With Android 12 source code uploaded to Android Open Source Project’s website (AOSP) back in October, developers have been hard at creating android 12 based custom ROMs for various devices.

Last week, we reported on the Paranoid Android team bringing Android 12 based Saphire custom ROM to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro devices in an Alpha state. Now, according to XDA developers report, the ROM is available for more devices, including OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro, POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10.

Based on Android 12, Paranoid Android Sapphire packs most of the features Google introduced with the latest OS upgrade. On top of that, the ROM also includes a few unique wallpapers from Hampus Olsson, some UI improvements, and some other enhancements.

If you own any of these devices and are interested in trying out the Paranoid Android Sapphire custom ROM, click the link below, which will redirect you to the official thread.

• OnePlus 8/Pro
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 9 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

Do note beforehand though that the build is still in the Alpha stage and may thus have some unexpected bugs and issues. A couple of the known ones include issues with Wi-Fi Direct and 5G connectivity.

To install the ROM, place the fastboot zip file in the root folder on your phone, reboot to the bootloader, and flash the fastboot zip file with “fastboot update aospa-*-image.zip”. Once that’s done, reboot to recovery, wipe user data. For further details, head over to the forum link given above.

NOTE: the ROM only supports the kernel that comes bundled with it and doesn’t support any custom kernels unless they’re said to be supported by their developers.

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Looks like Xiaomi is about getting in the news for the wrong reasons. Recall how Samsung and Apple were discovered to slow down their phones with ageing batteries and even sanctioned in Italy? Looks like Xiaomi is about taking a similar step, if the latest discovery by XDA Developers is anything to go by.

The guys at XDA discovered a set of code within the recently released Mi Security app version 5.6.0, bringing new battery care and charging settings. The settings contain clues that Xiaomi will start issuing a warning and lower the charging speed if the MIUI OS detects that the smartphone has an “unauthorized” battery installed under the hood. The warning prompt includes instructions that only authorized service providers should replace the phone’s battery. There is also another warning that using an “unauthorized” battery can result in damage to the device or harm the user.

The code also shows that this new warning will only be restricted to users in China and will be specific to the Mi 9, Mi 10, and Mi 10 Pro. Thankfully, the warning won’t be shown to users of the affected models or any other Xiaomi phone in other regions. However, it cannot be confirmed if the warning has started affecting users of the models in China.

We cannot say if Xiaomi won’t replicate this in the future in other markets but believe there may be legitimate reasons why the company would want to do this. The models in question are equipped with fast charging technology and the third-party battery, some of which may be substandard, may not be able to handle the fast charging speed. This could then result in battery swelling, overheating, or leakage which may result to fire and other hazards.

But then, issuing a warning is one thing, slowing down the charging speed of the phones is a different game entirely. Of course, replacing it with a third-party battery automatically voids whatever warranty the users may have. Thus, Xiaomi isn’t supposed to be liable for any damage that will occur, bearing in mind that there are good third-party accessories out there. Also, getting a battery replacement from an authorized service center may not be feasible, even in China where Xiaomi accessories are in high demand.

There is no clue on how Xiaomi will detect third-party batteries on the phones but Apple’s own warning is triggered by a micro-controller that can only be configured by authorized Apple technicians. It is possible Xiaomi is deploying the same mechanism.

We expect Xiaomi to issue a statement clarifying why they want to toe this path and if this feature will roll out outside China to other markets like Europe and India.

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Xiaomi‘s efforts over the years in trying to ramp up sales have continued to gain traction. Not only is the brand the numberone in the smartphone and TV segment in India, it is also one of the leading brand in China. A recent research shows that the company is also the leading name in the second-hand smartphone market in China. The Chinese tech giant has again added another feature to its cap with an impress run in India’s premium smartphone market.

The company recently amplified this information but the research which revealed the progress in this segment was carried out by market research firm Counterpoint. The stats is contained in Counterpoint’s May 2021 market tracker. According to the report, Xiaomi cornered about 14% share of the market in the 20K-45K category. This places the company in a good pedestal as one of the leading and fastest-growing premium smartphone brands.

Xiaomi’s drive to enter into the premium phone segment, began with the Mi 10 series. The drive was continued with the latest crop of premium smartphones such as Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro which have been released in India. It should be noted that the brand went from just 3% market share in the premium segment as at October 2020 to ~14% in May 2021, representing a massive growth.

The growth of Mi India in the premium segment is a reflection of th econfidentce that the brand commands presently, which in turn is the product of the brand’s assiduous effort in churning out cost-effective and drable products.

Xiaomi India’s head, Manu Kumar Jain, commenting on the success of the Mi smartphones in the premium segment stated that; “With Mi, we have focused on bringing breakthrough technologies and setting newer benchmarks for mobile innovation. With the launch of the Mi 10 and Mi 11 series in the market, we have empowered our users with a premium experience, on the back of superior design, best in class features and functionality. It is because of the trust of our consumers and Mi Fans that we have been able to reduce the gap with one of the leading premium smartphone brands. While these are early growth numbers, we are overwhelmed to see consumers upgrading to premium devices under the Mi portfolio. As we continue to grow in the market, we will look at bringing more powerful devices, and work towards making Mi a premium aspirational brand in India.”

The company’s drive in the premium segment this year began with the Mi 10i which emerged as the brand’s best-selling 5G device under 25K. The Mi 11X series was also released, registering business worth INR 300 crore in just 45 days of launch. To further ramp its share in this segment, Xiaomi will be releasing the Mi 11 Ultra flagship in India today. The premium smartphone will be available exclusively on Mi.com and Mi Homes.

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Giztop is giving this fantastic deal on Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 5G. The smartphone which usually retails at around $800 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $639 only.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 5G is one of the best flagships built by Xiaomi. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G octa-core processor and Adreno 650 GPU this smartphone comes with a massive  6.67 inch curved AMOLED screen. The smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup that has 48MP (wide) + 48MP (periscope telephoto) 5x optical zoom with 120x hybrid zoom + 12MP (telephoto) 2x optical zoom + 20MP (ultrawide) on the rear side. The selfie camera is a single 20MP (wide camera). Fueled with a 4500mAh battery and 120W Fast charging technology, the smartphone charges 41% in 5 minutes and 100% in 23 minutes. 

Giztop is now giving Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 5G for $639 only. This offer is valid only on the Black color and 8GB -128GB variant. The offer available is on the Chinese edition smartphone but comes with pre-installed google play store and services. Also, OTA updates and multi-language are supported on this version. 

The discounted stock is being shipped from the China Warehouse. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra was the first-ever smartphone to get the stable MIUI 12.5 update. Now, the remaining siblings of the series- Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro are getting it.

An OTA update with firmware version V12.5.3.0.RJBCNXM and V12.5.3.0.RJACNXM is rolling out to Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro respectively in China. Both the builds weigh about 4.0GB in size and it does bring the latest MIUI 12.5 stable based on Android 11 to the devices.

If you recall, Xiaomi started rolling out the stable MIUI 12.5 update to users in China a few days ago. As mentioned above, the Mi 10 Ultra and followed by other devices like the Mi 11, Mi 9 SE have got it recently.

Coming back, the update for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro also has the March 2021 security patch. Xiaomi launched the MIUI 12.5 back in December. The incremental UI has improvements like UI Design improvements, more Super wallpapers, improved privacy, haptics, MIUI+, uninstallable built-in apps, and more.

That said, the rollout is said to continue further and not stop with the flagships as Xiaomi has already revealed a list of 28 devices scheduled to get it in the first wave in China. When it comes to global markets, the Mi 11 is likely to get it soon, and followed by it, various devices are on the list.

As for the Mi 10 users elsewhere, do keep in mind that this rollout is only for China so you will have to wait till Xiaomi expands the regions for this stable update. And for the users in China, these particular builds are in ‘stable beta recovery’ so it should reach only a few for now before coming out as a wider rollout in the coming days.

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Last year marked the 10th anniversary of Xiaomi. Given the significance of the year, we saw multiple best-sellers in the same time period. Phones like the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Ultra — all got excellent reception. But you’d be hard-pressed to imagine that the Mi 10 series is still being updated even today.

So let’s take a look at what makes this new phone, the Mi 10S, which was released in 2021, such a bestseller.

Xiaomi Mi 10S Review: Box Contents

The Mi 10S box continues the simple design of the Xiaomi 11 which means there’s no charger or charging cable. In its place is a free, separately packaged 33W charger. It seems that all future Xiaomi phones, well at least the flagship models, will be packaged separately from the charger. 

Xiaomi Mi 10S Review: Design

The moment you take out the phone, you’ll find out that the Mi 10S looks like a mix between the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Ultra. The design on the back is almost identical to the Mi 10 Ultra, especially with its glossy metal ring design for the lens. But because the lens module is not as big as the Ultra, it actually looks better. The Mi 10S comes in black, white, and blue colors. Only the blue variant comes in a frosted finish.

I personally recommend the white colour. The white color of the Mi 10S has a very nice texture this time. The white glass back has been processed to look like ceramic. Paired with the metallic frame in its original color, it looks and feels much more premium than the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Ultra. It has a classic and pure feel.

Further, the white color model does not get fingerprint stains easily. The only downside to this color might be that it’s harder to buy.

While the back is very similar to the Mi 10 Ultra, the front is arguably identical to the Mi 10’s 6.67-inch full HD+ 90Hz curved display. It also features a 180Hz touch sampling rate and Corning’s 5th generation Gorilla Glass protection. So, no real change from the screen on the Mi 10. While it’s true that in 2021 it’s a bit behind in terms of parameters on paper and doesn’t even have a 120Hz refresh rate, but it’s not a bad screen. At least it’s flexible and has much better transparency than some of the flat screens in the market. And 90Hz also helps it to be very power efficient. All in all, it’s a pretty decent screen.

Xiaomi Mi 10S Review: Benchmark & Gaming

The SOC of the Mi 10S has been given the usual upgrade with the Snapdragon 870, a chip we’re all familiar with. In Antutu it scores 648445, in 3DMark 4206, in GeekBench 5 single-core test around 1021, and in multi-core test 3402. The results are close to other Snapdragon 870 powered phones. 

One area where the Mi 10S surprised us the most was Gaming. PUGB gameplay was very smooth with a consistent frame rate of around 89 fps. The frame rate graph was like a straight line, which was very impressive. Clearly, such a high frame rate isn’t an issue for the Snapdragon 870. Then we played Genshin Impact at the highest quality setting. The magic happens once again, with an average frame rate of 56 fps, which is higher than many Snapdragon 888 phones. We got 30 minutes of gameplay without a downgrade in the frame rate. 

When playing Brightridge, we again got an average of 49 fps. Although the average frame rate is slightly lower than what we got on Snapdragon 888 phones, it is still a very good gaming experience. The main reason for this is that the temperature did not exceed 50°C during gameplay, and was at 48-49°C most of the time. And thanks to the design of the motherboard, the area that heats up the most is below the lens. You won’t touch the heated area with your hands while playing games. This is a very good point for a comfortable gaming experience.

