Xiaomi is finally ending the software support for the Mi A3 smartphone, which is the last of its Android One models. This basically marks an end of the Android One era for the company.

According to the Xiaomi Security Center’s EOS product list, the Chinese tech giant released a list of all devices that has finally reached the end of their software support life. This basically means that these phones will no longer receive any software or firmware updates, which includes security patches as well. The site shows a long list of Redmi and Xiaomi branded devices. Some of these models in the EOS list includes the Android One smartphone models that the Chinese brand had launched in the past, with the latest one being the Mi A3.

For those unaware, the Android One program was basically smartphone that features the stock Android operating system. Furthermore, these models typically received at least two years of major OS upgrades as well. Notably, one of the most highlighting aspect of these Android One phones were that they typically are some of the first Android models to receive new OS updates for the Android platform, rivaling even Google’s very own Pixel phones as well.

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Xiaomi is rolling out the July 2022 security patch for the Mi A3 globally. The Mi A3 was released three years ago and it is Xiaomi’s last Android One-running smartphone. This could be the penultimate update support for the device. The Mi A3 will join the out-of-support list after its last software update.

The Mi A3 came bundled with Android 9.0 Pie and has progressed to Android 11 during its times. It had enjoyed regular software updates during the three years of its existence. Xiaomi had promised three years of security patches and updates for the device. It is now on the cusp of achieving that promise three years down the line. The 8MB download will update the Mi A3 to the July 2022 security patch. The finer details of the update can be gotten from the Android Security Bulletin.

Eligible Mi A3 smartphones will get the July 2022 security patch via an over-the-air (OTA) update. The phone’s settings will provide the necessary information on the current patch available. Alternatively, users can download the update using Xiaomi Firmware Updater. The Mi A3 models in Europe last received an update back in June 2022.

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Xiaomi has continued to provide software support for the Mi A3 even though the phone is gradually moving towards the end of days. Not too long ago, the company rolled out a new update bringing December 2021 security patch with an unusually large file size of 458 GB. The Chinese company has yet again provided a new update for the Mi A3. The new update ushers in the January 2022 Android security patch.

Unlike the December 2021 security patch, this new update has an exceptionally small file size of just 12.29 MB. It comes with the firmware number V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM, showing it is still based on MIUI 12 despite the device launching as part of Google’s Android One program. The software is still Android 11 and we doubt if Xiaomi will push any major update to the device which launched with Android 9.0 Pie. This means it has received two major Android upgrades even though the migration to Android 11 was plagued with several bug incidence.

According to the changelog, the update delivers the January 2022 security patch, fixes bugs, will enhance the stability of the device, and optimize the overall performance of the Mi A3. The V12.0.18.0.RFQMIXM build is presently being delivered via OTA update on MIUI’s global channel.

It should be noted, though, that the Mi A3 will not be getting official software support from July 2022.

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Xiaomi has rolled out a huge update of the Mi A3, which is the Chinese company’s last Android One smartphone. Xiaomi has continued to provide much important software support for the users of the Mi A3 even though the phone is gradually moving towards its end of days, as it were. In the aftermath of the late release of the November 2021 update, the December update for the device has now rolled out at a massive 458MB.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 will not be provided software support from July 2022, but Xiaomi is still sustaining the device for its global audience with these latest updates. Xiaomi had continued to provide timely and steady updates for the Mi A3 on a global scale. The Android 11-based update is codenamed V12.0.17.0 RFQMIXM. At a hefty 458MB, it is unclear yet what are the components of the December updates released. The Mi A3 has already received its two OS updates and will not be able to get the latest Android 12 OS officially.

The December 2021 security update from Google is meant to improve security and fix bugs on the Mi A3. It will enhance the stability of the device and optimize the overall performance of the Mi A3.

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The most advanced Android version yet, Android 11 will be in several devices from the stables of Chinese phone maker, Xiaomi. The models include the stock Android-running Mi A3, a recent report has shown. The Mi A3 is Xiaomi’s only Android One handset that is eligible for Android 11, as some others like the Mi A1, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite have already received two OS upgrades. Other devices on the scheduled lineup for Android 11 upgrade are the global Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

The report by Xiaomi & MIUI News on Telegram (via), already cited by several industry watchers also published a list of Xiaomi devices that would receive Android 11, which was already being expected.

The Mi A3 is obviously one of the smartphones that Xiaomi will be upgrading, as sources have confirmed that it has successfully completed internal testing of the new OS. It is highly improbable that there will be any further upgrade of the phone after this OS upgrade as Xiaomi released it on Android 9.0 Pie in 2019. The Mi A3 is a very unique smartphone and it is likely to be the only one to receive Android 11 on the Android One program. No more major updates are available for the Mi A1, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite, for example, and the company hasn’t released another Android One-branded phone after the berthing of the Mi A3.

The 12 handsets that are next in line for Android 11 OS include the Mi 10 Lite Zoom, Mi 10 Youth, Mi A3, Mi CC9 Pro, Mi Note 10, and Mi Note 10 Pro. Others are the Poco M2 Pro, Poco X2, Redmi K30, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro Global, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

The exact date for the planned upgrade is not yet clear, but following recent trends of upgrades by Xiaomi, it is suggested that it is most likely to be within a month or thereabout.

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Xiaomi‘s Android 10 update for the Mi A3 is perhaps the worst update we have seen in a long time. After three updates, users still complained of a buggy firmware which forced the company to roll back the updates all three times. For the fourth time, Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 10 update for Mi A3 users.

The update comes with the version number V11.0.14.0.QFQMIXM and is expected to hit Mi A3 units Over-The-Air. Of course, the rollout should be pushed in batches so as to ensure there is no issue. So, if you are yet to receive the update you may want to exercise some patience. Alternatively, you may check from the system setting if a new update is available for your device.

The update is noticeably lighter with a size of just 32.69MB compared to 1.33GB file size of previous updates that were cancelled. The changelog notes that some obsolete features were removed but no mention of the specific features was made. Some of the new features include a system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation and privacy controls, among others. This build is also said to fix the issue of fingerprint not showing up when picking up the phone.

It is hoped that this new update won’t come with any issue.

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Xiaomi Mi A3, the company’s third-generation Android One smartphone has officially earned a place in the list of buggiest phones ever. Since its release, the phone has been criticized for its software by users around the world. What’s even more interesting is the company has once again pulled back (third time) the Android 10 update.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 launched in July 2019 as a rebadged Mi CC9e for international markets. Instead of MIUI, it shipped with stock Android 9.0 Pie software under the Android One program. This means it should get two platform updates and monthly security patches for three years.

However, the company is yet to deliver a bug-free stable Android 10 update for the device. Android One devices are supposed to be one of the first to get the latest Android update. But in Xiaomi’s case, it is different as the heavily skinned MIUI running Redmi K20 Pro was the first to get it. In fact, the Chinese variant of the device received the Android 10 update on the day Google officially launched it

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But the company’s latest generation Android One device, the Mi A3 is still running Android Pie from 2018. In addition to that, the company has never delivered monthly security patches on time and tried to seed out a bugless Android 10 update for three times in a row.

Xiaomi first rolled out the Android 10 update to Mi A3 users in late February and soon it was rolled back due to bugs. Once again, it seeded out the update in mid-March but the same bugs followed. Now, recently on April 8, the Chinese smartphone maker released the update for the third time, unfortunately, ‘third time is not a charm’ for the company as the bugs have managed to latch on to this build too. 

And hence, the latest Android 10 so-called stable update with April 2020 security patch has been rolled back according to a Xiaomi customer care executive.

Anyway, it is worth noting that not all users are facing issues. But still, we recommend you to stick with Android 9 and only continue to update security patches and avoid Android 10 OTA notification.

These are some of the bugs/issues reported by Mi A3 users on Mi Community and other platforms.

• Random reboots
• Excessive battery drains
• Camera lag
• Fingerprint sensor issue
• Camera shutter issue (defaulted to 1.4 sec)
• UI Lag
• Performance issue

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When Xiaomi first launched the Mi A1 running stock Android, fans outside China were ecstatic about the development. Moreso, it was launched under Google’s Android One programme which meant Android updates would be prompt and regular. However, that hasn’t really been the case. Owners of the company’s latest Mi A3 had to petition Xiaomi over the delay to push the latest update.

The update was also reportedly delayed by the Coronavirus outbreak. However, when it started rolling out, the ROM was full of bugs and even got some models bricked. Xiaomi had to roll back the OTA update. The company has now started pushing the Android 10 update to the Mi A3.

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The update comes with the version number V11.0.11.0 QFQMIXM and is expected to hit Mi A3 units Over-The-Air. Of course, the rollout should be pushed in batches so as to ensure there is no issue. So, if you are yet to receive the update you may want to exercise some patience. Alternatively, you may check from the system setting if a new update is available for your device.

The update for the Mi A3 is 1.33GB in size and some of the new features include a system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation and privacy controls, among others. It is hoped that this new update won’t come with any issue.

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Starting from today, smartphone will be selling at increased pricing in India. The reason behind the price hike is the increase in the GST rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. Xiaomi India has confirmed the revised pricing of its Mi and Redmi branded phones. The below mentioned phones will be available with new pricing on the official online store, e-commerce sites and retail stores soon.

Redmi Note 9 series

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models like 4+64, 6+128 and 8+128 launched for Rs. 14,999 (~$197) Rs. 16,999 (~$222) and Rs. 18,999 (~$249) price tags. Their new prices are Rs. 16,499 (~$216), Rs. 17,999 (~$236) and Rs. 19,999 (~$262). The Redmi Note 9 Pro variants such as 4+64 and 6+128 debuted for Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 15,999 (~$209). They will now sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 16,999.

Redmi K20 series

The vanilla Redmi K20 editions like 6+64 and 6+128 were selling for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 22,999 (~$301). They will now sell for Rs. 21,999 (~$288) and RS. 24,999 (~$327). The Redmi K20 Pro editions like 6+128 and 8+256 were priced at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 27,999 (~$366). Their new prices are Rs. 26,999 (~$353) and Rs. 29,999 (~$393).

