Despite the withering incentives to root a device as Android matures with each iteration, the custom ROM community continues to provide what the software devs of major OEMs just cannot – extended software support that can span well beyond three years.

However, that’s not the only reason to flash a ROM. Android 12 was just uploaded to AOSP and enthusiasts want to get their hands on it as soon as possible. With stable official Android 12 releases still at least a couple of months away, the only way to try the latest and greatest version of the OS right now is by flashing custom ROMs.

We typically see the onset of custom ROMs within just a week following the release of a new and stable version of Android. And that’s exactly what happened with the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael). The device has become one of the very first to bag an Android 12-based custom ROM, courtesy of XDA Senior Member abhishek987.

But perhaps the best part is that the vanilla AOSP ROM seems to be mostly stable, although with one big caveat being that the SELinux status is locked at permissive. The developer has adopted Danny Lin’s (AKA XDA Senior Member kdrag0n) open-source dynamic theming solution, as Google has yet to make its “Monet” theming system open source.

Ready to take the Android 12 ROM for a spin on your Xiaomi? You might want to flash the latest region-specific stable channel MIUI firmware beforehand since the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has multiple regional variants. Do keep in mind though that a ROM with a permissive SELinux environment isn’t meant to be used as a daily driver at all due to the various security risks it poses.

Regardless, it’s a great option for those looking to get a taste of the Android 12 custom ROMs scene that will be. If interested, head over to this link to access the said AOSP 12.0 ROM for the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.

That said, the above isn’t the only Android 12 ROM available. Those that do not own a raphael can instead give a try to XDA Recognized Contributor AndyYan’s GSI solution. The build is pretty barebones at the moment, but that is alright given its early stage.

For those unaware, GSIs or Generic System Images are a product of Android’s modularization thanks to Project Treble. It is basically a system image with adjusted configurations for Android devices.

Last but not the least, legendary GSI developer and XDA Recognized Developer phhusson is also working on his own Android 12 GSI. He’s yet to release any public builds though.

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After floating around the rumor mill and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks, Xiaomi’s long-awaited Mi 9T Pro smartphone was finally made available to the public last year.

As it continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers even month after hitting the store shelves, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM global version of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone has gone up for sale carrying considerably lowered price tag through Banggood. We will not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also see how you can save more money at checkout.

The aforesaid Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro model would normally set you back $599.99 on both online, as well as offline stores, but the Chinese e-tailer known for offering the best bang for your buck is now offering it for a reduced price of just $548.99, which translates to a 9 percent off.

Moreover, you can even extend this noteworthy discount by applying coupon code BG19TP at the time of checking out. The coupon enables you to grab an extra $193 off by reducing the already lowered retail price to just $355.99.

As if that weren’t enough, Banggood is offering free shipping on orders over $19.99. If this is your first order with the popular Chinese e-tailer, you can even take advantage of the $18 OFF New User Coupon and save more money before placing your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro offers the following features:

• 6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels
• Latest 7th generation in-display fingerprint Scanner
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 640 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+13MP triple rear cameras
• Pop-up 20MP front camera
• MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS
• 4000mAh battery, 27W fast charging

You can know more about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone by heading straight to this link. Note that the coupon will be valid only for the first 100 units and it will expire on January 31st. The above-mentioned discount is available for the Glacier blue and Flame Red color options, while the Carbon Black model carries an 8 percent off.

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Despite the U.S. ban, Huawei keeps releasing smartphones in the global market. The latest released is the Nova 5T, a high-end device that recently hitten Europe with a very interesting price tag. But it has a lot of rivals there. Among the most interesting ones, there are Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: the first is a camera phone, while the second comes with flagship-class hardware. In this specs comparison, we will explain all the main differences between these devices and try to tell you which one is the best for your needs.

