C website. In a related development, alleged spy photos of the Mi foldable phone have been spotted on Weibo.

The photos seem to have been pulled down but a tipster Nils Ahrensmeier from TechnikNews was able to grab some shots and posted them on Twitter. The photos bear semblance with earlier photos that leaked earlier this year. The images tout a design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new images give a look at the rear aspect which shows the presence of the “Mix” branding.

In line with the design of the Xiaomi foldable spotted in multiple leaks, the foldable Mi Mix will utilize an in-folding design just like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Recall that Huawei just shifted to an in-folding design on the recently launched Mate X2.

In addition to the “Mix” branding, the device is also shown to come with a triple-camera setup at the rear stacked in a vertical orientation.

Unfortunately, the internal screen of the foldable phone wasn’t featured in the leak and so we can’t tell how it looks like. However, we doubt if there will be a selfie camera at the front. What we can say is that the company may have found a better way to deal with the crease as per a recently leaked patent.

Well….. This looks like a Mix Fold

(Source was Weibo, taken down already) pic.twitter.com/50a5lbzOfJ

— Nils Ahrensmeier (@NilsAhrDE) March 17, 2021

We can’t say when the Chinese tech giant will release this model. Xiaomi last launched a model under the MIX series in 2019 when the Mi Mix 3 was unveiled. Since then, the Mix Alpha concept model was unveiled. However, the company is reportedly planning to launch foldable models this year.

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Xiaomi is one of the manufacturers that will launch a foldable smartphone this year. A new leak has revealed what may be the official name of the upcoming device and it appears it will be launched under the Mi MIX series.

According to Ross Young of Display Search, Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone may launch as the Mi MIX 4 Pro Max. While this may be surprising, it makes sense as Xiaomi’s Mi MIX series is known for bringing new technologies and features.

We hear the upcoming Xiaomi foldable may be called the Mi Mix 4 Pro Max. China Star is the display supplier, not SDC. SDC will provide an in-folding display later in the year, which will be a little larger.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) March 1, 2021

He goes on to say that the display will be supplied by China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT), the display subsidiary of TCL. That doesn’t mean that an earlier report that said that Samsung Display will be making displays for Xiaomi’s foldable phone is false. The analyst confirms that Samsung Display will indeed provide Xiaomi with displays but it will be for an in-folding phone that will be announced later.

Mr. Young says in a reply that the Mi MIX 4 Pro Max will have an outward folding design similar to that of the Huawei Mate XS. He also said that it has been rumored that the cover display of the device will be 6.38-inches when folded.

Xiaomi first showed off a working prototype of a foldable smartphone back in 2019 but the Chinese manufacturer is yet to launch a commercially available product. It has also patented several designs including one with a pop-up camera, another that has a cover display that slides similar to the Mi MIX 3, and a third that looks like a Samsung Galaxy Fold.

There is no info on when the Mi MIX 4 Pro Max will be announced.

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Xiaomi recently launched its flagship smartphone in the form of Mi 11 and the company is expected to launch a couple of more devices in the lineup, including the upcoming Mi 11 Pro which could be announced later this month.

Now, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has confirmed that the company is gearing up to launch the highly-anticipated Mi MIX series smartphone, after a gap of about two years. It is also touted to be the most expensive phone from the Chinese company.

Recently, Xiaomi’s founder and CEO Lei Jun had asked users on Weibo if they would be willing to buy a smartphone worth 10,000 yuan and what would they expect from it. In response, users said they expect super quality at such a high price as well as enough stockpile to be able to purchase the phone.

Reports indicate that the smartphone Lei Jun is talking about is the Mi MIX series smartphone, expected to launch this year. Unlike the Mi MIX Alpha smartphone, this won’t be a concept phone and will be mass-produced and sold commercially.

While not much is known about the upcoming Mi MIX smartphone at this time, reports say that the company could be opting for a foldable design that can be opened and closed like a book. In that case, it will be the first foldable smartphone from Xiaomi. Given that Mi MIX is an experimental lineup, it seems totally possible.

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If you are one of those waiting for a new Mi MIX phone to launch this year, then you will be disappointed to know that there will not be one this year. If you are also waiting for the Mi MIX Alpha to be available for purchase, that won’t be happening either. The info comes from the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun.

The top executive has answered three of the most asked questions by Xiaomi fans. The first question answered is if there will be a Mi MIX this year. In his response, he revealed that the Mi MIX series brings new cutting-edge innovations and that they are working hard to make a new model that will live up to expectations. However, a new MI MIX model will take some time before it arrives.

In his answer to the frequently asked question about when the Mi MIX Alpha will be mass-produced, Lei Jun clarified that the phone was a research project and they attained their goal. However, the challenges of mass production are too high which is why the device will not be mass-produced. Instead, they have decided to focus on making the next-gen Mi MIX phone.

The third question answered was about the future of Xiaomi’s Surge chips. In his response, he revealed they have encountered some major difficulties, despite that, they have not ceased the development of new processors.

Nr. Lei Jun said more questions will be answered at the 10th-anniversary launch on August 11.

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While the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha was unveiled back in 2019, the device had never seen a commercial launch. It was a concept device from the company which featured many innovative designs and technology for the time. Now, a new patent has revealed a possible commercial variant of the concept smartphone, which also features dual displays and an AI zoom camera.

In the past, multiple supposed variants of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha had been patented by the Chinese tech giant. Hence, this could also be just another attempt at covering all possible bases. Although, the things that set this patent apart were its unique design and its camera technology. While the previous patents generally had a single display that wrapped around the body, like in the case of the original Mi Mix Alpha, this features two separate displays.

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The primary display is large and covers almost the entirety of the front side, with negligible notch and chin. It also wraps around and covers the side as well. Moving to the back, a smaller secondary display covers a bit more than half of the rear panel from the lower half. On top of this display, is the smartphone’s unique camera system.

This camera is labeled as an AI zoom lens, which, according to LetsGoDigital, may feature a 108 megapixel sensor that is also capable of an unknown degree of magnification. Furthermore, Xiaomi is apparently planning two variants of this device, with one having a transparent camera module panel and the other having an opaque black one. This points at the possibility of a base and Pro variant, although, it is still too soon to tell. A YouTube Channel named Concept Creator also collaborated with LetsGoDigital for a concept video and you can check it out above.

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Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Alpha is a device like no other. The “concept” phone features a display that practically wraps around it. The display was made by Visionox, a China-based company, that has now made a second-gen version of the screen.

According to a Weibo post by Digital Chat Station, Visionox has made an improved version of the display which has an optimized structure, a better fit, and an improved yield rate for mass production.

The post also said Visionox has made a 7.92-inches flexible AMOLED screen for foldable devices that allows the screen to be folded both inward and outward.

The image below shows a prototype device with the new flexible display. The device can be unfolded into a tablet and can be folded inwards to protect the display from scratches when in your bag or pocket. It can also be folded outwards if the user decides to use just one half of the screen like a regular phone.

Visionox says the display has an inward folding radius of 2.85 mm and an outward folding radius of 8mm. The folding mechanism is said to be quite complex but even at that, the display is ready for mass production.

Just because there is a better version of the wraparound display doesn’t mean the Mi MIX Alpha will enter mass production. Xiaomi may decide to leave the phone has a concept. However, we won’t rule out the possibility of another manufacturer working with Visionox to launch a commercially-available phone with a wraparound display.

