Xiaomi has been working on improving the AOD feature of its phones following the launch of the Mi 9. A new feature it has been working on is Dual Clock Always on Display. This allows you to set two different clocks to be shown in AOD mode and comes in handy for those who are frequent travelers.

At the moment, the feature is still limited to the developer version of supported devices but it should become available to stable users via a future update.

The Weibo post which revealed the new feature also revealed more details about Always-on-Display in general. First, the color screen AOD feature will be available to all Xiaomi phones with OLED displays including the Mi 8.

The post also said since the 2016 Mi Note 2 also uses an OLED display, it will also get the feature. The AOD update will arrive on the Mi Note 2 after the Mi 8 and the Mi MIX 3 gets it.

Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun also confirmed that all Xiaomi OLED phones will get the dual-clock feature.

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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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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).

Read More:Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Gets Android 8.1 Oreo Thanks To LineageOS 15.1 (Unofficial)

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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Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 last year at the same time the revolutionary Mi Mix was announced. The Mi Note 2 features a flexible curved OLED display and the display was predicted to be a potential trend for the future. Although that ended up not happening, no thanks to Mi Mix, the flagship model still commands some admiration as a result of the sleek design and awesome specs it packs. The Note has since gotten a replacement in the Mi Note 3 but its price and sales have continued to stay strong. However, Suning Tesco has provided an attractive discount for the Mi Note 2 which removes a chunk from its price. 

The Standard Edition of the Mi Note 2 with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM has for long remained at 2799 Yuan except for seasonal price cuts while the higher version with 6GB RAM + 128 GB ROM is priced at 3299 Yuan. All that has changed, perhaps temporarily, as JD is offering the Mi Note 2 (6GB + 128GB) version for 2299 Yuan (~$347) which is a 1,000 Yuan reduction from its original price.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review – Another Beast from Xiaomi

No reason was given for the monstrous price cut, the biggest we are seeing for the Mi Note 2 but it seems to part of the 12.12 sales promo which commences tomorrow. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes with a phablet-sized 5.7-inch dual curved display and a flagship Snapdragon 821 chipset. It is available in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB versions. The device also packs a 4070mAh battery is more than you will find on similarly sized flagships and there is a 22.5MP rear shooter among other features.

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Xiaomi‘s President has sensationally revealed via a Weibo post that the tech giant will be launching the flagship Mi Note 3 soon. Lin Bin didn’t specify if the device will be announced on September 11 but from his previous Weibo post, it certainly will likely launch with the Mix 2. The Xiaomi president had disclosed in an earlier Weibo post that Xiaomi will also announce another product with the Mi Mix 2 billed to go official on September 11.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 has featured severally in leaks which point at its likely design as well as its likely specs but Lin Bin also revealed a surprise detail of the Note 3. The CEO in his post hinted that the Mi Note 3 would be a larger version of the flagship Mi 6. The teaser poster he shared along with post also passes across the same message. What this basically suggests is that the Mi Note 3 will have a curved display as well as a glass body like the Mi 6 but will come with a larger size. The Mi 6 features a 5.15-inch display and the Note 3 may come in at 5.7 inches just like the Mi Note 2. The flagship comes with a premium design which is curved on all sides and is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor.We also expect entirely the same specifications as the Mi 6, perhaps with out or two modifications in its specs.

Read Also: Philippe Starck Goes Full 007 For The New Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Teaser

In addition, the poster also reveals that the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 will be endorsed by Wu Yifan who was also the company’s brand ambassador for the Mi 5X launched recently. By the way, Lei Jun also has confirmed that the Mi Note 3 will be launched alongside the Mi Mix 2. So, which do you prefer, a full-screen Mi Mix 2 or a bigger Mi 6?

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The Mi Note 2 was released last year and there are unconfirmed rumors that it will get a successor soon. Two months ago, Xiaomi reduced the price of the 4GB RAM + 64GB model to ¥2499 (~$374) from ¥2799 (~$419). If you are interested in purchasing it, you may want to check other sites as they have it for less.

Online store Gome is offering a ¥600 limited discount that brings the price of the 4GB RAM + 64GB version to ¥2199 (~$329). If you are not able to snag that, you may have to settle for a ¥400 discount that brings it down to ¥2399 (~$359).

JD.com has the Mi Note 2 in the same configuration above for ¥2399 (~$359). That is an extra ¥100 (~$15) savings compared to if you buy it from the official site.

Xiaomi announced a new model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for ¥2899 ($434) last month. So if you feel you need the extra RAM, you may want to settle for that.

The Mi Note 2 is still a more than a capable device. It has a 5.7-inch dual curved display and is powered by the Snapdragon 821. The 4070mAh battery is more than you will find on similarly sized flagships and there is an audio jack.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Has Already Sold 5 Million Redmi Note 4 Units in India

The 22.5MP rear camera may not be the best among its peers you should be able to sideload the Google Pixel’s camera app to take advantage of the HDR+ for better photos.

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The Mi Note 3 is already in the pipeline and it is fair if you are holding off buying a new phone because of it. For those who are not crazy about using the phone with the latest features, but want a device that can still hold its own, then the Mi Note 2 is a great choice.

For the 618 promotion, Xiaomi announced a ¥200 reduction off the price of the Global Version bringing it down to ¥3299 ($483). Now that the festival is over, it has announced a ¥300 price cut for the base version with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. This brings the price to ¥2499 (~$366).

As at the time of writing, the price change has not been effected on the official site. But if you head to JD.com, it is already available at that price. There is no info as to the duration of the price cut but you should hurry if you are interested in picking it up.

READ MORE: Xiaomi to Soon Open Mi Home Store in Greece

The Mi Note 2 has a 5.7-inch dual curved OLED display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, and the base version has 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. There is a 22.56MP rear camera and an 8MP autofocus front facing camera.

The Mi Note 2 has a 4070mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. There is NFC, a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, a Hi-Fi audio chip, and an audio jack.

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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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One hundred and sixty-eight grams. That is the weight of the Xiaomi Mi 6. Doesn’t sound like its heavy for a phone, especially one with a 5.15-inch display. However, when you compare the weight of the Mi 6 to that of other flagship devices that share the same display size or even larger, then you would ask this same question. Why does the Mi 6 weigh so much?

The Xiaomi Mi 6 comes with a FHD display, dual rear cameras, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB of storage and a 3350mAh battery. Its body is made from a mixture of glass and metal. Glass on the front and rear, and a metal frame that goes around it. But does that justify its 168g weight?