Huawei Nova 5T vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

In each case, you get an innovative and original design. The Huawei Nova 5T comes with a punch-hole design, so it does not feature any notch but it has a hole in-display for the front camera. Thanks to this solution and its small display diagonal, the handset is even the most compact one of this trio. And it has a very attractive reflective glass back available in gradient colors. Oppo Reno2 has the mos original design thanks to the shark fin pop-up camera and its amazing design scheme on the back. I like the Oppo Reno2 and the Huawei Nova 5T more than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, but we are just talking about personal tastes. Choose depending on what you like more.

Display

If you want the best display, exclude the Huawei Nova 5T. It has a midrange-class IPS display and, if you were searching for a wide panel for multimedia and productivity, also note that it is a very compact display with its 6.26 diagonal. You would better go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro which comes with a more advanced AMOLED panel. Indeed, it is the only to support the HDR standard for richer image quality in multimedia. Oppo Reno2 sits in the middle, it does not support HDR but still has an awesome AMOLED display. Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro also feature an in-display fingerprint reader.

Hardware/Software

In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is way superior to Huawei Nova 5T and Oppo Reno2. That is because of the Snapdragon 855 chipset offering better CPU and GPU performance. The second place goes to Huawei Nova 5T which features an inferior Kirin 980, but still a flagship-class chipset. Oppo Reno2 is the only with expandable storage, but it is fueled by a midrange Snapdragon 730G SoC. All the phones have Android 9 Pie out of the box: despite the U.S. ban, Huawei managed to install Google apps on the phone, so you should not worry about them.

Camera

The real camera phone here is the Oppo Reno2. It is the only with OIS, and it has a brighter f/1.7 focal aperture. It is able to record better videos and shoot better photos in the dark. While Oppo Reno2 has the best rear camera department, Huawei Nova 5T is the most interesting when it comes to selfies, thanks to its 32 MP front camera. But the Oppo Reno2 still comes with an excellent front camera for the price range, and it even features a front-facing LED flash, unlike the Huawei Nova 5T. So if you really want the best camera phone, go for the Oppo Reno2 without thinking twice.

Battery

Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro have a bigger 4000 mAh battery than Huawei Nova 5T, and the difference is evident. They have a longer battery life, with the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro boasting a faster charging technology. Which one lasts more between Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Oppo Reno2? It mostly depends on the scenario, but they have very similar battery life.

Price

Huawei Nova 5T hitten Europe with a €430/$473 price tag, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro actually costs less than €400/$440 in the 6/64 GB configuration, and Oppo Reno2 starts from €499/$548 in the 8/128 GB configuration. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: if you prefer to have better performance and a rich software, go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. But if you need a better camera phone and a more interesting design, choose the Oppo Reno2.

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Huawei Nova 5T vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Better performance
• Very affordable
• Faster charging
• Nice display

CONS

• Not amazing cameras

Huawei Nova 5T

PROS

• Interesting design
• Compact dimensions
• Nice front camera
• Dedicated macro camera

CONS

• Lower-end display

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Best cameras
• Great design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Long battery life

CONS

• Higher price

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After OnePlus, even other Chinese smartphone manufacturers started using the letter “T” for their flagships. We saw the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro launched in China under the Redmi K20 Pro moniker, and yesterday Meizu launched the Meizu 16T. Even OnePlus updated its T line-up with the OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro. All of these T devices are among the best affordable flagships of 2019, so we decided to write a “T comparison” against these smartphones. Here you will learn which one is the best T device among these three handsets and which one is worth buying with the actual price.

Meizu 16T vs OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro)

Design

We appreciate that, while other manufacturers are opting for notches or pop-up mechanisms, Meizu is still trying to make symmetric flagships with very narrow bezels and no sliders or motorized parts. Meizu 16T does not have any notch, neither a pop-up camera, yet it comes with a very high screen-to-body ratio. But thanks to its pop-up camera, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has an even higher ratio, as well as a more impressive design in my opinion. But which ones you should go for mostly depends on your tastes. OnePlus 7T has a classic flat display with a waterdrop notch, nothing so surprising.

