Xiaomi began the rollout of stable MIUI 12.5 for flagship devices in China recently and it is expected to expand up to 28 devices soon. Meanwhile, Xiaomi executive has confirmed that the MIUI 12.5 will also arrive on older devices like Xiaomi Mi 8 series, MIX 2S, and MIX 3.

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Xiaomi rolled out the MIUI 12 update for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and MIX 3 back in August 2020. The devices, which didn’t make the cut in the Android 11 eligible devices list, are said to get the MIUI 12.5 update as per the Xiaomi executive Zhang Guoquan’s post on Weibo.

He says that the MIX 2S has Snapdragon 845 chipset and the engineers have worked on the MIUI 12.5 on its update together with MIX 3. Speaking of which, the MIX 3, which also has Snapdragon 845 chipset, launched with MIUI 10 while the MIX 2S came with MIUI 9 out of the box.

Hence, the MIUI 12.5 will be the fourth MIUI update for the MIX 2S while the MIX 3 will get it as a third major update. It is appreciable of Xiaomi to support older flagships despite them going past the software support period.

Moving on, Zhang said that along with the MIX devices, the Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition will also get the MIUI 12.5 update. These devices got their last major MIUI 12 update in July and August 2020 respectively.

That said, Zhang hasn’t mentioned the 5G version of the Mi MIX 3 5G which got the direct update to MIUI 12 in September. But, we can expect it to be on the roster. What is uncertain is the update rollout date for the above-mentioned devices.

Zhang says that the update will come a little later after the company finishes the pending projects and ensures the test build is free of bugs. So, don’t expect the intermediate MIUI 12.5 on them anytime soon.

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Xiaomi was first reported to have got a foldable phone in the works in 2019 and since then, several teasers and leaks have emerged featuring the purported device. Just yesterday, a device said to be the foldable phone was spotted on the 3C website. In a related development, alleged spy photos of the Mi foldable phone have been spotted on Weibo.

The photos seem to have been pulled down but a tipster Nils Ahrensmeier from TechnikNews was able to grab some shots and posted them on Twitter. The photos bear semblance with earlier photos that leaked earlier this year. The images tout a design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new images give a look at the rear aspect which shows the presence of the “Mix” branding.

In line with the design of the Xiaomi foldable spotted in multiple leaks, the foldable Mi Mix will utilize an in-folding design just like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Recall that Huawei just shifted to an in-folding design on the recently launched Mate X2.

In addition to the “Mix” branding, the device is also shown to come with a triple-camera setup at the rear stacked in a vertical orientation.

Unfortunately, the internal screen of the foldable phone wasn’t featured in the leak and so we can’t tell how it looks like. However, we doubt if there will be a selfie camera at the front. What we can say is that the company may have found a better way to deal with the crease as per a recently leaked patent.

Well….. This looks like a Mix Fold

(Source was Weibo, taken down already) pic.twitter.com/50a5lbzOfJ

— Nils Ahrensmeier (@NilsAhrDE) March 17, 2021

We can’t say when the Chinese tech giant will release this model. Xiaomi last launched a model under the MIX series in 2019 when the Mi Mix 3 was unveiled. Since then, the Mix Alpha concept model was unveiled. However, the company is reportedly planning to launch foldable models this year.

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When Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix 3 5G at MWC 2019, the phone came preinstalled with Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10. Since then, the company has pushed a major Android update, at least to some models and has also updated its custom ROM. The 5G phone missed out on both updates and that recently prompted a fan to float a petition on Change.org in a bid to get the Chinese tech giant to update the software.

More tales of woe for the Mix 3 5G owners as Xiaomi has reportedly confirmed that it would push MIUI 12 update to the Mi Mix 3 5G in October. If you think that is good news, wait for the catch. A spokesperson for Xiaomi revealed this detail while responding to an inquiry by a fan. The Xiaomi spokesperson also hinted that the device will still be stuck with Android9 even with the MIUI 12 update. Thus, it is unlikely that the Mix 3 5G will ever be updated past Android 9.

The decision to push MIUI 12 to the 5G phone may be as a result of the company bowing to pressure from users who are agitating for an update. The phone is yet to get MIUI 11 update and may likely skip that entirely. But Xiaomi may likely never give the Mix 3 5G Android 10 update. The company had hinted that only a few units were sold and so software support were halted.

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Xiaomi has commenced the OTA push of Android 10-based MIUI 11 Global stable updates for the flagship Mi Mix 3. The Mi Mix 3 is the current flagship model for the Mix series and was launched last year running Android 9 with the MIUI 10 overlay. The series started receiving Android 10 updates in China around December last year but users outside China had to wait until now for the update.

The Android 10 update arrives with the version number MIUI 11.0.3.0 QEEMIXM and has a size of 2GB. Apart from the major changes and features that Android 10 offers, the update also ushers in the February 2020 security patch and a couple of bug fixes.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 is a big update that changes up a lot of things for the popular Android skin. Starting with the visual aspects, you get slightly softer icons, a system-wide dark mode, new Mi Lan Pro system font and improved always-on display functionality. There are also new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system.

MIUI 11 also delivers an enhanced audio experience with all-new dynamic natural sound effects and alarms. Xiaomi also announced the new Mi Go Travel suite which will help you with booking tickets for a broad range of transport ranging from aeroplane to rail and bus. The update also brings an improved currency converter and an extreme power-saving mode.

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Xiaomi‘s latest MIUI 11 custom ROM is available on almost all known eligible Mi smartphones. The thing is, the update didn’t usher in Google‘s latest Android 10 even though there are several new features inspired by Android 10 onboard. The Mi Mix 3 is one of the early models to get MIUI 11 update based on Android 9. Xiaomi later rolled out beta update of Android 10-based MIUI 11 for beta testers in China late October. Right now, there are indications that the stable version is now being pushed to Mix 3 users in China.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 is a big update that changes up a lot of things for the popular Android skin. Starting with the visual aspects, you get slightly softer icons, a system-wide dark mode, new Mi Lan Pro system font and improved always-on display functionality. There are also new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system.

MIUI 11 also delivers an enhanced audio experience with all-new dynamic natural sound effects and alarms. Xiaomi also announced the new Mi Go Travel suite which will help you with booking tickets for a broad range of transport ranging from aeroplane to rail and bus. The update also brings an improved currency converter and an extreme power-saving mode.

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Late last month, Xiaomi announced its latest version of the MIUI custom Android interface, called MIUI 11. After rolling out the beta version of the update to several of its smartphones, the company has confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 is getting the update.

The MIUI 11 beta update based on Android 10 operating system is now being rolled out to the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 smartphone in China. The version being pushed to the users is MIUI 11 9.10.23 beta and the installation package size is 2.3GB.

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The company has advised users to take backup of their smartphone before they start installing this new update. Also, it has warned users that some of the third-party apps may not be compatible with Android 10 and could face issues.

Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 is a big update that changes up a lot of things for the popular Android skin. Starting with the visual aspects, you get slightly softer icons, a system-wide dark mode, new Mi Lan Pro system font and improved always-on display functionality. There are also new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system.

Another big new addition in MIUI 11 is the enhanced audio experience with all-new dynamic natural sound effects and alarms. Xiaomi also announced the new Mi Go Travel suite which will help you with booking tickets for a broad range of transport ranging from airplane to rail and bus alongside currency conversion and an extreme power-saving mode.

If you want to know everything about the MIUI — its features and tools that the company is offering in this newer version, click here.

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The premium Mi Mix 3 flagship has gotten its biggest price cut yet on Xiaomi‘s official website. The Mi Mix 3 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is presently on offer for 2299 yuan (~$334) which is 1000 yuan (~$145) lower than its initial price of 3299 yuan ($479). The price of the 8GB+128GB variant also comes down to 2599 yuan ($377) from 3599 yuan ($523). Finally, the 8GB+256GB variant is on offer for 2999 yuan ($435), down from 3999 yuan ($581).

The new price offer is a limited time offer. It opened today (June 25) and will end on June 26 at 0.00. Despite the price cut, buyers will still get a free 10W wireless charge for each unit purchased.

We must say that this is the highest price cut the Mi Mix 3 is getting since it was launched last year. It is rare for a hot-selling model to get such huge price cut except the company is trying to clear the shelves for the arrival of a successor. The price cut could be an indication that Xiaomi is preparing the ground for the arrival of the Mi Mix 4. However, Xiaomi has maintained a watertight silence regarding details of the Mix 4. Since the Mi Mix 3 and previous models were launched around September and October, it is still too early to say.