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With smartphones getting more and more powerful day by day, smartphone manufacturing companies are now trying to push the limits when it comes to memory configurations. We are already seeing phones with 12GB of RAM and now it’s time for 16GB RAM.

As per the rumors coming from China, Xiaomi could launch a new smartphone in its home market which will come packed with a massive 16GB RAM. However, nothing more about this is known at this time.

While the rumor doesn’t reveal which smartphone will come with 16GB of RAM, it is speculated that the device in question could be a part of the Mi MIX lineup but the name of the phone remains unknown.

As per the reports, the upcoming Mi MIX smartphone will have a design similar to the Mi MIX Alpha and the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor along with 5G connectivity support. The device is said to be in the production stage.

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Recently, Xiao Zang, Deputy General Manager of Marketing, confirmed through a post on Weibo that the Mi Mix Alpha will not get Snapdragon 865 variant. This could mean that the upcoming device could be a totally different phone in the MIX series.

However, all of this is just speculation at this point in time and the company has not yet confirmed any of this. So, if the report about the 16GB RAM smartphone from Xiaomi is true, we should get more details about the same in the coming weeks or months.

While Xiaomi could be working on a 16GB RAM smartphone, Nubia has already launched its flagship gaming phone named Nubia Red Magic 5G that packs 16GB of RAM and is available for purchase in various markets.

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Xiaomi seems to have discontinued the Mi Mix 3 that was launched back in 2018. It was the last commercially available Mi Mix series phone by the company in China. Notably, the Mi Mix 3 5G model was never released in the Chinese market. Also, the current-gen Mi Mix Alpha surround screen phone is merely a prototype and is not yet available for sale.

The Chinese smartphone maker has removed the listing of Mi Mix 3 on its official website suggesting it to be discontinued. It does make sense since the device is now over one and a half years old and Xiaomi itself offers better products for less than the asking price of the Mix 3. Nevertheless, if you are interested in this device, you can still buy the Forbidden City limited edition priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$712).

The Mi Mix 3 by Xiaomi was launched back in October of 2019 powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The device was available in up to 10GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. It featured a full-screen display design, courtesy of a manual slider mechanism. The AMOLED panel of the phone measured 6.39-inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+), 403 PPI, 19:5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection.

The handset featured a 12MP primary + 12MP telephoto dual-camera setup at the back and a 24MP + 2MP dual-camera setup at the front for selfies and video calls. It was launched with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie and was later updated to Android 10-based MIUI 11. The phone was backed by a small 3,200 mAh battery with support for 18W wired fast charging and 10W wireless charging.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone with a staggering price tag of 19,999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $2,807. The phone features a wraparound display and is the world’s first to come with a camera sensor of over 100-megapixel.

The company has already confirmed that the Mi MIX Alpha will go on sale with limited quantities. So, there have been reports about Xiaomi working on another Mi MIX smartphone having some of the features of MiX Alpha that can be mass produced.

Some reports are hinting at Mi MIX 4 which will feature 108-megapixel camera sensor from Samsung, the same one that’s present on the Mi MIX Alpha. We also recently reported that the phone is expected to launch in October, as the listing on JD.com suggested.

However, Xiaomi China’s brand promotion manager and president of the conference, Edward Bishop, confirmed through a post on Weibo that there won’t be any other Mi MIX series smartphone getting launched this year.

The smartphone getting launched in October is not a part of Mi MIX series but will instead be a part of the newly introduced Mi CC series. This also puts the rumours to rest related to a MIX series smartphone with 16GB RAM by several Chinese publications.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha is the world’s first smartphone with a curved display that wraps around almost the entire device. Except for the tiny vertical strip that houses the camera at the back, the display surrounds the entire smartphone, including the sides and the back.

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This is a single display panel of 7.92-inch that wraps around the entire body bringing the screen to body ratio to a staggering 180.6%! This is made possible also because of the extremely narrow 2.15mm bezels on the top and the bottom.

The device is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ processor with 5G dual SIM support. There will be at least one version with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The battery isn’t very large at 4,050mAh but it does support 40W fast charging just like the Mi 9 Pro 5G.

It is also the world’s first smartphone to feature a 100MP+ resolution camera sensor. This is made possible by using the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX 108MP camera sensor at the back of the device. The sensor was developed in close collaboration with Xiaomi, hence it’s no surprise that we are seeing it first on the Mi Mix Alpha 5G.

The 108MP primary sensor on the Mi Mix Alpha is ultra-large with a 1/1.33″ sensor which is capable of outputting 12032 x 9024-pixel resolution images. It is coupled with a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera lens.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha will be produced on a very small scale on a trial basis at first. The company has priced it at a staggering 19,999 Yuan (~$2814), which is even more than Samsung’s new foldable smartphone.

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Xiaomi’s latest teaser for its upcoming flagship 5G phone hints that the phone is made from new premium materials. While the poster doesn’t exactly say, we know it is the Mi MIX Alpha that will be made from these new materials.

The poster shows three materials – Ti (Titanium), SiO2 (Silica), and Al2O3 (Alumina). All three materials are actually familiar when it comes to phones. Titanium is used for making the frame of phones. For example, the Essential PH-1 has a titanium frame. Silica, on the other hand, is a primary ingredient used in the traditional glass industry, and Alumina is used in making hard glass. We believe the phone will use all three materials.

The caption for the poster says Xiaomi has always been exploring new materials and designs for its phones. It mentions examples like the Mi 4 which has a stainless steel frame, the Mi Note which has a 3D curved glass back, the Mi 5 with its ceramic back, and the Mi MIX 2 with its ceramic unibody. It then asks what other materials should be considered for the 5G era.

The Mi MIX Alpha and Mi 9 Pro 5G will be unveiled on September 24 alongside the Mi TV Pro.

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Xiaomi has two new 5G products in China, the Mi Mix 5G and the Mi 9 Pro 5G. The company has now teased a new color option for the device on Weibo called as the ‘Dream White’. From the teaser, this color looks close to the ‘More Than White’ color of the Xiaomi Mi A3 that was recently launched in India.

This teaser also confirms that the Mi 9 Pro 5G will come with triple rear cameras arranged vertically on the left side of the device. There’s the Mi branding at the back along with the 5G logo. Xiaomi’s earlier teaser hints that this new model will bring powerful features apart from 5G. We already know that the Mi 9 Pro 5G is getting the ultra-fast 30W wireless charging but there could be more surprises in store.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G also went up for reservations in China on JD.com. The reservations started at 10 AM today and go on till 2 PM on September 24 when the phone will be officially announced.

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More smartphones come with wireless charging today than before and the trend seems to be catching on. There’s another trend that’s apparently catching on among top smartphone makers and that is reverse wireless charging. And it looks like Xiaomi could be the latest smartphone manufacturer to include this feature in its upcoming flagship smartphone.

XDA Junior Member kackskrz from the Xiaomi.EU custom MIUI team reveals that he spotted reverse wireless charging strings in the recent MIUI beta builds. This is a strong indicator that Xiaomi will add this feature on an upcoming device, most likely the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. XDA adds that the feature will be “turned off automatically if charging doesn’t start within 90 seconds”. This is a battery-saving mechanism to ensure that the phone does not run out of charge quickly.