Display

OnePlus 7T is not only the smartphone with the best display in this comparison, but it has one of the most impressive Full HD+ panels out there. It comes with full DCI-P3 coverage, the support to the HDR10+ standard and even a 90 Hz refresh rate providing a smoothing viewing experience as well as a better gaming experience. So you get better colors, more smoothness, and better overall quality. The silver medal goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro which still comes with an HDR display, but it does not support the HDR10+ standard and it has a standard refresh rate. Note that OnePlus 7T and Meizu 16T have stereo speakers, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a mono speaker.

Hardware/Software

OnePlus 7T dominates the hardware scene thanks to its Snapdragon 855+ chipset and an amazing software optimization. It is faster than both its rivals and it even boasts higher graphics performances. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, it has a UFS 3.0 storage, and unlike both Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Meizu 16T it runs Android 10 out of the box, customized by the OxygenOS 10 user interface. Meizu 16T comes right after since it has a UFS 3.0 storage, but just a vanilla Snapdragon 855 chipset. Each of the phones lacks a micro SD slot.

Camera

The camera department is another aspect for which OnePlus 7T is superior. It is the only in this comparison to support OIS and it even has a brighter focal aperture, so it is able to capture more light for better shots in low light conditions. Right after we find the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro with a 48 MP triple camera boasting laser autofocus and 2x optical zoom. Meizu 16T loses this comparison and it does not even have a telephoto lens. Even the front camera is inferior.

Battery

With a capacity of 4500 mAh, Meizu 16T provides the biggest battery and it will likely last more on a single charge. On the other hand, it has the slowest charging technology with a power of just 18W, so it will take more to fully charge it and that is not only for its battery capacity.

Price

OnePlus 7T carries a €385/$430 starting price in China, Meizu 16T costs just €250/$278, and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro starts at €320/$355. OnePlus 7T wins the comparison without any doubt, but the value for money of the Meizu 16T is incredibly high and spending just €250 for a device equipped with a Snapdragon 855 chipset is flawless.

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Meizu 16T vs OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro): PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Thinner design
• Amazing performances
• Awesome display
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro)

PROS

• Affordable
• Innovative design
• Notch-less display
• Worldwide availability

CONS

• Nothing particular

Meizu 16T

PROS

• Very affordable
• Interesting design
• Bigger battery
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Lower-end cameras

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Oppo just launched its sub-brand Realme in the European market. And at the same time, the sub-brand even launched its first flagship: it is Realme X2 Pro and it is one of the best flagship-killers of 2019. Carrying a midrange price tag, it offers the best hardware department you can expect from a 2019 flagship. For this reason, we decided to compare it with the smartphone which we believe is the top flagship killer in Europe before the launch of Realme X2 Pro. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, also known in China as the Redmi K20 Pro. After reading this comparison, you will learn which one offers the highest value for money.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

Realme X2 Pro adopts a classic waterdrop design, so it is nothing special if we only consider the aesthetics. But it still offers a premium build quality due to its glass back paired with an aluminum frame. But Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a more innovative and beautiful form factor that consists of a notch-less display and a motorized pop-up front camera. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is even a more compact handset than X2 Pro, that is what makes me prefer it even more. On the other hand, Realme X2 Pro comes with a taller aspect ratio and a glass back which I consider slightly more elegant. But it is all about taste.

Display

Despite the affordable price, Oppo decided to equip the Realme X2 Pro with a flagship-class display. The handset boasts a 90 Hz refresh rate just like a top-tier flagship, the support to HDR10+ technology and even full DCI-P3 coverage. Just in case it is not enough, its peak brightness is astonishing: it reaches up to 1000 nits. There is no way for Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to compete, but it still has a pretty nice display with the support of the standard HDR technology. Note that Realme X2 Pro offers a taller aspect ratio, but the display size is more or less the same. Both have an optical in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

Realme X2 Pro beats Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro again when it comes to the hardware side. It is fueled by the successor of the Snapdragon 855 chipset found on the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, so it is a lot more powerful. We are talking about the Snapdragon 855+ which comes with a higher 2.96 GHz clock frequency and offers 15 percent higher graphics performance. Further, in its two most expensive variants, the X2 Pro offers faster UFS 3.0 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. X2 Pro also comes in a version with 12 GB of RAM, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. A lot of people prefer the user interface of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro to the Color OS found on the Realme X2 Pro, but we think it is a compromise you can accept for such a hardware department. Another better feature of the Realme X2 Pro is its dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res ratio (Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a traditional mono speaker).

