Last year, Xiaomi surprised everyone with the launch of Mi 10S. The China-exclusive smartphone offers cherry-picked premium specs for a lower price tag. It was a cheaper alternative to the Mi 11 at the time of its release. A year after its debut, the phone has been now discontinued.

Earlier today, in a reply to a netizen on a Weibo post, Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, confirmed that the Mi 10S is sold out. ITHome also reports that the handset is listed ‘out of stock’ on Mi.com and JD (Jingdong).

This clearly suggests that the company has discontinued the Mi 10S in its home country, the only market where it was released. However, the device could be available in the offline market until stocks run out.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S is one of a kind smartphone. Unfortunately, the firm did not bring it to international markets.

The handset features a 6.67-inch FHD+ 90Hz curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, liquid cooling technology, 108MP (OIS, wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, 4,780mAh battery, 33W fast wired charging, 30W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The phone debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11 for a starting price of ¥3,299 for the base 8GB + 128GB memory configuration. The device was updated to MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, and it currently runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

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Xiaomi released the MIUI 13 at the end of December 2021. Since then, the company has been rolling out the Android-12 based UI to multiple devices that have signed up for the beta program. And now, the update comes to the Mi 10S.

Earlier today, Xiaomi released the MIUI 13 stable update for Mi 10S in China. The update carries version number V13.0.1.0.SGACNXM, and is 4.7GB in size.

As a “Stable Beta,” the update is only available for testers who are part of the beta program. If the testers don’t find any issues with this build, the update will likely soon roll out to regular users in batches.

Xiaomi is expected to start pushing stable release for the general public from late January. As the Mi 10S comes in the initial badge to receive the stable update, regular users can expect the MIUI 13 update to arrive for their devices by the end of January.

So far, Xiaomi has rolled out stable Android 12 based MIUI 13 updates for multiple devices including Mi 11 series, Redmi K40 series, MIX 4, and Xiaomi Pad 5 series. And going by the initial list of eligible Xiaomi devices, the update is expected to arrive for many more handsets before the end of the month. So stay tuned.

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Before unveiling the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi launched a new version of Mi 10 exclusively in China. This device called Mi 10S debuted in early March. One of the highlights of this smartphone is its audio performance. Months after the handset’s release, the company now announces an option to switch between two different audio profiles.

For those unaware, the Mi 10S is the best-performing Xiaomi smartphone on DXOMARK Audio to date (80 points). The audio profile tested by DXOMARK was made available to users via a software update.

However, some users complained that the factory audio profile was better than the DXOMARK. Hence, after listening to feedback, Xiaomi has now decided to provide both audio profiles for users.

According to an official announcement post on Xiaomi Community China, users will be able to change audio profiles from the Settings app. This option will be initially made available through MIUI weekly builds starting this Friday.

After it goes through public testing, the option to change between ‘Factory’ and ‘DXO’ audio profiles will be rolled out to all users via an OTA system update.

Xiaomi should have offered this option when the DXOMARK audio profile was seeded out to users. Whare are your thoughts on this situation? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 stable update to its devices in China for the last few weeks. The latest recipients of this update are Mi 10S and Redmi K30i 5G. The former is an improved Mi 10, whereas the latter is a cheaper variant of the vanilla Redmi K30 5G.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S is a new smartphone that got released in March 2021. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It is exclusively sold in China, just like the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi MIX Fold.

That said, MIUI 12.5 is sort of the first major update for this handset. This new system update arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RGACNXM. This particular software build is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. 

This means the update is being rolled out in batches and therefore, it is only available for a select few users. Anyway, it should reach all the units in the coming days.

On the other hand, the Redmi K30i 5G is almost a year old now. This phone released with Android 10-based MIUI 11. It was updated to MIUI 12 and even got the Android 11 update early this year.

Now, Xiaomi is seeding MIUI 12.5 update for this handset with build number V12.5.2.0.RGICMXM. However, the update is marked as ‘Stable Beta’, which means it is being rolled out in batches and may take some time to reach all units.

Lastly, just like the Mi 10S, the Redmi K30i 5G is a China-exclusive smartphone. Hence, there’s no other regional software build for this phone.

