Android custom ROMs aren’t popular as they once were but continue to be a great alternative for those tired of their bloatware-infested, slow, and dated stock software. One of the most popular names in the game is LineageOS, mainly because of its stability and extensive device support. The custom ROM hit version 18.1 (based on Android 11) last year with support for over 60 devices and has been expanding its roster ever since.

The latest additions to the officially supported LineageOS 18.1 devices list include the following, and you can download their respective latest builds by clicking on their codenames (via Android Police).

• OnePlus 9 (lemonade)
• Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)
• Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)
• Asus ZenFone Max M1 (X00P)

While the OnePlus 9 has already received OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12, the update hasn’t gone down well with everyone since it’s based on ColorOS. LineageOS 18.1 will thus serve as a great replacement.

Both Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and Mi 10 Lite 5G currently run Android 11 layered with MIUI atop. The heavily-skinned software has always been a hit or miss with users, and those looking for something lighter would love LineageOS 18.1.

The Asus ZenFone Max M1 no longer receives updates and is still stuck on Android 9 following a failed Android 10 beta program. It already has extensive custom ROM developer support and it’s great to see another gem added to its roster.

Additionally, Asus ROG Phone 2 and ZenFone 6 have been dropped from LineageOS support, meaning the duo will no longer be receiving new official builds.

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Xiaomi has launched its first 5G smartphone in Japan and it is the Mi 10 Lite 5G which was first announced in Europe back in July. The smartphone formed part of the products that were announced by the tech giant recently in Japan during an event to mark its 10th anniversary.

The 5G smartphone is scheduled to go on sale from KDDI on September 4 and is priced at 42,740 Japanese Yen (~$400). For reference, the Mi 10 Lite 5G carries a price tag of €349 in Europe which means the price in Japan is slightly lower.

As a reminder, the Mi 10 Lite 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED TrueColor display with FHD+ resolution. The display houses a waterdrop notch design which houses the selfie camera and also there is an under-screen fingerprint sensor onboard.

The Snapdragon 765G processor onboard is supported by the LiquidCool technology which prevents the device from overheating. For photography, the Mi 10 Lite 5G packs a quad-camera setup with a 48MP AI sensor in the lead. The waterdrop notch holds a 16MP selfie shooter. The main camera comes with several features found on the flagship Mi 10 series such as Pro Mode, Night mode 2.0, ShootStead and several others.

Under the hood, there is a 4,160mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

In addition, the company also launched the Mi Smart Band 5 a successor to the Mi Band 4. The fitness band carries a 4,490 yen (~$42) price tag. The Mi Air Purifier 3H, Xiaomi Airdots Basic TWS earphone and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic were also announced. The air purifier is priced at 19,900 yen (~$187) including tax, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic comes with a 3990 yen (~$37) price tag and Xiaomi Airdots Basic TWS earphone is priced at 2,490 yen (~$23).

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Huawei finally launched a 5G mid-ranger in the global market: the Huawei P40 Lite 5G. Unfortunately, it comes without Google services, but it carries a very interesting price tag if we consider that it is a 5G-enabled phone. That is why we decided to compare it immediately to the other 5G mid-rangers from the concurrence. We brought two other “Lite” variants with 5G support to this specs comparison: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Oppo Find X2 Lite which recently debuted in the European market.

Huawei P40 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Oppo Find X2 Lite

Design

This design comparison is like a double-sided medal. You get a better front design on the Huawei P40 Lite 5G because it features a punch-hole display instead of a traditional waterdrop notch, but on the other hand, you get a more attractive rear design on the Oppo Find X2 Lite due to its smaller camera module. Overall, I would go for the Oppo Find X2 Lite because, besides offering a cleaner glass back, it is also more compact and thinner than its rivals. Do you agree with me or your choice would be different?