Xiaomi Mi 10S Review: Camera Performance

Although the camera module is shaped like the Mi 10 Ultra, it still uses the same camera sensor as the Mi 10. The main camera is a 108mp HMX sensor. The ultra-wide camera is 13MP. There is also a depth of field sensor and a macro lens. Honestly, I was curious if Mi 11’s Camera algorithm would be put into the Mi 10S — after all, they share the same main camera.

Main Camera

The daytime samples of the main camera were almost identical between the two. Perhaps a little more colorful on the Mi 10S, but not much different. 

We also noticed that Mi 11 was more likely to turn on the auto HDR mode than the Mi 10S. But the results from the Mi 10S are exactly the same as the Mi 11 when you turn it on manually. The color style at night is the same as during the day. It’s almost the same as the Mi 11, except that the highlights are not as well suppressed in the auto mode. With night mode on, the highlights are also suppressed and the difference with the Mi 11 is even smaller.

Ultra Wide Angle Camera

The ultra-wide-angle lens is the same as the main camera in daylight. You can look at the photos to get an idea of the quality.

At night, the Mi 10S’s ultra-wide camera doesn’t win in any way over the Mi 11 because it doesn’t have an auto mode that incorporates the Night mode algorithm. But with night mode manually turned on, the Mi 10S is on par with the Mi 11 again. So we know that the algorithm of the Mi 10S is a neutered version of the Mi 11. But considering the price is different, we can understand that. It’s still a very good phone for photos at this price point.

Macro Camera

Here are a few more macro shots. They are not as good as the Mi 11’s, but it does produce some good quality macro shots.

The Mi 11’s Harman Kardon tuning has been put into the Mi 10S. The Mi 10’s symmetrical speakers were already very impressive, but this time they’ve gone straight to the top of the DXO audio. Without further ado, hear it for yourself (please check the review video at the end).

Xiaomi Mi 10S Review: Battery Life & Charging

As we said earlier, the 90 Hz screen was indeed very power efficient. These were our findings from our battery test — half an hour of Tiktok consumed around 6%, another half an hour of 1080p video consumed 4%. A game of PUBG used up 9%. Half an hour of Genshin Impact used up 17% of the battery while twenty minutes of Brightridge used up 15%. These results make it one of the best-performing phones we’ve tested recently. Charging speed has also been increased from 30w on the Mi 10 to 33w. The phone charged to 20% in 10 minutes, 57% in half an hour, and 56 minutes to 100%. This is at par with the K40 and more than enough for everyday use.

After this review, you might have an idea where the Mi 10S is placed in the Xiaomi flagship lineup. Instead of calling it the Mi 10 Ultra’s downgraded version, we prefer to call it an upgraded version of the Mi 10. Its biggest highlight is perhaps the symmetrical dual speakers. But I think the best part about the phone is that it still has a great cooling system at this price. It allows the Mi 10S to unleash its performance without overheating. It’s definitely one of the “Coolest” non-Gaming phones we’ve tested this year. If you like to play games and don’t want to buy a gaming phone, then this is the one to go for. 

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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 chipset at the Snapdragon summit last year. This flagship chipset has an Adreno 660 GPU promising 35% improved performance while its predecessor, the Snapdragon 865 has an Adreno 650 with 10% better Graphics rendering. Now, a Chinese Media Lei Technology has overclocked the GPU on the Snapdragon 865 on the Xiaomi Mi 10 and bid it against the 2021’s Mi 11.

According to the report, a GPU OVerclocking application named KonaBess has been used for this test. For this, the device has to be obviously rooted with Bootloader unlocked. Anyway, after doing it, they have compared the results of Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi 11.

The report has used reference Theoretical benchmarks like AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, and some real-world gaming tests.

First off, the Mi 10 scores on AnTuTu jumps from 560,000 to 620,000 after overclocking the GPU. In the screenshots, you can see that the GPU score has specifically jumped from 219,252 to 273,252 which is a bit closer to Mi 11’s 301,076 GPU score. Similarly, in Geekbench 5, the device scored 4282(OpenCL), 3929(Vulkan), and 4995 in 3DMark tests.

Before overclocking, it had scored 3034(OpenCL), 2954(Vulkan), 3761(3DMark) points respectively. In comparison, the Xiaomi Mi 11 scores 699,841 and 5,628 points in AnTuTu and 3DMark respectively.

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In short, Overclocking the GPU brings about a 30% improvement in GPU performance on the Snapdragon 865-powered Xiaomi Mi 10. However, its theory scores are still away from the successor.

For real-world tests, the report says that they played decent graphic-intensive games like Glory of Kings, and demanding titles like Original God. In the 15-minute gaming period, Mi 10 rendered more fps, with fewer stutters, and ran fairly stable throughout.

Surprisingly, it also says that the Mi 11, despite running smoothly, experienced some heating issues on a high load. Just like the report says, this may be because of the older architecture of Adreno 660 GPU or samsung’s 5nm process.

Overall, the Snapdragon 865 on Xiaomi Mi 10 tries its level best to compete and gains improvement in GPU after overclocking. However, it still lacks in performance(at least from Benchmarks) compared to Snapdragon 888 on the Mi 11.

Parallelly, Xiaomi is said to be working on a Mi 10 with Snapdragon 870 chipset. This itself is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865 Plus. Let’s just hope that the Mi 10 reboots with more power in 2021.

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A couple of upcoming smartphones have appeared in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body such as Xiaomi Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, Black Shark 4 series (PSR-A0) smartphone, and a new version of Xiaomi Mi 10. The latter which has a model number of M2102J2SC was approved by the 3C authority of China last week. Since it has appeared at TENAA today, it is likely that the company may launch it at some point in this month.

The Xiaomi M2012J2SC smartphone has a curved edge display. The image reveals that it has a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner of the screen. In all likelihood, the new version of Mi 10 has an AMOLED screen with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Coming to the rear shell of the design, it has a curved appeal and a vertically aligned camera module. The handset seems to be equipped with a quad-camera system. A volume rocker and a power button are available on the right side of the device.

As far as specs are concerned, the Xiaomi M2012J2SC’s TENAA listing has no details on it. The 3C appearance of the smartphone had revealed that it could be arriving with support for 33W rapid charging and 5G connectivity. The new version of the Mi 10 could be fueled by the Snapdragon 870.

Xiaomi is currently silent on the existence of the Xiaomi Mi 10’s new version. It is likely that the company may spill more information on it after the Chinese New Year (Feb. 12). With TENAA and 3C certifications under the belt, the handset is likely to go official at some point in this month or early in the coming month. It is expected to arrive with a pricing of around 3,500 Yuan (~$543).

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Xiaomi is expected to announce a couple of new phones within the first quarter of 2021 in China. Today, three new handsets with model numbers M2102J2SC, M2012K11AC, and M2012K11C appeared in the database of the 3C authority of China. These could be the upcoming Mi 11/10 series and the Redmi K40 series of smartphones.

The 3C certification reveals that the M2102J2SC, M2012K11AC, and M2012K11C are 5G-ready handsets. Also, their listings show that they are likely to ship with an MDY-11-EX 33W fast charger. These smartphones have not received approval from the TENAA telecom authority yet.

There is no information available on the other specifications of the M2012J2SC. Recent reports have claimed that Xiaomi is working on a Snapdragon 870 SoC powered Xiaomi Mi 10 series handset for China. There is a possibility that the M2012J2SC model number may belong to this handset.

The M2012K11C phone was previously seen at the CMIIT certification and Geekbench last year. The Geekbench listing revealed that the device could be coming with specs like Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Rumors suggest that this phone could be the Redmi K40 Pro handset. The_Tech_Guy revealed last month that the M2012K11C phone is codenamed as “haydn” and he also revealed the existence of an Indian variant.

The M2012K11AC phone appears to be a variant of the M2012K11C – the alleged Redmi K40 Pro. It remains to be seen whether the M2012K11AC arrives in the Chinese market as the Redmi K40.

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By announcing the Xiaomi Mi 11 by the end of December 2020, Xiaomi became the first company to launch a phone featuring the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. There have been rumors that the company will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro at some point this month. Fresh information shared by a known tipster from China suggests that the company could be planning to launch a third flagship phone in the Chinese market.

According to the tipster, Xiaomi will be launching three phones powered by Snapdragon 8-series chipsets. It is unclear whether he is talking about the Xiaomi Mi series or the Redmi K40 series. There is a possibility that the company may power its Mi series flagship phones with Snapdragon 8-series chips.

The Mi 11 has the SD888 chip and the same chip is likely to power the Mi 11 Pro. Since the tipster did not mention specifically whether the third device has an SD888 chip, it is likely that it may come equipped with the newly unveiled Snapdragon 870.

He added in the comments section of the Weibo post that instead of a waterfall curved display, the screens of the three phones have a slight curvature. He also said that the high-end version in the series is equipped with a 108-megapixel camera.

Recently, Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global VP confirmed that India will be receiving two Mi flagship phones with Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870 SoC onboard. Interestingly, it is believed that a Xiaomi Mi 10 series phone could be equipped with the SD870 chip.

Hence, the three phones that the tipster could be talking about could be Snapdragon 888 powered Xiaomi Mi 11 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro smartphones and the Snapdragon 870 SoC powered Xiaomi Mi 10 series phone. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to know more about the upcoming flagship phones from the brand.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 11 flagship smartphone as a successor to the company’s Mi 10 lineup of last year which includes several models. Now, the company has shared an interesting detail about the adaptation of Mi 10 smartphones.

As per the company, the users of the Mi 6 smartphone launched in 2017 were among the first to upgrade their devices to the Mi 10. This is an interesting share from the company as it hints at Xiaomi flaunting about the device’s lifecycle.

The company is implying that the users didn’t feel the need to upgrade their Mi 6 smartphone for about three years until the Mi 10 series launched. Within that timeframe, Xiaomi had launched Mi 8 and Mi 9 series in the market.

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi 10 features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED 3D display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

The device shipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage but lacks support for microSD card slot. It features a 108-megapixel ultra-clear primary sensor, a 13-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies. It runs the MIUI custom user interface based on Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,780mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+ and USB-PD 3.0 supprot.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 series includes a couple of smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G, and Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. While the Chinese manufacturer has recently launched the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G flagship smartphone, a new leak claims that the company is working on a new Mi 10 series handset for China. This handset is likely to be driven by the recently announced Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

Unfortunately, the moniker of the Snapdragon 870 powered Mi 10 series phone is under wraps. Apart from the inclusion of the SD870 chip, its other specs could be identical to the original Mi 10 handset. The leak also states that the handset could be priced around 3,500 Yuan (~$541). It is unclear whether the device will be heading to markets outside China.

