The Redmi Note series is Xiaomi’s most popular smartphone lineup worldwide. The company is known for introducing the masses to some of the high-end features with this product lineup. For instance, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was the first budget smartphone to feature a 48MP camera. This handset along with Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Go have now reached their end of life.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has ended software support for three of its popular phones from 2019. These handsets are Redmi Note 7 (aka Redmi Note 7S), Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Go. They are officially over 3 years old now.

The Redmi Note 7 lineup was introduced with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Throughout their lifetime, the phones have received two MIUI updates (MIUI 11 and MIUI 12) and a single Android update (Android 10). They currently run MIUI 12.5.

On the other hand, the Redmi Go debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition. Three years after its launch, the entry-level smartphone still runs on the same software. It only received security patches throughout its lifetime.

Having said that, though Xiaomi did not provide Android 11 for the Redmi Note 7 series, users can experience not only Android 11 but also Android 12 via custom ROMs. The two phones are still popular in the third-party development community. The Redmi Go also has a number of custom ROMs based on Android 10 and Android 11.

Anyway, third-party software is not recommended for everyone. If you are one of those niche audiences, you should definitely try it to breathe a new life into your aging out of support handsets.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event in August. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since then. Now, three months later, the firm reveals that the latest version of MIUI will not be available for select Redmi smartphones.

According to the Mi Fans Home Telegram channel, Xiaomi has canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the following handsets.

• Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Redmi Note 7S
• Redmi Note 7
• Redmi Y3
• Redmi 7
• Redmi 7A

The same announcement post also says that the fresh version of MIUI will not be seeded out to Mi A3. It’s not surprising as this phone runs stock Android since it is part of the Android One program.

This is not the first time Xiaomi has canceled an update for its devices. Just last year, two handsets in the above list, namely Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 were said to not receive MIUI 12.

However, the Redmi 7 not only received MIUI 12 but also MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, the Redmi Y3 got access to neither.

Hence, there’s a chance that some of the phones in the list above might receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Nevertheless, we don’t have any hope.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi canceling software updates for the above-mentioned best-selling smartphones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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The Redmi Note 7 received the MIUI 12.5 update in China in July. Two months later, the international variants of this smartphone have now started getting access to the version of MIUI that was first announced alongside the Mi 11 at the end of 2020.

The international variants of Redmi Note 7 are known as Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S respectively. The latter was exclusive to India. In fact, the Redmi Note 7S was the original Redmi Note 7 that was sold in the rest of the world. Whereas, the Redmi Note 7 sold in India was a tweaked version of the original model with a 12MP primary camera instead of a 48MP sensor.

Since these phones only differ in terms of camera, they run a common MIUI build. Hence, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together.

The latest update is currently live for all the international variants of these handsets with the following build numbers.

• Global – V12.5.1.0.QFGMIXM
• EEA – V12.5.1.0.QFGEUXM
• Russia – V12.5.1.0.QFGRUXM
• India – V12.5.1.0.QFGINXM

The Indian models are the latest to get the update. As a result, the new software build may not be available for every users in the country right now.

On the other hand, the remaining three regional variants got access to MIUI 12.5 weeks ago. Therefore, the OTA update should be available for all the units of these variants.

If you are a Redmi Note 7 or a Redmi Note 7S user who received the MIUI 12.5 update, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

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The Redmi Note series has always been the popular smartphone lineup from Xiaomi. The Redmi Note 7 was the first model in the series to come with a glass back design and a 48MP primary camera. This device released in early 2019 has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

MIUI 12.5 is a minor update for Xiaomi group smartphones already running MIUI 12. The company has been rolling it out to eligible handsets for the past few months.

The latest smartphone to get it is Redmi Note 7. The new system update for this phone is currently live in China with build number V12.5.3.0.QFGCNXM.

The software build is labeled as ‘Stable Beta’ at the moment. This means it is being rolled out in batches. As a result, it is only available for a select few users for now. But the update should reach all users in China as well as other regions in the coming days. Th

As mentioned earlier, Redmi Note 7 codenamed ‘lavender’ was released in early 2019 with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The phone was updated to MIUI 11, MIUI 12, and Android 10 throughout its lifetime. Unfortunately, it’s not eligible for Android 11, however, it could receive MIUI 13.

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Although Xiaomi sells expensive smartphones, the company’s cheaper handsets are popular worldwide. In fact, in India. Xiaomi is known as Redmi among commoners, thanks to value for money phones like Redmi A series, Redmi number series, and Redmi Note series. The latter series has now achieved a huge milestone, as per Xiaomi.

Yesterday, ahead of the Mi 11 global launch event, Xiaomi India announced a brag-worthy achievement on its various social media handles.

The Chinese smartphone maker revealed that it has shipped over 200 million units of Redmi Note series phones globally to date. This data is sourced from the firm’s own ‘Xiaomi Data Center’.

It is not surprising to learn that the global shipments of the Redmi Note series have exceeded 200 million units since its inception. This series has been the heart of Xiaomi’s product lineup ever since it was introduced.

Redmi Notes have been unbeatable in their price segment for a very long time. However, that began to change when realme entered the scene. But being an established product lineup, they are still as popular as they were before.

That said, Xiaomi is known for announcing its milestones ahead of releasing new devices. Hence, we think the Redmi Note 10 series is just around the corner. The upcoming series is reported to include two models, namely Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As of now, we are only aware of the storage configurations and color variants of these handsets.

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The Redmi Note lineup has always been Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone models after the Redmi A series. Despite that, these devices are usually late to get new system updates. For instance, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S have begun to receive MIUI 12 update in India only now.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 series at the end of February 2019 in India. The handsets debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. All the three phones in the series were later updated to MIUI 11 later that year.

However, the company started seeding out Android 10 update to these devices only in late June, followed by a wider rollout in August. In the same month, the Redmi Note 7 Pro started receiving MIUI 12 update in China, which was further extended to more regions in September.

Then, in late October, the MIUI 12 update was made available for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. A month later in November, these two handsets have now begun to get the same update in India.

Since these two smartphones are basically the same phone with different primary cameras (12MP vs 48MP), they run the same software build. Hence, the MIUI 12 update is common for them with build number V12.0.1.0.QFGINXM. 

Currently, the update is in Stable Beta form, which means it is only available for limited users. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the update will be rolled out to more users in the coming days.

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Redmi is expected to announce the Redmi Note 9 5G series before the end of this month. Like the predecessor Note series phones, the Note 9 5G lineup is also expected to receive a good response from the audience. There are speculations that the launch date of the Redmi Note 9 5G series will be confirmed tomorrow. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm that it has sold 140 million units of the Redmi Note series across the world. According to Omdia research organization, the Redmi Note 8 series became the second bestselling smartphone in the world in the first half of 2020.

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note series was introduced in 2014. In 2019, apart from announcing the Redmi Note 7 series, it also revealed that Redmi has become an independent brand. The sales of the Note 7 series exceeded 10 million units in 4 months and its global sales have so far exceeded 40 million units. It is undoubtedly one of the most successful product lines of the Redmi brand.

Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing said that the reason why Redmi Note has become the common choice of 140 million users worldwide is that it offers some of the flagship features in the 1000 Yuan price segment, information transparency which gives users the right information about the product and removing all unreasonable premium, and it adheres to consistent product quality.

Editor’s Pick: Redmi Note 9 Pro gets Android 11 update in India

In Q4 2019, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 8 series in various markets. In March this year, the company unveiled the Redmi Note 9 series in some markets like India. However, since Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro, and Note 9 Pro Max did not support 5G connectivity, these products were not released in China.

Weibing confirmed that Redmi will soon launch the Note 9 series in China. The specifications of the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G Pro are already known since they have emerged in TENAA’s database. Reports have revealed that the Note 9 Pro 5G will be the world’s first phone to feature the 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens.

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When Xiaomi had announced the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G phone in April. At the same event, the company also took off covers from the MIUI 12 Android skin. In May, the company confirmed its arrival in global markets. Through a press release, the company has now confirmed the names of the first phones that will be treated with the MIUI 12 update this month.

The Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the Redmi phones that are included in the first wave that will be treated with MIUI 12 this month. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the only Mi series phone that will receive the update this month. The Chinese firm has revealed that the MIUI 12 for Mi 10 will come with an exclusive Magic Clone feature. It will let users to make virtual doppelgangers images or videos by capturing the same subject up to four times at different intervals.

The Redmi Note 9 users in India have already started receiving the MIUI 12. As far as other phones in the first wave are concerned, the company will update on the MIUI 12’s arrival through its social platforms.

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The MIUI 12 comes with many improvements such as new animations, icons, and font across the UI.  There is native support for the Dark Mode feature, which means even third-party apps will support it. The App Drawer that is included in the new update can automatically categories apps.

The MIUI 12 is packed with live wallpapers of the outer space. It comes with floating windows feature minimizing and maximizing apps. The updated Weather app shows UI effects by mimicking the current climatic conditions. The improved ultra-battery saving mode will let the phone last for an extra 5 hours even when the battery juice is 5 percent.

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After over a year from their launch, Xiaomi has finally rolled out Android 10 update for Redmi Note 7/7S and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. Unfortunately, the update comes with MIUI 11 and not the latest MIUI 12. The OTA update is being rolled out in batches and will be hitting every unit in the coming days.

These devices have already received Android 10 in Chia back in June. They were thought to get this update in India in July but that did not happen. Anyway, it is finally being seeded out now.

The Android 10 update for these phones is being rolled out to limited users. Xiaomi calls this type of builds as Stable Beta. If the users who already received it don’t face any issues, the company will gradually seed it out to more users.

The build for Redmi Note 7/7S comes with August 2020 security patch, whereas the one for Redmi Note 7 Pro features July 2020 security patch level. That said, here are the build numbers of Android 10 for these devices.

• Redmi Note 7/7S – V11.0.3.0.QFGINXM
• Redmi Note 7 Po – V11.0.2.0.QFHINXM

Unfortunately, Android 10 will be the last platform update for these handsets but they will be getting MIUI 12 and maybe MIUI 13 as well.

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Less than a month after we reported that Xiaomi has started pushing the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update to the Redmi Note 7 users in China, the company has announced same for users in India. The company announced via a thread on the Mi Community forum that the MIUI 11 beta stable update based on Android 10 has been pushed to selected users in India. 

The update which was delivered via OTA ushers in the MIUI 11 IN Beta Stable V11.0.2.0 QFGINXM version. Since it is a stable build, releasing it as a beta means the company is testing the build if there are still bugs. The push is likely to users who were selected for the Redmi Note 7 beta program and they will be required to share their feedback. If there are no issues with the build, a full rollout is expected in India within a week or even less. However, the rollout will be halted should bug or any other complaint emerges from users who received the update.

The changelog has not been released and a link to download the update isn’t available. Those who got the update are not allowed to share a download link or even the changelog. However, the post did indicate that the build ushers in Android 10 and it should bring all the Android 10 features that are already in the open such as system-wide dark mode and improved always-on display functionality. It also brings along new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system among others. We also expect the update to deliver the latest Android security patch.

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In the first week of June, Xiaomi rolled out Android 10 update for Redmi 7A in China. A few days later, Redmi Note 7 Pro was treated with a similar update and yesterday, Redmi 7 started getting it as well. And now, Redmi Note 7, the brand’s first 48MP camera smartphone is also being blessed with Android 10 stable update in China.

Xiaomi is known for supporting most of its devices for three MIUI versions. But the same cannot be said for the underlying Android as it gets updated merely one time or two in case of flagships and some mid-rangers.

Since the beginning, the Chinese smartphone maker has a habit of updating the Android version of its smartphones slower than other OEMs. It got worse this year as most of its budget devices launched in early 2019 are still running Android Pie.

Thankfully, those devices begin to get the update from this month. That being said, the Android 10 update for  Redmi Note 7 in China comes with build number V11.0.2.0.QFGCNXM. The global versions may have a different build when the brand starts seeding out there.

It is worth noting that the whole Redmi 7/Redmi Note 7 series has now received Android 10 update in China. But the company is yet to deliver it in other regions. These handsets will be now receiving MIUI 12 stable update in the coming weeks.

Having said that, we hope that the brand soon starts rolling out the Android 10 update to Redmi 8 series and Redmi Note 8 next. For the unaware, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has already received the update in all the regions.

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Xiaomi officially announced the MIUI 12 custom ROM on April 27 during the Mi 10 Youth launch event. The Chinese firm later announced the custom ROM for the global market on May 19 with a schedule of models that would get the update. Earlier, the company had commenced recruitment of MIUI 12 Global beta testers for the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. The Mi 9, Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro also joined the party of beta testers.

Xiaomi has now announced on the Mi Community, yet another Global Pilot testing program for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. Interested owners of the K20 models have until June 17, 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. You can find out how to join from the source link below.

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.

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Gone are the days when modding was a popular ritual among Android smartphone enthusiasts. Although the community still persists, it is limited due to the rearchitecting of Android over the years. With that being said, booting a different OS altogether on an Android smartphone has always been a difficult task. Luckily, a developer going by the name erfanoadbi on XDA developers have successfully ported Ubuntu Touch for the Redmi Note 7.

#UbuntuTouch for #RedmiNote7.

Will come… when it's ready.@tuxphones @UBports pic.twitter.com/aWrlTygruF

— Danct12 (@RealDanct12) March 17, 2020

Xiaomi smartphones have always been popular in the modding community since the beginning, especially those powered by Qualcomm chipsets. And thus, Redmi Note 7 is no exception and it supports plenty of custom ROMs officially. As of now, all the custom firmware available for this device is based on Android just like any other handset. But now, after a year from its release, the phone can finally boot Ubuntu Touch, thanks to recognized developer erfanoabdi.