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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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Xiaomi already released several flagships this year. Some are top-tier flagships, others are more affordable since they bring lower-end specifications to the market while still keeping a great hardware department. If you are looking for a high-end Xiaomi phone with a very high value for money in China, you can choose between the K series by Redmi and the Mi series by Xiaomi. This is a comparison between the specifications of the latest devices from these series sold in the same price segment: Xiaomi Mi 10S and Redmi K40 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

Design

If you desire a beautiful phone then your choice should be the Xiaomi Mi 10S. Thanks to its curved edge-to-edge display and its higher screen-to-body ratio, it looks more elegant and futuristic than Redmi K40 Pro. The latter has a flat display with thicker bezels and, despite it comes with a rear side very similar to the original Mi 11, it looks less attractive due to the front panel. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Pro offers the IP53 certification which guarantees resistance against dust and splashes. Further, it is thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi Mi 10S.

Display

The most advanced display is the one of the Redmi K40 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, the HDR10+ certification, and a Full HD+ resolution. Compared to the Xiaomi Mi 10S, it has a higher refresh rate (up to 120 Hz) and a higher peak brightness (up to 1300 nits). These are the main specifications making this display superior to the internal rival. Both the screens have an in-display fingerprint scanner, but as mentioned above, only the Xiaomi Mi 10S has a curved display, while Redmi K40 Pro is flat.

Specs & Software

With the Redmi K40 Pro, you actually get a stronger hardware department: the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform instead of the lower-end Snapdragon 870 found on the Xiaomi Mi 10S. While the Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm’s flagship SoC for 2021, the Snapdragon 870 is an upgrade of the Snapdragon 865+. The Xiaomi Mi 10S has a memory configuration with more RAM (up to 12 GB), but the processor is definitely more important. Both the phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera phone, the answer is Xiaomi Mi 10S. First of all, it has a better main camera: a 108 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 focal aperture and OIS. Further, with the Mi 10S, you get a better ultrawide sensor with a 13 MP resolution. The Redmi K40 Pro has a better 5 MP macro camera, but it comes with an inferior 64 MP main sensor without OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide camera. There is no challenge: the Mi 10S is a camera phone close to the high-end segment, while its rival has a midrange-class camera.

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Battery

As mentioned in the design paragraph, the Xiaomi Mi 10S is thicker and heavier. There is a reason for this: it packs a bigger 4780 mAh battery. That is the reason why it provides a longer battery life. Further, unlike the Redmi K40 Pro, it supports fast wireless charging with a power of 30W and reverse wireless charging. The Redmi K40 Pro, instead, only comes with 33W wired fast charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10S is priced at about $670/€562 in its base variant, while Redmi K40 Pro costs just $580/€487. The Xiaomi Mi 10S has an inferior display and an inferior processor than Redmi K40 Pro, but it is actually a superior phone because it packs better cameras, wireless charging (reverse wireless charging too), a bigger 4780 mAh battery, and a more beautiful design with a curved display. However, if you do not care about these features such as gamers, Redmi K40 Pro can let you save money while still keeping the same user experience. If you are a gamer, indeed, you would most likely be happier with a more powerful processor and a display with a higher refresh rate.

Xiaomi Mi 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 10S

PRO

• Better camera
• Wireless charging
• Curved screen
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

PRO

• Better chipset
• Superior display
• IP53 dust and splash protection
• More affordable

CONS

• Inferior camera

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Attention all Xiaomi lovers onboard!  Giztop is giving a $50 discount on Xiaomi Mi 10S  via coupon code: GTM10S

Xiaomi Mi 10S comes with a 6.67 inch curved AMOLED display and Android 11 OS. Powered by Snapdragon 870 5G processor, Xiaomi Mi 10S is fueled by a 4680mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. A 20-megapixel selfie camera and a quad-camera rear setup with 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor makes it a great choice for photographers and social media influencers.

For more detailed information and comparisons, you can check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is now giving a whopping discount of $50 via coupon code: GTM10S on Xiaomi Mi 10S, for all its global customers. Please note that this smartphone is of the Chinese Edition but comes with the Global Version software (pre-installed) and the Google Play Store. Also, the smartphone supports OTA updates and multiple languages like English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, etc.