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro offers a higher-end camera module. It sports laser autofocus and a Sony 48 MP sensor paired with a telephoto lens and an ultrawide lens. X2 Pro offers one more camera (the depth sensor) but likely it will never reach the same photo quality as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are not high-end camera phones, despite their high resolutions. If you want the best cameras, you should not go for these devices, despite you can get decent shots in low-light conditions and a lot of detail.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has gone official in Europe

Battery

Both Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro have the same battery capacity and components with similar energy consumption, so it is very hard to establish which one may offer the longest battery life. It will mostly depend on software optimization. Realme X2 Pro has a much faster charging technology: it charges up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes thanks to its 50W SuperVOOC flash charge technology. And it is one of the fastest charging phones ever launched in the European market.

Price

With a bit of luck, you can find the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in Europe at just €350 in its base variant. Realme X2 Pro will hit the shelves in November with a €399 starting price. Despite it will cost more, X2 Pro is a way better phone with better hardware and display, so we suggest you spend those €50 more and go for the Realme X2 Pro. The 128 and 256 GB configurations are even more recommended since they have UFS 3.0 internal storage instead of UFS 2.1. So if you can afford at least the 128 GB version, then you will make an even better purchase. X2 Pro wins the comparison.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PRO

• Better display
• Higher-end hardware
• Faster charging
• Advanced speakers

CONS

• Worse UI

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PRO

• Currently more affordable
• Better cameras
• More innovative design
• Wider availability

CONS

• Worse hardware

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Even the most advanced users do not always need the most expensive flagship phone. The price of a smartphone does not always depend on the same factors, that is why often the most expensive devices are not the most performing ones or the ones with the best cameras. You can find most of the flagship-class specifications on a device even if you do not spend a fortune, and the phone you choose may have everything you need. If you are looking for an affordable Chinese flagship, you currently have three amazing choices: the newly-announced OnePlus 7T, Huawei Mate 30 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Given that we believe they are among the best choices, we decided to compare their specifications in order to help you with a possible choice.

OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30

Design

The bigger notch does not make the Huawei Mate 30 one of the most attractive devices out there, even though it has a very original rear side. OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are more interesting, especially the latter which sports a notch-less display thanks to a pop-up camera mechanism. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is also a more compact device, but it is thicker than OnePlus 7T. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T has a very elegant glass back available in gradient colors, as well as very narrow bezels around its display.

Display

The presence of a very high DCI-P3 coverage, the support to the HDR10+ standard and a 90 Hz refresh ratio make the OnePlus 7T a better device when it comes to display quality. It offers a more realistic color reproduction as well as a smoother viewing experience and more reactive gameplay. In each case, you get an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but Huawei Mate 30 is the only to offer a 3D facial recognition system. However, this does not affect the display quality, so the winner of the comparison remains OnePlus 7T.

Hardware/Software

The Kirin 990 is definitely an amazing chipset and it is the only in the market to come with an integrated 5G modem. But its performance do not reach the level of the Snapdragon 855+ which is definitely better for power users and gamers. That is why OnePlus 7T is a better performance and gaming phone. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with an older Snapdragon 855 SoC, so it is less impressive than both OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30. Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, while OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30 ship with Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

It is still too early to understand which phone has the best camera department in most of the scenarios. But we can tell you that on the paper Huawei Mate 30 looks like the most convincing one. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro does not have the necessary hardware to compete with its two rivals, so OnePlus 7T takes second place for now.

Battery

On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 is the battery king thanks to its big 4200 mAh which supports the fastest charging technology (with a 40W power), fast wireless charging (up to 27W), and even reverse wireless charging. Given the high efficiency of the Kirin 990 chipset, it will probably last more than both its opponents. OnePlus 7T has the smallest battery and it comes with 30W fast charging, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro sits in the middle with a 4000 mAh unit but a slower charging technology (Quick Charge 4+ with 27W).