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While the strings spotted in the MIUI beta builds doesn’t reveal the name of the device, it’s expected to be the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. Reverse charging isn’t a mid-range or budget feature and all the recent smartphones featuring it like the Huawei P30 Pro and the Galaxy S10 series are premium flagships. Xiaomi has one major flagship launch slated for H2 2019 and that’s the Mi Mix 4. Considering these points, Mix 4 is the best candidate to feature reverse wireless charging.

According to a recent statement from Xiaomi’s Product Director, Wang Teng Thomas, the Mix 4 will likely feature a faster wireless charging than the Mi 9. As wireless charging technology has matured, we have seen significant improvements in its charging speeds, making it a practical feature for a smartphone. For example, the Xiaomi Mi 9 comes with 20W wireless charging support, which is only slightly slower than wired charging. Xiaomi could take things up a notch with the Mix 4 by including reverse wireless charging and faster-charging speeds.

We still have no word on a release date for the Mix 4, but rumors state a launch anytime around September of 2019.

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Xiaomi will be debuting the Mi MIX 3 smartphone on Oct. 25 in China. The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year featured almost the same design as the Mi MIX 2 that was announced in September 2017, but it came with improved internals. Rumors surrounding the Mi MIX 3 have revealed that it will be arriving with a refreshed design along with powerful internals. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Mi MIX 3 that have surfaced so far.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Launch Event

Xiaomi will be holding the launch event for the Mi MIX 3 on at 2 PM (local time) on Oct. 25. The unveil event will be held at The Palace Museum situated at the Forbidden City, Beijing.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Design

All the Mi MIX series of smartphones that have released so far have featured tri-bezeless design. The original Mi MIX, Mi MIX 2 and Mi MIX 2S have featured slimmer upper and side bezels. The selfie cameras on the Mi MIX series were placed on the bezel below the display. Hence, these phones have featured thicker bottom bezels. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will be sporting a manual slider design. Since the front-facing camera of the MI MIX 3 is placed on its slider, the handset sports a super-slim bezels around the display.

The official image shown above shows that the bottom bezel is slightly thick, but considerably slimmer than predecessor models. The new design on the Mi MIX 3 certainly promises higher screen-to-body ratio of around 95 percent. The dual selfie camera unit and other sensors are also placed on the slider of the phone. Recent leaks have revealed that in order to unlock the phone, one needs to simply slide the display downwards and let the 3D face scanning sensors unlock the device. It will be also featuring a dedicated button the side that will give instant access to the Xiao AI voice assistant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79HvJadntp0

Initial reports have claimed that the phone will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It was speculated to feature the same pressure-sensitive under-display fingerprint reader that was added on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone that was announced in the previous month. However, leaked photos that have shown the rear design of the phone have revealed that its will be resembling the Mi MIX 2S. In other words, the Mi MIX 3 may sport a vertical dual camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner like the Mi MIX 2S.

Xiaomi is also expected to release a special edition of the Mi MIX 3. It could be an artistic version and aesthetically beautiful version of the smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Specifications and Features

The Mi MIX 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that will carry support for 2340 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The slide of the phone is fitted with LED enabled 24-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The backside of the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup.

The dual cameras are expected to carry support for 1080p slow-motion video recording at 960 fps. The camera samples of the smartphone have revealed that it will support amazing blurring effect while shooting photos in  low-light conditions.

960 frames per second, slow motion video recording. Only 3 days left until launch! #Xiaomi #MiMIX3 pic.twitter.com/ZRGD5FKrm4

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 22, 2018

Some leaks have also claimed that the unannounced Snapdragon 855 (Snapdragon 8150) could be the driving of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. However, the company may settle with the Snapdragon 845 SoC that is powers most of the Android flagship phones that have released this year. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 will be the world’s first smartphone with 10 GB of RAM. It has also revealed that the Mi MIX 3 will be world’s first 5G commercial smartphone.

The smartphone is rumored to be packed with 3,850mAh battery. Xiaomi MI MIX 2S was the first phone from the company to arrive with support for wireless charging. The upcoming Mi MIX 3 is confirmed to feature faster wireless charging technology. Hence, the smartphone is expected to carry support for 10W or 15W wireless charging.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Variants and Pricing

The base model of the Mi MIX 3 is rumored to include 128 GB of storage + 6 GB of RAM. The other variants of the smartphone include 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM. Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue and Black are the speculated color editions of the MI MIX 3.

A latest leak has revealed that the Mi MIX 3 featuring 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage could be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$533). The smartphone is currently available for reservations until its launch date.

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The Vivo NEX is known for its pop-up front-facing camera as a solution to its full-screen display. There are other smartphones that have copied the design but a new info surfaced today, revealing that Xiaomi considered it at a point. There are even images of a prototype.

In the build-up to the launch of the Mi MIX 3 which launches on October 25, Xiaomi’s spokesman, Donovan Sung, revealed details about the Mi MIX series’  development. In a tweet posted today, he said Xiaomi applied for a patent for a pop-up camera back in 2015. They even made prototypes which he shared images of.

Background on Mi MIX: As early as 2015, we applied for a patent for a popup camera, and made some test devices.

We ultimately chose the sliding form factor for #MiMIX3 to lay the groundwork for an even better full screen display experience, especially for photography.#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/P7PBrGrpTK

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 18, 2018

As you can see in the images, the phone does have a pop-up camera similar to that of the Vivo NEX. Though, there are differences. For example, the pop-up camera in the Vivo NEX is closer to the edge of the phone but that of this Xiaomi prototype sits close to the center.

There is also a photo of the phone’s rear with the back plate off. Notice that there is no camera on the rear. It’s understandable since this is a prototype. If you look closely at the pop-up camera setup, you should see a rubber seal for protection against dust and water. You can also see the pistons that raise the camera up when needed. This prototype also has a has a 3,400mAh battery like the Mi MIX 2 and Mi MIX 2S.

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Xiaomi eventually settled for the sliding form factor for the Mi MIX 3 but it will be interesting to know why it ditched the pop-up design. We also want to know if it will adopt it in future phones, maybe its less expensive models, only if it has solved whatever issues it had with the design.

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

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

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

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

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 gets MIUI 10 global beta update

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

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Recently spotted fan-made renders of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 has revealed that it will be arriving with a pop-up selfie camera. This technology resembles the front camera of the Vivo NEX that remains hidden inside the top bezel. When the selfie camera feature is accessed in the camera app, the frontal shooter rises to snap a photo. A leaked image showcasing the design of the alleged Mi MIX 3 has been spotted on Weibo. The image suggests that the handset is equipped with a pop-up front camera.

The original Mi MIX from 2016 was a concept phone with bezel-less design that came with a massive 6.4-inch IPS LCD display. It offers nearly 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. After the launch of Mi MIX, various smartphone manufacturers were inspired to launch phones with similar bezel-less design.