Except for the Mi 10T Lite and Mi 10i, all the other Mi 10 models are powered by the Snapdragon 865 that offers clocking speeds of up to 2.84GHz. The Snapdragon 865+ went official as its overclocked version delivered up to 3.1GHz clocking speeds. The recently unveiled Snapdragon 870 mobile platform promises up to 3.2GHz processing speeds.

The Motorola Edge S launching today in China will be the world’s first phone featuring the SD870 chip. Rumors are rife brands like OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus are also gearing up to launch SD870 powered phones in the coming days.

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G has a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. The SD865 powered phone has LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. It has a 20-megapixel front camera and 108-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system. The phone carries support for 30W fast charging and 30W wireless charging for its 4,780mAh battery.

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It was a rough year for smartphone manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, the premium smartphones from these companies still managed to attract many takers. Apple launched iPhone 12, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 8 and 8T series, meanwhile, Samsung unveiled Galaxy S20 and Note 20. Several Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo attracted a good volume of sales.

We have concluded a list of the Best flagship smartphones of 2020 in India.

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Best flagship smartphones in India

Apple iPhone 12

The Cupertino giant unveiled the iPhone 12 featuring Apple A14 Bionic SoC carrying Hexa-Core CPU and quad-core GPU.  The smartphone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1170 x 2532 pixels resolution. Apple iPhone 12 is available in three different storage options including 4GB + 64GB, 4GB RAM + 128GB and 4GB + 256GB storage. It carries a dual-rear camera consisting of 12MP + 12MP sensors and a 12MP front camera. There’s a 2815 mAh battery supporting 20W fast charging.

Price: Rs 76,900

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Xiaomi Mi 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 was launched in February featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU.  It comes with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. The smartphone comes with a 108MP quad-rear camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor. Xiaomi Mi 10 carries a 4780 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: 44,999

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OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro is the flagship device featuring a 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED display while carrying 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is present on board with 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The smartphone carries a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, another 48MP telephoto lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 5MP colour filter camera. A 16MP camera is present on the front for selfies. It packs a 4510 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: Rs 54,999

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Oppo Find X2

Oppo Find X2 was launched globally in march with Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display featuring 1440 x 3168 pixels. The smartphone is available in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB internal storage. In-camera department, the phone comprises 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. A 32MP selfie camera sits on the front side for selfies. The battery carries a 4200 mAh battery with 65W charging.

Price: Rs 64,990

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

The Korean giant unveiled Galaxy S20+ smartphone in March as a successor to the Galaxy S10. The device features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display carrying 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. The global version comes with Exynos 990 and the Chinese, the US and Korean version feature Snapdragon 865. In the camera department, a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor are present on the rear side. Meanwhile, a 10MP single sensor resides on the front.

Price: Rs 69,950

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ROG Phone 3

Asus ROG Phone 3 is the third iteration of the gaming smartphone from Asus. It features an advanced multi-level processor cooling system, Snapdragon 865+ SoC and 12GB RAM. To handle gaming graphics, the smartphone carries a 6.59-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate. The display carries a 6000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with different storage and RAM variants – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 128GB + 12GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM, 512GB + 12GB RAM, and 512GB + 16GB RAM.

Price: 47,999

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It’s been a week already since some users of Xiaomi‘s Mi 10 flagship reported the rollout of the update to MIUI V12.2.2.0.RJBCNXM stable version based on Android 11 OS. But then,  Xiaomi rolled back the package, perhaps due to bugs. However, the update has now started rolling out again to the Mi 10 which happens to be Xiaomi’s first flagship model for the year.

The update package has a file size of 3.6GB. Apart from the latest Android version which it brings, the update brings a number of functions such as super document, camera VLOG and AI watermark.

Xiaomi warns that since this update upgrades the Android version, it is recommended to back up personal data in advance. The update also takes a relatively long time to start and load. Thus, performance and power consumption problems such as heating may occur within a short time after startup. In addition, some third-party applications may not work well.

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Here is the full changelog (via);

Super document

• Newly added floating function panel, support quick collapse and expand. Rich viewing functions in portrait mode, best reading experience in landscape mode.
• Added one-click [Import PDF] function for documents/forms/PDFs
• Added document/form/PDF [Screencasting] function
• Added PPT/PDF [Thumbnail] function, faster to jump to pages
• Added rotating screen prompt switching function
• Optimized version APK size and runtime storage space

System

• Update Google security patch (October 2020) to improve system security
• MIUI stable version based on Android 11 ​​deep customization is released

Camera

• Added VLOG mode. Added two templates “Story and Rhythm”
• Added VLOG mode to support the draft box function, you can save the current shooting progress to the draft box
• Added AI watermarksAdd 3 location watermarks and latitude and longitude watermarks
• Optimized recording mode 8K video function entrance integrated into the top menu bar
• Optimize the VLOG mode and upgrade to the cloud download runtime and template resources. The new VLOG template will be pushed through the cloud in the future
• Optimize the watermark for new models
• After optimizing the user to adjust the zoom ratio of each function in the camera, within 30 seconds, turn on the camera again, switch back to the camera from the album, and turn on the camera on the lock screen, keep the zoom ratio unchanged

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Xiaomi Mi 10T is on the shelves and it is the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 10. A lot of people think that T variants released after the main flagships of Xiaomi’s Mi series are upgrades, but it is not so. Or at least, not always. So which is the best device among the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10 released earlier this year and the new Xiaomi Mi 10T? And which one has the highest value for money? This comparison will highlight the main differences between the specifications of these two flagship killers and tell you which one is worth buying depending on your needs.

Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G

Design

The design of the Xiaomi Mi 10 is more premium if we compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The vanilla Mi 10 has a thinner body, it is lighter and, unlike the T version, it has a curved display at the sides making it more elegant. The camera module is smaller and it makes the phone look sleeker. In both cases, you get a glass back and an aluminum frame, but the Mi 10T has thicker bezels around the display, so despite the diagonal is the same, it has bigger dimensions. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is definitely better.

Display

Besides having a better design, Xiaomi Mi 10 actually comes with a better display. Unless you are a gamer, you will prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to its AMOLED panel showing more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. Xiaomi Mi 10T has a way higher refresh rate (it goes up to 144 Hz), but it has an IPS panel instead of the AMOLED display found on the Mi 10. Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mi 10 has an in-display fingerprint scanner, while the fingerprint reader is side-mounted on the Mi 10T. Both come with stereo speakers for a great audio experience and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a 500 nits brightness.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10 are powered by the flagship-class Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, but the memory configurations are different. Xiaomi Mi 10 provides up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the best memory configuration of the Mi 10T offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Note that Mi 10T has a faster UFS 3.1 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 has UFS 3.0 storage. However, having more RAM and more native storage is definitely more important. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10T run Android 10 customized by MIUI 12.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 10 wins the camera comparison as well. It has a better main sensor for the rear camera (a 108 MP sensor) and, unlike the Mi 10T, it supports OIS for better stabilization. Mi 10T lacks a depth sensor, but it has a better macro camera than the Mi 10. Both can record 8K videos at 30 fps, both feature a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and both lack a telephoto sensor. The front camera is slightly better on the Mi 10T, but it is not a huge difference. The lens making the difference is the 108 MP main sensor found on the vanilla Mi 10.

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Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T is equipped with a bigger battery, but its display is more energy-demanding. If you use the 144 Hz refresh rate, the battery life will be shorter than Mi 10. Further, the Mi 10 features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while the Mi 10T can only be charged with a cable. And we are not talking about normal wireless charging: it is 30W fast wireless charging, as fast as wired charging.

Price

In the global market, the Mi 10T has a starting price of just €499/$580. Thanks to online street prices, the Xiaomi Mi 10 sells at €500 too because a lot of time passed since its first release. Unlike you find the Mi 10T discounted with a great street price, choosing the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10 makes more sense due to its amazing price, its AMOLED display, the presence of wireless charging, and a better camera department. The Xiaomi Mi 10T has a bigger battery and a higher refresh rate, but at the same time, its components are more energy-demanding and it comes with an IPS display instead of the great AMOLED panel found on the vanilla Mi 10. The Xiaomi Mi 10 wins the comparison.

Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G

PRO

• Very affordable
• 144 Hz display
• Bigger battery
• UFS 3.1 storage

CONS

• Inferior cameras
• IPS display

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G

PRO

• Wireless charging
• AMOLED display
• Better cameras
• Beautiful design

CONS

• Price

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Launched on 11th August, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Smartphone is packed with a host of features like a punch-hole screen, Android 10 OS, and 128GB storage to provide versatility. The device is currently on sale on Giztop, where the website is offering a $100 discount for all interested users.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra features a 6.67-inch screen with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 for HD viewing experience. With an AMOLED punch-hole FHD+ display and 120Hz refresh rate, this smartphone allows seamless streaming of 4K videos. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone boasts an Android 10 operating system to let the user enjoy the latest UI and features. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Adreno 650 GPU, the phone provides a quick response to various functions. The 8GB of RAM allows uninterrupted multitasking while the 128GB of inbuilt storage enables the user to store all important files and media. 

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra packs a quad-camera setup of 108MP+8MP+12MP+20MP on the rear. Wherein an 8MP super-telephoto lens, 12MP portrait lens, and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle lens helps the user capture quality photos. The 20MP punch hole camera on the front is ideal for taking selfies and videos. With an in-display fingerprint reader, one can easily unlock the phone with a simple touch.

This Xiaomi Mi smartphone boasts a 4500mAh battery that is supported by 120W super-fast wired charging for efficiency. The 50W fast wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging further add to the versatility. Featuring a Vapour Chamber liquid-cooling system, this phone prevents overheating for seamless function.

The users can enjoy a whopping $100 discount on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra on Giztop.

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A couple of months ago, Xiaomi had unveiled its Mi 10 flagship smartphone in Guofeng Ya Gray, which offers a different shade compared to the Twilight Gray color option, and comes with a matte finish.

Now, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi Group, has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Guofeng Ya Gray model is the exclusive smartphone partner for the upcoming Disney movie Mulan in China.

Mulan, starring Liu Yifei, is getting released in China today. It is an American action drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1998 animated film of the same name.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a 6.67-inch curved S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with up to 12GB of RAM.

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It features a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 108MP primary sensor from Samsung, a 13MP superwide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, it has a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone is running MIUI 11 out-of-the-box which is based on the Android 10 operating system. The phone is powered by a 4,780mAh battery which supports 30W fast charging along with Quick Charge 4+ and USB-PD 3.0 charging protocols.

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Another 2020 flagship killer series went official and a lot of people are wondering whether or not it is the definitive flagship killer series. We are talking about the Asus Zenfone 7 line-up composed of the Zenfone 7 and the Zenfone 7 Pro. The former is a device with flagship-class hardware sold at an incredibly affordable price if compared to other flagships. It is mandatory for us to make a comparison between this device and other flagship killers in order to establish whether or not this is the device a lot of power users should get in this second half of 2020. So, we decided to compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme X50 Pro, both affordable flagships, both with Snapdragon 865 just like the Asus Zenfone 7.