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The Mi Mix 3 still remains one of Xiaomi’s best smartphones to date, a flagship phone at that. To refresh our memories, the device packs a 6.39-inch 1080 x 2340 display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It has a slider design, so the front cameras are hidden when the phone is closed.  The front-facing cameras are a 24MP + 2MP sensor and on the rear is a 12MP wide-angle lens paired with another 12MP telephoto lens.

The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and also comes in 8GB RAM and 10GB RAM variants with 128GB or 256GB of storage. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,200mAh battery with support for wireless charging and Quick Charge 4+. It doesn’t have an audio jack nor does it have a MicroSD card slot. The phone runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box.

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In May, Google had introduced the Android Q OS through its I/O 2019 conference. At that time, the search engine giant had added two Xiaomi phones such as Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G phones to Android Q beta testing program. Later on, the Redmi K20 Pro was also included in the Android Q beta program. Today, the Chinese firm has confirmed the roadmap of Android Q beta testing schedule for as many as 11 smartphones through its MIUI forum.

Xiaomi will begin with the beta testing of Android Q update for 9 smartphones like Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Redmi K20 in the last quarter of this year. In the first quarter, the Chinese firm will carry out the Android Q beta testing for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones.

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As far as Android Q update for other Xiaomi devices, it will be rolled out after the best testing is successfully completed and all the bugs are ironed out. Probably, the stable version of Android Q update for the first 9 Xiaomi phones mentioned above could be made available in first or second quarter of 2020. The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro may receive the stable version of Android Q probably in the second quarter of 2020. Xiaomi is expected to launch the MIUI 11 update in the next months. Hopefully, the company may tag along MIUI 11 update along with Android Q update for its aforementioned smartphones.

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Por, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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Popular smartphone benchmarking app AnTuTu has released the list of top 10 best performing Android smartphones in March 2019 for global markets. The February’s month list was led by Samsung Galaxy S10+, Honor V20 and Huawei Mate 20 X smartphones. The top three position for the month of March is led by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform driven phones followed by three Exynos 9820 SoC powered smartphones.

AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performing Android smartphones in March 2019 for global markets has been compiled through data accumulated between March 1 and March 31 by testing at least 1000 units per model. The smartphones were benchmarked using the latest AnTuTu Benchmark V7 app. The scores mentioned for each phone are not their highest score, but average benchmarking score.

The Snapdragon 855 powered Xiaomi Mi 9 is leading the pack with 371,423 points. The second place goes to Snapdragon 855 edition of Samsung Galaxy S10 that has scored 358,845. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition which is also fueled by the same SoC is placed third with 356,004 score.

The Galaxy S10+ Exynos 9820 model is on the fourth position with 332,118 score. The Galaxy S10 with Exynos 9820 onboard is sitting on the fifth position with 328,446 score. The sixth position is held on by the Galaxy S10e which is also powered by the same Exynos SoC.

The Kirin 980 SoC powered Honor V20 from China has occupied by the seventh place with 301,003. The Mate 20 X smartphone that possesses Kirin 980 SoC has dropped to eighth spot with an AnTuTu score of 300,707. The third Kirin 980 powered phone – Huawei P30 Pro has entered the list for the first time on ninth position with an average benchmarking score of 298,572.

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The last phone to make it to the top 10 list is the Snapdragon 845 powered Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 that has scored 296,972. In the coming months, the Mi MIX 3 will be squeezed out of the list and more phones fueled by SD855 will be seen on the list.

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If you have restlessly been waiting for Xiaomi phone prices to drop, GeekBuying’s got your back! As part of its latest ‘Hot Sellers Mega Sale’ promotion, the Chinese online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of products including TV boxes, laptops, and smartphones.

More importantly, the items included on the promotion page have gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered prices. We’ll be checking out the discounts available on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Redmi Go smartphones and show how you can save extra money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Global Version

The well-received global version of the Mi MIx 3 usually carries a steep $779.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can now get their hands on the coveted smartphone for a reduced price of only $529.99. You can extend this 32 percent discount by using coupon code HSHBLOVN at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $176 more by reducing the original asking price of the Mi Mix 3 Global Version smartphone to just $489.99. 
You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant that comes in the black color version. Note that the promo ends in just six days.

Xiaomi Redmi Go Global Version

The Redmi Go was made available to the public in January this year. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking the phone’s popularity into consideration, the Chinese handset maker is now offering the global version of the Redmi Go smartphone for a reduced price.

While the Xiaomi Redmi Go Global Version would normally set you back $141.99 on both online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $141.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 41 percent drop in the device’s original asking price, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code IVFSJNPQ and get an extra $36 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Redmi Go smartphone further down to only $69.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

If you are interested in checking more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Go and take full advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phone all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Note that the promo will end in just six days. Alternatively, you can avail a 23 percent off on the phone’s blue color version for four days.

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The battery life is the only element of a specs sheet in which most of the midrange phones are better than flagships. Most of the smartphones that offer the longest battery life can be found in the midrange segment and the latest one rocking one of the biggest batteries ever is the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. It has several rivals, but it is definitely the most impressive under this point of view. But will it be a nice device even when it comes to other specs? In order to let you find out, we compared it with other outstanding big battery phones: the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and the Motorola Moto G7 Power.

Energizer Power Max P18K vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Motorola Moto G7 Power

Design

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop has undoubtedly the most impressive design. The known batteries manufacturer realized a phone with a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without the aid of a notch or other similar solutions, thanks to pop-up front cameras. On the other hand, note that this handset is very thick due to its monster battery, so if you want a device that you can easily keep in a pocket or bring everywhere you want, go for the Moto G7 Power that also comes with a smaller display and a better build quality. It is splash resistant and rocks the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the display.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is one of the phablets with the biggest screen, it is almost a tablet, and that is why I choose it as the winner of this comparison. Big displays such as the one found on the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are currently very rare to find on a phone. Further, it is a display that offers a higher resolution than Moto G7 Power and the same Full HD+ resolution as the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. So even on the qualitative side, it is a very nice panel.

Specs & Software

The most performing handset is the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. Despite its huge battery, the company did not release it as a flagship-class device. But it is an upper-midrange with the powerful Helio P70 SoC by MediaTek, that is superior to 630 series chipsets by Qualcomm. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is equipped with a Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM, but unlike its rivals, it comes with Android Oreo pre-installed instead of the latest version Pie.

Camera

It is a hard challenge between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. We still do not know the complete specs of the triple rear camera found on the Energizer device: they will be unveiled at MWC 2019. But this handset will probably have better camera performances than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, overall. It even rocks a dual front camera that will be able to capture depth info in a very nice way. The camera department is not the strongest point of the Moto G7 Power by Motorola, but it is still sufficient for social networks and decent low-light shots.

Battery

There are very high chances that Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is the smartphone with the longest battery life in the market, alongside a few other devices. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 probably takes the second place, but we can not say it for sure until we test the Moto G7 Power thoroughly, as its HD display, the software optimization and its Snapdragon 632 chipset may be hiding surprises. Fortunately, all the devices come with a fast charging technology, that is a very important thing for devices with a huge battery if you do not want to keep your device connected to a wall charger for a lot of hours.

Price

You can currently get a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 for just €230/$260, Moto G7 Power will debut soon with a €210/$236 price tag, while the price of the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will be unveiled at MWC 2019. Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is the most complete handset, but we are yet to see if its value for money will be high and sufficient to make people prefer it to the Xiaomi Mi Max 3.

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Energizer Power Max P18K Pop vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Motorola Moto G7 Power: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROs

• Bigger display
• Good price
• Fast charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Dimensions

Motorola Moto G7 Power

PROs

• Very affordable
• Fast charging
• Splash resistant
• More compact

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop

PROs

• Biggest battery ever
• Pop-up cameras and high stb ratio
• Good performance
• Great design

CONS

• Very thick

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2018 was the year of aesthetic innovations in the smartphones world and the trend is continuing even in 2019. Minimalism in the design became one of the most important priorities of smartphones manufacturers and the new Meizu Zero is a perfect example of it. The Chinese company announced a phone without ports, without speakers, and without physical keys in order to guarantee a totally clean design. Here, we will compare the new flagships with two other phones having an innovative design released in the last year: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Oppo Find X.

Meizu Zero vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X

Design

In my opinion, Meizu Zero is the most innovative and beautiful phone when it comes to aesthetics because it has the cleanest design without needing a slider design nor a notch. It does not have any port and it gets charged via Qi wireless charging, while data transfer happens through WiFi or data networks. It does not have physical keys which are replaced by touch controls at the side, and it does not even have a speaker thanks to the piezoelectric transductor in the display delivering the audio. It does not even have a SIM slot as it supports the eSIM. Further, it has the best build quality and it is fully waterproof and dustproof thanks to the IP68 certification.