The Mi MIX 2 from last year came with a smaller 5.99-inch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 80.8 percent. The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year offers 82 percent screen-to-body ratio through its 5.99-inch display. Competitor brands like Oppo and Vivo have launched flagship smartphones with higher screen-to-body ratio. The Vivo NEX and OPPO Find X respectively offer 86 percent and 87 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Since the original Mi MIX smartphone popularized the bezel-less design, Xiaomi may want to offer higher screen-to-body ratio on the upcoming Mi MIX 3 compared to the predecessor models. The Mi MIX and Mi MIX 2 have featured slimmer bezels. However, the bottom bezels on these phones have been slightly as they accommodate the front-facing camera. One way through which Xiaomi can offer a higher screen space on Mi MIX 3 is by cutting down on the space taken by the bottom bezel. To achieve it, the handset may require a pop-up camera like the Vivo NEX. The above image that seems to be teasing the design of the alleged Mi MIX 3 clearly shows that it has a pop-up front camera.

Read More: Several Xiaomi Redmi phones to get MIUI 10 in July

In 2015, Xiaomi had filed a patent for a smartphone design with a pop-up from camera. The camera unit also included an LED flash unit. Hence, there is a possibility that the Mi MIX 3’s pop-up camera may also arrive with an LED flash.

The poster also reveals that the smartphone will be debuting in September. The Chinese manufacturer had launched the Mi MIX 2 in September which suggests that the arrival of the Mi MIX 3 could be around two months away.

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Few days ago, Xiaomi had released China Developer ROM based on Android Oreo for devices like Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2. Today, the company has officially confirmed through its MIUI forum site that the it is now recruiting new fans for these handsets outside of China to test the Android Oreo Global ROM’s beta version.

Xiaomi is now in the process of making the MIUI 9.5 version available to as many as 30 smartphones. However, the update only brings the latest MIUI version, and it does not contain newer version of Android OS.

The Chinese manufacturer is also gradually rolling out the latest Android Oreo update to eligible devices. Xiaomi has already released Android 8.0 Oreo update to devices like Mi A1, Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi Note 5 Pro but there are a handful of eligible devices such as Mi Note 3, Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 5A Prime, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime Mi Max 2, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5, Mi 5X, Mi 5C and Mi Pad 3 that are yet to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

As mentioned above, it appears that the global ROM based on Android Oreo could be available soon for Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2. These handsets are likely to receive the Oreo update within Q2 this year whereas most of the remaining handsets may get it Q3.

Users of Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2 who wish to test the beta version of Android Oreo can visit the source link to know how to enroll as a beta tester. One should be aware of the fact that the deadline to become a test tester for these phones is April 11 until 11:59 PM (Beijing time).

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The Xiaomi Mi 6 had received Android Oreo beta version in January this year and the stable global ROM was made available for it by February end. Hence, it is likely that the Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2 users may get the global stable Android Oreo ROM by the coming month.

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Xiaomi turned 8 this April. It’s been an incredible journey for the Chinese smartphone company and the once small startup has managed to garner millions of fan following through its competitive products.

There’s no doubt that Xiaomi changed the way we look at Chinese products. The company focused on bringing the best quality products, at a low cost, and an attractive design. It was the ultimate killer combination that helped Xiaomi emerge into one of the fastest growing companies in recent times. In fact, it is set for a Hong Kong IPO sometime later this year and it’s predicted that the company could be valued at $100 billion at the stock exchange.

Despite the recent rush in expanding its operations from countries in Asia to Europe and even the US, Xiaomi’s journey hasn’t been smooth.

In the first year of its operation, in 2010, Xiaomi released its first MIUI OS version. It took one year for the company to release its first smartphone, the Mi 1. It took another year for it to release the second smartphone, the Mi 2. The phone sold well, with sales reportedly crossing 10 million a year after its release. But the real success for the company came in after the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 3 in October 2013. The company decided to expand its operations globally to Singapore, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines in 2014. This is where the company started to see strong growth and Xiaomi’s total shipments in the year rose to over 61 million units!

After that, it was Xiaomi’s dominance with 5-10 smartphone releases every year. We saw new lineups like the best selling Redmi Note series, Mi Max series, Mi Note series, and the innovative Mi Mix series. It has been a wonderful journey for Xiaomi over the past eight years, so let’s take a look at the top smartphones from the company till date. We won’t be selecting phones just on the basis of its sales, so these aren’t necessarily best sellers. Instead, these are the phones that mark a milestone in the company’s product releases in the past 7 years.

1. Xiaomi Mi 3

Undoubtedly, Xiaomi Mi 3 is the phone that put the company on the world map. The phone was nothing short of revolutionary, featuring a 1080p 5-inch display, Snapdragon 800 series quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and a large 3000mAh battery. Considering this was a phone sold in September 2013, it was a must buy at just 1999 Yuan (~$327 at 2014 rates!). I know it was my favourite phone back in 2013, and I’m sure many of you remember this one as Xiaomi’s first smartphone.

RELEASE: September 2013

• Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB 2.3GHz quad-core
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB / 64GB ROM
• 5-inch 1080p display
• 13MP Camera
• 3050mAh battery
• MIUI 5 with Android 4.4 Kitkat

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

After Xiaomi announced the Redmi lineup in 2013 (known as Hongmi in China), the company continued to grow with this affordable series. Redmi helped Xiaomi beat Samsung in China by Q2 2014 and since then, we haven’t seen the Chinese startup back down. But the real best seller for Xiaomi was the Redmi Note 3. Yes, I agree all other Redmis have sold well and in fact, the Redmi Note 4 was yet another best seller. However, Redmi Note 3’s release was the real turning point. The phone had everything that you would expect in a mid-ranger, maybe even more, with its large 4050mAh battery and relatively powerful chipset. It was one hell of a mid-range smartphone and the sales figure is proof to its popularity.

RELEASE: November 2015

• Snapdragon 650 / MTK Helio X10
• 2GB /3GB RAM
• 16GB/32GB ROM
• 5.5-inch 1080p
• 16MP Rear
• 4050mAh
• MIUI 7 with Android 5 Lollipop

3. Xiaomi Mi Max

2016 was the worst year for Xiaomi. However, it was also a year where we saw some real innovative smartphones from the company. It started with the Xiaomi Mi Max, a brand new lineup featuring a huge 6.44-inch 1080p display. With two processor options, SD650 and SD652, the phone was an instant hit. Nobody had released such a cheap and powerful large display smartphone and considering everyone’s obsession with large screen phones back in 2016, it made perfect sense for Xiaomi to release such a big device. A large 4850mAh battery ensured that the phone had better battery life than any of its competition.

RELEASE: May 2016

• Snapdragon 650 / 652
• 2GB /3GB / 4GB RAM
• 16GB /32GB / 64GB / 128GB ROM
• 6.44-inch 1080p
• 16MP Rear
• 4850mAh
• MIUI 8 based on Android 7 Nougat

4. Xiaomi Mi Note 2

This model didn’t sell very well, but it still marks an important milestone for the company. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was the company’s first curved display smartphone. In fact, it was dual curved meaning it was curved on the back as well as the front side. Apart from Samsung, nobody had managed to released such a curved smartphone and it really showed what Xiaomi was capable of. It clearly pushed Xiaomi into the big boy league, showing to the world that it’s not all about cheap and affordable smartphones but also about flagships that offer the latest technology.

