Xiaomi has announced a new set of devices that will no longer enjoy software support. A total of 10 devices have been included in the company’s end-of-support (EOS) list. This means that the products will not enjoy firmware and security updates anymore.

The 10 devices have spent upwards of two years since their launch and at least one Android update. Xiaomi will also discontinue the regular security updates for the 10 devices. The devices are the Redmi K20, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi 7. Others are the Redmi Y3, Mi Pad 4, Mi Pad 4 Plus, Mi Play, and Mi 9 SE.

The inclusion of the 10 Xiaomi devices in the EOS list means that Xiaomi will no longer provide responses to security vulnerability reports. The Redmi Note 7 series was released three years ago and have enjoyed just one Android OS upgrade. The Redmi K20 is also about 3 years old.

Owners of the 10 Xiaomi devices did not enjoy the latest MIUI 13 update rolled out by Xiaomi. The end-of-support list is a dynamic list of older devices that have gone through their software cycle. Generally, most OEMs have a maximum of two firmware upgrades in the lifetime of a device. This could span a number of years.

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Back in 2019, Xiaomi’s Redmi released the Redmi K20 series offering good value for the price. The smartphone was launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. And, just like most Android phones, the handset was expected to receive three years of support. However, several users online reveal that the phone was plagued with major issues since the MIUI 12 update, and following it, the phone may not receive any further updates in the future.

MIUI 12 is indeed the third software skin for the Redmi K20 phones. But, the recent MIUI 12 update for the global and Indian markets has plagued the Redmi K20 phones with multiple issues.

Reportedly, K20 users are complaining about the lags on app launches, floating windows getting stuck, FPS drop issues while gaming, keyboard overlapping issues, notification grouping issues, and more. The list goes on, but Xiaomi hasn’t rationally responded, well, it did, but it was the support bot, putting up scripted messages telling users to get in touch on direct messages.

@manukumarjain @XiaomiIndia I am using redmi K20Pro. After MIUI 12 update, the device was full of bugs that affect UX.We have reported 100s of bugs through TG channel and S&F app.But one of the moderator confirmed that no updates further. This is not fair for a 30k phone

— Man of Mysteries (@Manof_Mysteries) January 13, 2022

Netizens report that it’s been around six months since the issues have been reported. Only now, a moderator from the Xiaomi community responded and said that there won’t be any further updates to the phone, which is quite unfortunate. But, Xiaomi is yet to officially respond to this, so let’s wait for that.

In China, the Redmi K20 phones have continued to receive updates. Having said that, it seems like, the company is prioritizing the home market more. We expect, Xiaomi to officially confirm the update status for the K20 phones in India and the global markets, and fix all the possible bugs as soon as possible.

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The Redmi K20 launched as Xiaomi’s most affordable smartphone with a pop-up camera. It has been more than two years since its release. The device has even received two MIUI as well as two Android updates during this period. Now, Xiaomi has finally started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for this handset.

Xiaomi has been seeding out MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones worldwide since earlier this year. The company has almost finished the rollout in China as it has now started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

But it appears that the Redmi K20 was one of the few devices and the only K series phone to be left out. Hence, it is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now. The latest system update for the phone is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.RFJCNXM.

Like any other OTA software update, the MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K20 is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it is only available for a select few users at the moment.

Anyway, all users in China as well as other markets should get the update in the coming days. In most international markets, the Redmi K20 is known as Mi 9T. Hence, the same system update will also make its way to that device.

Having said that, the Redmi K20 might also receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, followed by MIUI 13, which should be its last major software update.

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Xiaomi released the Android 11 update for the Redmi K20 in China in February. Later, the device’s rebranded mode Mi 9T got this update at the end of May. Now, almost two months later, the Redmi K20 has started receiving the Android 11 update in India.

Xiaomi has been delivering MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones worldwide for the past few months. At the same time, the company has been also seeding out the Android 11 update.

Some devices like the Redmi K20 Pro got these updates together. However, others like Redmi K20 are receiving them separately.

That said, the Android 11 update for the Redmi K20  in India arrives with build number V12.1.4.0.RFJINXM. The software build is currently being rolled out in batches like any other OTA system update. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

The Redmi K20 launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. So far, the handset has received Android 10 and Android 11 along with MIUI 11 as well MIUI 12. It should soon get MIUI 12.5 update.

Last but not least, as per a reliable tipster, the phone will likely get MIUI 13 in the future. However, we don’t expect Xiaomi to provide Android 12.

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Recently, Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K20 Pro. Hence, the vanilla Redmi K20 was also expected to get it soon. Instead, the company is seeding the Android 11 update for the Mi 9T, a variant of Redmi K20 that was sold in western markets.

The Redmi K20 series was the first flagship smartphone lineup from Redmi. The series includes two models, namely Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. These two handsets are also known as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro in some markets.

The original Chinese Redmi K20 received the Android 11 update in February. The Redmi K20 Pro was expected to get it next. But Xiaomi delayed the update and released it just recently along with MIUI 12.5.

On the other hand, none of the international versions of these phones got neither of the two updates until now. The Mi 9T, which is a different name for the vanilla Redmi K20 in some regions has started receiving the Android 11 update.

The latest system update for this handset is currently live for the ‘Global’ variant with build number V12.1.2.0.RFJMIXM. This software build is labeled as both ‘Stable Beta’ and ‘Mi Pilot’. This means it is only released for Mi Pilot testers.

However, it could be available for a select few regular users as well. If you are one of those, do let us know in the comment section below. Anyway, the update should reach all users as well as regional variants of the Mi 9T / Redmi K20 in the coming days.

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Xiaomi India is running a sale at Mi Home retail stores across the country. Interestingly, apart from new devices, the company has also discounted some old discontinued products by a high margin. Although this move is obviously meant to clear the old stock, the deals are not bad either as these smartphones can still perform well and they even have good third-party software support.

Almost all Xiaomi products are on sale at Mi Home stores ahead of Valentine’s Day. Also, a similar sale is live on Mi.com as well. But here in this article, we have only mentioned the old smartphones that are worth buying for their discounted price in 2021.

With that being said, let us take a look at these deals.

You might be wondering why we are recommending these old handsets since software support has ended for them except the Redmi K20 series. Because these devices are still capable of performing day to day tasks and one need not spend more money.

Also, almost all of them are popular in the custom ROM community. Hence, if you are one of those niche customers, these deals can be more attractive for you when compared to a regular customer.

That said, if you are interested, then visit your nearby Mi Home retail store or directly check the availability on local.mi.com before the sale ends on February 14.

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Update: Redmi K20 also gets MIUI 12 Stable update in India

The MIUI 12 Stable update for Redmi K20 users in India comes with build number V12.0.2.0.QFJINXM and weighs 2.21GB. We have provided the download link for the Recovery ROM at the end of this post.

Original Story

Last month, Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 12 Stable Beta for all the variants of Redmi K20 Pro. Yesterday, the global variant started receiving the stable update. Now, today, the Indian version also gets a similar treatment.

The MIUI 12 Stable Beta update for Redmi K20 Pro users in India came with build number V12.0.0.9.QFKINXM. But the final stable update, which is currently rolling out to all the users has build number V12.0.1.0.QFKINXM and weighs 2.3GB in size.

That means non-beta users who downloaded the previously released build cannot install it on their device. Looks like Xiaomi has fixed some reported bugs and therefore, it has released a new build.

Normally, Xiaomi seeds out the Stable Beta build as the final Stable build by flipping a server-side switch. But since the company is rolling out a new build, users who downloaded the last build will have to once again download the new build.

MIUI updater app is finicky as sometimes it results in error while downloading updates. Hence, if you have limited data access, then you can download the update from the link provided at the end of the post with support for pause and resume. We recommend you to use any download manager apps like Advanced Download Manager.

To install the downloaded update file, go to Settings > My Device > MIUI version and tap on  MIUI 11 logo seven times to enable additional features. Then, tap on the three-dot menu located at the top right corner, followed by “Choose update package” to select the update file in order to initiate the installation process.

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Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12 global stable update to a number of its smartphones. According to a tweet by the official MIUI Twitter account, the update is rolling out to the Mi 9T series, Mi 9, and Redmi K20 series.

The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro are the rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively for Europe. However, since the list also mentions the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, it means the update is rolling out in India too. The Mi 9 which is Xiaomi’s 2019 flagship is also getting the update.

MIUI 12 brings a number of new features such as a new UI, new animations, Dark Mode 2.0, Super Wallpaper, new privacy settings, new themes, floating apps, and health tracking.

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Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 initially in China and even started rolling out beta builds to the eligible devices from the day of the conference itself. Later last month, the company held a separate global launch event and revealed supported internationally available devices. Now, as promised, the first batch of phones – Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro are receiving MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update.

For the unaware, Xiaomi has a unique type of MIUI build known as Stable Beta. These builds can be only installed on devices with beta-authorized Mi account signed in.