Below are a list of phones that weigh less than the Xiaomi Mi 6:

• Samsung Galaxy S8 – 5.8-inch dual curved display, 3000mAh battery, aluminium frame with glass front and back  = 155g
• Huawei P10 – 5.1-inch display, 3200mAh battery, aluminium unibody = 145g
• LG G6 – 5.7-inch display, 3300mAh battery, aluminium frame with glass front and back = 163g
• Moto G5 Plus – 5.2-inch display, 3000mAh battery, aluminium unibody = 155g
• OnePlus 3T – 5.5-inch display, 3400mAh battery, aluminium unibody = 158g
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2 – 5.7-inch display, 4070mAh battery, aluminium frame and glass front and back = 166g
• Moto Z Force – 5.5-inch display, 3500mAh battery, aluminium frame and glass front and back = 163g
• Xiaomi Mi 5 – 5.15-inch display, 3000mah battery, aluminium frame and glass front and back = 129g

Some of the devices above have more or less the same screen size as the Mi 6, others have larger displays. There are also others with larger displays and larger batteries but the unique feature they share is they weigh less than the Mi 6.

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Take the Mi Note 2 for example. Battery capacity is 4070mAh and display size is 5.7-inches but it still weighs 2g less than the Mi 6. It is also built from metal and glass. We are trying to understand why the Mi 6 weighs more and the only reason that comes to mind is the aluminium frame being the culprit for the extra weight.

Do you have other reasons for why the Xiaomi Mi 6 weighs so much? Please, do drop a comment.

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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.

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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 has recently confirmed that it will be unveiling the much-hyped Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship smartphone on April 19. The Chinese firm is still a couple of days away from the launch of Xiaomi Mi 6 and the rumor mill is already brewing up with fresh information on the next generation Mi Note series phablet.

An anonymous Chinese source has revealed that the upcoming Mi Note 3 will be packed with lethal specifications. The most powerful smartphone chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 835 is rumored to fuel the phablet with a mammoth 8 GB RAM. It is expected to be available in native storage options such as 128 GB and 256 GB.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a dual edge curved screen that measures 5.7 inches. Its successor is also expected to arrive with a same sized display. Like the Mi Note 2, its next generation model is pegged to be equipped with a identical battery of 4,070 mAh capacity.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6 & Mi 6 Plus Prices Leak Ahead of April 19 Launch

Even though the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is one of the most impressive smartphones from the company, there is no fresh information available on its market performance. The reason behind it is that the Mi Note 2 has reportedly encountered production issues.

Just as Samsung faced production problems with its first dual-edge curved phones, Xiaomi too is allegedly facing a similar issue with the production of dual-edge screens for Mi Note 2. However, the company seems to be well prepared in improving the production of curved displays for the Mi Note 3.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is rumored to get unveiled in the second quarter of this year.  However, this piece of information cannot be confirmed as the company has not followed a consistent refresh cycle for the Mi Note series phones. The Mi Note and Mi Note Pro phones were unveiled in January 2015. The Mi Note 2 arrived in October 2016. If Xiaomi has improved the building process for Mi Note 3, it may consider canning the Mi Note 2 to launch a successor phone with killer specs quickly.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 2 late last year alongside the Mi Mix but the device has not been readily available due to production factor. The Mi Note 2 came with a curved OLED display which gives it a uniquely different look from other Xiaomi smartphones. The OLED panel is said to be a flexible type, supplied by LG and due to the flexibility production output has been low.

Now, what is likely another version of the Mi Note 2 has been spotted on TENAA where it was certified. The TENAA listed device has the model number 2015212. The spectacular thing about the TENAA listing, apart from the specs which align, is the model number which follows closely, those of the Mi Note 2 versions released. Ni Note 2 first appeared in 4GB and 6GB RAM versions having model numbers 2015211 and 2015213.

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Unfortunately, the TENAA listing wasn’t accompanied by images of the smartphone, so we can’t ascertain if it is really the Mi Note 2. But it is likely Xiaomi is will modify a few features on this model like a lower RAM size or using a normal OLED instead of the flexible one in order to boost production output. However, the device is listed as packing a 5.7-inch display with a dimension of 156.2 x 77.2 x 7.6mm and a battery capacity of 4070mAh. All similar with the Mi Note 2 presently in the market.

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Xiaomi’s first phone for the year is the Redmi Note 4X but the Xiaomi Mi 6 is actually the one fans are looking forward to. Rumors have been flying round as to what features the Mi 6 will have and which ones it won’t.

One feature most people are eager to know about is the display of the Mi 6. Last year there were speculations that the phone will look like a smaller version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 which we all know has a dual-curved AMOLED display. Today, Weibo user @Mocha Socialist Workers has disproved the statement.

According to his post on the micro-blogging site, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will have a flat 5.2-inch 1080p TFT LCD display and not an OLED display with dual-curved edges.

Now we will advise not to rush and swallow this statement as Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed the display type of the Mi 6. The Xiaomi Mi 6 might have a flat IPS display but there is no assurance that the “Mi 6 Pro” or “Mi 6 Plus” won’t have an OLED display that is curved.

Judging from what Xiaomi did with the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus, and the differences between the two phones and even differences between storage variants of each of the phones, You will understand why we are not quick to dismiss earlier reports.

@Mocha Socialist Workers doesn’t stop there. He also clears the air on the rumor that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will feature a Pinecone processor. His post says the Mi 6 will indeed feature a Snapdragon 835 chip.

There is indeed mention of a higher-end Pinecone chip (Pinecone V970) built on the 10nm node. The chip is said to be made up of  8 cores (4x A73 cores clocked at 2.7GHz and 4x A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz) and sports a Mali-G71MP12 GPU clocked at 900MHz. Sounds powerful but it won’t be making it into the Mi 6 but might be used in the Xiaomi Mi 6s or Mi Note 3.

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Sources say the news that Samsung is taking all the available Snapdragon 835 chips is greatly exaggerated. Samsung is only getting priority as the top Android manufacturer but other early manufacturers like Xiaomi will also get their supply of the chips.

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Xiaomi released the Mi Note 2 back in November. The dual-curved phone was originally available in black and silver. However, at CES 2017, they unveiled three additional colors (pink, green, and blue) for the device. That brings it to five colors, right? But why stop there?

According to Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun, the Mi Note 2 will be available in coral blue as well. On his Weibo page, you will find pictures of his skiing trip in Switzerland in which he is holding a blue phone he has confirmed to be the Mi Note 2.