The developer managed to port Ubuntu Touch for Redmi Note 7 by using an existing port of Fxtec Pro 1 based on Project Halium by the developer NotKit. He also used preliminary device trees of Redmi 4X Ubuntu Touch build by another developer named Danct12 for this purpose. Also, in case anyone is interested to test it, he has already uploaded pre-built images for the public to try out. However, this project is merely a proof of concept at the moment as only WiFi as well as touch and Hardware Composer (display with acceleration) work for now.

Ubuntu Touch on Redmi Note 7

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Having said that, since the installation process is not straightforward for an average joe, it is better to wait for a future stable build as well as an easy installation method (hopefully).

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Earlier this year, Xiaomi had announced its schedule for the planned update of various smartphones which will be the first wave of devices to receive Android 10 OS alongside MIUI 11. Redmi Note 7 was one of those handsets which were to receive the major update first and currently has the company already working on a build for it.

According to sources from the MIUI forums, the Android 10 based MIUI 11, which is a custom skin from the company, has entered closed beta in China. The early build stays in this phase for two to three weeks for various bug fixing and performance tweaking before being launched in open beta. From here, it can take anywhere up to eight weeks before the official stable build can be ready for a global launch.

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With the Redmi Note 7 entering closed beta now, Xiaomi seems to be ahead in the schedule. Previously, the Chinese tech giant had stated that it would start working on Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in the first quarter of 2020. Although the new year is just around the corner, the early testing is still a great sign for the Redmi smartphone users.

Notably, Redmi Note 7 series is a year-old smartphone lineup and might just receive Android 10 and MIUI 11 ahead of its successors, the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro. Xiaomi has yet to announce any official major update for the latter series so far.

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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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In the last years, there are sub-brands which are selling even more than their mother companies. Just look at Honor which carried Huawei’s sales for years and Redmi which is continuously launching best-sellers every year. Recently, a new best-selling sub-brand is born: it is called Realme and it is an Oppo’s brand. Realme 5 debuted a few days ago with an incredibly high value for money and it seems definitely the best rival for some of the latest Redmi and Honor phones. Here, we compared it with the best-selling Redmi Note 7 and with the new Honor 9X which represent two of the most balanced smartphones under every point of view, among value for money phones. They all represent amazing choices under €200 for most people, and here you will learn which one has more potentialities.

Realme 5 vs Honor 9X vs Redmi Note 7

Design

The pop-up camera and the notch-less display make the Honor 9X a much more futuristic and attractive smartphone. And if you add the suggestive light effects varying on light reflection, you get an even more amazing design. It even has a side-mounted fingerprint reader so that the rear cover looks cleaner. But there is one thing in which the Honor 9X is inferior when it comes to aesthetics: the build quality. Honor 9X sports a traditional polycarbonate design, unlike the Redmi Note 7 which comes with a glass back. But in this case, the screen-to-body ratio is higher and there is even a waterdrop notch. What do you prefer: a more futuristic design or better materials?

Display

Despite it has a wide 6.5-inch screen, Realme 5 loses this comparison due to a lower display resolution. It has just an HD panel, while its rivals are both Full HD+. If I had to choose between Redmi Note 7 and Honor 9X, I would go for the latter simply because it has a bigger display and it is notch-less. But the quality is very similar, so there is not a real better device here. Both are IPS panels and they come with the same 1080p resolution.

Specs & Software

For the first time, a Kirin chipset by Huawei dominates over Snapdragon 6xx chipsets by Qualcomm. The Kirin 810 found on the Honor 9X is built at 7 nm just like flagship chipsets and it provides blazing speeds and very low energy consumption. Further, the Honor 9X also provides the highest-end memory configuration with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. At the second place, you can find the Realme 5 as it is powered by a slightly better chipset than the Redmi Note 7, but note that it does not exist in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM, unlike the Redmi Note 7. In each case, you get a customized Android fork: Color OS, MIUI, and EMUI.

Camera

None of these handsets is a camera phone, but they have more than sufficient camera performances. When it comes to rear sensors, Redmi Note 7 wins the comparison for a low margin, if we only talk about overall photo quality in normal conditions. But Realme 5 has two additional sensors (quad camera) including an ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera, so it is way more versatile. And we think it is more important for a mid-ranger.

Battery

The huge 5000 mAh battery and the efficient 6.5-inch display make the Realme 5 the battery king in this trio. It is able to last two days on a single charge even with the most stressed usage pattern.

Price

€180/$200 for Redmi Note 7 and Honor 9X, €125/$138 (in India) for Realme 5. Overall, I would choose the Honor 9X for its wider display, better look, and nice hardware. But Realme 5 is the best for people seeking for the most versatile camera and the longest battery life.

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Realme 5 vs Honor 9X vs Redmi Note 7: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

• Worldwide availability
• Affordable price
• Good battery life
• Good choice of variants

CONS

• Worse hardware department

Realme 5

PROs

• Wide display
• Huge battery
• Very affordable
• Pretty nice performance

CONS

• HD display

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Higher performance
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Best design

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Xiaomi has got companies like OPPO and Vivo to contend with for the title of the king of mid-rangers. The company has found profound success in that segment and in fact, price and a spectacular design helped the company’s Redmi series become renowned in that price segment. Redmi is now an independent brand but the popularity of its product offering continue to resonate.

The company has disclosed on its Weibo page that the sales of the Redmi Note 7 series have hit 20 million units. Coming barely seven months after the Redmi Note 7 went on sale, this feat is monumental. The figure encompasses all units sold all over the world and not just in China. As of May, the company had already sold over 10 million units, according to official data. Also, the Redmi Note 7 sales in India stands at over 5 million units as at the beginning of August.

The poster thanks all the 20 million users of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone and also hinted that it is now time to move to the Redmi Note 8. Apparently, the Chinese tech giant has an announcement to make tomorrow about the Redmi Note 8 as the post ends with the words “see you tomorrow”. No, the company isn’t likely planning to announce the Note 8 tomorrow. Rather, Redmi may announce the launch date of the Redmi Note 8. Lei Jun has already hinted at an August 29 launch date. An official announcement may be made in that regard tomorrow. We’ll be on the lookout for any new development.

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Banggood has lived up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck since its launch in 2006. Touted as one of China’s best International E-commerce providers, Banggood is approaching its 13th-anniversary – a red-letter day indeed.

To show its appreciation, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale called Bangood 13th Anniversary – Family Fun Month. This recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of amazing products that have gone up for sale carrying lowered price tags.

Aside from heavily-discounted products, Banggood has come up with a slew of unmissable deals, Snap Ups, and gifts. Starting from August 19th, Banggood users who spend over $39 on the activity page will qualify to participate in a game and stand a chance of winning a gift.

On September 19th, Banggood will draw a hundred lucky users who will receive gifts worth $10000. It is worth mentioning here that the game will come to an end at 23:59 (UTC+8) on September 2nd. Also, note that Banggood reserves the right of final interpretation.

Products added to the activity page have carefully been split into specific categories. The first section called Flash Deals Everyday offers limited-time discounts on amazing products.