Which means these builds are meant for beta testers chosen by the company before rolling out the update to the public. However, users can bypass this limitation if their device has an unlocked bootloader with custom recovery like TWRP installed.

In most cases, Xiaomi rolls out the same build as a final stable update to the public by removing the beta Mi account authorization server side. But if the early birds happen to find critical bugs, the company would release another stable beta build and the same process would repeat.

In simpler words, the MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update, which is currently being rolled out to Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro cannot be installed by all users unless they have a custom recovery installed on their device.

Anyway, here’s the download link for the above-mentioned devices for interested users.

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Xiaomi officially announced the MIUI 12 custom ROM on April 27 during the Mi 10 Youth launch event. Less than 10 days after, the company has now launched the MIUI 12 Pilot Testing Program for the Redmi K20 Series and it is global recruitment. 

The Redmi K20 series was listed among the first batch of models to get MIUI 12 when it was first announced. The recruitment is open to users of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. Both models make up the K20 series released last year as Redmi’s first flagship smartphones. We expect the company to expand the list of eligible devices in the coming weeks.

Interested owners of the K20 models have until May 14, 9 PM IST to apply for the pilot testing program. Since this is for a beta version, expect the software to contain bugs. So, it isn’t advisable to install on your primary device.

The new MIUI 12 brings Dark Mode 2.0, revamped control centre, battery app, file manager, Notes app, calendar app, and more. It also comes with new themes, Always on Display and several features.

Xiaomi is yet roll out the global version of MIUI 12, but that may likely be done on May 8 when it takes the centre stage in India to unveil the Mi 10 and other products.

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While the latest flagship, Redmi K30 Pro, from the Xiaomi subsidiary is just being launched, it has also been confirmed that the previous generation has achieved another milestone. The Redmi K20 series has now crossed over 5 million units in sales globally.

The news arrives from a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, that talked about the success of its previous Redmi K20 series while also announcing the release of the successor earlier today (24th March 2020). For those unaware, Redmi’s K30 Pro was scheduled to launch today. It is the premium variant in the Redmi K30 series and features top notch specs.

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However, it is interesting to note that the Redmi K20 series still gained another notable achievement, despite having the Redmi K30 already being available. Previously, we had reported on the Redmi K20 series crossing 4.5 million units in global sales. Now, barely three months down the road, the device has crossed another milestone.

This is indicative of Xiaomi and Redmi’s philosophy of offerings top notch specs in lucrative prices. Redmi K20 series was extremely popular for all of its features and its relative affordability. For the most part, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro were almost identical, save the different storage and memory configurations and the processor. The former featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 SoC, which is a mid range chip, while the latter featured the flagship Snapdragon 855 processor. Coupled with a price tag under $400 (2,829 Yuan), the smartphone has seen great success in the Asian markets.

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand which recently became independent from the company just announced the Poco X2 in India: its second smartphone alias the successor of the famous affordable flagship known as Pocophone F1 in the global market. The new model is essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 with no difference. And we think it is worth comparing it with its predecessor which is currently sold in the Indian market at a similar price: Redmi K20. Unlike what you might think, this comparison is all but obvious. Although the Poco X2 is the successor of the Redmi K20, it does not necessarily mean it is a better deal for everyone.

Thanks to this specs comparison, you will understand why.

Xiaomi Poco X2 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20

Design

Despite being a 2019 mid-ranger, the design of the Redmi K20 still looks amazing. Unlike the Poco X2 that comes with a dual punch-hole display, the Redmi K20 has a holeless display, no notch, and no punch-hole, thanks to a motorized pop-up camera. That is why I personally prefer its aesthetics over the Poco X2.

The presence of a pop-up camera hasn’t increased its thickness. The Redmi K20 has exactly the same thickness as the Poco X2 and it even weighs less. On both devices, you get a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame. But only the Poco X2 is splash resistant, while Redmi K20 does not offer any kind of protection against water.

Display

The display of the Poco X2 is very innovative thanks to its high 120 Hz refresh rate, but it is an IPS panel and some might not prefer it over AMOLED. On the other hand, Redmi K20 lacks a high refresh rate, but it offers an AMOLED display (with HDR support just like the Poco X2) as well as an under-display fingerprint scanner (on the Poco X2, there is a side-mounted fingerprint reader).

The 120Hz refresh rate is definitely a big leap over the 60Hz AMOLED screen on the K20. But end of the day, it’s going to be a personal choice. You have to choose between a high-refresh-rate LCD screen over a regular refresh rate AMOLED display with better colors.

Both displays are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but Poco X2 has dual punch-hole cameras, while Redmi K20 is notch-less and holeless thanks to a pop-up camera.

Specs & Software

Poco X2 and Redmi K20 are powered by the Snapdragon 730G and the Snapdragon 730 chipsets, respectively. The Snapdragon 730G offers higher graphics performance than Snapdragon 730, while for the rest they are essentially the same chipset. So if you are a gamer and you care about GPU, Poco X2 is way better. Further, Poco X2 features expandable storage, while Redmi K20 does not have a memory card slot. Last but not the least, Poco X2 has Android 10 out of the box, while Redmi K20 ships with Android 9 Pie since it was released in June 2019.

Camera

Poco X2 offers more cameras on the rear side, but Redmi K20 has a more interesting setup, thanks to the presence of a telephoto sensor. The telephoto lens is way harder to find on a mid-range smartphone compared to the kind of sensors found on the Poco X2. But the Poco X2 wins when it comes to front cameras, thanks to a dual 20 + 2 MP setup including a depth sensor.

Anyways, both are midrange camera phones, so do not expect anything special from them. However, lately, mid-range smartphone cameras are capable enough to give you excellent captures, comparable to more expensive devices. So both the devices will offer good quality samples, especially in bright daylight.

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Battery

Poco X2 has a bigger 4500 mAh battery and it should last a lot more on a single charge, despite featuring a less efficient display. Further, it has a faster-charging technology with 27W power, while Redmi K20 features a 4000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

So, on the battery side, X2 wins the comparison.

Price

Despite being the successor of the Redmi K20, The Pocophone X2 starts from a more affordable price tag than Redmi K20 in India. The handset just debuted in the Indian market with a starting price tag of just Rs. 15,999 for the base variant (6/64 GB), which roughly translates into about $225 at the current exchange change. The intermediate configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage costs Rs. 16,999 which roughly translates into $239, while the most powerful version with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB native storage costs Rs. 19,999 that is equivalent to about $281.

For Rs. 19,999, you can currently get just the base variant of the Redmi K20 which offers 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (and we are talking about the street price). I would personally prefer the Poco X2 aka Redmi K30 not only for its higher value for money but also because of its splash-resistant design, high refresh rate, better chipset, wider display, micro SD support and a bigger battery with faster charging.

Note that the Redmi K20 actually offers a more interesting AMOLED panel and cameras, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader, so you should not underestimate it. In both cases, you get an amazing mid-ranger.

What would be your choice with the current pricing?

Xiaomi Poco X2 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Poco X2

PRO

• 120 Hz
• Android 10 out of the box
• Micro SD slot
• Bigger battery

CONS

• LCD display and no UD fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PRO

• AMOLED display and UD fingerprint reader
• Holeless design
• Telephoto lens
• More compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Mid-range smartphones are no longer budget devices with a bunch of higher-end features. In 2019, the best mid-range devices were essentially high-end smartphones sans a couple of premium features.

If last year’s mid-rangers were all about good processors, big batteries, and dual cameras, in 2019 brands upped their game by adding high-end chipsets, flagship-grade fast charging, quad-cameras, AMOLED displays, and even in-screen fingerprint sensors. We are spoiled by the number of good mid-range choices we have this year that costs less than €299 or Rs. 20,000 or $300.

Like our Best Budget Smartphones of 2019 article, compiling this list wasn’t easy, but the following smartphones stood out for us for their excellent quality and value for money.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

It wouldn’t be fair to compile the Best Mid-Range Smartphones list without a Redmi Note model, right? The Note lineup is extremely popular among mid-range buyers and the company has already sold 10 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series across the globe within three months of launch. That’s an average of over 110,000 units in a day!

The Redmi Note 8 Pro brought in the perfect blend of imaging prowess, gaming-oriented processor, and a large battery, packaged inside a beautiful body. It might be a bit heavier and bulkier than some competitors but overall, the Note 8 Pro is a well-balanced mid-range smartphone of 2019.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a MediaTek Helio G90T processor with a quad-camera setup consisting of a high-resolution 64MP primary camera, 8MP wide-angle camera, and a couple of 2MP shooters for macro and bokeh. There’s a large 4500mAh battery on board with 18W fast charging too!

All this for a competitive price tag of Rs. 14,999 in India or €259 in Europe for the 6GB + 64GB variant. Pretty solid deal indeed!

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Realme X2

Realme has absolutely embraced the motto: If Redmi can do it, we can do it too! So if there’s a Redmi Note model in this list, there’s an equivalent (or even a better) Realme model to take it on. And Realme X2 is the mid-range phone to beat in 2019! The phone offers more value than any other smartphone in its price segment.