Xiaomi Mi 10S with $50 off can be pre-ordered for as low as $579 (base variant). So without further ado go and book your Xiaomi Mi 10S from Giztop.

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On March 10, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 10S smartphone in China. Now the same handset has appeared in the database of Google Play Console. The listing indicates that it could be heading to markets outside of China in the near future.

Xiaomi Mi 10s visits Google Play Console.#Xiaomi #Mi10s pic.twitter.com/fRzJhMJtKR

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 14, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 10S Google Play Console listing reveals that it has an FHD+ resolution display, 8 G of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It states that the device is powered by a Qualcomm chip with SM8350 model number, which belongs to the Snapdragon 888. However, it is already known through the China launch of the smartphone that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Phones that are sold in China are not equipped with Google apps and services. The Google Play Console appearance suggests that there could e a global edition of the Mi 10S. It is advisable to wait for further reports to see more evidence of the Mi 10S’ global version.

Xiaomi Mi 10S specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10S has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 chipset is accompanied by up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset draws power from a 4,780mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It also supports 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

For selfies, the Xiaomi Mi 10S possesses a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a pair of 2-megapixel shooters for capturing macro shots and for adding depth effects. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$507), 3,499 Yuan (~$538), and 3,799 Yuan (~$584), respectively.

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Attention all Xiaomi lovers onboard!  Xiaomi Mi 10S  is now available for pre-order at Giztop. 

The smartphone comes with a 6.67 inch curved AMOLED display and Android 11 OS. Powered by Snapdragon 870 5G processor, Xiaomi Mi 10S is fueled by a 4680mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. A 20-megapixel selfie camera and a quad-camera rear setup with 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor makes it a great choice for photographers and social media influencers.

For more detailed information and comparisons, you can check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is now allowing to pre-book Xiaomi Mi 10S for all its global customers. Please note that this smartphone is of the Chinese Edition but comes with the Global Version software (pre-installed) and the Google Play Store. Also, the smartphone supports OTA updates and multiple languages like English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, etc. 

Xiaomi Mi 10S is now available for pre-booking at Giztop for the following price :

All the pre-orders will be shipped as soon as the product is available with the estimated delivery time being mid-March.  So without further ado go and pre-book your Xiaomi Mi 10S from Giztop.

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Xiaomi has taken off covers from a new handset called the Xiaomi Mi 10S in China. In terms of design, the handset looks like the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. Except for the inclusion of the Snapdragon 870 chipset, the Mi 10S borrows the other specifications from the Mi 10 5G handset that debuted back in February 2020. It has arrived with a starting price of 3,299 Yuan (~$506) in China.

Xiaomi Mi 10S specifications and features

The Xiaomi Mi 10S measures 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96mm and it weighs 208 grams. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with curved edges and a hole-punch placed at the upper-left corner. The screen delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1120nits brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5 panel.

The Snapdragon 870 mobile platform powers the device with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone offers users up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The 4,780mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for 33W wired fast charging (charges fully in 56 minutes), 30W wireless charging (charges fully in 69 minutes), and 10W wireless reverse charging. It is equipped with vapor chamber liquid cooling technology for heat dissipation.

At the front, the Xiaomi Mi 10S features a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device has a camera housing, which looks similar to the one available on the Mi 10 Ultra. The vertically ranged camera module has a 108-megapixel primary camera with OIS support and f/1.69 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth of field lens. The phone carries support for 8K video shooting at 30fps.

The MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the Xiaomi Mi 10 OS. It offers other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, IR blaster, X-axis linear motor, and USB-C. For audiophiles, the Mi 10S features Harman Kardon tuned dual linear stereo speakers that can offer a 360-degree surround sound experience. The company proudly claims that the device has recorded 80 points in the audio benchmarks of DxOMark.

Xiaomi Mi 10S price and availability

The Xiaomi Mi 10S variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage are priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$506), 3,499 Yuan (~$537), and 3,799 Yuan (~$583). Its color variants are black, blue, and white.