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

The most original design belongs to the Asus Zenfone 7 due to the presence of flip-up camera and a true full-screen display. But the most beautiful device is the Xiaomi Mi 10, in my honest opinion. Its curved edges and its high screen-to-body ratio are simply amazing and they make it look like one of the most expensive flagships out there. With Asus Zenfone 7 you get a sturdier front panel thanks to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection, but it has an inferior Gorilla Glass 3 for the glass back. Realme X50 Pro 5G is still made of premium materials, but I like the design of the Xiaomi Mi 10 more.

Display

The displays of these devices are more or less at the same level. In each case, you get a Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ standard. But the Asus Zenfone 7 looks slightly better due to its higher brightness. However, we had no chance to test the color accuracy and other display features of this device, so we can not give you a definitive verdict. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G feature an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Asus Zenfone 7 has a side-mounted biometric sensor. Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Asus Zenfone 7 come with a wider diagonal.

Hardware/Software

The awesome Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers all of these handsets: not the most advanced Qualcomm’s SoC out there, but it takes the silver medal right behind the Snapdragon 865+. Asus Zenfone 7 only gets 8 gigs of RAM in its most expensive configuration, while you can get up to 12 GB of RAM with Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone 7 has UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 3.0, as well as a micro SD slot to expand its native storage (which is not present on Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G). All of the devices run Android 10 with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

If we talk about the main sensor of the rear camera, Xiaomi Mi 10 is the winner. It sports an amazing 108 MP sensor just like the Mi 10 Pro, as well as OIS. But it lacks a telephoto lens, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and Asus Zenfone 7. Further, it has a pretty disappointing front camera. The Asus Zenfone 7 can use its rear triple camera as a selfie camera too, thanks to its motorized mechanism. The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a great dual front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolution, as well as an ultrawide sensor.

Battery

The Asus Zenfone 7 has the biggest battery and, with a 5000 mAh capacity, it is likely to last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10. With the Realme X50 Pro 5G, you get the smallest battery, but also the fastest charging technology: 65W power instead of 30W found on the Asus Zenfone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 10. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 10, which sits in the middle in terms of capacity, offers both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The price of Asus Zenfone 7 for the global market is yet to be announced (€600/$710 in Taiwan). You can get a Xiaomi Mi 10 for less than €600/$710 thanks to online street prices, and it is the same for the Realme X50 Pro 5G. It is very hard to pick a winner of this comparison. Asus Zenfone 7 has a better display, a bigger battery, and a flip-up camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 offers wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and a better main camera. Realme X50 Pro 5G has great selfie cameras and faster charging. Which one would you pick?

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Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Dual ultrawide front cameras
• Good street prices
• Compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• OIS
• Great design
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fast wireless charging

CONS

• No telephoto

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

• Flip-up cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Bigger battery
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• Slower charging

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Recently, it was reported by a leaker from China that Xiaomi Mi 10 series smartphones come with support for MEMC function but it isn’t enabled. Now, it is being claimed that the company could soon start rolling out OTA update to enable the MEMC feature.

For those who are unaware, MEMC stands for Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation. It basically adds frames to a video with a low frame rate so that it has a higher frame rate and gives a smooth effect.

To estimate the trajectory of the high-speed moving object in a picture, the technology makes use of hardware chips and some software algorithm. The MEMC technology was originally used in TVs and different companies have different names for it, including MotionFlow, TruMotion, Auto Motion Plus, SMR, etc.

Several flagship smartphones also come with support for MEMC technology, including the Black Shark 3, OPPO Find X2, and OnePlus 8, among others. Now, as per the reports, the Mi 10 series will also join the list soon.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 flagship smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED 3D curved screen display with Full HD+ screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The 5G-ready smartphone runs MIUI 11 based on the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast charging technology support.

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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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AnTuTu has published the list of top 10 smartphones in July in China that offer the best value for money experience in different price segments. The list mainly includes phones released in the first half of the year and some of them are phones from last year. This indicates that such phones are still popular in the Chinese market thanks to their competitive pricing. The list for July is led by the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In the 0 to 1,499 Yuan (~$215) price range, the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s 6GB+64GB version can be leading the pack. It is followed by 6GB+64GB Honor 9X and the recently announced 4GB+64GB Redmi 9 phone. These phones are followed by Honor Play 4T Pro, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi K30, Redmi Note 8, and Vivo Y5s.

Next comes the 1,500 Yuan to 1,999 Yuan (~$287) price range. The list is led by Redmi 10X 5G’s variant 6GB+64GB model, Redmi K30 5G’s 6GB+128GB model, and Honor 20 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition. The remaining devices in the list include Redmi K30 5G, Honor X10, Huawei Nova 6SE, Xiaomi Mi Youth Edition 5G, Vivo Y70s, and OPPO A92s.

The 2,000 Yuan to 2,999 Yuan (~$431) price range is led iQOO Z1’s 6GB+128GB edition. It is followed by Redmi K30 5G’s 8GB+128GB variant and iQOO Neo3’s 6GB+128GB variant. The other phones that are present in the list include Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, Meizu 16T, Huawei Nova 6, Honor V30 5G, Redmi Note 10X Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 5 Pro, and OPPO Reno Ace.

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The 3,000 Yuan to 4,499 Yuan (~$646) price category is led by Redmi K30 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition, iQOO 3’s 8GB+128GB variant and Black Shark 3’s 8GB+128GB model. The other phones mentioned in the list are OPPO Ace2, Meizu 17, Honor V30 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10, OnePlus 8, Meizu 17 Pro, and Huawei Mate 30.

Coming to the costliest 4,000 Yuan and above segment, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s 8GB+256GB variant can be seen pioneering the pack followed by OPPO Find X2’s 8GB+128GB edition and Vivo X50 Pro+’s 8GB+128GB model. The list comprises of other phones such as Vivo NEX 3S 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OPPO Find X2 Pro, Honor 30 Pro+, Vivo NEX 3 5G, Huawei Mate 30 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SD865).

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Xiaomi announced a new Gray color variant of Mi 10 in its home country China. This version of the handset will be available starting tomorrow (July 31) in the region. Unfortunately, it is not known in which storage configuration this color option will be made available. 

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are the most expensive commercially available flagship smartphones from Xiaomi. The major difference between the two is their camera setup. Though both of them have the same 108MP primary sensors, the accompanying sensors are different from each other.

The duo was unveiled in February of this year. The regular Mi 10 was introduced in three colors namely “Coral Green”, “Twilight Gray”, “Peach Gold”. Now, after 5 months from its launch, the device is getting a fourth color in China.

Xiaomi calls this color as “Guofeng Ya Gray” (Country Style Elegant Gray) and it is different than the already available “Twilight Gray” variant. This color looks more like the new Liquid Silver Redmi 10X Pro but with a matte finish.

Having said that, it is not known if this color variant of Mi 10 will be made available in international markets. The probability of Xiaomi launching them can be considered next to zero as the Mi 10 series start at €799/₹49,999 competing directly against Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus in these regions.

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Xiaomi last month announced that Android 11 Beta 1 will be available for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. There are reports that the Chinese tech giant has started pushing the update ushering MIUI 12 beta development version based on Android 11 to models in China.

This is a surprise one because even though Android 11 beta was expected, there wasn’t any indication if it would have the MIUI 11 or latest MIUI 12 custom skin. The company is yet to commence ma roll out of MIUI 12. As such, users would be experiencing the new features that MIUI 12 brings alongside Android 11’s own features. However, such pre-release version is usually laced with bugs and this one is not an exception. The update is said to come with the issue of users not being able to adjust the volume on some third-party video apps. A temporary fix is given that such users can set the media volume control to allow in use or always allow in permission management. This issue is expected to be fixed in subsequent updates.

Google is expected to release the Android 11 stable on September 8 and with the current move of making it available to OEMs early, we expect a quick roll out to phone models worldwide.

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AnTuTu has released its mobile phone performance ranking for June 2020 based on the statistics collected in the background. The ranking is based on data collected from June 1 to June 30, 2020.

In the flagship mobile phone performance rankings, OPPO Find X2 Pro still maintains its lead with 608049 points, followed by the Mi 10 Pro, Find X2, OPPO Ace2, iQOO Neo3, Redmi K30 Pro, Realme X50 Pro player version, iQOO 3, Meizu 17 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Pro. It can be seen from this list that the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform has an absolute say in the performance ranking of flagship models.

In the mid-range mobile phone performance rankings, the MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G-powered Redmi 10X Pro won the first place with a score of 402092 points, followed by OPPO Reno3, Redmi 10X, Honor 30, nova7 Pro, Huawei Nova7, Honor 30S, Huawei Nova7 SE, and the Reno4 Pro. As can be seen from this list, in this price segment, Dimensity 820, Dimensity 1000L, Kirin 985, Kirin 820, and Snapdragon 765G all have almost similar performance level. This is reflected in the differences in the gap between the number one and number ten is less than 60,000 points.

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Recently, some Mi 10 users in the Xiaomi community filed complaints of reduction in the speaker volume level after the latest MIUI 12 development version 6.15 update. The users claimed the speaker volume on their phones were reduced compared to when the smartphones were running version 5.24.

In order to determine what was wrong, Xiaomi‘s MIUI engineers contacted the complainants and eve paid them a scheduled visit at home to compare the loudness ofthe affected models with a similar smartphon still running the previous version. The volms were discovered to still be the same. The engineers further took the phones to the company’s anechoic room and the resuts were still the same.

The loudness of each volume block was measured, and the two versions were basically identical on the 15th volume blocks. The frequency response curve of the speaker at level 12, 8 and 5 were also measured. The frequency response curves of the two versions were ascertained to be the same.

The MIUI team disclosed that the audio tuning configuration of the development version has not changed since April as attention is presented focused on MIUI 12.

One thing we can take out of this is the impressive software support that Xiaomi provides to users. It is common to see OEMs offer hardware support but for software, you only get that among the top OEMs. Not that Xiaomi is all perfect, the Mi Mix 3 5G debacle and Mi A3 controversial Android 10 update is still fresh in the minds of users of those model. But on the whole, the company is doing just fine as regards providing software support to the millions of MIUI users both in China and elsewhere.

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A lot of interesting flagships belonging to different price ranges went on sale in India and several other regions. The recent Xiaomi Mi 10 can be considered a flagship killer, while devices such as OnePlus 8 Pro and Oppo Find X2 are more expensive and they seem more like top-tier flagships. There are several kinds of flagship phones, but which one should you buy? It mostly depends on your actual needs and in this specs comparison between Oppo Find X2, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10 sold at different prices, we will try to let you understand which device is worth going for.

OPPO Find X2 vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

OPPO Find X2 gives you more choices. You can get it with either a ceramic body or a glass body paired with an aluminum frame, and in both cases, it has a premium design. It is also splash resistant with the IP54 certification. OnePlus 8 Pro has an amazing design as well, with a high screen-to-body ratio, a glass back, and an aluminum frame. Further, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Xiaomi Mi 10 is another beautiful phone just like Oppo Find X2 and OnePlus 8 Pro, but it does not offer any protection against water and dust.