Price

OnePlus 7T debuted in India with a €550/$600 price tag, Huawei Mate 30 will cost €550/$600 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is available for less than €400/$435 in India and globally. Due to its bigger battery, 5G support, splashproof design, reverse wireless charging, and an amazing rear camera, my choice would be Huawei Mate 30. But if you need a phone with the best display and performance, then you should go for the OnePlus 7T. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is inferior to both, but it has a higher value for money.

• Read More: Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro launched in China

OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Thinner design
• Amazing performances
• Awesome display
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• More affordable
• Innovative design
• Notch-less display
• Worldwide availability

CONS

• Lower-end cameras

Huawei Mate 30

PROS

• Splashproof
• Best cameras
• 5G (optional)
• Bigger battery
• Face ID

CONS

• Bigger notch

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The Mi 9T Pro phablet was finally made available to the public last month after making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on Xiaomi’s latest phablet without emptying their pockets, Gearbest is currently offering the Mi 9T Pro for a lowered price. We will shed light on the discount and also show how you can save more money at checkout.

Equipped with 6GB of RAM and offering 64GB of internal storage space, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro would normally set you back $478.83, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99 from Gearbest. You can extend this 12 percent discount and get an extra $50 off by applying coupon code GBM9TPRO5.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi 9T Pro phablet further down to just $369.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon. An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi-branded phablet boasts an impressive array of features.

It sports a mammoth 6.39-inch display with a high screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Mi 9T Pro houses a triple camera setup with 48.0MP + 13.0MP + 8.0MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 20.0MP selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.

The dual-SIM phablet run MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. Moreover, you can choose between three appealing color options including black, red, and blue.

To check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro phablet and place your order, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. With 30 pieces already sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in 23 days.

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As scheduled, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro smartphone has officially launched in Europe. It is now listed on the official websites of Xiaomi in Italy, France and Spain. It is also listed on Amazon Germany. It is a rebranded version of the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone that is available in markets like China and India.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Price

The Amazon Germany listing of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro shows that is 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions are respectively priced at 323 euros and 354 euros. It is also only listed in Glacier Blue and Carbon Black colors.

In Italy and France, the handset is priced at 449 euros for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model. These markets have received the smartphone in Black Carbon, Glacier Blue and Flame Red colors. France has also received the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant with a price tag 429 euros.

In Poland and Spain, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes in a single 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model that is price at 399 euros and comes in all three colors. It is available for purchase in Germany, France, Poland and Spain. In Italy, its pre-orders will begin on Aug. 26 and its sale is expected to begin on Sept. 2.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a notch-less design. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It has up to 128 GB of native storage. It lacks a microSD card slot. The rear side of the phone is fitted with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a pop-up camera of 20-megapixel. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging through USB-C. The handset is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Almost two months after launching the Mi 9T smartphone in Europe, Xiaomi is now all set to launch the Mi 9T Pro smartphone in the European market. The company has today announced that the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro will be launched in Europe on 20th August.

Xiaomi’s arm in the Netherlands has shared an image on its official Facebook page confirming the 20th August launch of Mi 9T Pro. The launch referenced in the post is for the Benelux markets – Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. But the phone should roll out to other regions soon after its debut.

For those who are unaware, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a rebranded version of the Redmi K20 while the Mi 9T Pro is the rebranded model of Redmi’s flagship smartphone — Redmi K20 Pro.

Recently, the smartphone was listed online by Belsimpel, which is the official distributor for Xiaomi products in The Netherlands. The listing reveals the phone will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage versions and will be available in Blue, Black, Red, and White colors. The listing had also revealed that the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will sell for €429 while the variant packing 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage will cost €479.

As said, being a rebranded version, the phone’s specifications are same as the Redmi K20 Pro. It features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR display with 2340 × 1080 pixels screen resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, DCI-P3 Color Gamut, and 600 nits brightness.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 7nm octa-core processor clocked at 2.84GHz, along with Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with an 8-layer graphite cooling system. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the MIUI 10 and comes with the second-generation Game Turbo mode.

