Xiaomi’s smartphone series has seen drastic changes within the last one year. First, the Redmi series became an independent brand and not a mid-range/budget-focused series. Since then, we have seen the brand release, not just premium midrange models but also budget and even flagship models.

Xiaomi’s CEO recently disclosed that the company’s smartphone lines are now the Xiaomi and Redmi lines. He equally hinted that the Xiaomi brand is devoted to new technology, high-end phones, with a focus on new retail markets. He then reeled out the phones under the product line for this year. Among them are the Xiaomi digital series, Mi 9, Mi 9SE, Xiaomi Mix series and the new Xiaomi CC series. Of particular interest is the disclosure that the company has no plans for a new Max and Note phones this year. While he didn’t categorically say the company has discontinued the two series, but that could be what the news is pointing at.

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The Mi Max 3 was launched last year so it is difficult to say if the company will not bring an update next year. On the other hand, the Mi Note 3 which was launched in 2017, is the last Note model from Xiaomi. The Mi Note series was first launched in 2015 and as at then, Xiaomi was looking at the possibility of the industry developing towards the use of curved OLED screens.  Full-screen design stole the show instead and curved screens are not in any way trendy any more.

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Xiaomi has rolled out stable global ROM of MIUI 9 to various smartphones like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5, Mi Max 2, Redmi 4 and the newly unveiled Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones. At the unveil event of MIUI 9, the company had confirmed that the MIUI 9 will be made available to even older phones that were launched in 2012. Fresh information shared on the official forum site states that the MIUI 9 will be the last major update software update for some smartphones. The company has also confirmed the names of the devices for which it will be discontinuing support.

Xiaomi will be discontinuing support for smartphones such as Mi Note, Mi 2/2S, 4i, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi 2 and Redmi 2 Prime. It means that the company won’t be releasing closed or open beta after rolling out MIUI 9 update for these phones. The MIUI 9 global stable ROM for these six Xiaomi phones as well as Redmi 1S will be made available gradually between December 2017 and January 2018.

Read More: Xiaomi Begins Android 8.0 Closed Beta Recruitment For Mi 6

These six smartphones were launched in India in 2015 or earlier. Interestingly, the company will be continuing support for Xiaomi Mi 3 phone which happens to be the first smartphone from the company to debut in India.

According to Xiaomi, the MIUI 9 works like stock version of Android when it comes to speed and functionality. It is a customized version of Android Nougat that includes various new features such as split screen mode, smart app launcher, image search, search for apps in the settings for Dual apps, support for popular video formats in Mi Video app, and more. Here is the entire list of Xiaomi phones that will be upgrade to MIUI 9.

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Xiaomi MIUI 9 is still in development but it is believed the next-gen operating system would be based on Android 7.0 Nougat. A GFXBench result had appeared showing the Redmi Note 3 running Android 7.1.1, an indication that the latest Google OS would soon hit Xiaomi smartphones.

But before that would officially happen, an unofficial version of Android 7.1.1 for Xiaomi Mi Note, Mi 4 and Mi Note Pro has appeared. A screenshot of the Mi Note, Mi 4 and Mi Note Pro running Android 7.1 was shared recently on Weibo showing the security patch as having been updated on December 5, 2016.

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Xiaomi recently announced via its MIUI official Weibo page that the MIUI would soon bring a new screen recording feature which would be available at the end of February when the stable version of the feature would debut. The post did reveal that the feature has been on test on some devices like the Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 5 and Xiaomi Mi Note.

Two videos demonstrating the latest feature has appeared on MIUI forum showing how it works. From the video, it can be gathered that the feature allows users to freely select the resolution size, picture quality, the numbers of frames, display touch points, as well as the ability to show or hide the physical buttons, and so on. Also, the feature allows the user to set the screen mode to vertical or horizontal when recording something playing on the screen. There is also the option of selecting an automatic mode as well.

Related: MIUI 8 Patch ROM Bringing MIUI 8 To Non-Xiaomi Phones Released

Another cool thing about the recording feature is that it doesn’t affect or obstruct the smooth operation of other features on the phone. As stated, the Xiaomi Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 5 and Mi Note will get the feature first, while other Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI will join the fray later on. Here are the links to the demo videos in case you want to check them out.

Demo Video 1

Demo Video 2

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The MIUI 8 Android 7.0 Nougat closed beta is now being developed for the Xiaomi Mi 4c, Mi 4s, Mi Note and Mi Max smartphones.

Android 7.0 Nougat Closed Beta Now Available

Recently, MIUI Operations Manager @RanGer had revealed that the aforementioned smartphones will be the first set of Xiaomi devices to get Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade. Now, these phones are already receiving MIUI 8 flavored Android 7.0 Nougat closed beta.

Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi 4s are the smartphones that were released earlier this year. The Xiaomi Mi 4c is a midrange phone from 2015 and Xiaomi Mi Note is 2015 flagship smartphone. This indicates that Xiaomi is testing Android 7.0 Nougat on smartphones from this year and last year before rolling out to recent 2016 flagship smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi 5 users were treated with Android 7.0 Developer Edition after it was tested with beta version for a month. In the same way, these smartphones are expected to get Developer ROMs after one month of testing Android N closed beta.

Since it is a closed beta, the update is only available to restricted number of users by invitation. The Android 7.0 Developer ROM for Xiaomi Mi 5 brings version 6.12.8 MIUI 8 that weighs around 1.3 GB.

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Xiaomi Mi Note May Note Get Final, Stable Nougat

The GPU of Snapdragon 800 and 801 chipsets are not compatible with the Vulkan API integration found on Android Nougat. Reports suggest that Qualcomm will not be releasing graphics for these chipsets that powered several flagships from 2014 and 2015. Hence, such smartphones are unlikely to get official Android 7.0 Nougat update.

Earlier in this month, Lenovo had confirmed ZUK models that would be receiving Nougat update. In January 2017, the company aims to release Nougat beta for ZUK Z1 that is powered by Snapdragon 801. However, speculations suggest that even though Nougat beta will come to ZUK Z1, it won’t receive the final and stable Nougat upgrade.

It is interesting to see Xiaomi testing Android 7.0 Nougat beta on Mi Note that is powered by Snapdragon 801 chipset. Hence, it is likely that it may also not receive final edition of Nougat update.