• Gaming processor  
• Super AMOLED display  
• In-screen fingerprint  
• Quad-cameras with a wide-angle lens  
• Large battery  
• Super-fast charging  
• Beautiful design  

If you had doubts about my earlier statement of how ‘2019 mid-rangers were high-end devices sans a few premium features’, this phone should help you to cast them away.

The Realme X2 comes with Snapdragon 730G (8nm), a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, up to 8GB of RAM, 64MP primary camera with three other supporting cameras including an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. You get all this for a starting price of just Rs 16,999 (4GB + 64GB), Rs. 18,999 (6GB + 128GB) in India or up to 289 € (8GB +128GB) in Europe. That’s incredible value for money!

Redmi K20 (Mi 9T)

If there was a phone that can take on the Realme X2, it would be the Redmi K20. It comes with the non-gaming Snapdragon 730 (8nm) processor with a full-screen AMOLED display, a pop-up camera that houses a 20MP selfie camera and a capable rear camera setup featuring three useful sensors, a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP wide-angle camera.

In case you are wondering, the K20 has the same camera setup as the K20 Pro, which we all so loved! So despite having one camera less than the two smartphones mentioned above, the triple camera setup on the Redmi K20 is more useful than those quad-cameras (let’s not talk about the quality of those 2MP shooters) on the Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro. Also, the K20 is one of few phones in this price segment to feature a telephoto lens that offers up to 2X optical zoom!

It’s a shame that the Redmi K20 was overshadowed by its more expensive ‘Pro’ sibling this year. So, it shouldn’t be surprising to see that it makes it to our Most Underrated Smartphones of 2019 list.

The Redmi K20 is highly discounted right now. You can find the 6GB + 64GB model for under Rs. 20,000 in India or around €279.90 in Europe. 

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Lenovo Z6

The Lenovo Z6 is yet another underrated smartphone in this list but offers immense value for your money. The phone comes with Snapdragon 730 (8nm) like the Realme X2 with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint, a triple camera setup featuring a 24MP main camera (f / 1.8 large aperture) + 8MP 2x optical zoom camera (f / 2.4 aperture) + 5MP bokeh camera, and a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

These specs are pretty amazing but it looks very similar to the models mentioned above right? And Lenovo is not really known for its software support either. So why does this phone make it to our Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2019 list?

The three smartphones mentioned above: Realme X2, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi K20 weigh over 180 grams and measure over 8.6mm in thickness. In comparison, the Lenovo Z6 weighs just 159 grams and measures 7.7mm in thickness! It might well be one of the most comfortable mid-range smartphones of 2019.

And how much does it cost? 1199 yuan in China, which comes to just $171 or €154! It’s a shame that Lenovo Z6 didn’t get a widescale release and I blame Lenovo for that. But for its price, it offers outstanding value (including 2x Optical zoom)! You can get it for around $200 or €180 via sites like Aliexpress in Europe.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

2019 was all about 6-inch+ displays, large batteries, and multiple cameras. But these features come at a cost and that’s the bulky form factor. Some users don’t mind if their phones are a bit heavy or thick, but for others, it’s a definite deal-breaker. The Lenovo Z6 was a pretty lightweight phone, but if you are in the market for something smaller, lighter, and more compact, the Mi 9 SE is your best bet.

With the dimensions of just 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, it’s smaller, thinner, and lighter than all the smartphones in this list. However, despite its compact form factor, the Mi 9 SE doesn’t sacrifice any major features. It comes with a 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 712 (10nm octa-core 2.3GHz) processor, a 48MP triple cameras with ultra-wide and telephoto lens (2x optical zoom), and a 3070mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The battery is small but given its compact size and fast charging support, for those who want a capable smartphone that’s also comfortable to hold, the Mi 9 SE turns out to be a competitive option.

The Mi 9 SE wasn’t launched in India but it is available for around € 349.90 or £300 (6GB + 64GB) in Europe!

So these were our picks for the Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2019! Do you think any other device deserves to make it to this list? Let us know!

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The Redmi K20 Pro was one of the first devices in the world to get updated to Android 10. The flagship killer got the update the same day Google announced the new version of Android was available for the Pixel smartphones. Three months later, it is the turn of the Redmi K20.

A new MIUI update is rolling out in China to the mid-range phone and the changelog says it brings Android 10. The update arrives as MIUI V11.0.2.0QFJCNXM and is 2.3GB in size.

The update should not bring visual changes since it is buried deep under MIUI. However, features such as smart reply and better control over location data should be available.

Just like the changelog for the Mi 8 MIUI 11 update based on Android 10, Xiaomi warns that some apps may be incompatible with Android 10. You can try to update your apps after the update, to see if the compatibility issues have been fixed.

The Redmi K20 was announced in May 2019. The phone has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and a pop-up selfie camera, so there is no need for a notch or punch hole. It is powered by the Snapdragon 730 and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has 48MP + 13MP + 8MP triple rear cameras and a 20MP selfie camera. It also has a 4000mAh battery, NFC, and an audio jack.

Redmi already released a successor called the Redmi K30. It is available in 4G and 5G versions with the former powered by the Snapdragon 730G and the 5G version powered by the Snapdragon 765G. Both phones run Android 10.

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After four months of launch, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 series is finally available from Amazon India. Initially, the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro were available for purchase via Mi Official Store an Flipkart. Surprisingly, the Redmi has partnered with Amazon India to retail “India’s most loved #RedmiK20 series.”

It is the best selling smartphone in the above $300 segment cites Canalys’s Q3 report. It is also the most affordable smartphone housing Snapdragon 855 chipset. Both the Redmi K20 devices are available in Carbon Black color only on Amazon. Generally, the device is being offered in four different colors of Flame red, Glacier Blue, Pearl White, and Carbon Black.

The interested users can grab the Redmi K20 Pro at Rs 27,999 for 6GB + 128GB variant. Whereas, the 8GB RAM + 256 GB is available for Rs 30,999. The younger sibling – Redmi K20 with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is available for Rs 21,999 and 6GB RAM + 128GB is available for Rs 23,999.

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro can be bought from Amazon India.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specs

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro both are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset coupled with an octa-core processor. Both the devices feature a 6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, but the Redmi K20 Pro only has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There’s a triple camera unit on the rear featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera + 13-megapixel telephoto lens and an 8-megapixel sensor on both the device. There’s also a 20-megapixel selfie Pop-up camera.

Other similar specs on both devices include a 7th-generation In-display fingerprint sensor, 4000 mAh battery, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Meanwhile,  the redmi K20 comes with 18W fast charging, and redmi K20 Pro supports 27W SonicCharge.

Redmi has recently announced the Redmi K30 series in China. However, there’s no information about its India launch.

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MIUI 11 was announced last month during the Mi MIX Alpha and Mi 9 Pro 5G launch event. Just a few weeks after and Xiaomi is already rolling out a stable update and the Redmi K20 and Redmi 7.

The update is rolling out as MIUI V11.0.3 (V11.0.3.0.PFJCNXM) for the Redmi K20 and is just shy of 700MB in size. For the Redmi 7, the update has version number 11.0.1.0.PFLCNXM The update brings a number of new features including a focus on sounds and colors. The update for the Redmi 7 comes with September’s security patch. The update brings new features as well as fixes for both phones.

MIUI 11 brings a dark mode to Xiaomi and Redmi phones and uses true black rather than gray or blue. There is also a new font called MiLan Pro, new ambient display features that are highly customizable. There is also a dynamic sound system that uses ambient sounds from nature. The sounds change throughout the day too.

There is also Mi Work Suite which includes productivity features such as large document transfer between multiple devices, smart screencast, and wireless printing. Another new feature is the Mi Go Suite which includes a smart travel assistant. MIUI 11 also brings a new file transfer feature that works with phones from OPPO and Vivo too. There is also a built-in document viewer, so you don’t need to install additional apps for that.

With the Redmi K20 and Redmi 7 out of the way, we expect more devices will get the MIUI 11 stable update in the coming days or weeks.

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Google’s AR Core was recently renamed to Google Play Services for AR. You would think that every new Android device that launches should support it right out of the box but that isn’t the case. Google has to manually grant support to devices which explains why there are always posts about which devices are now supported.

Apparently, the reason for all devices not having support right out of the box is because Google needs to work with manufacturers to “create a custom calibration profile for each device”. This custom profile is based on the camera configuration of the phone and differs for each phone.

The list gets updated regularly with some devices sometimes showing up even before launch while others are added months after they have been announced. There are also some devices that may never even make

Below is a list of the latest entries on the supported devices list:

• Redmi K20
• Redmi K20 Pro
• Redmi Note 7
• Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Motorola One Action
• Motorola One Zoom
• OPPO Reno A
• iQOO

If you own one of these devices, Google Play Services for AR should automatically arrive on your device. You can also side-load the APK on to your phone from trusted sources like APKMirror. Once you do that, you can head to the Play Store and download supported apps.