Display

Unfortunately, we still have no chance to test the display of the Meizu Zero because it is still not in the market, but on the paper, the display of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 seems better because of the HDR technology making colors look more realistic. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, Oppo Find X has slimmer bezels around the display and this may result better for people who care a lot about the front design. Meizu Zero has thicker bezels, but unlike the Oppo Find X, it does not need a motorized slider housing the sensors and the front camera.

Hardware/Software

All these phones come with the same chipset, so you should not expect a significative difference in their performances. Whatever you choose, you will get a very fast and smooth phone in every scenario, including gaming and the most-demanding multi-tasking. Note that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with up to 10 GB of RAM, while Oppo Find X does not and we still do not know the configurations in which Meizu Zero will be available as the company did not reveal all the specs of the handset. So Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may effectively be the most suitable handset for heavy usage patterns.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the most convincing rear camera, at least on the paper. It is a dual sensor with a 12 MP resolution and an f/1.8 aperture, and it supports both OIS and dual pixel autofocus. Even the front cameras seem to be better: they consist of two sensors with 24 and 2 MP (the secondary one is a depth sensor, while in the rear camera it is a telephoto lens), paired with a front-facing LED flash.

Battery

Unfortunately, Meizu did not reveal the battery capacity of the new Zero. Given the absence of ports, there may be more space for the battery, but we have no idea whether or not it will be big. Meanwhile, Oppo Find X has a long-lasting 3730 mAh, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has an average 3200 mAh unit that is not able to last as long as its opponent. Note that Meizu Zero cannot be charged via a USB port, so the charging process is slower.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is an affordable flagship carrying a €560 price tag in the global market, Oppo Find X was launched with a starting price of €770, while we still do not know when Meizu Zero will hit the shelves, neither its price. Personally, I believe that Meizu Zero is a very innovative phone but it is still not so suitable for daily use. 18W wireless charging is still too slow for modern standards and piezoelectric speakers are still too poor in terms of audio experience, so I would not be so comfortable with a phone like that. Unless it comes with an affordable price. But it is still a great experiment and we appreciate it a lot, hoping that Meizu and other Chinese brands will keep innovating like that. The winner of the comparison is the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 due to its more affordable price tag, amazing camera performance, and great display, but some may like the Oppo Find X more due to its bigger battery, thinner bezels and its more innovative motorized slider.

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Meizu Zero vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Meizu Zero

PROS

• Portless, speakerless, keyless
• Great ceramic design
• Wireless charging
• Nice hardware
• Waterproof

CONS

• eSIM

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Find X

PROS

• Motorized slider design
• High screen-to-body ratio
• Amazing hardware
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Pricey

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Xiaomi redesigned its full-screen Mi Mix 3 flagship, utilising a sliding design that ensures the bezels around the display are at the barest minimum. Although the slider technology at play has been shown to be different from the ones on slider phones of yore, there are still concerns about its durability. Our posts on a slider test video from China still receives engagements from curious fans who want to get some assurance before breaking the bank to get the device. Well, if you need some convincing about the durability of the Mi Mix 3, Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has come to the rescue.

The YouTube recently posted a video of the Mix 3 undergoing the extreme torture tests that he has gained notoriety for carrying out. Thankfully, the Mix 3 seems to hold its own well in the scratch, bend, and burn tests that were carried out. Of particular interest is the resistance of the glass to scratch. The ceramic back is also pretty resistant to scratch compared to metal or glass panels. Even the earpiece is sown to be made of metal and so won’t get damaged easily when scratched with sharp metal.

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The only snag about the slider isn’t related to its performance or sturdiness but the small gap between the two parts which could allow specks of dirt and sand get in easily. Talking about the bend test, the Mi Mix 3 survives in style. Even though it bends a little but it doesn’t snap like other slider phones such as the OPPO Find X. This could be as a result of the tough ceramic body it packs.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was the first Xiaom model to launch with MIUI 10 and the model has continued to get steady updates. A new version has just hit the Mi Mix 3 and it is MIUI v10.2.1.0.PEECNXM. The update package volume is about 663MB and can be assessed via the phone’s settings option, for those who are yet to receive the OTA push update.

The new update brings a new camera photo capture mode and also fixes the rear camera flash issues. The update also fixes the occasional auto-continuous shooting issues and full-screen camera reference line issues. In addition, the new version brings onboard a photo frame editing function to the photo album. The update also fixes the issues of “the hotspot not opening” and several other bug fixes.

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As a reminder, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 features a 6.39-inch display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and screen ratio of about 93.4%. The high screen ratio, the biggest on any Xiaomi phone was made possible as a result the lack of a selfie camera at the front. Instead, the device utilises a sliding design. The Mi Mix 3 slider has been proved to be an advanced technology and one which won’t fail anytime soon. A tech geek claimed to have subjected the slider to up to 600,000 times without any hassle. Xiaomi on its part claims the slider has a service lifespan of 300,000 slides. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and packs a 3200mAh battery. There is also a 12MP+12MP dual rear camera setup as well as a 24MP+2MP dual camera at the front for selfies.

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The second half of 2018 was the period of innovative smartphones in terms of design. Huawei released its first phone with a punch hole display, then its sub-brand announced Honor V20 which is the world’s third phone with an in-display camera. Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix 3, one of the first phones with a slider design, and Lenovo announced the Z5 Pro GT: the first phone with Snapdragon 855 and a slider design as well. Besides being innovative, these phones carry very attractive price tags, that is why they are currently among the most wanted ones. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Huawei Honor V20 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro GT

Design

It is all about tastes. While Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT have a slider design in order to minimize bezels and guarantee a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent, Honor V20 comes with an in-display hole for the camera. My favorite one is the Huawei Honor V20, not only because of its punch hole display but also because of its reflective back cover changing colors and effects depending on the viewing angle. But Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may attract you more due to its ceramic back and solid 7000 series aluminum frame.

Display

Honor V20 loses this comparison because it is equipped with a midrange IPS display carrying a Full HD+ resolution and an average color reproduction. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the winner because it features the HDR technology to improve colors, it is a Super AMOLED panel and it is protected by Gorilla Glass. On the other hand, Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has a higher screen-to-body ratio, but on the paper its display seems inferior to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

Hardware/Software

The most powerful chipset in the Android market is currently the new Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm and it is inside the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. That is why it wins the hardware comparison. Further, it is the first and only phone to feature up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage at the same time. It is still not clear how an Android phone should use all that RAM at the same time, but it may still be useful in the future. With its Kirin 980 paired with 8 GB of RAM, Honor V20 takes the second place, but Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is an excellent phone too when it comes to hardware. All the devices come with a custom user interface, but Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the only one still based on Android Oreo.

Camera

We still had no chance to test the Honor V20, but on the paper, it comes with the most interesting camera setup, composed of the first sensor with a 48 MP resolution (by Sony) and a TOF 3D stereo camera for depth info. However, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has already proved to be an amazing camera phone in every light condition, so it will be a hard fight. The camera department of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT should be its weakest point, so it probably can not compete with its rivals.

Battery

Honor V20 belongs to that small amount of Android flagship to sport a big battery. With 4000 mAh of capacity, it should be able to last a full day on a single charge, whatever you do with your phone. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have a much smaller battery which lasts much less than Honor V20 and they provide just average battery life.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is going to debut in the global market with a price tag of about €560/$640, Honor V20 was recently announced in China with a €460/$526 price and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT starts from €400/$457 in the Chinese market. The most complete device, in my opinion, is the Honor V20 because of its bigger battery and awesome cameras.

• Read More: The Huawei Honor V20 Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop!

Huawei Honor V20 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro GT: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Innovative design
• Good cameras
• Good price
• Nice display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Huawei Honor V20

PROS

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Unique design
• Great hardware
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Worse display

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT

PROS

• Better performance
• Good price
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Nice display

CONS

• Thicker

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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.

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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.
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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.
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Xiaomi has today announced a new Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Palace Special Edition, priced at 4,999 Yuan which roughly converts to $725. Unlike other special edition phones, this one is limited to just 500 units and will go on sale tomorrow, i.e. 21st December.