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The Double 11 festival can be said to be the biggest online shopping festival in China. Online malls and manufacturers have been flooding inboxes with promises of price reductions and discounts on orders. Xiaomi, in collaboration with JingDong Mall are not left out, as they have a bunch of deals that cuts across phones and TVs.

Redmi 3S

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S has a 5” HD display with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a snapdragon 430 chip, dual 4G SIM slots and a 4100mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner. It will sell for ¥649 ($96) on JD Mall tomorrow.

Mi Note

The Mi Note already has a successor, the Mi Note 2 which is a fantastic phone but the original Mi Note is still a capable device. It has a 5.7” FHD screen, a Snapdragon 801 chip, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 13MP sensor with OIS. The battery is  3000mAh and there is Quick Charge 2.0 too. You can grab it for ¥888 ($131) tomorrow.

Mi 5s

The Mi 5s is the perfect phone for those who want the latest specs in the mobile industry but want something with a small display. With a 5.15” 1080p screen, Snapdragon 821 chip albeit underclocked, a 12MP main camera, and a first of its kind ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the Mi 5s is a beast with a small body. There is a 3200mAh battery with QC 3.0 and the version on sale tomorrow is the one with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It will sell for ¥1899 ($280).

Xiaomi Mi TV 43” and 48”

Xiaomi is offering the 43” version of its Mi TV for just ¥1899 ($280) tomorrow. It has a 1080p display supplied by LG, a cortex-A9 1.45 quad-core processor, and 8GB of built-in storage.

The 48-inch version has a 1080p screen from Samsung but retains all the other specs of the 43-inch version. Price is ¥2099 ($309).

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Xiaomi Mi TV 3s 55” and 65”

The 55” version of Xiaomi’s TV ups the display to 4K which is also supplied by LG. It has Dolby Surround Sound, 2GB RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 1.8GHZ Cortex A53 quad-core chip. Price tomorrow is ¥3699 ($545).

The 65” version has a 4K screen made by Samsung, a 1.8GHz processor and the same RAM and storage. It will sell for ¥5299 ($780).

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Xiaomi released the two flagship phones, the Xiaomi Mi 5S and the Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus just a week back, however, rumors about new models continue to come in. Earlier today, new images of a Mi smartphone, most likely the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 surfaced on Weibo, revealing a different design than what we had seen for the phone. Some say that it could be the Mi 6 flagship, but it is a bit too early for even the prototypes to emerge, given that the Mi 5S was just launched.

So, we are assuming this is the upcoming Mi Note 2 phone. The design is different, in the sense, the corners are rounder than other Xiaomi flagships and the overall look of the device is unique to the company’s smartphone lineup. Apart from the Mi logo on the back of the phone, there’s nothing else to confirm that this is a Xiaomi smartphone.

What’s interesting about the phone is that it features a curved screen design. While we can’t verify whether it’s a dual curved edge display or just a normal 2.5D curved display, the front for sure looks good. Further, you have the oblong home button below the display, like the Mi 5 which should come with a fingerprint sensor embedded into it.

Other specs of the Mi Note 2 are expected to be very high-end, much better than the Mi 5S as well. You can read more about that from here.

So, what do you think about this new design?

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Xiaomi will be launching its next flagship on the 27th of September and today the company decided to go down memory lane by releasing the launch posters  of their Mi phones, right from the Xiaomi Mi 1 up to this year’s Mi 5.

If you owned or still own any of these devices, you will connect to these pictures.

• Xiaomi Mi 1/Xiaomi Phone: This phone launched with a 4” display 1GB of RAM and a Snapdragon S3 dual-core processor. The main camera is an 8MP shooter and there’s a 2MP camera for selfies. Back when it launched, Xiaomi sold it for 1999 Yuan and touted it as the phone capable of taking on the iPhone 4 and Samsung’s Galaxy S2.

• Xiaomi Mi 2: The Mi 2 was the major successor to the Mi Phone. It launched with a larger screen and a quad-core processor. It also doubled the RAM to 2GB. The company launched an upgraded version called the Mi 2s the following year which had a higher clock speed and a 13MP camera.
• Xiaomi Mi 3: This 5” device was a massive upgrade over its predecessors. Full HD display, Snapdragon 800 quad-core chip clocked at 2.3GHz, a 13MP camera with dual LED flash and a 3050mAh battery.
• Xiaomi Mi 4: One complaint people had with the Mi 3 was the lack of LTE. The Mi 4 fixed that. It also launched with 3GB of RAM and a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 chip. The Mi 4 also got refreshed in 2015 with the Mi 4C which has a Snapdragon  808 processor and a USB-Type C port;  a made for India Mi 4i with 2GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 615 processor; and a 2016 version called the Mi 4s that doubles the storage of the 3GB Mi 4c from 32GB to 64GB and has an expandable storage.
• Xiaomi Mi Note: The Mi Note launched in January 2015. It features a SD 801 chip, a 5.7” display, a 13MP camera that can shoot 4K, and a 4MP front facing camera that can record 1080p videos. A slightly upgraded version called the Mi Note Pro launched with a SD 810 processor, a Quad HD display, and 4GB of RAM. A successor, the Mi Note 2 is said to be in the works and should launch later this year.
• The other devices (the Mi 5 and Mi Max) need no introduction as they should still be fresh in our memories since they launched this year.

The last poster is that of the upcoming Mi 5S whose Antutu benchmark score has set a record.

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According to the latest information, Xiaomi is all set to announce the successor in the Xiaomi Mi Note series sometime later this month with the name Xiaomi Mi Note 2 or Mi Pro. Given that the company’s Mi Note series has always been the flagship range, we expect pretty powerful specs on the upcoming handset. However, last year’s Mi Note is still a powerful handset and despite Xiaomi stopping the sales of the device a few months back, third party retailers are still selling the device and at throwaway prices.

The Xiaomi Mi Note flagship is now being sold in China via JD.com for an amazing price tag of 899 Yuan ($135). This is very cheap and considering the specs of the handset, you will be getting great value for your money. We had recently seen the price of the Mi note go down to 1099 Yuan ($165) but this is the first time we are seeing it go down below $150.

However, note that this is the China Mobile version of the Mi Note and the China Telecom supported version still retails at $165.