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Update: The sales figures include that of the Mi 9T series too seeing as the official Xiaomi Twitter account tweeted the same but for the Mi 9T series.

The Redmi K20 series has been quite a hit since it launched. Today Redmi has revealed that it has sold 3 million units globally.

That figure took only 4 months to achieve and that figure should even be higher for two reasons. First, the Redmi K20 series didn’t launch in India until July and the first sale was on July 22, two months after it launched in China.

Second, this is just for two markets, as the Redmi K20 series are sold as the Mi 9T series in markets other than China and India. If Redmi were to include the sales of the Mi 9T series, then the figure should be higher.

Thank you Mi Fans for helping us to reach another big milestone with our #Mi9T series!#NoMiWithoutYou #Mi9T #Mi9TPro #PopUpInStyle pic.twitter.com/LbY9zgiBB7

— Xiaomi #FortuneGlobal500 (@Xiaomi) September 17, 2019

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro share a similar design. They have a notch-less display, triple rear cameras, and a pop-up selfie camera. They also have the same battery capacity. However, the K20 has a Snapdragon 730 processor while the K20 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor. The Pro model also supports 27W fast charging while the K20 maxes out at 18W.

Some Redmi K20 Pro users already received Android 10 in China and India but Redmi says a wider roll-out will begin in October.

Today, Redmi announced that an Exclusive Edition of the K20 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 855+ processor will launch on Thursday, 19th of September.

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Xiaomi India announced a new color scheme for the recently-launched Redmi K20 series. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones had gone official in India back in July 2019 in three color gradients, namely Glacier Blue, Flame Red and Carbon Fiber Black. The latest addition to this list is Pearl White. The new color does not command a premium over the other gradients. Xiaomi is currently selling the base variants of both devices in India.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Pearl White is currently on sale in India. Interested customers can pick one up from Flipkart, Mi.com or Mi Home stores.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro shares certain features like the 6.39-inch full HD+ display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass certification. Both smartphones use a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery. While the K20 gets 18W charging, the K20 Pro features 27W fast charging. Both devices run on Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10. They are also blessed with in-screen fingerprint sensors.

The Redmi K20 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Redmi K20 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of native storage. Both devices boast of a 48-megapixel triple camera setup at the rear. While the K20 uses a Sony IMX582 primary sensor, the K20 Pro uses an ungraded Sony IMX586. The 13-megapixel wide-angle sensor and an8-megapixel depth sensor can be found on both devices.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Pricing

The base variant of the Redmi K20 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at Rs. 21,999 (~$306). The 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 23,999 (~$333). The Redmi K20 Pro with 6GB of RAM + 128GB of storage is available at Rs. 27,999 (~$390). While the higher-spec 8GB variant starts at Rs. 30,999 (~$431). 

Xiaomi has announced a Rs. 1,000 discount on the Pearl White edition of the K20 and the K20 Pro, exclusively for HDFC Bank Credit Card holders. The offer is valid only on purchases made at Mi.com. This effectively brings down the prices of the K20 and the K20 Pro to Rs. 20,999 (~$292) and Rs. 26,999 (~$375) respectively.

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Redmi announced the Redmi K20 Series in India back in July. The lineup has been quite popular in the market because of its aggressive pricing and top-end specifications. At launch, the phone was available in just three colors: Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Pearl Blue. However, Redmi has decided to add one more color to the Redmi K20 series in India.

It takes no time for the in-display fingerprint sensor to unlock the #RedmiK20 series. Let's see if you can find the hidden message faster than that. Ready?
Hint: Check the

RT if you know the answer! pic.twitter.com/WfD0e9klM4

— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) September 3, 2019

Earlier today, the company teased the new color option for the lineup on twitter. We can clearly see the words “The White Will Be Here Tomorrow, See You Then” etched on the pearl inside the image. Given that we recently saw Redmi release a Summer Honey White version for the Redmi K20 Pro in China, it’s clear that the same color is making its way to India tomorrow.

Of course, expect the naming to be different when it lands in India. For example, the Astro white that was announced for the Redmi Note 7 Pro was called as the ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ when it was released in China back in July. It is also worth noting that the Summer Honey White is only available for the Pro version in China. So, it remains to be seen whether the non-Pro version gets this color in India.

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Mid-rangers are Xiaomi’s “core business” and it is not a case if Redmi recently became an independent brand and carried the company’s sales to incredibly high levels. A few hours ago, the most awaited Redmi phone of the year finally made its debut. We are talking about the Redmi Note 8 Pro which was officially announced alongside the vanilla Note 8. But will the new affordable device become a best-seller like its predecessor Redmi Note 7? Does it have the potentialities to beat the concurrence? Before establishing if that is the mid-ranger for you, we think you first have to understand if it is the best option among several “value for money” devices you can find in the Xiaomi’s catalog. That is why we compared it with the latest ones available globally: the Redmi K20 (also known as the Mi 9T outside Asia) and Xiaomi Mi A3 (Mi CC9e in China).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20

Design

If the design is your priority, then you should not opt for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Both Redmi K20 and Xiaomi Mi A3 are definitely better for both their design and their build quality. While Redmi K20 is the most futuristic due to its notch-less display and its pop-up camera, as well as its psychedelic glass back, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the most compact and the most lightweight, but it has a classic waterdrop display. Both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, so both have a premium and flagship-like build quality. Given that I am not a compact phones lover and I like notch-less displays, I prefer the Redmi K20. But if you want a device which is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket there is no challenge: Mi A3 wins.

Display

The Redmi K20 is a clear winner when it comes to display quality. It is the only to sport an AMOLED panel which is Full HD+ resolution and HDR-compliant. So it boasts a better color reproduction and even a satisfying level of detail. Redmi Note 8 Pro is Full HD as well, but it has a lower-end IPS display and it even lacks an in-display fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi Mi A3 has an AMOLED display and a UD fingerprint reader, but it comes with a disappointing HD+ resolution instead of Full HD+. But do not forget that its display is smaller and better for one-handed use.

Specs & Software

According to the specs and the benchmarks, Redmi Note 8 Pro has the highest performance thanks to its stunning MediaTek Helio G90T chipset which was specifically made for gamers and demanding users. But it has a higher energy consumption due to the 12 nm production process. However, there is no much to worry about as the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a bigger battery. Redmi Note 8 Pro has the best chipset, but Redmi K20 comes in a better memory configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, while Redmi Note 8 Pro stops at 8/128 GB. However, that is not a so big deal given that Redmi Note 8 Pro has expandable storage while Redmi K20 does not. Note that Xiaomi Mi A3 runs Android One, while Redmi K20 and Note 8 Pro run MIUI.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most interesting mid-range camera phones out there. It is the first phone to be equipped with a 64 MP camera, the highest resolution ever seen on a mobile phone until now. And it even has a quad camera on its rear side, including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Redmi K20 is an amazing camera phone as well, thanks to its high-end 48 MP sensor and its telephoto lens. Xiaomi Mi A3 is inferior when it comes to rear cameras, but it has a better 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has the biggest battery, but we believe Xiaomi Mi A3 will last longer on a single charge because it has a more efficient chipset as well as a more efficient display, thanks to its smaller size and its lower resolution.

Price

Xiaomi Mi A3 is priced €220/$245 globally, Redmi K20 costs about €260/$290 and Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €180/$200. Overall, if I do not consider the price, despite the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a better chipset, I prefer the Redmi K20 due to its better display and design. But this does not mean it is a better phone than Redmi Note 8 Pro as the Note boasts a bigger battery, more versatile cameras, and even higher performance. With its compact HD display and inferior cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 represents a valid alternative just for a smaller niche, but it offers Android One and an amazing selfie camera, so it is not a device to discard. Which features do you prefer and which phone would you choose according to them?

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing design
• Great cameras
• Big battery
• HDR and wide display
• UD fingerprint scanner

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Compact
• Android One
• Long battery life
• UD fingerprint reader

CONS

• HD display

Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Best performance
• Big battery
• Great cameras
• Wide display

CONS

• Less suitable for modding

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The Redmi K20 comes in three configurations – a base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version, and an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version. The top configuration had a launch price of ¥2599 but has now received its first price cut.

The Redmi K20 with 8GB of RAM will now sell for ¥2299 (~$320). It is already available at this price on Mi.com but it won’t be a permanent cut. It should revert to its old price tomorrow. So you may want to hurry.

The Redmi K20 has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor which draws power from a 4000mAh battery. The phone doesn’t have a notch but goes for a motorized 20MP pop-up selfie camera.

The phone has a 48MP primary rear camera paired with an 8MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 13MP ultrawide angle camera. There is a fingerprint scanner under the display. It also has NFC, an audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. There is also support for 18W fast charging. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie.

The Redmi K20 is available in Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue.

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Xiaomi launched the long-awaited K20 series smartphones – the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro earlier this year. As expected, both handsets became instant hits among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase.

Aside from staying in touch with family and friends, newfangled smartphones offer an array of other features such as photography and gaming. Both, the Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro offer superior gaming experience, thanks to their top-end specifications.

