Xiaomi is all set to announce the Mi Note 2 flagship tomorrow, and thanks to the numerous leaks and rumours about the smartphone, we already know a lot about it before launch. First of all, it is confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the company’s first dual curved screen display smartphone, joining the likes of Samsung and Vivo. This clearly shows that the company is eager to establish its presence in the premium market, unlike at present, where it mainly operates in the low-end to the affordable mid-range segment.

As we wait less than 24 hours for the official launch of the flagship, it’s time to look at what to expect from the Mi Note 2. There are some real high-end features expected on the device, so tomorrow’s launch is definitely going to be exciting.

Dual Curved Display

Since Xiaomi has already confirmed it, we know for sure that the Mi Note 2 will come with dual curved display. While we are not entirely sure about the supplier, it is said that the curved display is going to be supplied by LG and not Samsung. Considering all major phones with dual curved display used Samsung’s curved OLED panels, it will be interesting to see the partnership between LG and Xiaomi.

Dual Cameras

This is something we are not entirely sure about. But considering the Mi Note 2 is a premium flagship from the company, we should expect nothing less than dual cameras on board. We have seen both single camera as well as dual camera renders of the Mi Note 2, and the company hasn’t revealed anything specific regarding this feature. So, we can only guess what to expect in the camera department.

Dual cameras are a real possibility because Xiaomi has started using such a setup on its other smartphones. Starting with the Redmi Pro and now on the Mi 5S Plus, both use dual cameras at the back, which means the company believes that dual cameras are the way to go for better photography. Considering this, despite the single camera renders that we have seen lately, dual cameras on the Mi Note 2 is a good possibility.

Snapdragon 821 & High-end Hardware

Expect nothing less than Snapdragon 821 and 6GB RAM on the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Although there could be a cheaper version with 4GB RAM available. Also, the curved display is said to come with 2K resolution, which means the phone will be VR ready as well. Further, we should find NFC on the phone as well, considering how Xiaomi is focused on its mobile payment platform Xiaomi Pay.

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

It won’t be surprising if the Mi Note 2 comes with the same ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as found on the Mi 5S. For some reason, the company skipped this advanced sensor on the Mi 5S Plus, but I don’t think it can afford to skip this feature on a premium flagship such as the Mi Note 2.

Global Network Band Support

One of the biggest letdowns of Xiaomi’s smartphones for international users was the lack of 4G LTE network support. I have seen so many users disappointed to see that most LTE network bands in Europe and US were not supported by Xiaomi phones, and therefore they had to opt for a different brand phone. That’s most likely going to change with the Mi Note 2, considering how a recent post by one of the officials of the company revealed that the flagship was going to support 37 global brands.

Not So Cheap Anymore

Since the Mi Note 2 is a premium handset from Xiaomi, don’t expect it to be as cheap as other company phones. It is said that the phone could be the costliest handset from Xiaomi, priced at around 4000 Yuan ($600). Some rumors have given an even higher price tag, upwards of $700, but it is likely that at least the basic versions are priced at around $600.

So, that’s what we expect to see on the Mi Note 2.

We are less than 24 hours away from the official company event, so make sure that you stay tuned to gizmochina for tomorrow’s event updates.

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Xiaomi released the two flagship phones, the Xiaomi Mi 5S and the Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus just a week back, however, rumors about new models continue to come in. Earlier today, new images of a Mi smartphone, most likely the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 surfaced on Weibo, revealing a different design than what we had seen for the phone. Some say that it could be the Mi 6 flagship, but it is a bit too early for even the prototypes to emerge, given that the Mi 5S was just launched.

So, we are assuming this is the upcoming Mi Note 2 phone. The design is different, in the sense, the corners are rounder than other Xiaomi flagships and the overall look of the device is unique to the company’s smartphone lineup. Apart from the Mi logo on the back of the phone, there’s nothing else to confirm that this is a Xiaomi smartphone.

What’s interesting about the phone is that it features a curved screen design. While we can’t verify whether it’s a dual curved edge display or just a normal 2.5D curved display, the front for sure looks good. Further, you have the oblong home button below the display, like the Mi 5 which should come with a fingerprint sensor embedded into it.

