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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Xiaomi‘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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Xiaomi and Realme released amazing value for money mid-rangers in 2021. If you need the mid-ranger with the highest value for money, there are very high chances that you should opt for one of these two brands. In the midrange segment, Realme came up with the Narzo 30 Pro 5G delivering amazing specifications under every aspect, despite its affordable price tag. Its direct rival is the Xiaomi Mi 10i which has a lot in common with the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and is sold in the same price range. This specs comparison will try to tell you which is the best between these two 5G best-buys.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10i

Design

Do you prefer a modern look or premium materials? With the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, you get a more modern design, as well as a more compact body. But the Xiaomi Mi 10i has more premium materials as it comes with a glass back instead of the classic polycarbonate which is often found on affordable phones including Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G. I like the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G because its camera module is less invasive; further, it is a lighter phone. Both the handsets feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a pretty thick body due to their big batteries.

Display

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G are equipped with IPS panels: they are not bad panels, but they are far from the AMOLED displays you can find in the midrange segment in terms of image quality. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is slightly more interesting because it has the HDR10 certification providing a richer image quality, especially on streaming platforms. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G have a 120 Hz refresh rate (very good for gamers since they got a smoother viewing experience and more reactivity) and a Full HD+ resolution. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has a slightly higher typical brightness. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has stereo speakers, while Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has mono speakers.

Specs & Software

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G are more or less at the same level if we talk about the hardware department. The Snapdragon 750G found on the Xiaomi Mi 10i is slightly more powerful than the Dimensity 800U of the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, but the latter is built with a better 7 nm production process and it should guarantee a lower energy consumption. The memory configurations are the same: 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of native storage which you can furtherly expand through a micro SD slot, but the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has faster UFS 2.2 storage instead of UFS 2.1. Unfortunately, both the phones run Android 10 out of the box despite they were released in 2021.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is a superior camera phone because it has a better main camera: we are talking about a great 108 MP main sensor which is still a midrange camera despite its resolution, but it is way better than the 48 MP camera found on the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G. It also has an additional 2 MP sensor for depth calculation. These handsets can record videos with a resolution up to 4K and they are equipped with a 16 MP front camera for selfies.

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Battery

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and, given that its processor is built with a 7 nm production process, it lasts more on a single charge in a lot of scenarios. With the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G, you get faster charging but a smaller battery.

Price

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is priced at Rs. 16,300 / $220 in India, while Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G starts from Rs. 21,999 / $295. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is a superior phone because it has stereo speakers and better cameras, but with the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, you can get a higher value for money without facing a lot of compromises.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

PRO

• Bigger battery
• More compact
• Lighter

CONS

• Inferior main camera

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G

PRO

• Stereo speakers
• Superior main camera
• Faster charging
• Glass back
• HDR10
• IR blaster

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Samsung started releasing incredible battery phones. We are not talking about good battery phones with 5000 mAh like the concurrence, but devices with mammoth 7000 mAh batteries that can even provide four days of battery life on a single charge with moderate usage. The handsets we are talking about are the Samsung Galaxy F62 and the Samsung Galaxy M51. Unfortunately, they do not have 5G connectivity, but their battery life is amazing. Here is a comparison between these two battery phones in which we also brought the Xiaomi Mi 10i just in case you are looking for a 5G battery phone in the same price range.

Samsung Galaxy F62 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G

Design

The most attractive design is offered by the Samsung Galaxy F62, in my honest opinion. The phone has a less invasive camera module with the same color as the rear cover. But unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G, it does not come with a glass back. The Gorilla Glass 5 rear side of the Xiaomi Mi 10i provides a more premium feel. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is a thinner phone. None of these devices has a premium design, unlike flagship phones, but they are not disappointing in terms of aesthetics.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy F62 and the Galaxy M52 have the same display: a 6.7-inch panel with the Super AMOLED Plus technology and a Full HD+ resolution. It is actually a better display than Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G and it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G provides a higher 120 Hz refresh rate which is great for gamers and it has the HDR10 certification for better image quality on streaming services.

Specs & Software

If you need the best performance, then you should go for the Samsung Galaxy F62. Despite not being powered by a Qualcomm chipset, it has a more powerful SoC: the Exynos 9825. But unfortunately, you do not get 5G connectivity with the Galaxy F62. If you want 5G, you must choose the Xiaomi Mi 10i equipped with a Snapdragon 750G SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and UFS 2.2 native storage. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is actually more powerful than the Galaxy M51.

Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has the best main camera: a 108 MP sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture. The Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M52 feature better secondary sensors (ultrawide, macro, and depth) and they have the same camera departments. They also come with better selfie cameras.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M51 pack the same huge 7000 mAh battery, and the battery life should be similar. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a smaller battery and a shorter battery life, but it charges faster.

Price

The starting prices of the Samsung Galaxy F62 and Samsung Galaxy M51 are €270/$320 and €320/$379. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G starts from just €250/$296. If we consider the whole specs sheets, Samsung Galaxy F62 is the best one especially due to its powerful chipset. Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a better camera and 5G, but a smaller battery and an inferior display to both its rivals.