This is the second special edition of the Mi MIX 3 launched by Xiaomi. Earlier, the Chinese company had launched Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition that went on sale last week, along with the Sapphire Blue Ceramic Edition. The Forbidden City Edition is also priced at 4,999 Yuan, roughly $725.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Palace Special Edition is jointly developed in partnership with the Palace Museum and comes in a Sapphire Blue color. To make it stand out, the phone’s body is engraved with the sacred animal pattern. It comes with a collection gift box, which contains the ancient hand-painted gold bronze statue, and an exclusive three-year flow card as well as a mobile phone case.

As for the memory configuration, the smartphone packs 10GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The USP of the smartphone is its manual slider design that allows the phone to sport a notch-less and bezel-less display. This is also the company’s second smartphone to feature 10GB of RAM.

The rest of the phone’s specifications are similar to the regular edition. It features a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with 2340×1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

For photography, the handset comes with dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel primary lens and a 12-megapixel secondary telephone lens. There’s also a dual camera setup on the front side, featuring a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Air Conditioner announced for 2,499 Yuan (~$362), will go on sale from December 27

The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface and Xiao AI Voice Assistant. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4 fast charging as well as 10W wireless charging.

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After a year of affordable devices, Lenovo surprised everyone by launching Z5 Pro GT, the most powerful phone in the whole Android world. Is it able to beat the hottest Chinese devices of the moment even when it comes to value for money and other specifications besides having perfect performances? This is the question we will try to answer with this in-depth specs comparison between Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (10 GB version) and Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 10 GB vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Design

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT seems to be the smartphone with the narrowest bezels ever released. Thanks to its slider design with a pop-up slider housing the front cameras, its display reaches a screen-to-body ratio superior to 95 percent, according to the company. Further, it has a unique design composed of a rear side with a carbon fiber texture and a red frame. On the other hand, if you need a more elegant design, you might prefer the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 which has a slider design as well but a soberer ceramic back, with an aluminum 7000-series frame. The only advantage of Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the IP68 certification making it waterproof, but it is uglier with its big notch.

Display

Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the best display for both definition and color reproduction. First of all, it features a higher resolution, so more detail. Secondly, it is HDR10 compliant and it even provides DCI-P3 coverage. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 as it is HDR compliant as well, but it has a lower resolution and a lower quality. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT and Huawei Mate 20 Pro have both an in-display fingerprint reader and 3D facial recognition, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 does not.

Hardware/Software

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the world’s first smartphone to come with the new Snapdragon 855 chipset by Qualcomm which provides a solid increase in performances compared with last year’s Snapdragon 845. Further, it is the first phone to come with 12 GB of RAM. According to the first benchmarks by AnTuTu, it is the most powerful phone ever, and it should provide better performance than any mobile phone released until now. Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes right after with its new Kirin 980, and it is also the only one of the trio to feature expandable storage.

Camera

If you grab a unit of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, you will get the best triple camera setup ever found on a smartphone in commerce. It has three sensors with a 48 MP resolution, an ultrawide secondary lens and a telephoto lens. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is a more interesting camera phone only when it comes to front cameras, while cameras are not the strongest points of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, even though it remains a pretty nice camera phone as well.

Battery

With a capacity of 4200 mAh, Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the king of flagships if we talk about battery life. It is able to last a full day on a single charge even with a stressed use. Further, it supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging to fuel other devices. You should not go for the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 if you need a long battery life as they only feature average units.

Price

Besides the hardware side, the most important quality of Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the price: it will start from just $390/€343 in China ($638/€561 in the 12 GB RAM version), while Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 10 GB carries a price tag of $719/€632 in the 10 GB RAM version, and I consider it an inferior device. While Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has the highest value for money, Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the best device even though its SoC is not at the same level as the Snapdragon 855, but it costs almost $1000 or €850 (street prices).

• Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 10 GB vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT

PROS

• Slider design
• Best hardware
• Original design
• Affordable price

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 10 GB

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery
• No micro SD

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

PROS

• Better screen
• Bigger battery
• Awesome hardware
• Best camera

CONS

• Expensive

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Xiaomi held a conference in Taiwan and during the event, the company took the wraps off the flagship Mi Mix 3 for the Taiwanese market. The launch will avail fans of the brand in the local market the opportunity to get the 6GB+128GB version which is the only one launched. Interestingly, the model comes with a rather affordable price tag of NT$14,999 (~$486).

The Mi Mix 3 is a 6.39-inch device with a display aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and screen ratio of about 93.4%. The high screen ratio, the biggest on any Xiaomi phone was made possible as a result the lack of a selfie camera at the front. Instead, the device utilises a sliding design. The Mi Mix 3 slider has been proved to be an advanced technology and one which won’t fail anytime soon. A tech geek claimed to have subjected the slider to up to 600,000 times without any hassle. Xiaomi on its part claims the slider has a service lifespan of 300,000 slides.

The Mi Mix 3 has at its heart a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and as stated, Taiwan gets only the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version, at least for now. Other specs include a 32oomAh battery, a 12MP+12MP dual rear camera setup as well as a 24MP+2MP dual camera. The device will go on sale on December 22.

Read Also: Vivo NEX Dual Display vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: Specs Comparison

Apart from the M Mix 3, Xiaomi also launched the Mi AI speaker, MIJIA induction cook and the Zhiwu cooking pot for the Taiwanese market.

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We are doing a lot of comparisons between innovative smartphones in the last period because smartphones manufacturers, after a long period of stagnation, started to make devices with impressive new features and technological breakthroughs. Vivo NEX Dual Display, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Samsung Galaxy A8s are perfect examples of this kind of device and this is a specs comparison which will let you find out which is the best.

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s

Design

With these devices, Vivo, Xiaomi and Samsung adopted three different solutions to get rid of the notch and thick bezels. Vivo NEX Dual Display opts for a dual display which makes people use the rear camera setup as a camera for selfies too, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a slider design with cameras and sensors all included in a pop-up slider, and Samsung Galaxy A8s features a hole in the display for the front camera. There is not a solution which can be defined better than each other, but I would personally go for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 because of its better materials: 7000 series aluminum for the frame and ceramic for the back.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has probably the best display when it comes to viewing quality, but Vivo NEX Dual Display has two displays and that is why I would choose it. The secondary display allows for a better power saving as well as a more comfortable one-handed use. Samsung Galaxy A8s has the most disappointing display, it is the only last-gen smartphone from the Galaxy A series to sport a classic IPS panel instead of a Super AMOLED one.

Hardware/Software

Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is a true flagship with the most powerful components, at least in its most expensive version. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, up to 10 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Vivo NEX Dual Display has exactly the same hardware except for the internal storage which is 128 GB, while Samsung Galaxy A8s is just an upper-midrange device with its Snapdragon 710, but it is the only one to sport a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. All these devices come with custom user interfaces based on Android Pie out of the box.

Camera

Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the cameras of Samsung Galaxy A8s and Vivo NEX Dual Display, so we can not give any verdict about their camera department. But we know that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is among the best camera phones out there even though it does not have a triple camera like its opponents. So it will be very hard to beat. Further, it has an impressive dual camera for selfies.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a too small battery which disappointed us in some scenarios. 3200 mAh is not enough for a flagship released in the second half of 2018 (unless it comes from Sony). Vivo NEX Dual Display has 3500 mAh and on the paper, it should provide the longest battery life thanks to its smaller secondary display with a low energy consumption. But Samsung Galaxy A8s always optimizes its midranges’ batteries very well, so it may even be that it will last more than its rival from Vivo if the company did a particularly good job.

Price

You can get a unit of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 globally for just €560, Vivo NEX Dual Display costs $720 in China, while we still do not know the price tag of Samsung Galaxy A8s. With the actual information, Vivo NEX Dual Display is the most convincing handset, but we still have to test it and evaluate Galaxy A8s’ value for money to give a final judgment. Which one would you pick basing on the specs on the paper?

• Read More: Vivo NEX 2 launched as Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition with three cameras, 10GB RAM & more

Vivo NEX Dual Display vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: PRO and CONS

Vivo NEX Dual Display

PROS

• Full borderless design
• Dual display
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Up to 10 GB RAM

CONS

• More expensive

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Slider design
• Best hardware
• Great camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy A8s 

PROS

• Full borderless display
• Greta cameras
• Potentially good price
• FM radio

CONS

• Worse hardware

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We know its been quite some time since Xiaomi has announced the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden city edition. Today, it has put both the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City edition and sapphire blue ceramic edition on sale for 4999 Yuan ($725) and 3599 Yuan ($522) respectively in China. The sale of both the devices will be live at 10:00 am Beijing Time.

Among both the devices, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 sapphire blue uses a ceramic blue color which is jointly developed by the Palace Museum. While the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City packs a blue hue and gold engraving. It comes with a mythical creature on its back and a 24K gold figurine.