To recap, the Xiaomi Mi Note comes with the Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with 3GB of RAM on board. The camera at the back of the device is pretty good, featuring a 13MP sensor with f/2.0 and OIS. At this price, you won’t find any devices with OIS on board. Other notable specs of the Mi Note include a 5.7-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 3000mAh battery with QC 2.0, a slim 7mm 3D Glass body and more.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones in the second half of 2016. Analyst Pan Juitang has revealed that we could meet this new flagship as soon as this month, but as of now, we haven’t heard any official smartphone launch event in August. However, the rumors and leaks have painted a very powerful image of the Mi Note 2 flagship, with features such as dual cameras, curved screen display and Snapdragon 821 chip inside. Now, if you were wondering how the Mi Note 2 would look like with these features, then you are in luck as a few fan-made renders of the device have just been spotted.

The Mi Note 2 renders seem to use the same 3D glass body of the Mi5, adding the dual cameras at the back and a curved display as revealed by recent rumors. In fact, a few days back, we even got to see the alleged dual curved display panel of the Mi Note 2, revealing its slight resemblance to Galaxy Note 7’s design. Looks like these renders were made taking all these information into consideration and to be honest, the maker has done a fine job of making the Mi Note 2 look premium and flagship worthy. In fact, these renders could be close to what the new Xiaomi flagship could look like, although we haven’t seen it in real life to confirm this yet.

The front of the device looks beautiful, with curved glass display and the rectangular home button. These renders also have the speakers located at the bottom of the phone. You will also find the USB Type-C port used in the design. The back of the phone looks like the Mi5 with a glass body. However, we can see the dual cameras and dual tone flash on top.

RELATED: Analyst: Xiaomi’s Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 to Cost More

Overall, these renders reveal a premium design for the Mi Note 2 flagship and we can expect nothing less from a company like Xiaomi.

Meanwhile, you can check out more coverage on the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 from down below. 

Curved Panel from Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Leaked , Image Inside

Mi Note 2 Specs Leak: Will Have Up to 4 Versions

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Seems To Have Passed 3C Certification

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 & Mi Smartwatch still launching August, reaffirms Analyst

You can check out all the remaining renders of the Mi Note 2 from down below.

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Xiaomi’s co-founder had previously revealed that the company was preparing the launch of a new flagship smartphone in August. While the company is yet to confirm that the new product launching is going to be the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, a new device has just passed the Chinese 3C certification website. Considering the charging specs of this certified device, it is a high-end smartphone model, which means it could be the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship.

The listing reveals that the phone supports 5v 2.5A, 9V 2A and 12V 1.5A charging, which takes the maximum wattage to 18W. So, this means that the phone comes with fast charging support. Further, today’s listing of the device confirms that the phone will be manufactured by Foxconn.

READ MORE: Analyst: Xiaomi’s Mi 5s and Mi Note 2 to Cost More

Considering the above information, it looks like the device certified is a flagship model, which could be none other than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship. Previous rumors have said that the phone should be the first Chinese model to feature the Snapdragon 821 chipset. There should be 4GB  / 6GB RAM variants and we could also see a curved screen display version.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Variants Leaked In Detail: Top-End Specs Including Dual Cameras

While Xiaomi is yet to confirm that the Mi Note 2 is coming, the previous generation Mi Note models are no longer available for purchase from the official company store, which should be a good indication that a new model is coming.

If the launch is indeed in August, then we are quite sure that new information about the device will pop up on the internet pretty soon. So, stay tuned!

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As Xiaomi’s product lineup expands, its customers also are increasing rapidly. Despite having a lot of other products like wearables, air conditioners, water purifiers etc, the core of Xiaomi’s business has always been its smartphones. And the company releases at least one phone every quarter. This has significantly increased its fan base in the past couple of years, and it is now a well know brand in Asian countries like India and even in other continents.

Up till now, Xiaomi has been using IPS LCD displays for its flagship smartphones, but that may change in the future. According to Korean media, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun is reportedly visiting Seoul, South Korea for the first time, to meet Samsung Electronics executives. Meeting Samsung’s executives could be a good indicator of Xiaomi’s plans to partner with the South Korean company for supplying components to its smartphones.

According to the report, Xiaomi will be meeting Jeon Young-hyun, who is the president of Samsung’s memory chip division (smartphones). Along with Jeon, Lei Jun is also expected to meet other Samsung executives from the company’s Display department. Considering Samsung enjoys a major share (more than 90%) of the smartphone OLED market, there is a good chance that Lei Jun is visiting to talk about the possibly supply of OLED displays for the company’s smartphones.

We had seen reports about Chinese companies like Xiaomi, Huawei, and Vivo planning to release curved edge smartphones. Moreover, lately, we also have been hearing a lot about curved display smartphones from Xiaomi, like the Mi Note Edge. Given that Samsung leads the dual curved edge display market for smartphones, this meeting could be to talk about supplying curved displays for Xiaomi’s upcoming smartphones.

Lei Jun could even talk about the supply of Samsung’s Exynos chipsets for Xiaomi flagships. We have seen the Exynos family get better and better in the past couple of years and the Exynos 8990 is presently one of the best chips in the market. I am sure fans won’t mind seeing an Exynos powered Xiaomi flagship in the market.

We will have to wait and see whether how these two companies can work together to bring the latest technologies to Xiaomi smartphones in the future.

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For the past few weeks, we have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship. However, up till now, these rumors only revealed an approximate release period, which is said to be around August. But now, we might have a final date, as new rumors from China say that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be announced on July 25. Further, the phone is said to come with a 5.7-inch display, 6GB of RAM, Snapdragon chipset and a price tag of 2499 Yuan ($375).

So, does the July 25 date make sense? Kind of. Xiaomi has already started teasing the Mi Note 2 and when a company does that, it can only mean that the release date is near. July 25 is still around three weeks away, which means there’s still time for Xiaomi to start teasing the device aggressively.

Moreover, another reason why July 25 could indeed be the release date of the Mi Note 2 is because of the latest teaser. Remember the teaser Xiaomi released a couple of days back saying 2>5. Here > could imply 7, which would mean that 2>5 is hinting at the July 25 date (7 / 25).

