Popular custom ROM LineageOS has just added a couple of new smartphones to its list of supported devices. So now, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, POCO X3, and more will support its latest LineageOS 20 ROM.

For those unaware, LineageOS is a well known custom ROM in the market and offers a near stock experience and is free from various bloatware from OEM’s with their respective custom skins. Its newest LineageOS 20 iteration was released back in December 2022, and it has began expanding support for newer smartphones models. This includes four models, namely POCO X3, SHIFT SHIFT6mq, Xiaomi Mi 6, and the Mi Mix 2. So for those interested, you can head to the LineageOS wiki to find links to the respective devices to download the custom ROM.

Once there, make sure to follow all of the instructions if you plan to install the LineageOS on any of the aforementioned handsets. Apart from these four models, other phones also received support for the older LineageOS 19 version. This includes the likes of Motorola One Fusion Plus , Xiaomi Mi 11i/Mi 11X Pro/Redmi K40 Pro, Mi 11 Lite 5G, and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE/11 LE. This version of the custom ROM is based on the Android 12 operating system.

Furthermore, those looking to install LineageOS would also need to unlock their bootloader and install a custom recovery on your device. Keep in mind that if you install this custom ROM, you will need to flash a Google apps (GApps) package as well since they are not bundled with the ROM. Also, do not forget to backup your data to make sure you do not lose any of your important data.

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Xiaomi has confirmed the list of smartphones that will be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update. Before rolling out the stable update to as many as 10 smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer will be releasing the global beta edition of the update. Among them two are scheduled to receive the beta version by the end of this month. Five more will be getting it in the next quarter and there is no timeline decided for the remaining three phones.

The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Y2 (known as Redmi S2 in China) are scheduled to be treated with Android 9 Pie beta edition within this quarter. In the second quarter, it will be coming to handsets like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Mi Note 3.

The Android 9 Pie global beta update status for Redmi Note 6 Pro, Mi 6X and Mi 9 Explorer Edition is still in development stage. For Chinese audience, the update will include MIUI China ROM whereas the global users will be provided with MIUI Global ROM. Once the beta edition is available, the company will announce its arrival through its forums and app.

• Read More:Xiaomi cancels the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9 Transparent Edition sales billed for today (March 14)

The aforementioned list had surfaced on the official MIUI forums site. An administrator on the discussion board claimed the that the list is incomplete. He stated that once existing devices are provided with Oreo update, the list will be updated with newer phones that can be upgraded to Android 9 Pie OS.

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While smartphones have become an inseparable part of our fast-paced lives, these devices keep getting more and more expensive with time. If you are looking for a cost-effective smartphone that won’t let you down on the specifications front, GeekBuying’s got your back.

As part of its year-end ‘Smartphone Sale’ promo, the Chinese online store is doling out up to a noteworthy 60 % off on a wide selection of well-received smartphones. The recently kicked-off promo has been split into Bestselling, APP Exclusive, Clearance and Top Brands categories.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi 8 Pro smartphone available to the public this year in September. It is an irresistible smartphone that sports an eye-catching 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2248 pixels resolution for immersive user experience.

This feature-laden smartphone from the Chinese electronics giant usually sells for $827.99 but much to the delight of smartphone lovers, it is now up for grabs for just $569.99 on GeekBuying. This 31 percent discount can be expanded with the help of coupon code GIZ_NYJEQOLW.
The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $125 off by reducing the phone’s already lowered the retail price further down to just $539.99 at the time of checking out. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Equipped with a Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor, the Mi Mix 3 is a feature-rich smartphone that Xiaomi launched earlier this year. The phone packs a competent Adreno 630 with a hearty 128GB of onboard storage with an unmatched screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent.

While the Mi Mix 3 smartphone’s exceptional features justify the steep $826.99 price tag it normally carries, the phone has now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price sticker of $594.99 on GeekBuying. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
In addition to taking advantage of this 28 percent discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_NKXDKCSP and save $126 more while checking out. After applying the coupon the Mi Mix 3 smartphone’s original asking price reduces to only $529.99.

If the Mi Mix 3 has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to buy the coveted smartphone for an unbeatable price on GeekBuying. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale is slated to end today.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (6GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Even over a year after hitting the store shelves, the Mi Mix 2 smartphone continues to garner popularity among Xiaomi fans. Its skyrocketing demand can be attributed to the fact that it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 process, an Adreno 540 GPU, MIUI 8-based Android 7.1 Nougat OS and other top-end specifications that we normally associated with a steeply priced smartphone.

Taking the Mi Mix 2’s popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is now offering the phone for a significantly lowered price of $539.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that this is a noteworthy 26 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $729.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_KOAYDIKP and get an extra $219 off before placing your order. The coupon helps you bring the phone’s retail price down to only $499.99 without breaking a sweat. On the downside, the promo will only be valid for just five days.

You can visit this link if you are interested in checking out the full specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 smartphone and taking advantage of the discount before the promo ends.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, the smartphone which had received a price cut of Rs. 3,000 earlier this year in January. Now, the company has announced yet another permanent price cut for the smartphone, which brings the phone’s effective pricing to Rs. 29,999 (approximately $441).

The new pricing after the price drop is applicable on Xiaomi‘s online store Mi.com, Mi Home, as well as its retail partners, including online marketplace Flipkart. The Mi MIX 2 was first launched in India back in October last year at a price of Rs. 35,999 (approx. $530).

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor, with Adreno 540 GPU and 8GB RAM.

The phone packs 128GB internal storage. Coming to the optics part, the phone comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, 4-axis OIS, and 4K video recording. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with facial recognition and 1080p video recording.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, and USB Type-C. Running on MIUI based on Android Nougat, the phone is powered by a 3,400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Shenzhen Event to Be Held on May 31; Multiple Proofs Suggest Xiaomi Mi 8th Anniversary Edition’s Arrival is Imminent

Recently, the company launched the successor of the Mi Mix 2, dubbed as Mi MIX 2S, which comes with the same 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display, but with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor and the same 3,400mAh battery. However, the Mi MIX 2S is unlikely to get launched in India.

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In order to flash a custom ROM on an Android smartphone, you need a custom recovery, and TWRP is the most famous and the most used custom recovery software. If you are a modder and you own a unit of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Motorola Moto Z Play or Motorola Moto E4 Plus, you will be glad to know that each of these handsets has just received the official TWRP support.

Starting from now, you can download and install the third-party recovery mode on these handsets. Besides these smartphones, a less-known tablet has just been added to the list of devices compatible with TWRP recovery: Telekom Plus. You have two ways to install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi Mix, Motorola Moto Z Play, Telekom Plus and Motorola E4 Plus. The first is heading to the official site and download the custom recovery manually. The second way is downloading the official TWRP app which is actually available on the Play Store.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 was launched in September last year but the device is about getting a successor in the Mi Mix 2S. Expectedly, the Mix 2’s price has been getting some reduction across various e-commerce platforms and also offline. The latest is the huge cut in the price of the Mi Mix 2 6GB + 128GB version on Newegg.

This latest price reduction on the Mi Mix 2 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version is perhaps the biggest price cut we are seeing on any storage version of the flagship.  The Mi Mix 2 version is currently available for a limited period on Newegg’s China website for 3159 Yuan ($499).You’ll agree this is an amazing price for a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage-packing smartphone. Just to compare, the same version of the Mix 2 is priced at $659.42 on GearBest.  This price cut seems to be for a limited period, though, apparently to clear old stock.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Protective Leather Case Launched For Just 99 Yuan (~$15)!

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The processor is backed by a 6GB RAM on some models while there are three storage versions; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. There is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB Special Edition. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat, is available in black only except for the Special Ceramic edition.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has today received a new stable version of MIUI 9.5  which usher in Android 8.0 Oreo. The new Mi Mix 2 update comes with the version number 9.5.2.0 ODECNFA and after the update, the phone now runs Android 8.0 Oreo with a number of new features.

Top among the new features the new update brings is face unlock feature and screen gesture controls. The supported gestures including swiping up from the bottom of the screen to go to the desktop, sliding up and pause at the bottom of the screen to switch the recent tasks, sliding inward the screen either from left or right to return to the previous page, and sliding the left and right edges of the screen inward to trigger the application function.These features had only been available on the China ROM but now, it is available globally to those who upgrade to this new version. Apart from these features, Android Oreo also brings improvements which help increase battery life and speed by limiting background activity. The available memory space is bigger, 3.6GB or so out of 6GB RAM. Android Oreo also comes with features like picture-in-picture mode, Autofill, and a bunch of new emojis.

Read Also: MIUI 9.2.3 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Released for Xiaomi Mi 6; Kernel Source Code is Also Available

If you are yet to receive the OTA update, you can download the update file from here. The update package size is 1.4GB but you have to flash MIUI global beta 7.12.21 on your Mi Mix 2 as this is the only version the OTA update is available for. After the flash, you will get the OTA update or you can download and instal same from the About phone section.

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Xiaomi has released the 367th-week update for its MIUI custom ROM and among other things, the update adds facial unlock to two Xiaomi models. According to reports, the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 has now got face unlock feature as a result of the update.

