Xiaomi has been seeding MIUI 13 update for eligible devices since January. The latest smartphone to get the fresh version of the company’s mobile software is Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. The update arrives for this handset less than a month from the launch of its successor – Redmi K50G aka Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

The MIUI 13 update for Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is based on Android 12. Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded in batches.

In other words, it is only available for a select few users. The build should reach more users in the coming days if there are no major bugs.

The latest software update for the phone carries build number V13.0.3.0.SKJCNXM. Apart from bringing new features, it also comes with January 2022 security patches.

For those unaware, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is a China-exclusive device. However, it is sold under the name of POCO F3 GT in India. Since both are basically the same smartphone and run identical firmware with regional differences, it should also receive a similar treatment very soon.

That being said, MIUI 13 and Android 12 are the first major MIUI and Android updates for the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. Going by Xiaomi’s track record, the handset will likely get one more Android update and two additional MIUI updates.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for two more devices. These phones are called Redmi 9T and Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. The former is sold in international markets, while the latter is exclusive to China.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days. However, there are still multiple handsets out there that are yet to be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

The update is currently rolling out to the following regional variants of the listed smartphones with the mentioned build numbers.

• Redmi 9T

  • Global – V12.5.4.0.RJQMIXM
  • Turkey – V12.5.2.0.RJQTRXM

• Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

  • China – V12.5.12.0.RKJCNXM

Like any other OTA software update, the latest system update for these phones is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user.

That being said, the Redmi 9T is originally known as Redmi Note 9 4G in China. This version of the handset has already received the update in China. At the same time, the variant sold in India as Redmi 9 Power is yet to get the update just like the remaining regional variants of Redmi 9T.

On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also goes by the name of POCO F3 GT in India. The POCO version of the device should receive the update in the coming days.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is retailing at $349 on Giztop right now. The website is offering a steal deal of $150 off on the model, which usually goes for $500. This offer makes the gaming smartphone unchallenged at this price point.

The K40 Gaming Edition is a monster of a phone powered by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and is packed with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB internal storage. The display offered on the device is a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Since it’s a Gaming edition, the device is equipped with two physical pop-up triggers to give you a gaming experience akin to that of a handheld console. Additionally, the pop-up sound of the trigger is quite satisfying, reflective of its good build quality.

The device is packed with a triple camera that consists of 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP on the rear side, while on the front there is a 20 MP camera. The device is fueled by a 5000 mAh battery + 67W Fast Flash Charge.

The device runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 OS, updating supported. Redmi K40 Game Enhanced is integrated with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos as well as a collaboration with JBL to improve the dual speaker tuning, Hi-Res Audio, and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.

For an in-depth review, check out our previous coverage of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. At the price point of $349 the phone is providing a value never seen before, so go ahead and grab one while the deal lasts!

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The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, like many other gaming phones, has a multicolor LED. For the Redmi Gaming phone, the lights are built around the camera housing. The manufacturer is now rolling out an update that allows users to customize the lights.

The update is rolling out in China as MIUI 12.5.8.0.RKJCNXM and its 325MB in size. A translation of the changelog is reproduced below:

System

• Added color customization to breathing light
• Gaming triggers now have an accompanying light effect when playing a game

Status bar and notification

• Fixed the issue with rounded corners for notifications
• Fixed the issue with sliding down the notification bar

Settings

• Fixed issue with enterprise-level encryption when adding a WLAN network that causes the domain name frame to be too narrow.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is a Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED screen. The display can display up to 1 billion colors, has HDR10+, and has a refresh rate of 120Hz.

There are three cameras on the back – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5065mAh battery, and support for 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is sold as the POCO F3 GT outside China.

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The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition got a new colorway this week. The name of the new color translates to “Inverse (Reverse) Scale” and it stands out pretty much from the others in its own way. Real live photos, as well as an unboxing video of the new variant, have surfaced and they give us a better look at the device.

Redmi says it was able to achieve the special finish with the use of microcrystalline technology. The result is an appearance that is similar to a star-filled sky from afar and a slab of granite on closeup. The device also has a matte finish, is fingerprint resistant, and non-slip.