If you want another reason to believe this date, then just go back a few more days and recall the comment made by the Xiaomi co-founder, Lin Bin. He had said that the company will release a powerful flagship in July. Mi Note 2 should be out best bet.

Taking all these information into consideration, it is possible that we meet the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 on July 25. Of course, nothing is confirmed at the moment, so we can’t be 100% sure until we the company confirms the date.

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is said to the be the most powerful handset from the company till date, even rumored to feature the new Snapdragon 821 chipset along with 6GB of RAM. There should be other versions as well, like one with dual cameras and dual curved edge display. 

Hopefully, we will get more details about the handset in the coming days.

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Xiaomi last year launched a unique service which enabled Mi Note users to get a free back panel replacement. This year, the company has launched a similar program wherein Mi Note users can get a free upgrade to Natural Bamboo Cover free of charge.

The offer started on 4th July and will be live until 31st July. Mi owners only need to take their Mi Note, to any authorised service shop and the glass cover on their phones can be replaced with the natural bamboo cover, free of charge.

However, there are a few conditions that must be met to get this free upgrade, and is available on a first come first serve basis. Each user will be entitled to 2 upgrades only and the offer is limited to in-store replacement only.

Xiaomi also seems to have an advice for the users who are looking to avail the offer. The company has mentioned that the bamboo covers looks amazing on the white version. But for the black and pink versions, users need to be careful as it might not be as good looking as it looks on the white ones.

As per Xiaomi, the replacement bamboo cover is made of best quality natural bamboo found in the southern part of China, which is known for its strength and delicate string texture. The thin arc-shaped structure is 0.9 mm thick and weighs 5grams less than the original glass version. The bamboo cover is waterproof and will not deform quickly. Each case carries a unique texture giving the Mi Note a lightweight, thin and delicate sense of natural bamboo texture.

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Ever since Lin Bin revealed that Xiaomi will release a flagship smartphone in the second half of 2016, we have received a lot of leaks and rumors about the device. This includes recent information about three variants of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 as well as specs of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi5S. However, today, we have an even more extensive leak, revealing the specs, variants as well as the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, which should succeed the Mi Note flagship released last year. Since analyst Pan Jiutang is of the opinion that Xiaomi should be the first smartphone manufacturer with Snapdragon 821, we expect the release to be within the next few months. So, all the details about the upcoming flagship are as given below.

First of all, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and all its variants (there are a few) should be announced at the Xiaomi Summer Conference 2016. Unfortunately, we don’t have a specific time frame for this conference. What we do have is the Mi Note 2 variants and specs.

So, Xiaomi is said to be working on three different variants of the Mi Note 2 this year. All the three models should feature a 5.7-inch display, but the standard version will feature 1080p resolution while the high-end and the Edge variants will come with 2K resolution. Further, the high and the Edge models are expected to come with pressure sensitive displays, which will be a first for Xiaomi.

The Mi Note 2 will also be the company’s first 6GB RAM phone. While the standard variant is said to feature 4GB + 32GB memory configuration, the top/ high variant is said to come with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and the Edge variant with 6GB + 128GB. Also, the standard variant is expected to come with a single 16MP camera at the back, but the top and Edge variants should get 12MP dual cameras. Other features common in these variants include a hidden fingerprint sensor, 4000mAh battery with QC 3.0, NFC, Hi-Fi chip etc.

As for the pricing, it’s not going to be cheap. The standard version should retail for 2499 Yuan ($376), while the Top and the Edge variants should cost 2999 Yuan ($451) and 3499 Yuan ($526) respectively.

Unfortunately, it’s still too early to confirm these specs and variants. But if the information turns out to be true, then the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will become Xiaomi’s first 6GB , dual camera, and dual curved display flagship!

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Xiaomi’s flagship device of the year, the Xiaomi Mi5 has now been overtaken by the likes of OnePlus 3, ZUK Z2 Pro and even Le Max 2 with much more powerful specifications. However, Xiaomi isn’t a company that likes to be behind for long and looks like the company will soon release a new flagship phone, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, which will take on some of the best phones in the market right now. The Mi Note series have always been the top-end flagship from the company and it seems that the new update will make sure that Xiaomi has a couple of models in the top-end segment. So, what can we expect to see on the new Mi Note 2?

zAccording to the latest information, the Mi Note 2 will come in three variants — standard version, high version and top-end version. While the Weibo source didn’t reveal the exact specifications of the three models, it mentioned some features that differentiate each of the three variants.

The Mi Note 2 Standard version is said to come with a single camera sensor at the back, Hi-Fi chip, and a regular quick charge feature.

The Mi Note 2 High version will come with dual cameras at the back (will be first for the company) with Hi-Fi as well as a super quick charging feature. We have no idea what kind of charging is meant by this super quick charge, but it’s probably faster and more efficient than the regular version.

Finally, there will be a Mi Note 2 top-end version which, for now, let’s call it the Mi Note Edge model. It will come with a curved screen display with a top-end Hi-Fi chip as well as the super quick charge tech found on the high version.

While the source hasn’t revealed any specs, considering the above information, we can expect the standard version to feature 4GB RAM while the other two variants to come with 6GB of RAM. After all, Xiaomi wouldn’t want Mi Note 2 to lose to other 6GB RAM phones. As for the display, it should be the same size as the first generation model, i.e. 5.7-inch with 1080p resolution on the standard and high version and 2K on the top-end curved screen model. Given that VR is turning out to be an important market for smartphone makers, the Mi Note 2 along with the Xiaomi Mi5S could be ideal phones for the company to focus its attention in this field.

While we don’t have a date yet, the Mi Note 2 is expected to be announced sometime in the next few months. Given its specifications, don’t expect it to be cheap. Hopefully, more details will emerge along with renders and pictures in the next few weeks.

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Xiaomi had a busy day today, unveiling a new brand and a bunch of new products like the Mi Router 3 and the Smart Rice Cooker. In fact, if we actually take a look at the past few months, Xiaomi has regularly released/ updated its Redmi and Mi series smartphones. This brings us to the one series which seems to be forgotten at the moment and that’s none other than the Mi Note series.

However, a few hours ago, new details about the Mi Note 2 emerged, which reveals the specs as well as pricing of the device. It is said that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will come in a number of variants in terms of processor, storage and RAM. For example, it is said that the phone will have Snapdragon 820 as well as 823 chip versions, as well as 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM options. In terms of storage, starting at 32GB, the storage option reportedly will go up to 256GB.