Other specs of the Mi Note 2 are expected to be very high-end, much better than the Mi 5S as well. You can read more about that from here.

So, what do you think about this new design?

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Again, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is taking over the news space just moments after the Mi 5S and 5S Plus were launched during which period it went on a sort of hiatus. It is now rumored that the much expected Xiaomi flagship device would likely be launched in November. This new rumor is coming on the heels of the words on well-known industry analyst Pan Juitang who hinted at an October outing for the flagship.

As usual, the rumor emanated from a user on China’s microblogging platform Weibo, and apart from a November release date the user also hinted at a few specs for the device. According to the rumor, the Mi Note 2 would come with a 5.7-inch display which would have a 2K resolution. Also, the tipster indictated that the Mi Note successor would sport a double curved glass design, a feature that didn’t find fulfillment on the Mi 5S despite being rumored.

Earlier on, the Xiaomi Mi Note had been rumored to feature two versions, one with the flagship Snapdragon 821 processor and 8GB of RAM said to be a Pro version, although the RAM may likely be 6GB, and there is said to be another version with a Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM. Both versions are expected to come with 5.7-inch 2K AMOLED curved displays with Force Touch. The Mi Note 2 Pro is also likely to have a battery capacity of 3600mAh with fast charge support.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 flagship has been making rounds on the internet for the past few weeks, but it looks like we might have a final release date of the device. According to the latest leak from Weibo, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is going to launch on September 14. That’s quite possible since we have been hearing that the phone’s launch is pretty close and September 14 is just around a week away, i.e. next Wednesday. However, let me remind you that Xiaomi is yet to confirm a release date for its new device.

There are also rumors about a September 24 release date for the device, however, it’s a Saturday. Chinese companies including Xiaomi usually never keep flagship launch conference on Saturdays, which is why September 24 release date is unlikely.

So, what can we expect on the new flagship device? Well, earlier rumors have already painted a very thorough picture of the upcoming smartphone. It is said that the Mi Note 2 could come in two different versions, one powered by Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM and the other powered by the even more powerful Snapdragon 821 with 6GB of RAM on board.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 In Pictures With Dual Cameras & Curved Display (Renders)

As for the display, there should be at least one version with a 5.7-inch 2K curved display. At the back, the flagship should get dual cameras as well, most likely a 13MP dual camera setup. Like the Mi5 and the Redmi Pro, expect the fingerprint sensor to be located on the front.

Pricing won’t be cheap, at least that’s what we have heard from an analyst. But considering this is Xiaomi we are talking about, we can expect the phone to be priced around 2999 Yuan (~$450), which would be quite aggressive for its specs.

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Xiaomi has been quite busy the past few days, releasing two new phones in the Redmi lineup, the Redmi Pro (Review here) and the Redmi Note 4. However, for those who are looking for a much more powerful smartphone, the company is soon said to release the Mi Note 2 flagship in September this year. Yes, earlier it was said that the Mi Note 2 would debut in August, but now, the latest rumors say that the release will be in September.

Rumors about the Mi Note 2 have been cropping up in China quite consistently for the past few weeks, and the latest leak related to the phone reveals a few details about the specs of the device. A leaked screenshot of the Mi Note 2 shows that the phone will come with the Snapdragon 820 chipset clocked at 2.15GHz. There were rumors that the Mi Note 2 will also have a SD821 powered version, but we can only be sure after the company confirms it. This screenshot could be of one of the versions of the device.

RELATED: New Mi Note 2 Leak Shows Dual Curved 3D Glasses and 128GB Storage

Apart from the powerful SD820, the phone is also running 6GB RAM inside with 64GB of internal storage. So, this doesn’t look like the standard version. We expect a 4GB RAM version of the device as well. Finally, the screenshot reveals that the Mi Note 2 is running MIUI 8.6 version.