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The photos above are from the Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station while the video is an official unboxing of a review unit sent to reviewers.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a Dimensity 1200 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage.

There are three cameras on the back of the device – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition packs stereo speakers tuned by JBL, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, retractcable trigger buttons, a 5065mAh battery capacity, and support for 67W fast charging.

Alongside the Inverse Scale variant, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is also available in Black, Gray, Silver, and a Bruce Lee Special Edition.

Which Redmi K40 Gaming Edition colorway is your favorite? Let us know in the comment box.

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Redmi announced the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition in April this year in China as the company’s first hardcore gaming phone. The handset has been available in the home market in colors like black, grey, silver, and yellow (Bruce Lee edition). Today, the company announced a new color scheme called Inverse Scale for the K40 Gaming Edition.

The Inverse Scale color variant of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition comes in a single configuration that offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The other specs of the phone have remained unchanged.

This special edition phone is priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$417), which is 200 Yuan (~$31) costlier than the other color variants with 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will be available for purchase at 10 AM (local time) on July 29 in China.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition specifications

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 1200 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It ships with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 OS.

The K40 Gaming Edition is backed by a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Lastly, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

in related news, India recently received a new POCO phone called the POCO F3 GT. It arrived as a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.

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The Poco F3 GT smartphone is all set to launch on July 23 in India. Ahead of its launch, Flipkart – an Indian shopping portal, created a microsite of the gaming smartphone revealing key specs and design.

It is already known that the Poco F3 GT is nothing but a rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. Adding to it, the phone’s landing page on Flipkart confirmed some more details.

Starting with the design, the Poco F3 GT seems to come with a 120Hz punch-hole display with thin bezels. Apart from the volume rocker and the power button, the phone has shoulder trigger buttons on the sides.

The smartphone will come with 3 levels of bevels and a series 7000 Aluminium Alloy frame. Similar to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, the F3 GT has stripes on the back(Slipstream design) which aggressively utters the gaming look of the phone. The landing page suggests that the device has a 22-Step engraved back panel and a fairly thin form factor of 8.3mm.

Surprisingly, the Flipkart landing page reveals only one color variant of the phone, Gunmetal Silver. But, it is expected to launch in more colors including Lunar Silver, Carbon Black, Predator Black, and Greyish Silver. As for the audio, the device has Dolby Atmos support with Hi-Res sound.

Other than this, the Poco F3 GT is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It will house a 5,000mAh battery and support 67W fast charging technology.

In terms of pricing, the smartphone was recently touted to come at around ₹30,000(~$402) and will compete with the likes of OnePlus’ Nord 2 which is slated to launch a day before the Poco F3 GT’s launch.

Read our Redmi K40 Gaming Edition review here. 

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Redmi is actively launching new smartphones this year to improve its overall market share by providing outstanding hardware at competitive prices. Similarly, Redmi K40 Gaming Edition offers high-end specifications including Dimensity 1200 SoC, 120Hz refresh rate display, and a massive 5065 mAh battery at a super affordable price of $399. However, the pricing is now even sweeter as Giztop is offering a $70 discount on the gaming smartphone.

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The interested users can grab the smartphone for the minimum price of $349 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. However, the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant is retailing for the price of $449, 12GB + 256GB for $529 and the maximum discount is applicable on 12GB + 128GB variant which is retailing for $379. It is available in three different colors of White, Silver, and Black.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display features a maximum display of up to 1300+ nits. It houses a triple rear camera consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP ultrawide sensor.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC coupled with 6/8/12 GB RAM. Game Turbo 2.0 offers some exceptional performance while gaming for longer hours. It houses a 5065 mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

Apart from being the Chinese variant, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition supports Google Mobile Services and Play Store. The user can access it in the English language. The smartphone carries support for all the major 5G and 4G LTE bands across the globe.

It is an interesting deal if you’re looking for an affordable yet powerful gaming smartphone. You can grab the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage packed Redmi K40 Gaming smartphone for $379 via Giztop.