The Mi Note 2 is already referred to as a Galaxy Note 7 alternative. Releasing it (Mi Note 2) in one of the original colors (Blue Coral) of the Note 7 might actually be smart but some will still see it as a sort of imitation. But we guess Xiaomi is just taking advantage of the situation. So if you have been waiting for one more reason to pick up the phone, you have it already.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 5C gets China’s 3C Certification, Rumored to Launch in February

Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 has a 5.7-inch dual-curved OLED 1080p display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 821 SoC. There is a 22.56MP rear camera with EIS and 3-axis gyroscope and an 8MP front facing camera. There is a fingerprint scanner up front and a 4070mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

There is no news yet as to when the coral blue variant will be available but we guess it should be the same time as the other three new colors.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 – the latest flagship made by the company and one of the best-looking and powerful phones on the market right now. But are the awesome looks and the bleeding-edge specs make the smartphone great? Learn more in the full Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review.

Thanks to Oppomart for sending the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 for a review.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: VIDEO REVIEW

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: UNBOXING

The phone ships in quite a simple box and inside of it, you can find all the usual stuff. No extras included.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: DESIGN and DISPLAY

I have to admit that this is one of the most beautiful smartphones Xiaomi has ever made. We have a curved glass on the front and rear, a high-quality metal trim and tactile metal buttons.

We have a gorgeous 5.7” 1080p Amoled panel, which offers deep blacks, punchy colors and it is plenty sharp for everyday use. The bezels are quite visible but I’m okay with that. As usual, Xiaomi did not officially confirm the type of protective glass it used for this phone.

We have the usual highly customizable and backlit capacitive buttons, and a super fast and accurate fingerprint scanner. Keep in mind that you have to physically press the home button to use the fingerprint sensor but the unlocking process is just seamless and it works 10/10 times.

On the top, we have a highly customizable LED notification light and the upgraded 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and autofocus.

I’ve never been a huge fan of glass-made phones but I have to say that the Mi Note 2 has a somewhat oleophobic coating that does a pretty good job preventing from fingerprints and smudges.

We have a powerful 22.5MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and a dual tone dual-LED flash but there is no OIS.

Xiaomi brought the IR blaster back to this phone, which is great, so you can control devices like TVs. The sound quality via the headset jack is just excellent.

Same can be said about the loudspeaker. The sound is balanced, rich and it gives you some sort of surround sound effect that a lot of phones lack.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

When it comes to hardware, you can be rest assured that you will have all the latest and greatest specs packed into this phone.

My review unit ships with the Snapdragon 821 chip, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which is, however, not expandable. If you are willing to pay more, you can go for the high-end model that has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

As expected, 3D gaming performance is excellent and the whole gaming experience is just great thanks to the large display and a great loudspeaker. Finally, the phone does not have any overheating issues.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: BENCHMARKS

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: USER INTERFACE

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 ships with the Android 6.0-based MIUI 8 that we have already seen on other Xiaomi phones.

As usual, we have a ton of customization options, various settings, tweaks and little features to make the phone look your own. Some of the cool features include a baked-in theming engine, where you can choose from a lot of themes, fonts, wallpapers and so on. Also, you can go to the so-called second space, which is as Xiaomi says “like having two devices” at the same time. In other words, it is like having two accounts on the same phone.

However, you have to know that the Chinese version of the phone comes with quite a few bloatware apps that may be annoying. A great thing is that you can easily remove most of them.

Finally, I’m fairly impressed with how fast the Mi Note 2  is despite having all those features. The phone is fast, fluid and I didn’t have any hiccups or lag.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: CAMERA

The camera app allows you to take pictures extremely fast. As usual to Xiaomi phones, there are a few shooting modes and settings to play with.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: IMAGE QUALITY

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In theory, 22.5MP should give you a lot of detail and the Mi Note 2’s camera does produce very detailed photos that look sharp and the colors are natural. Also, the camera handles the dynamic range and contrast pretty well but it tends to underexpose the scenery more often than not.

Most of the indoor and macro shots were taken in very poor lighting. The phone can take some good-looking photos but as usual, the noise levels get quite high in lower-lit situations.

As for night camera performance, it is just average. Well, it is not bad but I would love the software to kick in to brighten up the scene as right now the images look dark. Also, the level of noise could be a lot lower.

As for selfie shooter, it can take some nice and detailed photos.

The 4K video is good but not great. The footage is quite sharp, the auto-exposure and continuous autofocus work fine and the colors look natural. However, there are quite a few video artefacts going on and overall the footage could look sharper if we compare it to some of the mainstream flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The electronic image stabilization (EIS) uses the gyroscope sensor and this combo does a pretty good job reducing the shakiness.

The 1080p video looks quite good but obviously, there is less detail than in 4k footage. The 1080p selfie video looks pretty good and it will be more than enough for the video chats. See the video review for video samples.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: CONNECTIVITY

When it comes to connectivity, the Mi Note 2 has you covered. It has an international 4G LTE support that assures a fast internet speed, good signal reception and a great call quality.

Also, Wifi, GPS work absolutely fine. In addition, there is NFC onboard.

The only complaint would be that there is no microSD card slot but you get 2 SIM card slots as any other Xiaomi phone.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: BATTERY LIFE

The Mi Note 2 ships with a 4070mAh battery that performs quite well. I was able to get around 5 hours of screen-on time on kind of heavy usage including power penalty of 2 SIM cards, 4 Google accounts, social media accounts and so on.

The phone supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 tech but the supplied charger can fully charge the phone in about 1 h 45 mins, which is not the best result we’ve seen this year.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Review: CONCLUSIONS

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a true flagship phone that just looks beautiful but it costs almost $500.

So what are you getting for this amount of money? The phone sports an excellent build quality and that curved glass on the front and rear adds quite a bit of style.

Also, powerful internals assure that the device performs very well no matter what you throw at it. If you add a feature-rich user interface, a good battery life, great sound quality, you are looking at a very compelling offering.

However, you have to know that even at this price point, the Mi Note 2’s camera struggles in low-light, the 4k video quality is not on par with the mainstream flagships and finally, there is no microSD card slot for storage expansion.

At the end of the day, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is still a very solid phone as it offers a lot of flagship-grade qualities but as most of the phones, it has some shortcomings that you have to consider.

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In the past couple of years, Chinese brands have changed the way we looked at flagship phones, with phones from companies like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Meizu showing us that we needn’t spend $700 on a phone for getting the best performance. This year, more companies have come up to prove this very point, which has left us with plenty of smartphones that are very good on paper and does not cost a fortune.

So, here we list the best smartphones in the market today, ranging from $300 and going all the way up to $770. These are some of the best Chinese flagships that you can buy right now.

Almost everyone would agree that the best Chinese flagship phone list isn’t complete without a OnePlus smartphone. Since the past three years, OnePlus has etched out a niche market for itself — the one and only affordable flagship that you need and the tradition continues this year as well with the latest OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 3T, which is one of the best phones you can buy for your money right now.