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Redmi Note 8 series

The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64, 6+128 and 8+128 debuted for Rs. 14,999, Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999. These will be available for Rs. 15,999, Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 18,999, respectively. The Redmi Note 8 models such as 4+64 and 6+128 have been available for Rs. 10,499 and Rs. 12,999. Their new prices are Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 13,999.

Redmi 8 series

The Redmi 8A Dual 2+32 and 3+32 will be available for Rs. 6,999 (~$91) and Rs. 7,999 (~$105) instead of its regular price tags of Rs. 6,499 (~$85) and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A variants like 2+32 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs. 6,199 (~$81) and 6,499. They will now be available for Rs. 6,699 and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8 4+64 edition will carry new price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$118) instead of its Rs. 7,999 (~$105) pricing.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Go

There is no change in the pricing of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Hence, its 4+64, 6+64 and 6+128 variants will continue to cost Rs. 10,999, Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 13,999.

The Redmi 7A editions like 2+16 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs 5,999 and Rs. 6,199. Their increased price tags are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,699 (~87). The Redmi Go will now sell for Rs. 4,999 (~$65) instead of its regular price of Rs. 4,499 (~$59).

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 editions like 4+64 and 6+128 sold for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999. The pricing of its 6 GB RAM edition hasn’t changed, but the base model’s cost has increased to Rs. 12,999.

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Xiaomi obviously isn’t interested in pushing the stock Android-rocking Mi A series. How else do we explain the lacklustre manner the company handles the Android 10 update for the models. After a long waiting period and several petitions, Xiaomi started pushing the update for the Mi A3 over the weekend. But one thing was consistent among users that got the update and that is the presence of several bugs, one of which is a non-functional fingerprint scanner. As a result of the complaints, the Chinese company has rolled back the update while it apparently tries to fix the bugs.

The update for the Mi A3 is 1.3GB in size and that is pretty large and we expect a few bugs here and there but the long wait has already mad users weary and now, this. There is even a Reddit thread for users to drop the issues encounter after the update. Even though the official changelog indicates that system stability has been increased and system lag has reduced, there were complaints of the phone rebooting in loops and would only stop when the rear camera is covered, among others.

When Xiaomi first launched the Mi A1 running stock Android, fans outside China were ecstatic about the development. Moreso, it was launched under Google’s Android One programme which meant Android updates would be prompt and regular. However, that hasn’t really been the case. Owners of the company’s latest Mi A3 had to petition Xiaomi over the delay to push the latest update. The update was also reportedly delayed by the Coronavirus outbreak. After the long wait, it still turned out disappointing!

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Xiaomi Mi A3 is quite a popular device in the mid-range segment running on the Android One program. It is the third smartphone on the Android One series that is co-developed by Google as part of its Android initiative. The smartphone is well-received by users in Europe and some developing nations like India. The third-party developers are also eagerly developing new mods, working on frameworks to make them compatible. Similarly, Xiaomi has received official TWRP support a few days ago.

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In our guide, we will get root access after installing TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A3. Over some time, the device had an unofficial port of TWRP available with some bugs. The flashing process will be different as the device uses the A/B partition system.

There are various advantages of using the TWRP recovery to get root access and flash other MODs. It also brings the capability of creating and restoring a system backup. The TWRP is GUI based custom Recovery that helps the users to do modification on the Android system by flashing respective MODs.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with a huge 6.08-inch Super AMOLED HD+ display featuring a 1560 x 720-pixels resolution and a pixel density of 293 PPI. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla 5 to protect against usual falls. The smartphone is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset featuring Adreno 610 GPU and an octa-core processor.

In Optics, the smartphone carries an AI-assisted triple rear camera setup with the 48-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and 2-megapixel depth-sensing lens. A 32-megapixel front camera is present for selfies and video calling. There’s a 4030 mAh battery with 18W quick charging via Quick Charge 3.0.

Xiaomi Mi A3 comes in different storage variants of 64GB + 4GB, 128GB + 4GB, and 128GB + 6GB. It supports WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Infrared Port, FM Radio and USB 2.0. There’s an under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. It comes in three different colors of Kind of Gray, Not just Blue and More than White.

Install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A3

Installing TWRP on Mi A3 will open doors for unlimited possibilities to customize the smartphone.

Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible if any damage to your device or data occurs while following this guide. You are proceeding at your own will. Unlocking Bootloader or rooting the device will void the warranty. The device will not receive any official OTA update from the company. 

Prerequisites:

• Download and Install ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC/MAC.
• Download Xiaomi USB Drivers.
• Unlock bootloader of Mi A3 using our guide.
• Ensure the phone’s battery is more than 60%
• Backup important data on any external media
• Download the latest TWRP from here.
• Download the latest Magisk manager and install it on your phone.

Steps to install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A3

Follow the below-mentioned instructions carefully to successfully install TWRP. Before proceeding, please ensure your Xiaomi Mi A3 bootloader is unlocked.

1. Enable Developer Mode by tapping the MIUI version 7 times after heading to the Settings > About Phone.
2. Enable USB Debugging by heading to the Settings>Developer Option and toggle USB Debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone with the PC via USB Cable.
4. Download the TWRP image from the above section and place it into the extracted ADB and Fastboot tools folder. Also, ensure to copy the same file on your phone’s internal storage.
5. Open Command Prompt or Powershell by pressing SHIFT + RIGHT-Click in ADB and Fastboot folder.
   
6. Reboot your smartphone into fastboot mode by executing below mentioned command.

   adb reboot bootloader

7. In order to temporarily flash the TWRP on Mi A3, execute the following command:

   fastboot boot twrp.img

8. Once in TWRP after boot, navigate to Advanced > Install Recovery Ramdisk option > Browse the TWRP image.
9. After Installing the TWRP image in the above step. Again head to Advanced > and “Fix Recovery Bootloop” option to avoid boot loops.
10. Reboot your device and enjoy TWRP custom recovery.

You’ve successfully installed TWRP on Xiaomi Mi A3. In order to attain root access, you need to follow the steps below.

Root Xiaomi Mi A3 with Magisk

Rooting Xiaomi Mi A3 needs a custom Recovery installed, or you can root the device using a patched boot method. Otherwise, you can get the root privileges by flashing the Magisk manager on Xiaomi Mi A3 by following the below steps.

1. Download Magisk manager File on your smartphone.
2. Boot into the recovery, after taking the recommended backup of your stock ROM.
3. Tap Install, and then browse ‘magisk.zip’ file you downloaded, and swipe to confirm the flash.
4. After a few seconds, you can successfully reboot the device from the TWRP manager.
5. Enjoy!

The user has successfully rooted the Xiaomi A3 using the above steps. You can now install your favorite MODs, can tweak the performance and battery efficiency. If you get any problem, let us know via the comments below.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is always keen to garner more and more sales with its competitive pricing of mid-range smartphones. They are also working to improve on the software support, but still, many users prefer custom ROMs over the stock Android present on the Xiaomi Mi A3. Being a device running on Android One Program, it will soon get the Android 10 Update. The Xiaomi has also confirmed about the Android 10 update hitting Xiaomi Mi A3 devices this month.

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If you don’t wish to use the stock Android experience, then you have various options to switch to the Android 10 custom ROMs available for the Xiaomi Mi A3 device. The users can easily customize the software for more features and can even optimize the performance of the smartphone using custom ROMs. There are many advantages of the custom ROMs, which can surely improve the overall usability of the Xiaomi Mi A3.

What is Custom ROM?

It is a custom phone firmware that enables the user to get customized features without any hassle. Android being an open-source platform, it allows the third-party developers to build customized ROMs by editing the existing code and then recompiling it for the wide variety of devices. It enables root access of the phone, enables to customize of the boot animation, themes, and User Interface and upgrades the Android version. Here we have listed some best advantages of the custom ROMs.

Advantages:

• Easy Full-System backups
• Flash image file on the device.
• Adds the ability to remove bloatware from the stock ROM.
• Supports underclock and overclock of the processor.
• Quickly flash custom ROM, MOD, Framework.
• Support to quickly flash the Xposed and Magisk Framework.
• Easy installation of SUperSu and Magisk for rooting
• Ability to wipe cache and data.

Xiaomi Mi A3 specifications

Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched in July 2019 with a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 720 x 1560 pixels resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is powered with Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset and coupled with Adreno 610 GPU. The device comes in different storage variants of 4 GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128 GB and 6 GB + 128 GB. However, the user can even expand the storage up to 256 GB with a microSD card.

In optics, the smartphones carry a triple rear camera module featuring a 48 MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP selfie shooter is present on the front for video calling and other face-unlock features.

Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with  WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and USB Type-C. The under-display fingerprint sensor can easily authenticate your device. It comes with a 4030 Non-Removable battery with an 18W fast charging technology.

Let’s see the best Android 10 custom ROMs available for Xiaomi  Mi A3.

List of best Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 custom ROMs

Android 10 engulfs various new features, including the Dark Mode, Smart Reply, enhanced location and privacy tools, Incognito mode for Google Maps, Focus Mode, Live Caption, edge-to-edge gestures, Digital Wellbeing and many other changes. Many new APIs have been integrated for developers to facilitate the new features on Android 10.

The support for foldable devices is also incorporated into the new Android version. It will help the upcoming foldable devices to fit inside the port view easily. The 5G support is also built in the Android 10. To enjoy all these features, check the below-mentioned custom ROMs for Mi A3.

Pixel Experience ROM

The name speaks itself. Pixel Experience ROM borrows features from the Pixel devices. All the Pixel goodies including a launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, and boot animations of the Pixel devices. It is based on AOSP and offers maximum stability for the users to enjoy the new features. The developers aim to provide a stable and secure environment for Android devices to work flawlessly with Pixel devices.

It is based on Android 10, and most of the features such as WiFi, RIL, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Bluetooth, Lights, GPS are working flawlessly. All the known bugs have been fixed in recent updates. The user need not to flash Gapps as it is inclusive of the ROM itself. It can be installed directly from both the Fastboot and Recovery. Before installing the Pixel Experience ORM, make sure you are on the latest ROM firmware of Xiaomi Mi A3.  You can download the ROM from the link below.