For the sake of an instance, the SKMEI 1358 3ATM Waterproof Smart Watch which normally carries a $35.69 price tag is now up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $16.69 as part of Banggood’s latest Flash Deals. This is a noteworthy 53 percent drop in the product’s original asking price.

You can get your hands on eight best trending products at unbeatable prices under the next category called Top Pick. Aside from carrying great discounts, select products have been assigned coupon codes that you can use for an extra discount at checkout.

For example, the 4GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 variant would normally set you back $339.99, but you can now buy it for just $327.19 from the activity page. Moreover, you can even extend this discount with the help of coupon code BG8RN74 and bring the already lowered retail price of the phone down to just $317.19.

The following section dubbed RC-Adult Smart Entertainment is crammed with all sorts of RC drones and accessories that you can buy for lowered prices. Likewise, tech buffs can check out the Tech-Play Games In the Living Room section for smartphones and mobile phone accessories that are available for lowered prices.

Electronics lovers haven’t been ignored either. The next category called Electronics & Auto all sorts of items that come in handy in day to day life. From a car MP5 player to an Android TV box — you can avail discounts on a wide range of electronic items under the aforesaid section.

The rest of the categories called Tools, Outdoor, Home, and Fashion are brimming with equally useful products that usually carry steep price tags, but are currently available for reduced prices. The concluding category on the activity page is called Low Price Snap Up and today it features 20 pieces of the RF Bridge 433 Wi-Fi Remote RF Controller, and 10 pieces of the Bakeey G20 Smart Watch.

More importantly, you have a chance to buy both the above-mentioned items at significantly lowered prices as part of this low price snap up. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the amazing discounts before the promo wraps up!

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Weeks after announcing a new white variant for the Redmi Note 7 series in China, Xiaomi has now made it available for India. The new color variant is called Astro White and will be available for the Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The new Astro White variant will be available for pre-order tomorrow midnight on Mi.com and on Flipkart. The price should be the same as that of other variants and it should be available for all configurations.

With the new Astro White variant, both phones are now available in four colors. The other three are Neptune Blue, Space Black and Nebula Red for the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Ruby Red, Onyx Black, and Sapphire Blue for the Redmi Note 7S.

The Astro White variant is heading to Europe to according to this tweet from Sudhanshu Ambhore. It most likely will go by the same name for the Redmi Note 7.

Redmi Note 7 (SD660) press renders in White for Europe. Will launch soon in Europe.#Xiaomi #RedmiNote7 pic.twitter.com/IeQPtnCfi5

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) August 5, 2019

Redmi‘s General Manager, Lu Weibing, has already confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 is in development but it likely won’t be available for a few more months. A new color variant is usually a way for manufacturers to renew interest and get people talking about a device and so far, it has always worked.

(Source)

UP NEXT: Redmi one-ups Realme, to “launch” its 64MP phone on August 7

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In China, Xiaomi‘s Redmi Note 7 series sales have exceeded 15 million units since it went on sale for the first time. But in India, Xiaomi is celebrating selling an impressive 5 million units of the Note 7 series.

The Redmi Note 7 series consists of the Redmi Note 7, the Note 7 Pro, and the Note 7S. Bearing in mind that the models were launched in India in February, that means the feat was achieved in 6 months. The models were the first product Xiaomi is releasing under the independent Redmi brand since it was split from the Mi brand.

Guess what do we have in store for you?
The #RedmiNote7Pro is on open sale starting today! Now get it anytime you want. Available on https://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo, @Flipkart, Mi Home, Mi Studio, & Mi Preferred Partner stores.

How's that for #ThursdayMotivation? #48MPCameraBeast pic.twitter.com/pgTgt2F26G

— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) August 1, 2019

Xiaomi has been selling the models through flash sales for most of this period. So, the sales margin might have been higher. The company equally announced that the Redmi Note 7 Pro is now on open sale in India. This is good news as interested buyers won’t have to wait for the weekly flash sales. The device is available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Studio, and Mi Preferred Partner stores in the country. The Note 7 comes with a price tag of Rs 13,999 ($200) for the base variant.

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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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Earlier this week, Redmi had released an image of a new color edition for the Redmi Note 7. At that time, it did not confirm on the name of the color variant, but it confirmed that it will be available for purchase from today. The new model that is dubbed as “Mirror Flower Water Moon” is now listed on the official online store for buying. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is also available in the new color.

The “Mirror Flower Water Moon” name may sound weird, but it describes the reflecting design of the new color variant. In Chinese, “Mirror Flower, Water Moon” is a proverb that refers to something that cannot be touched but can be seen. For instance, reflection of a flower on mirror or reflection of the moon on water’s surface. The below shown video of the new color variants showcases its beauty.

The Redmi Note 7 Mirror Flower Water Moon version comes in single version featuring 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It carries a price tag of 1,199 Yuan (~$174) after 200 Yuan discount. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 7 Pro costs 1,399 Yuan (~$203) after a price cut of 200 Yuan. These models will be available at discounted price tags until tomorrow.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition made with Pure Gold and Diamond launched in India

Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Redmi Note 7 Pro also features the same display. Both front and rear sides of the phone is flanked with glass panels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present at the helm of the Note 7. The Snapdragon 675 powers the Note 7 Pro handset. MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The hybrid SIM slot can be used for adding a microSD card on both smartphones.

The rear side of the Redmi Note 7 has a dual camera setup that includes the Samsung GM1 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is available on the Note 7 Pro. The selfie notch on the Redmi Note 7 series feature a 13-megapixel camera. A 4,000mAh battery with 18W Quick Charge 4 support powers the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro smartphones.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Redmi K20 and K20 Pro launched in India; Specifications, features and price

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The best-selling Android One line-up ever has finally a new-entry: the Xiaomi Mi A3. The new affordable device belonging to the only Xiaomi’s line-up with Android One is nothing more than a global variant of the recently-announced Xiaomi Mi CC9e for the Chinese market. The new handset belongs to the mid-range segment which includes the best-selling phones in the whole market, so it will have a lot of competitors. Among these ones, there is also another Xiaomi device: the Redmi Note 7. Will they cannibalize each other depending on the market? And what will happen with Realme X which is one of their best competitors from other smartphones manufacturers? Given that we define these three devices as three of the most valid choices in the affordable segment, we decided to compare them with each other in order to let you know which one you should go for.

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme X

Design

There is no challenge here, Xiaomi Mi A3is my favorite one because it has the most premium materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame, with an in-display fingerprint scanner making the rear side clean and stunning, as well as a high screen-to-body ratio and amazing light effects which change depending on light reflection. With its flagship-like pop-up camera, Realme X takes the second place, it is definitely not the winner because of its plastic design. Redmi Note 7 has a pretty nice glass back, but not as stunning as the Xiaomi Mi A3, and it comes with a plastic frame instead of aluminum.