(OnePlus 3 Review Here)

The phone comes with the most powerful Qualcomm processor yet, the Snapdragon 821, 6GB of RAM for super fast multi-tasking and even a 128GB ROM option for those who found 64GB not enough on the OnePlus 3. The rear camera is pretty good, with a 16MP Sony sensor with OIS and PDAF, but what’s really the highlight is the front camera, a 16MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture, making it a handy device for clicking your selfies.

The 3400mAh battery will ensure that your phone is powered for a day and if you find that not enough, the Dash Charge, which gets you 60% battery in 30 minutes, will get the job done.

It’s definitely a great flagship costing just $439!

You can read the entire specifications of the OP3T here.

Xiaomi’s smartphones have always been affordable and value for money and recently the company has increased its efforts to make a mark in the high-end flagship segment. As a result, we have a few Xiaomi flagships that make it to the list here (three to be exact) and all the three are worthy enough of your hard earned money. They come with top-notch features at an affordable price, making it true value for money.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 makes it to this list, which is unsurprising, given its dual curved display and powerful specs.

This Xiaomi flagship is a bit different from other phones in the list because of its dual curved display. The phone is a bit larger as well, as it comes with a 5.7-inch 1080p display, as opposed to the 5.5-inchers that are in this list. But the larger display means you have more screen real estate which is great for your games and videos. Inside, you get the best Snapdragon 821 chip, with the top-end variant featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone features a great 22.5MP 1/2.6″ sensor with EIS (gyro), PDAF and dual LED flash. The phone also features a large 4070mAh battery with QC 3.0 (82% in just 30 minutes) making sure that your large screen will be powered throughout the day.

The phone’s official price starts at $413 in China and goes all the way up to $516 for the 6GB RAM model. However, as you know, one will have to shell out anywhere from $50-$100 premium for each variant model.

Check out the entire specs of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from here.

If you are looking for a Chinese flagship that’s compact and powerful, you should definitely check out the Xiaomi Mi 5S. The phone features a 5.15-inch compact display with 3D Touch on the top end 4GB + 128GB ROM version.

(Xiaomi Mi 5S Review Here)

It’s slim, weighs just 145 grams and is ideal for a small sized flagship. Internals are powerful, coming with Snapdragon 821 with Adreno 530 GPU, and a 1/2.3″ 12MP f/2.0 camera which should ensure good quality pictures even in low light. One feature missing from the camera is OIS. The battery is also decent measuring 3200mAh and QC 3.0 support helps in powering the phone all day long.

The pricing in China starts at around $300, going up to $350 for the 128GB version.

You can check out all the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5S from here.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix is one of the biggest surprises of the year 2016 and hence, there is no way this list is complete without including this flagship. However, because of its super giant display, which covers more than 90% of the front, the Mi Mix is probably not for everyone. After all, using a 6.4-inch 1080p display on a day to day basis is not an easy task.

But if you are someone who loves big screens, the Xiaomi Mi Mix is probably one of the best-looking phones that you can buy right now. It is once again powered by the popular Snapdragon 821 chipset and even comes with a 256GB + 6GB RAM option for those who really want to take things to the next level.

While the camera is decent featuring a 16MP sensor with EIS and PDAF, it’s not the best in the market, which might be a let down for some. But it should still click some decent pictures. The battery is large, measuring 4400mAh which will ensure that you will get at least day long battery life despite its super large display.

The limited supply is probably its biggest drawback. This also makes the actual purchase price of the Mi Mix, higher than the official price tag of $516.

You can read more about the Xiaomi Mi Mix specs from here.

Despite its late entry into the smartphone market, LeEco has given us some of the best value for money smartphones available in the market right now. As a result, there is no surprise that this list includes the LeEco Le Pro 3 flagship that is powered by the mighty Snapdragon 821 chipset.

(Le Pro 3 Review Here)

In fact, the Le Pro 3 comes with all the bells and whistles found on a regular Android flagship today, including 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM option, a large 4070mAh battery, a decent 16MP camera with PDAF and a super slim 7.5mm body (slimmer than most phones in this list). However, what really sets this phone apart from others is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone uses the company’s USB Type-C powered CDLA standard which it claims is better than standard headphone jacks.

If you can live without a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, the Le Pro 3 is one of the most affordable Snapdragon 821 powered phones in the market.

It starts at around $270 in China and goes up to $300 for the 6GB RAM model. However, you can get the 6GB RAM version from sellers like OPPOMART for around $380, which is a good price even after the premium charged.

You can read the entire specs of the LeEco Le Pro 3 from here.

Your search for a good looking metal phablet ends with the Huawei Mate 9. It comes with everything that you wish for in a smartphone, including a Leica certified 20MP + 12MP dual cameras at the back. The Huawei P9 had one of the most interesting cameras in the segment and the Mate 9 aims to take things to a different level.

This Huawei flagship comes with a massive 5.9-inch display with 1080p display. Unlike the other phones in this list, the Huawei Mate 9 is powered by its own chipset, the Hisilicon Kirin 960, which to be honest has really caught up with other flagship processors in the market today. While there is no 6GB RAM option for this model, 4GB + 64GB storage along with MicroSD expansion up to 256GB should be enough for most users out there.

The dual cameras is the real focus of the phone, featuring 20MP + 12MP dual sensors with f/2.2 aperture, 2x zoom, PDAF + Laser Focus and dual tone flash. The front facing 8MP f/1.9 sensor should be enough for great selfies. Further, like all Mate series flagships, the Mate 9 also comes with a large 4000mAh battery.

This actually doesn’t fit in the affordable flagship category, with pricing starting upwards of $700. However, for this price, you get top-notch built quality, powerful hardware, Leica certified cameras as well as a premium experience. This is why it makes sense to include the phone in this list despite its costly price tag of $775.

You can check out the specs of the Mate 9 from here.

So, these were the top Chinese Flagships that you can buy in the market today. I would like to include some honorable mentions as well, like the 6GB version of ZUK Z2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 820 as well as the ZTE Axon 7 coming with a great audio experience. But if you are in the market to get the best Chinese flagship, the phones listed above are probably your best bet.

So, what do you feel about this Chinese flagship list? Do you think I missed out on any great phone?

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Xiaomi seems to have done releasing major smartphones for the year 2016. Naturally, this will bring our attention to the next generation Mi smartphone, which should be none other than the Xiaomi Mi 6. Given that the Xiaomi Mi Mix and the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 have set a really high bar, we should expect some great upgrades on the Mi 6 as compared to the current generation Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus.

Now, the popular analyst Kevin Wang revealed on his Weibo account that the Xiaomi Mi 6 should be the first domestic flagship to feature the new generation Snapdragon 835 chipset. He also added that Samsung Galaxy S8 will be the first international phone to feature this new Qualcomm processor.