The handset is now up for pre-orders and its first sale is scheduled to take place in China starting at 10 AM on March 12. Customers who pre-order the device will get a 30W wireless charger among other purchase benefits. There is no word on the global availability of the Mi 10S.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 10S on March 10 and ahead of the launch, the company has disclosed on its official WeChat page that the device will be a charging powerhouse. In clear terms, the Mi 10S will come with fast charging on three fronts – a 50W wired charging support, 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging support.

The battery capacity of the device is yet to be revealed but with a big battery, you won’t have cause to worry about your device while on a road trip o r there is an outage. The phone can be used to charge other devices and is swift manner.

The flexible fast charging options are not the only interesting feature to look up to on the Mi 10S. Xiaomi’e CEO Lei Jun had earlier revealed three exciting features that the device pack. One of them is that the Mi 10S will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Secondly, the device will utilise the legendary Harmon Kardon speakers. It is no surprise then, tat an early DXOMark audio ranking placed the Mi 10S as having the best audio presently, even before it is official.

Finally, the design will be similar to that of the headline-topping Mi 10 Ultra launched last year. In that case, the phone should have a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution. The selfie camera on the Mi 10 Ultra is a 20MP shooter while at the back , there is a quad-camera setup featuring a 108MP primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

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Last month, DXOMARK did an exclusive Audio Review of the upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 5 and it topped the charts. Today, the Xiaomi Mi 10S has dethroned it for the top spot.

As per the DXOMARK Audio test, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10S gets an overall score of 80 which is a point more than the ASUS ROG Phone 5’s score of 79. The report says that the Mi 10 series’ 2021 addition has also outsmarted its yesteryear Mi 10 Pro(76 points).

The device reportedly performs well in both playback and recording scenarios(80 points in each category). Also, we already know that the Mi 10S, which is launching on March 10, will have speakers tuned by Harmon Kardon. And the report says that the device will have dual symmetrical speakers with the largest 0.7 mm speaker amplitude.

Talking about specs, the Xiaomi Mi 10S official renders have already revealed that the device will feature a quad-camera setup on the back with a 108MP main lens. Thanks to the previous reports, the device is likely to feature a 6.67-inch display.

And looking at the renders above, we can expect a curved AMOLED panel just like the other Mi 10 devices. The device will also feature a Snapdragon 870 chipset and will probably feature a 4,680mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, Android 11 OS out of the box.

The device will sell in Black, White, and Blue color options, and considering it has a slightly upgraded CPU and other features compared to Mi 10 5G, we can expect the pricing to be higher than the base model but not as high as the Mi 10 Pro.

Let’s wait for the full review from DXOMARK which should be live soon after the official launch.

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Recent reports have revealed that Xiaomi is planning to launch a new Mi 10 series smartphone called the Xiaomi Mi 10S in China. The reservation listings of the phone were found on JD.com on Saturday. The listing only revealed the moniker of the device. Today, Xiaomi confirmed that it will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 10S smartphone in China at 2:00 PM (local time) on March 10. In addition, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo to confirm the three key features of the Xiaomi Mi 10S.

Jun revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10S is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. He added that the phone will be featuring Harmon Kardon speakers and it will borrow its design from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone from last year.

The image shows that the Xiaomi Mi 10S will come in three hues such as black, white, and blue. The quad-camera setup of the phone features a 108-megapixel main camera.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S is the M2012J2SC smartphone that was certified by Chinese regulatory bodies like TENAA and 3C earlier this year. These certifications had revealed that it will be arriving with specs like a 6.67-inch display, Android 11 OS, and a 4,680mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Speculations are rife that its other specifications could be similar to the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G from last year.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G phone sported a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution support. It came with a 20-megapixel selfie camera and a quad-camera setup featuring a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It housed a 4,780mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It was powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset.

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Last month, three Xiaomi devices with model numbers M2012J2SC, M2012K11AC, and M2012K11C at TENAA and 3C certification platforms. The M2012K11AC and M2012K11C have already gone official as the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro, respectively. It is speculated that the M2012J2SC may launch this month a new version of the Xiaomi Mi 10 handset from last year. Some reports claimed that the device may go official with the Xiaomi Mi 10S moniker. Multiple listings of the Mi 10S have appeared on JD.com, which indicates that the device may arrive with the rumored moniker.