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A new Xiaomi phone with an M2104K10I model number in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is speculated that this model number belongs to the upcoming POCO F3 GT smartphone that set to launch in Q3 this year. The BIS listing suggests that the handset could be launching in India soon.

The Chinese variant of the phone with M2104K10C was made official in April with the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition moniker. Hence, it is speculated that the Redmi phone will be rebranded as the POCO F3 GT in India.

POCO F3 GT listed on BIS certification.
Model number : M2104K10I pic.twitter.com/m4EcxmMVmV

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) June 25, 2021

POCO F3 GT specifications (Rumored)

The POCO F3 GT has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 OS.

The handset has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup features a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 1200 chip powers the POCO F3 GT with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The phone comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,065Ah battery that carries support for 67W rapid charging. Rumors are rife that the POCO F3 GT could be priced between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 in India.

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The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition launched as Redmi’s first gaming smartphone. The Dimensity 1200-powered phone is still exclusive to China but is expected to make its way to other markets as the POCO F3 GT next month. Today, Lu Weibing, the head of Redmi, revealed an interesting fact about the phone.

The Xiaomi executive disclosed on Weibo that more than 70% of Redmi K40 Gaming Edition owners have the 12GB RAM version of the phone. That is a significant percentage considering the phone is also available in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants. In the same post, he asked readers if they consider RAM or storage when choosing a phone.

When it comes to mobile phones, having sufficient RAM is key for a smooth experience as it means you can have more active apps running without your phone slowing down or the apps having to relaunch when you switch between them. And if you are a gamer, you wouldn’t want to have your game getting closed just because you had to quickly make a call. Thus it makes sense as to why the variant with the highest amount of RAM is the best seller.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition comes in four configurations – 6+128GB, 8+128GB, 8+256GB, and 12+128GB. There is no storage expansion, so whatever storage it comes with is what you are stuck with.

The phone also has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch hole. There is a 64MP main camera on the back and it is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera while a 16MP camera is in front.

Redmi has also added stereo speakers tuned by JBL, mechanical gaming triggers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a 5065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

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A new update is rolling out to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and while the file size is small, it is a pretty important one especially for those outside China that plan to get their hands on the phone.

The update is rolling out as MIUI 12.5.5.0RKJCNXM is 161 MB in size, and according to the changelog, it brings support for the Google Play Services framework. This means those who purchase this device from China can install Google Mobile Services on it. This is an important update as Xiaomi had revealed earlier this year that it will remove support for the framework from its devices going forward.

Save for adding support for the Google Play Services framework, the update also optimizes the touch experience.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition launched last month as the brand’s first gaming smartphone. Powered by the Dimensity 1200 processor, the phone has a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of non-expandable storage.

There are three cameras on the back of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition – a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, retractable shoulder buttons, Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, and an IP53 rating. Redmi ships it with a 5065mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It runs Android 11 out of the box.

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Xiaomi’s sub-brand recently launched a new affordable gaming phone but it is not Black Shark: we are talking about the first from the Redmi lineup, called Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It has a very advanced hardware department, but its price is very affordable. It is a perfect competitor of the Realme GT Neo: the affordable version of the Realme GT. Both are powered by the same flagship-class MediaTek processor, but which one is the best and which offers the highest value for money? With this specs comparison between Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and Realme GT Neo, we will help you find out.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo

Design

If you need the most elegant and original design, you should opt for the Realme GT Neo. Its color variants are very attractive and the phone is also more compact. But if you are a gamer, go for the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition without thinking twice. It comes with a glass back and additional physical keys you can use as gaming triggers. It is not an elegant phone, but definitely a unique one. Further, it has the IP53 certification which makes it dust resistant and splash resistant, so you even get a great build quality. Both the front and the rear glass are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It is an OLED panel that can show up to one billion colors, it comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, a 500 nit typical brightness, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. With the Realme GT Neo, you get a Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually superior and it even offers a wider diagonal with 6.67 inches. Note that Realme GT Neo has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.

Specs & Software

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and the Realme GT Neo are able to offer the same performance level. They are both powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 mobile platform which is actually the best SoC released by MediaTek. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI and Realme UI, respectively. With the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, you have more choices in terms of memory configurations, but it is a draw.