RELEASE: Oct. 2016

• Snapdragon 821
• 4GB / 6GB RAM
• 64GB / 128GB
• 5.7-inch Curved AMOLED 1080p
• 22.5MP Rear
• 4070mAh
• MIUI 8 based on Android 7 Nougat

5. Xiaomi Mi Mix

The Xiaomi Mi Mix was the most innovative smartphone of its time. Xiaomi managed to beat everyone in releasing a full screen smartphone, which was something unheard and unseen back in 2016, with the brand new Mi Mix flagship. It was so innovative that the company called it a concept, even though it was available for purchase pretty soon after its release. A full screen front, Cantilever piezoelectric ceramic technology for earpiece, the awkward camera placement — was all innovation. We had never seen such a high screen to body ratio smartphone before and it was really a surprise that this was coming from a company as small as Xiaomi. No doubt that it’s an inspiration to all other full screen smartphones that we are seeing in the past few months.

RELEASE: Oct. 2016

• Snapdragon 821
• 4GB / 6GB RAM
• 128GB / 256GB ROM
• 6.4-inch 1080p
• 16MP Rear
• 4400mAh
• MIUI 8 based on Android 7 Nougat

6. Xiaomi Mi 5C

Late 2016 and early 2017 was all about innovation for Xiaomi. The company released its first ever self developed chipset, the Surge S1 inside the Xiaomi Mi 5C in February 2017. It was a big deal considering Xiaomi was now entering the world of big players like Apple, Huawei, and Samsung who make their own processors. Although we haven’t seen much progress in this department from the company yet, the Xiaomi Mi 5C was definitely a milestone smartphone for the company last year.

RELEASE: Feb. 2017

• Xiaomi Surge S1
• 3GB RAM
• 64GB ROM
• 5.15-inch 1080p
• 12MP
• 2860mAh
• MIUI 8 based on Android Nougat

7. Xiaomi Mi A1

MIUI is a wonderful OS and there are millions of fans all around the world who love this operating system. However, some might prefer stock UI over this highly customised OS and this is why Xiaomi released the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone in September 2017. It was basically a Xiaomi Mi 5X with stock UI. The phone was released as a global device, aimed at multiple markets apart from India. Featuring a stock Android UI with promised quick updates to the latest Android OS, it was an instant hit among Xiaomi fans.

RELEASE: Sept. 2017

• Snapdragon 625
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB ROM
• 5.5-inch 1080p
• 12MP Dual Cameras
• 3080mAh
• Android 8 Oreo

8. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Xiaomi Mi Mix was a great phone, and the Mi Mix 2 was even better. But the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is the real flagship from the company this year and the phone is an important release in Xiaomi’s timeline because of its impressive camera setup. It is the first device to boast of a camera that can truly take on Samsung’s Galaxy and Apple’s iPhone series. Even DxOMark confirms its superior camera performance. Apart from that, powerful specifications, large battery, and a competitive price tag ensures that it is one of the best Xiaomi smartphones released in the market. We did test out its camera and we were definitely impressed!

RELEASE: Feb. 2018

• Snapdragon 845
• 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 64GB / 128GB / 256GB ROM
• 5.99-inch 1080p
• Dual 12MP Cameras
• 3400mAh
•  MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8

So which is your favourite Xiaomi smartphone? Would you like to add any specific model to this list?

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Xiaomi is known for selling its devices with best specs, affordable pricing and impressive design. Last year, Mi Scooter, Mi Laser Projector, Mi Walk-Talkie, Mi TV 4, Mi VR headset and Mi MIX had won The Good Design Awards 2017. Now, iF Design Award Committee has confirmed that 13 Xiaomi devices have won awards for exceptional design. On Weibo, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed the list of devices that have received 2018 iF Design Award in Germany.

The 2018 iF Design Award received more than 6,400 entries from 54 applicants from across the world. The winners were chosen by a panel of 63 design experts from all over the world. The 13 Xiaomi devices that have bagged 2018 iF Design Award include Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Mi WiFi Powerline Adapter, Mi VR headset, Mi VR Play 2, Mijia Mi Action Camera 4K, Mi Walkie Talkie, Mi Laser Projector 150, Mi Body Composition Scale, Wiha Precision Screwdriver and Doctor Bei Toothbrush.

The original Xiaomi MI MIX concept phone was designed by well-known French designer Phillip Starck. Among several other awards, the Mi MIX has also won the GOLD Award at IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) 2017 last year. In September 2017, the Mi MIX concept phone was added to National Design Museum in Finland. The curator of the museum Jukka Savolanien said, “It points out the direction of future design of smartphones.”

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In December, the Mi MIX and Mi MIX 2 were added to the France’s world-famous art museum, Centre Pompidou that feature other masterpieces from Picasso and Marcel Duchamp. It also received praises from numerous publication across the world. According to Starck, the Mi MIX 2 is “a perfect phone” as it features a full screen design with reduced bottom bezel and ceramic chassis. It is powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset and has up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It is packed with a 3,400mAh battery.

Mijia is the sub-brand from Xiaomi through which it sells smart home products. Most of the smart home devices that have won 2018 iF Design Award can be seen sporting a minimalist design and they come with affordable pricing. Well-known tech companies have been selling aesthetically pleasing devices like iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8 and so on with exorbitant pricing. However, Xiaomi has always strived to maintain that a well-designed product does not mean that it should carry costly price tag.

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Coming Monday, Xiaomi will be unveiling the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 flagship phone. The launch event will be held just a day ahead of Apple’s special event that is slated to happen on Sept. 12. The original Mi MIX stunned the world with its concept design provided by French designer, Phillippe Starck. The Chinese firm has worked again with Starck to design the Mi MIX 2.  Fresh renders of the Mi MIX 2 reveal how beautiful its design is.

Fresh renders of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has appeared to reveal that it will be boasting a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the original phone. As it can be seen in the both renders, the bezels at the top, left and right sides of the screen are not visible. The only bezel that can be seen is the bottom one which appears to be smaller than the original model.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Box Package Appears Before Next Week’s Unveil

Like the Mi MIX, the renders of the successor phone reveal it also features a selfie camera at the bottom right corner. The glass placed above the display appears to be slightly curved at all the four edges. Even though these renders to do give an idea of the design of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, there is no way to confirm how legitimate they are.

Some leaked photos that surfaced in the past few days revealed that the Snapdragon 836 would be powering the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. However, Qualcomm has officially confirmed that the Snapdragon 835 chipset would be powering up the Mi MIX 2 putting rest the rumors of Snapdragon 836. However, the rumor mill has claimed that the upcoming Google Pixel 2 duo would be featuring the SD 836 chip.

There are multiple reports on the size of the display of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. The original model features a 6.4-inch display. Some rumors have claimed that the size of the display of the Mi MIX 2 would be reduced to 6 inches. Other sources claim that it would be featuring a 6.2-inch display, the same panel that is available on the Samsung Galaxy S8+.

The Mi MIX 2 is speculated to debut in two models featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. The original Mi MIX was criticized for its mediocre front camera, but the successor model is expected to feature an improved selfie snapper. It may feature a dual rear camera system or a single camera of 19-megapixel. It also speculated to feature a 4,400mah battery.

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Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will be holding an unveiled event for the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11. Its leaked specs have also appeared in the past week. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has officially shared an image that shows a box packages of the Mi MIX 2.

As it can be seen in the above, the two box packages of the Mi MIX 2 do not appear same. The box on the left side carries “MIX” branding. And the one on the right shows another box with some Chinese text that says that the company continues to explore and invest. It also says that even if they have to put one percent effort, they are willing to give their one hundred percent. It also features a signature of Lei Jun.