It is the only variant of the Mi Mix 3 which carries a 10 GB RAM and  256 GB of Internal storage. It will also come with a wireless charger which can charge your device with upto 10W fast charging.  The exclusive variant of the device also comes with a protective case and a dedicated theme.

Ultimately, there are a lot of goodies which will help it to distinguish from the standard version of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The sapphire blue color edition comes in 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage and is priced at 3599 Yuan. While Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 forbidden city is available at 4999 Yuan with 10 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 carries a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Further, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with variable RAM as per the edition you are buying. In the camera department, Xiaomi has improved a lot with the front facing dual shooters of 24 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Though, on the rear side, there’s a 12 megapixel + 12-megapixel telephone lens.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G version 5G video calling demoed live in China

In order to sustain a full day usage, it hosts a 3200 mAh battery.

So, what are you guys now waiting for? Just head over to the source to buy it before it goes out of stock.

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GearBest is doling out big discounts on a wide selection of well-received smartphones. In addition to taking full advantage of these discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. Continue reading to know how!

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

The Mi Mix 3 would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now get your hands on this feature-laden smartphone for just $704.99. This is a significant 32% reduction in the phone’s steep retail price of $1038.99.
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi’s well-received Mi Max 2 boasts an array of awe-features that completely justify the $343.60 price tag it usually carries. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the feature-rich phone for a dropped price of only $155.99 on GeekBuying.
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Xiaomi Mi 8

Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most well-received smartphones, the Mi 8 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of just $399.99 on GeekBuying. This 45% discount will be valid for the phone’s original selling price of $728.99 only for a few hours.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

The Mi Mix 2S garnered considerable popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. Taking this popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is now offering the Mi Mix 2S smartphone for an unbeatable price of just $419.99 on GeekBuying.
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OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 is one of the most popular smartphones to have released this year. You’d normally end up spending a lot of money on this coveted OnePlus-branded phone, but the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is offering the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model of the OnePlus 6 smartphone for only $398.99 on GeekBuying.
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OnePlus 6T

The long-awaited OnePlus 6 successor dubbed, the OnePlus 6T was launched earlier this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received precursor, the OnePlus 6T became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. Regrettably, the phone doesn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make the OnePlus 6T available even to those living on a tight budget, OnePlus is offering a noteworthy 29% off on the device’s original asking price. As a result, the OnePlus 6T that normally sells for $812.99 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $575.99 on GeekBuying.
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Huawei Honor 8X

Huawei made the hotly-anticipated Honor 8X smartphone available to the public in September this year. As expected, the phone was extremely well-received by smartphone enthusiasts despite the fact that it carried a relatively steep $476.99 price tag.

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Last month, on 25th October, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced its next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone — the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It is the first smartphone to feature a magnetic slider design with a full-screen display.

During the launch, Xiaomi confirmed that it will be releasing a 5G version of the Mi MIX 3 in the first quarter of 2019. With the launch of the 5G model of Mi MIX 3 nearing, details related to the device is now surfacing online.

In the latest development, Xiaomi president Lin Bin posted an image on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo which teases the upcoming Mi MIX 3 5G smartphone. On seeing the image closely, we can see the Android Pie logo in the top-left corner. In the top-right corner, there’s a 5G signal flag, suggesting that the phone is connected over a 5G network.

The development indicates that the Mi MIX 3 phone’s development is completed and is currently in the testing phase. If everything goes as per the plan, there’s a possibility that we could see the phone launching during CES 2019 in January or MWC 2019 in February.

Apart from Xiaomi, other manufacturers, including Samsung, OnePlus, and Huawei are working on a smartphone with 5G connectivity. OnePlus has also confirmed that it will be among the first to launch a 5G smartphone early next year.

The 5G variant of the Mi MIX 3 is expected to have the same specifications as the original model. The phone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. It packs up to 10GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Mi MIX 3 is equipped with two magnetic components underneath the display that enables the sliding mechanism. It can be customized for different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, among others.

As for the camera, there’s a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side too there’s a dual camera setup — a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

It is running on the latest MIUI 10 which is based Android 9 Pie operating system and also comes with the company’s Xiao AI voice assistant. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

Read More: Xiaomi takes over Meitu’s phone business, will manufacture Meitu-branded phones and smart products

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in New York on 8th December. While it’s not yet known what the company is planning to unveil at the event, it is believed that Xiaomi could make an official entry in the US smartphone market with the launch of Mi MIX 3.

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If you have particular needs when you look for a smartphone, you can find devices which perfectly fit your needs even without being the most expensive ones, especially thanks to Chinese smartphones. Oppo RX17 Pro, OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 are three of them: the first has flagship-like camera performance, while the second and the third are excellent phones with top-end hardware even though they cost a half of the most expensive flagships. If you are available to face some compromises, let’s see if these devices are suitable for you and which one should you choose with a specs comparison.

Oppo RX17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Design

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the first phones with a slider design which allowed the presence of a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent while getting rid of the annoying notch. Its front camera and sensors are placed on a slider which you can manually open and close depending on your needs. Further, it has a wonderful ceramic back and a 7000-series aluminum frame, so it has the best look as well as the best materials and builds quality.

Display

Display quality is very good on each of these devices, even though they do not have flagship-level displays. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the most satisfying screen with the HDR technology making colors richer, as well as the highest screen-to-body ratio and no notch. Then there is OnePlus 6T with its great DCI-P3 coverage.

Hardware/Software

When it comes to hardware, it is currently a draw between OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, which are two of the most performing smartphones in the actual market. While they have the same Snapdragon 845 SoC, note that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with up to 10 GB of RAM, while OnePlus 6T offers up to 8 GB of RAM. Oppo RX17 Pro is at a lower level due to its lower-end Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Camera

While OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have the best hardware, Oppo RX17 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 have the most interesting camera departments with the first featuring a triple rear camera and the second having a dual front camera. I liked the Oppo RX17 Pro more because it has a variable aperture and it can adapt in a better way to every light condition.

Battery

OnePlus 6T and Oppo RX17 Pro have the biggest batteries with a capacity of 3700 mAh, and they will surely offer a very similar battery life. For now, it is a draw as we have to personally test their software optimizations to see which one lasts more in every scenario. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has an above-average 3200 mAh battery, so it can not compete with its opponents.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is definitely the device with the best value for money and it wins the comparison. You can get it for about €500/$574, while OnePlus 6T costs €559/$559 and Oppo RX17 Pro hitten Europe with a (crazy) price tag of €599/$687.

• Read More: OnePlus 6T Pricing In China vs Other Regions

Oppo RX17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: PRO and CONS

Oppo RX17 Pro

PROS

• Amazing camera
• Great design
• Big battery
• micro SD slot

CONS

• Worse hardware

OnePlus 6T

PROS

• Big battery
• Amazing hardware
• Good cameras
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No micro SD
• No notification LED

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery
• No micro SD

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Slider phones are definitely the trend of the second half of 2018, even though it is not a trend launched by Apple. In order to eliminate the notch, some smartphones manufacturers released devices with sliders hiding behind the display which contain the front cameras and sensors. Honor Magic 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Oppo Find X are the most powerful phones with this technology, and in this article, we compare their specs.

Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X

Design

When it comes to aesthetics, I would choose the Oppo Find X because it has the most innovative design. It is the only one which has a motorized slider which opens up automatically when it is needed. Further, the slider also hides the rear cameras and makes the rear side of the phone look completely clean. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the best materials as it features a back cover made of ceramic, besides a 7000-series aluminum frame.

Display

In terms of view quality, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2 boast the best displays: the first features the HDR technology which improves a lot the color reproduction, while the second has a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. I expect the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to be slightly better, but I can not give a definitive verdict until I saw the display of the Honor Magic 2.

Hardware/Software

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the hardware which convinces me the most. That is why it features up to 10 GB of RAM paired with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset. But given that the hardware sides of all of these devices are very similar, software optimization will play a very important role in the hardware comparison. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is customized by MIUI, while Honor Magic 2 and Oppo Find X have EMUI and Color OS, respectively. For now, it is a draw and we can not judge only by basing on the specs on the paper.

Camera

While I do not like Oppo Find X’s rear camera at all, I think it will be a very close fight between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s dual camera and the triple camera Honor Magic 2. Note that the latter does not have the same triple camera as Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro, but it features a very interesting 24 MP monochromatic sensor which should allow capturing a huge amount of light. But in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will click excellent photos and videos as well, maybe even better.