This is coming on the heels of the Redmi Note 5 Pro getting update which usher in face unlock. Just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new face unlock feature for the Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 utilises the front camera to identify the complexion and when compared to the iris recognition and 3D depth of field recognition, it is less secure. people with similar appearances with you can as well unlock your device through the facial recognition.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets Face Unlock Feature

To add these features, users will need to update to the latest version which ordinarily should be through OTA. When that is done, the feature can be found under “Setting”- “Lock screen, password and fingerprint ” and then “Add face data”. With this additional biometric recogniton method, users of the Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 now have the options of fingerpirnt unlock, pattern, password, pin and facial recognition to block access to their private date on the phone. Head over to MIUI forum to find out more details.

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On February 26, Xiaomi will attend MWC 2018, the best trade show of the year for mobile devices. But the Chinese company will probably not showcase Xiaomi Mi7 as you may have expected. The hi-tech giant which recently re-joined the top 5 best smartphone brands in the world will take advantage of Mobile World Congress to announce the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, the first intermediate “S” version of the Mi Mix series. It will be a flagship killer, but it should also have great quality-price ratio just like every other phone released by the company.

Here is everything we know about the upcoming flagship thanks to rumors and leaks surfaced in the last months.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: Design

The design will get significant improvements if we are to compare the Mi Mix 2S with its predecessor. The Mi Mix series has always been focused on the screen-to-body ratio, and the STB ratio will be even higher than the Mi Mix 2 on this model. According to leaked images, the bezels will be extremely narrow on each of the sides of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, and there will be a very small notch on the top right corner which will make space for the front camera. Either the whole body or the back cover of the handset should be made of ceramic, and the overall looks should be one of the most interesting things ever seen on a phone.

We expected to see a fingerprint reader on the rear side, but a recent banner shows that there is no fingerprint reader on the back cover. This makes us think that Xiaomi may have opted for a fingerprint reader embedded in the display thanks to the new chip unveiled by Synaptics. According to the leaked image, it is unlikely that the fingerprint reader will be replaced with a 3D facial recognition technology like Face ID, because there is no space for a sensor like that on the front side. At last, expect to see a dual SIM tray and an IR sensor to use the phone as remote control for your TV.

READ MORE: How Facial Recognition Works On Smartphones!

Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is expected to come with a 5.99-inch display just like Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro, which should show images with the same Full HD+ resolution of about 1080 x 2160 pixels (we say “about” because, due to the notch, the resolution will not be exactly 1080 x 2160 like other 18:9 displays). The display will obviously have an 18:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi has never released a device with a 2K display and this decision will probably continue with the Mi Mix 2S as well.

Hardware

Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S will have the best components that you can imagine. The SoC will be the best 2018 chipset by Qualcomm: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 with a max clock frequency of 2.8 GHz. This processor includes a dedicated module for artificial intelligence, so expect several AI features on this handset. The SoC should be paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, which is the best configuration ever seen on an Android phone. Unfortunately, we still do not know if the internal storage will have the latest UFS technology to ensure high speeds in data transfer.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S should be better than its predecessor in terms of camera performance. The flagship will sport a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration at the center of the back cover, and the LED flash will be placed between the two sensors. Some firmware files have revealed that there will be a Sony IMX363 sensor. The camera will surely have some AI features like, for example, scene recognition to automatically adjust the colors and other parameters. Automatic HDR, object tracking, and chroma flash should be available as well, given that they are typical MIUI features.

Battery

Talking about the battery, there shouldn’t be significant improvements. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S should come with a 3400 mAh lithium unit, the same capacity as the Mi Mix 2. But the energy consumption may be optimized better given that there is a better SoC in the internals. Anyway, if the leaks about the battery capacity are to be believed, there shouldn’t be much difference in terms of battery life.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: Price

There is still no information regarding the price of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, but Xiaomi has hardly ever disappointed us with its pricing. This handset may be the cheapest flagship phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset launched at MWC 2018, as Samsung Galaxy S9 and the alleged Sony Xperia XZ Pro should be very far from being affordable. But the price will still be higher than the Mi Mix 2, obviously.

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Today, Xiaomi has started offering discounts under its New Year Festival sale in China. The biggest discount being offered by the company is on its smartphone Mi MIX 2 Ceramic Edition, which has received a price cut of 500 Yuan (approximately $78). It is now available for just 4,199 Yuan which roughly converts to $657.

Apart from Xiaomi MIX 2, a lot of other phones have also received price cut. The Redmi Note 3 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage has got price cut of 400 Yuan and now costs 2199 Yuan (~$344) while the recently launched Redmi 5 Plus is now available for 999 Yuan (~$156).

The Redmi Note 5A and Redmi 5X have received discount of 100 Yuan while the Mi Max 2 with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage now costs 200 Yuan less. Further, the Redmi 5A’s pricing is also slashed by 30 Yuan. The company is also offering discounts on some of its accessories.

Coming to the Mi MIX 2, unlike the aluminium alloy frame model which comes with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, the fully ceramic model comes in just one configuration — 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

It features a 5.9-inch Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The company says that the display has a feel and grip of a 5.5-inch device. Unlike most smartphones which feature narrow bezels, this one is a truly bezel-less smartphone. It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor along with Adreno 540 GPU.

The phone features a single camera sensor at the back, which is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 lens — the same sensor that was used in Xiaomi Mi 6. It has a dual LED flash, 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture and 4-axis optical image stabilization. It also comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also supports facial recognition.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It runs on company’s own MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat operating system. The smartphone is fueled by a 3,400mAh battery which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Vice President Hong Feng Officially Announces MIUI 10

This New Year Festive sale from Xiaomi will run from 24th January to 8th February. If you wanted to buy the fully ceramic edition of Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2, now is a good time.

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for the protection of that precious Mi smartphone of yours. The cases are usually easy to use and nice-looking. This new protective case for the Mix 2 is no different.

The Mi Mix 2 protective leather case comes with a non-slip, perforated leather material which is comfortable to hold. It isn’t bulky, a perfect fit for the Mi Mix2 and also, it is not too thin, just enough to protect the flagship smartphone from damage. It comes with Black and red colour, with the upper 3/4 having a black coating and the lower 1/4 coated in red. The protective case can sit on the dashboard of your car and won’t slip off when you apply the breaks suddenly. Moreso, the Mi Mix 2 fits into the protective case with precision.

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Xiaomi‘s 2016 Mi Mix is credited to have spurred a shift to 18:9 full-screen smartphones and it wasn’t much of a surprise when the company released the Mi Mix 2 in continuation of the full-screen trend. The Mix 2 features much more reduced bezels than the Mi Mix and retains the 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Mi Mix 2 starts at 3299 Yuan (∼$506) for the base model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. While the higher 8GB RAM +128GB storage variant goes for 4,699 Yuan ($724). Just four months after its launch, the Mi Mix 2 variants have had their prices slashed by 300 Yuan ($46) on Taobao (Tmall) in China. This 300 Yuan discount sees the prices going down to 2999 Yuan ($462) for the 6GB RAM variant and 4,399 Yuan (~$677) for the 8GB RAM variant. We don’t know the reason for the price slash but it looks like a temporary offer that could elapse soon. Nevertheless, the price slash is suggestive that the device may soon see its price getting more competitive on all major sales channel as the day goes by. Quite curiously, you could get it for even less outside China as GearBest recently offered the 6GB Mi Mix for $439.99 with coupon. But ordinarily, it is listed for $462, at par with the Tmall price. Who’s waiting along with me until the base variant is priced at $350-$400 before picking up a unit? That might happen sooner than we expected.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review – The Bezel-less BEAUTY with a few Flaws

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The processor is backed by a 6GB RAM on some models while there are three storage versions; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. There is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB Special Edition. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat, is available in black only except for the Special Ceramic edition.

Update: Here is a coupon code for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: 1BGMix264, $35 off, here is the buy link: Banggood

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Xiaomi continues to add more features to its latest MIUI 9 ROM, the latest being  Smart Gesture. MIUI 9 Developer ROM has now gotten a new update that brings onboard full-screen smart gestures which could completely replace onscreen navigation buttons or serve as an alternative form of navigation.  The new update has been pushed to the present crop of Xiaomi full-screen models including the Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, and the recently launched Redmi 5, and Redmi 5 Plus running MIUI 9 Development version. 

Smart Gestures is not a new feature as it is already available on the Android operating system but this is the first time it is available to Xiaomi models running its custom ROM based on the Android kernel. Smart Gestures are made available as a result of the touchscreen display available on smartphones. The smart touchscreen can identify the palm and finger contact. The user and the system become integrated as a result of the feature, making the system more intuitive, resulting in faster response times and increased productivity.

Read More: MIUI 9 Developer ROM Update Brings Photo Movie Feature

In the case of MIUI 9, the update that brings the Smart Gesture is version 7.12.25 and after the upgrade, users will need to go to navigation settings and switch from full-screen to full-screen gestures. Basically, there are three operational methods available. To go back to home screen (desktop), you just slide up from the bottom of the screen. This is especially useful since there is no physical home button on the full-screen models. Also, if you slide a little from the bottom edge of the screen and then pause, it reveals your recently opened or running apps. Finally, to return to the previous screen, you just slide from the left or right edge of the screen.We believe that more Smart Gestures features would be made available as time goes on.