None of the listings of the Xiaomi Mi 10S are official, meaning they are from third-party retailers. JD.com is known for listing upcoming smartphones with a placeholder image having a red-colored cloth over a phone. None of the listings have the specifications of the Mi 10S.

The TENAA images of the alleged Mi 10S revealed that it will borrow its front design from the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and its rear appearance from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. As far as specs are concerned, it is said to arrive with the Snapdragon 870. Recently, the handset was spotted with an SD870 chip and 8 GB of RAM at the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

The 3C appearance of the purported Xiaomi MI 10S revealed that it may carry support for 33W fast charging. The TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.67-inch display, a 4,680mAh rated battery, and Android 11 OS. The display features curved edges and a hole-punch at the top-left corner. Rumors are rife that its other specs could be identical to the Mi 10 5G.

Xiaomi MI 10 5G specifications

Debuted back in February 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth. It is backed by a 4,780mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It features Snapdragon 865, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Last month, a Xiaomi phone with model number M2102J2SC was spotted at TENA and 3C certification platforms of China. Reports have revealed that it is a new variant of the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone and it is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 870 chipset. 91mobiles has come across a Geekbench listing of the M2012J2SC smartphone. The listing has revealed some of its hardware specs.

The Xiaomi M2012J2SC smartphone recorded 1021 in the single-core test of Geekbench 5. It recorded 3443 in the multi-core test. The listing reveals that the smartphone is powered a Qualcomm chipset that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and the phone runs on Android 11 OS.

The source code of the Geekbench listing revealed that the SoC can offer up to 3.19GHz processing speeds and it has Adreno 650 graphics. These clues indicate that the handset is powered by the Snapdragon 870. The TENAA appearance of the smartphone had revealed that it has a 6.67-inch display, and it houses a rated battery of 4,680mAh capacity. Its 3C certification revealed that it may ship with a 33W fast charger.

The TENAA images of the Xiaomi M2012J2SC smartphone revealed that it features a curved edge display with a hole-punch at the upper-left corner. The vertical quad-camera system of the phone appeared almost identical to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, which debuted in August last year. The M2012J2SC handset measures 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96mm. The exact moniker of the device is not known yet. Some unconfirmed reports claim that it could be called Xiaomi Mi 10S.

Rumors are rife that except for the inclusion of a new chipset, the Xiaomi M2012J2SC will borrow all its specs from the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G that debuted in February 2020. It came with a 90Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage,  a 20-megapixel front camera, and a 108-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system, and a 4,780mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

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Yesterday, the new version of the Xiaomi Mi 10 (M2012J2SC), Redmi K40 (M2012K11AC), and Redmi K40 Pro (M2012K11C) were certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The TENAA listings only carried the images of these devices. Now, these listings have been updated with a few of their specifications.

Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro specifications

The Redmi K40 and K40 Pro have the same dimensions and have identical displays and batteries. Hence, it appears that these phones may differ in departments like chipset and cameras. Both phones measure 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8mm and they are equipped with 6.67-inch display panels. Leaks have claimed that these phones will be fitted with Samsung E4 AMOLED screens that will produce 1080 x 2400 pixels and up to 120Hz refresh rate.

The Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro have 4,420mAh (rated) batteries and they are loaded with Android 11 OS. The 3C appearance of both phones revealed that they may ship with a 33W fast charger. While the Redmi K40 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 flagship chip, it is unclear which SoC will drive the vanilla model. It may feature the upcoming Snapdragon 7-series chipset. The Redmi K40 duo is slated to debut on Feb. 25 in China.

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi 10S specifications

Rumors suggest that the new version of the Xiaomi Mi 10 which is expected to feature a Snapdragon 870 chipset may break cover as the Xiaomi Mi 10S. It measures 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96mm and it has a 6.67-inch screen. The phone runs on Android 11 OS, and a 4,680mAh battery is packed inside it. It is also expected to arrive with support for 33W rapid charging. Its launch date is yet to be confirmed.

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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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