Battery

Oppo Find X is probably the device with the longest battery life as it packs a 3730 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be disappointing compared with its opponents and we do not expect an incredible result by Honor Magic 2 as well. Last but not least, Oppo Find X features the fastest charging technology and it can reach 100 percent of battery in just 35 minutes.

Price

Oppo Find X is the device with the most innovative design and the biggest battery, but I would not choose it as the winner of this comparison because of its high price (€1000/$1140 in Europe, about €770/$878 in China). On the paper, I would prefer Honor Magic 2 because of its wonderful six cameras and its nice battery capacity, but in order to establish if it will really shoot great photos and last more than Mi Mix 3 on a single charge, we have to try it personally. Honor Magic 2 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s price goes around €480/$540

• Read More: Honor Magic 2 is official: Slider Design, AMOLED Display, Triple Cameras, In-Display Fingerprint Scanner and Lots More

Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Honor Magic 2

PROS

• High screen-to-body ratio
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Great camera
• Awesome hardware

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Find X

PROS

• Nice screen
• In-display fingerprint
• High screen-to-body ratio
• Amazing hardware
• Good camera

CONS

• Pricey

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Last week, on 25th October, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced its next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It is the first smartphone to feature a magnetic slider design with full-screen display. Today, the phone is officially available for purchase through Xiaomi’s online store and Mi Home stores across China.

The Mi MIX 3 comes in four variants based on the memory configuration. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs 3,299 Yuan (~$474) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,599 Yuan (~$518). On the other hand, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$575).

While the phone was announced in three enticing color options — Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue, but it seems that the phone is currently available in only Black color. There’s also another variant of the phone which packs 10GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and costs 4,999 Yuan (~$719), but it’s not yet up for sale.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Mi MIX 3 features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

Mi MIX 3 is equipped with two magnetic components underneath the display that enables the sliding mechanism which can also be customized to launch different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, among others. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

As for the camera, there’s a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front side also features two camera sensors and an LED flash — a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual selfie snappers are equipped with AI capabilities for capturing beautified selfie shots.

The phone comes loaded with MIUI 10 which is based Android 9 Pie operating system and also comes with the company’s Xiao AI voice assistant, which the company claims can now understand 7 dialects. There’s also a dedicated button to trigger the voice assistant.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Begins its global journey, now available for purchase in France and Mexico

Connectivity options include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, dual-band GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

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Nubia X is official with a high level of innovation, but it is also one of the most powerful Chinese smartphones out there. That is why we can not avoid to compare it with the latest Chinese flagships launched in the second half of 2018. Given the similar price tag, we decided to compare it with OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, both affordable flagships. Will Nubia be able to compete with two of the most important brands? Let’s see it together.

Nubia X vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Design

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 should get a design award for the innovative aesthetics of its Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. It has an outstanding screen-to-body ratio thanks to a slider which houses the front cameras and sensor. And it even has an elegant rear side made of ceramic. It definitely has the best design of the trio, but Nubia X is another cool device in terms of aesthetics, as it features an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio as well thanks to the absence of the front camera (it uses the main camera because it features a secondary display on its back).

Display

Nubia X is the winner when it comes to display. It features two screens, one on the front and one on the back. If you want the best view quality, then you can use the traditional display on the front side. Instead, if you want to save battery or shoot a selfie, you can go for the secondary OLED display on the back which limits energy consumption thanks to its lower resolution.

Hardware/Software

You should not base your choice on the hardware side as all of these devices feature the same chipset, and it is the best chipset in the market: the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. But there is one thing to say: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the only one to sport 10 GB of RAM in its most powerful configuration. So if you need the best multi-tasking experience, it may be interesting for you.

Camera

Basing on the specs on the paper, we think that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 might provide a better camera experience with its four cameras. But we will have to test it personally to give a definitive verdict, so we do not want to decide for a winner now. The sure thing is that all of these devices can shoot awesome photos judging from the specs of the rear cameras.

Battery

Given that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a small 3200 mAh battery, we do not believe that it can compete with its opponents. But between Nubia X and OnePlus 6T it will be a very close fight when we will have the chance to try both. Nubia X has just 100 mAh more, so software optimization will play an important role here. But we believe that if you use the secondary 5.1-inch display of the Nubia X you will surely get better results than OnePlus 6T, so for now, Nubia X wins the battery comparison.

Price

Nubia X carries a starting price tag of about $470 in China, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 debuted with a price of €500/$568 and OnePlus 6T starts from €559/$550. Call me unpopular, but I would personally pick Nubia X because I like its innovation and also because of its big battery. However, note that this device is currently exclusive to the Chinese market.

• Read More: Nubia X dual screen phone with dual cameras, fingerprint scanners unveiled in China with ~$473 starting price

Nubia X vs OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: PRO and CONS

Nubia X

PROS

• Dual display
• Big battery
• High screen-to-body ratio
• Great hardware components
• Affordable

CONS

• No front camera
• No micro SD

OnePlus 6T

PROS

• Big battery
• Amazing hardware
• Good cameras
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery
• No micro SD

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If you are an expert and you want to get the best Chinese smartphone in the global market, then you would probably choose OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro. There are not many handsets in the whole market which can compete with these ones, and we are not talking about performance only. This comparison will hopefully help you to decide which one fits your needs perfectly.

OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Design

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 brought a lot of innovation to the market with its design and it is also the most beautiful phone in this trio. It is the only one to come with a slider mechanism housing the front camera and sensors in order to eliminate the notch and minimize all the bezels around the display. Indeed, Xiaomi claimed that this device boasts a screen-to-body ratio equal to 93.4 percent. It also has a ceramic back and a frame made of 7000 series aluminum. So Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 wins, but note that Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the only to offer the IP68 certification which makes it waterproof.

Display

Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the most stunning display, even though its notch is big as it houses the sensor for hardware-based 3D facial recognition. This screen has a huge QHD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels, it supports DCI-P3 coverage and it even has the HDR10 technology. So it has the best color reproduction and the highest detail.

Hardware/Software

At a first glance, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the one which convinces us the most in terms of hardware, because besides sporting a Snapdragon 845 chipset, it comes with up to 10 GB of RAM. But yesterday AnTuTu showed us stunning scores obtained by OnePlus 6T which the platform considers the second best Android phone after Asus ROG Phone. On the other hand, Huawei Mate 20 Pro is intriguing as well with its Kirin 980, the first 7 nm chipset in the Android market. So, we will have to test all of them to give a final opinion and for now it is a draw.

Camera

The Mate 20 Pro features the same rear camera setup as the P20 Pro and Huawei did not release the DxOMark score of this device because it is too high. This should give you an idea about its capabilities. At least on the paper, Huawei Mate 20 Pro seems way better than its opponents with its triple camera composed of a primary 40 MP sensor, a secondary ultrawide 20 MP sensor and an 8 MP telephoto lens.

Battery

Besides having the best camera, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has also the biggest battery with a capacity of 4200 mAh. So it will probably last way more than OP6T and Mi Mix 3. Further, it features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging (it doubles as a wireless charger) which is not present on its opponents.

Price

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the most convincing device due to its better camera, display, and bigger battery, but it also costs more than OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. Currently, you have to spend more than €1000/$1150 to get it, while OnePlus 6T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 start from €559/$550 and about €500/$568, respectively.

• Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 6T

PROS

• Big battery
• Amazing hardware
• Good cameras
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery
• No micro SD

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

PROS

• Better screen
• Bigger battery
• Awesome hardware
• Best camera

CONS

• Expensive

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Xiaomi prides itself as one of the pioneers of the trendy full-screen design with the Mi Mix. Since then, fans have been yearning for a truly bezel-less full-screen design and that aspiration has been attended to with the Mi Mix 3. In order to achieve a massive screen to body ratio, the company had to utilise a mechanical slider design.  The Mix 3 is the first Xiaomi phone to feature a magnetic power slider screen design which further improved the screen ratio and provide more gameplay area. Xiaomi has now explained the slider design in an article published today.