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Honor View 10 by Huawei and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 definitely are high-end phones, but they are a lot cheaper than the best flagships in the market like the iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. They are among the cheapest flagships in the market, so they are among the best choices i.e. if you are an advanced user but have a low budget. But obviously, seeing that they have affordable prices, they are not at the same level of some of the costlier flagships: there are some compromises in some areas. In this comparison, we will inform you about them to make you understand which one fits your needs.

The main advantage of these devices is surely the hardware side, as both of them have got two of the best SoCs in the market and 4/6GB of RAM. So, they are both excellent phones if you are searching for performance, and you won’t be disappointed in the power department. Honor View 10 also offers artificial intelligence to do large number of tasks in a smarter way, like adjusting photos depending on the light conditions.

The Mi Mix 2 looks a bit more futuristic because of the higher screen to body ratio. But overall, the displays are pretty similar with narrow bezels, pretty good color accuracy, and high detail. The Honor View 10 has a bigger battery and also a camera which we define as more innovative, even if it is not a top camera phone.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a good camera and battery as well, but they are just average. Honor View 10 comes with Android Oreo installed out of the box, while for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 you would probably have to wait about a year to get the latest Android version. Further, the Honor View 10 has a micro SD slot to expand memory, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 does not.

But wait, there is the price which makes a big difference, and here, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is better given that its more affordable. Online, it is actually possible to find the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 at about 450 euros (528 dollars), while Honor View 10 has just been launched with a price tag of 500 euros (about 590 dollars).

If I had to pick one, I would actually choose Honor View 10 because of its better camera department, bigger battery, the micro SD slot and its newer Android version (even though Mi Mix 2 will probably receive more software support on the long-term, thanks to MIUI’s extended support).

PRO and CONS

Honor View 10

PRO

• Full Display
• Flagship-level hardware
• Android Oreo out of the box
• Big battery
• AI

CONS

• Higher price than Mi Mix 2

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

PRO

• Best hardware side
• Great aesthetics
• Affordable price
• High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• No micro SD

Which one would you pick?

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The rumor mill has now started talking about Xiaomi’s forthcoming phones for 2018. It has been recently reported that Xiaomi may launch Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus simultaneously in March 2018. Now, an image showing the alleged back panel of the Mi MIX 3 has also surfaced on China’s microblogging site Weibo.

There is no real way to confirm whether the rear panel revealed in the both image belongs to next year’s Mi MIX 3 flagship. However, the only thing that makes it belong to the alleged phone is the presence of the text that reads “Mi MIX DESIGNED BY XIAOMI.”

The appearance of the rear shell looks quite similar to the Apple iPhone X thanks to the presence of a cutout for vertical dual cameras. It also features a cutout for the rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Below is another image that shows a plastic cover for the back panel of Mi MIX 3.

 Read More: Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus May Launch Simultaneously

It is too early to speculate on the design and specifications of Mi MIX 3 since the company has recently launched the Mi MIX 2. Since the original Mi MIX concept phone and Mi MIX 2 arrived full screen design, it is likely that Xiaomi will continue to use the same design on the Mi MIX 3. Couple of leaked photos of the prototypes of the alleged Mi MIX 3 that had surfaced in the previous month revealed it would be arriving with almost 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. The prototypes suggested that the rear panel of the phone may feature all the sensors and earpiece.

The rumor mill may reveal information on the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 in the coming months, but we are going to see a lot of leaks on Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus that are slated to debut in the first quarter of 2018. Hence, it is advisable to digest the early rumors on Mi MIX 3 with a pinch of salt as we may see concrete leaks on the Mi MIX 2’s successor later in the coming year.

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After launching the ceramic version of its Mi Mix 2 smartphone in white colour last month, Xiaomi had announced the Mi Mix 2 Ceramic Black version as well, along with the special Starck Edition. Now, the Ceramic Black version of the smartphone is finally going up for sale.

Xiaomi has announced that the smartphone will go on sale from tomorrow, i.e. December 5 and the company has already started taking pre-orders for the same on its official website. The Mi Mix 2 Ceramic Black Edition has been priced at 4,699 Yuan (approx. $710).

At the time of announcing the Mi Mix 2 smartphone, Xiaomi had said that the phone will be available in two variants — a ceramic version with an aluminium alloy frame and a fully ceramic version.

Unlike the aluminium alloy frame model which comes with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, the fully ceramic model comes in just one configuration — 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone comes with a 5.9-inch Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The company says that the display has a feel and grip of a 5.5-inch device. Unlike most smartphones which feature narrow bezels, this one is a truly bezel-less smartphone.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor along with Adreno 540 GPU. This Ceramic Black model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone features a single camera sensor at the back, which is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 lens — the same sensor that was used in Xiaomi Mi 6. It has a dual LED flash, 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture and 4-axis optical image stabilization. It also comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also supports facial recognition.

Read More: Xiaomi Is Reportedly Seeking At Least $50 Billion Valuation For Its Initial Public Offering (IPO) Next Year

Below the camera module on the back panel, there is a fingerprint scanner for added security features. Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It runs on company’s own MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat operating system. The smartphone is fueled by a 3,400mAh battery which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

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When you are out to buy a flagship under $500, the OnePlus 5T and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 are your best bets! These devices can be considered two of the best flagships sold at low prices, and they are very similar phones if we consider their specs. Seeing that their specs share many things in common and their prices are similar, the main question made by potential buyers is: which one is the best? This comparison will clear your mind and it will make you decide which one to buy if you are in search of a beast and you have a pretty low budget.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Design and build quality

Innovation plays an important role in the design of these phones. Both have a trendy design with an elegant look and a solid build quality at the same time.

OnePlus 5T offers a design that is not so different from its predecessor (OP5) and it is almost identical to the one of Oppo R11s. There isn’t a glass back like most of the best flagships in the market: the Chinese company has decided not to put the highest efforts on the originality of the design. The size of the phone is 156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm, its weight is 162 grams. The device is good to hold thanks to its borderless display which has an 80.5 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a unique design: to be accurate, it is a design format which has been copied by several Chinese companies. The phone has an even higher screen-to-body ratio if we compare it to OP5T. There are three bezels which are very narrow and another thicker one which contains the front camera for selfies. The size, in this case, is 151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm, while the weight is 185 grams.

Talking about build quality, OnePlus 5T has an aluminum unibody design. It is not a unique design like the one of its opponent, but the build quality is very good. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the most powerful protection by Corning. The phone is thin, it is also borderless, but probably it will be much less fragile like many other flagships.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a frame made of aluminum and a back cover made of ceramic. There is also a variant which is entirely made of ceramic, but it is a limited edition with a higher price, and it is hard to find. The design is much more original and the phone is more compact than OP5T. But the device is more fragile, not only for the back side but also for the display that has the Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Display

A battle between full borderless displays with similar specs.

OnePlus 5T has a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, the Optic AMOLED technology, a size of 6.01 inches and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2160 pixels. There is also the DCI-P3 technology and sRGB: thanks to these, the colors are much more accurate than normal. This phone has wide viewing angles, high brightness, and very deep blacks. The amount of detail is not the maximum for a flagship, but for its price it is good.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a 5.99-inch display, it is slightly smaller, but nothing so noticeable. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD technology and a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. We can see brilliant colors here too, with a high brightness which can adapt fastly to every condition. Unfortunately, the brightness sensor is located on the lower part and sometimes you may cover it with your fingers.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Hardware

These phones have a hardware side which is identical, so expect similar performances.

The hardware side of OnePlus 5T includes an octa-core Snapdragon 835 SoC, the best one ever released by Qualcomm, which can run at a max frequency of 2.45 GHz. There is 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage on the cheapest version and 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB ROM (UFS 2.1, with a very high data transfer speed). Considering that OP5, its predecessor, is still the Android phone with the best performances ever, we can imagine that this phone will be even better due to a better optimization. So, this phone has no rivals in terms of performances. It does not support micro SD cards, but it has a dual SIM slot.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor by Qualcomm and it has been released in various configurations with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. Just like OP5T, this device is among the best Android phones if we talk about performances. It delivers blazing speeds and it is very stable and smooth.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Software

OnePlus has decided to install a clean user interface which is similar to stock Android inside its flagships. This contributes to making the phones faster and smoother. Inside OnePlus 5T there is OxygenOS, based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. There are just a few exclusive features like a night mode and Face Unlock (you can unlock the phone with facial recognition in 0.4 seconds), but for the rest, it is a stock user interface.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is exactly the opposite: it has the MIUI user interface installed, based on Android 7.1 Nougat, and it is a UI which has been fully customized by the company. You can find a graphic aspect which is drastically different from stock Android and many additional features. Even though it is a highly customized UI, the performances are great. Recently, the update to MIUI 9 has been rolled out, and it brought important new features like a new hardware acceleration technology and an advanced split screen feature with picture-in-picture mode.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Camera

Both the companies have improved the cameras on their devices very much in the last year, so expect good photos by these handsets.