While we can’t be sure of the authenticity of this screenshot, these specs are just about what every leak have been pointing towards in the past few days. There are also rumors about a dual curved version of the phone, which makes this device even more exciting.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones in the second half of 2016. Analyst Pan Juitang has revealed that we could meet this new flagship as soon as this month, but as of now, we haven’t heard any official smartphone launch event in August. However, the rumors and leaks have painted a very powerful image of the Mi Note 2 flagship, with features such as dual cameras, curved screen display and Snapdragon 821 chip inside. Now, if you were wondering how the Mi Note 2 would look like with these features, then you are in luck as a few fan-made renders of the device have just been spotted.

The Mi Note 2 renders seem to use the same 3D glass body of the Mi5, adding the dual cameras at the back and a curved display as revealed by recent rumors. In fact, a few days back, we even got to see the alleged dual curved display panel of the Mi Note 2, revealing its slight resemblance to Galaxy Note 7’s design. Looks like these renders were made taking all these information into consideration and to be honest, the maker has done a fine job of making the Mi Note 2 look premium and flagship worthy. In fact, these renders could be close to what the new Xiaomi flagship could look like, although we haven’t seen it in real life to confirm this yet.

The front of the device looks beautiful, with curved glass display and the rectangular home button. These renders also have the speakers located at the bottom of the phone. You will also find the USB Type-C port used in the design. The back of the phone looks like the Mi5 with a glass body. However, we can see the dual cameras and dual tone flash on top.

RELATED: Analyst: Xiaomi’s Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 to Cost More

Overall, these renders reveal a premium design for the Mi Note 2 flagship and we can expect nothing less from a company like Xiaomi.

Meanwhile, you can check out more coverage on the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from down below. 

Curved Panel from Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Leaked , Image Inside

Mi Note 2 Specs Leak: Will Have Up to 4 Versions

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Seems To Have Passed 3C Certification

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 & Mi Smartwatch still launching August, reaffirms Analyst

You can check out all the remaining renders of the Mi Note 2 from down below.

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Xiaomi’s co-founder had previously revealed that the company was preparing the launch of a new flagship smartphone in August. While the company is yet to confirm that the new product launching is going to be the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, a new device has just passed the Chinese 3C certification website. Considering the charging specs of this certified device, it is a high-end smartphone model, which means it could be the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship.

The listing reveals that the phone supports 5v 2.5A, 9V 2A and 12V 1.5A charging, which takes the maximum wattage to 18W. So, this means that the phone comes with fast charging support. Further, today’s listing of the device confirms that the phone will be manufactured by Foxconn.

READ MORE: Analyst: Xiaomi’s Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 to Cost More

Considering the above information, it looks like the device certified is a flagship model, which could be none other than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship. Previous rumors have said that the phone should be the first Chinese model to feature the Snapdragon 821 chipset. There should be 4GB  / 6GB RAM variants and we could also see a curved screen display version.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Variants Leaked In Detail: Top-End Specs Including Dual Cameras

While Xiaomi is yet to confirm that the Mi Note 2 is coming, the previous generation Mi Note models are no longer available for purchase from the official company store, which should be a good indication that a new model is coming.

If the launch is indeed in August, then we are quite sure that new information about the device will pop up on the internet pretty soon. So, stay tuned!

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An industry analyst, Pan Jiutang has said the Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 will follow the trend of the newly released Redmi Pro and have higher prices than their predecessors.

The Redmi series is known for its low price tag but that has changed with the release of the Redmi Pro which has a starting price of 1499 Yuan ($224) and goes up to 1999 Yuan ($299), setting the record for the most expensive Redmi phone. But that shouldn’t come as a surprise since the Redmi Pro is sporting a number of new features the company hasn’t put on a phone before, such as  the use of dual rear cameras and an OLED display.

The Mi 5s is reported to also launch with dual cameras. It will have a glass body, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an advanced pressure sensitive display. The Mi Note 2 on the other hand will feature a snapdragon 821 SoC and an advanced pressure sensitive 2K display as well but with a curved edge. These new features will definitely see them having higher price tags but which are still competitive enough for them to give the competition a run for their money.

RELATED: Render of Xiaomi Mi 5s With Dual Cameras

The Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 are expected to launch next month before the release of the iPhone 7s (sevens) in September.