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Atom OS ROM 

It is based on AOSP and includes Google Apps such as the launcher, icons, fonts, and wallpapers. Most of the features are working, and all the known issues have been fixed. The features such as Fingerprint on display, Bluetooth, and WIFi are working without a problem. The latest version fo the Atom OS includes the October security patch.

It can be easily installed after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP recovery. Read the installation instruction before installing the Atom OS ROM. You can download the Atom OS ROM from the link below.

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Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha

The Paranoid Android Quartz Alpha is a special version of the Paranoid ROM based on Android 10. It is designed by Hampus Olsson, who is a multi-disciplinary artist famous for beautiful pieces of artwork. He has refined the UI of the Paranoid Android to look more artistic. The ROM also incorporates Abstruct app, which is home to all the Paranoid Android wallpapers.

This ROM is in alpha stage and carries some bugs which make it difficult for daily users to install it. The SafetyNet is not working on the Xiaomi Mi A3. The user needs to install Orange Fox recovery to install the Paranoid Android ROM. It does not include the Google services by default, and the user needs to flash Gapps zip to install it. The user should have installed the latest firmware version on Mi A3. The link to get the ROM is below.

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These are some Android 10 based custom ROMs that are available for Xiaomi Mi A3. We will update the list with new Android 10 ROMs. If you have any recommendations, then do let us know via the comments below.

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Xiaomi advertised the Redmi Note 8 Pro as a gaming phone despite it is definitely not a flagship device, and not only for its affordable price tag. But does it really have flagship-class features and components? Is it really a flagship killer when it comes to performance or it is still far from high-end devices? Does it have a higher value for money than affordable flagships? We decided to answer all of these questions by comparing it to one of the latest and most amazing affordable flagships in China: the Oppo Reno Ace. Unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it is a real high-end phone, but is it worth spending more for it? Let’s find it out together.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Reno Ace

Design

There is no doubt about the fact that Oppo Reno Ace has a more premium design than Redmi Note 8 Pro. Indeed, it sports a glass back paired with an aluminum frame, it has a cleaner glass back thanks to the in-display fingerprint scanner, and it is even more compact. It should also be a more resistant phone due to both its metal frame and the Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The Oppo Reno Ace is even more beautiful, at least according to my tastes.

Display

The display of the Oppo Reno Ace is infinitely superior to the one of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. First of all, it is an AMOLED screen unlike the IPS panel of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Further, it supports both full DCI-P3 coverage and a higher 90 Hz refresh ratio, while Redmi Note 8 Pro does not. It also comes with a slightly taller aspect ratio and stereo speakers which improve multimedia and gaming experience. Given that it sports an AMOLED panel, Oppo Reno Ace also comes with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the biometric sensor of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is placed on the back. Both Oppo Reno Ace and Redmi Note 8 Pro support HDR.

Specs & Software

Despite it is just a midrange smartphone, Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a high-end SoC. There is no midrange chipset that can achieve the same graphics performance as the MediaTek Helio G90T. That is why it is a perfect chipset for gaming. But is it able to reach the flagship Snapdragon 855+ which is currently the best Qualcomm’s chipset? The short answer is no. The long answer is: even though it has high-end CPU and GPU performance, Helio G90T is far from being a top-tier chipset. And it even has a high energy consumption, given that it is built at 12 nm while most of the current flagship chipsets are built at 7 nm. Another component making the Oppo Reno Ace better than Redmi Note 8 Pro in every configuration is the UFS 3.0 internal storage, while Redmi Note 8 Pro has UFS 2.1 storage. Last but not least, Oppo Reno Ace is available with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Redmi Note 8 Pro stops at 8 GB.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a quad camera with a higher resolution for the main sensor, but this does not mean it is a better camera phone. Oppo Reno Ace has a better 48 MP sensor with a brighter aperture and even OIS in its dual camera. Unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Oppo Reno Ace has an ultrawide lens which is currently one of the most wanted camera features. So, Oppo Reno Ace wins even when it comes to cameras.

• Read More: OPPO Reno Ace with 90Hz display, SD855+ and 65W charging debuts for 3,199 Yuan (~$449)

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a way bigger battery than Oppo Reno Ace, but it does not mean that it always provides a longer battery life. With an intensive usage, Oppo Reno Ace is superior because it has more efficient components. Further, the Oppo Reno Ace has a lot faster charging technology: with its 65W SuperVOOC Flash Charge, it can fully charge in just 30 minutes.

Price

In China, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €177/$200, while Oppo Reno Ace starts from about €380/$425. Oppo Reno Ace is a superior phone in almost every aspect, but if you can not afford a so expensive device, Redmi Note 8 Pro is the best mid-ranger you can buy if you are looking for the best performance and long battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Reno Ace: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PRO

• High graphics performance
• Advanced cooling system
• Bigger battery
• Affordable price

CONS

• Midrange specifications

Oppo Reno Ace

PRO

• Better display
• Better cameras
• Flagship-class hardware
• Faster charging tech

CONS

• Limited availability
• Higher price

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UMIDIGI X launch last month being the first in-screen fingerprint smartphone of the company and during the presale, it came at an amazing price of $179.99. This price is available once again until September 15th on Aliexpress for those who didn’t catch the deal on time. In the meantime, the company shared the teardown video of the device so that users can check out the build quality.

After the removal of the SIM tray and the back panel, the disassembly is pretty straightforward and all you need is a screwdriver to go all the way. This also means that it is easy to repair. Of course, the video shared focuses on the in-screen fingerprint sensor and triple rear camera which are the highlights of the device.

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According to the manufacturer, the device is equipped with the latest generation optical in-screen fingerprint sensor, which looks like a camera and it can capture a photo of your thumbprint to unlock the screen. It comes from Goodix, the provider of in-screen fingerprint modules for tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. In addition, the company points out the NFC chip found inside, a feature missing from most budget devices. Lastly, the 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP/8MP ultra wide/5MP depth camera), 4150mAh big battery with 18W fast charging, and large storage (128GB) are some other specs worth pointing out.

UMIDIGI X will be available for $179.99 again at UMIDIGI Global Online Store on Aliexpress from September 9th to September 15th while the global recruiting of 10 trial users to test UMIDIGI Uwake is still ongoing. You can learn more details and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Delivering a wide range of hot selling products to consumers in more than 200 countries and territories, LightInTheBox is touted as one of China’s most reliable online shopping center. The deals price is limited to America and Britain.

The Beijing-based international online retail company has now teamed up with Xiaomi to offer the well-received Xiaomi MI A1 and the equally popular Mi A3 smartphones for considerably lowered prices. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi MI A1 Smartphone

Even over a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, the Xiaomi Mi A1 continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers. Considering the phone’s undying demand, Xiaomi is now offering it for a lowered price on LightInTheBox.

The phone comes in two color options, including black and gold. The black-tinted model usually retails for $397.30 but you can now buy it for just $170.84. This is a 57 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

Alternatively, you can go for the gold color option of the phone, which would normally set you back $389.99. Thanks to a 57 percent off, you can get your hands on this model for a lowered price of only $168.96.

The irresistible Xiaomi MI A1 smartphone offers the following features:

• 5.5 inches FHD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM | 64GB ROM
• 12MP back camera
• 5MP front camera
• Android 7.0 Nougat OS
• Non-removable Li-Po 3080 mAh battery

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Mi A1 smartphone and avail the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in four days.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone

Launched in July this year, the Mi A3 has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag. While 4GB RAM+64GB Mi A3 variant usually retails for $487.49, you can now buy it for $241.76 from LightInTheBox.

This 50 percent discount is currently available on the blue, as well as the gray color options. You can visit this link to grab the discount as the promo will come to an end in just four days.

The promotions will be valid from September 5th to September 11th and are available for America and Britain based users only. The Xiaomi Mi A3 boasts an impressive array of features that you can check out below:

• 6.01 inches Capacitive Screen, AMOLED display with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor
• Adreno 610 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+2MP back camera
• 32MP front camera
• MIUI OS
• Non-removable Li-Po 4030 mAh battery

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Mid-rangers are Xiaomi’s “core business” and it is not a case if Redmi recently became an independent brand and carried the company’s sales to incredibly high levels. A few hours ago, the most awaited Redmi phone of the year finally made its debut. We are talking about the Redmi Note 8 Pro which was officially announced alongside the vanilla Note 8. But will the new affordable device become a best-seller like its predecessor Redmi Note 7? Does it have the potentialities to beat the concurrence? Before establishing if that is the mid-ranger for you, we think you first have to understand if it is the best option among several “value for money” devices you can find in the Xiaomi’s catalog. That is why we compared it with the latest ones available globally: the Redmi K20 (also known as the Mi 9T outside Asia) and Xiaomi Mi A3 (Mi CC9e in China).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20

Design

If the design is your priority, then you should not opt for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Both Redmi K20 and Xiaomi Mi A3 are definitely better for both their design and their build quality. While Redmi K20 is the most futuristic due to its notch-less display and its pop-up camera, as well as its psychedelic glass back, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the most compact and the most lightweight, but it has a classic waterdrop display. Both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, so both have a premium and flagship-like build quality. Given that I am not a compact phones lover and I like notch-less displays, I prefer the Redmi K20. But if you want a device which is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket there is no challenge: Mi A3 wins.

Display

The Redmi K20 is a clear winner when it comes to display quality. It is the only to sport an AMOLED panel which is Full HD+ resolution and HDR-compliant. So it boasts a better color reproduction and even a satisfying level of detail. Redmi Note 8 Pro is Full HD as well, but it has a lower-end IPS display and it even lacks an in-display fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi Mi A3 has an AMOLED display and a UD fingerprint reader, but it comes with a disappointing HD+ resolution instead of Full HD+. But do not forget that its display is smaller and better for one-handed use.