Display

With the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Oppo Find X2 Lite you get an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors and deeper blacks, while the Huawei P40 Lite 5G has an IPS panel, but it is HDR-compliant. Each of these devices offers a great image quality despite they are not flagship smartphones, but the AMOLED panels with in-display fingerprint scanners found on Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite look more interesting. Note that Oppo Find X2 Lite has a smaller diagonal than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite: 6.4 inches vs 6.57 inches.

Hardware/Software

If we only talk about chipsets, you should not notice differences in performances with any of these handsets, even though the Huawei P40 Lite offers a different Kirin 820, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite pack the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. In each case, you get a 5G integrated modem, but Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite offer a higher amount of RAM: up to 8 GB. Note that Oppo Find X2 Lite does not feature expandable storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Huawei P40 Lite do. That is why Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G wins the hardware comparison, at least in its higher-end variant. But we are only talking about marginal differences. All are based on Android 10, but Huawei P40 Lite 5G lacks Google services, replaced by Huawei Mobile Services.

Camera

We had a very nice experience with Oppo’s camera phones, but the rear camera departments of these three handsets should offer similar performances. Huawei P40 Lite 5G has the main sensor with a higher resolution, while Oppo Find X2 Lite has a brighter focal aperture. Oppo Find X2 Lite wins the selfie comparison thanks to a 32 MP front snapper.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a bigger 4160 mAh battery and it is likely the longest lasting phone of this trio on a single charge. Huawei P40 Lite 5G has the smallest battery, but it offers two interesting features: a faster 40W charging technology and reverse charging. So it will charge faster and it will be able to charge other devices just like a power bank.

Price

Huawei P40 Lite 5G carries a €399/$432 price tag, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G costs €349/$378. You need €499/$540 to purchase the Oppo Find X2 Lite, but note that it is the price for the 8/128 GB configuration, while the price tags of its rivals are the ones for the 6/128 GB variant. At the end of the day, these three devices are very close, so whatever you choose, you will make a good choice. It is essentially a draw with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite offering a slightly bigger battery, Huawei P40 Lite 5G offering faster charging and reverse charging, and Oppo Find X2 Lite offering a compact and attractive design, as well as interesting cameras.

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Huawei P40 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Oppo Find X2 Lite: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 

PROS

• Bigger battery
• Micro SD slot
• Wider display
• Good price
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Slightly inferior cameras overall

Huawei P40 Lite 5G

PROS

• Reverse charging
• HDR display
• Punch-hole design
• Faster charging

CONS

• No Google services

Oppo Find X2 Lite

PROS

• More compact
• Great cameras
• Very nice design
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Price

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Xiaomi has found a way and catering to the smartphone needs of its fans in all class strata. When the Mi 10 flagship was released a few months back, there were uproars in some quarters due to the price tags that were far from being pocket friendly. The tech gain t responded during the launch of the Mi 10 series in Europe with a premium mid-range Mi 10 Lite 5G having a Snapdragon 765G chipset onboard and affordable pricing. In China, the company launched the Mi 10 Youth Edition with the same specs as the Mi 10 Lite but with a telephoto camera capable of 50x zoom instead of a 2MP depth sensor on the Lite. Here, we take a look at the Mi 10 Youth unboxing images.

The Mi 10 Youth is expected to launch as Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition in the global market. When that happens, the device will ship in a retail box with a blind box design. The retail box is randomly designed with different avatars which make it attractive. This perhaps because the device is targeted at the youths. Inside the retail box, you get the smartphone, a TPU case, a charging adapter and data cable, SIM tray ejector, and two cartoon stickers.

The phone itself is an alluring beauty especially the rear design. At the front, it adopts a 6.57-inch waterdrop AMOLED display. At the back, there is a rectangular camera housing with chamfered edges which makes it look unique. The protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

The phone adopts a lightweight and compact build, having a thickness of 7.88mm and weighing just 192g. It packs a 4160mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging technology.

The Mi 10 Youth 5G will come in five colors – White, Peach, Blue, Black, and Mint Green. There’s also a special Doraemon limited edition. We find the Mint Green colour variant extremely attractive. Find more pictures of the Mint Green variant below.

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