OnePlus 5T has a dual camera setup on its rear side, with resolutions of 16 and 20 MP. The aperture is f/1.7 for both sensors: this means that photos will be much better in low light conditions if we compare the phone with its predecessor OP5. The photo quality on OP5 was very good, even though it was not at the same level of the best camera phones in the market. Videos can be recorded in 4K resolution and with electronic stabilization. Unfortunately, EIS is not at the same level of the optical stabilization, but it is better than nothing. It is a great camera, but there is still a difference between this one and flagship cameras.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a single camera with a resolution of 12 MP, which is the same sensor as the Xiaomi Mi6 (without the secondary sensor). It is definitely one of the best cameras by Xiaomi, but it is far from being the best camera ever. It has great detail, very good stabilization, and an accurate autofocus, but nothing more than this. OnePlus 5T has a better camera.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Battery

Even though we are talking about phablets, the batteries of these phones are not incredibly big.

OnePlus 5T has a battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh. The device is still not in sale, so there was no way to do a test. But, seeing that the phone is similar to OP5, the battery life should be similar as well. This device should be able to achieve one day of battery life even with stressed use. It has also a fast-charging technology called Dash Charge.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a 3400 mAh battery, but even though the capacity is higher than the OP5T, it should last less than its opponent. This is because OnePlus has managed to optimize the battery of its flagship better. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 can arrive until the end of the evening, but not with every use. If you stress it too much with a too high brightness, you may need to charge it before the end of the day. The fast-charging technology supported is Quick Charge 3.0 by Qualcomm.

The better battery life on the OnePlus model is also evident from GSMArena battery tests, with OP5T scoring 82 hours as compared to Mi Mix 2’s 65 hours.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Price

The price is the aspect that convinces most people to buy these flagships. They are two of the cheapest phones with Snapdragon 835 inside, so they have great value for money.

OnePlus 5T was launched with a price tag of 499 euros/dollars for the 6 GB of RAM variant and 569 euros/dollars for the one with 8 GB RAM. The device will be soon available to purchase on the official site of the company, and we do not expect any discount, at least in the next few months.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 with a bit of luck can be found at much less than 500 dollars (online street prices). For example, as of now, there are various stores selling it for about 450 euros. So, the Mi Mix 2 is cheaper than the OP5T at the moment.

OnePlus 5T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Winner

OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 are both incredible low-priced flagships. OnePlus 5T has a better display and camera, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a better design and a software with more important features.

The OP5T feels like a better overall package as compared to the Mi Mix 2 because of its capable cameras. Further, if you prefer stock Android experience, the OP5T is for you. But if you are a fan of MIUI and are okay with a decent rear camera, the Mi Mix 2 is a good choice, especially with its cheaper price.

Which one would you pick?

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Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched the ceramic version of its Mi Mix 2 smartphone. However, the company had launched the device in just white color and now, the company is introducing the black color variant as well.

The Mi Mix 2 Ceramic Black edition will go on sale from November 28. Along with that, the company is also releasing a limited edition version — Mi Mix 2 Stark Edition. It is designed by Philippe Starck and comes with “Starck” inscribed at the back panel.

When the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 smartphone was launched, the company had said that it will be available in two variants — a ceramic version with an aluminium alloy frame and a fully ceramic version. Unlike the aluminium alloy frame model which comes with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, the fully ceramic model comes in just one configuration — 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

According to Xiaomi, the body of the fully ceramic version goes through a number of tests to ensure that the device meets the desired standard. First, it is put through a temperature test of up to 1400°C and then a strength test of up to 240 tons.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 comes with a 5.9-inch Full HD display, which the company says has a feel and grip of a 5.5-inch device. Unlike most smartphones which come with narrow bezels, this one is a truly bezel-less smartphone.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor, along with an Adreno 540 GPU. As mentioned, the ceramic edition comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone features a single camera sensor at the back, which is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 lens — the same sensor that was used in Xiaomi Mi 6. It has a 1.25μm pixel size, a f/2.0 aperture and 4-axis optical image stabilization, along with a dual LED flash. The phone also has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also supports facial recognition.

Just below the camera module on the back panel, there is a fingerprint scanner for added security features. The smartphone is powered by a 3,400mAh battery which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat operating system.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5’s Leaked Photo Reveal its Key Specificatoins

The pricing for the Mi Mix 2 Ceramic Black version remains unchanged. It will be available at a price of 4,699 Yuan (approx. $713), while the Mi Mix 2 Starck Edition costs 4,999 Yuan (approx. $758).

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Xiaomi has made yet another milestone in its bid to expand its market base out of China. The company has opened in Russia what it says is the world’s first Mi Store that would run for 24 hours, all seven days of the week. Xiaomi had made its entry into the Russian market back in April with the launch of three of its smartphones – Mi Mix, Mi Note 2 and Redmi 4x. The initial launch in Russia was done six months after it entered into a sole distributor partnership with distributor RDC.

RDC operates six Mi Authorized Reseller Stores in the country but now, Xiaomi has taken the initiative to open a brand new authorized Mi Store in Moscow. The new store would be the first 24/7 Authorized Mi Store worldwide!

Read Also: Hello Mother Russia: Xiaomi Makes Grand Entry to Russia with Three Smartphones

That isn’t all, the tech giant also unveiled the Mi Mix 2 for the Russian market along with some exciting Mi Ecosystem products like the Mi 4K Action Camera, Mi Bedside Lamp, and the Mi Smart Weighing Scale! The Mi Mix 2 is available in 6GB RAM + 64GB memory version and comes with a price tag of 34,990 Rubles (~$580). The Mi Bedside lamp is priced at 3590 Rubles (~$60), the Xiaomi Action Camera for 8990 Rubles (~$150) and the Mi Weighing scale goes for 2490 Rubles (~$41). Finally, Xiaomi views Russia as a very important global market for it and would be opening its Russia office officially soon.

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Since many full-screen design phones have launched in the recent past, there is no denying that it is the latest trend in the smartphone industry. Chinese companies are offering full screen phones at various price segments and here’s a list of the top full screen smartphones from China in 2017.

ZTE Nubia Z17S

ZTE had unveiled the Nubia Z17S flagship phone alongside Z17 Mini S in October. It boasts a premium appeal because of is aviation-grade aluminum body that is coupled with 3D glass and bezel-less design.

• 5.73-inch LCD display supporting 1,080 x 2,040 pixels resolution
• Snapdragon 835 chipset
• 12-megapixel + 23-megapixel dual cameras
• 5-megapixel selfie camera
• 3,100mAh battery

Pricing
6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$451)
8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage – 3,999 Yuan (~$602)

https://www.giztop.com/nubia-z17s.html

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

Xiaomi started the trend of full screen smartphone by debuting the Mi MIX concept phone last year. Even though the new Mi MIX 2 is smaller compared to the predecessor, it is a wonderful looking smartphone that features a curved ceramic rear panel that is coupled with 7000 series aluminum alloy frame. There is a special edition Mi MIX 2 that features a ceramic unibody too.

• 5.99-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Snapdragon 835 chipset
• 12-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera
• 3,400mAh battery

Price tag:
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 3,299 Yuan (~$496)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 3,599 Yuan (~$542)
6 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,999 Yuan (~$602)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 4,699 Yuan (~$707)

https://www.giztop.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2.html

Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro

The Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro flagship phones sport metal unibody design with a unique textured pattern running on the back panel where the dual rear cameras are placed. The Mate 10 duo are fueled by Kirin 970 that is accompanied by NPU chip for handling AI. Users can also enjoy desktop mode on a larger display by connecting the Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro to it.

• Mate 10: 5.9-inch QHD LCD screen
• Mate 10 Pro: 6-inch FHD+ OLED screen
• AI driven Kirin 970 chipset
• 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual cameras
• 8-megapixel front camera
• 4,000mAh battery

Price tag:
Mate 10
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 3,899 Yuan (`$587)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 4,499 Yuan (~$677)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-mate-10.html

Mate 10 Pro
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 4,699 Yuan (~$707)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 5,399 Yuan (`$813)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-mate-10-pro.html

Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus

The Vivo X20 and X20 Plus are upper mid-range full screen smartphones. The stellar dual rear cameras of the Vivo X20 duo are coupled with Vivo Image Cube dual-core image sensor processor. These phones also carry support for facial recognition for unlocking.

• Vivo X20: 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,250mAh battery
• Vivo X20 Plus: 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display; 3,900mAh battery
• Snapdragon 660 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras
• 12-megapixel selfie camera

Price tag:
Vivo X20 – 2,998 Yuan (~$451)

https://www.giztop.com/vivo-x20.html

Vivo X20 Plus – 3,398 Yuan (~$511)

https://www.giztop.com/vivo-x20-plus.html

OPPO R11s and OPPO R11s Plus

The Oppo R11s and R11s Plus are also upper mid-range phones. These phones also feature amazing dual rear cameras. The selfie snapper of the OPPO R11s duo supports AI Beauty which can beautify the portrait shots by enhancing facial features.