Specs & Software

According to the specs and the benchmarks, Redmi Note 8 Pro has the highest performance thanks to its stunning MediaTek Helio G90T chipset which was specifically made for gamers and demanding users. But it has a higher energy consumption due to the 12 nm production process. However, there is no much to worry about as the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a bigger battery. Redmi Note 8 Pro has the best chipset, but Redmi K20 comes in a better memory configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, while Redmi Note 8 Pro stops at 8/128 GB. However, that is not a so big deal given that Redmi Note 8 Pro has expandable storage while Redmi K20 does not. Note that Xiaomi Mi A3 runs Android One, while Redmi K20 and Note 8 Pro run MIUI.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most interesting mid-range camera phones out there. It is the first phone to be equipped with a 64 MP camera, the highest resolution ever seen on a mobile phone until now. And it even has a quad camera on its rear side, including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Redmi K20 is an amazing camera phone as well, thanks to its high-end 48 MP sensor and its telephoto lens. Xiaomi Mi A3 is inferior when it comes to rear cameras, but it has a better 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has the biggest battery, but we believe Xiaomi Mi A3 will last longer on a single charge because it has a more efficient chipset as well as a more efficient display, thanks to its smaller size and its lower resolution.

Price

Xiaomi Mi A3 is priced €220/$245 globally, Redmi K20 costs about €260/$290 and Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €180/$200. Overall, if I do not consider the price, despite the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a better chipset, I prefer the Redmi K20 due to its better display and design. But this does not mean it is a better phone than Redmi Note 8 Pro as the Note boasts a bigger battery, more versatile cameras, and even higher performance. With its compact HD display and inferior cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 represents a valid alternative just for a smaller niche, but it offers Android One and an amazing selfie camera, so it is not a device to discard. Which features do you prefer and which phone would you choose according to them?

• Read More: Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition brings custom cases, themes and gifts

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

• Amazing design
• Great cameras
• Big battery
• HDR and wide display
• UD fingerprint scanner

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Compact
• Android One
• Long battery life
• UD fingerprint reader

CONS

• HD display

Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Best performance
• Big battery
• Great cameras
• Wide display

CONS

• Less suitable for modding

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Xiaomi has left the competitors in lurk after announcing the Mi A3 in China, India and other parts of the world. The company keeps surprising users with new smartphones at competitive prices. Xiaomi Mi A3 is also a useful device which is launched recently with decent specifications and affordable pricing. Many users are interested in buying the Mi A3 over the other Android One devices. As like always, the development of the new Xiaomi device has started. A senior developer at XDA has published the patched boot image to root Xiaomi Mi A3 using Magisk.

Xiaomi Mi A3 specification

Xiaomi Mi A3 is a mid-range smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC packing an 11 nm Octa-core Kryo 260 CPU at 2.0GHz of clock speed. The Adreno 610 GPU is sufficient to handle the graphics-intensive tasks. The device is available two different storage options of 4GB+64GB and 4GB+ 128GB internal storage. The user can also expand the storage up to 256GB via MicroSD card. A 6.088-inch AMOLED DotDrop display makes it more beautiful with the HD+ resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. The rounded display corners with 2.5D glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 makes it look premium and durable.

In the optical department, Xiaomi Mi A3 carries an AI Triple rear camera featuring a 48 MP primary Sony camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and another 2 MP depth camera. It is optimized with AI portrait mode, night photography mode, and AI scene detection. A 32 MP AI selfie camera is present in its dewdrop display with the ability of AI face unlock, Panorama Selfie, etc.

Other features include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, hybrid SIM slot 4030 mAH battery supporting QC 3.0 18W fast charging. In connectivity, the phone offers support for WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GSM/VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio port, GPS, GLONASS, AGPS, and Beido. It also packs a Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, light sensor, and proximity sensor to make it smarter.

Related: Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Realme 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Specs Comparison

What is rooting?

Rooting is an aspect of Android smartphone through which users gain superuser access to the whole Android system on a particular device. It is done to attain full access to the smartphone. It open doors to uninstall the bloatware, flash mods and customize as per need which is typically impossible in the stock configuration.

Advantages

• Full control across the device and applications.
• Improves customizability
• Brings the ability to install custom ROM.
• It also brings support for custom themes.
• Ability to uninstall bloatware or unnecessary system apps from the phone.
• Install custom ROM mods such as Magisk, Xposed and others.
• Upgrade to the newer Android version

Disadvantages 

• It voids warranty
• The user won’t be able to receive OTA updates
• Risk of bricking the smartphone
• It may also lead to poor performance

Now, let’s see how to root the Xiaomi Mi A3 using the patched boot image. Before proceeding further, please set up the environment with the dependencies as mentioned below.

Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to data or device while performing the unlocking. It will also void the device’s warranty and remove all data on the device. You’re proceeding at your own risk.

Pre-Requisites:

• Download and Install ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC/MAC.
• Download Xiaomi USB Drivers.
• Unlock bootloader of Mi A3 using our guide.
• Ensure the phone’s battery is more than 60%
• Backup important data on any external media
• Download Mi A3 stock boot.img found on this GITHUB.
  (Note: Download the boot image file of the respective version of MIUI that is installed on your phone. The link added above corresponds to MIUI v10.3.5.0 as it matches the version on my Xiaomi Mi A3.)
• Download latest Magisk manager and install it on your phone

Steps to root Xiaomi Mi A3

Follow all the steps carefully. Otherwise, your device might get bricked.

1. You should have unlocked the bootloader of Mi A3.
2. Enable Developer Mode by tapping MIUI version 7 times after heading to the Settings > About Phone.
3. Also, enable USB Debugging by heading to the Settings>Developer Option and toggle USB Debugging.
4. Now, connect your phone with PC via the USB cable.
5. Copy the downloaded boot.img to your phone’s internal (or external) memory.
6. Also, place a copy of boot.img in your ADB and Fastboot extracted folder.
7. Download and install Magisk Manager on your phone.
8. Open Magisk Manager app and patch the file by going to Install > Install (once again) > Select Patch a file and then browse the location where you stored the stock boot.img.
9. Upon selection, the Magisk manager will patch the boot image and will store it in internal memory/Download/magisk_patched.img.
10. Move the patched file from your mobile to PC. (Note: place the patched file in the same extracted ADB and Fastboot folder).
11. If you can’t find the file using MTP mode, you can pull it via below mentioned ADB command:

    adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img

12. Now, uninstall Magisk manager App from Xiaomi Mi A3.
13. Connect the phone with PC via USB cable. Now flash the patched boot image on your smartphone. Execute the following command:

    adb reboot bootloader

14. After rebooting into the fast boot mode, type the following command to flash patched boot:

    fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img

15. Just after successfully flashing the fastboot, type the continue command instead of reboot:

    fastboot continue

16. Upon successful boot-up, install Magisk Manager and enjoy the root access.

If you followed all the step accurately, then you would have rooted Xiaomi Mi A3 using patched boot image. If any error pops-up while rooting Mi A3, then do let us know via the comments below.

The method above is strictly for Xiaomi Mi A3. Other devices may get bricked.

Up Next: Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A3: Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi recently unveiled the Mi A3 in India. It is the third consecutive device in the Mi A series which has been launched in India under the Android One program. The Chinese company has added various new advancements to the Mi A2 successor. The device is accompanied by a triple camera sensor, Super AMOLED display, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. In today’s writeup, we will help users to unlock the bootloader of the Xiaomi Mi A3.

Unlocking the bootloader is the first and the foremost thing to do before flashing any MOD or custom ROM. The unlocking opens the door for the users to tweak the system as per their own requirement. They can improve the performance and battery efficiency by removing unnecessary bloatware from the device. The ability to flash third-party recovery comes only after unlocking the bootloader.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications

Xiaomi Mi A3 comes packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128 GB Internal storage variants. For imaging responsibilities, the device is empowered with a triple rear camera sensor featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and another 2-megapixel wide-angle lens. On the front, a 32-megapixel selfie sensor is available with the ability to snap beautiful selfies and video calling.

It sports a 6.08-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and the resolution of 1560×720 pixels. As like its predecessors, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is also a part of Google’s Android One initiative and runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. In Connectivity, the device includes 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, IR emitter and USB Type-C port. In a recent announcement, the company confirmed that Xiaomi Mi A3 will be the first device to get Android Q.

Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any kind of damage to data or device while performing the unlocking. It will also void the device’s warranty and remove all data on the device. You’re proceeding at your own risk.

Pre-Requisites:

• Download the latest Xiaomi USB Drivers.
• Don’t forget to install ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC/Laptop.
• Backup important data on any external media as unlocking bootloader will wipe the data from internal storage.
• Make sure the device is charged at least up to 60%.

Steps to unlock Xiaomi Mi A3 Bootloader

Follow all the steps carefully, otherwise, your device may brick.

1. Enable Developer Mode by tapping MIUI version 7 times after heading to the Settings > About Phone.
2. It is also recommended to enable OEM Unlocking and Mi Unlock Status in the Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Option.
3. Download and set-up the ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC. (Note: Extract the downloaded tools zip in a folder on desktop)
4. Now, connect your Xiaomi Mi A3 with the PC via a USB cable.
5. On the PC, open the ADB and Fastboot Tools folder, and open the CMD or Powershell Window by pressing the Shift + Right Click.
6. Type the following command to reboot the device into bootloader mode:

   adb reboot bootloader

7. Execute the following command to check whether the device is connected or not.

   adb devices

8. Now, accept the pop-up message to “Always allow from this computer” by pressing OK.
9. To unlock the bootloader, type the below command:

   fastboot flashing unlock
   

10. Xiaomi Mi A3 will automatically boot the system, but you need to reboot into the fastboot mode by suing command state in step 6.
11. After booting into fastboot mode, execute the command to attain full unlock:

    fastboot flashing unlock_critical

12. Xiaomi Mi A3 will reboot into normal mode after successful completion.

That’s it from our side, and you can now install different tweaks, ROMs and root the device. If you get any problem while performing the task, do let us know via comments below.