Camera

Even the camera setups are more or less the same. On the paper, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition looks slightly superior because it comes with a brighter focal aperture for the main camera (f/1.7 aperture), but the sensors are the same: a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. Both the phones sport a 16 MP front snapper as well.

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Battery

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is able to offer a longer battery life thanks to its bigger battery: the capacity is 5065 mAh, while Realme GT Neo has just 4500 mAh. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also comes with a faster charging technology, thanks to a 65W power. Realme GT Neo stops at 50W, but given that its battery is smaller, we expect similar charging times. None of these phones supports wireless charging, neither reverse charging.

Price

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition carries a starting price of about €389/$475 at the actual change, while Realme GT Neo starts from about €260/$318 in its base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually a superior phone thanks to its better display, bigger battery, better build quality. But the Realme GT Neo has a higher value for money as it offers all the power of the Dimensity 1200 chipset at an incredibly affordable price. Unfortunately, none of these phones is available in the global market.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

PRO

• Bigger battery
• 1B colors
• Wider diagonal
• IR blaster

CONS

• Dimensions

Realme GT Neo

PRO

• Original design
• More compact
• Great price
• Under-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Last month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K40 Gaming smartphone in its home country China and now it seems that the company is all set to launch the device in the Indian market under its POCO branding.

A tweet from Mukul Sharma claims that the smartphone’s battery has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards. He also adds that the phone is supposed to be a POCO device.

The Redmi K40 Gaming (supposed POCO phone) battery has already been certified by the Indian BIS.#Xiaomi #Redmi #RedmiK40Gaming #POCOF3GT pic.twitter.com/WylfIH17xC

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 11, 2021

Xiaomi has been launching some Redmi-branded devices in the Indian market under the POCO brand and is likely to continue doing the same for the upcoming Redmi K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition smartphone.

Currently, there’s not much known about the device’s launch in the Indian market but given that the phone is now getting certified, the official announcement of the smartphone in India should a few weeks away.

Now, coming to the specifications of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, the smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

In the camera department, the device features a triple camera setup on the back that includes a 64MP f/1.65 sensor, an 8MP 120° ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP 40mm macro camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies.

The smartphone runs the latest MIUI 12.5 custom user interface which is based on the Android 11 operating system. Being a gaming device, the company has also added a special Game Mode that allows users to customize the gaming experience.

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Redmi announced the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition last month as its first hard-core gaming phone. This handset is now expected to arrive in global markets soon as it has emerged in the database of Google Play Console (via).

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition’s Play Console listing mentions that it supports an FHD+ resolution, a 440ppi pixel density, Android 11 OS, 8 GB of RAM, and Dimensity 1200 chipset. These details are already known through its Chinese launch. It remains to be seen whether the device breaks cover in global markets later this month.

In India, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is expected to arrive as a POCO branded device. Recent reports have called that it could be called POCO F3 GT. Again, there is no official word from POCO India on the arrival of a new F-series smartphone.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition specifications and features

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with IP53 rated dust and splash protection and its front is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5.

The K40 Gaming Edition boots to MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS and it is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The phone comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. For gaming, it features physical pop-up gaming shoulder buttons.

It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and its rear camera setup, which comes with RGB lighting, has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The 5,065mAh battery of the device supports 67W rapid charging. It also features JBL powered stereo speakers and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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The last week of April was no different from several of the weeks this year. There were multiple announcements for a range of products including phones, computers, and smartwatches. Here’s your roundup of the top stories from last week.

Redmi joins the gaming smartphone niche

Redmi launched its first gaming smartphone last week. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition a.k.a Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition comes with features you will expect to find on a gaming smartphone – shoulder trigger buttons, a high refresh rate, a high touch sampling rate, great speakers, big battery, and incredibly fast charging. You also get a capable processor in form of the Dimensity 1200.

Are you a fan of Bruce Lee? If your answer is yes, then you will like the Bruce Lee special edition of the gaming phone.