To recap, this is not the first time we have heard about the Snapdragon 823 version. Analyst Pan Jiutang had revealed in February that Snapdragon 823 model number MSM8996 Pro should come with an upgraded CPU (higher clock speed?) but the baseband should be the same.

Coming back to the Mi Note 2, the phone is said to come with the same screen size, 5.7-inches with 2K resolution. There’s even the possibility of pressure sensitive display. Other rumored specs include a large 3600mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charging, 16MP rear camera (Sony IMX 295) with OIS and a 5MP front camera. The phone should be made out of metal.

The source further reveals that the release of Snapdragon 823 will depend on its availability. Samsung Galaxy Note 6 is expected to come with this chip, and it’s possible that the Mi Note also uses this upgraded CPU for better performance.

Finally, coming to the pricing, the phone is said to retail for around 2999 Yuan which comes to $460. That’s not really a bad figure considering all the high-end hardware packed inside.

However, it’s still too early to say anything about the Mi Note 2 for sure, so we will advise you to take this rumor with a pinch of salt. If Xiaomi does intend to update the lineup, expect a release only in the second half of 2016.

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A few months back, Hugo Barra had hinted that Xiaomi was planning to enter the US market. However at that time, he didn’t give out any time frame for a launch in the country.

Now, Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin revealed while talking at the WSJDLive Show that the company may enter the US market with its Mi Note and Mi Note Pro range of smartphones. However, once again he failed to give out an exact time frame for the launch.

Getting into an established market like US won’t be easy. First of all, companies like Apple and Samsung already have a huge chunk of market share in the country and even with its aggressive pricing, it will be quite hard for Xiaomi to gain some momentum in the market. Moreover, there’s another big issue that the company may face — Patent Licensing. Xiaomi had faced this problem when it first entered the Indian market when Ericsson sued the company for not licensing their wireless patents for phones sold in the country. Xiaomi could face the same problem in US, which is why it will first have to strengthen its patent portfolio before it makes the jump into the US market.

Xiaomi has released a lot of quality products in the past few years and once it enters US, customers will have yet another choice when buying a smartphone that won’t empty their pockets. Moreover, it also has a wide range of products under its belt like the Mi TV, Ninebot self-balancing scooter, Air Purifier etc which could be potentially sold in the country.

Anyways, we will keep you guys updated with more information pretty soon. So stay tuned.

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Xiaomi has a tradition of cutting down the price tag of its popular products after a certain period. Sticking with this tradition, the company has just slashed the price of its popular Xiaomi Mi Note 16GB version.

At the time of launch, the same phone was priced at 2300 Yuan. So, Xiaomi has officially reduced its price by around 300 Yuan, which is definitely a great move. When you compare the price drop in terms of dollars, now, the 16GB Xiaomi Mi Note version can be purchased for just $322 as opposed to the $370 price tag.

The company will be offering 300 Yuan vouchers to those who will purchase the device. As you can see, this definitely makes the Mi Note a great buy at the moment. Those are lucky enough to get the vouchers can redeem them any time between July 6 to July 13. What’s more, the terms and conditions of the deal state that if you buy more than one Mi Note from the same account, you may get multiple vouchers too.

Xiaomi Mi Note is a great device and this price will definitely attract a lot of interested buyers.

Meanwhile, you can buy the Mi Note right now from OPPOMART.

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Back in April, Lei Jun confirmed that Xiaomi will finally release the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro top-end edition on May 6. This is the company’s most powerful device till date and also the costliest. While customers will finally be able to get their hands of the device in the next few hours, several pictures as well as camera sample of the Mi Note Pro have been leaked online.

We had earlier seen some posters of the upcoming handset and they all looked quite beautiful. Today’s leak further confirms the beautiful gold colored frame as well as a super thin design profile. It definitely looks like a top-end device. The front will be covered by 2.5D glass while the back will have a unique 3D glass. According to the company, this helps to improve aesthetics as well as the overall feel of the device.

As for the tech specs, the phone will feature a 5.7-inch 2K display along with the third generation of Snapdragon 810 (v1.2) chipset. The company claims that this generation improves the performance and the power consumption of the chipset. Other specs include 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 13MP camera, 4G LTE Cat. 9 connectivity and Hi-fi audio chip.

Overall we expect tremendous response for the new Xiaomi handset. But we hope that the Xiaomi is better prepared than LeTV when the phone goes on sale tomorrow, i.e. on May 6.

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A few days back, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun criticized LeTV’s claim that their smartphones were bezelless. In reality, the phone did have super thin black borders which is why Mr. Lei joked on Weibo that if thin black borders equals to bezelless display, then even the Xiaomi Mi Note is bezelless.

However, it looks like LeTV COO is not happy with Lei’s comments. Earlier today, COO Liang Jun took to Weibo to explain that LeTV has used full suspension glass design to make sure that there are hardly any bezels on the display. In fact, he says that the company has managed to reduce the bezels to just 1.6mm in thickness, which is way thinner than Xiaomi Mi Note.

To make things clear, he also posted an image on his account comparing the bezels of both the smartphones. In the picture, you can see that the LeTV Max features a super thin 1.6mm bezels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note bezels size is almost double, i.e. 3.1mm. Alongside the picture he also invited (tagged him) in the post to see the real product comparison.

He further added, “We have the courage to challenge the limits, the future will continue to pursue show more narrow black border, until no display side face of challenge, we speak with the facts, who can find the super phone before publishing, display side than the world total. Le Max narrowest show narrower edge of 2K genuine phone, we award one million dollars! “

Meanwhile, you can check out the bezel size of famous competitors in the picture below.

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Although Xiaomi had announced two versions of the Xiaomi Mi Note back in January, the Snapdragon 810 powered variant was still not available to purchase. While the company has been silent about its release so far, the Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun revealed via his official Weibo account that the Xiaomi Mi Note top-end version will be available to pre-order from May 6.

This is good news for fans in China. The top-end version was really the best Xiaomi smartphone in the market at the moment. In fact, the specs are good enough to compete with many high-end offerings like the Huawei P8, which was announced just yesterday. So, the phone will be available to purchase around the same time as the other competitors.