There is a possibility that the box on the left could be the frontside of the Mi MIX 2’s packed and the on right could be its rear. The original Mi MIX was a concept phone, but recent reports have revealed that the Mi MIX 2 may not be a concept phone. Also, instead of ceramic casing, the Mi MIX 2 is expected to feature a metallic body. This will allow the Chinese firm to manufacture the Mi MIX 2 without facing production issues.

Read More: This Could Be From Xiaomi Mi Mix 2’s Advertising Campaign

A recent report had revealed that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones that are pegged to debut in October could be the first smartphones to be arriving with Snapdragon 836 chipset. However, just few days before its official unveil, its specifications have appeared in the form of a screenshot of the smartphone. It has revealed that the Snapdragon 836 chipset is present under the hood of the Mi MIX 2. The Snapdragon 836 could be a slightly enhanced edition of the Snapdragon 835 SoC.

The screengrab also reveals that the Mi MIX 2 has a 6.2-inch display that produces a resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels. It is running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo that is flavored with MIUI 9. It may feature a dual camera system on its rear and one of its sensors could be 20-megapixel.

It is also expected to feature a 3D sensing camera for facial recognition. The base model of the Mi MIX 2 could feature 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of storage and it could be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$610). The advanced may feature 8 GB of RAM + 256 GB of storage and its pricing could be 4,999 Yuan (~$763).

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It is a usual practice for smartphone manufacturers to reduce the price of their current stock when a new model is about launching. That is what Xiaomi might have stylishly done with the Mi Mix which has got a 500 Yuan price slash on Xiaomi’s official flagship store on Jingdong (JD.com). The 500 Yuan price reduction is for the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage version of the concept flagship which took the industry by storm last year, bringing its price down to 3499Yuan (~$524) from 3999 Yuan (~$599). The 4GB + 128GB version also had its price reduced by 300 Yuan and is now available for 3,199 Yuan(~$479) instead of 3,499 Yuan (~$524).

The price reduction seems to also affect the Mi Mix’s sales on Mi Mall as it too, has notification of a 500 Yuan price cut. We can’t be so sure about this being a ploy to make way for the Mi Mix 2 as Xiaomi is currently running its 8.16 promotion where almost its products have got some percentage of price reduction. But don’t forget the Mi Mix is rumoured as coming in September or there about so, this could be a way of reducing the quantity in stock before the launch. It should be noted also that Xiaomi reduced the Mi Mix’s price during the 6.18 promotion back in June but the price reduction wasn’t as high as 500 Yuan. That could mean something is likely brewing.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix Clone Spotted In China At An Extremely Low Price

The Xiaomi Mi MIX sports a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 2040 × 1080 pixel as well as a 17: 9 aspect ratio. The Xiaomi flagship is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chip with 4GB/6GB of RAM, and 128GB/256GB of storage.  The bezel-less flagship model comes with a 91.3% screen-to-body ratio, an innovative design which is rumoured to go up to 95% on the Mi Mix 2 and also features a ceramic body. The concept MIX is fueled by a 4400mAh battery and packs a rear mounted fingerprint scanner among other features. It is available in black and white colours but only the black variant is available at the moment.

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Earlier in this week, Japan Display (JDI) had officially confirmed the arrival of its newest full screen display like the one available on Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Fresh speculations indicate that the highly anticipated Mi MIX 2 will be equipped with JDI’s full screen display.

Wang has asked the audience in his one of his recent posts on Weibo that who should be using JDI’s Full Active display. As it can be the seen in the users’ comments for Wang’s post, most of them are expecting to see the new display on a Xiaomi phone. The high resolution screen seems to be a suitable candidate for MI MIX 2. Hence, a Redmi device is unlikely to feature it. As far as, the alleged Redmi Pro 2 is concerned, it is expected to feature a full screen display from Pegasus.

According to an industry insider from Taiwan, Cold Creek Dev on Weibo, the second half of the year will see full screen display enabled smartphones equipped with 3D sensing camera technology that will bring improvement to iris recognition and facial scanning. He adds that the 3D sensing technology is likely to appear first on Huawei Mate flagship that is expected to debut in the second half of the year. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is also speculated to feature it.  The mass adoption of 3D sensing technology is expected to begin next year.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix’s Designer, Philippe Starck Visits Xiaomi HQ, New Generation Coming Next Month?

The above rumors hints that the Mi MIX 2 may possibly feature a JDI screen. Previous rumors have revealed that the Mi MIX 2 will continue to sport a full screen design and offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. It is also expected to feature a glass equipped along with dual rear cameras. It also rumored to deliver better call quality experience.

The full screen display from Japan Display is officially known as Full Active. It is a 6-inch LCD screen that produces a resolution of 1,080 x 2,160 pixels. As it can be seen in the official image provided by JDI, all the four sides of screen is surrounded by very slim bezels. With second-generation Pixel Eyes technology incorporated in JDI’s Full Active screen, it produces deeper blacks and delivers higher contrast. Also, the screen functions seamlessly with wet fingers. The Full Active screen is also expected to be available on the alleged Sony Xperia XZ1 smartphone that is expected to debut at IFA 2017.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Mix is a difficult phone to get hold of, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers from reverse engineering the Xiaomi Mi Mix and releasing a smaller recreation of the highly-demanded smartphone.

The Mi Mix look-a-like, named ‘Ukooo UMIX’, has been sighted on online retailer Taobao, priced at an eye-catching ¥688 (~$100).

From the pictures shown, the Ukooo UMIX  appears to clearly resemble the Mi Mix.

The manufacturer has made a very good effort at reproducing the Xiaomi Mi Mix, especially with the screen. According to the source, the side bezels are three times closer to the edge of the smartphone in comparison to the Mi Mix. However, this claim has not been verified.

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Mid-Low Specifications

In terms of specifications, the smartphone displays a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, powered by a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor (+ 8 core graphic processor)¹, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The rear dual-camera setup consists of a 13MP and 8MP camera whilst the selfie shooter will be an 8MP camera.

From the source, the phone will support two nano-SIM cards as well as 4G TD-LTE and FDD-LTE, but no bands have been clarified.

The design of the phone mimics Mi Mix’s ceramic uni-body and 3D glass covering the display.

As mentioned before, the price of the Ukooo UMIX is currently ¥688 (~$100).

Our thoughts: This phone seems very promising in design and if the source is accurate, this phone could provide a high-quality feel.

The source’s details on the internal components are inaccurate. However, what we can make from the provided CPU model the device is aimed at the low end of the market. The RAM count is also sketchy as the MT6737T only officially supports up to 3GB RAM. We expect the internal storage to be running on eMMc speeds.

What are your thoughts of the Ukooo UMIX?

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¹ The source has provided inaccurate details on the CPU (correcting “10” to 8 GPU cores).

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Jingdong’s 6.18 promotion is still ongoing and this period affords fans of Xiaomi the opportunity to get the scarce Xiaomi Mi Mix from Xiaomi’s official flagship store on JD.com during this period. The Mi Mix is not only in stock but is being offered with a reduction in its price. The 6.18 promo sees the Mi Mix coming in with a 200 Yuan reduction in its price with an additional 50 Yuan off from June 1 – June 3 and again from June 12 – June 18.