According to to the Chinese tech giant, the Mi Mix 3 slider is different from the tradition slider design that held sway before the advent of full-screen smartphones. The slider design at play has been reduced to an extremely small size which is more than 50% smaller than the traditional sliding cover. Xiaomi says the single-slide design that was in use before now can no longer meet the needs of today’s full-screen mobile phones. Challenges such as large gaps, short shelf life and poor sliding feel need to be redesigned, especially due to process limitations and manufacturers’ details.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider design has a limited gap which was achieved through continuous improvement of the production process with the supply chain partners. Thus, the flatness of the lower case and the upper case of the mobile phone are strictly controlled. In addition, the MIX 3 adopts an innovative large + small double slide structure, adding a set of small slides arranged in the middle of the upper motherboard area of the mobile phone. Apart from the fact that the design does not interfere with the performance of the antenna, it can be fixed by the connection of the small slide rails, such that the unconnected areas of the upper part of the mobile phone are tightly locked together. This design eliminates the hidden danger of the warping edge and strictly controls the slipping. The micro-slits in the gap of the cover are visually more beautiful and uniform.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 launched with slider design, 10 GB of RAM and quad cameras

In addition, the large and small double slide structure can also improve the sliding experience, keeping the slider structure from swaying while in use. This makes the sliding process more secure and in turn, result in a better user experience. The slider can be customized to launch different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, launch WeChat and or any other app. Check out some cool pictures of the Mi Mix 3 from below.

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2018 is the year of aesthetical innovation in the smartphones market, and the newly-announced Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is a perfect example of it. But the device which started this trend in 2018 is Vivo NEX S with its pop up front camera. In this comparison, we will compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Vivo NEX S and, given its quality-price ratio, another device from another Chinese company which is trying to conquer the affordable flagships sector: Meizu 16 Plus.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Vivo NEX S vs Meizu 16 Plus

Design

As it features the highest screen-to-body ratio and it has the first pop up camera in the market, as well as the thinnest design, I think that Vivo NEX S wins the design comparison. It is a definitely more attractive device, even though there are only marginal differences between it and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The only disadvantage is represented by its bigger dimensions, but it also has a bigger display.

Display

Talking about the display, I would pick the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 for a simple reason: if we base on the specs on the paper, it should provide a better color reproduction. Why? Simple: because it boasts the HDR technology. On the other hand, Meizu 16 Plus has the biggest screen which is very useful for productivity and games.

Hardware/Software

Given that all of these devices feature a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood, the only important difference between their hardware sides is represented by memory configurations. And on this aspect, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the winner as it is available with up to 10 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The internal storage may be even more important than you expected as these phones do not feature a micro SD slot to expand it.

Camera

The cameras which should provide the best overall performance should be the ones of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. It features 4-axis OIS on the rear side and even a dual camera on the front side: the most impressive setup of the trio. The second place is for Meizu 16 Plus featuring OIS, laser autofocus and a six-LED flash on the back.

Battery

Vivo NEX S has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, even though it is not the thickest phone. And it also provides a way longer battery life than its opponents. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is disappointing with just 3200 mAh (but it is the only one which can be charged wirelessly), while Meizu 16 Plus sits in the middle.

Price

The launch price of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is about $571/€500, Meizu 16 Plus starts from $548/€480 and Vivo NEX S starts from $800/€700. The best value for money phone is definitely Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 because of its price and its outstanding camera performance, but overall I like Vivo NEX S slightly more because of its bigger battery.

• Read More: The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop; See Specs And Other Details

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Vivo NEX S vs Meizu 16 Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Vivo NEX S

PROS

• High screen-to-body ratio
• Bigger battery
• Awesome hardware
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• More expensive

Meizu 16 Plus

PROS

• Nice display
• Amazing hardware
• Good price
• Big battery

CONS

• More bezels

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Pay attention as this is the most important Chinese smartphones comparison of the second half of this year. Indeed, it regards Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Oppo Find X: the best devices released in 2018 from the three most important Chinese companies in the smartphones market. We are talking about Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo: indeed, all of them are in the top 5 best smartphone brands alongside Samsung and Apple. Which company did release the best device this year? Let’s discover it together.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Oppo Find X

Design

As it is the pioneer of pop up cameras and motorized parts alongside Vivo NEX S, Oppo Find X takes the award for the design. It boasts the highest screen-to-body ratio and, given that even the rear cameras are included in the popup slider (unlike the Mi Mix 3) and the fingerprint reader is embedded in the display, when the slider is closed the back looks totally clean. And it is even available in gradient colors, so it is definitely the most original and beautiful phone of the trio. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes at the second place with its manually-openable slider.

Display

The display with the most stunning viewing quality belongs to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, despite it has a big notch which houses the front camera as well as a hardware sensor for 3D facial recognition. Indeed, it has the highest resolution with 1440 x 3120 pixels, so the highest level of detail. Further, it has both DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR technology. At least basing on the specs on the paper, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 should be at the second place as it supports the HDR technology as well.

Hardware/Software

With the memory configuration making the difference, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 wins the hardware comparison. Indeed, it comes with up to 10 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. All of these devices have customized user interfaces: MIUI, EMUI and Color OS respectively. Which one you should choose is up to your tastes as they are all excellent with tons of additional features and optimizations.

Camera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the most impressive camera: it is the second Huawei phone boasting a triple camera and it has the same setup as the Huawei P20 Pro with a primary 40 MP sensor, a secondary 20 MP ultrawide lens and a third 8 MP telephoto lens with OIS and 5x optical zoom. This camera can capture the most detailed photos and it adapts better to every scenario. At the second place, there is Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, while the rear camera Oppo Find X is definitely inferior to its opponents.

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the biggest battery ever seen on the most important flagship of a mainstream company, with a capacity of 4200 mAh. And even though it has a huge capacity, it is able to charge up to 70 percent in just 30 minutes. Further, it supports Qi wireless charging which is fast as well, even though not as fast as the standard charging through the USB-C port. But on the other hand, it supports reverse charging wirelessly, so it can charge other devices just by sticking to them. With its capacity of 3750 mAh, Oppo Find X takes the second place in the battery life ranking, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has an above-average capacity of 3200 mAh and it will surely not be able to compete with its opponents in terms of battery life.

Price

The price is the balance needle as it differs a lot between these devices. Given that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is still not in the global market, we will refer to the Chinese prices for it. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 starts from just $474/€420, Huawei Mate 20 Pro costs $1192/€1050 in the global market and Oppo Find X was launched internationally with a price tag of $1135/€1000. With these prices, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the phone with the best value for money, but if you do not mind about price, note that Huawei Mate 20 Pro is currently the best Chinese smartphone.

• Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

• Full borderless design
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Outstanding hardware
• Awesome camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

PROS

• Better screen
• Bigger battery
• Awesome hardware
• Best camera

CONS

• Expensive

Oppo Find X

PROS

• Nice screen
• High screen-to-body ratio
• Amazing hardware
• Good camera

CONS

• Pricey

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Xiaomi is set to officially announce the much-touted Mi Mix 3 which has been a favourite in the rumour mill. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 deviates a whole lot from all its predecessors in terms of the design it adopts and even on the hardware aspect. Ahead of its unveiling, a short hands-on video of the Mi Mix 3 has appeared on Chinese microblogging website Weibo.

The hands-on video shows the Mi Mix 3 design in all its glory. Perhaps, most worthy of note is the rear fingerprint sensor which is on the model in the video. The Chinese phone maker had earlier teased the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device. Thus, it is possible that the Mi Mix 3 will come with both in-display and rear fingerprint sensors. In another light, there could be a model with in-display fingerprint and another with the rear sensor. Guess we won’t wait for too long to find out.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

The hands-on video also shows the Mi MIX 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that will carry support for 2340 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The slide of the phone is fitted with LED-enabled 24-megapixel+20-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The backside of the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with a 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. Recall that the Mi Mix 3 will also be 5G-enabled and will get a variant that boasts of 10GB of RAM onboard.

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Xiaomi has been unusually pretty generous with leaked renders and live photos of the upcoming Mi Mix 3 flagship that will be launched on October 25. We recently saw a press render and live shot of the Mix 3 showing a 24MP dual selfie camera would hold swap at the front. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has reportedly posted a photo of the Mi Mix 3 in what seems to be an accidental post because it was deleted not too long after.

The pictures are those of a Black and Blue colour variant of the Mi Mix 3 prototypes and interestingly, they both sport a rear fingerprint sensor. This is against the tide of expectations of an in-display fingerprint sensor onboard the device. This brings out the possibility of the Mix 3 coming in more than one variants. While there will be an in-display fingerprint variant, there could also be a model with a rear fingerprint sensor just like the Mi 8, Mi 8 screen fingerprint edition and others. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a special arts edition in conjunction with the British Museum.

Read Also: Slider power: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 features 24MP Dual front Cameras with flash

In addition, the two leaked models seem to have a glass back panel which means it may support wireless charging. There is also a USB Type-C, not that we expected anything less.

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As with other devices and manufacturers, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will also get a special edition along with the sliding design. The Chinese electronics maker has spilled some beans on the special edition of the Mi Mix 3. As per the latest post on Weibo, Xiaomi is talking about specially customized version including an artistic edition. However, we don’t have exact details about this special edition.