As for the camera setup, there are three camera sensors on the back panel. It consists of a 48 MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash, f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, 6P lens, an 8 MP secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 13 MP 124.8° ultra-wide sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20 MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture housed inside the pop-up slider. The Pro model of the K20 smartphone also features the seventh-generation in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and Qualcomm Aqstic WCD9340 Hi-Fi audio chip.

The smartphone’s connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS (L1 + L2 Dual Band) + GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The phone is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with 27W SonicCharge, a fast charging technology.

(Source)

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According to the most recent reports, Samsung is still dominating the smartphones market with a noticeable annual growth. And the company keeps releasing amazing handsets: after announcing a foldable phone, the Korean giant officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 line-up with huge improvements compared to the predecessor Galaxy Note 9. For the first time since 2011, the Note line-up contains two different variants. This means that we can compare it not only with the most expensive devices out there but also with more affordable Chinese flagships. For this post, we chose to compare the vanilla Galaxy Note 10 with the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which we believe are among the top 5 most wanted flagship line-ups of the second half of 2019.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

Tastes play an important role here, but I would personally choose the Galaxy Note 10 because of its more compact size, a lower thickness (despite the presence of the S Pen) and the waterproof certification. However, if we only consider the look, Oppo Reno 10x zoom is definitely more attractive with its full borderless display, it shark fin front camera and its very original glass back, at least according to my tastes. But for me, dimensions and builds quality are more important. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro remains a very interesting device due to its borderless display with pop-up camera and its solid glass back available in interesting color variants. Which one would you go for?

Display

Despite it has an inferior display to the Galaxy Note 10+ with a lower resolution and a smaller size, the new Galaxy Note 10 has the most amazing screen you can find in this trio. It is the only to be HDR10+ compliant, so it shows more brilliant and realistic colors. Some might not like the hole placed at the center of the display in order to include the front camera while reducing the bezels, but in terms of quality, it has no rivals in this comparison. It even supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing, which can also be used as a motion controller allowing the control of the display without touching it. Just note that Oppo Reno 10x zoom has a wider panel, but for the rest, Galaxy Note 10 wins.

Hardware/Software

The European version of the Galaxy Note 10 comes with a brand new chipset: the Exynos 9825 built with a better 7 nm process (compared to the 9820) and with improved performances. On the other hand, the U.S. version still comes with the Snapdragon 855 chipset found on the Galaxy S10 series, just like the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. So if you are from Europe and other regions in which you can get the Exynos 9825, the Galaxy Note 10 is the best choice for you. Otherwise, we suggest you go for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which offers the same hardware department plus a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. In each case, you get a highly customized Android-based user interface.

Camera

If you love to zoom without losing details, then Oppo Reno 10x zoom is the right choice for you thanks to its 10x hybrid zoom and 5x optical zoom. But for all the rest, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is a better camera phone due to its Dual OIS technology, a variable aperture and amazing video recording capabilities.

Battery

If battery life is your priority, do not choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro reaches the most satisfying results and it even offers a faster charging technology than the Oppo Reno 10x zoom. But note that Galaxy Note 10 is the only to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

€950 for the Galaxy Note 10, €800/$895 for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and just €430/$480 for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. At the end of the day, if we exclude the battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is the winner of this competition. But Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro definitely has a higher value for money. If your budget is not limited (and you do not care about having a longer battery life or a bigger display), it is currently not worth going for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom with the actual prices.