Display

If you need the most advanced display, you should go either for the Oppo Find X2 or the OnePlus 8 Pro. They feature a 10-bit panel that can display up to one billion colors with the HDR10+ certification, a high 120 Hz refresh rate, and very high peak brightness. The Oppo Find X2 convinces me the most, despite it has a slightly smaller display. They all feature a high Quad HD+ resolution. The Xiaomi Mi 10 loses the battle with its average Full HD+ panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Find X2, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10 feature the best hardware you can get in 2020. They are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 native storage. Note that the Xiaomi Mi 10 only comes with 8 GB of RAM in India, you do not get the 12 GB RAM version. Given they got the same astonishing hardware department, it is essentially a draw if we talk about hardware. Instead, they feature different UIs. With the Oppo Find X2 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 you get customized user interfaces (ColorOS and MIUI, respectively), while with the OnePlus 8 Pro you get a UI closer to stock Android (Oxygen OS).

Camera

On the paper, OnePlus 8 Pro offers the most advanced cameras. It is equipped with two 48 MP sensors including an ultrawide lens, a telephoto lens with OIS and optical zoom, and a depth sensor. It also features omnidirectional autofocus. Xiaomi Mi 10 supports 8K video recording, but its camera department is inferior due to its inferior secondary sensors (it even lacks a telephoto lens). In the middle, we got the Oppo Find X2 with a 48 MP main sensor, a 13 MP telephoto lens, dual OIS, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, as well as a great 32 MP front camera.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 is the longest-lasting phone on a single charge not only because it features a bigger battery, but also because it has a more efficient display due to its lower resolution and refresh rate. It even supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging (just like the OnePlus 8 Pro). Oppo Find X2 lacks wireless charging, but it has the fastest charging technology with a 65W power.

Price

You can get the Xiaomi Mi 10 8/128 GB for Rs. 49,990 in India (€899 globally, but there are a lot of more affordable street prices), OnePlus 8 Pro 8/128 GB starts from Rs. 54,999 (€900 globally), and Oppo Find X2 costs Rs. 64,990 in its 12/256 GB configuration (about €1,000 in the global market). With the Xiaomi Mi 10, you can save a bit of money, but despite you get a longer-lasting battery, you lose the waterproof design, the amazing display you can find on Oppo Find X2 and OnePlus 8 Pro, and impressive cameras. We think it is worth spending more on the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Oppo Find X2. The former offers a more convincing rear camera and a larger battery than Find X2, while the latter has faster charging, a more attractive design, 12 GB RAM, and still amazing cameras.

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OPPO Find X2 vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Oppo Find X2

PROS

• Amazing display
• Optional ceramic design
• Fastest charging technology
• IP54 splash proof

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Wireless charging
• 8K video recording

CONS

• Inferior cameras

OnePlus 8 Pro

PROS

• Wider display
• Awesome display
• IP68 waterproof
• Great cameras
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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AnTuTu, the well-known benchmarking platform for mobile devices released the top 10 list of best performing flagship and midrange phones for April 2020. The top three in the flagship list are powered by Snapdragon 865 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro can be seen leading the pack. The list of midrange phone is led by Kirin 810 SoC powered Huawei Nova 7i.

AnTuTu’s top 10 best-performing flagship phones in April

As can be seen in the screenshot, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 10 are placed at first, second and third, respectively on AnTuTu’s list. They have scored 593,769, 582,267, and 580,027, respectively on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The Exynos 990 powered Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy 20+ 5G are placed fourth and fifth. The Snapdragon 855+ powered ROG Phone 2 by Asus is sixth followed by Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 that are fueled by Exynos 990. The ninth and tenth places are occupied by OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. Both phones feature the Snapdragon 855+. Interestingly, there is now Kirin 990 5G powered Huawei / Honor phone in the list.

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AnTuTu’s top 10 best-performing midrange phones in April

The Huawei Nova 7i is followed by Redmi Note 8 Pro in the second spot and Realme 6 in the third position. The Redmi and Realme phones are equipped with Helio G90T.  The Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9S that are fueled by Snapdragon 720G are placed on fourth and fifth positions.

The remaining five phones on the list are all equipped with Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Realme X2, Xiaomi Mi 9T, Samsung Galaxy A80, Galaxy A71, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 have made it to AnTuTu’s April list of best-performing midrange smartphones.

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After the arrival of the POCO F2 Pro, there are now three Xiaomi affordable flagships released in the global market during 2020. All of them are fueled by the same flagship chipset, all come with 5G connectivity and all can provide blazing speeds and amazing gaming experience. We are obviously talking about POCO F2 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10, and Black Shark 3. They carry different price tags, but all of them can be considered affordable flagships if we look at street prices. Here is a comparison that will help you understand the pros and cons of each device.

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Design

I personally think that the most attractive design belongs to Xiaomi Mi 10. It offers a higher screen-to-body ratio, a curved screen (despite not everyone likes it due to usability-related issues), and a less invasive camera module. But POCO F2 Pro still offers an amazing design with its notch-less display, a pop-up camera, a glass back, and an aluminum frame. Black Shark 3 is not the most elegant device out there as it has an aggressive and gaming-centric design, but it offers some interesting gaming features such as triggers and magnetic charging.

Display

Black Shark 3 and Xiaomi Mi 10 offer the same display specifications, including a 6.67-inch diagonal, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Further, they both feature powerful stereo speakers. POCO F2 Pro lacks a high refresh rate and stereo speakers. That is why Black Shark 3 and Xiaomi Mi 10 win the multimedia comparison. They are at the same level when it comes to the display, so you can choose one or the other according to your tastes.

Hardware/Software

In the hardware department, these three handsets are even more similar. All are flagship killers powered by the best Qualcomm’s chipset: the Snapdragon 865 running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. They all feature LPDDR5 RAM, but Xiaomi Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 offer up to 12 GB of RAM, while POCO F2 Pro stops at 8 GB. On the other hand, POCO F2 Pro has a slightly faster UFS 3.1 storage. But I prefer having more RAM than slightly faster storage: UFS 3.0 is enough and it is impossible to notice the difference in daily use. Given that they launched in 2020, all of these devices obviously run Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

Camera

Unfortunately, it lacks a telephoto lens and it can not be considered a top camera phone, but Xiaomi Mi 10 offers definitely better camera hardware than POCO F2 Pro and Black Shark 3. And given that the software is the same, it provides a better photo and video quality. It boasts a 108 MP main sensor that can record videos with an 8K resolution. The silver medal goes to the POCO F2 Pro: it records 8K videos as well, but with an inferior main camera and without OIS. Black Shark 3 is just a typical midrange camera phone.

Battery

The differences in battery capacities between these handsets are marginal. That is why despite it has a smaller battery, we believe that POCO F2 Pro may last more on a single charge due to its standard refresh rate. On the other hand, Black Shark 3 offers the fastest charging technology in the market with a 65W power: it is definitely more relevant. Xiaomi Mi 10 is the only which supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

POCO F2 Pro is the most affordable handset with a €499/$538 starting price globally, Black Shark 3 costs €599/$646 and Xiaomi Mi 10 goes for €879/$948 in its base variant, but it can be found at very interesting street prices. Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most advanced device due to the presence of wireless charging and better cameras, but there are no huge differences in this trio. Black Shark 3 is a definitely better device for gamers, while you can still get an awesome user experience with POCO F2 Pro, but it lacks a high refresh rate. We do not think the differences between specifications of Xiaomi Mi 10 and POCO F2 Pro justify the price difference between the two handsets.

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Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3: PRO and CONS

Poco F2 Pro

PROS

• More affordable
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Holeless, borderless and notch-less display
• 8K video recording

CONS

• Standard refresh rate
• Up to 8 GB RAM

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Great design
• Biggest battery
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

PROS

• Gaming-centric
• Stereo speakers
• Magnetic charging
• Fastest charging

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Yesterday, we compared Meizu 17 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro for pretty obvious reasons. If you are interested in the comparison of the latest top-tier flagships released by Meizu, OnePlus and Xiaomi, head to this link. Today, we decided to compare the vanilla version: Meizu 17, OnePlus 8, and Xiaomi Mi 10. If you live in China and you are looking for the best affordable flagship, currently these handsets are among the best option you can choose. This comparison will highlight the differences between their specifications.

Meizu 17 vs OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

Due to its very high screen-to-body ratio, curved screen, non-invasive camera module, a more compact body, and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front and back glasses, my favorite device when it comes to the aesthetics is the OnePlus 8. But this does not mean that its rivals are disappointing: the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a very elegant handset as well and Meizu 17 provides an original design with its horizontal camera module and very narrow bezels. But OnePlus 8 is smaller, thinner, and lighter, and this influences my preference.

Display

With Meizu 17, Xiaomi Mi 10, and OnePlus 8 Pro you get very nice displays: in each case, you get an HDR10+ compliant panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, the AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution, and high brightness. Given that Meizu 17 just went official, it is still too early and we can not test it in order to tell you which is the very best display. However, if you are evaluating these three handsets you should not focus on the displays because there are only marginal differences between their panels.

Hardware/Software

While Meizu 17 offers a faster UFS 3.1 internal storage, OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 are equipped with more RAM (up to 12 GB) in their most expensive versions. The processor is the same for all of these handsets (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), so you would not notice big differences in their performances. The operating system is what makes the difference because these devices come with different Android customizations. OnePlus and Xiaomi Mi 10 have definitely more advanced customizations than Meizu 17. In each case, you get the support to 5G connectivity thanks to a Snapdragon X55 modem paired with the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform.

Camera

Meizu 17, Xiaomi Mi 10, and OnePlus 8 are very nice camera phones, but they are far from the best camera phones out there. The most interesting is the Xiaomi Mi 10 thanks to its 108 MP main sensor supporting OIS and 8K video recording. Unfortunately, you do not get a telephoto lens supporting optical zoom with any of these devices. If you want this feature, you should go for their Pro variants.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 is equipped with a bigger battery than OnePlus 8 Pro and Meizu 17; it lasts more on a single charge. Further, unlike its two rivals, it supports both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. You even get very fast wireless charging technology with a 30W power.

Price

The price of Xiaomi Mi 10’s base configuration in China is €554/$608, OnePlus 8 starts off at €515/$565, and Meizu 17 is priced €477/$523 in its base variant. You can get more advanced variants with up to 256 GB of internal storage. Due to its bigger battery, the support of wireless charging (and reverse charging), and a great 108 MP rear camera, Xiaomi Mi 10 looks slightly more attractive than OnePlus 8 and Meizu 17. That is why, at least considering the listing prices, Xiaomi Mi 10 wins this specs comparison. Which would your choice be?