We expect this special edition to carry the reported 10GB of RAM. Since past week, Xiaomi is teasing the upcoming Mi Mix 3 almost every day. In every teaser, we get to know about the unknown features of the forthcoming bezel-less yet slider powered Mi Mix 3.

The new sliding feature will bring various functions like opening a camera, doing transactions and much more. It will carry a 24-megapixel dual front camera with flash at the front side. While on the rear, the mobile will come with a 16 MP + 13 MP camera Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor supporting a resolution of 4616 x 3464 Pixels. Further, there will be an on-screen fingerprint sensor with a full view display. It is touted to be the first commercial smartphone to have 5G support. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be the first Android smartphone to host 10GB of RAM on board.

• Read More:  Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Face Unlock feature demoed in leaked video

Additionally, there will be a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope.

How many of you are eagerly waiting for the Mi Mix 3? What are your expectations from the device? Share your useful thoughts via comments below.

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Xiaomi is literally eating its cake and having it with the Mi Mix 3. The device will come with the highest screen to body ratio found on any of the company’s smartphone, thanks to the slider design. Xiaomi has released a teaser poster which contains the render of the device. The official render is meant to tease the exact configuration of the front camera setup and there is a surprise. The render confirms the Mi Mix 3 will come with a dual selfie camera setup and there is even a soft flash onboard. That is an unexpected setup but the slider design made it possible. The front main camera is also confirmed on the teaser poster to be a 24MP sensor. We expect the camera to be capable of capturing stunning selfies and videos with vivid clarity and high resolution. It wasn’t disclosed if the secondary sensor is a wide angle or bokeh sensor. The Mi Mix 3 is also expected to house a dual camera setup at the rear.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 camera samples arrives, its full screen slider showcased in a new teaser video

Apart from this cool feature, other stunning features onboard the upcoming flagship includes an on-screen fingerprint sensor. At the moment, the Mi 8 Explorer edition and Mi 8 screen fingerprint version are the only two Xiaomi models to have the new technology. In addition, the Mi Mix 3 will also come with a variant having 10GB of RAM onboard. We still wonder if that isn’t an overkill. The flagship phone will also come with 5G support. We expect the device to be unveiled on October 25 in China.

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The promotion campaign for Xiaomi‘s upcoming flagship continues to intensify ahead of the October 25 official launch. Xiaomi has released several teasers promoting several features of the Mix 3. The most spectacular is perhaps, the 10GB of RAM that the company confirmed will be onboard the smartphone as well as 5G support. The Mix 3 is also expected to come with Face Unlock feature in addition to an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Face Unlock technology has now been featured in a leaked short video clip.

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The video which is barely 4 seconds long was enough to suggest that the Face Unlock technology will be super fast. With just a swipe which exposes the selfie camera, the device opened the laptop pretty fast. The phone is able to control the laptop using Dynamic Lock feature in Windows 10. The phone connects over Bluetooth and the laptop stays unlocked as long as the phone is connected. It automatically locks the laptop when it is disconnected.

Related: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 storage and color variants leaked

Apart from the Face Unlock, the phone can also unlock other connected device using the in-display fingerprint reader, iris scanner or other supported means.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the flagship Mi Mix 3 on October 25 in Beijing, China. Since the launch date has been officially released, we expect loads of teasers that would give us some more details about the smartphone. Xiaomi’s Global spokesperson, Donovan Sung today shared a teaser on his official Twitter account which suggests that the Mi Mix 3 will come packing 10GB of RAM!

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The tweet contains a picture of two notebooks with 5G and 10G written on their covers. We can guess 5G refers to the next-generation 5G cellular network which is already gaining momentum ahead of its official rollout. Even if Xiaomi launches the Mi Mix 3 with 5G support, it will be unuseful at the moment as there are no 5G infrastructures yet. On the other hand, we can’t think of anything else that 10G represents than 10GB of RAM. This doesn’t sound realistic, anyway, because that’ll be sort of an overkill.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 real-life image teased as the phone’s launch nears

Mr Sung had earlier released a teaser which hinted that the Mi Mix 3 will be available in three different colours. The Mi Mix 3 is also expected to feature a slider design and will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The RAM size and storages will vary. The device will also come with several innovations like an almost completely bezel-less design, high screen ratio, in-display fingerprint sensor among others.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch its next smartphone — Mi MIX 3. While the phone is scheduled to get launched by the end of this month, the company has not yet confirmed any launch event for the phone.

However, the company has started teasing the smartphone on social media. In a latest development, Donovon Sung, Global Spokesperson and Director of Product Management for Xiaomi, has posted an image on Twitter which showcases the upcoming Mi MIX 3 device.

The image posted by Donovon Sung shows multiple Mi MIX series smartphones lying on the floor. There’s also a man lying on the floor, holding the upcoming Mi MIX 3 phone in his hands. On closely observing the image, we can see that the black-colored phone has its slider open, confirming that it’s the Mi MIX 3.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will be coming with a slider-based design, as confirmed by the company’s president Lin Bin. The phone’s slider is expected to house front-facing camera and other sensors.

The phone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display offering nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the phone’s slider-based design. The images for the phone’s third-party screen guard also suggests a higher screen-t0-body ratio but to verify the claim of nearly 100% STB ratio, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphone launched this year. The chipset will be coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The device will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of the traditional one.

For photography, there’ll be a dual camera sensors on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’ll be a 20-megapixel sensor which is expected to feature a 3D structured light module for 3D facial recognition.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite goes global, will be first available in Ukraine from October 17

The phone was recently listed on Xiaomi.shop online store, which revealed the phone’s pricing. The listing suggested that the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model of the phone will be priced at 29,990 rubles, which roughly converts to $452.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is rumoured to launch on October 15 which is barely four days away but the Chinese giant is yet to officially disclose a launch date for its upcoming flagship. Notwithstanding, the media remains agog for the third-gen Mi Mix. A countdown page has even appeared online with the digital clock ticking by the second to the launch. According to reports, the page popped up on Sogou, a popular search engine in China, when some netizens searched for the keyword “Xiaomi Mix 3”. We were able to confirm this by visiting the website m.sogou.com on mobile and searching for the same keyword. The countdown page appeared on top of the search results and it counts down to 2 pm on October 15. You can access the page using this article’s source link.

The page even contains some of the expected specifications of the upcoming model. Details revealed includes a 6.4-inch display, a 3850mAh battery, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device is also listed as coming with a 16MP + 13MP dual rear camera set up while at the front is a 20MP selfie camera even though the renders suggest a triple rear camera setup.

Related: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 pricing, image and key specs appear on Russian retailer site

In a surprise twist, the device is listed as coming with an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset! This hardly looks like a possibility, anyway, since Qualcomm is yet to announce the next-gen chipset. Some renders of the device also accompany the countdown page. The design of the renders may not actually represent the real design of the model. The entire countdown page looks like what is based on the same rumours and speculations making the round on the web. We wait for Xiaomi’s official announcement of the launch date.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch its fourth smartphone in the Mi Mix series — the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. The company’s president had revealed at IFA Berlin that the phone will launch in October. Recently, an image surfaced online suggesting that the Mi MIX 3 will be launched on 15th October.

Now, a popular Chinese brand for the mobile screen protectors, Blue V@Bangkeshi Benks, has posted an image of Mi MIX 3’s screen protector on Weibo which gives us a hint at the upcoming phone’s front panel.

The image shows that the Mi Mix 3 will come with an extremely narrow bezels and high screen-to-body ratio. Unlike other phones with narrow bezels, the bottom bezel is also extremely narrow. Further, there’s no notch on top of the display, which is in-line with the previous report suggesting that the phone will have a slider mechanism.

The sliding portion on the phone will house the front-facing camera, earpiece and other sensors. However, to know for sure what’s there on the slider and how the sliding mechanism works, we’ll have to wait for the company to announce the phone.

Apart from the full-screen display surrounded by narrow bezels, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, which powers most of the flagship devices launched this year. The phone is also reported to have a dedicated AI assistant button.

Reports indicate that the China-based company has also opted for an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of the traditional one. There could be two variants on the phone — one with 6GB of RAM and another with 8GB of RAM.

Read More: Xiaomi LEX to launch as Mi Note4 alongside MIX 3 on October 15

The Mi MIX 3 is speculated to comes with a dual camera setup at the rear, comprising of a 20-megapixel main sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Optical Image Stabilisation (EIS). The phone is also likely to come with support for wireless charging.

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