• OPPO R11s: 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,200mAh battery
• OPPO R11s Plus: 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 4,000mAh battery
• Snapdragon 660
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual cameras
• 16-megapixel selfie camera

Price tag
OPPO R11s – 2,999 Yuan (~$451)
OPPO R11s Plus – 3,199 Yuan (~$481)

https://www.giztop.com/oppo-r11s-4gb-64gb-black.html

Smartisan Nut Pro 2

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 sports an impressive design thanks to is metal and glass combination chassis. The rear side of the phone has a dual camera system which includes a large-sized sensor and a small-sized sensor.

• 5.99-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Snapdragon 660
• 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera\3,500mAh battery

Price tag:
4 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – 1,799 Yuan (~$270)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 1,999 Yuan (~$301)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – 2,299 Yuan (~$346)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2,699 Yuan (~$406)
6 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,299 Yuan (~$496)

Huawei Maimang 6 (aka Mate 10 Lite)

The Maimang 6 features the same full-screen display that is available on the Mate 10, but carries support for FHD+ resolution. It is the only smartphone on the list that features dual front cameras and dual rear cameras.

• 5.9-inch LCD FHD+ display
• Kirin 659 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual front cameras
• 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras
• 3,340mAh battery

Price tag: 2,399 Yuan (~$361)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-maimang-6.html

Honor 7X

Honor 7X is the cheapest full screen smartphone in the list. Even though it’s a budget-friendly smartphone, it has a sleek appeal. It is also powered by the same chipset that is available on the Maimang 6 and it comes in multiple storage models. The Honor 7X also features dual rear cameras.

• 5.93-inch FHD+ LCD display
• Kirin 659 chipset
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• 3,340mAh battery

Price tag:
32 GB -1,299 Yuan (~$195)
64 GB – 1,699 Yuan (~$255)
128 GB – 1,999 Yuan (~$301)

https://www.giztop.com/huawei-honor-7x.html

All the above-listed smartphones carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio except for the ZTE Nubia Z17S that supports 17:9 aspect ratio.

Which smartphone do you think offers the best value for money? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

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A leakster from China has revealed couple of images of a rumored bezel-less phone called Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s. The alleged phone looks like a modified version of the Mi MIX 2 and it also bears resemblance with the Apple iPhone X.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has the selfie camera located on the bottom bezel of the smartphone. The slim bottom bezel of the phone is visible in one of the renders of the alleged Mi MIX 2s. Even the leakster has emphasized in his Weibo post that the bottom bezel of the rumored Xiaomi phone is slim. The upper bezel has a u-shaped cutout like the iPhone X which houses a selfie camera. The portion of the screen present on the left and right sides of the u-shaped upper bezel displays information like battery status, network strength and so on.

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Android apps do not work well with such cutouts. The Essential Phone has a round-shaped cutout to house a selfie snapper at the top portion of the display. Most of the Android apps do not extend beyond round notch, which means the upper portion of the display is a dead area. Hence, developers need to create customized apps to use the entire screen area.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6C May Arrive by Next Month with Full Screen Design, Surge S2 Chipset

There is no confirmation on the existence of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s smartphone. Hence, we advise our readers to digest this report with a pinch of salt as these renders appear too good to be true.

What’s your opinion on the design of the alleged Mi MIX 2s? Share us your views by commenting below.

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Xiaomi has finally unleashed the much-expected ceramic version of the Mi Mix 2, nearly two months after the flagship model was announced. The Mi Mix 2 comes in two versions, a ceramic version with an aluminium alloy frame and a full ceramic version. What just got released is the full ceramic version and you know what, it comes with a mammoth 8GB RAM and even the internal memory is 128GB. As a result of the design and ramped up memory, the version clutches a higher 4699 Yuan ($706) price tag.

The Mi Mix 2 Ceramic version is available in the traditional black colour and also has a White colour variant. which is a rare addition. Recall that Xiaomi had also released a White coloured variant for the Mi Mix at CES 2017 and the wide acceptance of that colour edition may have spurred the release of the same variant for the Mi Mix 2.  Apart from the paint job, the White variant also comes with a couple of tweaks, like having a 18K gold ring around the rear camera and fingerprint sensor also mounted at the rear.

Apart from the gold-plated ring, the entire body is covered in ceramic which has gone through a number of tests to ensure that it meets the desired standard. The body has been subjected to a temperature test of up to 1400°C while also subjected to a strength test of up to 240 tons. As for the packaging, it comes in the same packaging box as the 6GB RAM version and inside the box, you’ll find the Mix 2, a charging adapter and USB cable.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review – The Bezel-less BEAUTY with a few Flaws

The device will be available for sale on November 11 for the 11.11 shopping festival in China. Ahead of that, Xiaomi is already accepting reservations. You’ll find more hand on photos of the device from below.

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Xiaomi‘s mobile phone product marketing director has inadvertently confirmed the Mi Mix 2 will go on sale very soon. While he didn’t specify the exact date the new variant would be available to buy, there is a strong likelihood that it may launch this month.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic version comes with 8GB of RAM. Not only does the new variant come with such large RAM size, it also adopts a new ceramic white colour. The Ceramic White edition have appeared severally online and it sure looks beautiful. we have seen the device a couple of weeks back on Weibo, shared by Xiaomi’s Cloud platform head. The new version would be available not just in Ceramic White but the black Ceramic version will also get an 8GB RAM version.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic Version Looks Beautiful (Images)

The Ceramic white edition is said to have been subjected to a temperature as high as 1,400 degrees centigrade within a 7 days period during its manufacture. The process is a complicated one but the product is a beautiful finishing. Already, Xiaomi has released the price tag the 8GB RAM version would sell and it is just about 700 Yuan higher than the 8GB RAM version. The 8GB RAM version will be priced at about 4699 Yuan (around $700).

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We all know that there is a trend of the full-screen smartphones today. The Xiaomi Mi Mix was one of the first mainstream phones to offer near bezel-less design and the Mi Mix 2 is a successor to it. It indeed looks beautiful, it has top-shelf specs and more. Learn more in the full Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review.

Just before we start, the phone costs about $550 at Gearbest.com but you will find a generous discount code at the end of this review. 

VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

The phone ships with a standard set of accessories.

Some extras include a 3.5mm headset jack adapter and a high-quality case that looks nice and fits the phone nice and snug.

DESIGN and DISPLAY

There is no doubt that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is one of the most beautiful phones out there. The star of the show is a sharp, bright and vibrant 5.99” LCD display. It has 1080p+ resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio and it is covered with the Gorilla Glass 4.

The ceramic back looks really nice in practice and it is curved on each side for aesthetics and a better grip. If you add a premium aluminum frame and responsive buttons, you definitely feel that you hold a true flagship phone.

It’s obvious that the Mi Mix 2 can be complete smudge fest if you don’t clean it, just like most of the glass-made phones. But the thing that annoys me the most is that the device is very slippery. Yes, it sounds like a cliche but it is much more slippery than other glass-made phones I’ve tested in recent memory.

When it comes to optics, we are looking a tradition camera setup that has one 12MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture lens and 4-axis OIS.

Here is a minute of a few little but important features: the fingerprint scanner is one of the best out there, selfies can be taken using a 5MP snapper and there is a nice LED notification light. Keep in mind that selfie camera is implemented on the bottom right corner, so you would need to hold the phone upside down to take portrait selfies.

However, there is no microSD card slot and no headset jack but the supplied adapter assures a very good sound quality.

There is a pretty good sound system too that is provided by a stereo speakers setup.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

The Xiaomi Mix 2 is no slouch when it comes to hardware as it ships with top-shelf components that include a Snapdragon 835 chip, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

You can also opt in for a more expensive model that has 8GB of RAM and whopping 256GB of internal storage.

As expected, the phone can handle 3D games without any issues. However, there is one serious software bug that prevents you from installing games that take a lot of storage space. You simply get an error message every time you try to download and install a game from the Play Store. I know this can be fixed somehow but this is what you will get out of the box. That’s really frustrating and hopefully, it will be fixed with a software update soon.

BENCHMARKS

USER INTERFACE

If you are familiar with Xiaomi phones, you will feel right at home since the device ships with the MIUI 8.5 that is built on top of Android 7.1.

My phone shipped with the original Chinese ROM, meaning that you would need to install Google Services yourself which takes about a minute to do that. However, you still need to deal with some bloatware apps. Also, an error message pops up every time I open up the Gmail app, which is annoying. We have all the same features and customization options Xiaomi phones have been famous for. You can tweak the phone in a variety of different ways, adjust a ton of settings and change the looks.

Most importantly, I can assure that the phone is fast and responsive even after installing a lot of apps.

CAMERAS

The camera app can take pictures quite fast. There a few shooting modes including a pro mode that allows you to adjust some image settings. There is also a slow-motion video mode.

The overall image quality is quite good but I expected better results from the phone this expensive. Obviously, you can take some good-looking daylight pictures but some of them could have more detail. Also, I got a few shots that were out of focus.

The low-light camera performance is okay but again, I expected better results from a $500 phone.

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The 4k video looks quite good and 4-axis OIS does the job reducing the shakiness. However, I found that there are some video artifacts, continuous auto-focus is not always reliable and sound recording quality could be a lot better.

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1080p selfie video looks great. Just bear in mind that awkward selfie camera position.