Much to the delight of mobile gamers, Xiaomi has come up with a gamepad that’s exclusively designed for the Redmi K20, and the Redmi K20 Pro mobile phones. This Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 Pro is housed in a compact body and enhances the overall mobile + aiming + shooting experience.

Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 ProThe easy to control gamepad comes with a slide rail stand that securely connects it with your Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. Moreover, you set the function of LB/LTand the direction buttons based on your preference. You can use the same LB/LT buttons to capture images and for reading as well.

The Official Gamepad for Redmi K20 Pro is currently available for just $35.99 on Giztop. You can visit this link to check out more details about this feature-laden gamepad and place your order.

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Three months after the astonishing Z5x, Vivo unveiled a brand new mid-ranger focused on quality-price ratio: the Vivo Z5. The new smartphone looks very promising because it offers upper-midrange specifications at a very affordable price. But there are a lot of phones with such a value for money out there in 2019, including best-sellers. Will the new Z5 be able to compete with these devices or it will be cannibalized? In order to predict its success and establish if it is worth choosing it among the many actual choices, we decided to compare it with the best-selling Redmi K20 and the new Oppo Reno Z which is making a lot of success even in the global market.

Vivo Z5 vs Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno Z

Design

No stories: Redmi K20 is the best, at least according to my tastes. First of all, it features premium materials, including an elegant glass back with suggestive effects on light reflection and an aluminum frame. Secondly, it is equipped with a full borderless display, so there is no notch and its bezels are very narrow. This is possible thanks to the presence of a motorized pop-up camera. Both Vivo Z5 and Oppo Reno Z boast a classic waterdrop display, as well as an elegant reflective back available in gradient hues. Both are beautiful and well-built handsets, but when it comes to the design, they are nothing compared to the Xiaomi Redmi K20.

Display

Given the support to the HDR technology, Redmi K20 and Oppo Reno Z show more brilliant and realistic colors through their displays. However, you get brilliant colors in each case as all of these devices feature AMOLED panels. Even the display sizes are more or less the same, and all of them have an in-display fingerprint reader. So you do not get so many difference when it comes to display, that is the reason why we recommend you to focus on other specifications.

Specs & Software

Snapdragon 712 for the Vivo Z5, Snapdragon 730 for the Redmi K20 and Mediatek Helio P90 for the Oppo Reno Z. Three amazing upper-midrange processors, but Snapdragon 730 is above all of its opponents. It is built at just 8 nm, so it is very efficient and also very performing (both CPU and GPU). You can not find a better midrange chipset in the actual Qualcomm’s line-up. Snapdragon 712 and Helio P90 offer very similar performances in a lot of scenarios, but Snapdragon 712 is definitely better when it comes to speed and reactivity, while Helio P90 is faster to perform AI tasks. Note that Redmi K20 even comes in the best memory configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

Camera

The most convincing rear camera setup is on board of the Redmi K20. The mid-ranger from Xiaomi’s sub-brand features a 48 MP main sensor, a pretty nice ultrawide lens with a 13 MP resolution and even a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The second place goes to the Vivo Z5 which has a worse rear camera than Redmi K20 but a way better selfie camera. Oppo Reno Z is the only to feature a dual camera instead of a triple camera, but its rear main sensor is still awesome thanks to its bright aperture and a pretty nice stabilization.

Battery

Vivo Z5 is powered by a huge 4500 mAh battery and it wins the battery life comparison in most of the scenarios, followed by the Redmi K20 with its very efficient 8 nm chipset and a 4k mAh battery.

Price

Vivo Z5 is the most affordable with a €210/$235 starting price, Redmi K20 starts from €260/$291 and Reno Z carries a €330/$370 price. At the end of the day, Redmi K20 looks a lot better thanks to its higher performance, better design, nice display, and amazing cameras.

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Vivo Z5 vs Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno Z: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Big battery
• High performance
• HDR display

CONS

• No micro SD

Vivo Z5

PROs

• Affordable price
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging technology
• Good selfie camera

CONS

• Inferior display

Oppo Reno Z

PROs

• Big battery
• Good selfie camera
• A lot of memory configurations
• HDR display

CONS

• No micro SD
• Costlier

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While Xiaomi launched both the Redmi  K20 and the Redim K20 Pro smartphones in India back in July, they were available exclusively through flash sales in India. However, the devices are available round the clock on Flipkart and Xiaomi India’s official online store starting from today (August 5). The offline sales of the Redmi K20 series have also started in India. The prices are slightly higher at the offline vendor.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Open Sale

Customers can take advantage of the Redmi K20 series open sale through Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Store app. Xiaomi is offering a special discount of Rs. 1,000 (~$14) for ICICI debit and credit card holders.The Redmi K20 has a starting price of Rs. 21,999 (~$311) for its 6 GB + 64 GB variant. The higher-spec 6 GB + 128 GB Redmi K20 variant is available for Rs. 23,999 (~$339). The K20 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 27,999 (~$396) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB variant can be purchased for Rs. 30,999 (~$438). 

Mi fans, are you ready for the big news? Your chance to become an #Alpha is here. The #RedmiK20Pro & #RedmiK20 will be on anytime sale starting 12 noon, today!
Grab it from https://t.co/cwYEXeds6Y or @Flipkart. #OutperformEveryDay pic.twitter.com/ro2wBpKR3E

— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) August 5, 2019

AnXiaomi India Chief Marketing Officer, Anuj Sharma said, “We wanted to work on a unique approach for the K20 and the K20 Pro. Something beyond the scope of traditional smartphone adverts. We want our ads to offer a story that resonates with our flagship product, instead of highlighting features like the camera or the design. Choosing a story with the Tai chi theme was a conscious effort to highlight the exceptionally quick performance of the K20 Pro”.

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Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Offline Sale

The Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro lineup can be purchased offline at a partnered retail store. However, customers will have to shell out Rs. 500 (~$7) more than the online store. The Redmi K20 with 6 GB +  64 GB is priced at Rs. 22,499 (~$318). The 6 GB + 128 GB variant bears a Rs. 24,499 (~$346) price tag. The K20 Pro with 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of native storage can be yours for Rs. 28,499 (~$403). The 8 GB + 256 GB variant of the K20 Pro is exclusively available in the online store at the moment.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro features a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED notch-less display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Both devices get an in-display fingerprint scanner. While the K20 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, the K20 Pro features a Snapdragon 855 chipset under the hood.

Both devices feature a 48-megapixel Sony sensor with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. While the K20 Pro gets the Sony IMX586 sensor, the K20 uses the Sony IMX582 sensor. The front camera is a 20-megapixel pop-up unit. The K20 draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. The K20 Pro gets the same battery with 27W fast charging. Both devices run on Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10.

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During the launch event of the Redmi K20 series in China that was held at the end of May, Redmi had confirmed that it will be also selling a gamepad for these smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has finally made an announcement on it through Weibo. The first sale for the Redmi K20 series gamepad will be carried out tomorrow in the country.

The Redmi K20 series gamepad is the very same game controller that was announced alongside the original Black Shark phone in April 2018. It carries a usual price tag of 179 Yuan (~$26). However, Redmi K20 and K20 Pro users can avail it at a discounted price tag of 99 Yuan (~$14).

The game controller can be attached to the left side of the Redmi K20 or K20 Pro when the handset is held in landscape mode. The device comes with features like joystick, some configurable buttons, LT and LB gaming buttons, function button that also acts as a Bluetooth indicator, Bluetooth 4.2 and 340mAh battery. The Chinese manufacturer will be holding the first sale of the Redmi K20 series game controller tomorrow at 10AM.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are fitted with full HD+ 6.39-inch Super AMOLED displays with notch-less design. Both smartphones feature in-display fingerprint scanners. They are equipped with 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones have 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. The Redmi K20 has Sony IMX582 whereas Redmi K20 Pro features Sony IMX586 as primary lens in the triple camera setup.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are fueled by 4,000mAh batteries. The Pro model supports 27W fast charging whereas the K20 supports 18W rapid charging. The Redmi K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset while the K20 Pro is driven by the Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset. The K20 comes with up to 8 Gb of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. On the other side, the K20 Pro is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. These handsets lack support for microSD card slot.

At present, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones are available with 300 Yuan discount in China. The Redmi K20’s 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model is now priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$290). It was introduced with a price tag of 2,099 Yuan (~$304).

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi K20 Pro are now respectively priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$334) and 2,499 Yuan (~$363). Without the 300 Yuan (~$44) price cut, they were previously selling for 2,599 Yuan (~$377) and 2,799 Yuan (~$406).

UP NEXT: Redmi smartphones get up to 300 yuan ($44) discount in China from 1st August

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Redmi, a smartphone brand which split from its parent company Xiaomi earlier this year to work independently, has launched several phones this year. Recently, the company launched its flagship lineup — Redmi K20 series.

Now, when the Redmi K20 Summer Honey White color variant is set to go on sale in China from 1st August, the company has announced a price cut on other smartphone models as well, effective from 1st August.