Display

Xiaomi Mi A3 has a pretty nice display with its OLED technology showing brilliant colors, and it is even a very compact panel with its 6-inch size. Redmi Note 7 comes with a higher resolution that is a higher level of detail, but it has the less impressive IPS technology for more washed-out colors. Realme X is definitely the perfect one: not only it has the AMOLED technology, but also a higher Full HD+ resolution and a big, 6.53-inch display size. So it simply comes with the most complete display.

Specs & Software

Realme X has no rivals even when it comes to hardware and performance. Its Snapdragon 710 chipset, is ore powerful than both the Snapdragon 665 and 660 found on the Redmi Note 7 and the Mi A3. Further, the most powerful variant of the Realme X has a better memory configuration, with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. There is no expandable storage, but it is a detail you can ignore with such a powerful hardware department. When it comes to the software, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi A3 because it comes with Android One, so a stock Android experience, faster updates and longer software support by Google.

Camera

The Xiaomi Mi CC series is focused on camera quality, and so is the Xiaomi Mi A3. On the paper, the new Xiaomi mid-ranger has undoubtedly the best camera department with a triple setup on the back including a 48 MP main sensor, as well as an awesome 32 MP selfie snapper.

Battery

Last but not least, the batteries. Despite there is not a big difference in the battery capacities of these handsets, I firmly believe that Xiaomi Mi A3 will last a lot more on a single charge. This will happen most likely because it has a more efficient and compact display.

Price

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

• Widest availability
• Affordable price
• 1080p 120 fps video recording
• Good battery life

CONS

• IPS display and no UD fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Better design and build quality
• Amazing cameras
• Longer battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Realme X

PROs

• Higher performance
• Better display
• Faster charging
• Pop-up camera

CONS

• Plastic body

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Yesterday, we reported that the Redmi Note 7 series will be getting a new color variant and the teaser image hinted at it being white. Today, the official Redmi Weibo account shared a poster of the new color variant but is keeping a tight-lip on details.

The new color variant still has no official name yet as the caption for the image asks fans to guess the name of the new color. One correct answer will be chosen and the winner will get a Redmi Suitcase.

The new color variant is a shade of white and it actually looks pretty nice, though live photos may appear a bit different. The Redmi Note 7 is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and is pretty strong, so if you wish, you may decide not to use a case or pick up a clear TPU case that doesn’t cover up the paint job.

There are no details yet regarding when the new color variant will be available for purchase, but we expect more info will surface soon.

(Source)

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The Redmi Note 7 series comes in three color variants – Nebula Red, Neptune Blue, and Space Black. The official Weibo account has released a poster teasing a new color variant is coming soon.

Based on the image, the new color for the Redmi Note 7 series will be white, although it most likely won’t be plain white. We also expect it to have a fancy name like Pearl White, Marble White, or Polar White.

The TENAA listing for the Redmi Note 7 Pro does mention white among the colors the phone will be available in. However, the Weibo post says Redmi Note 7 series, so we expect both the Pro and non-Pro model will get this new color variant.

The Redmi Note 7 series launched in the first quarter of the year, so this new color variant is a way to refresh the series before a successor comes. Both phones have a similar design and pack the same 6.3-inch LCD FHD+ display and 4000mAh battery capacity. Both phones also support 18W fast charging, have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, and an audio jack.

However, the Redmi Note 7 has a Snapdragon 660 processor while the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a Snapdragon 675 chipset. The Redmi Note 7 also has Samsung’s GM1 48MP camera sensor while the Pro has Sony’s IMX586 48MP camera sensor.

Xiaomi has sold 15 million units of the Redmi Note 7 series since launch and we expect that number will rise with the announcement of a new color variant. The new color should launch soon and may also be available in other countries in the future.

(Source)

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Until last year, Redmi existed as a sub-brand of Xiaomi. From the beginning of this year, Redmi started out as an independent brand. The first Redmi phone to launch this year was Redmi Note 7. On Jan. 10, Redmi had launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in China with a starting price of 999 Yuan (~$145) and the Note 7 Pro was announced in February with a starting cost of 1,599 Yuan (~$232). These handsets have received good reception in various markets including India. Today, the Chinese firm confirmed that the global sales of the Note 7 series have surpassed 15 million units.

In May, the company had claimed that the Note 7 series broke 10 million sales in 129 days. Today, it has revealed that the company was able to achieve sales of 15 million units in just six months. Until 2 days, the company has also announced new price cuts for the Redmi Note 7 series.

The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 7 was introduced with a price tag of 1,399 Yuan (~$203). The smartphone is now available in China with a price tag of 1,199 Yuan (~$174). The Redmi Note 7 Pro that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage is priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232). The smartphone can be now purchased with a pricing of 1,399 Yuan (~$203).

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Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 64 GB of storage and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset includes a 4,000mAh battery. The Note 7 came with 48-megapixel (Samsung GM1) + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and it has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro features the same 6.3-inch full HD+ display that’s available on the Note 7. The Snapdragon 675 SoC powers the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB and it also features a microSD slot. There is a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system on the backside of the phone. The frontside of the phone has 13-megapixel selfie camera. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on both Note 7 and Note 7 Pro smartphones.

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The new Mi CC series by Xiaomi which just replaced the Mi Max and the Mi Note line-up is ready to conquer the hearts of young people and money savers. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is the entry-level device of the new line-up but it has some high-end features that you would not expect on such an affordable phone. Are they enough to prefer the Xiaomi’s new-entry to the best-selling Redmi Note 7 and its new rivals Realme X by Oppo’s sub-brand? Look at this comparison like a value for money battle and discover which device is the most balanced and performing with a price tag under $200 by going ahead reading this article.

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme X

Design

At a first glance, Realme X may look like the device with the most stunning design due to its pop-up camera and its very narrow bezels. But if you hold all of these smarpthones in your hands, you will notice that Xiaomi Mi CC9e gives the most premium feel. While Realme X has a plastic body, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is composed of a glass back with suggestive light effects changing depending on the reflection, and a metal texture on the frame. The Mi CC9e is also a more compact device thanks to its smaller display.

Display

Realme X largely wins the display comparison because it simply comes with a better panel. It is an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. Redmi Note 7 is Full HD+ as well, but it has a less impressive LCD panel and no under-display fingerprint reader. Xiaomi Mi CC9e comes with an AMOLED panel, but the resolution is just 720p so it has a lower definition. That is why there is no challenge and Realme X wins the comparison. Its display is even protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Specs & Software

Each device of this trio is equipped with a different processor, but all the chipset are by Qualcomm and belong to the midrange segment. However, the Snapdragon 710 found on the Realme X is better than Snapdragon 660 and 665 you can find on both the Redmi Note 7 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e. Realme X even comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, while its rivals stop at 6 GB. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi CC9e.

Camera

The best camera department belongs to the Xiaomi Mi CC9e: it is the only with a triple camera including an ultrawide sensor, as well as an amazing 32 MP selfie camera with a very advanced AI portrait mode. Realme X comes right after, while Redmi Note 7 comes in two variants with different cameras: the Chinese one is more disappointing as it has a 12 MP f/2.2 main sensor, while the global version is better and delivers a similar photo quality to the Realme X thanks to a 48 MP main sensor.