To recap on the specs, the high-end Xiaomi Mi Note version features the eight-core 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. For storage, you have 64GB memory on board. There will be a 5.7-inch display with a massive 2K 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. There will be a 13MP rear camera with OIS and an ultrapixel front facing shooter. The phone features an independent Hi-Fi audio chip, dual SIM dual standby and Cat. 9 4G LTE network support. All these specs are incorporated into a beautiful metal + glass design.

The high-end Xiaomi Mi Note version will be available for sale for a price tag of 3299 Yuan, which although is high according to Xiaomi standards, its still good for a high-end device.

Interestingly, this is the same date the bezelless ZTE Nubia Z9 will be announced. Also, Qihoo 360 along with Coolpad is said to release its smartphone brand on the same day. So, it looks like, May 6 will be a pretty exciting day for tech fans.

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Xiaomi is consistently trying to expand its market share. The latest attempt from the company is with the announcement of the Pink Xiaomi Mi Note ladies edition. Like its name suggests, this particular phone is released to please the company’s female fans in China.

The company had earlier teased this product with the letters ‘NSSJ’ in a pink shade. We guessed that this could be a new women oriented product and we were right indeed.

The only major difference between the Xiaomi Mi Note Ladies Edition and regular edition is the pink colored body. Other than that, the hardware remains the same.

However, the price for this 16GB Ladies Edition has been increased to 2499 Yuan. The price has been bumped up mainly because the phone comes in a beautiful pink colored gift box with a 5200 mAh battery.

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Also, there will just 20,000 units of the Xiaomi Mi Note Ladies Edition manufactured and made available for sale. All the units will go on sale on April 8th for 2499 Yuan.

So, what do you think about the Xiaomi Mi Note Ladies Edition?

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Two days back, Xiaomi’s president, Lin Bin had revealed that the company would release a new Xiaomi Mi Note Bamboo edition the next day. And just as promised, the company unveiled this special edition and its as good as we predicted.

Xiaomi Mi Note is without any doubt a great device, but in this bamboo version, the phone looks all the more good. The bamboo finish at the back gives it a very unique look that helps it stand apart from other traditional offerings.

The finish is smooth and fits well with the overall design language of the device. In fact, it retains the curved side design and blends with the metal frame that holds the phone together. Like the regular Mi Note edition, the top left corner features the camera sensors while down at the bottom around the middle, you can see the MI logo.

We always love bamboo editions of famous flagship models (like Oneplus One) and this particular Xiaomi Mi Note Bamboo edition is no exception. Except for the back, the front retains the same looks as the regular white edition.

Also, the company has smartly priced this special Xiaomi Mi Note Bamboo Edition appropriately and you can pre-order it in China for around $370, which is a great price considering its specs.

To recap, the Xiaomi Mi Note comes with the Snapdragon 801 processor and Adreno 330 GPU. The 5.7-inch display up front sports a resolution of 1920 x 1080 full HD translating into a pixel density of 386 ppi. The rear camera is of 13MP with dual tone dual LED flash and is capable of recording 4K videos while front shooter is of 4MP. The phone supports 4G on both its SIM card slots.

Overall, the Xiaomi Mi Note Bamboo Edition looks like a winner. We have added a few hands on pictures of this new device down below for your viewing pleasure.

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Back in January, Xiaomi took the wraps off a new premium smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi Mi Note. However, at the time of the announcement, the company had announced only two versions of the device, the Xiaomi Mi Note running Snapdragon 801 and the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro running Snapdragon 810. Interestingly, it looks like the company may have another device in the Note lineup.

Earlier today, a new Xiaomi Note device was spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of the key specifications and benchmark scores of the device. The new device, called as the Xiaomi Mi Note Plus features the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor as the Mi Note Pro, and the RAM too is 4GB. The device was running on the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop version. From the name, it looks like the Mi Note Plus could be the top end variant in the company’s Note lineup.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the Xiaomi Mi Note Plus. Just a few days after the announcement of the Mi Note lineup, a device with the same name had popped up on AnTuTu benchmark, revealing identical specs as the Mi Note Pro model. So, at that time, we wondered whether this particular model was the same as the Pro.

In the GeekBench test, the Mi Note Plus scored around the same figure as the HTC One M9. It scored 1235 in the single-core test and 4039 in the multi-core test, which was very close to One M9’s score of 1282 and 3929 in those tests. However, even with the top end hardware, Samsung Galaxy S6 easily outdid these two, thanks to the powerful Exynos 7420 64-bit octa-core chipset underneath. S6 scores an amazing 1501 in the single-core test and 5417 in the multi-score test which clearly shows its power.

Xiaomi’s co-founder and president, Lin Bin revealed yesterday that the company was going to announce a special edition of the Mi Note today. However, we don’t think that the Mi Note Plus will be announced as he said that a better looking special edition Xiaomi Mi Note will be revealed. Still, lets wait and watch what the company has in store for its fans.

Stay tuned for more information.

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Ever wondered what will happen to the recently announced Xiaomi Mi Note flagship when you shoot at it? Well, you no longer have to imagine what happens next as some guys over from China took some time to shoot Xiaomi Mi Note and also show us what happens in a video.

They shot a bullet right through the Xiaomi Mi Note smartphone and well, the rest is history. Naturally, the phone didn’t survive the test. In fact, as soon as the bullet hit the device, the phone started falling apart due to the impact.

The video added above shows us exactly what happens when you shoot Xiaomi mi note, that too in slow motion. Its quite awesome to look at, so make sure you check it out at least once!

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Clones of famous smartphones are quite popular both in China and other parts of the world. So, it was not surprising to see Xiaomi Mi Note clones come up online via websites like Taobao. The clone looks so identical to the original model that its very hard to distinguish between the two just by looking at the two devices.

However, we are here to tell you how you can spot the fake Xiaomi Mi Note from the real one. So, anyone who is planning to buy a Mi Note make sure to note the points given below.

What to check when buying a new Xiaomi Mi Note?

• 1. First of all, check the build quality of the device. Although design wise, a fake one will look like the real one, the quality of workmanship is poorer in the fake Xiaomi Mi Note, so if you feel something is not at its right place, then its very likely that you are looking at a fake one.