During this period,  fans can grab the Mi Mix for 3,249 Yuan ($477) instead of the original price of 3,499 yuan ($513). This offer is for the 6GB + 128GB version as the higher 6GB + 256GB version still stood at its 3,999 Yuan  (~$587) price tag. In addition to the Mi Mix, the Mi Note 2 is on offer for 300 Yuan less than the normal price of 3299 Yuan ($484). So, you’ll get it at 2,999 Yuan only (~$440) during the sales period running until the 18th of June. Apart from these two models, other Xiaomi models are also up for grab on the 6.18 promotion.

Related: First Day Of Xiaomi’s 6.18 Promotion On JD.com Saw Redmi Note 4X & Mi 6 As Top Sellers

This sale is a clear indication that Xiaomi has improved on the production output of the Mi Mix and there seems to be enough quantity in stock. Another thing, this is the lowest price ever for which the Mi Mix is being offered. Could that also mean that we’ll be seeing more price cuts in the near future? Of course, it getting closer to the time for the Apple of China to release the next-gen Mi Mix 2 and Mi Note 3. So, we could as well brace up for a more stable price cuts on both high-end models.

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Before the Xiaomi Mi 6 was officially launched, there were rumors of it coming in two variants. One would have a 5.1-inch display and the other which was called the Mi 6 Plus would have a larger 5.7-inch screen. To our amazement, the latter wasn’t released at the launch event.

There have been conflicting reports explaining why Xiaomi didn’t release the Mi 6 Plus. Analyst, Pan Jiutang in a new post via Weibo says Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is responsible for the Mi 6 Plus getting postponed. He said the response to Samsung’s new flagship is better than expected, hence the need for more supply of the Snapdragon 835 chip. Since there are not enough chips to go round, Xiaomi has to reschedule the release of the Mi 6 Plus.

Mr. Jiutang’s take on the matter is quite different from what circulated on the micro-blogging platform a few days ago. The news peddled around was that Xiaomi had cancelled the Mi 6 Plus and will instead release the Mi Note 3 in Q3 2017.

READ MORE: Xiaomi headphones Relaxed Version Review – Amazing Value, Again!

Some folks agree with Xiaomi’s move to cancel it citing clashing sales as their defense. Their explanation is that if Xiaomi goes on to release the Mi 6 Plus, it will affect the sales of the Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX which already satisfy the market for those who want a phone with a big display. If they do not want any of the two devices, then they can wait for the Mi Note 3 when it launches in H2 2017.

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Xiaomi took the smartphone industry by storm last year when it announced the bezel-less Mi Mix concept phone actually went commercial unlike other concept devices. The Mi Mix was a mixture of innovative technology right from the ceramic body to the display to the earpiece and others. Due to the 91.3% screen-to-body ratio and teh absence of bezels at the top, Xiaomi had to come up with some innovation to place the selfie camera, ear piece and proximity sensor.

Thus, the Mi Mix uses a Cantilever piezoelectric ceramic technology which replaces the traditional ear piece.  The technology utilizes the process tht transmits electric signal from the digital to analog converter to the piezoelectric ceramic which turns the electric signal to mechanical energy which vibrates the phone’s frame and the vibration reaches the ear through the screen.

Although the piezoelectric ceramic technology is an innovative one, user experience hasn’t been all that positive and Xiaomi is likely to replace it. There are indications that the Xiaomi MI MIX 2 which is expected to launch this year will bring a different innovation in its ear piece sound aspect. This was said to have been disclosed by industry analyst Sun Changxu on WeChat recently. According to the lady tech analyst, Xiaomi will partner with AAC technologies who will develop a better new generation technology known as AAC actuator which would be used for the ear piece sound output. The AAC actuator is said to achieve a better screen sound especially at low frequency. It also works better with the 3GPP standard.

Related: Xiaomi CEO Announces Mi MIX II Details: Gunning for A Higher Screen-to-Body Ratio

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is expected with a higher 93% screen with a curved display as well as other innovations. The device may launch along with the Mi Note 3 just like Xiaomi did last year.

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Following the release of the Xiaomi Mi MIX last November, quite a number of manufacturers have started to embrace the new design. The LG G6 with its Full Vision display is an example and Samsung’s upcoming S8 and S8+ have significantly reduced bezels. Huawei has also announced its joining the race.

Speaking at an interview following the China launch of the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, the CEO Yu Chengdong confirmed that the company is working on a phone with the screen occupying the entire front from top to bottom. Yes, no bezels at all. Now, why that sounds good to the ears, it will be no mean feat. So we probably should not expect this to be released soon as part of his statement mentioned a focus on user experience. So not until the design is perfected will this phone launch.

READ MORE: Android Wear 2.0 Update Now Available for Original Huawei Watch

Xiaomi on the other hand is already working on a second generation Mi MIX. The target is for a device with a scree-to-body ratio of 93%, 2% more than that of the original.

What do you think of bezel-less phones? Should that be the new focus for manufacturers?

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In the last 2 years or thereabout, we have seen metal become the new favorite material for phones. Before then, plastic used to be the major material before a switch to glass for flagship phones. One analyst says we should expect a return to glass for flagships this year.

Analyst @Sun Changxu took to Weibo to announce that information she learnt from those involved in the supply chain says that this year’s flagship phones are either made of glass or ceramic.

It is reported that glass factories have increased production of 2.5D and 3D glass. They also say overall demand for the first half of the year have exceeded expectations.

Ceramic is another material that is starting to gain popularity. Xiaomi has played a key role in that regard. Its concept phone, the Mi MIX features a ceramic body and its next flagship, the Mi 6 is said to feature a special ceramic edition in addition to the standard variant that will have a glass back.

READ MORE: Ceramic Body Production Capacity Should Increase  Soon Following ¥8.7 billion Investment

Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5 had a ceramic variant but due to production issues, had to be cancelled. They also faced similar problems with the Mi MIX but have managed to keep up its production. There were rumors of a glass variant launching at CES but surprisingly it was a white ceramic version that was unveiled.

What do you think about the switch to glass? Do you prefer metal or are you indifferent?

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The Xiaomi Mi MIX was one of the highlight of 2016. It amassed much praise back in China and abroad and it is only fitting that such a phone deserves a successor.It appears Xiaomi is already working on it.

CEO, Lei Jun took to his Weibo page to release some details about the successor which will be called the Xiaomi Mi MIX II. First, he mentioned that the designer of the Mi MIX, Frenchman, Philippe Starck will be returning to design the new device.

According to Lei Jun, the both of them have met and gone over the design of the Mi MIX II to see how both sides can bring his innovative design into reality. The company is said to be aiming for a phone with a screen that covers the entire front of the phone and that doesn’t have any physical buttons.

The dream of making a phone whose screen covers the front is said to be shared by Apple too. An analyst, Sun Changxu claims that an iPhone 8 prototype (he probably saw) has a screen that nearly covers the front. The home button has been removed and the bezel on the chin and forehead are about 8mm in width. He also says the phone lacks any sort of physical button on the entire body.

If Xiaomi is able to achieve the design their aiming for, the Mi MIX II will be the first Chinese phone to not have a physical button.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 6 to Feature 5.2-inch Flat Display; No Curved_screen Variant

In other news, Philippe Starck has been busy with fellow French Designer, Jerome Olivet deigning a concept phone that doesn’t have a screen. The phone called ALO will have a built-in AI assistant that learns from the owner and reads texts it detects with its camera. Over time it will also allow you send emails and texts just by speaking to it in your natural voice. The ALO phone has an aluminium body that is coated in natural resin said to be able to repair itself from scratches and scrapes. Jerome Olivet is working with a company called Thomson on developing a prototype.

