Xiaomi had a blast announcing not one or two but a total of 7 new products at its 8th Anniversary event in Shenzhen earlier today. The products ranged from smartphones, VR headsets, Mi TVs, and even fitness trackers. Overall, it was a feast for Xiaomi fans and now we want to know which was your favourite Xiaomi product from the event today.

Out of the 7 products announced at the event, there were three smartphones, a new generation of its OS, a large screen Mi TV, a fitness tracker, and finally a VR headset for China.

We take a look at the key details of each of the products announced today in this post, and let us know which is your favourite among these.

1. Xiaomi Mi 8

• Snapdragon 845
• Dual Frequency GPS
• 6.21-inch AMOLED Display
• 12MP AI Dual Cameras with 1.4um Pixels
• 99 DxOMark Score
• IR Face Unlock
• Starts at 2699 Yuan (~$421)

2. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition

• Snapdragon 845
• Pressure Sensitive In Display Fingerprint
• 3D Facial Recognition
• Translucent Back
• 8GB + 128GB
• Rest Same As Mi 8
• Starts At 3699 Yuan ($577)

3. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 

• Snapdragon 710
• 5.88-inch AMOLED Display
• 12MP + 5MP AI Cameras
• Enhanced Low Light Photography
• 20MP Front Camera With AI Portraits
• 3120mAh
• Starts At 1799 yuan ($280)

4. MIUI 10

• New Recent Apps Menu
• Full Screen Optimizations
• New Voice Assisted Driving Mode
• New Smart Home Manager
• Single Camera AI Portraits
• New Visual UI

5. Mi TV 4 75-inch

• Super Thin Body
• Integrated Voice Assistant
• 4K HDR UltraHD Display
• 2GB + 32GB
• 64-bit Cortex A53 Powered Quad Core Chip
• Dolby/ DTS Audio
• 8999 yuan ($1405)

6. Xiaomi Mi Band 3

• 0.78-inch OLED Touch Display
• 20 Day Battery Life
• Call & App Notifications
• Swimming Pool friendly (50M)
• 169 Yuan ($26)

7. Mi VR Standalone

• Rebranded Oculus Go
• SD821
• 2K Fast Switch Screen
• 1000 Oculus Optimized Games
• 360 Degree Audio Experience
• ¥1499 (~$234)

So what is your favourite Xiaomi product from today’s event? Which one will you pick?

Personally, at a starting price of ~$580, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition looks like a solid deal! What’s your take?

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When the Oculus Go went on sale at the beginning of the month, we knew it was only a matter of time before it launched in China. Back in January, Oculus announced that the Go was going to be manufactured by Xiaomi and will launch in China as the Mi VR Standalone. The device was officially unveiled today.

The Mi VR Standalone is identical to the Oculus Go save for Xiaomi’s logo on the device, the color, and the software on it. Unlike the Go, Xiaomi is the one handling content for the Mi VR Standalone.

Mi VR Standalone Specs

The device has a 2K (2560 x 1440) Fast-Switch LCD with a 60Hz/72Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processor and is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

It doesn’t have outside tracking, so it only offers 3 degrees of freedom. You also get a controller for navigation. The headset has speakers built into the sides for a 360° audio experience that sounds pretty good according to reviews of the Oculus Go.

However, you can also connect your headphones via a 3.5mm audio jack. There is also Wi-Fi for connectivity and a micro USB 2.0 port for charging the 2600mAh battery.

Content is provided via Xiaomi’s VR platform which has lots of games, movies, apps, and streaming services tailored for VR. Apps can be downloaded and managed via the Mi VR app.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s Mi 6X Gets 4GB RAM And 32GB Storage Variant In China

Mi VR Standalone Price and Availability

The Mi VR Standalone is priced at ¥1499 (~$234) for the 32GB model and ¥1799 (~$280) for the 64GB model. This is more expensive than the Oculus Go which sells for $199 and $249 respectively. There is no info regarding when it will be available for purchase.

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Towards the end of 2017, Facebook’s Oculus announced the Oculus Go. This is a standalone VR headset that works without a phone or PC. It was expected to go on sale in Q1 2018 but it didn’t.

Starting today, you can now order the Oculus Go from the Oculus website. The standalone VR  headset has a starting price of $199 for the 32GB version and $249 for the 64GB version.

Oculus provides an estimate of the content each storage variant can accept. For the 32GB variant, you should be able to put in 3 HD films, 10 games, and 20 apps while the 64GB variant can store up to 7 HD films, 20 games, and 40 apps.

Oculus will ship the headset to a total of 23 countries including Japan and Australia. If you want, you can also order the Oculus Go from Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg.

The Oculus Go has a 2560 x 1440 LCD screen, a Snapdragon 821 processor, and integrated spatial audio. It also has a 3-button controller (powered by AA batteries) with a touch surface for navigation and movement.

The Oculus Go will come with the controller, a 10W charger (US only), and a glass spacer. There is also a companion app in the Play Store or app store (for iOS users) for downloading games and apps for the headset.

READ MORE: HTC Vive Business Edition VR System Launched In India

Seeing as the Oculus Go is already available for purchase globally, it should also go on sale soon in China but as the Mi VR Standalone. This is the same device but Facebook (Oculus) has partnered with Xiaomi to sell it and provide content for the Chinese market.

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After CES 2017, Hugo Barra announced he was leaving Xiaomi as VP Global to return home. A few days later, it was revealed that he had taken up the role of VP at Facebook’s VR company, Oculus. Fast forward to 2018 and Hugo reunited with his former employer to announce one of the biggest partnerships of the year.

Towards the end of the 2017, Facebook announced a standalone version of its Oculus VR headset. Called the Oculus Go, the $199 headset allows you to experience VR without the need for a phone or a PC.

At CES yesterday, Xiaomi and Oculus announced a new VR headset called the Mi VR Standalone based on Oculus’s technology. This is in fact the Oculus Go but with a new name and with content provided by Xiaomi.

Some of you may ask why Oculus doesn’t simply release the Go in China. The reason for this is not far fetched. Facebook’s services are censored in China but it needs the market to achieve its “1 billion people using VR” target. In order not to deal with the censorship issues, it has partnered with Xiaomi.

Both VR headsets are nearly identical and only differ with respect to color and content based on the info we have now. They will both be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 mobile platform. Oculus also says they both use the same Mobile SDK. This will allow developers easily port their content to the Mi VR store for the Chinese market.

There is no mention of when the Mi VR Standalone will be released and how much it will cost. However, we presume it will be around $199 just like the Oculus Go.

Oculus also announced that Xiaomi will be the hardware partner for the global launch of the Oculus Go. Since both devices are identical, it comes as no surprise that Xiaomi will handle the manufacturing.

READ MORE: Huawei Daydream VR Headset May Launch Soon as Images of its Controller Have Surfaced

The Oculus Go is expected to go on sale early this year following its announcement three months ago. Sadly, no info was revealed about its release date at the event.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3)

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