Up Next: Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Realme 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi took an important step towards cementing its place in the global market when it launched the Mi A1 in 2017. What made the new A-series stand out was the pure Android operating system that it had onboard. Since then, Xiaomi has gone on to launch the Mi A2 and A3, all under Google’s Android One project. It has now emerged that the Mi branded models are an important part of the Android One project. In two years after its launch, the A series has achieved outstanding results.

During the Mi A3 launch, the company shared some data on the progress of the A-series. Data by market research firm Canalys shows that the sales volume of the Mi A1 in 2017 was 2.4 times more than those of other Android One handsets. In the same light, the Mi A2 sales when it was launched in 2018 was still far ahead of other Android One phones like the Nokia 3.1, Nokia 6.2 and Motorola One series. On the whole, the company says it has sold over 10 million units of the Mi A series.

We expect the Mi A3 to equally be a successful Android One phone even though it packs a disappointing HD+ display.  Apart from delivering a native Android operating system, Googe’s Android One project also brings the latest software update and on time.

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The Indian smartphones market just took advantages of a very valid new-entry: the Realme 5 Pro. With its incredibly affordable price tag and its astonishing specs sheet for that price, the new mid-ranger has all the potentialities to become one of the best-sellers of 2019. But in India, there are already some potential best-sellers of the second half of 2019 which may cannibalize its sales. We are referring to the new Android One-powered Xiaomi Mi A3 and to the older Redmi Note 7 Pro that is an upgraded version of one of the best-selling Android phones of the year in the global market. Will Realme 5 Pro stand a chance? Is it worth choosing it now considering the value for money? This comparison will shed some light on these questions.

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Oppo Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

If you do not need an ordinary, boring and cheap plastic body but you want a premium design more similar to flagship smartphones, you have no better choice than Xiaomi Mi A3, also known in China as the Mi CC9e (in China it has MIUI instead of Android One). It is the only composed of both a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it is even a very compact device, so it is excellent for people often using phones with one hand or traveling with their handset always in their pockets. While Xiaomi Mi A3 has the most premium design, it is worth noting that Realme 5 Pro is splash resistant.

Display

Given the higher level of detail and the wider diagonal, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro are better options when it comes to displays, despite they have an IPS LCD panel instead of a Super AMOLED one like the Xiaomi Mi A3. The Mi A3 boasts more vivid colors and it even has an in-display fingerprint reader, but the resolution is lower and the display is smaller-sized, so it is not exactly the ideal display for advanced and multimedia users. We won’t choose a winner between Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro because differences are marginal and we do not think it is worth focusing on them.

Specs & Software

The hardware department is a key feature of the Realme 5 Pro. Indeed, it is powered by one of the most performing midrange chipsets out there: the Snapdragon 712. And it is the most affordable smartphone with this chipset released in the second half of 2019. Further, unlike its opponents, it is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi A3 and its Snapdragon 665 which also features a more interesting software department thanks to Android One and its direct support by Google. Redmi Note 7 Pro is a classic Xiaomi phone with MIUI, but it has a slightly better processor than the Mi A3.

Camera

Due to its quad camera setup placed on the rear side, Realme 5 Pro is the most versatile phone when it comes to camera features. Xiaomi Mi A3 wins the selfie comparison and it also features better rear cameras than Redmi Note 7 Pro, with an additional ultrawide sensor.

Battery

Similar battery capacities, but we believe Xiaomi Mi A3 will last a lot more on a single charge due to its smaller and more efficient display which features the AMOLED technology and a lower resolution.

Price

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Oppo Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

• Big battery
• Good display
• Affordable price

CONS

• Worse hardware

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Premium build quality
• Amazing cameras
• Compact design
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Worldwide availability

CONS

• HD display

Realme 5 Pro

PROs

• Higher performance
• Great cameras
• Good display
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Oppo’s sub-brand just unveiled a new series of smartphones focused on quality-price ratio including the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro. Two phones with an amazing specs sheet sold in the most affordable price range you can expect for this kind of device. We believe that the new line-up is composed of the perfect competitors of the new Xiaomi Mi CC series which includes the Mi CC9 and the Mi CC9e also known as the Xiaomi Mi A3. Given that the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the one sold outside China, we decided to compare it with the Realme 5 as we believe they are very similar choices with an amazingly high value for money, actually among the best ones in their price range. But each of them is more valid for certain kinds of users. Here we will try to let you understand which one is the best for your needs.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A3

Design

Both Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 boast a very attractive body with reflective backs and gradient colors, but if you really want the best design and build quality, then there is nothing better than Xiaomi Mi A3 in its price range. Just like premium phones, it has both a glass back and an aluminum frame, and you can not expect a better thing from a so affordable device. On the other hand, note that Realme 5 is splash resistant, you may need it if you want to use your phone under the rain or in similar situations. Also keep in mind that Xiaomi Mi A3 has an in-display fingerprint reader, while Realme 5 does not.

Display

Displays are not the strongest point of Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3. Unfortunately, both feature just an HD (720p) resolution, while most of the phones sold at those prices come with Full HD+ display. Between these two devices, Xiaomi Mi A3 should offer the best display quality as it is equipped with an AMOLED panel instead of an LCD one. And, as mentioned above, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. But Xiaomi Mi A3 has a very small display that is amazing for compact phone lovers, but if you want a phone for the best multimedia experience, gaming or productivity, then Realme 5 is better due to its wide 6.5-inch screen.

Specs & Software

Same chipset and similar memory configurations, but Xiaomi Mi A3 has an added value: it is part of the Android One program. So, besides offering a more lightweight and well-optimized user experience, it is even updated faster and more constantly as Android One is supported directly by Google. Still, Realme 5 has pretty nice performance and a special AI Freezer feature which freezes background apps by detecting when the user does not need them.

Camera

Realme 5 is one of the few very affordable handsets to feature a quad camera setup on its rear side, including a dedicated macro camera. But despite the presence of a more versatile camera department, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi A3 because it has a more convincing 48 MP main sensor which captures a lot of detail with its Quad Bayer technology. Further, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a way better selfie camera with a 32 MP resolution. The Realme 5 Pro would win the rear cameras battle, but unfortunately, it is not part of this comparison.

• Read More: Giveaway – Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

Battery

Thanks to their efficient chipsets and their HD displays, Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 can last a lot longer than most of the smartphones out there on a single charge. Given that it has about 1000 mAh more in terms of capacity, we believe that Realme 5 will last more in most of the scenarios. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a definitely more efficient display, but the difference in capacity is too big for it.

Price

In the Indian market, Realme 5 carries a starting price tag of just €125/$140, while Xiaomi Mi A3 starts from €220/$245 in the global market. We still do not know how much Realme 5 will cost globally, but do not expect a so different price compared to the Mi A3. Overall, Realme 5 may be a better choice for a lot of people due to its bigger display. But if we exclude the smaller display, Xiaomi Mi A3 looks slightly better due to its awesome cameras, in-display fingerprint reader, Android One, and build quality.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A3: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PRO

• Bigger display
• Bigger battery
• Splash resistant
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Worse display quality

Xiaomi Mi A3

PRO

• More compact
• Android One
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Better cameras
• Great build quality

CONS

• Small display

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Xiaomi India will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone in India tomorrow. It is already known that the smartphone will be exclusively available though Amazon India. Ahead of the launch, the retailer giant seems to have accidently listed two variants of the Mi A3 along with their pricing.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Price in India (Leaked)

The Amazon India Lightning Deals listings that appeared prematurely yesterday revealed that the country will be receiving two models of the Xiaomi Mi A3. The base model featuring 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and the higher variant with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage were respectively spotted with Rs. 14,498 and Rs. 17,798 price tags. It also revealed that the smartphone will be available in three color such as Not Just Blue, More Than White and Kind of Grey. Amazon India has removed the listings.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and it is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The front and rear sides of the smartphone feature Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is fueled by 2.0GHz Snapdragon 665 chipset. There is a hybrid SIM slot on the device for expanding its storage.

The rear side of the Xiaomi Mi A3 features a vertical triple camera setup and an LED flash. It includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The front notch is equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. Since it is an Android One device, it lacks MIUI customizations.

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Apple’s AirPods have been among the top wireless earbuds since their release in 2016 however, even the cheapest model starts at $159 and plenty of people don’t want to pay that much money, since they can easily get lost! Fortunately, China and its awesome manufacturers are here to offer similar products at very affordable prices, like UMIDIGI with the UMIDIGI Upods which will open sale at the incredible $9.9 price for the first 10,000 units on August 26th, 7 AM GMT.

With just $9.9 you get a wireless headset with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 that offers faster pairing experience and more stable connection. Then the 7.2mm dynamic driver brings high audio quality while each piece of Upods weighs just 4g and they are comfortable to wear. And thanks to the earplug design and DSP, they do a better job at blocking noise than AirPods.

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On the battery side, the Upods offer 4 hours on a single charge for each earbud and if you use their charging case, the number goes up, up to 24 hours! Almost the same battery performance as Apple claims for the AirPods at a fraction of their price. The 24-hour mark is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer, another budget-friendly TWS headset. The Upods is compatible with both Android and iOS as well as all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

The Upods together with UMIDIGI’s new in-screen fingerprint value king UMIDIGI X will start their global sale on August 26th 7 AM GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10,000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add yours to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a Big Giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free and you can check all the details about the new devices and promotion on their official website.

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Motorola just tried to innovate the smartphones sector by releasing the One Action: a phone with an integrated action camera. But innovation is not everything, especially for a midrange device like this. There are a lot of factors which determine the success of a smartphone and the power of the competition is one of the most important ones. That is why we always compare the newly-announced smartphones with their most valid rivals. To compete with the Motorola One Action, we chose the new Xiaomi Mi A3 and the best-selling Samsung Galaxy A50. Through this in-depth specs comparison, we will try to establish whether the Motorola One Action will stand a chance against them in the global market.

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

Design

Despite the Motorola One Action has a way more attractive punch-hole design, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is undoubtedly the most beautiful and suggestive smartphone if we talk about the design. Indeed, unlike its rivals, it has a premium design with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship phones. Both Motorola One Action and Samsung Galaxy A50 are made of plastic, even though the former is splash resistant with the IPX2 certification. Further, Xiaomi Mi A3 is much more compact due to its smaller display and its narrow bezels. If we exclude the Xiaomi Mi A3, I would go for the Motorola One Action due to its punch-hole design and its splash resistant body, despite it does not feature an in-display fingerprint reader (it is rear-mounted on the Motorola logo).