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Meizu 17 vs OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Meizu 17

PROS

• Good price
• Original design
• UFS 3.1 storage
• 5-LED flash

CONS

• Less impressive software

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Great main camera
• 8K video recording
• Wireless charging
• Reverse wireless charging
• 90 Hz display
• Biggest battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

OnePlus 8

PROS

• Thinner and lighter
• More compact
• Almost pure Android experience
• More color choices

CONS

• Less impressive cameras

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Xiaomi had previously planned to announce the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone in India at the end of March. However, it had to cancel the launch due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Today, the Chinese firm live-streamed the launch event of the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone. In February, the company had launched the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro alongside the Mi 10 handset. The company did not unveil the Pro model in the country. One of the major highlights of the Mi 10 is that it features a 108-megapixel quad camera setup. The other attractive features of the smartphone include support for 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, and fast wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 price in India

The Xiaomi Mi 10 has arrived in two variants in India such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs. 49,999 (~$661) and Rs. 54,999 (~$727), respectively in the country. Coral Green and Twilight Grey are the two color editions of the Mi 10. The first sales of the smartphone will begin on May 13 through Amazon India and Mi.com. Customers who pre-book the Mi 10 can take advantage of offers like Mi Wireless Powerbank worth Rs. 2,500 for free, no-cost EMI plans at online and offline platforms, and up to Rs. 3,000 cashback with HDFC bank cards.

Xiaomi Mi 10 specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone that features a glass rear and an aluminum frame has 162.5 x 74.8 x 9mm and it weighs 208 grams. The S-AMOLED 3D curved screen on the front is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. The size of the full HD+ resolution supporting display is 6.67 inches. The handset supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display supports a refresh rate of 90Hz and has a punch-hole at the top-left corner for the front-facing camera. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. Other features of the Mi 10’s display include HDR 10+ support, 5000000:1 high contrast ratio, 180Hz touch sampling rate, P3 wide color gamut, peak brightness of 1200nits, and TUV Rheinland certification for blue light filter.

The 7nm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with maximum clocking speeds of 2.84GHz powers the Xiaomi Mi 10. The phone ships with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. The device lacks support for microSD card slot. There is a single nano-SIM slot on the device for adding a 5G or 4G SIM. While the Mi 10 is 5G-ready, but since 5G connectivity is yet to begin in India, it will only support 4G SIM in the country.

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The Mi 10 has a 4,780mAh battery at its helm. It supports Quick Charge 4+ and USB-PD 3.0 charging protocols. The retail package of the phone ships with a 30W fast charger. The smartphone also supports 30W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging. For regulating the internal temperature of the device, it features a vapor chamber liquid cooling technology. The MIUI 11 based Android 10 SO runs on the device.

Upfront, the Xiaomi Mi 10 has a 20-megapixel ultra-clear selfie snapper that comes with features like palm shutter, HDR, screen flash, AI beautify, AI portrait mode, AI scene detection, 30fps video recording, and more. The AI quad camera on the backside of the Mi 10 is led by an OIS assisted 108-megapixel ultra-clear primary sensor by Samsung. The setup also includes a 123-degree 13-megapixel superwide lens, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The rear camera supports plenty of features such as dual-LED flash, HDR, AI scene detection, AI beautify, AI portrait mode, AI smart slimming, Pro mode, movie frame, up to 8K video recording, and 720p / 1080p slow-motion video recording at 120fps.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is fitted with dual 1216 super-linear speakers for stereo output. The Multi Link feature on the device lets Mi 10 users to connect to Wi-Fi and 5G/4G networks simultaneously for stronger connectivity. The other features of the Mi 10 are Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, and USB-C. It lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack.

What’s your opinion on the Xiaomi Mi 10? Share your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Update: Xiaomi India has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 10 will go official in India on May 8.

Original story…

Xiaomi India had previously planned to unveil the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone on March 31. However, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese firm decided to cancel its launch. The company has now once again started teasing on the arrival of the Mi 10. Probably, the Xiaomi Mi 10 may go official in India at same point after the lockdown is removed.

#Xiaomi #108MP #Mi10

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 30, 2020

Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain released a new teaser on Twitter that highlights 108-megapixel camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10. Jain’s tweet from previous month had stated the company intends to launch the Mi 10 once the lockdown is over. He had also stated through another tweet the company will adopt a different pricing model for the Mi 10 due to factors like direct import, higher GST and depreciating Rupee value.

Mi fans, we've worked very hard to bring this #108MP flagship experience to India.

However, I want to add that we may have a different pricing model for this flagship due to (a) direct import (b) higher GST (c) depreciating ₹. Will keep everyone posted.#Xiaomi #108MPIsHere https://t.co/HkMRftpyuz

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 18, 2020

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Xiaomi Mi 10 specifications

Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone along with the more advanced Mi 10 Pro phone in China in February. The handset has a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED punch-hole display that supports full HD+ resolution. The screen offers 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers the device with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage of up to 512 GB.

The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the MI 10. Its quad camera setup has a 108-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. There is a 4,780mAh battery inside the Mi 10. The handset supports 30W fast charging, 30W fast wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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While increasing the prices of its top-tier flagships, OnePlus never forgets to launch a more affordable vanilla version of their lineup for smart buyers and for those who want to save money while still getting a high-end phone. OnePlus 8 is a perfect flagship killer and it has nothing to envy to the most expensive phones under most of the aspects. But is it the best flagship killer out there or there are devices with a higher value for money? In order to let you gather all the info in regard and establish this, after comparing it to the Huawei Nova 7 and the Honor 30, we decided to compare it with Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro.

OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

Design

OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 have a punch-hole design, while Redmi K30 Pro comes with a holeless display and a motorized pop-up camera. In each case, you get an aluminum frame and a glass back. But the OnePlus 8 is the only which offers protection against dust and water: it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. Which device has the best look? With its higher screen-to-body ratio Xiaomi Mi 10 and its curved display are very impressive, but OnePlus 8 has a curved screen as well and it is even more compact due to its smaller display. The Redmi K30 Pro is holeless, but it has a flat display and slightly thicker bezels. Further, it has a bigger round-shaped camera module on the back, not a great solution for a minimalistic look.

Display

Unlike most of the last-generation flagships, Redmi K30 Pro does not support a high refresh rate but it comes with a standard 60 Hz rate. That is why OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 look more interesting with their 90 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 are very close in terms of display quality and we recommend both if you need a good viewing experience. But there are flagships with better displays, keep that in mind. However, we are still talking about high-end OLED panels. Xiaomi Mi 10 has a wider 6.67-inch diagonal, while OnePlus 8 is more compact. But both the devices come with a single punch hole.

Hardware/Software

With OnePlus 8, Xiaomi Mi 10, and Redmi K30 Pro, you get very similar performances. All of them are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, so you get the best chipset in the Android world released in 2020. Further, they all come with LPPDR5 RAM. Redmi K30 Pro has a faster UFS 3.1 native storage (if we exclude the base variant with 128 GB of UFS 3.0 storage), but it offers less RAM in its top configuration. While Redmi K30 Pro stops at 8 GB of RAM, with OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 you get up to 12 GB of RAM. We believe the OnePlus 8 may offer slightly higher performance due to the amazing software optimization of its Oxygen OS, but we are only talking about marginal differences.

Camera

Unlike the Redmi K30 Pro, OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 lack a telephoto sensor. But despite that, they are still better camera phones due to their better main sensors. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is definitely the most impressive with its 108 MP main sensor supporting OIS and 8K video recording. Then we got the OnePlus 8 with its 48 MP triple camera including a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Redmi K30 Pro comes right after with a pretty nice camera but far from high-end camera phones.

Battery

The biggest battery belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10: a 4780 mAh unit. But Redmi K30 Pro should offer a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios because its display does not support a 90 Hz refresh rate which consumes more energy. However, we still prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 since it supports both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while you can only charge the OnePlus 8 and the Redmi K30 Pro by cable.

Price

OnePlus 8 debuted in China with a €522/$565 starting price (€699 globally). Xiaomi Mi 10 is priced €560/$606 in China, and Redmi K30 Pro starts from €499/$540. OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 offer a better experience than Redmi K30 Pro. But at least on the paper, we prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to the presence of wireless charging technology, a bigger battery, and an amazing camera.

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OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• Faster charging tech
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Affordable price

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Great main camera
• 8K video recording
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse wireless charging
• 90 Hz display
• Biggest battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

OnePlus 8

PROS

• IP68 waterproof
• Stereo speakers
• 90 Hz display
• More compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Are you looking for the best affordable flagship? If so, you should learn everything about Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro. They offer an incredibly high quality-price ratio as they pack flagship-class specifications but they cost up to half of the most expensive flagship out there. If you need the highest performance alongside other high-end specifications, you do not necessarily need a top-tier flagship and you can save a lot of money by purchasing one of these handsets. This is a specs comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro which will help you to understand which of these devices is the closest one to your needs.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Huawei P40 vs Realme X50 Pro

Design

Glass backs, aluminum frames, a punch-hole display, and a premium design: that is what you get with Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro. Huawei P40 has a more compact size and it is the only to offer dust and splash protection with its IP53 certification. But in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most beautiful with its curved edge-to-edge display, a single punch hole in the screen and a smaller camera module on the back, as well as a higher screen-to-body ratio. Do you prefer having the best look or a compact phone with a higher build quality?

Display

On the display side, it is a very close fight between Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10. In each case, you get a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display supporting a high 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ standard. Two great devices for gaming and multimedia, especially if you consider that they both come with stereo speakers. Unfortunately, they do not have the best displays you can currently get on a phone, but they still offer amazing panels. The Huawei P40 has a smaller and inferior display: it is an average AMOLED panel with a standard refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Thanks to the presence of a Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 are actually able to provide higher performance. The chipset is simply more powerful than the Kirin 990 found on the Huawei P40. Further, there is more RAM since Huawei P40 only comes with 6 or 8 GB of RAM. On the other hand, you can expand the internal storage of the Huawei P40, while Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 do not have an expansion slot. The operating system installed is Android 10 customized by proprietary user interfaces.

Camera

The most impressive rear camera department is the one found on the Huawei P40. It includes a 50 MP main sensor with RYYB filter, a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide lens and dual OIS. But Xiaomi Mi 10 is still a pretty nice camera phone: it lacks a telephoto sensor, but it has an amazing 108 MP main lens that can record 8K videos. Realme X50 Pro wins the front camera comparison since it sports a dual setup including an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. But despite including a telephoto lens, the photo quality provided by the rear cameras can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Huawei P40.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 is the king of battery life with a huge 4780 mAh battery (even bigger than Mi 10 Pro). It is also the only phone from this trio to support wireless charging (with one of the fastest wireless charging technology due to a 30W power) and reverse wireless charging. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro supports the fastest wired charging technology with a 65W power.

Price

Realme X50 Pro went global with a €599/$651 starting price, Xiaomi Mi 10 starts from €899/$978, and Huawei P40 costs €799/$869 in its base variant. While Realme X50 Pro offers the highest value for money, Xiaomi Mi 10 has the most advanced specs sheet. But if you need the best camera phone, then Huawei P40 is the guy.