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• 2. The recent Xiaomi Mi Note clones that have come up for sale are made out of plastic. On the other hand, the real Xiaomi Mi Note is made from solid glass. As a result, if the device feels like its made out of cheap plastic, then you’ve got the fake one in your hands. Return it immediately!

These were the things that helped you identify the device even before starting up the device. Now, lets look at what you can check after booting it up.

• 3. If you have been unsuccessful in spotting a clone by now, don’t worry. There are several things that you can check once the device has booted up to ensure that your Mi Note is real. Firstly, the cheap Mi Note clones have a blue tint on the display. This is due to the cheap display panel used inside the device. On the other hand, the original Mi Note’s display looks quite crisp and balanced. Also, the resolution will be too low for a device as good as a flagship device.

• 4. The next thing you can do is run some tests. Most benchmark tests will instantly reveal the actual performance of the device. The scores will be much lower than Xiaomi Mi Note’s 46000+ scores. Expect the clones to score about 18000 points, thanks to the modest 1GB RAM and MT6582 (probably) SoC inside. This is a sure indicator that your Mi Note is a fake, and you should instantly replace it or avoid purchasing it.

As you can see, once you boot up the device and run some tests, its quite easy to identify the fake one from a real Xiaomi Mi Note. Don’t just go by the design and the built, looks can be deceiving. So, its always better to go for trusted resellers while purchasing a new smartphone.

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In the past few years, Xiaomi has established itself as a reliable and a fast growing brand. Last year, the company had released a advert on YouKu  which was over 1 minute long for the Spring Festival.

Now, for the upcoming sprint season festival, Xiaomi has released an all new colorful video showing off its latest release, the Xiaomi Mi Note.

The released video is just 15 seconds long and we have added it below. It looks like there will be a full version of the advertisement soon, around the Spring festival time, which would explain a lot of things that we see inside this video.

Check out the video below.

UPDATE:
Here’s another teaser video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXHQ0QD9vOM

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Just when we thought things have settled down for a few days, Xiaomi went ahead and released a new image on its official Weibo page. This hints at a possible new announcement by the company on the 20th of January 2015. The teaser image comes not from its smartphone weibo account but from its official gaming account. As always, the teaser image doesn’t reveal what the device would be.

As you can see in the image added to the post, it features three rectangles, with the title — Bigger is Better. Below, you can see the date, 20 January 2015 which is probably the launch date of the device. Given that this image comes from the company’s gaming weibo account, its very likely that this upcoming device is a gaming hardware. But that’s doesn’t help us short down the list.

Along with the image, the page said the following lines: “不管多大、一举拿下”以及“玩大的才爽” whose translation comes to “No matter how big it is, can be taken in one hand”. Now, this means the device will be large, yet compact, which is actually a contradicting statement.

We have a number of theories about the upcoming device, but aren’t sure about any. The first possible option is a new Xiaomi Mi gaming console. The largest rectangle in the picture could represent this. The words, bigger yet compact suits this possibility as consoles can be connected to your large screen HDTVs which makes the overall set up large, however, a console by itself is quite small. But there’s is one problem with this option — Xiaomi just recently unveiled the Mi Box Mini which can also run Android games. There’s even the Xiaomi Mi Box, which is a larger version of the Mini. Now, a dedicated gaming console looks like a great option, but there’s a very little chance that it is actually going to happen.

This brings us to another possibility — a gaming controller. A controller would be logical given that Xiaomi Mi Box was unveiled recently and a controller would be the perfect hardware partner for its users to play games. But this doesn’t explain the bigger is better tag line. So, we are not sure about this.

Another possibility is a gaming focused tablet. Xiaomi could rebrand its Mi Pad lineup to a gaming centric tablet or it could unveil a brand new device itself. This makes better sense and it is in line with the tagline and would be much bigger than the existing Xiaomi Mi Note and the Xiaomi Mi4 devices. It could also bring gaming directly in your hands, instead of a console + TV combination, which could be why Xiaomi hinted that its large yet can be taken in one hand.

As we mentioned earlier, these are just our speculation and we are not yet sure which one of these will be unveiled on January 20. Maybe it will be a whole new device itself, but for now, we don’t know what it is.

We expect more details about the upcoming device in the next two days, so stay tuned to our website for more updates.

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We have been waiting so long for this day to arrive. Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi Note flagship. This will be first device in the new lineup and will pack in top end features which will definitely blow your minds away.

We have been hearing about this super sized smartphone for quite some time now, however, it was only a few days back that we realized that it could be a new lineup itself. And we were quite right in assuming so as the company has today confirmed it. Just yesterday, we heard a rumor that the device was going to be one of the two Snapdragon 810 powered smartphones that will be announced in the market soon.And the rumor was right indeed! There will be two variants of the new Mi Note. One which will be powered by the Snapdragon 801 processor and the other with the latest and the ever powerful SNAPDRAGON 810! Yes, there is a high end version of the Mi Note called the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro which will make many of the fan’s dreams come true.

Anyways, lets not waste any more time and move on to the specs of the device.First lets talk about this new HIGH END XIAOMI MI NOTE version. The phone will come with a 3D curved glass display. Yes, you heard it right! It features a 3D curved glass screen which will sport an impressive resolution of 2K on its 5.7-inch display. There will be Snapdragon 810 processor onboard with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB eMMC5.0 ROM. There will be a Sony rear 13MP camera with OIS and a 4MP ultrapixel front shooter, which will also end up in the regular Mi Note version. The Mi Note Pro will run on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. The phone will support 4G LTE Category 9 networks and will be available for sale starting January 27 for a hefty 3299 Yuan ($532). This makes the high end Xiaomi Mi Note– the world’s second Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone (considered LG G Flex2 was already announced)! Rest of the features are the same as the regular version of the Mi Note, so lets move on to that now.

The regular version of the Xiaomi Mi Note will also feature a large 5.7-inch but with 2.5D curved display and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The display will be a Negative LCD panel with the new Pixel level dynamic adjustment (NTSC color gamut up to 95 percent!).  Xiaomi just revealed that it will feature a lower 1920 x 1080p resolution display which translates into pixel density of 386ppi. The old Snapdragon 801 processor will power the device along with 3GB RAM onboard. There will be 16/64 GB internal storage options. At the back, there is a 13MP rear camera with dual tone dual LED flash and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization tech). The front camera will be of 4MP 2um Ultrapixel which is the same rear camera module from the HTC One M7.