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Snapdragon 835 is said to be a powerful upgrade to the already powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset. According to the rumored specs that cropped up on Weibo earlier today, the new age chipset will increase the number of cores inside to eight, instead of four found on the SD821. Further, Qualcomm has already confirmed the X16 LTE model — first Gigabit-class modem for its new chipsets, which should include the SD835 as well. Other features of the new chip include increased clocked speed up to 3GHz, Adreno 540, UFS 2.1, 4K display support, UFS 2.1, four channel LPDDR4x memory and dual camera support.

Further, Kevin added that these two phone should go on sale sometime around early March 2017.

Of course, these are all just rumors for now, as neither Xiaomi or Qualcomm have confirmed these details. The Xiaomi Mi 6 being the first SD835 Chinese phone makes sense to some extent, given that Xiaomi Mi 5 was also almost the first Chinese flagship to feature SD820 chip (if not for the discontinued Le Max Pro).

Well, I said Xiaomi was done releasing major phones for this year, but there are mid-rangers expected to be released in the next few weeks, including the rumored Xiaomi Meri aka Xiaomi 5C that should be the first Xiaomi phone to be powered by its own processor.

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Xiaomi yesterday announced that from 10 am today being 11.11, the Xiaomi Mix and Mi Note 2 would go on offline sale on the official Mi home stores in China. The company also disclosed that sales of both highly sought after devices would be on first come first serve basis. A long queue of persons wanting to buy either devices, especially the Xiaomi Mix was expected but what we didn’t envisage was that some fans would spend the night outside the Xiaomi official stores so as to be in good stead to grab one of the device.

According to pictures shared by Xiaomi’s co-founder and Vice-President, Wang Chuan, fans braced the winter cold to stay outside the stores in large numbers. Most of them came prepared, decked in winter jacket, some with plastic seats while other came with a hot water flask or teas cups to perhaps provide tea or coffee which would help drive away the piercing winter cold.

It wasn’t a male-only affair, though, as the females were not left out and a good number of them could be spotted in the long queues. Those that couldn’t find seats are either standing or seated on the bare floor. The queues are expected to surge as the day get by.

No doubt, this is another demonstration of the huge popularity of the two Xiaomi flagships both in China and even overseas. The Mi Mix and Note 2 had gone on their first and second flash sales and cumulatively the sales didn’t last up to one minute, gone in seconds on both occasions.

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a dual-curved display which is similar to what you have on the S7 Edge. But while Samsung’s curved edges have special functions when you swipe them such as quick shortcuts to preset apps, contacts, and news feed; and if you use it with a flip case, the exposed edge will display notifications and important info without you having to open the phone.

Xiaomi on the other hand failed to mention during the launch of the Mi Note 2 if it had any special tricks up its sleeve screen. Though reports said it does have some special gestures like shortcuts to theme customizations. However, it appears it will get better functions following the arrival of MIUI 9.

Yesterday, we reported that a private beta of the new ROM was available to a select few and since it is based on Android Nougat 7.1, it will feature smart edge gestures. The news now is that these gestures will greatly improve the experience of the Mi Note 2 when it eventually gets updated to MIUI 9. There are no details yet on what specific functions it will have; if they will be similar to what we have seen before or be new tricks.

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Are you planning on purchasing a Xiaomi Mi Note 2? Then the above info may help make up your mind.

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It’s been two weeks since the Mi Note 2 launched and the second flash sale ran today, even though quite a number of people were still not able to purchase due to the limited supply. However, a new Xiaomi phone has been spotted on TENAA that shares several similarities to the Mi Note 2 but lacks a curved-display. Speculations say this is the Non-Curved Variant of the Mi Note 2.

The phone’s model number is 2015213 which is just a little different from the Mi Note 2’s 2015211 model number. It also features the same rear camera design but lacks the rear curves as well as the curved screen in front.

The screen is 5.68” but there is no mention of the resolution. But there is a high chance it is a Full HD OLED display. Battery capacity is 4070mAh and all the other specifications are said to be the same.

READ MORE: What Happens When You Drop Your Xiaomi Mi Mix?

The non-curved variant is expected to launch on the 11th of November and have a starting price of ¥2500 ($369) which we expect should have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The launch of this new model may help ease the demand of the curved variant which is in very short supply. We also expect the non-curved variant to have a Global Edition.

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Xiaomi announced the Mi Note 2 flagship earlier today, along with the concept Xiaomi Mix phablet. Now, as tradition, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is up for pre-order on OPPOMART.

The 4GB + 64GB Black colored version is up for grabs at $479 while the 4GB  + 128GB model is up for pre-order at $579. However, for most international users, you will have to opt for the $679 Mi Note 2 Global Edition with 37 LTE band support.

To recap, the Mi Note 2 comes with a 5.7-inch dual curved OLED display with 1080p resolution. At the back, the phone features a powerful 22.56MP camera from Sony. Inside, there is the Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB / 6GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB ROM options. The phone supports NFC as well as fingerprint payments. Just confirmed that the Mi Note 2 uses an FPC1245 sensor and not ultrasonic sensor.

Overall, the Mi Note 2 is a great flagship. You can check out the listing on OPPOMART from here.

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The long wait is finally over, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been unveiled and indeed the wait proved to be worth while. The device lived up to its billing as a unique one, different from all the amazing smartphones Xiaomi had gifted us in the past. We have got our hands on the unboxing / hands-on images of the Mi Note 2 courtesy of the guys at Phoenix Technology and yours sincerely just can’t get enough of this stunning beauty.

As expected, the Mi Note 2 features a double curved OLED display that comes in with some level of flexibility as well as with 3D glass cover at both the front and back. The smartphone comes in two cool colors but seems the black colored variant is the one available now and set to go on sale November 1 while the glacier silver version would be made available 3 weeks after the commencement of sales.

For a 2799 Yuan device, Xiaomi continues to amaze us with its marketing model that places less emphasis on huge price tag. The device lies in the same category as the Galaxy Note 7 with a colossal price difference. One may even confuse this for the Note 7 if careful observation isn’t done.

Standing tall at 5.7 inches, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 display features a resolution of 1080 pixels and the display accounts for approximately 77.2% of the entire screen. The entire device’s internals are encased in a body made of 7-series aluminium alloy which is then encased in glass all round.

You also get a massive 22.56MP Sony IMX318 sensor at the rear with f/2.0 aperture and which is capable of shooting 4K video. There is also an 8MP front camera for perfect selfie shots. No other processor is best on the Mi Note 2 than the Snapragon 821 chipset clocked at a high frequency of 2.35GHz. There is also a large 4,070mAh battery under the hood which keeps the lights on.