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Huawei P40 vs Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Affordable price
• Fastest charging technology
• Great performance
• Ultrawide front camera

CONS

• Inferior rear cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P40

PROS

• More compact
• Splash resistant
• 3D facial recognition
• Great cameras

CONS

• Inferior display

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Until now, Xiaomi and brands connected to the company launched three affordable flagship smartphones series in 2020. We decided to compare them in order to clear all the doubts regarding their specifications and tell you which one is worth buying. One is Xiaomi Mi 10, which is the vanilla version of the main Xiaomi’s flagship lineup. Then we saw the Redmi K30 Pro series and for this comparison, we chose the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom that is the most advanced version of the K30 lineup. Last but not least, the gaming phone Black Shark 3. Here you will learn the differences between these handsets as well as their strong and weak points.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Design

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom come with very elegant and premium designs. The former sports a punch-hole display, while the latter has a notch-less and holeless screen thanks to the presence of a pop-up selfie camera. Both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame. But I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to its amazing curved display, its very high screen-to-body ratio and its very minimal glass back sporting a smaller camera module. Black Shark 3 is a gaming-centric device with a gaming-centric design, so its aesthetics are specifically targeted to gamers, who get useful shoulder buttons and LED lights.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 are equipped with more advanced displays compared to the Redmi K30 Pro. The two flagships have two displays with the same specifications, including HDR10+ and a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, as well as the Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution. Redmi K30 Pro Zoom has HDR10+ as well, but unfortunately, it lacks a high refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

With all of these devices, you get the amazing Snapdragon 865 chipset by Qualcomm, despite their price is not excessive. On the paper, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom looks better since it sports UFS 3.1 native storage and up to 512 GB of internal storage. But the advanced cooling system of the Black Shark 3 and its gaming-centric features make it more interesting for power users. However, there will be only marginal differences in the performances of these three handsets. Android 10 and MIUI 11 are installed out of the box on all of these flagships.

Camera

If you need the most advanced camera, just do not go for the Black Shark 3. It lacks a high-end main camera and a telephoto sensor, so it simply not an impressive camera phone. Xiaomi Mi 10 has the most awesome main sensor with a 108 MP resolution, but the OIS-enabled 64 MP sensor found on the Redmi K30 Pro is supported by a better secondary sensor: we are talking about a telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom (absent on the Mi 10).

Battery

With the Xiaomi Mi 10, you get a bigger battery, but we suppose that Redmi K30 Pro Zoom will last more since it lacks a 90 Hz refresh rate. However, we still recommend the Xiaomi Mi 10 because of the marginal difference and the support to both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Black Shark 3 does not support wireless charging, but it has the fastest wired charging technology and it supports magnetic charging, which is very comfortable during gaming sessions.

Price

We will refer to the Chinese prices since China is the only country in which all of these phones are available. Redmi K30 Pro Zoom base is CNY 3,799 ($535), Xiaomi Mi 10 starts at 4299 Yuan ($610), and Black Shark 3 is priced at CNY 3,499 ($496) for the base variant. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison. As a casual user, I would go for the Xiaomi Mi 10 since it offers a better display than Redmi K30 Pro Zoom, a better camera than Black Shark 3 and wireless charging which is not present on both its rivals. But for gamers who do not care about high photo quality, Black Shark 3 is actually a better option. More or less, Redmi K30 Pro can be considered a Xiaomi Mi 10 with an inferior display and more interesting cameras.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro Zoom

PROS

• Nice cameras
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Holeless display
• Up to 512 GB internal storage

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Great design
• Biggest battery
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

PROS

• Gaming-centric
• Stereo speakers
• Magnetic charging
• Good price

CONS

• Design is not for all

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Every time new flagships series get released, everyone looks at the Pro versions and a lot of people do not understand that vanilla versions have a way higher value for money and they can be enough for their needs. That may be the case of Huawei P40, Oppo Find X2 and Xiaomi Mi 10. If you do not need the most impressive camera ever and a few other special features such as a waterproof design and wireless charging, they can let you save a lot of money while still being the perfect devices for you. But which is the best device for your needs from this trio? Through this comparison, we will try to give you the answer to this question.

Huawei P40 vs Oppo Find X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

Oppo Find X2 is one step forward when it comes to the aesthetics, at least in its ceramic variant. Besides offering a very high screen-to-body ratio and a camera module comprising all the camera elements, the device has a ceramic back and it is also splash resistant with the IP54 certification. While Oppo Find X2 offers a more premium design, Huawei P40 has a more compact body. With its smaller display, it is much easier for one-handed use and to keep in a pocket. But its huge camera module and its big punch hole are not the best solutions to make a beautiful phone. Xiaomi Mi 10 sits in the middle but unlike the Huawei P40 and the Oppo Find X2 it does not offer any protection against dust and water.

Display

Oppo Find X2 is one of the best smartphones for display quality. It has exactly the same panel as the Oppo Find X2 Pro and it is superior to both Huawei P40 and Xiaomi Mi 10 by a huge margin. It offers a high Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 240 Hz touch-sampling rate, up to 800 nits brightness, HDR and complete DCI-P3 gamut. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi 10 boasting a 90 Hz refresh rate, a 180 Hz touch-sampling rate, and HDR10+. Huawei P40 is disappointing if we compare its display to Xiaomi Mi 10 and Oppo Find X2, but it has a more compact size.

Hardware/Software

With the Oppo Find X2 and Xiaomi Mi 10, you get a better chipset: the Snapdragon 865 paired with a Snapdragon X55 which is an external 5G modem supporting both sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave. You even get exactly the same memory configurations, so you should not notice big differences in performance. What differs is the software side, but excellent software in both cases. The ColorOS 7 contains several improvements and new features compared to the sixth version, and the MIUI 11 is amazing as well. Huawei P40 has a less performing chipset and less RAM, and it does not come with Google services out of the box.

Camera

If we talk about the camera we still can not give you a definitive verdict since we still did not test all the cameras. While Xiaomi Mi 10 might offer better capabilities at video recording, Oppo Find X2 and Huawei P40 may actually give you a better overall experience. But specs on the paper are not enough to judge the overall quality of these devices like camera phones.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 is the winner of the battery comparison since it packs a way bigger 4780 mAh battery which should last a lot more on a single charge. It is also the only to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. On the other hand, Oppo Find X2 has the fastest wired charging technology with a power of 65W. The phone is able to go from 0 to 100 percent in just 38 minutes.

Price

Huawei P40 and Xiaomi Mi 10 have a starting price of €800 globally, Oppo Find X2 will cost €999 (12/256 GB). There is not a definitive winner of this comparison, but I would not go for the Huawei P40 for that price. Oppo Find X2 is my favorite one due to its amazing display and fastest charging technology, as well as an amazing triple camera. But Xiaomi Mi 10 will offer a longer battery life and wireless charging, so it is still a valid handset.

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

Oppo Find X2

PROS

• Amazing display
• Fastest charging technology
• Great design
• Splash resistant
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fastest wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P40

PROS

• More compact
• Splash resistant
• 3D facial recognition
• Great cameras

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 series, its tenth-anniversary flagship for the global market. The series is comprised of the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. The company says the series has been highly successful since they were launched in China last month. The major highlight of the device is the camera and the presentation focused a great deal on the camera configuration on both models. Xiaomi equally announced a third model- a more affordable Mi 10 Lite 5G powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset.

Some of the amazing features that the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro cameras boast of includes 8 video shooting which delivers better quality. The Mi 10 series equally offers impressive portrait shots, a ShootSteady mode to aid stability of video shoot. There is also a Pro mode and wider capture which corrects distortion.

Xiaomi says the major difference between the Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10’s cameras is that the Mi 10 Pro features high-end optical and digital zoom capabilities. The zoom ranges from 10x hybrid zoom to 50x digital zoom. One other feature which Xiaomi unveiled on the Mi 10 series is the hardware flicker sensor. The sensor will make capturing a picture or video from a TV easier and clear. It is difficult to do this presently without some form of distortions because the shutter speed of the camera and refraction rate of the TV doesn’t match. The hardware flicker sensor detects the refraction rate and automatically adjusts the shutter speed in order to deliver a clear shot.

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro designs are also an interesting aspect of the device. Apart from the camera sensors that differ, both the Mi 10 and Pro model have an identical design. This includes a four curved-edge back panel as well as a punch-hole camera located at the top left corner.

Both models pack a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro model features a JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) of less than 0.55. The peak brightness on both the panels reach 1200 nits with a contrast of 5,000,000:1. The models are equipped with dual front and rear light sensors to improve the automatic brightness adjustment on both the devices in order to ensure that the phone’s brightness is controlled well offering a pleasant viewing experience, indoors as well as outdoors.

As you already know, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are both powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM. You can scoop more details about the memory versions and others from our China launch article from here.

Pricing & Availability

The Mi 10 starts at 799 Euros while the Mi 10 Pro comes with a starting price of 999 Euros. The models will be available across Europe starting from April 7 in France, Italy, Germany while it will go on sale in Belgium and the Netherlands on April 15. The models come in four amazing colour options – Alpine White, Solstice Grey, Twilight Grey and Coral Green.

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Xiaomi has several affordable flagships and high-end phones sold at very interesting prices in its portfolio. The latest one launched is the Redmi K30 Pro: one of the most affordable smartphones equipped with the best Qualcomm’s chipset. Right before, Xiaomi released the Mi 10, another affordable flagship. Which one to choose between the two flagship killers? Is it worth giving a chance to Xiaomi’s most recent flagships or the latest 2019 high-end camera phone Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is enough for your needs? We will try to answer these questions with an in-depth specs comparison between Redmi K30 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Design

My favourite design is the one of the Xiaomi Mi 10. It has a display with curved edge and a punch-hole selfie camera, as well as the most narrow bezels. Further, its rear side is elegant and minimalistic, compared to the Redmi K30 Pro. Since it has a notch-less and holeless display thanks to its pop-up selfie camera, the second place goes to the Redmi K30 Pro, despite the huge circular camera module on the rear side. But Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still a pretty beautiful device with its curved display, high screen-to-body ratio and non-invasive camera module.