The Redmi K20 Pro gets 300 yuan (~$44) price cut and will now be available from 2,299 yuan (~334) for the 6GB RAM model and 2,499 yuan (~$363) for the 8GB RAM model. It seems that the price cut is not only for the Summer Honey White but for all the variants of the Redmi K20 Pro.

Next is Redmi K20, which is receiving a price cut of 100 yuan (~$15) and will cost 1,999 yuan (~$290) for the 6GB + 128GB model. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is receiving a price cut of 200 yuan and now costs 1,399 yuan (~$203) for the 6GB + 128GB model.

The Redmi Note 7 also gets a 200 yuan price cut, bringing down the cost of 6GB + 64GB model to 1,199 yuan (~$174). The Redmi 7 has got 100 yuan price cut, costing 699 yuan (~$102) and 899 yuan (~$131) for the 3GB and 4GB RAM respectively. The Redmi 7A has also received a 50 yuan price cut and now costs 499 yuan (~$73) for the 2GB RAM model.

While we know that this new pricing will be applicable from 1st August in China, it is not yet known how long will this pricing be applicable. It’s not yet known if this is a permanent price cut or temporary but given that the Redmi K20 series is quite new, it’s unlikely that this is a permanent price cut.

The Redmi K20 Pro is the company’s flagship smartphone which was launched in China in May this year. It has turned out to be a best-seller for the independent Redmi brand, bringing in powerful specs at an affordable price tag.

The phone features a Snapdragon 855 flagship-grade processor, a 6.39-inch FHD display, up to 8GB + 256GB storage option, a triple camera setup of 48MP + 8MP + 13MP at the back and a considerably large battery of 4000mAh. It also comes with software features such as Mi Turbo and Game Turbo to boost UI and gaming experiences, respectively. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and comes with 27W fast charging support.

(Via)

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Today Huawei’s sub-brand unveiled a new couple of affordable mid-rangers under the X line-up: Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The former looks like the perfect midrange phone under €200, it is satisfying under every point of view, even though it does not have anything excellent. We believe this phone has all the potentialities to compete with the most important and best-selling mid-rangers out there. So we decided to compare it with the main affordable devices from the other best Chinese brands commercialized in the Chinese market. We chose the Redmi K20 by Xiaomi’s sub-brand and the Realme X by Oppo’s sub-brand because we believe they are the most interesting Chinese mid-rangers released in the last period. Here you will learn which one is the best for you.

Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Realme X

Design

All of these devices feature a full bezel-less design with a pop-up camera on the upper part. So they all have narrow bezels and notch-less displays. But even though it is hard to recognize from the images, there are important differences between the aesthetics of these devices. They are not all built with the same materials. The Redmi K20 looks like the most premium device as it rocks a rear glass as well as an aluminum frame. It is even a more compact device than its opponents, so it fits better in a pocket and it is more comfortable to use with one single hand. Just like the Realme X (and unlike the Honor 9X) it even has an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

Redmi K20 and Realme X have a more brilliant display as they both come with an AMOLED panel, while the Honor 9X has a classic IPS display. If I had to choose between the Redmi K20 and the Realme X, I would go for the first because it is HDR-compliant, so it is able to show richer and more realistic colors, especially with multimedia content. Note that while Redmi K20 and Realme X have an in-display fingerprint reader, Honor 9X has a side-mounted scanner in order to keep the rear design clean and attractive just like its rivals.

Specs & Software

Here it is a very close fight because the chipsets found on these handsets come with very similar performances. But there is a chipset in this trio which is slightly more powerful than both its rivals: we are talking about the Snapdragon 730 inside the Redmi K20. There is no Qualcomm’s chipset better than this if we exclude the Snapdragon 800 series. And it has a really amazing GPU, so it is very nice at gaming. Further, the Redmi K20 comes in the most powerful memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. In each case, there is a customized Android user interface on board.

Camera

It may sound weird given that its price tag is similar to the ones of its rivals, but Redmi K20 wins even the camera comparison. It has one more camera than its opponents: a useful ultrawide sensor with a 13 MP resolution. Further, it has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and a main 48 MP Sony sensor which captures a lot of light even in low light conditions. The Redmi K20 even has a higher 20 MP resolution for its selfie snapper.

Battery

The presence of a bigger battery and a smaller AMOLED display lets Honor 9X win even the battery life comparison. In most of the scenarios, it lasts more than both its rivals. But they still come with amazing battery life.

Price

• Read More: Honor 9X, 9X Pro with notch-less display, elevating camera launched with 1,399 Yuan (~$203) starting price

Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Realme X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Affordable
• Big battery
• High performance
• HDR display
• UD fingerprint reader

CONS

• No micro SD

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Good performance
• Big battery
• Wide display
• Expandable storage
• Good design

CONS

• Limited availability (for now)

Oppo Realme X

PROs

• UD fingerprint scanner
• Faster charging
• Affordable
• Wide display

CONS

• No micro SD
• Limited availability

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At the end of May, Redmi had launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in China. Today, Xiaomi India had held a dedicated unveil event in India to announce the arrival of the Redmi K20 series in the country. The Redmi K20 is the first Snapdragon 730 smartphone to launch in India whereas the Redmi K20 Pro is the cheapest Snapdragon 855 CPU powered smartphone to arrive in the country. Both smartphones boast high screen-to-body ratio through their notch-less displays and they also feature pop-up selfie cameras.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi K20 measures 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8mm and it weighs 191 grams. The dimensions of the Redmi K20 Pro are exactly same as the Redmi K20 smartphone. The K20 series feature glass panels on the front and rear with an aluminum frame in between. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are fitted with a 6.39-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. They are equipped with features like Gorilla Glass 5 protection, in-display fingerprint scanner, Always-on Display, full DC dimming and eye protection mode.

The SD730 SoC of the Redmi K20 is supported by up to LPDDR4x 8 GB of RAM. The handset comes with up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The Redmi K20 Pro’s SD855 chip is coupled with up to LPDDR4x 8 GB of RAM. It features up to 256 GB of USF 2.1 storage. The Redmi K20 series lack support for external storage slot. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on both devices. There is Game Turbo 2.0 onboard for enhanced gaming experience.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones feature elevating camera of 20-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture for capturing selfies. The K20 series front cameras come with features like HDR, face recognition, AI scene detection, AI portrait mode, AI beautifications features and support for full HD video recording.

The Redmi K20 series are also blessed with triple rear cameras. The K20 has Sony IMX582 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. The Pro model has Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture in its triple camera system. Both phones also feature 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.4 aperture and 124.8-degree field of view. The triple cameras of Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are equipped with features like handheld super night mode, portrait mode, AI scene recognition, AI beauty, 960fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video recording at 30fps.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones are packed with 4,000mAh batteries. The K20 supports 18W rapid charging whereas the K20 Pro supports 27W fast charging. Both come with connectivity features dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-band GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Price and Release Date

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro:

Redmi K20

• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 21,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs.  23,999

Redmi K20 Pro

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 27,999
• 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs. 30,999

On July 12, Xiaomi had carried out Alpha Sale allowed in India to book the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro by paying a token amount through Flipkart and Mi.com. Those who had booked the K20 or K20 Pro through Alpha Sale can make the remaining payments today starting at 8PM on both the platforms. Interested users can pre-order both the phones via Mi Homes tomorrow as well. Both Mi Home and Alpha sale orders get Rs. 2000 cashback if they use an ICICI credit card.

The first sale of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will take place on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores on July 22 at 12PM. These users can avail Rs. 1000 cashback via ICICI credit card. The phone will be made available on other stores later on.

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Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India on 17th July where the company will be launching the much-awaited Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. However, the company has come up with a new sales strategy that enables potential buyers to get hands on the smartphone before they officially go on sale.

The company has announced Alpha Sale for the Redmi K20 series smartphones in India. Under this sale, interested buyers can pre-book either the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphone by paying Rs. 855 from 12th July. Those users will then be granted special access to complete the purchase process on 17th July.

The users will be allowed to choose any variant of the smartphone during the purchase process. Also, a discount of Rs. 855 will be automatically added during the checkout as they would have already paid Rs. 855 to pre-book the phone.

So, if you are one of those who wants to buy Xiaomi smartphones but are frustrated with the company’s Flash Sale method where usually most users don’t get to buy the phone, then here’s your chance to pre-book the device.

However, do note that the company has not yet announced the pricing details of the Redmi K20 series smartphones. But given the marketing campaign, the Redmi K20 series is expected to compete against the upcoming Realme X and the already launched OnePlus 7.

Coming to the specifications, both the smartphones feature a notch-less Full HD+ AMOLED displays of 6.39-inch, which comes integrated with an under-display fingerprint sensor. The rear side of these phones feature 3D curved glass.

Also, both phones have 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. On the back side, the phones have a triple camera setup, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel secondary snapper, and an 8-megapixel tertiary camera. The Redmi K20 has Sony IMX582 primary lens whereas as the Redmi K20 Pro features Sony IMX586.