Download full resolution camera samples

CONNECTIVITY

When it comes to connectivity, I can assure that the call quality has improved a lot over the original Mi Mix. Also, signal reception is great, Wifi works fine and the phone has Bluetooth 5 and NFC connectivity options. The GPS works exceptionally well. Finally, the phone has a bunch of sensors, just like any other flagship in the market.

BATTERY LIFE

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 ships with a 3400mAh battery that performs really well considering the size of the display. The max. SOT time I was able to reach was over 8 hours, which is quite impressive. If you use the phone more intensively, you should expect to achieve about 5-6 hours of SOT every day.

Finally, the supplied charger fully charges the phone in just over 1 hour and 20 mins thanks to Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

CONCLUSIONS

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is probably the most beautiful phone the company has ever made and it sure has a lot of flagship-grade qualities for a lower price than the mainstream flagships. Also, I love the Mix 2 for its display, the overall build quality, great performance and good battery life.

However, there are quite a few shortcomings. There is no microSD card slot, no headset jack and the phone is not water-resistant. There are also a few bugs in the UI that perhaps will be fixed with the future software updates. What | also expect from Xiaomi’s software team is to improve the overall image quality.

At the end of the day, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 still offers a lot of true flagship features for a lower price tag but please consider a few shortcomings before making a buying decision.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is no doubt the company’s main flagship for 2017 even though some were left disappointed due to the fact that the device didn’t meet their expectation. Notwithstanding, the product has continued to gather momentum and Xiaomi is even planning to tweak things a little bit with the addition of an 8GB RAM variant. Not only does the new variant come with such large RAM size, it also adopts a new ceramic white colour. Sure. we have seen the device a couple of weeks back on Weibo, shared by Xiaomi’s Cloud platform head.

The Mi Mix 2 ceramic white variant has again been spotted online in the hands of well-known lady tech analyst Sun Changxu. At the same time, a Weibo user also disclosed that the Mi Mix 2 8GB RAM version would soon go on sale and would be available not just in Ceramic White but the black Ceramic version will also get an 8GB RAM version. The Ceramic white edition is said to have been manufactured by being subjected to a temperature as high as 1,400 degrees centigrade within a 7 days period. The process is a complicated one but the product is a beautiful finishing.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic Version Looks Beautiful (Images)

The Ceramic version may likely be released well in time for the 11.11 sales promotion which is usually a big one for Xiaomi. November 11 is the date. As for the price, the 8GB RAM version will be priced at about 4699 Yuan (around $700).

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The Kirin 970 chipset is an 10nm chipset that is integrated with an exclusive Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for handling AI capabilities. The beasty Kirin 970 powers the recently introduced Mate 10 series smartphones. The AnTuTu benchmarks of Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro that have surfaced recently indicate that the performance of the Kirin 970 is on par with Snapdragon 835.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro AnTuTu Benchmarks

The above image seems to show the AnTuTu benchmarks score of a Huawei phone with a model number of BLA-L29. The same model has been spotted with 6 GB of RAM multiples times on Geekbench over the past week. The BLA-L29 is the Mate 10 Pro and it has recorded an impressive score of 173,757 on AnTuTu.

The Mate 10 Pro has a 6-inch FHD+ OLED screen that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It includes 128 GB of storage. It has a 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel Leica certified dual rear cameras and is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

Read More: Huawei Mate 10 vs. Mate 10 Pro: How do they Differ?

Huawei Mate 10 AnTuTu Benchmarks

The above image seems to belong to the regular Mate 10 as the model number of ALP-AL00 has appeared with 4 GB of RAM on the benchmarking site numerous times in the recent past. On AnTuTu, it has managed to score even higher with 176,174 points. Also, the listing shown in the above image seems to be authentic as the official AnTuTu site has the same listing sans the scores of Mate 10.

The Mate 10 has a 5.9-inch LCD screen that supports QHD resolution. It also features the same dual camera system and 4,000mAh battery that is available on the Mate 10 Pro.

Coming to the AnTuTu benchmarks, the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro have managed to list among the top 7 best performing smartphones. The Apple A11 Bionic chipset powered iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 are respectively leading AnTuTu benchmarks with respective scores of 212,728 and 205,386. The Snapdragon 835 powered OnePlus 5 and ZTE Nubia Z17 that have respectively scored 181,410 and 177,770 are ranking ahead of Mate 10.

The Mate 10 Pro is not present in the above list, but its score of 173,757 should land it behind HTC U11 that has a score of 175,970. The Mate 10 and 10 Pro are also ahead of SD 835 powered Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AnTuTu

The above ranking shows that the Kirin 970 powered Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are scoring similar benchmark scores as Snapdragon 835 on AnTuTu. This indicates that Huawei has managed to create a beasty chipset that can rival with Snapdragon 835.

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India did not receive the Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship phone that was launched earlier in this year in China. However, reports claimed that India would be receiving another Xiaomi flagship smartphone later in this year instead of Mi 6. It seems that the rumor mill was talking about the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as the Chinese manufacturer has unleashed it today in New Delhi, India. The company had unveiled the Mi MIX 2 in China alongside the Mi Note 3 in the previous month.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a ceramic body that is curved at all four sides and it features a 7000-series aluminum alloy frame. It weighs 185 grams and its dimensions are 151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm.

It is fitted with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that produces an aspect ratio of 18:9. It produces FHD+ resolution of 2,060 x 1,080 pixels and carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut. It does not feature an earpiece but the display is embedded with a speaker. The fingerprint scanner resides on the backside of the phone.

The Mi MIX 2 has a 2.45 GHz Snapdragon 835 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. It has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 camera with 4-axis OIS. The 5-megapixel selfie camera is coupled with facial recognition function.

The Xiaomi phablet comes loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.1 Nougat. It includes connectivity features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, v5.0 Bluetooth and USB-C. The phablet is fueled by 3,400mAh battery.

Read More: The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Gets A Teardown Treatment

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Pricing and Availability in India

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will be available with a pricing of Rs. 35,999 in India. The Chinese manufacturer will be carrying out a special preview sale on Oct. 17 through Flipkart and Mi.com. The handset will be generally available in the first week of the next month through two websites. It will be also available through offline channels and Mi Home stores.

Apart from zero percent EMI offer, there are no launch offers available for Mi Mx 2. Also, India will not be receiving the Special Edition Mi MIX 2 that features a ceramic unibody chassis that features 8 GB of RAM.

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The  Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is expected to be launched in India on October 10 and ahead of that launch, Xiaomi has sent out press invitation and also has been releasing some teasers for the event. The Mi Mix 2 will be the second flagship model since the Mi 5 which will be hitting India. India missed out on the Mi 6 and so the launch is an important one for the tech giant as they’d be testing to see if their flagship models would fare as good as its mid-range and budget models that are doing well in India. The latest teaser was shared by Xiaomi’s international product director, Togo Donovan Sung.

The teaser is more of a brain teaser where you’ll have to spot the Mi Mix 2’s design on four different photos. Perhaps, you can try your wits to see how fast you can pick out the Mi Mix 2. Now, here is a guide, don’t go looking for the real photo of the Mix 2 else you’ll search until you get tired of searching. The brain teaser is meant to tease the Mi Mix 2 full-screen design which is embedded in the photos, fused with some of the objects captured in the photos. For instance, in one of the photo, it is fused onto the roof of a car and in another, the design is incorporated onto the wall tiles.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Hitting India on October 10, Press Invite Out

The Mi Mix 2’s biggest feature is the full-screen 2.0 design which the device is expected to feature. Apart from the near bezel-less design, the Mix 2 packs a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080p and is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 3,400mAH non-removable battery under the hood with QC 3.0 as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out the retail price in India. Meanwhile, see if you can find the Mix 2 anywhere on the four photos and share the screenshot in the comment section.

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Xiaomi has released a poster which teases the launch of what is definitely the Mi Mix 2 in India on October 10. The poster doesn’t specifically state the venue for the launch but states it would hold in New Delhi and it also contains a render of the Mix 2 and the October 10 date. In case you are still at a loss how this concerns India, the invite was sent out to the media in India.

This is coming as a bit of a surprise, considering that this would be the first flagship Xiaomi would be launching in India for a while. The last flagship model to hit the world’s third-largest smartphone market was the Mi 5. Xiaomi specifically hinted that it won’t be launching the Mi 6 in India after the phone was launched earlier this year.

Read More: The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Gets A Teardown Treatment

Xiaomi has had a pretty successful run in India thus far, but the success is mainly in the mid-range/ budget categories. The company’s Redmi Note 4 emerged as the fastest-selling smartphone in India when it went on sale earlier this year, with the company selling 1 million units in 45 minutes. Xiaomi is likely using the MIX 2 to test the waters in India in order to see how its flagship models would fare. The Mi Mix 2 is well suited for such test, considering its bezel-less full screen design and sleek look. As a reminder, the Mi Mix 2 sports a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 and is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is also a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The flagship also cones with dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. We don’t know what price Xiaomi will slam on the Mix 2 but it sure won’t be cheaper than China’s.