Display

Besides coming with a more elegant look (at least in my opinion), Xiaomi Mi 10 also boasts the most impressive display. It is a flagship-class HDR10+ compliant AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a high 90 Hz refresh rate, a 180 Hz touch-sampling rate, and high DCI-P3 coverage. Right after it, we got the Redmi K30 Pro which still comes with HDR10+ and boasts a complete DCI-P3 gamut, but it lacks a high refresh rate. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has an inferior panel to both Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10, but its display is still great since it provides a high image quality thanks to HDR10 and DCI-P3 gamut. In each case, you get an AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

It is a close fight between Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10. Both are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 that is the best chipset ever launched by Qualcomm. It supports 5G thanks to an external dual-mode Snapdragon X55 modem. While Redmi K30 Pro has a faster UFS 3.1 native storage, Xiaomi Mi 10 offers more RAM (12 GB) in its most expensive configuration. Given the marginal difference between UFS 3.0 and UFS 3.1, the 12/256 GB configuration of the Xiaomi Mi 10 wins. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has just a midrange chipset: the Snapdragon 730G, but it still provides great performance, including the GPU. The Mi Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie, while Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro offer Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Finally, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes a gold medal: it is the best camera phone of the trio. The main sensor of the rear camera is the same as the Xiaomi Mi 10, but the secondary sensors are superiors. The handset includes a dual telephoto lens with optical zoom up to 5x, a 20 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP dedicated macro camera, so it boasts a Penta-camera setup. Xiaomi Mi 10 provides a stunning photo quality, but unfortunately, it lacks a telephoto sensor, replaced by a standard depth sensor, a macro camera, and an ultrawide lens. Even the Redmi K30 Pro has a telephoto sensor, but unlike its rivals, it does not have a 108 MP main camera; instead, it comes with a 64 MP sensor supporting OIS.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has the biggest battery and it should also have lower energy consumption thanks to the absence of 5G, so longer battery life. But Xiaomi Mi 10 still comes with a very nice 4780 mAh battery and it is the only to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, so do not underestimate it. The 4700 mAh battery of the Redmi K30 Pro should let it be at the same level as the Xiaomi Mi 10; note that Redmi K30 Pro may have a lower energy consumption than Xiaomi Mi 10 because it does not have a 90 Hz display draining more battery.

Price

The starting prices of Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 in China are about €390 and about €530, respectively. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is known as the Mi CC9 Pro in China and it starts from $399, while it is currently available for less than €400 globally. Xiaomi Mi 10 has a lower value for money, but it is the winner of this comparison since it features wireless charging, a better display, and best performance. But if you do not need a 90 Hz display, an astonishing camera, and wireless charging, Redmi K30 Pro is enough for you. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 lacks 5G and it has midrange-class hardware, but it actually offers the best photo quality, the biggest battery, and the most affordable price.

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• Good price
• UFS 3.1 storage
• 5G

CONS

• Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome performance
• 5G
• Wireless charging
• Better display

CONS

• Costlier

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Best cameras
• Biggest battery
• Good price
• More compact

CONS

• No 5G
• Midrange hardware

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Xiaomi‘s latest Mi 10 flagship has reportedly been certified by US media-services provider and production company Netflix. This was announced today on Weibo by Zhang Guoquan, director of Xiaomi’s mobile phone system software department. He also disclosed that the Mi 10 series features support for HD video and HDR10 streaming format in addition to Dolby vision.

According to Zhang, Xiaomi had to end the Mi 10 to Netflix for testing in order to implement the function. Since Netflix is not openly accessible in China due to local restrictions, the feature wasn’t mentioned during the launch but the Chinese version equally has the feature onboard.

Netflix is best known for its subscription-based streaming service which offers online streaming of a library of films and television programs, including those produced in-house. The firm boasts of over 148 million paid subscriptions worldwide. HD compatible devices like the Mi 10 can be used to play high-definition Netflix videos.

Netflix offers users three streaming plans with different packages and video quality. The Basic streaming plan is available for a monthly fee of $8.99 and has the least features. This package can only be used on a single device at a time and offers just standard definition (SD) video quality. The second plan is called Standard streaming plan and costs $12.99 monthly. With this plan, you get the liberty to view contents on two screens and in high definition (HD) which is awesome quality.

The third streaming package is the Premium streaming plan offered for $15.99 per month. The plan gives you the liberty to view different contents on four screens at the same time. The video quality is in either HD or 4K Ultra HD, if available.

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Vivo NEX 3S 5G is official: the upgraded version of the revolutionary NEX 3 just debuted as a very interesting affordable flagship and it will go on sale on March 14 in China. But the competition is very fierce when it comes to affordable flagships: is the Vivo NEX 3S 5G really the best choice for the money asked? We think there is no better way to know it than comparing it to the best affordable Chinese flagships unveiled in the most recent period. And we are talking about Oppo Find X2 and Xiaomi Mi 10, two devices with amazing specifications that will not carry the highest prices in the market. Below you can find an in-depth specs comparison.

Vivo NEX 3S 5G vs Oppo Find X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

The presence of a Waterfall FullView, notch-less and holeless display would definitely let me go for the Vivo NEX 3S 5G if I had to choose the device with the most amazing design. But let’s explain those three terms better. The Waterfall display of the NEX 3S 5G is a display with extremely curved edges reaching almost 90 degrees: thanks to this solution, not only the phone provides a very high screen-to-body ratio, but it also replaces the physical buttons with a side touch technology. Further, it is a display without notch and holes since the phone sports a motorized pop-up camera. When it comes to the whole body of the devices, I personally prefer the Oppo Find X2 since it comes in a ceramic version and it is splash proof and dust resistant with the IP54 certification. I would not go for the Xiaomi Mi 10 at all.

Display

Oppo Find X2 is equipped with the king of displays: a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a high Quad HD+ resolution, a high 120 Hz refresh rate and a high 240 Hz touch sampling rate, a very high brightness and an amazing color accuracy (100% DCI-P3 coverage and 0.8 JNCD certified). The silver medal goes to the Xiaomi Mi 10 sporting a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, Vivo NEX 3S 5G does not provide a high refresh rate, but it has a wide 6.89-inch panel which is even HDR10+ compliant, so still a great display. But obviously, Oppo Find X2 wins the comparison.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Find X2, Vivo NEX 3S 5G, and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G are all powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset supporting dual-mode 5G connectivity and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Vivo NEX 3S 5G is slightly more advanced because it packs a UFS 3.1 internal storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Oppo Find X2 come with UFS 3.0 storage. But this does not mean Vivo NEX 3S 5G will automatically offer the highest performance as software optimization will play an important role here. Android 10 is installed out of the box and highly-customized by ColorOS 7, Funtouch OS 10 and MIUI 11, respectively.

Camera

While Xiaomi Mi 10 offers the most impressive main sensor in its quad rear camera, it does not offer so much when it comes to secondary sensors. Well, it can record 8K videos, but unlike Oppo Find X2, it lacks a telephoto lens. On the paper, I personally prefer the Oppo Find X2 due to the presence of a telephoto lens and a 64 MP main sensor (both supporting OIS), as well as a higher-end selfie camera. Vivo NEX 3S 5G is inferior to both: despite coming with a telephoto sensor, it does not support OIS, either for the main sensor of its triple camera. Further, the main sensor is a midrange-class Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1.

Battery

The battery is one of the strongest points of Xiaomi Mi 10: despite being a more affordable version, it has an even bigger battery than Mi 10 Pro with a huge 4780 mAh capacity, and it will probably last a lot more than Oppo Find X2 and Vivo NEX 3S 5G. Further, unlike its two rivals, it features both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Vivo NEX 3S 5G comes right after in terms of battery life, while Oppo Find X2 has the fastest charging technology.

Price

Oppo Find X2 starts from €701/$792 in China, Vivo NEX 3S 5G will be priced €630/$712 in its base variant, and Xiaomi Mi 10’s listing price will be just €530/$599 for the base variant. If we exclude battery life, Oppo Find X2 is way superior to Vivo NEX 3S 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G in terms of overall specifications. So if you want the best phone, you should go for it unless you need a very long battery life: in that case, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G is a more convincing device. Vivo NEX 3S 5G offers the most impressive aesthetics and a bigger display, but it lacks a flagship camera and a high refresh rate that is the trending feature of the moment.

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Vivo NEX 3S 5G vs Oppo Find X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Oppo Find X2

PROS

• Amazing display
• Fastest charging technology
• Great cameras
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Vivo NEX 3S 5G

PROS

• Wider waterfall display
• Holeless display
• UFS 3.1 storage

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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After the delay caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, Oppo launched its new lineup of flagship smartphones, and just like the flagship lineup launched in 2020 by Samsung and Xiaomi, it includes more than a phone. The “affordable” variant is the Oppo Find X2. After comparing the Find X2 Pro with the most advanced flagship launched by Samsung and Xiaomi, in this article, we decided to compare their affordable variants. Here is a specs comparison between Oppo Find X2, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10.

Oppo Find X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

Independently from the device, you always get a premium design with a glass back and an aluminum frame. Samsung Galaxy S20+ is more interesting in terms of build quality because, besides providing the Gorilla Glass 6 protection front and back, it is also a waterproof phone with the IP68 certification. In my personal opinion, Oppo Find X2 is definitely more attractive with its smaller camera module and its ceramic body (only in the Ceramic Black color variant), but it is just splash resistant. Xiaomi Mi 10 does not provide any certification against dust and water, but it has a very minimalistic and beautiful design.

Display

Due to the presence of a high 120 Hz refresh rate, a high 240 Hz touch sampling rate, an amazing color accuracy, and a very high resolution, our favorite display panel is the one found on the Oppo Find X2. It is likely one of the best panels ever made and on the paper, it looks more convincing than the still amazing display of the Samsung Galaxy S20+. The Galaxy S20+ takes second place, while Xiaomi Mi 10 loses the comparison again due to a lower resolution and a lower refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Each of these devices is fueled by the same processor, with the exception of the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ coming with an Exynos 990 chipset. Even the RAM is the same in the top-end configuration, while Samsung Galaxy S20+ doubles the internal storage to 512 GB in its most advanced variant, compared to its rivals. Further, it is the only with expandable internal storage (you can expand the storage through a micro SD slot). In each case, you can find Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

At least until we test each of these devices thoroughly, it will be hard to establish which one provides the best photo quality. Despite the presence of a 108 MP main sensor on the Xiaomi Mi 10, Oppo Find X2 and Samsung Galaxy S20+ look more convincing due to better secondary sensors. On the paper, Samsung Galaxy S20+ is more interesting with a quad camera including a 64 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 12 MP main sensor with OIS. But you should not underestimate the 48 MP triple camera of the Oppo Find X2.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 has a bigger battery and, given that it also comes with a lower display resolution and a lower refresh rate, we believe it will last more on a single charge. Oppo Find X2 features the fastest charging technology, but unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20+, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 launched in China with a €530/$606 starting price, Samsung Galaxy S20+ costs €999/$999 globally, and Oppo Find X2 will sell for €999 globally as well. It will surely have a higher value for money, but Xiaomi Mi 10 is an inferior device to Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Oppo Find X2. For some kinds of users, on the paper, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ may look more complete than Oppo Find X2 since it has some special features such as IP68 certification and wireless charging which you do not get on the Oppo Find X2. On the other hand, the Find X2 offers faster charging speeds and an awesome display, so we can not say that it is inferior to the Samsung Galaxy S20+. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Oppo Find X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Oppo Find X2

PROS

• Amazing display
• Fastest charging technology
• Good cameras
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No wireless charging

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Great design
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Inferior display

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• IP68 waterproof
• Great display
• eSIM

CONS

• Price

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