Both the smartphones are powered by 4,000mAh battery. While the K20 supports 18W rapid charging, the Pro model comes with support for 27W fast charging. The K20 handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC while the Pro model is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset.

(Source)

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Back in May, Xiaomi added a feature to MIUI beta called “Sky” that allowed you to change the sky in photos to any from a set of presets. Initially thought to be a future that will come with MIUI 11, the feature came bundled with the Xiaomi CC9e and Xiaomi CC9. Now, it has been revealed the feature is also available on the Redmi K20 series.

The announcement was made by Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, on Weibo today. If you own the Redmi K20 or Redmi K20 Pro, all you have to do is go to your gallery, select a photo with the sky in it and choose edit. Listed among the filters is one called “Sky”, scroll through them and choose the one that best fits. You should also be able to adjust the strength of the filter.

It is not clear if there is a new update for the phone or all you have to do is update your gallery app. Do let us know if you already have the feature and what you did to get it.

As shown in a demo video by XDA-Developers back when it was available in beta, the feature also works for downloaded images as long as the sky shows in the photo. So you should be able to alter your favorite wallpapers too.

We expect the feature will most likely roll out to more devices as time goes on.

(Source, Via)

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Redmi launched the Redmi K20 Pro in China last month carrying high-end specifications. Due to the device’s affordability and competitive specs, it is getting tremendous response from buyers. It has even received enough attention in a short period from the third-party developers. The users can now install TWRP and root the Redmi K20 Pro.

Redmi K20 series is now coming to some new markets after the initial launch in China. The Redmi K20 Pro carries top-notch Snapdragon 855 SoC that features single core at 2.84GHz, three cores at 2.42GHz and the remaining four cores at 1.8GHz. The device is available with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB Internal storage. In optics, there’s a triple rear camera module with 48MP+8MP+13MP primary camera and a 20 MP front camera for selfies. The device carries a premium look and has a pop-up module housing a front selfie camera. The device carries a connectivity option such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G. The phone includes accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

Rooting the Redmi K20 Pro allows users to modify the system. It aids customizability on the device with the help of third-party recoveries, MODS and other tweaks. Before rooting, we need to install a custom recovery like TWRP to install external flashable files, SUperSU, Mods, etc. TWRP is easy to install and use custom recovery. It even facilitates the nandroid backup of your device easily and effectively. However, it will result in the loss of warranty.

Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to the device and data. Rooting also voids the warranty of your device. 

Pre-requisites

• Make sure you have unlocked the bootloader of Redmi K20 Pro.
• Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers on PC.
• Download TWRP recovery image.
• Download Chainfire’s SuperSu
• Backup important data on your PC or any external media.
• You need a Laptop or PC.
• Ensure to keep at least 50% battery.

Steps to install TWRP on Redmi K20 Pro

Follow the steps below carefully, as missing any step would result in damaging the phone.

1. Extract ADB tools in a folder.
2. Download TWRP and move it into the extracted TWRP folder.
3. Now, Enable Developer Mode option by heading to the Settings>About Phone>Build Number and tap it 7 times to enable developer option.
4. Enable USB Debugging mode by heading to the Settings>Develper Option>Enable Debugging mode.
5. Open command prompt in the extracted TWRP folder by pressing Shift + Right Click on the mouse.
   
6. Power off the device and then boot your device into the fastboot mode by pressing the power + volume up button simultaneously.
7. Connect your device with PC via USB cable.
8. Verify the device’s connectivity status by executing the command below:

   adb devices

9. Type the command below to reboot into bootloader:

   fastboot reboot bootloader

10. Once into the bootloader mode, flash the TWRP by the following command. (Note: Replace the TWRP.img with the name of recovery).

    fastboot flash twrp.img

11. Once the installation is completed. You can type the command to reboot your device by typing:

    fastboot reboot

You have successfully flashed TWRP recovery on your device. Now, proceed with the below steps to root Redmi K20 Pro.

Steps to Root Redmi K20 Pro with SuperSu

SuperSu is a zip file by chainfire which allows users to gain root access. To flash it on the Redmi K20 Pro, follow the procedure below:

1. Download the latest SuperSu zip on your Phone, and then move it to the rot of the device.
2. Power off the Redmi K20 and then hold volume up + power button simultaneously to boot into the recovery.
3. Once in the TWRP recovery, press ‘Install‘ and then browse the SuperSu file.
   
4. Now flash the SuperSu zip after swiping the slider below.
5. After flashing, reboot your device and enjoy.

We hope you have successfully rooted the Xiaomi Redmi K20. If you have any issue or problem while performing the procedure above, then let us know via comments below.

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Xiaomi are feeling pretty generous this time around. The company is currently giving away a free pair of Redmi Airdots with every Redmi K20 unit purchased in China. Now, while the Redmi Airdots aren’t exactly the most expensive earphones at $20 on average, these are still a huge bargain. It’s incredible that we can already have such affordable wireless earbuds.

The Redmi Airdots are to this day one of the best options for entry-level bluetooth audio. They come with a 40mAh battery, as well as a 300mAh charging box. They can allegedly withstand up to 4 hours of continuous music playback, or 12 with the charging box. They charge up relatively quick as well, going from empty to full in a mere hour.

In terms of design, they’re also not really anything too special. They do look pleasant with the soft black finish, pretty sleek and simple. They’re really well made to be crowd pleasing, and I doubt anyone could really complain about the design. They were already a great pair of TWS earphones, but as a bundle with the Redmi K20? It’s a fantastic deal for anyone.

Considering how the Redmi K20 was already an almost unbeatable value, Redmi is really knocking it out of the park. We’re a bit curious how Pocophone’s POCO F2 will ever hope to stand up to this. Xiaomi’s gotten to a point where a lot of their products are competing with their other products, and we wonder where this will lead to from here.

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(Source)

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Redmi had launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro on May 28 in China. Xiaomi India has been teasing the arrival of Redmi K20 in India since the past few weeks. Finally, an official confirmation that has been released today reveals that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro killer flagship phones will go official in India on July 17.

Mi fans, are you ready to take on the K? The #RedmiK20 & #RedmiK20Pro are all set to launch on 17th July 2019. Stay tuned to have your minds blown by the Flagship Killer 2.0 #BelieveTheHype
RT if you're excited! pic.twitter.com/yD5xCkelZT

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 5, 2019

Redmi has recently launched the Redmi 7A entry-level phone in India with a starting price of Rs. 5,999 and now its all set to announce the Redmi K20 series on July 17. The company has timed the launch two days after the Realme X launch which is scheduled to take place on July 15. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are currently only available in China. Redmi had recently confirmed that it has sold 1 million units of the Redmi K20 series in the home market. Since Redmi phones are highly popular in India, the K20 and K20 Pro are expected to break sales record in the country.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro have notch-less full HD+ AMOLED displays of 6.39 inches that are integrated in-screen fingerprint sensor. The rear side of these phones feature 3D curved glass. Both phones have 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. They are equipped with 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera setup. The Redmi K20 has Sony IMX582 primary lens whereas as the Redmi K20 Pro features Sony IMX586.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are both powered by 4,000mAh batteries. The K20 supports 18W rapid charging whereas the Pro model supports 27W fast charging. The K20 handset is fueled by Snapdragon 730 while the Snapdragon 855 is present under the hood of the K20 Pro handset.

The Redmi K20 Pro pricing in China is as follows: 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 2,499 Yuan (~$363), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$378), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,799 Yuan (~$407) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$436). The Redmi K20 comes in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$290), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$305) and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$378).

Realme will be launching the Realme X as well as its special Spiderman edition on July 15. Redmi has recently launched Redmi K20 Pro Marvel Hero Limited Edition in China. It remains to be seen whether the limited edition K20 Pro model will be also made available in India.

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On May 28, Redmi had launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in China. These phones came with topnotch specs, impeccable design and affordable pricing.  A month after the debut of Redmi K20 series, the Chinese company has confirmed that it has sold 1 million units of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones.

Xiaomi Global Spokesperson and Director of Product Management, Donovan Sung has confirmed through a tweet that the company achieved 1 million sales of Redmi K20 series in its first month. The Redmi K20 Pro is the cheapest Snapdragon 855 SoC powered smartphone in the market. Currently, the Redmi K20 series is currently only available in China. In some markets like Europe and some Asian countries, the Redmi K20 phone has launched as Xiaomi Mi 9T. The Chinese firm is yet to release the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone.

Xiaomi fans in India are eagerly waiting for the company to launch the Redmi K20 series of smartphones since it has been teasing on its arrival since last month. Some reports have claimed that the company may launch it the 3^rd week of this month. With its enticing pricing, the Redmi K20 series are expected to break many sales records in India.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi Redmi A series sales have surpassed 23.6 million units in India!

Redmi K20 Series Pricing and Specifications

The Redmi K20 variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$292) and 2,099 Yuan (~$307) in China. The Redmi K20 Pro models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$365), 2,599 Yuan (~$380), 2,799 Yuan (~$409) and 2,999 Yuan (~$439).