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When Xiaomi officially unveiled the Mi Mix 2 on September 11, it did announce that there was going to be a special edition with a full ceramic body that is available in white and black. The all-ceramic body will not feature a metal frame like the regular versions and it is expected to have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A Xiaomi official has now afforded us an opportunity to have a peek at the Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic Special Edition by sharing a couple of photos of the special version via his Weibo handle. Cui Baoqiu who is the head of Xiaomi’s Cloud platform specifically indicated that the images were those of the white all-ceramic exclusive edition and it seems he was already using the device! 

Taking a look at the device, what readily comes to mind is the beauty which it radiates. This isn’t meant to be an exaggeration but the white edition is a clear reflection of the beautiful design the Mi Mix 2 comes with. We can’t call this a bezel-less model, as the white color brings out clearly, the bezels on all sides but the fact remains that these are very tiny bezels except at the bottom edge where the selfie camera is situated. There is a black border on the edge of the display which could have hardly been noticed on the black variant but it is there.

The back of the white ceramic edition is no less beautiful, sporting a sleek mirror finish with curves reminiscent of the Mix 2 but the weight may vary since there is no metal fuselage on this version. The rear camera, LED flash and fingerprint sensor’s location wasn’t change but the inscription “Mix Built By Xiaomi” is conspicuously missing. This could either be because we are looking at a prototype here or Xiaomi won’t be including that in the body. 

Apart from the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage which the special edition features, it is expected with the same 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 and is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Sold Out In Just 58 Seconds, Next Sale On Sept. 19

The Mi Mix 2 Special Ceramic version is expected to carry a price tag of 4699 yuan (∼$721). Since it has a ceramic unibody, not too many quantities would be available due to the slow production process so, it won’t be easy grabbing one. Don’t forget there will also be a black all-ceramic special edition.

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Just as it was done for the Mi Mix last year, Xiaomi is offering a 249 Yuan ($38) damaged screen insurance for Mi Mix 2 and the Mi Note 3. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 comes with a large screen without bezels and a ceramic body which are recipes for damage if the phone accidentally drops. The Mi Note 3 also comes with a glass-covered metal body which makes it also fragile. 

It is very likely that many who would buy either of the two devices would buy a protective case as well as a screen protector along with it. But previously, some who did the same thing for the Mi Mix had the bitter experience of realizing the protective case wasn’t enough to keep it safe from damage. This sure does underscore the importance of getting an insurance for the phone which costs just 249 Yuan (~$38). That seems like a bargain for a phone with so much glass on it. The insurance covers the screen, water damage, and drops.

Read More: What Happens When You Drop Your Xiaomi Mi Mix?

The insurance is available when buying the Mix 2 or Note 3 on Xiaomi Mall. The option to add the screen insurance appears when you’re checking out after adding the product to cart. It is also available when buying via Mi App and Official Xiaomi store on Lynx. If you’re snagging up the device from Mi Store, you’d have to ask a staff to add the insurance. Of course, both the Mi Mix 2 and Mi Note 3 are not yet readily available but whenever they are available, do ensure to add an insurance when buying. We don’t know if this cover will extend to units shipped by third-party retailers out of China. It is vital, though, with the proliferation of full-screen models to look for offers with an insurance package against screen damage.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 opened up for reservation on the same day it was launched in China. In just one day, the reservations had hit over 250,000 in less than 24 hours after it was launched. Two days after, the reservations have already surpassed 700,000 on Xiaomi’s Mi Mall and stood at 705,434 as at the time of filing this report.

The Mi Mix 2 reservations only opened on Mi Mall and there are no indications when the device will be available on other channels. While not all the reservations will transform to real sales, the figures show the level of interests the device commands. The Mix 2 will go on sale on September 15 and we still expect the sales to be a record breaker. he reservations will be opened until September 15 and we expect the figures to surpass 1 million persons. It remains to be seen if there is enough stock to prevent long queues of persons waiting to buy the Mix 2.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Mi Mix: Smaller Is Better! (Image Comparison)

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. The processor is backed by a 6GB RAM on some models while there are three storage versions; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. There is also an 8GB RAM + 128GB Special Edition. The Mi MIX 2 packs a single 12MP Sony IM386 sensor at the rear as well as a 5MP selfie camera. There is a 4,400mAH battery under the hood with QC 3.0 and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. There is also dual WiFi band support and it supports 43 bands, 22 of which are LTE bands, including band 20. The Mi MIX 2 runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat, is available in black only except for the Special Ceramic edition and it starts at 3299 yuan (∼$506) for the base model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage.

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The Xiaomi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3 smartphones and Mi Notebook Pro were announced yesterday in China. After the launch event, Xiaomi’s founder Lei June revealed that that the company had planned to debut the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 12, but it rescheduled the event to launch the flagship phone before the arrival of new iPhones.

On Sept. 1, Apple had confirmed that it would be holding its unveil event on Sept. 12. Going by the words of Jun, it appears that the company may have originally planned to debut the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 12 but had to launch it earlier on Sept. 11. Jun said even though Mi MIX 2 launch clashes with the new iPhones, he is quite confident about the new flagship from his company.

One of the departments where Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is expected to defeat the much-hyped iPhone X is pricing. The 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB models of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 are respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$506), 3,599 Yuan (~$552) and 3,999 Yuan (~$614). The special edition Mi MIX 2 that has a full ceramic chassis devoid of metal frame is priced at 4,699 Yuan (~$721). It features 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of RAM. Reports have revealed that the 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB storage variants of the iPhone X may cost $999, $1,099 and $1,199, respectively.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Mi Mix: Smaller Is Better! (Image Comparison)

Jun said that Xiaomi would be shipping more than 10 million units in this month. And he expects that the total shipments of the company will exceed 70 million units. He added that the three things that the company has focused on to achieve such impressive results is innovation, quality and delivery. In order to ensure the company has largest stock of Mi MIX 2 flagship phone, it began with the mass production of the smartphone from Aug. 1.

After the launch of the original Mi MIX in October 2016, the company had claimed that it would not be mass producing the Mi MIX because of its premium ceramic chassis. Its seems that even though the newly unveiled Mi MIX 2 wears a ceramic body, the company is well-prepared to mass produce its flagship phone. Since the Mi MIX 2 supports 43 global LTE networks, it will be available in wider markets across the globe.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is an important smartphone for the company this year, as it not only succeeds the popular Mi Mix flagship but also competes directly with the established players in the premium segment like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG V30. The phone comes with upgrades in the external as well as internal department to ensure that it meets the requirements of a 2017 flagship. The Mix 2 is no longer a concept phone, rather it’s meant to be your choice in the premium flagship category.

So, what changes does the Mi Mix 2 bring in comparison to the older Mi Mix? We carried the Mi Mix to the conference earlier today in order to give you a comparison of the Mi Mix 2 vs Mi Mix. You can clearly see the changes in design in the images and you can checkout the changes in the specifications in the table down below. Also, you can check out full specs of the Mi Mix 2 from here.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs Mi Mix

	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2	Xiaomi Mi Mix
DIMENSIONS | WT.	151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 185g (Black) / 150.5 x 74.6 x 7.7mm 187g (White Ceramic)	158.8 x 81.9 x 7.9mm 209 grams
CPU	SD835@2.45GHz	SD821@2.35GHz
MEMORY	(6/8GB+64/128/256GB) MicroSD: NO UFS 2.1	(4/6GB + 64/128/256GB) MicroSD: NO UFS 2.0
DISPLAY	5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p 18:9	6.4-inch 2040 x 1080p 17:9
CAMERA	12MP 1.25um PDAF dual tone flash 4-axis OIS 5MP Front 1080p	16MP f/2.0 PDAF dual tone flash 4-axis OIS 5MP Front 1080p
COMMS	Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C Wi-Fi ac NFC No 3.5mm headphone jack	Bluetooth 4.2 USB Type-C Wi-Fi ac NFC 3.5mm headphone jack
SPECIAL FEATURES	High Screen To Body Ratio 18:9 aspect ratio	High Screen To Body Ratio 17:9 aspect ratio
BATTERY FEATURES	3400mAh QC 3.0	4400mAh QC 3.0
PRICE DIFFERENCE	3299 Yuan ($506) / 3599 Yuan ($552) / 3999 Yuan ($614) / 4699 Yuan ($721)	3499 Yuan ($536) / 3999 Yuan ($614)

The Mi Mix 2 is now noticeably smaller than its predecessor, making it easier for every day operations. The phone continues with a ceramic body as the Mi Mix but ditches the 3.5mm headphone jack on top. This isn’t surprising since even the earlier launched Xiaomi Mi 6 didn’t feature a dedicated headphone jack. Further, the bezel at the bottom of the phone is now smaller than before, making more room for the display. But the top bezel is a bit thicker than its predecessor. Also, at the back, you’ll find that the camera is protruding unlike the Mi Mix which didn’t have a camera bump.

Rest of the design aspects have remained more or less the same. Check out the Mi Mix 2 vs Mi Mix comparison in the pictures below.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix was one hell of a smartphone when it was launched back in 2016. The phone clearly set the benchmark for bezel-less flagships that we are seeing this year. But the Xiaomi Mi Mix was more of a concept smartphone than a daily driver. The phone was unusually large, even with its bezel-less design, which made it hard to operate on a day to day basis. This kept many smartphone enthusiasts away from the device.