Vivo V21 series bring selfie cameras with OIS and dual LED flash

The Vivo V21 series was unveiled in Malaysia last week. The series which includes the V21, V21e and the V21 5G all have 64MP triple rear cameras, 44MP selfie cameras, 90Hz displays with a waterdrop notch, 4000mAh batteries, and support for 33W fast charging. The selfie camera in the V21 and V21 5G has OIS, autofocus, and a dual LED flash but the V21e’s own selfie camera misses out on these features.

Amazon refreshes its Fire Tablet line

Amazon has announced new versions of its Fire Tablet line. The 11th-gen series brings a refreshed design, more RAM, and also includes a productivity version with a Bluetooth keyboard case and a Microsoft 365 subscription, so you can get some light work done.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Books are thin, light, and powered by Intel and Windows

Samsung launched new Windows notebooks last week under its Galaxy Book line. The new models include the Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360, the Galaxy Book Odyssey for gamers, and the Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha.

OPPO phones now available in Chile and Colombia

OPPO is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world. Even at that, the Chinese brand is making its way to new markets. If you live in Chile, you can now get your hands on some OPPO phones such as the Reno5 Lite and OPPO A15. The Enco W51 and Enco 31 earbuds are also available in the country. Those in Colombia only get the OPPO A15.

Realme’s AIoT event brings new smartwatches, new earbuds and more

Realme announced a handful of new products last week. The lineup includes the Realme Watch 2 which has a bigger battery and support for more sports modes; the Buds Q2; Watch S Mater Edition; Cobble Bluetooth Speaker; the Motion Activated Night Light; and the Alkaline Battery.

Moto G50 arrives in China

Lenovo has brought the Motorola Moto G50 budget 5G smartphone to China. The Snapdragon 480-powered smartphone was announced last week, and for 1,499 yuan ($231) it packs an HD+ display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 48MP triple rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery.

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Earlier this week, Redmi launched the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition (aka Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition) in China. We got our hands on a review unit. While playing around with the device, we found out that it does not support GMS (Google Mobile Services) installation.

Back in February, Xiaomi confirmed that it will no longer include the GMS framework on its future smartphones running MIUI China ROM. With the MIUI 12.5 update, the company has been also removing the framework on older phones.

The firm claims that this move will reduce the storage space consumed by the OS. The Chinese handset maker even allows users to uninstall a bunch of system apps on MIUI 12.5.

Since the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition ships with MIUI 12.5 out of the box, it does not have the necessary GMS framework files that are required for Google apps and services. Hence, users cannot install GMS from the Mi App store on this phone.

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We can confirm that this is the case with all the units and not only ours alone. We enquired about this matter with a local Mi Store executive. They revealed that the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition does not support GMS installation as of now. There are also multiple discussion threads on this issue on forums like Kuan.

That said, it is worth noting that Xiaomi could add the GMS framework in a future system update. Because the company had earlier stated that it will ship phones with the GMS framework based on demand. 

Since the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition is the brand’s first gaming smartphone, it is already popular internationally. We expect more enthusiasts to import it. Hence, there’s a high chance Xiaomi could bring GMS installation support to this handset.

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The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition (a.k.a. Redmi K40 Gaming Edition) launched today in China. The phone does come with lots of cool features, and one that a lot of people must have missed is a custom keyboard app made in collaboration with Razer.

Razer is a household name when it comes to gaming devices and peripherals. The manufacturer even made a few gaming phones of its own before giving up and exiting the market.

The keyboard app as shown in the image has a theme that mimcs Razer’s famous mechanical keyboards and their signature Chroma RGB lighting. From the image, it appears users will be able to switch between themes too as there is a white/light theme visible too.

With the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition, Redmi has partnered with not only Razer but also JBL.

The new gaming phone has a 6.67-inch OLED 120Hz display, a Dimensity 1200 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has 64MP triple rear cameras, a 16MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and JBL-certified stereo speakers.

There is a 5065mAh battery under the glass back with support for 67W fast charging. It also has Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, dual SIM support, NFC, liquid cooling, and runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box.

It has been reported that the phone will get a global release under the POCO brand.

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