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For the past few weeks, we have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship. However, up till now, these rumors only revealed an approximate release period, which is said to be around August. But now, we might have a final date, as new rumors from China say that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be announced on July 25. Further, the phone is said to come with a 5.7-inch display, 6GB of RAM, Snapdragon chipset and a price tag of 2499 Yuan ($375).

So, does the July 25 date make sense? Kind of. Xiaomi has already started teasing the Mi Note 2 and when a company does that, it can only mean that the release date is near. July 25 is still around three weeks away, which means there’s still time for Xiaomi to start teasing the device aggressively.

Moreover, another reason why July 25 could indeed be the release date of the Mi Note 2 is because of the latest teaser. Remember the teaser Xiaomi released a couple of days back saying 2>5. Here > could imply 7, which would mean that 2>5 is hinting at the July 25 date (7 / 25).

If you want another reason to believe this date, then just go back a few more days and recall the comment made by the Xiaomi co-founder, Lin Bin. He had said that the company will release a powerful flagship in July. Mi Note 2 should be out best bet.

Taking all these information into consideration, it is possible that we meet the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 on July 25. Of course, nothing is confirmed at the moment, so we can’t be 100% sure until we the company confirms the date.

RELATED: Xiaomi to release a 4000 Yuan ($600) Flagship this year

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is said to the be the most powerful handset from the company till date, even rumored to feature the new Snapdragon 821 chipset along with 6GB of RAM. There should be other versions as well, like one with dual cameras and dual curved edge display. 

Hopefully, we will get more details about the handset in the coming days.

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Xiaomi’s co-founder and president, Lin Bin revealed this Saturday, Xiaomi will release a new high-performance flagship in July, which is just a few weeks away. However, he failed to mention the name or any feature of the flagship (except that it’s high-end) which makes us wonder which product will meet us next month. Below mentioned are a few guesses based on recent rumors.

Some rumors say that the Xiaomi flagship to be announced next month is going to be none other than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship. We have been hearing about the device for the past few months and hence, it won’t be surprising if we meet the flagship soon. Another possibility is the Xiaomi Mi Edge, a phone that has been rumored since late 2014. If we indeed meet this device, then expect features such as a flexible / curved screen with a size of around 5.5-5.7 inches.

Specs wise, you can expect a lot of good things inside the new Mi Note 2. The phone is said to come with the Snapdragon 821 chiset, a slightly overclocked version of the SD820. Along with this, you can expect 6GB RAM on board with several variants. Earlier rumors have said that there could be a dual camera version as well. This is possible as recently, an insider posted on Weibo that Xiaomi, OPPO and Apple are all working on dual camera phones this year.

Another possibility is the release of the Xiaomi Notebook. We have seen leaks about this product as well as heard a lot of rumors for the past six months. The Notebook is said to be released this summer and July would be a good time for its 12.5-inch model to be announced. While we haven’t seen the laptop in any images yet, it is said that it will come with a light weight aluminum design to rival the Apple Macbooks.

So, what do you think will be released in July?

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While there’s still time for the Xiaomi Mi Note lineup to complete its one year anniversary, rumors about a second generation model, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 have already started to surface. According to the latest rumors, the new model will feature high-end specs, which includes a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The leakster didn’t mention whether there would be a MicroSD card slot.

Like the Xiaomi Mi 5, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 model is also expected to feature Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. At the back, you can expect a 16MP shooter. Also, for software, you can expect the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS on board. Finally, like all flagships, the phone will support 4G LTE networks.

As for the processor, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will reportedly come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 820 chipset on board. This new chip is supposed to be the company’s savior after the setback it received with its Snapdragon 810 processor. However, since the leak claims that the phone may release as soon as November 5, its likely that there will be multiple versions of the device. The model that we might see in November could be powered by Mediatek’s Helio X20 MT6797. Xiaomi could release a Snapdragon 820 variant sometime later, when the chip becomes available.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is also expected to come with an upgraded body. The phone will reportedly ditch the 3D glass design for a metal build.

Anyways, the Mi Note 2 is shaping out to be a powerful smartphone. This isn’t surprising since the Mi Note series is the company’s most powerful lineup right now and we can expect pretty high-end stuff on the device when it releases in the coming months.

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