• Read More: Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 10 Hands on videos

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

PROS

• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• Stunning display
• Great hardware
• Nice cameras
• More compact
• Waterproof

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Costlier

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Affordable price
• Big battery
• Good design
• Nice display

CONS

• Less versatile cameras

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PROS

• 10x hybrid zoom
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Original design

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

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There are a lot of very affordable flagship phones with top-tier specifications in China, but a lot of them often do not hit the global market. Well, that is not the case with three amazing flagships recently unveiled in China. A lot of people were left as surprised as happy after hearing that Lenovo Z6 Pro, Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (which is known in China as the Redmi K20 Pro) would hit the global market. All of them come with flagship-class specifications but they carry an upper-midrange price. That is why they are three of the most interesting choices for advanced users with a limited budget. And that is also why we think this is one of the most interesting comparisons we published this year. Have fun

Nubia Z20 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

Just like its predecessor Nubia X, the new Nubia Z20 left everyone amazed especially because of its dual display. Most of the surface of the phone is covered by displays, and that is the main reason why it is my favorite one in terms of design. Another reason is the presence of a high screen-to-body ratio without the need of a notch, unlike the Lenovo Z6 Pro which comes with a waterdrop display. So, the second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: another notch-less device which boasts a motorized pop-up camera under the display, as well as a premium rear glass and an aluminum frame.

Display

Just because it has two displays, Nubia Z20 deserves a gold medal in this comparison. But that is not all: the primary display even boasts amazing colors thanks to the AMOLED and HDR10 technologies. The secondary display is placed on the back and it is a 5.1-inch AMOLED panel which allows a more efficient battery saving as well as using the rear camera department as front cameras. Further, the rear display is easier to use with one hand and for simpler tasks. While Nubia Z20 is the most versatile one, Lenovo Z6 Pro seems to have an even better color reproduction, at least on the paper.

Hardware/Software

Judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 is the most powerful handset of the trio. It is the world’s third smartphone (and the world’s first non-gaming phone) to be powered by the new Snapdragon 855+ which delivers 15 percent more graphics performance and a higher clock frequency (2.96 GHz vs 2.84 GHz) compared to the Snapdragon 855 found on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Lenovo Z6 Pro. On the other hand, Lenovo Z6 Pro offers a higher-end memory configuration with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Nubia Z20 stops at 8 GB of RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro loses the comparison with just 6 GB of RAM, but it has a very functional user interface (MIUI).

Camera

If we talk about rear cameras, Nubia Z20 seems the most interesting (on the paper). It is the only to feature optical stabilization for the main sensor, it has a brighter focal aperture and even 3x optical zoom. Last but not least, its rear cameras can be used as front cameras thanks to the secondary display placed on the back (the phone does not have a selfie snapper).

Battery

Same battery capacity for each of these handsets: 4000 mAh. But thanks to the smaller secondary display and a more optimized chipset, we believe that Nubia Z20 may last more on a single charge.

Price

Nubia Z20, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Lenovo Z6 Pro carry price tags of €450/$505, €430/$480 and €400/$450 respectively, in the Chinese market. We still do not know for sure how much they will cost globally. Overall, at least judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 deserves the victory of this comparison due to its better chipset, amazing cameras, and dual display.

• Read More: [Updated: Arrives Canada, US, EU, and UK in September] Nubia Z20 will get a global release soon

Nubia Z20 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z6 Pro

PROS

• A lot of cameras
• Great performances
• Affordable price
• Expansion slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Good design
• Nice cameras
• Affordable
• Good battery life
• High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Lower-end memory configurations

Nubia Z20

PROS

• Dual display
• Better chipset
• Affordable
• Dual flash
• OIS
• You can use rear cameras as front cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones were unveiled in China on May 28. Soon after the launch of Redmi K20 series, Xiaomi began teasing the arrival of Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone for its global Twitter account. The premature appearance of Mi 9T on Italian and Bulgarian e-commerce sites have revealed that is rebranded version of the Redmi K20 smartphone. These listings suggested that the arrival of the smartphone could be close at hand. Xiaomi has now officially confirmed that it will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9T smartphone on June 12.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Specifications

While Xiaomi is silent on the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 9T, everything about the smartphone is known through its e-commerce website listings. The Mi 9T will be the first Xiaomi branded phone to arrive with a notch-less screen and a pop-up selfie camera. It features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is embedded with a fingerprint sensor. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The 8nm Snapdragon 730 chipset is present under the hood of the device and it comes with up to 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone features up to 256 GB of native storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

The rear shell of the Xiaomi Mi 9T features a triple camera setup that includes a Sony IMX582 48-megapixel f/1.8 aperture primary sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom support and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. For capturing selfie shots, the Mi 9T is equipped with a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging.