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There are indications that the Xiaomi Mi Mix will soon get the Android Nougat treatment as an Android 7.0 running Mi Mix was spotted recently on benchmark website Geekbench.

We won’t be surprised about this, though, because Xiaomi had hinted of its intention to start rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade to some of its smartphones soon. Top on the list to get the official upgrade is the Mi Mix. There is no specific date when the upgrade would roll out but the GeekBench listing is an indication that it would likely be sooner than later.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S8 Real Image Leaks, See How it Compares with Xiaomi Mi Mix

The Geekbench score is in line with the one posted on its previous showing on Geekbench attaining an average score of 1737 points on the single core test and 4117 on the multi-core test. The specs obviously didn’t change as the device is listed with a 6GB RAM.

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AnTuTu has compiled a list of its top 10 smartphones for January 2017 based on user’s preference and in continuation of its monumental exploits, the Xiaomi Mi Mix came top in the list.

According to AnTuTu, the criteria for selection seems to be based on the number of favorable reviews and comments by individuals. But in the overall, the positive review rate is said to be very strong with the top 10 devices scoring above 80% in the rating, higher than the average of 60%.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix which had the highest rating scored 94.4%, while the OnePlus 3 came second with 89.93%. The OnePlus 3T came in at third, closely followed by the Meizu Pro 6Plus and then Huawei Mate 9 at fifth.The Vivo XPlay 6 sits at the sixth position while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 continues to occupy a place in the top 10 chart despite having a successor. The Redmi Note 3 is at number seven position. 360 Q5 Plus, Meizu Pro 6s and 360 N4S completes the list.

Read Also: Antutu’s Top 10 Smartphones in Each Region

Despite its huge popularity, Mi Mix topping the chart for January 2017 is still surprising. The device is quite hard to come by, with production slowed down by the ceramic glass body it features. Just in case you are wondering how come Samsung’s devices are not on the list, only the Galaxy S7 Edge made it into the list, situated within the 11th to 20th positions where you also get smartphones such as ZUK Z2 Pro, Honor 8, Honor V8, Xiaomi Max, Xiaomi Mi 5.

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Xiaomi unveiled the white variant of its award-winning Mi Mix concept flagship at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 held in Las Vegas, US last month. If Xiaomi fans outside of China had thought the launch at CES 2017 was an indication the Xiaomi Mi Mix would be available outside China, that thought was dashed with the announcement that the device would only be available in China.

Despite the disclosure that the device would be a China-exclusive, at least for now, the white version of the Mi Mix was still not made available in China after the launch. Instead what we got lately was a set of teased images by CEO Lei Jun of a coral blue variant that the company seems to be tinkering with.

However, the Xiaomi Mi Mix White may soon be available for purchase in China as an official listing for the Mi Mix White variant has appeared on Mi.com, with the 4GB + 128GB version listed. The price of the white version is set at 3,499 yuan, consistent with the black colored variant. However, the device is not yet ready for purchase as there is only a button that lets you set up sales alert. This would apparently ensure you get notified whenever the device is up for grab. The 6GB + 256GB version is not available in white yet, according to the listing.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S8 Real Image Leaks, See How it Compares with Xiaomi Mi Mix

Whenever the Xiaomi Mi Mix white goes up for sale, the flagship may very well outperform the sales record of the black colored version because of its sleek and more beautiful look. So, don’t expect to lay your hands on the Mi Mix white very soon, even though it may go on sale soon because the device won’t be easy to come by.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix was released last year with some innovative features which includes its near bezel-less wide screen with a high screen-to-body ratio. The design of the smartphone was also revolutionary with the smartphone getting featured on Times magazine because of its beautiful design.

It has now been revealed by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun that the Mi Mix also won several awards since its release both on the domestic scene and internationally because of its exceptional design which took the idea of concept phone to an all new level. Some of the awards were as recent as during the CES 2017. Lei Jun revealed this via a Weibo post meant to thank fans for their support. The poster attached to the post contained a list of media houses which awarded the Mi Mix some recognition and it includes names like PCPOP.com, Tech Advisor, IT168.com and several others. You can check it out from down below.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Leaked Renders Suggest 100% Screen-to-Body Ratio, Dual Cameras

Some of the awards comes with titles such as Annual Innovative Products, Annual Product Innovation Awards, Innovative Mobile Phone of the Year, Best Industrial Design Mobile Phone, Yearly Design Mobile Phone, Annual Innovative Product, Annual Mobile Phone of the Year, Best Of CES 2017, Annual Mediocrity Design terminator, the best innovative mobile phone design etc. Basically, they are all related to the innovative design and other innovative features the Concept Mi Mix came with.

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The Mi Mix is said to be difficult to produce, that we know, but what we didn’t know is the level of difficulty. Xiaomi‘s CEO has just given us an idea of how difficult it is for the Xiaomi Mi Mix concept phone to be mass produce by disclosing that the company has only managed to mass produced 100,000 units of the flagship so far.

The CEO hinted this while fielding questions during the Geek Park Innovation conference held recently in China. The tech giant’s henchman spoke of several issues concerning the future of the smartphone industry and other and as usual, the Mi Mix was expected in the discussion. While explaining the reason for the scarcity of the concept device, the CEO admitted that the output is poor most especially because of the process involved in producing the ceramic glass body which the device features.

The Xiaomi executive also gave his take on foldable smartphones which he thinks isn’t the future of the smartphone industry and that smartphones with full-screen displays could be the next high-end item to compete for in the industry very soon.

Read More: How to Convert Your Black Xiaomi Mi MIX to the Elegant Pearl White Color

The Xiaomi Mi Mix is hardly available for purchase, with the stock running out at quick intervals during flash sales. There is no likelihood that the production will be shored up anytime soon as the company seems to be focusing on reviving the ailing brand by launching more sleeker smartphones and concentrating its strategies to help rake in more revenue this year.

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There is no denying that curved screen smartphones are the new trend in the market, and several known Chinese makers including Xiaomi have already released a curved screen flagship in the market. But Xiaomi isn’t a company that’s usually happy with just one flagship. So, could it be possible that Xiaomi has another curved screen smartphone in the works? At least that’s what a newly leaked image indicates.

Weibo is the hub of leaks, and the latest leak is said to reveal an unannounced curved Xiaomi smartphone. Now, the company already has two flagships with amazing displays — the Xiaomi Mi Mix and the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. But this one’s a bit different. We just get a glimpse of the alleged phone, but that’s enough to reveal a different style of curved display used on the device.

The image shows that the phone is running MIUI and comes with a curve near the center, much like the LG G Flex. Now, if you remember, the Mi Note 2’s curved display is supplied by LG, so having a phone with a similar display as LG’s old G Flex isn’t entirely out of the picture. But given that the design didn’t really work out well for LG, it remains to be seen whether Xiaomi will experiment with the same design again.

Of course, before you get too excited, I would like to add that there is no conclusive evidence to say this is indeed a new smartphone from Xiaomi. So, we better wait for more details.

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