This is no longer the case with the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (full specs here). The company has finally evolved the Mix lineup in to a full fledged smartphone series that will attract the attention of fans all around the world. The phone is smaller, faster, and better suited for your every day needs.

Ditching the large 6.4-inch display, the phone now features a smaller 5.99-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. Once again, this aspect ratio is in trend with what we see on flagships like Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG V30, unlike Mix’s 17:9 ratio. This ensures that the phone is narrower, making it easier to hold even with one hand. Moreover, this makes the overall form factor close to its near competitors like the LG V30.

The smaller form factor definitely helps in the overall handling of the phone. Plus, its lighter as well.

The phone features the usual volume buttons and power button on the right and the SIM card slot on the left. Like the Xiaomi Mi 6, there’s no headphone jack on the device. The USB Type-C port, microphone, and speakers are located at the bottom. Coming to the back, there’s a 12MP sensor with dual tone flash. The fingerprint sensor is located just below this.

Note that there are two versions of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 — one with a ceramic body and stainless steel frame and another version (white edition) with a ceramic unibody design. While the black version looks beautiful, you can already see that the phone is going to be a huge fingerprint magnet. So, you’ll have to clean the back on a regular basis to keep it beautiful.

Overall, the phone feels like a gentle but necessary upgrade to the Mi Mix 2. But with similar options from big players like Samsung and LG existing in the market, we’ll have to see how fans take this new upgrade.

Check out our hands on with the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 down below.

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It is already known that Xiaomi will be launching the Mi Mix 2 on September 11, next week Monday to be precise. There are indications that the tech giant will also announce another product during the launch event next week. This was indicated by Xiaomi president Lin Bin in a recent Weibo post. 

This really shouldn’t come as much of a surprise considering that Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix last year along with the Mi Note 2 which was actually the expected product. But the Mi Mix came out as a concept phone and indeed it stole the show. The rest is now history as the industry now seems to have been revolutionized by bezel-less full-screen phones. The Xiaomi henchman did not disclose the product that would be launched but we ordinarily would expect the Mi Note 3 to be the product the tech giant will announce. The Mi Note 3 has also been a regular in leaks before now. However, there are also rumors that Xiaomi will launch a Mi Notebook Air laptop with a larger 15.6-inch display size. We really can’t say for sure because the company has not disclosed anything in that regard.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Wallpapers Leak Ahead Of Launch [Download]

There are also rumors that Xiaomi will launch a Mi Notebook Air laptop with a larger 15.6-inch display size. The laptop was purportedly spotted to have received 3C certification earlier on. We really can’t say for sure because the company has not disclosed anything in that regard. We wouldn’t have to wait for long to find out what the product actually is, though. Meanwhile, Xiaomi also shared another teaser for the Mi Mix 2 and it is yet again just another teaser. We couldn’t make anything out of the video as per the design features because the clip was shot in a rapid manner so that you can’t grab the real photo of the device. You can check it out yourself from down below.

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The Mi Mix 2’s details continue to get more and more interesting as more leaks and teasers come out ahead of its launch next week Monday. World renowned designer Philippe Starck was featured in the latest teaser for the Mi Mix 2 shared on Chinese video sharing website Miaopai. The video gives us what could be said to be our first glimpse of the flagship device even though it isn’t a very clear view. In the video, Starch does a James Bond like shooting spree but with the Mi Mix 2 as the gun.

From the video, we can grab that the Mi Mix 2 will indeed have a slightly different design from the Mi Mix. The edges are well curved which would indeed aid gripping the phone. Starck was able to hold the phone with only his right hand and was even tossing it up and down while firing some imaginary shots, still with one hand and it looked seamlessly easy. This was clearly meant to pass across the message that the Mi Mix 2 will be easy to use with one hand and also, it would be super light.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Design Revealed By Mi MIX Designer Phillippe Starck

We really couldn’t make out much from the video regarding the design but it looks slightly smaller than the first-gen Mi Mix,. It also looks like we’ll be seeing a metal body which would be easy to mass produce. Apart from the edges, the body all looks like what are going to be rounded. The teaser also touts the Mi Mix 2 as coming with a bezel-less, full-screen display. We already know the flagship will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor, Qualcomm has confirmed that and we’ll be having a Sony IMX386 sensor at the rear. The device will also come with 6GB of RAM on one of its variants. You can watch the video teaser from here.

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Xiaomi will be launching the flagship Mi Mix 2 on September 11 and we expect to see a lot of leaks before the official unveiling. We’ve seen the packaging box and a couple of other details and Qualcomm recently confirmed the presence of a Snapdragon 835 chip onboard the smartphone. Now, a couple of wallpapers purported to be for the Mi Mix 2 has appeared online and they are even downloadable. Apart from their attractive look, we can grab a few things from the wallpapers.

One major feature of the Mi Mix 2 is the full-screen design it is expected to have and its bezel-less design. We spotted the display panel of the Mix 2 recently which confirms its bezel-less design. The device is also expected with an 18:9 aspect ratio and that seems to be reflected in the size of the wallpapers. In addition, even though they come in 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, the Mix 2 may likely come with a higher display resolution than FHD. Back to the photos, all three are very attractive and is a reflection of the powerful graphics the Mix 2 will come packing. You can download all three wallpapers in their original sizes from here.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Front Panel Reveals Amazing Screen to Body Ratio

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is expected to feature a slightly reduced 6.0-inch display, a little smaller than the 6.4-inch display used on the Mi Mix. A Snapdragon 835 chipset is already known as well as the use of the same Piezoceramic audio system featured on the first-gen Mix. THere will likely be 6GB of RAM and a higher 8GB RAM variant, although we are not ruling out a 4GB RAM variant since Xiaomi is targeting more sales for the Mix 2.The flagship Mix 2 is also expected to come with a dual camera setup at the rear while the front camera will continue to be located at the bottom right corner. We still don’t know if it would feature a metal body or ceramic but whatever it is, expect a premium-looking smartphone.

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Ahead of the September 11 launch date for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, we expect a barrage of leaks to appear and there has been no disappointment so far. Already, we have seen the packaging box for the Mix 2 and a couple of other leaks but the latest one is the screen panel of the expected Xiaomi flagship. As you would have expected, the leaked Mi Mix 2 front panel shows a large screen to body ratio. 

The screen panel was leaked by a Weibo user who tagged the Mix 2 – the perfect combination of art and technology. That underscores not just the beauty the device will have but also the large display size with a spectacular screen-to-body ratio which it brings. From the leaked panel, we can see that the Mix 2 will have ultra-thin bezels on the top and two side edges while the bottom edge will have a slightly increased bezel since it will house the virtual home key and front camera. The edge of the screen and well rounded, more than that of the Mi Mix and at the bottom right side we can see the opening for the front camera.

The Mi Mix 2 is expected to come with a display size slightly smaller than the 6.4-inch screen the Mix 2 used with the display disputed to be between 6.0 or 6.2 inches. Indeed, the leaked panel seems to reflect a reduction in size which could permit one-handed usage to some extent. The aspect ratio still seems to be 18:9 just as rumored.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Box Package Appears Before Next Week’s Unveil

In addition, the blogger also revealed in another Weibo post that the Mi Mix 2 is already being mass produced which could be an indication that there would be enough stocks available when it goes on sale. The Mi Mix 2 is positioned to take on the iPhone 8 which is also launching around the same time with a full-screen design and dual cameras among others. The Galaxy Note 8 is also a contender for a share of the market but Xiaomi is hoping to grab a slice of the market shares from the two market leaders with the Mi Mix 2 and making enough units available will greatly help them achieve that goal.

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Xiaomi has already officially revealed that its flagship Mi Mix 2 will be launched on September 11 which is barely a week away. Between now and the launch event, we expect to see a lot of juicy details concerning the flagship model and already so have started streaming in. The sleek box casing for the Mix 2 was spotted not too long ago and now, Qualcomm China has officially confirmed that the Mi Mix 2 will feature a Snapdragon 835 processor.

It is already a regular in leaks and rumors that the Mi Mix 2 will utilize a Snapdragon 835 processor but this goes to confirm that indeed Qualcomm’s latest chip would be found on board the Mix 2. Apart from confirming the chipset, the Weibo post also teases the Mix 2 as coming with full-screen 2.0. Until Xiaomi unveils the device we can’t fully comprehend what that means but we sure do expect the Mix 2 to take the bezel-less full display technology used on the Mi Mix to a different level.

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The Mi Mix 2 is tipped as coming with an 18:9 screen-to-body ratio, a front fingerprint sensor, piezoelectric ceramic audio technology, dual cameras and more. The device will also likely have a 6GB RAM + 64GB storage on its base model with a retail price of 3999 (around $612) while the higher variant may likely cost 4,999 Yuan (~$765). Recall also that the iPhone 8 will be launched on September 12 and no doubt, will hit China before the end of the year. Do you think the Mi Mix 2 will be a worthy alternative to the iPhone 8 considering it will come in cheaper?

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