There are two memory versions one with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and another with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The 6GB RAM version also has an edition dubbed Special Global Edition with 37 global LTE bands including 4G LTE. With this version, the mi Note 2 can be used in different parts of the world without worries of locked network or unlocking.

UNBOXING

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes in an elegant snow white paper box casing with the name crested on the side and the Mi logo at the top.

Inside the box there is the main content itself, the phone. There is also a charger and a data cable, a SIM ejector, a user manual as well as a transparent protective casing.

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We heartily present to you the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 in all its glories. You can check out more unboxing photos of the device shot from all angles from down below. Delight yourself.

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UPDATE: Here’s another image leaked, which seems to be from an internal Xiaomi event.

Finally, the D-day is here, Xiaomi‘s latest flagship Mi Note 2 is set to drop in some few hours time. We hav seen quite a number of renders of the expected device but its always not enough when the device in question is the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.

There is no doubt that the Mi Note 2 would feature a design unlike anything Xiaomi has done in the past, using a double curved screen and flexible display supplied by LG. The device looks very much like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or botched Note 7 but expect lots more innovative features from Xiaomi on it.

First the home button may likely be the same ultrasonic fingerprint sensor used on the Mi 5S and we should be seeing a highly powerful camera on the Mi Note 2 as well. Earlier rumors and renders had suggested dual rear cameras but that is not very likely.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Listed On OPPOMART: Curved 2K Display, SD821 & More

As for the price tag, notable industry analyst Pan Jiutang has added his voice to say the Mi Note 2 would be price around 4000 Yuan ($590). This is not the first time a figure as high as that is propping up, though, so we’ll keep that at the back of our mind while we wait for the official words from Xiaomi. Gizmochina would bring you updates from the conference as they happen.

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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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The past week was quite eventful with Xiaomi finally confirming the Mi Note 2 launch on October 25. As a result, almost every day we saw a few renders of the upcoming flagship. But it was not all about the upcoming Xiaomi device, as OPPO announced two big upgrades in the popular R9 series, the OPPO R9S and the R9S Plus. Further, as we near the release of the Mate 9 flagship, some renders cropped up on the internet in the past few days.

There were a lot of other important news stories as well, which you can check out from below. Also, last week, we reviewed the Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus, as well as compared Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus. You can check out these review articles further down below.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Features a Global Edition with 37 Frequency Bands

Real Images of Mi Note 2: Dual-Curved Screen and Single Rear Camera

Huawei Kirin 960 Processor Unveiled, Gets CPU & GPU Upgrade

OPPO R9S Official: Split Antenna Design, Sony IMX398 f/1.7 Camera & Snapdragon 625

OPPO R9S Plus Official: Snapdragon 653 & Sony IMX398 f/1.7 Sensor with OIS

Kodak launches Ektra Android Phone with a 21MP Camera

LeEco Debuts In US With uMax85, A 85-Inch 4K TV & More On The Way

Huawei Mate 9 Pro Render: Gets Purple Treatment Too

Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Review – The Xiaomi Monster Phone

Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus – The Battle of the MEGA Flagships from China

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 A Weibo user has posted real images of a phone he says is the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. The Mi Note 2 is launching on the 25th of October and up till this moment we have only seen renders and a few real images of a partly revealed device. These new pictures are the first to show the full body of the device.

The first thing you notice is the Xiaomi logo sitting at the top left corner of the phone. Xiaomi recently conducted a poll to determine if fans wanted the Mi Logo at the back of the device or in front. It appears we now know the outcome of the poll as they have settled for putting it in front and on the rear as well. I actually prefer it this way and the reason isn’t far fetched.

Most people will slam a case on their phone immediately after buying it and that case is bound to cover the name of the phone or logo if it is on the rear. And since the front is bare, it’s hard for someone else to tell what device you are holding. Now that there is a Xiaomi logo in front, it will be easier to tell that the phone is manufactured by Xiaomi. This will also help distinguish the phone from manufacturers who use a similar design.

The image also confirms the use of a front facing fingerprint scanner sitting below the chin. The picture of the phone’s rear reveals another important detail. No dual cameras. All the leaks have shown that the Mi Note 2 will sport dual rear cameras but this image, if it is to be taken as genuine shows only one camera positioned in the middle and flanked on the right by a LED flash.

READ MORE: Rumoured OnePlus 3S May Be OnePlus 3T Afterall

Does that mean the Mi Note 2 will only have a single rear camera? Yes and No. Yes, this unit has a single camera but since rumours say there is going to be more than one variant, we can assume the base variant is the one with a single rear camera and a possible ”Pro” version will sport dual rear cameras.

Do note that these images haven’t been confirmed as genuine yet, so take this with a pinch of salt.

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Never before seen renders of the expected Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has leaked revealing the actual looks of the device from different angles in all its glory. The renders unveil a device with a design unlike anything Xiaomi had done in the past, quite unique, well that’s if you’re not mentioning the Galaxy S7 Edge or Note 7.

On the whole, it is obvious the Mi Note 2 has been shown to come with an hyperboloid or curved edge display, and there won’t be the mi logo at the front home button. The home button has perhaps been moved to the top left corner of the screen. The home button is said to be a virtual one with the same underglass ultrasonic fingerprint technology premiered on the Mi 5S. What should be beautiful speaker grills could be seen on the bottom edge.

Earlier rumors had given the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specifications as a 5.7-inch AMOLED flexible display supplied by LG. The device is said to come equipped with a Snapdragon 821 chipset and would run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based MIUI 8. Its likely there are two versions of the Mi Note 2, one with dual cameras and another with a single rear camera considering the different camera setups seen on several leaked renders. We can’t be so sure of anything until the official launch, though.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Listed On OPPOMART: Curved 2K Display, SD821 & More

Notwithstanding, October 25 is a date to keep in mind because something really big is coming!

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release is just a few days away and the phone already seems to have been listed on the popular reseller, Oppomart. It has become a tradition for the seller to list phones before its official release and this time, we have a render as well as probable specifications of the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2, according to OPPOMART, will come with a 5.7-inch 2K curved display with Snapdragon 821 on board and 4GB / 6GB RAM options. The listing further adds that the phone will support 37 bands from all over the world, which is something we reported earlier and will feature dual 16MP Sony cameras at the back and 16MP sensor up front. Also, the website reveals that the phone will be priced at $499, but don’t get too excited, as nothing is official yet.

READ MORE: Mi Note 2 With Dual Curved Display Revealed in a New Leak

We can’t be sure of the authenticity of these specifications, but it’s pretty much what recent rumors and leaks have said about the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Only after the company makes the flagship official on October 25 can we confirm its specs for sure.