Battery

Realme X has the smallest battery and the shortest battery life, but it charges faster thanks to a faster charging technology and the smaller battery capacity (and its battery life is still great, one day with most of the usages). Xiaomi Mi CC9e and Redmi Note 7 have an almost identical battery capacity (4030 mAh vs 4000 mAh) but the Mi CC9e wins because it has to manage a more efficient display which comes with a lower resolution and the AMOLED technology. And even its Snapdragon 665 chipset is more efficient with its 11 nm production process.

Price

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme X: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

• Worldwide availability
• Affordable price
• 1080p 120 fps video recording
• Good battery life

CONS

• IPS display and no UD fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi Mi CC9e

PROs

• Better design and build quality
• Amazing cameras
• Longer battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Realme X

PROs

• Higher performance
• Better display
• Faster charging
• Pop-up camera

CONS

• Plastic body

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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.

(source|via)

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Following their success of selling 10 million Redmi Note 7 units, Xiaomi‘s decided to do something nice for their fans. Xiaomi are giving their Chinese Mi-fans free headphones with every purchase of a Redmi Note 7. These aren’t just any run-of-the-mill earbuds either, they’re Xiaomi’s own Mi in-ear Headphones Pro. They don’t come all that cheap.

For those not in the know, Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun announced the milestone earlier yesterday. He shared the news alongside photos of the Xiaomi and Redmi team sharing celebratory cake. Jun said the milestone is a victory and a testament of “holding Xiaomi values, such as high quality and value for your money”.

While the 10 million Redmi Note 7 units include variants like the Redmi Note 7S, it’s still an impressive feat. What’s going to be interesting is seeing this affects Xiaomi in the future. The Redmi Note 8 will have to be something monumentally different if they want people to jump from the Note 7. It’s almost an impossible task considering how good the Redmi Note 7 line is.

Lei Jun also took some time to remind everyone about the upcoming Redmi K20 launch tomorrow. With the Redmi Note 7 series doing so well around the world, we’re eager to see how the Redmi K20 will turn out. Will it garner the same positive reaction, and how will the higher price work out? We’ll have to wait until tomorrow’s launch event to find out.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi breaks records with Redmi Note 7 sales

(Source)

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The Redmi K20 may be coming tomorrow, but Xiaomi still has other things to celebrate before that. The Redmi Note 7 series has successfully sold over 10 million units, and it managed to do it in a mere 129 days! This is a massive milestone for Xiaomi, though a key thing to note is that this is total sales across all Redmi Note 7 variants.

Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun shared the good news on Weibo, later followed by photos sharing a celebratory cake with all the key executives of the company and its sub-brand. Jun said the milestone is a victory and a testament of “holding Xiaomi values, such as high quality and value for your money”.

There is no info yet on the number of Redmi 7 phones sold but we won’t be surprised if it is also flying off shelves. Xiaomi’s golden ratio of price, design and performance seems to be at its peak, and it’s clearly paying off. We’re curious how Redmi plans to top themselves after this with the next Redmi Note devices.

Lei Jun also took some time to remind everyone about the upcoming Redmi K20 launch tomorrow. With the Redmi Note 7 series doing so well around the world, we’re eager to see how the Redmi K20 will turn out. Will it garner the same positive reaction, and how will the higher price work out? We’ll have to wait until tomorrow’s launch event to find out.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 7S will replace the Redmi Note 7 in India

(Source)

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Save for the rear cameras, the Redmi Note 7 (India version) and the newly announced Redmi Note 7S are identical devices.

While Redmi/Xiaomi won’t say, we strongly believe the only reason the Redmi Note 7S exists in the first place is due to supply issues with the 48MP camera. It probably couldn’t get enough when it wanted to launch the Redmi Note 7, so it opted for a 12MP + 2MP dual camera setup instead. Now that there is sufficient supply, it decided to relaunch the phone as the Redmi Note 7S with a slightly higher price tag.

So what happens to the Redmi Note 7? According to Yash Garg (@yash3339), who handles product PR for Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 7S will replace the Redmi Note 7. This means the latter will eventually not be available again. To be honest, we don’t see why anyone will want to buy the Redmi Note 7 when the Note 7S with better cameras costs just INR 1000 (~$14) more.

WRT – Redmi Note 7S replacing Redmi Note 7 – this is for India only.

— Yash Garg (@yash3339) May 22, 2019

For those who bought the Redmi Note 7 shortly before the Redmi Note 7S launched in India, we understand that this must be heartbreaking.

READ MORE: Redmi K20 Pro will have 48MP Sony IMX586 camera and 960fps slow-motion recording

It would have been nice if there was a sort of program where Redmi Note 7 owners could drop their phones and pick it up later with the new Note 7S’ cameras installed for a fee, say the INR 1000 price difference. This is just wishful thinking and might never happen though.

What do you think about the decision to phase out the Redmi Note 7? Let us know in the comment box.

(Source, Via)

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It appears Honor isn’t the only Chinese brand that has ties to the X-Men: Dark Phoenix Movie. Xiaomi UK also has a special X-Men fan event on May 22.

X-traordinary, X-cellent, X-citing! To celebrate the X-Men franchise and the release of X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Xiaomi is thrilled to announce that #RedmiNote7 has partnered with the movie X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Can’t wait to see the movie in cinemas! #XMenDay #DarkPhoenix @XMenmovies pic.twitter.com/ykzue6GCKb

— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) May 13, 2019

The announcement which was first made last week on Twitter revealed the “Redmi Note 7 partnership” with the blockbuster movie. Last Friday, the account began choosing lucky winners to attend a special fan event on Wednesday, May 22, in Central London at 6 PM.

Calling all X-Men fans: it's time to #UnleashYourPower! Thanks to X-Men: Dark Phoenix, we're giving away 2 tickets to an exclusive fan event featuring special guests, fun activities and a sneak peek at the new film. Let us know your favourite X-Men for your chance to win! pic.twitter.com/l4K5YIcxS9

— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) May 17, 2019

The tweet says the event will feature special guests, fun activities, and a sneak peek at the new film. There is no mention of a special edition Redmi Note 7, so don’t get your hopes high.

READ MORE: Redmi K20 Pro will have 48MP Sony IMX586 camera and 960fps slow-motion recording

Last month, Redmi announced a partnership with Marvel for Avengers: Endgame. We didn’t hear anything afterward regarding what the partnership entailed but we did come across photos of Redmi phones with special Avengers: Endgame retail boxes on their official Weibo page. We do not think these special edition phones were sold since Redmi didn’t announce availability.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Today, Xiaomi launched a brand new version of the Redmi Note 7 in the Indian market. Its name is Redmi Note 7S, but in the Android world, it is nothing new. The new variant is nothing more than the Indian version of the vanilla Redmi Note 7 launched in the global market. Compared to the Indian version of Note 7, it comes with a slightly better specs sheet, but also with a higher price. Is the new handset worth the money asked or it is better to save some bucks and go for the standard Note 7 which became a best-seller in just a few months? Let’s find it out with an in-depth specs comparison.