The Italian e-commerce listing of the Mi 9T had revealed that the smartphone will be hitting the market in color options like Carbon Black, Glacier Blue and Flame Red. It will be available in three color options such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models were listed with respective price tags of 359 euros (~$403), 379 euros (~$426) and 499 euros (~$561). There is no confirmation on whether the Chinese manufacturer will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (rebranded Redmi K20 Pro) alongside the Mi 9T on June 12.

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Xiaomi has finally confirmed the Mi 9T name via a teaser on Twitter. The Mi 9T has been a regular in the rumour mills lately and the teaser finally confirms its existence. The confirmation comes on the heels of speculations that the device will be launched soon. Xiaomi had even released a teaser earlier on which sought the option of fans on what the letters among the trio of K, I, or T best suit the latest member of the Mi 9 family. This new teaser is a response to that question.

Here's the answer! Mi 9T is coming soon! Guess what T stands for? pic.twitter.com/0mY2N7lnSx

— Xiaomi #5GIsHere (@Xiaomi) May 30, 2019

The teaser didn’t reveal any detail of the Mi 9T but rumour has it that the device will be released alongside the Mi 9T Pro. It is also said that both models will arrive as rebranded Redmi K20 and K20 Pro models. This rumour was first carried a Polish blog which claimed that these Redmi flagships will be launching as Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro in Poland. A Russian tech blog also rumoured that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be arriving as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro in Russia in the coming month. The blog even tipped that the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro will be respectively priced around RUB 25,000 (~$387) and RUB 35,000 (~$540).

The Mi 9T was also recently certified in Thailand as well as Taiwan, Singapore and by the Eurasian Economic Commission. While the specifications are still not revealed, the spread of the certification shows the model will likely be sold globally when it launches. Further, Xiaomi had teased a render of the Mi 9T yesterday showing a triple rear camera setup, pop-up selfie camera, curved-edge display and the rear panel with a gradient finish. That’s basically the design of the Redmi K20 Pro. So we may see the Mi 9T coming with the Redmi K20 series design but with some slight modifications. Another thing we could pick up from the official tweet is that the phone may come with a 5G version. Xiaomi is yet to reveal a date but the launch is likely imminent.

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Yesterday, Redmi unveiled the highly anticipated Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro flagship smartphones. Few days before the launch of Redmi K20 series of phones, a Polish blog had claimed that these phones will be launching as Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro in Poland. Fresh information shared by a Russian tech blog also states that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be arriving as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro in Russia. These phones are expected to go official in Russia in the coming month.

The Russian publication has also stated that the pricing of the Mi 9T Pro will be similar to the Xiaomi Mi 9 whereas the Mi 9T could be costing as much as the Mi 9 SE when it was unveiled. It has further stated that the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro will be respectively priced around RUB 25,000 (~$387) and RUB 35,000 (~$540). Apart from Russia and Poland, other European countries are also expected to receive the new Redmi flagship phones as Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro. Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand are also expected to receive the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro smartphones.

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Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specifications and Price

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are both equipped with some common features like 6.39-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design, in-screen fingerprint reader, 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera, MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS and 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi K20 features 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel (superwide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera setup. It has Sony IMX582 as primary sensor whereas the Redmi K20 Pro featuring a similar triple camera setup includes Sony IMX586 as the main sensor. The Redmi K20 supports 18W rapid charging and the Redmi K20 Pro is equipped with 27W fast charging. The K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset and the Pro model is fueled by the Snapdragon 855.

The Redmi K20 models 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$289) and 2,099 Yuan (~$303). The Redmi K20 Pro comes in four models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage at 2,499 Yuan (~$362), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at 2,599 Yuan (~$375), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at 2,799 Yuan (~$404) and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage at 2,999 Yuan (~$435).

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