Display

Xiaomi Mi A3 loses the comparison because despite being equipped with an AMOLED panel, it has just a 720p resolution, so it does not provide a high level of detail. Motorola One Action has a very attractive punch-hole display as stated above, but it is an LCD panel. The most convincing one is the Samsung Galaxy A50 which boasts a Super AMOLED display with a high Full HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as a bigger display size that is more suitable for multimedia, productivity users and gamers.

Specs & Software

If we consider the most expensive memory configurations, Samsung Galaxy A50 dominates the hardware comparison. On the paper, Samsung Exynos 9610 looks more powerful than the Snapdragon 665 found on the Xiaomi Mi A3, even though there is to consider that the Galaxy A50 is not part of the Android program and it does not have a lightweight user interface. But the Samsung Galaxy A50 is the only to be equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM which means better performance in multi-tasking scenarios.

Camera

If we only consider rear cameras, Motorola One Action is the very game changer here. The phone boasts an ultrawide sensor which works independently from the others and comes with some action camera-like features. It is able to record 1080p videos at 60 fps with electronic stabilization and it records landscape videos even if the phone is held vertically, in order to make mounting the phone easier on external supports just like action cameras. The ultrawide sensor does not shoot photos: for that, the Motorola One Action relies on a 12 MP sensor which also records 4K videos. While Motorola One Action has the most interesting rear cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 is better at selfies with its 32 MP snapper. Samsung Galaxy A50 is still a great camera phone, but it sits behind Xiaomi Mi A3 and Motorola One Action.

Battery

The battery life champion is the Xiaomi Mi A3 not only because it has a bigger battery, but also because it has to manage a more efficient display with a smaller size and a 720p resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 also comes with the fastest charging technology (18W power and Quick Charge 3 support). At the second place, there is Samsung Galaxy A50 with its 4000 mAh battery, but despite having just 30 mAh less than Xiaomi Mi A3 it lasts a lot less due to its more demanding display.

Price

Motorola One Action just hitten the European market with a €289 listing price for the 4/128 GB configuration, Samsung Galaxy A50 starts from €250 for the 4/64 GB variant, and Xiaomi Mi A3 carries a €220 price tag for the 4/64 GB configuration. Despite it is not part of the Android One program, I think Samsung Galaxy A50 is a more complete device for a lot of people due to its big battery, an advanced display, good performance, and an overall well-balanced specs sheet. But if you do not care so much about the battery life, then Motorola One Action may be a better option due to its amazing camera. If you like compact phones and beautiful designs, then you would better go for the Xiaomi Mi A3. In each case, you get an amazing mid-ranger with just marginal differences compared to its competitors.

• Read More: Our Xiaomi Mi A3 Review Video Is Up!

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

• Good hardware
• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better display

CONS

• Cheap design

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Good design and build quality
• Android One
• Amazing selfie camera
• Long battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Motorola One Action

PROs

• Innovative cameras
• Splash resistant
• Punch-hole design
• Android One

CONS

• Smaller battery

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UMIDIGI is getting ready for its next flagship, UMIDIGI Z5 Pro, and has just teased a 64MP sample image shot by the device. As the company claims, the Z5 Pro will be among the first few models in the world to launch with the new 64MP Samsung sensor. This new sensor is almost certainly the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 which was announced by Samsung recently. This teaser means that Xiaomi and Realme won’t alone in offering this feature soon.

The company’s sample image shows a cat and a zoomed-in section of the cat’s fur. As indicated the 64MP sensor is from Samsung and should be the same Samsung ISOCELL GW1 as Xiaomi’s and Realme’s devices. There’s little more to say about the photo other than it certainly seems to pack plenty of detail. The GW1 sensor measures 1/1.7″ in size with 1.6um pixel size and is 38% larger than the current 48MP sensor. It uses ISOCELL Plus technology that increases light intake and catches colors more accurately resulting in bright, sharp, and vibrant images across different lighting environments.

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The Z5 Pro will feature the 64MP sensor and while the company hasn’t yet announced this year’s Z Series, the Z5 Pro is definitely one of the devices coming soon. We hope that there will be a non-pro version that will at least feature a 48MP sensor on the back so that users will have to choose between 2 great devices according to their budget.

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait until the Z5 Pro comes out to get a great device at a great price. You can enter the giveaway to win the recently launched value king UMIDIGI X and Upods. If you are interested in buying both at a rock bottom price, you can add the UMIDIGI X and Upods to your cart on Aliexpress to grab the discounted price when the presale kicks off on August 26th.

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Last month, Xiaomi launched its new Android One smartphone in the European market — Xiaomi Mi A3. The phone is a re-branded Android One version of the Mi CC9e smartphone that was recently launched in China.

The company has been teasing the launch of Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone for the Indian market since quite some time. We recently reported that the phone could get launched in India on 23rd August. Now, it has been confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi A3 will launch in India on 21st August.

Along with confirming the launch date of the smartphone in the Indian market, it has also been revealed that the Mi A3 will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India.

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6-inch HD+ AMOLED display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of native storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a triple camera setup on the back, featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 32-megapixel sensor that is housed inside the waterdrop notch. The front camera sensor merges four pixels to form large 1.6μm pixels for better low-light images and AI beautify mode.

The key highlight of the Mi A3 is the software, which is designed for smoothness, better user experience, and quick upgrades. It runs stock Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box, given that it’s an Android One phone. The smartphone sources power from a 4,030mAh battery that supports 18W Quick Charge fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched in Europe at a starting price of 249 Euros (~$278) for the 4GB + 64GB variant while the higher-spec 128GB storage variant is priced at 279 Euros (approx. $312). In India, we are expecting the smartphone to be priced under ₹20,000 which roughly converts to $281.

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The new trend in the smartphone industry is the placement of the fingerprint sensor under the display, allowing for a cleaner design smaller overall dimensions. UMIDIGI X is the first phone from the company that comes with such a sensor and the most affordable to date, as it costs around $200. It uses the best optical sensor from Goodix, the same that brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus use. There is another implementation though, that uses ultrasonic waves to scan the fingertip and this is what Samsung uses in its latest flagship, Galaxy Note 10. According to tests, the optical sensor is better than the ultrasonic one. Let’s check out the video below.

Except for Samsung’s flagships Galaxy S10 and Note 10, all new phones of the companies mentioned use the optical fingerprint sensor built by the same company Goodix. In theory, an ultrasonic scanner is more secure, because it uses soundwaves to map a 3D print of the user’s unique epidermis, whereas optical scanners rely on light information to capture a 2D photo of the fingerprint. There has been no evidence supporting that an ultrasonic solution is more secure than an optical solution and on top of that, real-world tests from many reviewers confirm that an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor is faster than the ultrasonic one.

Compared to the previous-gen, the latest optical in-screen fingerprint sensor offered by Goodix has a 100% larger optical sensing area, an upgraded recognition algorithm, 35% faster screen unlock, and 30% better performance in extreme situations according to UMIDIGI. We will be able to check the performance in real-life soon and decide if the $200 budget phone offers better in-screen fingerprint unlock experience than Samsung’s $1000 flagship.

Open global sale of the UMIDIGI X together with new truly wireless earbuds Upods will kick off on August 26 on Aliexpress. The sale price has not been released yet but we expect it would be about $200. The first 1000 units will also come with Upods for free, so you’d better add the phone to your cart now in case you miss the deal. You can add the Upods as well. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods, and the winners will get both. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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From the beginning of this month, Xiaomi India started teasing the arrival of a new smartphone. A new tweet from Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India reveals that a new Android One phone will launch soon. Last week, citing an undisclosed source Smartprix had claimed Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone on Aug. 23. However, there is no official confirmation on that yet. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is the next Android One-powered smartphone from the Chinese technology conglomerate to launch in India. It will be arriving as the successor to the Xiaomi Mi A2 which launched in India back in 2018. 

Played a game with @Google Assistant on this upcoming #AndroidOne phone.

Google answered it right. Can you? Watch out for the question in this video.

RT this tweet + Tell me the answer with hashtag #XiaomiAndroidOne (do tag me). I will give away 1 to a lucky #MiFan.#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/aXzRNtLFIm

— #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 12, 2019

The tweet from Jain features a minute and a half-long video. He has asked the fans to guess the launch date of the ‘new device’, while announcing a giveaway. He revealed that one lucky Mi fan will receive a “brand-new stunning looking device”, without naming the smartphone. The handset shown in the video is a clear give away that it could be the Xiaomi Mi A3 phone. Readers need to guess a probable launch date and share it using the hashtag #XiaomiAndroidOne and tag Manu in the post.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi A3 packs a 6-inch HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB and 128GB of native storage. The primary camera is a 48-megapixel sensor with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is a 32-megapixel unit that is housed inside the waterdrop notch. The Mi A3 draws power from a 4,030 mAh battery.

The key highlights of the Mi A3 are the software, which is designed for smoothness, a better user experience and quick upgrades. The design deserves a special mention, as the smooth gradient finish lends a premium feel to the device. The smartphone is available in Europe in three funky colors, including blue, white and black. The same phone is selling as Xiaomi Mi CC9e in the Chinese market.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Price 

The Xiaomi Mi A3 was introduced in Europe at a starting price of 249 euros (~$278) for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The higher-spec 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at 279 euros(~$312). The smartphones are expected to be priced at Rs. 19,000 (~$267) and Rs. 21,000 (~$295) respectively when they arrive in India.

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Xiaomi‘s latest pure Android-running smartphone, the Mi A3 has been launched in Asia and some countries in Europe. India isn’t among the Asian countries where the Mi A3 has been launched. There are rumours already on the streets already that Xiaomi’slatest Android One telephone will be hitting India on August 23.