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Samsung Galaxy F62 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy F62

PROs

• Huge battery
• AMOLED display
• Powerful chipset
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No 5G

Samsung Galaxy M51

PROs

• Huge battery
• AMOLED display
• Reverse charging
• Lighter

CONS

• No 5G

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G

PROs

• 120 Hz refresh rate
• 5G
• Thinner design
• Great main camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery
• IPS display

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Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G smartphone in India. It is the newest addition to the Mi 10 series, which includes phones like Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro. While these models are powered by Snapdragon 865, the Xiaomi Mi 10i is equipped with a mid-range chipset with 5G capabilities. Some other highlights of the smartphone include a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display and a 108-megapixel quad camera setup.

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G specifications and features

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has an IPS LCD panel of 6.67 inches. The FHD+ screen offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, 450nits brightness, HDR10, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The punch-hole screen and the rear shell of the device are blessed with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It weighs 215 grams, and it measures 165.4 x 76.8 x 9mm. The Mi 10 5G is an IP53 rated device that comes with a water-repellent coating.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel with EIS. It can shoot 30fps 1080p videos and 120fps slow-motion videos. There is a round-shaped camera module on the backside. It features the brand-new Samsung ISOCELL HM2 108-megapixel camera as the primary shooter. It is the second-generation lens that succeeds the 108-megapixel shooter found on the other Mi 10 series smartphones. The main camera of the Mi 10i 5G is coupled with an 8-megapixel superwide lens with a FOV of 120 degrees, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. With dual native ISO and 9-in-1 pixel binning technology available for the main camera, the Mi 10i 5G promises better photography results in dim light conditions. It supports up to 30fps 4K video recording and 960fps slow-motion video shooting.

The Snapdragon 750G chipset that tags along with Adreno 619 graphics powers the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. The SoC is accompanied by up to 8 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is a shared SIM slot onboard for adding a microSD card to the device. The Mi 10i 5G has built-in 11 temperature sensors on the rear side for modulating on-device temperature. In addition, its internal temperature is regulated by means of the inbuilt cooling system.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G comes preinstalled with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The device is backed by a 4,820mAh battery that is coupled with 33W fast charging. The handset comes with a host of other features like dual SIM support, 4G/5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, USB-C, IR blaster, Hi-Res Audio support, stereo speakers, a linear motor for in-game vibrations, Widevine L1 support, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Last, it also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i is a modified version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. Both phones have identical specs, but they only differ in the main camera department. The Mi 10 Lite has a 64-megapixel primary camera, whereas the Mi 10i gets the new 108-megapixel lens. Also, the Mi 10i is already available in China with a different moniker of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G price in India

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G:

• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 20,999 (~$287)
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 21,999 (~$300)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 23,999 (~$328)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G can be purchased in three colors such as Midnight Black, Atlantic Blue, and Pacific Sunrise. The Chinese firm will be starting with the sales of the smartphone from 12 PM on Jan. 8 through Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home. Amazon India will be giving early access to Prime subscribers through the Prime Day sale on Jan. 7 (12 PM). The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant will be available for purchase a bit later.

Customers using ICICI Bank credit cards and EMI transactions for purchasing the Mi 10i 5G will be provided with a flat discount of Rs 2,000. Purchasers can also benefit from Rs 10,000 worth of Jio benefits. The handset will be soon available through offline retailers in India.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi Mi 10i smartphone in India. It will be a new edition to Mi 10 series that already includes members like Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite. Today, Xiaomi Global VP and Managing Director of the Indian division Manu Kumar Jain revealed that the Xiaomi India-focused smartphone.

Through the tweet, Jain conveyed that Xiaomi Mi 10i has been specially customized and designed for India. It will come with a brand-new camera sensor and it will be equipped with many other customizations for users in India.

'i' for #India

Launching the all-new flagship #Mi10i where the 'i" stands for India.

"i" = #MadeForIndia, #MadeInIndia, Customised by our India product team!

Launching on 05.01.2021. New year, new start! #HappyNewYear

I #Mi #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/4nQXODFnqm

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) December 31, 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 10i will be arriving in India as a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G that went official in November in China. As far as the camera sensor is concerned, it will be equipped with the all-new Samsung HM2 108-mgeapixel lens as the primary camera. The Mi 10i will be debuting on Jan. 5.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi Mi 10i has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The handset sports a punch-hole display and a round-shaped camera module on its back. The latter comprises of a 108-megapixel (Samsung HM2 lens) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. It has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 750G SoC fuels the Xiaomi Mi 10i and it has a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It has a side-facing fingerprint sensor. It is rumored to arrive in 6 GB and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM variants. Both models are expected to feature 128 GB of UFS 2.2 built-in storage. It is expected to arrive in colors like gradient orange/blue, black, and blue.

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Recent reports have revealed that India may soon receive a new phone named the Xiaomi Mi 10i. While the moniker is new, it is believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G phone that debuted in China last month. The Xiaomi Mi 10i that has a model number of M2007J17I has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking platform, which indicates that the company could be testing its performance before its official announcement.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i moniker is not explicitly mentioned in the Geekbench listing. It only has the model number M2007J17I and “gauguinpro” codename, which reveals that it is the Indian version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The handset is most likely driven by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, which is mentioned with its base frequency of 1.80GHz.

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The smartphone is running on Android 10 OS and its SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 652 and 2004 points, respectively. It was revealed in the previous week that the Xiaomi Mi 10i will land in India in storage models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in black, blue, orange/green gradient color. There is no word on its pricing and it is unclear whether the device will go official before the end of the year.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i is expected to house a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate support. The handset is likely to feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It may house a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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