The Redmi K20 series of smartphones feature notch-less 6.39-inch OLED panels that support full HD+ resolution. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are both equipped with 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. The K20 Pro features a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 13-megapixel lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens in its triple camera module whereas the Redmi K20 has 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 lens in its triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 730 chipset powers the Redmi K20 smartphone. It features a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The Redmi K20 Pro has Snapdragon 855 chipset and a 4,000mAh battery that is equipped with 27W rapid charging technology. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Redmi K20 series.

(source)

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When it comes to performance, the actual midrange phones are very close to flagships from just two years ago. That is why buying a midrange actually makes sense even for an advanced user. But only if you know what you are buying, and in order to know it, you must be constantly updated about the latest models released and their specifications. One of the latest upper-midrange devices out there is the new Huawei Nova 5 which is very interesting as it is the first phone to be powered by the new Kirin 810 chipset. Here, we compared it with the other best-selling mid-rangers in the actual market: the new Redmi K20 and the iconic Oppo Reno.

Huawei Nova 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno

Design

Redmi K20 Pro and Oppo Reno are one step forward if we talk about the design. They come with fewer bezels around the display thanks to the presence of a pop-up camera above it, which shows up through a motorized slider. While Redmi K20 Pro has a classic pop-up mechanism, Oppo Reno is equipped with a shark fin pop-up camera. Whether you should go for the Redmi K20 or the Oppo Reno is up to your tastes. We do not recommend the Huawei Nova 5 if you want an original design, but it is far from being an ugly handset.

Display

There are just marginal differences between the displays of these smartphones, so you should definitely not base your choice on the display quality. Further, note that each of these devices has a great OLED panel with brilliant colors and great chromatic performances. I personally prefer the Redmi K20 because it is HDR-compliant, but Huawei Nova 5 is amazing as well thanks to its 108 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Oppo Reno has a high DCI-P3 coverage too, but not as high as the Huawei Nova 3. On the other side, it should have a more resistant glass due to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Specs & Software

We still had no chance to test the performance of the new Kirin 810 chipset, but on the paper, it is an amazing chipset. It should theoretically be very close to the Snapdragon 730 found on the Redmi K20 (it is even superior according to the first benchmarks), but I love the latter due to its awesome Adreno 618 GPU. Further, the Redmi K20 has internal storage which goes up to 256 GB, while Huawei Nova 5 stops at 128 GB in its most expensive variant. Note that Huawei Nova 5’s storage can be expanded, while Redmi K20 does not feature an expansion slot.

Camera

Here it is a very hard fight between Redmi K20 and Huawei Nova 5. As long as we do not personally test the latter, we can not give you a definitive verdict about its camera quality. Especially because it is equipped with a quad camera setup including a dedicated macro camera. Redmi K20 Pro has a triple camera but it is an incredible camera phone in most of the light conditions, so it may not be easy to establish a winner.

Battery

Redmi K20 wins the battery comparison because it has a way bigger battery than its rivals. With 4000 mAh, it can last up to two days with moderate usage. Huawei Nova 5 has the smallest battery, but it comes with an incredibly fast charging technology, unlike Oppo Reno and Redmi K20. With a max power of 40W, it can reach 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Huawei Nova 5 launched in the Chinese market with a €360/$410 price tag in the 8/128 GB configuration, Redmi K20 Pro starts from just €260/$295 in the 6/64 GB variant, and Oppo Reno starts from €500/$570. Huawei Nova 5 and Redmi K20 are currently two phones with a higher value for money, at least in a few Asian markets. I would personally go for the Redmi K20 Pro for its amazing performance, bigger battery, and great design.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 5i Pro schematics leak has punch-hole display and square-shaped quad camera setup

Huawei Nova 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 vs Oppo Reno: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Affordable
• Bigger battery
• High performance
• HDR display

CONS

• No micro SD

Huawei Nova 5

PROs

• Good performance
• Great quad cameras
• Faster charging technology
• Nice display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Reno

PROs

• Innovative design
• Nice cameras
• Worldwide availability
• Many color variants

CONS

• No micro SD
• Costlier

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Xiaomi is launching the Redmi K20 smartphone outside the Chinese market as the Mi 9T. After launching the phone in Europe, the company has now today launched the same smartphone in Malaysia, as expected.

The Xiaomi Mi 9T features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that comes with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It comes integrated with the latest seventh-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM. The phone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB. It also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a triple camera setup on the back side, which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor, a 13 MP secondary sensor, and an 8 MP tertiary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 20 MP snapper with a pop-up mechanism for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 10 custom user interface. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

In Malaysia, the Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone is priced at RM1,199 (approximately $290) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs RM1,399, which roughly converts to $340.

The 64GB storage model will go on sale in Malaysia from 25th June through Lazada while the 128GB storage variant will be available for purchase in the country from 28th June through authorized Mi Stores.

Xiaomi has also revealed that the Mi 9T will be launched in the Philippines on June 24 and will be sold via Lazada. However, we’ll have to wait until the launch event to know its pricing. On the other hand, the company is all set to launch the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India next month but the exact launch date is not yet known.

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Last week, Qualcomm announced it has a brand new audio codec. The Qualcomm Aqstic WCD937x family is the latest codec designed for smartphones so users can listen to music and movie audio just as the producers intended. Qualcomm says the new codec is special as it was developed in collaboration with a group of people referred to as “Golden Ears”.

The Aqstic WCD937X family includes the Qualcomm WCD9370 & Qualcomm WCD9375 and is built using the same high standards as the flagship Aqstic WCD9341 audio codec.

To make the audio better, Qualcomm decided to work with a group of audiophiles referred to as Golden Ears. These are people who are able to “identify the slightest distortions in music, the characteristics of different digital filters, reverb, colorization, panning, harmonics, and more”.

This is actually a very rare skill and you either have it by training or naturally. There are programs you have to take to get certified as having Golden ears and they usually take years to complete. Most manufacturers that employ Golden Ears or those who manufacture really expensive audio products that sell for over a $100,000. Qualcomm has now brought that same high-quality to its codecs for smartphones.

Qualcomm was able to fine-tune the WCD9375 codec using feedback from a group of Golden Ears. They designed a digital audio filter to do this. This filter is also customizable so OEMs can design it to meet different needs and have their own signature sound.

The Golden Ears-tuned Qualcomm Aqstic WCD937x series will be available in phones powered by the Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G. Qualcomm expressly states the Redmi K20 has it but we are not sure if the Samsung Galaxy A80 has it. Phones with the new codec should provide “far better audio quality” for users. Qualcomm also said the flagship WCD9341 codec will also support the Golden Ear filter.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 9T smartphone in Europe and now the device is all set to debut in the Asian market. Xiaomi Malaysia has confirmed that the Mi 9T will be launched in the country on 20th June.

The company has scheduled a launch event in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, which will be open to fans as well. With this, Malaysia will become the fourth market after France, Italy, and Spain to get the Mi 9T phone.

Soon after the Malaysian launch, we expect the smartphone to be available in other Asian countries as well. However, in India, the smartphone is set to get launched next month with their original names — Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.

The company was expected to launch the Mi 9T Pro smartphone — a re-branded model of the Redmi K20 Pro. However, the launch didn’t happen as it was speculated. There’s a possibility that the company could unveil the Mi 9T Pro at the Malaysia launch event.

For the initiated, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is the re-branded version of the Redmi K20 smartphone launched last month in China. As for the pricing, the Mi 9T starts at €299 (original price is €329) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version and €369 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

The Xoaomi Mi 9T is the company’s first smartphone to feature a pop-up selfie camera. It comes with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP sensor while the back panel houses a triple camera setup which includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera. The camera app has a bunch of modes including night mode and 960fps slow-motion recording.

The smartphone runs Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10, which is based on Android Pie operating system, along with features such as Game Turbo. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

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In May, Google had introduced the Android Q OS through its I/O 2019 conference. At that time, the search engine giant had added two Xiaomi phones such as Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G phones to Android Q beta testing program. Later on, the Redmi K20 Pro was also included in the Android Q beta program. Today, the Chinese firm has confirmed the roadmap of Android Q beta testing schedule for as many as 11 smartphones through its MIUI forum.

Xiaomi will begin with the beta testing of Android Q update for 9 smartphones like Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Redmi K20 in the last quarter of this year. In the first quarter, the Chinese firm will carry out the Android Q beta testing for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones.

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As far as Android Q update for other Xiaomi devices, it will be rolled out after the best testing is successfully completed and all the bugs are ironed out. Probably, the stable version of Android Q update for the first 9 Xiaomi phones mentioned above could be made available in first or second quarter of 2020. The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro may receive the stable version of Android Q probably in the second quarter of 2020. Xiaomi is expected to launch the MIUI 11 update in the next months. Hopefully, the company may tag along MIUI 11 update along with Android Q update for its aforementioned smartphones.

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Por, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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