Till then stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is all set to meet us on October 25 and the company has already confirmed that it will be a curved screen phone, making it the first such Xiaomi handset. Now, new images of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has cropped up online and it reveals a look similar to the recently discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

While we cannot make out most of the features of the Mi Note 2 in these new images, it does confirm a dual curved display on board. The phone looks large, so it should be featuring a 5.7-inch display as earlier rumored. We can even see the back of the device, confirming its black color, however, there isn’t any camera module, at least not visible in the images. So, from the back, it just looks like a black slab.

According to recent rumors, the Mi Note 2 will feature Snapdragon 821 chipset with a 5.7-inch curved AMOLED display supplied by LG. Other notable features of the device will be dual cameras and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as seen on the Mi 5S. Pricing should be costly, anything upwards of 4000 Yuan ($600).

We wait for teasers from Xiaomi in the coming days, confirming some of the features of the flagship before launch.

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Since the past few weeks, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been making the headlines, with multiple rumors and renders of the device cropping up on the internet frequently. Once again, new renders of the Mi Note 2 have been leaked, this time revealing dual cameras and curved display.

This render could be the real deal since Xiaomi has already confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature a curved display. And dual cameras are a must for a top-end phone like the Note 2. We also know that there will be a 6GB + 128GB version for the device.

Along with these renders, we also got a possible pricing for the Mi Note 2. The company recently launched a poll on Weibo asking users what price would they be ready to pay for the upcoming device. Surprisingly, the pricing started at 4999 Yuan ($741) with other two options being 5999 Yuan ($889) and 6999 Yuan ($1038).

Is it possible that the Mi Note 2 pricing starts at $750? Despite its high-end status, it’s unlikely as Xiaomi has built a reputation as a value for money smartphone maker. So, it can’t just go ahead and release a $800 smartphone expecting fans to be okay with the price. So, the actual price could be lower, somewhere around $500-$600.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Pro Gets A Huge Price Cut, Now Starts At 1099 Yuan ($163)

We also saw some new renders of the Mi Note 2, this time with a single camera module. We are not so sure about these renders, but you can take a look at them below.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Higher Version Likely to Start at 5699 Yuan

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Ahead of the October 25 launch of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, what is likely the price tag of one of the versions of the device has leaked online. The leak which originated from Weibo gave the idea of the high-end version of the Mi Note 2 carrying a price tag in the region of 5699 Yuan, such a huge one.

Although the source cannot be verified as being authentic but if it turns out to be true, the Mi Note 2 would be on a league of its own. The 5699 Yuan price would make the device the highest priced Xiaomi phone till date. Xiaomi has a reputation for turning out well studded devices that carry very cheap price tags. But then the Mi Note 2 is rumored to feature a spectacular specs line-up one of which Xiaomi has confirmed would be a curved display. Now that’s not just going to be a curved display, as the device is said to use a flexible curved display supplied by LG. Apart from that, there are likely other cutting edge technologies which Xiaomi would likely unveil with the Mi Note 2. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is coming out with a spectacular design that it has been tipped as Chinese version of the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7, not in its fate but in the design. Who knows, some disappointed previous Galaxy Note 7 owners might as well find succor in the Mi Note 2.

There may likely be two versions of the device and earlier rumors pegged a 4000 Yuan price tag on the device but that rumor wasn’t specific on the version that would have that price. But if the high-end version of the Mi Note 2 carries a 5699 Yuan price tag as rumored, the other versions would be priced less.

Read More: Xiaomi Confirms Mi Note 2 Announcement On October 25, Curved Display in Tow

Interestingly, Xiaomi instituted a poll to get fan’s opinions about the likely price tag of the device with three options on the table namely 4,999 Yuan, 5,999 Yuan and 6,999 Yuan. As would be expected, majority of the respondents chose the lowest price tag of 4,999 Yuan. In the long run, the online poll may not count but it has afforded the company an idea of what fans want.

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We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship in the past couple of weeks. Now, the company has confirmed that the Mi Note 2 will be announced on Tuesday, October 25. The company has officially revealed that the flagship will be announced on that day, and also confirmed the official spokesperson for the event, the popular Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung.

Further, the first teaser also confirms that the phone will come with a curved display. One of the tags in the teaser says it’s curved, and also the phone used to post this message is none other than the curved Xiaomi Mi Note 2. So, it’s confirmed that the Mi Note 2 will be Xiaomi‘s first curved screen smartphone.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Leak Reveals Vertical Dual Cameras

So, turns out, the earlier rumors were true. We are going to meet the brand new flagship, which should come with much better specs than the Mi 5S Plus, next week. There have been some great rumors going around about the device, like a curved OLED display supplied by LG, Snapdragon 821 chipset, dual cameras etc, so this flagship is something that we are all excited to meet.

Given its premium placement, it is said that the phone could be priced around 4000 Yuan ($600), making it costlier than other Xiaomi smartphones in the market right now. Now that the release date of the Mi Note 2 is out, expect a lot more news coming your way in the next few days.

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Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun has confirmed that the Mi Note 2 exists and this has led to the flood of numerous leaks about the device. We have already seen a working prototype of a flexible display smartphone from Xiaomi, alleged to be the Mi Note 2. Today, we have got some new images and renders of the Mi Note 2, this time featuring a true bezel-less display, on all the four sides. In fact, the phone looks a lot like the Sharp Aquos Crystal model which was released a few years back.

There are both, real life images as well as renders of this bezel-less smartphone. The phone is indeed without any significant borders on any side and it is possible that the display is supplied by Sharp. Because of its design, the phone looks great, however, we couldn’t find a camera on the top, which is not a practical design in this age, considering how users are obsessed with selfies.

Apart from the real life images, there are a couple of renders of the device as well. They reveal a simple yet elegant design language, with no bezels on any side, even eliminating the physical home button. However, it’s possible that the fingerprint sensor is located on the front, below the display, if it’s a Qualcomm 3D Sense Ultrasonic sensor.

This bezel-less design seems much more plausible than the flexible display design that we saw a couple of days back. Just a few minutes ago we reported that the Mi Note 2 could use curved OLED panels supplied by LG. The earlier report said that the display would be curved but this design is a lot different than what we anticipated.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Will Be Costly Says Analyst, Get Ready To Shell Out Around $600

To be honest, this design looks good, but the Mi Note 2 is probably not going to feature such a bezel-less look. Something more practical would be a curved display design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

Since the CEO has confirmed the phone’s existence, we can expect the Mi Note 2 to release in the coming few weeks.