The rumour didn’t include a price tag of the device. However, the device is expected to have a cheaper price than what it currently sells for (€250) in Europe. So the device may be priced around Rs 17,500. We’ll have to wait until the launch to find out.

The Mi A3 seems to beXiaoi’s way of telling us not to desire pure Android -running phones. The device was announced with a disappointing HD display, whereas the Mi A1 and A2 both feature Full HD (1080p) screens. Apart from that, though, the Mi A3 seems to be an amazing phone. It is fired up by a Snapdragon 665 processor and packs a large 4030mAh battery. The triple cameras remain the same as the Mi CC9e which includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP selfie sensor.  The phone comes in two memory versions – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB.

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Since the Apple Airpods were released, truly wireless headphones instantly became the new trend in the market as more and more phones ditch the headphone jack. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 that will be launching today, is said to lose the analog port. The solution is a wireless headset of course and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI has you covered as the Upods that were announced on Monday along with the UMIDIGI X not only offer great performance but a great price too, as the first 10000 units will be available at just $9.9 starting on August 26 exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress.

The killer feature for these truly wireless headphones is the 24 hours battery life that is offered through the charging box and that is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer. If you accidentally forget to take the charging box with you, the headset still performs well as it can go on for 4 hours on a single charge. Upods sport Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver that deliver a stable connection and decent sound. Each piece weighs just 4g and the pair supports all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

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The Upods together with UMIDIGI X will start their global open sale on August 26th 7 am GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add your pair to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes.

If you missed the launch of the company’s new phone UMIDIGI X, you can take a look at the specs in the photo above and also add it to your cart to catch the open sale deal. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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After many teasers and leaks, the wait is finally over for the UMIDIGI X as today, the company officially launched the in-screen fingerprint sensor value king featuring a 48MP AI triple camera. Together with the new mid-range flagship, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the UMIDIGI Upods, the company’s truly wireless earbuds. Both will go on global sale exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress on August 26th (7 am GMT). Despite the official announcement, the price of the phone will be revealed later with the company claiming that it will be the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. So, we expect the price would be much lower than recently released Xiaomi Mi A3. Let’s check out some key specs of the new model.

Latest gen in-screen fingerprint sensor and AMOLED for everyone

In-screen fingerprint sensor for the masses! This feature is not a privilege of expensive flagships anymore.  UMIDIGI brings this high-end feature to the budget segment as the X features the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor by Goodix, the same company that supplies tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. Also, it’s impressive that UMIDIGI equips the phone with a 6.35″ AMOLED display panel that is usually reserved for flagships.

48MP AI triple camera with ultra-wide-angle lens

The 48MP sensors are the new… black in the smartphone industry and UMIDIGI couldn’t offer anything less than a 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth). The 48MP main camera has a half-inch sensor with f/1.79 large aperture and 1.6μm (4in1) super-pixel that should perform well both in low-light and daylight conditions. The 8MP camera with the ultra-wide-angle lens on the other hand, is capable of capturing a wide view. Lastly, the 5MP depth sensor is required for accurate bokeh shots. All this hardware combined with AI algorithms allow for features like super night mode and AI scenes detection on the phone. The selfie shooter is 16MP and also uses AI to improve selfies.

Other goodies on UMIDIGI X

Besides the killer features of the fingerprint unlock and 48MP triple camera, the X comes with Helio P60 SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery is big, at 4150mAh and supports 18W fast charging. Despite the big battery and multi-function NFC, the phone manages to remain at only 8.1mm thickness. UMIDIGI X runs on pure stock Android 9 Pie and a planned update to Android Q is coming according to the company. Of course, just like other UMIDIGI phones, the phone supports dual-4G VoLTE as well as global LTE bands.

Truly wireless earbuds UMIDIGI Upods

Alongside UMIDIGI X, the Chinese manufacturer also unveiled its new truly wireless earbuds Upods. The Upods headset is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver, delivering a stable connection and superior sound. Also, in the likes of Apple’s Airpods, it comes with a 600mAh charging box that helps the Upods to function 24 hours continuously. Each earbud weighs just 4g and their ergonomic design makes them comfortable to wear. They also support Google Assistant and Siri activation.

Price, global sale date and Giveaway

The UMIDIGI X global sale will kick off on August 26th. The price is yet to be known but a low price tag is expected since the company claims it’s the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. In addition, the UMIDIGI Official Store is holding a guess-price contest where you can guess the price and win prizes. The first 1000 units will receive the Upods for free so you better add the phone to your cart right now to not miss the deal. Also, the first 10000 units of Upods will be available at just $9.9. You can also add them to your cart right now to grab the deal on August 26th!

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is -as always- running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new UMIDIGI devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

UMIDIGI X Full Specs

Screen: 6.35″ HD+ AMOLED display
CPU: MediaTek Helio P60
GPU: ARM Mali G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB

Rear camera
48MP primary camera, Samsung GM1, F/1.79, 6P lens
8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, S5K4H7, 120° wide-angle
5MP depth camera

Front camera: 16MP, F/2.0

Connectivity: Dual 4G/Dual VoLTE

Bands: 2G: 2 /3 /5 /8, 3G: 1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19, 4G: TDD-LTE 38 /40 /41
4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /66
Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, OTG

Battery: 4150mAh, 18W Fast Charge
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 195g
Other: In-screen Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
Colors: Flame Black, Breathing Crystal

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This year, thanks to Sony and Samsung, camera tech in smartphones made a big improvement step as both companies released their 48MP sensors. If the evolution continues, it is safe to say that with the help of software too, smartphone cameras will be competitive to DSLR cameras in the next decade. The same 48MP sensor (we don’t know if the sensor comes from Sony or Samsung yet) appears in the latest teaser video of the upcoming UMIDIGI X. It will feature a triple camera on the back with one ultra-wide lens and AI support. The official release will take place on August 5th where we’ll learn all the details.

In the video, UMIDIGI claims that you don’t have to carry any heavy equipment like a DSLR camera or a bulky lens as the UMIDIGI X with its triple camera setup and AI support has got you covered. The 48MP main camera will help you catch more details, the AI function will optimize your photos without the need of editing on a computer, while the ultra-wide-angle lens will help you see more in a single shot. The video also confirms the clean back cover design for UMIDIGI X.

Besides the 48MP ultra-wide AI triple camera, in previous leaks, the UMIDIGI X has already been confirmed to house the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor and come with a 6.35″ AMOLED display with a small waterdrop notch, as well as a slim body despite the big, 4150mAh battery and NFC it comes with.

The X will be revealed together with the company’s new truly wireless earphones -Upods- next Monday, before Samsung launches its expensive flagship, Galaxy Note 10. More details are going to surface before the launch but if you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, you can try your luck in the Giveaway Event currently running.

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Last week, we reported that Xiaomi was planning to launch the Mi A3 mid-range smartphone in Malaysia. The company has indeed launched the device in the South Asia country. The Mi A3 comes with a price tag of RM899 ($220) for the 4GB+64GB model and RM999 ($245) for the 4GB+128GB variant. The device will go on sale in Malaysia from August 3 through online retailers Lazada and Shopee, as well as via Mi Stores.

The company also launched the Mi Band 4 which it christened Mi Smart Band 4, a name the wearable device adopts in markets outside China. On its part, the Mi Smart Band 4 is priced at RM149 ($35) and is currently available for purchase through Lazada, Shopee, and Mi Stores in the country.

As a reminder, the device features 6.088-inch HD+ display with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 665 processor, and a large 4030mAh battery. The triple cameras remain the same as the Mi CC9e which includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP selfie sensor.  The phone comes in two memory versions – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB.

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With rumors saying that Apple is also working on an in-screen fingerprint solution for a future iPhone, that suggests that similar solutions are the future of security on smartphones. Unlike the ultra-expensive iPhone, more affordable phones are already available with in-screen fingerprint sensors and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is bringing its own in-screen fingerprint phone to the market with its new value king UMIDIGI X. The X will be launched next Monday, August 5th, along with the company’s truly wireless earbuds, Upods.

Now UMIDIGI is sharing a video to show the evolution of lock and key and indicates the in-screen fingerprint unlock is the future for smartphones. In the video, the company indicates it will make in-screen fingerprint unlock affordable for everyone with UMIDIGI X.

In case you’re a bit behind on previous leaks, the UMIDIGI X has already been confirmed to pack the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and leaked renders also unveil the smartphone will sport an AI triple camera setup that will include a 48MP sensor and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Also, it comes with a 6.35″ AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch and it is rather slim despite the big, 4150mAh battery and NFC it comes with.

On August 5th, together with the UMIDIGI X, the company will reveal its new truly wireless earphones Upods. We expect more specs and prices to be revealed in the coming days. If you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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Xiaomi has unveiled a slew of Mi-branded products for its budding customers in Ukraine. Top of the pack is the Mi A3, Xiaomi’s mid-range model rocking stock Android Pie. The Mi A3 comes with a price of UAH5,999 ($235) for the 4GB+64GB version while the 4GB+128GB costs UAH6,999 ($275). Surprisingly, the price is cheaper than what it sells in Spain where the 64GB variant costs €249 ($280) and the 128GB is priced at €279 ($315). The phone will go on sale in Ukraine on July 31 via Mi Stores as well as other retail partner stores.

The features 6.1-inch HD+ display with an in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 665 processor, and a large 4030mAh battery. The triple cameras remain the same as the Mi CC9e with which it shares design. The camera setup consists of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP selfie sensor.

Also, Xiaomi launched the budget Redmi 7A for the Ukrainian market. The Redmi 7A comes in at UAH2,999 ($120) for the 2GB+16GB model while the 2GB+32GB variant costs UAH3,299 ($130). Other products launched include the new Mi Band 4, Mi True Wireless Earphones, Mi True Wireless Earbuds, and Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner. The Mi Band 4 is priced at UAH1,299 ($50) while the Mi True Wireless Earbuds and Mi True Wireless Earphones cost UAH1,499 ($60) and UAD2,499 ($100), respectively. The Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner adopts a retail price of UAH7,499 ($295).