Redmi Note 7S vs Redmi Note 7

Design

Redmi Note 7 and 7S do not differ in terms of design. Both have very nice aesthetics composed of an elegant glass back available in gradient colors and a less impressive plastic frame, but it is hard to distinguish it from metal frames. Both the display and the glass back are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and the phones are also splash resistant, despite they do not have an official IP certification guaranteeing for it. The screen-to-body ratio is very high thanks to the waterdrop notch and a pretty thin chin under the display, even though it is not the highest you can find in the whole midrange segment.

Display

The display of the Redmi Note 7 and 7S is an average IPS panel with a size of 6.3 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Most of the mid-rangers in the actual smartphones market come with display panels with those specifications, so it is nothing impressive but it is also a pretty satisfying screen. Given that it is not an OLED panel and actual IPS displays do not support in-display fingerprint scanner, the fingerprint reader of these phones is placed on the rear side.

Specs & Software

The hardware department is composed of a midrange-class Snapdragon 660 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz and an amount of RAM and internal storage which varies depending on the chosen configuration. Both the vanilla Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S are equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Performances are more than sufficient in every scenario, gaming included. Both come with Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by the MIUI 10 user interface.

Camera

The only important difference between Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in the specs sheet is the camera department. The vanilla Redmi Note 7 has a main camera department composed of a 12 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, while Redmi Note 7S has a 48 MP main camera with a brighter aperture and a 5 MP depth sensor. The difference is abyssal in every light condition as the amount of detail is way higher and the digital noise is much inferior. The 48 MP Quad Bayer sensor makes the difference in every kind of photo clicked from the rear cameras. The front camera remains exactly the same: an average 13 MP module with an f/2.0 aperture. Apart from this, Redmi Note 7 and 7S share the same specs sheet, but given the huge difference between cameras, Xiaomi opted for another name to identify the better variant.

• Read More: Redmi India has sold over 2 million Redmi Note 7 phones in 2 months

Battery

The battery comes with a capacity of 4000 mAh and it can reach two days of usage even with pretty intensive user experience. Further, Redmi Note 7 and Note 7S support fast charging with the Quick Charge 4 technology and a power of 18W. However, the charger included in the box is a standard 10W charger so you will have to buy a more powerful charger separately in order to take advantage of the fast charging technology.

Price

You can currently grab a unit of the Redmi Note 7 in India for about €128/$142 in the standard variant, while the Redmi Note 7S costs about €140/$156. In our opinion, you should go ahead and spend those few bucks more to get the Redmi Note 7S, but keep in mind that the only big difference is in the camera department, so if you do not care about the camera at all, you will get essentially the same device.

Redmi Note 7S vs Redmi Note 7: PRO and CONS

Redmi Note 7S

PRO

• Better cameras
• Big battery
• Global availability

CONS

• Costlier

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PRO

• More affordable
• Big battery
• More configurations

CONS

• Less impressive cameras

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 series smartphones have been quite popular in the company’s home market China as well as in India. There are two models in the series — Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, which was launched in India a few months ago, comes with a different camera configuration than the Redmi Note 7 launched in China in January this year. While the Chinese version features a 48MP + 5MP setup on the back, the Indian version comes with a 12MP + 2MP sensors.

India #RedmiNote
India #48MP

So we've decided to get you both! #RedmiNote7S – An all-new SUPER Redmi Note for all our India Mi fans is coming! #48MPForEveryone unveils on 20th May. Mark your calendars!

Know more: https://t.co/UTUtp6eLbH#Redmi pic.twitter.com/cCbeOeaDc3

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) May 16, 2019

However, now the company is all set to launch the 48MP + 5MP camera version in the Indian market. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India MD has confirmed that the Redmi Note 7S with a 48MP camera will be launched in India on 20th May.

Since the difference between the Indian version and the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 7 was only the rear camera setup, we expect other specifications of the Redmi Note 7S to be the same as the Redmi Note 7.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ “dot notch” display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 409ppi pixel density. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.2 GHz and coupled with Adreno 512 GPU.

The phone comes in two variants — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model has 32GB internal storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. We are not sure about the memory variants of the Redmi Note 7S.

Read More: Xiaomi India launches Mi Express Kiosk which is basically a vending machine for its products

On the front side, the device features a 13-megapixel sensor with AI Portrait Mode, AI Smart Beauty, HDR, and AI Scene Recognition. The phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 operating system out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

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The Redmi Note 7 is a pretty popular phone. It is available in a lot of countries including China, India, Nigeria, UK, and Ukraine. As at early April, Redmi revealed it has sold 4 million units globally, and even then, it wasn’t yet available in some of the aforementioned countries. Today, Xiaomi India claims it has sold 2 million units in just 2 months.

The figure includes sales of the Redmi Note 7 Pro too. According to Manu Kumar Jain, MD Xiaomi India, they sold 2.5 lakh (250,000 units) per week while demand was probably over 1 million units.

While the figure is impressive, it will likely be higher if Xiaomi/Redmi didn’t resort to flash sales. The company still struggles with meeting demands when it launches a new phone. We explained why that happens in this post. However, Xiaomi itself has revealed that it sometimes uses flash sales to its own advantage.

READ MORE: Redmi’s first Snapdragon 855 flagship could be called the Redmi K20 Pro

There is no info yet on the number of Redmi 7 phones sold but we won’t be surprised if it is also flying off shelves. The phone launched in India and Nigeria on April 24, so a sales milestone will probably be unveiled in a few weeks.

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Earlier this year, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Chinese market and then brought the same device to the Indian market. The smartphone has been very well received and is one of the best in its price segment.

Now, the company is expanding the phone’s availability to other regions and has launched the Redmi Note 7 in the United Kingdom. It will be available for purchase from 7th May in three color options — Space Black, Neptune Blue, and Nebula Red.

The smartphone flaunts a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ “dot notch” display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 409ppi pixel density. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.2 GHz and coupled with Adreno 512 GPU.

As for the memory configuration, it comes in three variants — 3GB RAM +32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features an AI dual camera setup on the back, similar to the Chinese variant. It consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The Indian variant comes with a 12 MP + 2 MP setup. The camera comes with support for PDAF, Super Night Mode, EIS, Portrait Mode, AI Scene Recognition, and HDR.

Read More: Xiaomi sends Redmi Note 7 in space at 33,375 meters altitude for taking photographs of earth

On the front side, the device features a 13-megapixel sensor with AI Portrait Mode, AI Smart Beauty, HDR, and AI Scene Recognition. The phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 operating system out-of-the-box. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

(Source)

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Hours after its event in India, Xiaomi also had an event in Lagos, Nigeria, where it announced three new phones – the Redmi Note 7, the Redmi 7 (and the Redmi Go). These three phones already launched in various regions this year but are now available in sub-Saharan Africa.