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A couple of renders and a video clip of what is said to be a working Xiaomi flexible display was leaked online not long ago. It has now emerged  that indeed the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 would feature a version using the flexible display technology. But as should be experted it takes a huge toll on the price tag which is said to be 4,000 Yuan (around $595).

This disclosure was made in a post by a user on Weibo who also revealed that the Mi Note 2 would be released on October 25. In addition, the Weibo user alleged that the Mi Note 2’s curved display would be supplied by Samsung and LG and the device would have a 5.7-inch screen. The higher version is said to sport a double ceramic glass body. The source also revealed the existence of a flat screen version since the version with flexible glass would take more time to produce, so perhaps be out of stock most times. According to the rumor, the flat screen version would cost less, coming in at 3000 Yuan ($446).

As with most Weibo posts, we’ll take this with a pinch of salt until Xiaomi comes out to confirm it. Although some of the specs and details leaked align with previous leaks and rumors, like the 5.7-inch display and October launch date but previous rumors including that from Pan Jiutang wasn’t specific on an exact date in October.

Read More: Key Specs & User-Generated Mi Note 2 Render Surface Online

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is 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 Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus were released recently but looks like they are not the only high-end phones that are going to be announced by the company this year. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the existence of the Mi Note 2 recently and considering that the specs of the Mi 5S Plus have left us wanting for more, the Mi Note 2 would be a perfect high-end flagship from the company.

Now, the popular Chinese analyst Pan Juitang says that the Mi Note 2 will be priced at 4000 Yuan, which comes to nearly $600! This will make it the costliest flagship from Xiaomi till date. He failed to mention any possible specs of the device, but previous rumors suggest that the Mi Note 2 will come with a curved screen display, dual cameras, 6GB RAM option and more powerful hardware.

It actually makes sense for the Mi Note 2 to be super high-end and costly. Xiaomi’s executives had previously revealed that the company aims to make its mark in the premium segment and the Mi Note 2 will be the perfect phone to do that job. Further, with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 out of the picture, there will be a void to be filled in the premium Android market in the next few months. Xiaomi could aim to cover this void with its new release, provided it comes with the latest technology on board. That’s why it makes sense why the Mi Note 2 will be a relatively costly Xiaomi phone.

Anyway, apart from confirming the existence of the Mi Note 2, Xiaomi’s CEO has practically revealed nothing else about the device. So, we will have to wait for some more concrete details in the next few days. Stay tuned!

Meanwhile, let us know if you would be willing to shell out as much as $600 for a Xiaomi flagship.

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We’ve had tons of leaks regarding the Mi Note 2 which covered renders, release dates, and even news of it being cancelled. Recent rumours say the launch is now scheduled for November, but there is still no confirmed image of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.

A new picture (more like a render) was released online recently of a phone said to be the Mi Note 2. The image which is of the rear of the phone shows the dual cameras positioned differently from previous leaks. In this image the cameras are positioned in the middle and stacked vertically in a single housing. You also have the LED flash flanking it on the right.

Another thing is the way the body of the phone curves to meet the screen in front hinting at the Note 2 having a dual curved display, but we have also seen some Chinese manufacturers ape that design and not use a curved screen.

READ MORE: Elephone P9000 Getting Android Nougat

November sure feels like a long time and I’m sure we’ll be getting more leaks of the Mi Note 2 before the launch.

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Seems it’s a season of opinion polls for Chinese innovative tech company Xiaomi. In addition to the on-going poll as regards the Mi logo which was absent on the front screen of the Mi 5S and 5S Plus, Xiaomi is sampling opinions about its fans’ take on the 4-inch Xiaomi phone which leaked some time back.

In case you forgot, a 4-inch Xiaomi phone thought to be a smaller version of the Mi 5S made an appearance on Weibo a few weeks back, before the launch of the Mi 5S. No tangible details were leaked alongside the render of the device except that the phone will feature NFC and will support Xiaomi Mi Pay, which was announced about a month back. Now Xiaomi’s spokesman has taken to his official Weibo account to find out from fans what they think about a 4-inch Xiaomi phone. No doubt the company is thinking about the idea of a 4-incher under its kitty but they have tied the fact whether the phone gets out to the outcome of the polls, according to the statement by the spokesman. Already the result is still too close to call even though majority of respondents so far prefer a big display device instead.

Read More: Xiaomi Max Unboxing: Affordable Large Screen Phablet In Pictures

The only device expected from Xiaomi this year is perhaps the Mi Note 2 according to the company’s CEO Lei Jun. The Xiaomi CEO also disclosed that he is personally monitoring the design of the Mi Note 2 and that the device will come out with lots of surprises. But from this recent poll, coupled with the earlier leaked render of the 4-inch phone identified as Xiaomi Small, it is likely that the Mi Note 2 isn’t going to be the only surprise we should be expecting from the innovative company. We may be seeing a Xiaomi smartphone with a 4-inch display as well. For the avoidance of doubt, Xiaomi’s current smallest displays are those of the Redmi 1 and Redmi 2 which come in at 4.7 inches.

Of course, you can hop into the Weibo poll and get your opinion to count on this one.

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Last week wasn’t as busy as usual, mainly because of the National Day holidays in China. Still there were a few interesting articles that we reported during the period, with the major focus on upcoming phones like Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and OPPO R9S. Google was busy the previous week, all thanks to the two new Pixel phone launches. There was a story on the Mate 9 as well. Sharp also made the headlines past week, all thanks to its 1000 ppi display and the Corner R concept bezel-less phone.

In case you missed out on the hot stories from last week, they are given below. We also reviewed a few interesting products, including the Xiaomi Yeelight strip. Note that the top reviews are posted after the top news articles.

Sharp Unveils Corner R Smartphone with Stunning Curved Bezel-less Display

iPhone 7 and Leica M9-P Slug it Out in Camera Battle

Google Pixel and Pixel XL Official: Premium Phones With SD821, Powerful Cameras & Daydream Ready

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Prototype Surfaces, Curved Display Likely!

Huawei Mate 9 Rumours: 20MP & 12MP Dual Leica Cameras and 50% Charge in 5 Minutes

Apple A10X Chip’s Benchmark Score Leaks, Reveals Incredible Performance

Elephone’s New Smartphone Will Flaunt Curved Display & Ceramic Back Cover

OPPO R9s Launches on October 19: First to Feature Sony IMX398 Sensor

The following were the top reviews of last week:

Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Light Strip Review! It is Awesome!

Insta 360 4K – A Premium 360 Camera Review

Blackview A8 Max Review – A Nice $80 Phone

Oukitel U7 Plus Review

We also published a smartphone buyers guide for the month of October for phones priced between $200-$300. You can check that out from below.

Smartphone Buyers Guide: Best Value For Money Chinese SmartPhones $200-$300

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