Xiaomi is yet to release details on the availability of the other products in Ukraine.

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Carrying on with the plan of transforming to more than a smartphone company, the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI is developing and releasing smart devices too. Soon after the release of their 2nd gen smartwatch Uwatch2, the company is going to launch a true wireless earbud set (TWS) called Upods on August 5th together with their first in-screen fingerprint phone UMIDIGI X. Today, the company released new renders that show the design of the upcoming product.

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Adopting the tech that Apple introduced with the Airpods and like many other true wireless earbuds, the Upods are a pair of tiny in-ear plugs that connect to your phone via Bluetooth and come with a charging case that makes sure they stay charged all the time. The headset has a professional, clean and all-around sleek design, looking decidedly earpiece-like. Also, the case remains small in size with round edges and corners, making it pocket-friendly.

UMIDIGI claims that Upods is the world’s smallest 24h-lasting wireless earbuds and its price will be around $30. The rest of the specs remain unknown for the time being but they are to be confirmed soon, on August 5th that the release event will take place together with the UMIDIGI X presentation. If you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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Following the hot-selling A5 Pro, last week information surfaced talking about the next big thing from the Chinese manufacturer, UMIDIGI X. The device was supposed to be “coming soon” and indeed, the new budget king UMIDIGI X will be unveiled on August 5th. According to previous leaks as well as the new leaked render, the UMIDIGI X will indeed sport an in-screen fingerprint reader as well as a triple rear camera with 48MP main sensor. Also, the event poster suggests that on August 5th, the company will also launch its new true wireless earphones, Upods.

As you can see in the photo, the UMIDIGI X features a clean back cover with cool flame hue and that’s a result of the fingerprint reader being moved under the display. As for the main camera, it is an AI triple camera setup that includes a 48MP ultra clarity sensor and an ultrawide-angle lens. On the front, the phone sports a small waterdrop notch that contributes to the high screen/body ratio. Also, information talk about a slim body despite the 4150mAh battery inside it that supports 18W fast charging and the NFC chip.

As for the new headset that will be presented together with the X, all we know right now is that it will be called Upods. The design is similar to Sony’s latest true wireless noise cancelling earbuds Sony WF-1000XM3. Judging from the fact that UMIDIGI X is expected to be the most affordable smartphone with in-screen fingerprint reader and 48MP AI triple camera, the true wireless earphones Upods should also come with a great price tag.

Both UMIDIGI X and true wireless earphones Upods will go official on August 5th and we expect more specs and price to be revealed in the coming days. Lastly, if you want to be among the first to get the UMIDIGI X, the company is giving you a chance to win its future smartphone here.

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There are so many smartphones in Xiaomi’s 2019 line-up that some of them are cannibalizing each other’s sales, even in the global market. When it comes to the mid-range segment, you currently have a lot of choices for this brand: the latest one is the Xiaomi Mi A3 which belongs to the only Xiaomi’s line-up with Android One instead of the MIUI. But is this phone more valid than all the MIUI-powered mid-rangers released recently and does it have a higher value for money? We think this comparison with Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is one of the best ways to let you find out. So, let’s discover which one is worth going for depending on your specific needs and which one has the hottest price tag in the global market.

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Design

Inside this trio of mid-rangers, each phone has a very attractive design as well as important aesthetic qualities that could let you choose one or another. The Xiaomi Mi A3 has definitely the most stunning glass back with its light effects changing depending on the reflection. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is definitely less impressive if we only consider its look, but it is the most compact, the thinnest and the most lightweight handset of this trio. Xiaomi Mi 9T is the most futuristic as it sports a higher screen-to-body ratio and a motorized pop-up camera.

Display

If you want the widest display with the most accurate color reproduction as well as a high definition, go for the Xiaomi Mi 9T. It is the perfect mid-ranger for multimedia lovers and productivity users. Right after, there is Xiaomi Mi 9 SE which is still HDR-compliant but it has a way smaller display: just 5.97 inches. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a disappointing panel as it comes with a low-detailed HD+ resolution and a Pentile matrix, so the level of definition is inferior. It is an AMOLED panel, but it is not even HDR-compliant.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 9T is equipped with the most powerful chipset: the Snapdragon 730, which is also the best Qualcomm’s processor in the midrange segment. If you want a better chipset than Snapdragon 730 in Qualcomm’s line-up, you must go for the 800 series. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is also available with up to 6 GB of RAM, but it lacks a micro SD slot. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is just one step back with its Snapdragon 712 which is a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 found on a lot of the upper-midrange phones in 2019. Xiaomi Mi A3 has an even less powerful chipset, but it comes with Android One which provides stock and lightweight Android experience as well as longer and faster updates by Google.

Camera

The best rear camera department belongs to both the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. Both are equipped with a 48 MP f/1.8 main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide lens and an 8 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. If we consider selfies, then Xiaomi Mi A3 is better because it sports an awesome 32 MP snapper on the front side. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a slightly better selfie snapper than Xiaomi Mi 9T, especially in low light conditions.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the thinnest and most lightweight one, but it also has a way smaller battery: that is the price to pay for having the most compact phone. Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi 9T have 4030 and 4000 mAh batteries respectively, but the former wins the battery life comparison due to its more efficient and smaller HD display.

Price

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Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Android One
• Compact design
• Long battery life
• Good design

CONS

• HD display

Xiaomi Mi 9T

PROs

• Great design
• Wide display
• Big battery
• Higher performance
• Good cameras

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

PROs

• Good display
• Nice cameras
• Thin body
• Compact size

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi Mi A3 is currently a very hot device and we expected it given the huge success of its predecessors with Android One onboard. A huge amount of people is trying to grab a unit of the new device, but does it really deserve to be the best-seller of its price range in this second half of 2019? There is a lot of concurrence in its price range and, in this comparison, we are going to analyze the ones from the most important Android smartphones manufacturers. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 which we decided to pick for a comparison with the Mi A3 because they are among the hottest ones with a similar price tag and similar specifications. Here you will learn all the most important differences between the devices of this trio and which one is the best according to us.

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Huawei P20 Lite 2019

Design

The design champion here is undoubtedly the Xiaomi Mi A3. We bet you already seen the punch-hole display on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 above, but the truth is that Xiaomi Mi A3 has better materials and even a more amazing look on its rear side. The handset rocks a glass back and an aluminum frame, while both Samsung Galaxy A50 and Huawei P20 Lite 2019 have a plastic design. Further, Xiaomi Mi A3 is way more compact, it fits better in a pocket and it is easier to use with one hand, especially if you consider that (unless you have very small hands) you can use the whole keyboard with one single finger while you hold it. If we exclude the Xiaomi Mi A3, Huawei P20 Lite 2019 is my favorite one due to its punch-hole display, despite it has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Display

The display is the weakest point of the Xiaomi Mi A3, not because it has a bad image reproduction, but simply because Xiaomi opted for a just HD+ resolution, while other devices in the same price range usually come with Full HD+ displays. Samsung Galaxy A50 and Huawei P20 Lite 2019 both come with a Full HD+ display, but I prefer the former because it boasts a Super AMOLED panel with more brilliant colors and even an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Specs & Software

If we take the most expensive variants of these handsets, Samsung Galaxy A50 is the winner when it comes to hardware departments. It has a powerful (and under-rated) Exynos 9610 chipset built at 10 nm and paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Note that the micro SD slot supports expansion cards up to 1 TB of storage, that is really cool. At the second place, there is the Xiaomi Mi A3 which I also prefer because of its software (Android One based on Android Pie). It has the new 11 nm Snapdragon 665 chipset which we consider better than the Kirin 710 found on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019.

Camera

Despite Huawei P20 Lite 2019 has a rear quad camera including a dedicated macro camera, Xiaomi Mi A3  is the phone which provides the best photo quality. It is equipped with an amazing main 48 MP shooter as well as an outstanding 32 MP snapper for selfies, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. Unlike its rivals, it is able to record 4K videos. I like the Samsung Galaxy A50 more than Huawei P20 Lite because of its 25 MP main sensor which captures a lot of detail compared to the main 16 MP shooter on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019.

Battery

Coming to the batteries, you get the same capacity for each of these handsets (just 30 mAh more for the Mi A3), but the Xiaomi Mi A3 will last more on a single charge due to its low-resolution and smaller display. And let’s not forget about the very efficient Snapdragon 665 SoC which comes with very optimized energy consumption.

Price

€250/$280 for Xiaomi Mi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A50, while Huawei P20 Lite 2019 starts from €280/$315. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a too smaller display for a lot of potential users, its resolution is limited, but it has the best design, cameras, and battery. However, that does not meet my preferences: call me nonconformist, but I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A50 and its bigger Full HD+ display. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Our Xiaomi Mi A3 Review Video Is Up!

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Huawei P20 Lite 2019: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

• Good hardware
• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better display

CONS

• Plastic design

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Good design and build quality
• Android One
• Amazing cameras
• Long battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Huawei P20 Lite 2019

PROs

• Great design
• Quad camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Plastic design

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China-based smartphone maker Xiaomi recently launched the Mi A3 Android One smartphone in Spain and will soon be made available in other regions. However, just days after its launch, the company has shared a disassembly video of the Mi A3.

The process is quite simple — remove the hybrid SIM card tray and once you open the back panel, all you need is a screwdriver to go all the way. The video shared by the company focuses on the camera — which is the highlight of the device.

The company also points out the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, the processor that is powering the smartphone but most are disappointed Xiaomi’s choice of the chipset. Also, the company skips past the display component, which uses an HD panel.

So, not only the users are disappointed with Xiaomi opting for an HD display panel on the third-generation Mi A-series smartphone, even the company is aware of its bad choice. This is quite disappointing given that the Mi A2 came with a Full HD display. So, with Mi A3, the company has moved a step backward.

It mentions that there’s a 0.915cc cavity for the loudspeaker, which is the same size as on the Redmi K20. The 4,030mAh battery has virtually the same capacity as the K20 battery too with the same 18W fast charging support. Except for the screen, chipset, and RAM, everything else seems quite similar to the Redmi K20.

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