Redmi Note 7

The Redmi Note 7 launches as the first phone with a 48MP camera in Nigeria. It will be available in three variants and they will sell for the following prices:

3GB RAM + 32GB = NGN 58,000

4GB RAM + 64GB = NGN 66,900

4GB RAM + 128GB = NGN 75,500

The Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Drop Display covered in Gorilla Glass 5. There is Gorilla Glass 5 on the rear too. Xiaomi demonstrated how strong the display is by slamming it against a table repeatedly. The Snapdragon 660 is the chipset under the hood.

The 48MP rear camera is paired with a 5MP depth sensor. There is a 13MP camera in front for selfies and you get a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.

The Redmi Note 7 will be sold by Jumia Nigeria, beginning on April 29. It will also be available at Slot and Pointek stores. The phone comes in Nebula Red, Space Black, and Neptune Blue.

Redmi 7

The Redmi Note 7 arrived alongside its younger brother, the Redmi 7, which also launched in India earlier today. The Redmi 7 also has a Dot Drop display but its slightly smaller at 6.2 inches and which has an HD+ resolution. The display is certified as safe by TUV Rheinland and is also covered in Gorilla Glass 5.

The Redmi 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 632, the same processor in the Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power. The phone will be available in the following configurations along with their respective prices:

2GB RAM + 16GB = NGN 42,000

3GB RAM + 32GB = NGN 47,500

3GB RAM + 64GB = NGN 53,500.

The Redmi 7 has dual cameras too but a 12MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP depth sensor. There is an 8MP AI selfie camera in front. The camera app has a feature called Palm Shutter which allows you to take a picture just by waving your hand in front of the screen.

Like the Redmi Note 7, it also has an IR blaster and runs MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. It has a triple card slot (dual nano + MicroSD card) and supports Dual 4G Dual VoLTE.

Redmi Go

The Redmi Go wasn’t technically announced at the event. It wasn’t even mentioned at all. However, it is already on sale in Nigeria and can be purchased on Jumia Nigeria. It is available for N22,000 naira on the online store.

READ MORE: Redmi Snapdragon 855 / 730 Phone with notch-less display spotted with Lu Weibing

A Xiaomi executive revealed that details about after sales services will be revealed next week. He also said other products in the Mi Ecosystem will be released in the coming months.

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A couple of months ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Indian market, making it one of the best offerings in its price range. Till now, the phone was available for purchase through flash sales, which isn’t anyone’s favorite method.

Now, the company has announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 will be available for purchase in India through the open sale in India. The phones will be available for purchase through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores across the country.

As for the pricing, the phone is priced at Rs. 9,999 (approximately $141) for the 3GB RAM model while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 11,999 (approximately $169). The smartphone comes in three color options – Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue.

Coming to the features, the Redmi Note 7 flaunts a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ “dot notch” display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 409ppi pixel density. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.2 GHz and coupled with Adreno 512 GPU.

The phone comes in two variants — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model has 32GB internal storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, however, the Indian variant has a different camera configuration than the one launched in China. It consists of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with support for PDAF, Super Night Mode, EIS, Portrait Mode, AI Scene Recognition, and HDR.

Read More: Xiaomi president claims that the company is working hard for 100W Super Charge Turbo technology mass production

On the front side, the device features a 13-megapixel sensor with AI Portrait Mode, AI Smart Beauty, HDR, and AI Scene Recognition. The phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 operating system out-of-the-box. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology.

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Earlier this year, we reported Xiaomi established an African Regional Department to take on Transsion Holdings, the current king of the smartphone market in Africa. Nigeria is one of the major markets in the continent and Xiaomi has announced it has a product launch scheduled for April 24 in Lagos.

The official Facebook account shared a teaser poster for the event. The poster shows a silhouette of a phone and two major landmarks in the city of Lagos. We believe the phone in the image is the Mi 9.

The original image is a bit dark but when we brightened it up the triple rear cameras on the back of the phone became visible. Xiaomi currently has three phones with triple rear cameras – the Mi 9, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and the Mi 9 SE. Only the Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE have global variants at the moment which rules out the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, but the next proof confirms it is the Mi 9 and not the Mi 9 SE.

The official Xiaomi Nigeria Twitter account shared photos taken at the manufacturer’s 9th-anniversary celebration. The watermark for two of the pictures shows they were taken with the Mi 9. Since Xiaomi officials in Nigeria already have the phone, it only makes sense it is the one they plan to announce at the event

Happy belated 9th Birthday to Mi!
You guys are truly what keep us going! We are so flattered to have Mi fans around Nigeria celebrate this special occasion with us. Retweet if you spot yourself in these pictures #XiaomiNigeria #HappyBirthdayToMi #9thBirthday pic.twitter.com/G7Rz8DtBT9

— Xiaomi Nigeria (@XiaomiNigeria) April 11, 2019

It is exciting to see Xiaomi’s first major product launch in Nigeria isn’t an entry-level phone but its latest flagship.

But the launch on April 24 isn’t only for the Mi 9. The other two pictures from the 9th-anniversary celebration were taken with the Redmi Note 7, the first phone from Redmi, a company which was originally a line of Xiaomi smartphones. Redmi is now a standalone business which not only makes phones but even announced a washing machine last month.

READ MORE: Xiaomi is 9 Years Old: We Document Its Journey & Major Milestones!

While these are the two products we are pretty sure about, we won’t be surprised if there are more products announced at the event. We expect to see the Mi Power Bank 3 and a couple of other mobile accessories.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 series  – Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro registered over a million sales in India since its launch last month. It’s first good news for Redmi in India after becoming an independent brand with Xiaomi. The newest mid-range devices are already shining in the global arena with four million sales reported last week. In China, the Redmi Note 7 registered a million sales over in a month of its availability.

Xiaomi took to Twitter to formally announce and celebrate the new milestone. The company also unveiled future plans to hit “many more million” in coming time. Xiaomi India’s Head of Category and Online Sales, Raggu Reddy said “We are delighted to be sharing yet another wonderful milestone achieved by our popular Redmi Note series of smartphones. It is truly humbling to see the love of our Mi Fans towards the new Redmi Note 7 series that have set themselves a class apart from their segment of smartphones. This inspires us even more to further ramp up the supply for our popular Redmi Note 7 series and help all our Mi Fans access it easily.”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 hails excellent mid-level specs at affordable pricing. The Snapdragon 675 powered Redmi Note 7 is coupled with 4/6 GB RAM and 64/128GB internal storage. The smartphone runs on MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. It’s Redmi’s first device to feature 48 megapixels Sony IMX586 sensor on the rear side along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, a 13-megapixel camera is present for video calling and selfies. It comes with a 4,000 mAh battery, Quick Charge 4.0, a fingerprint reader and a 6.3 inch IPS LCD display featuring waterdrop notch.

• Related: Xiaomi explains why the Redmi Note 7 series did not have on-screen fingerprint sensor

Whereas, the Redmi Note 7 is paired with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and 3/4GB RAM. A dual rear camera set up along with 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor is present. Other features remain the same as Redmi Note 7 Pro.

(source)

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