Both the variants have the same body and design, so we can talk about them together. The phone won’t be as thin as expected. Xiaomi reveals that the Mi Note will feature a 6.95mm thin body, which is still slim for a device of this size. The overall measurements come to 55.1x 77.6 x 6.95mm. In comparison, the iPhone 6 Plus measures, 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm. As you can see, even the iPhone 6 Plus which is considered as a very thin phablet has a 7.1mm thin body. Also, the Xiaomi Note will weigh just 161 grams which is almost 12 grams lighter than the Apple phablet! Finally, a 3000 mAh battery will power all these features with fast charging 2.0. This is the minimum battery capacity that a 5.7-inch device requires. Since the large screen display will require a lot of charge to run for an entire day, this 3000 mAh battery may just be enough. Like Xiaomi teased earlier, the phone will come with ESS ES9018K2M DAC high performance two channel 32-bit mobile Hi-Fi Audio chip which is a great news for music lovers around the globe. This is the same chip used in many audiophile grade music players, blu-ray players, recording players and digital audio workstations. What’s more, you can get a the 499 Yuan ($80) headphones to take advantage of the full audio performance of the device. Finally, it will support 4G LTE dual SIM card dual standby.

Now, coming to the most important part of the announcement, the pricing of the Mi Note. Xiaomi has set an unbelievable price tag for this regular variant. The company has priced the device at 2299 Yuan which comes to around $371 which is an amazing price for a device with such specifications. This is the around the same price as Meizu’s MX4, so the competition is definitely getting tougher. The given price is for the 16GB version and for the larger 64GB storage variant, you’ll have to shell out a few more Yuan. The 64 GB Xiaomi Mi Note will be available for sale for 2799 Yuan which comes to around $451! Chinese Xiaomi Note users also can get accidental insurance for an additional 199 Yuan i..e $32.

Here are the key specs:-

• 3D curved Gorilla Glass 3 with metal frame
• 5.7-inch Sharp/JDI Full HD display (95% NTSC, 1400:1 contrast ratio)
• Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz, Adreno 330, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM
• Dual 4G SIM (micro/nano), Dual Standby
•  Sony 13MP camera f/2.0, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
•  4MP front camera with large 2-micron pixels
•  Hi-Fi audio system, 24-bit/192KHz lossless playback support
•  3000mAh 4.4V lithium-ion battery, Quick Charge 2.0Mi Note price: ¥2,299 (16GB) ~ $371 and ¥2,799 (64GB) ~ $451
  

Xiaomi has also made its Mi Note strong and durable. You can check out the drop test as well as the steel ball impact test from this post.

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Well, we are just a few hours away from the official unveiling of the next Xiaomi flagship. And now we have some exciting news to reveal about tomorrow’s launch.

There have been many different versions of the upcoming flagship leaked in the past few days. Some say it will be the Mi4s, others say its the Mi5 while there’s even a section of population that say its a new lineup called Mi Note.

It is said that Qualcomm will hold an event on January 23rd where it will show off the new Snapdragon 810 processor. The leak says that even Xiaomi will be present at the event. The same leakster earlier said that the Xiaomi will announce two new devices tomorrow, one running on a Snapdragon 810 processor and the other running on the old Snapdragon 801 processor. This is the first time we are hearing about a Snapdragon 810 powered Xiaomi flagship and if this does turn out to be true, then fans will definitely have something to be excited about tomorrow.

Xiaomi will be the perfect partner to debut this powerful processor in China. So, it won’t be surprising to see a Xiaomi flagship run this latest processor. The same source even leaked out an invite for the Qualcomm’s event for Jan 23. We have added it below.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 is the most powerful mobile processor from the chipset maker till date. It is built upon a 20nm process and features the 64-bit architecture, big.LITTLE eight-core, and Adreno 430 GPU.

Xiaomi confirmed earlier today that there probably won’t be a Mi5 at the event, which leaves us with a new Mi Note lineup. This could be the one sporting Snapdragon 810! Xiaomi will also announce another device at the event, probably the Redmi Note 2 with Snapdragon 801.

Overall, it seems like tomorrow will be a great day for Xiaomi as well as fans. Stay tuned to our website for more such exclusive updates.

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Things have been confusing for the past few days. The internet is flooded with many articles claiming to be the new Xiaomi flagship. Some say that is the Mi5 / Mi4S that’s going to be announced tomorrow, while others say it is the Redmi Note 2 that’s gong to be released at the event. Now, Xiaomi has revealed another teaser for the tomorrow’s event, this time its a poster saying the words “See you tomorrow, NOT5”

This only increases the confusion about the upcoming flagship, but since this is the official one, lets ignore all other news that we saw in the past few days. According to the poster, tomorrow, we’ll see a new product called as the NOTE! Now, as you can see, there is a ‘5’ at the end of the word ‘NOT5’ instead of an ‘E’, so could the company be calling it the Note 5 or the Mi5 Note? But it doesn’t make any sense. What makes sense is something that one of our readers pointed out,– it could be “NOT 5″, meaning its not the Xiaomi Mi5 flagship that will be announced tomorrow like previously rumored. So, now there are two possibilities. One, it can be a new lineup called Xiaomi Note or it can also be called as the Redmi Note 2 as previously rumored. We know one thing for sure, there will be a device with the name ‘NOTE’, since the company had revealed this in the previous teaser.

This could be one of the releases tomorrow, as another poster had said that Xiaomi will release two new devices at the Jan 15 event. Given that one of this bears the NOTE name, it will most likely be the bigger sized model. The screen size is not yet revealed, but we have a feeling it should be somewhere around 5.5-5.7inches. Anything less than that won’t justify the Note name, since the regular Mi4 comes with a 5-inch screen.

The specifications of this model is not yet confirmed but it is said that the display will feature a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and will be powered by the same 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor as the existing Mi4 flagship. The company had also said that the phone will be very thin and light, but as of now, we don’t have any particular figures to confirm the claim.

Anyways, this doesn’t really help to clear out the confusion about the Xiaomi device, but luckily, we don’t have to wait too long to know which flagship model will be unveiled since we are less than 24 hours away from the event.

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