Xiaomi announces Redmi Note 7 with 48MP rear camera for just 999 Yuan ($150)

As promised, Xiaomi today at an event in China has officially announced the launch of the first independent Redmi smartphone, the Redmi Note 7. The newly launched Redmi Note 7 is the successor to the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone launched last year.

According to Redmi, Note 7 will be available initially in China and will be offered in three different configurations. The 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage is priced at 999 Chinese Yuan, which is roughly $150 or Rs. 10,000. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage variant costs 1,199 Chinese Yuan (~ $177 / Rs. 12,500) and the 6GB RAM variant with 64GB storage costs 1,399 Chinese Yuan (~ $206 / Rs. 14,500).

The pricing of the Redmi Note 7 is very aggressive compared to the other devices with similar specifications. It is the cheapest 48MP camera phone available in the market. Redmi is expected to launch the Note 7 in India and other usual regions in coming months.

Talking about the details of Note 7, it comes in a glass body with a metal chassis. Both the front and back have 2.5D curved edges on its sides and gradient color combinations. The device will be available in three different shades of Fantasy Blue, Bright Black and Twilight Gold, which looks more like Red.

The Redmi Note 7 comes with a 48MP primary rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and Samsung's GM1 sensor (0.8-micron pixels size), paired with a 5MP secondary rear camera. Redmi reveals that the sensor is larger than what's found in typical smartphones, allowing it to capture more light thereby producing clear night shots. On the front is a 13MP camera for clicking selfies. Both the cameras come with AI studio software features.

Xiaomi Mi A2 gets upto Rs. 3,000 price drop in India, now starts at Rs. 13,999

Introduced in August 2018, the Xiaomi Mi A2 succeeded the highly popular Mi A1 smartphone, the first Xiaomi phone under the Android One scheme. Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 in India starting at Rs. 16,999, and a few months later dropped the price of the same by Rs. 1,000.

Today, Xiaomi has again dropped the price of the Mi A2 smartphone in the country. The price cut, according to Xiaomi is a permanent one and is now effective across all authorized online and offline distributors.

The Mi A2 with 4GB + 64GB configuration is now available at Rs. 13,999, which is Rs. 2,000 cheaper than the earlier price. On the other hand, the 6GB + 128GB configured Mi A2 is now retailing for Rs. 15,999, a Rs. 3,000 price drop. Considering the new price tag, the Mi A2 will be giving tough competition to many budget smartphones in the similar price segment.

Talking of the USPs, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the company's second Android One smartphone, which not only brings stock Android but also gives Unlimited Google Photos storage for up to 2 years. The Mi A2 comes in five color variants including Black, Red, Blue, Rose Gold and Gold, and has a metal unibody design which makes it premium and sturdy.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications

• 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 1500:1 Contrast ratio and 2160x1080 pixels resolution
• 2.2GHz Octa-Core 14nm Snapdragon 660 processor with Adreno 512 GPU
• 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage
• Stock Android 9.0 Pie
• 12MP primary rear camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size, EIS
• 20MP secondary rear camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, f/1.75 aperture, 4 in 1 – 2.0μm pixels
• 20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, soft LED flash, 4 in 1 – 2.0μm pixels 
• 3010 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0
• Fingerprint scanner on the back, Infrared sensor for controlling electronic devices
• Dimensions: 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm; Weight: 168g
• Dual SIM Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, USB Type-C

Is Xiaomi working on a dual-sided foldable smartphone? Alleged video leaked

Smartphones are getting crazy every year. A few years back phone manufacturers were focusing on eliminating the bezels around the screen so that users get a more screen-to-body ratio. Also, today an ideal smartphone screen-size is anywhere between 5.8-inches to 6.3-inches, which previously used to be tagged as phablets.

Now, in 2019, the trend will be to bridge the gap between a tablet and a smartphone, by making the tablet foldable. Korean giant Samsung is working on producing a foldable smartphone for many years and it also showcased the same last year in November. Honestly, that particular Samsung foldable smartphone was more like a brick.

Out of the blue, highly recognized leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) on Twitter shared an alleged video of a foldable smartphone today, which according to his source is made by Xiaomi. So, is Xiaomi indeed secretly working on a two-sided foldable smartphone?

As you can see in the video below, its a tablet-sized device which can be folded from both the sides to change its form factor. The bezels on the top and the bottom are minimal, but the device definitely appears thick after getting folded as a smartphone.

The UI, which does match to Xiaomi's proprietary MIUI 10 looks responsive and also blends quite fast depending on the number of folds. One fold and the device turns into a box-shaped device and two folds turn it into a smartphone.

Blass is not sure about the authenticity of the video or device, but if true, Xiaomi could be one of the many companies to launch a foldable smartphone later in 2019. The current list of companies planning to launch a foldable smartphone includes Samsung, Huawei, Lenovo.

Xiaomi's Redmi will become an independent brand, first phone with 48 MP camera launching on January 10th

Xiaomi is a known brand worldwide because of its Redmi series devices and flagships series like the Mi, Mi Note, and Mi Mix. The company is highly recognized for selling phones with mid-to-high-end specs at a very cheap price sold under the Redmi brand.

The Redmi series started off with the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone in July 2013. Since then the line-up has grown extensively and the latest devices include the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and the Redmi Note 6. Both of which are doing extremely well in the markets like India, Indonesia, and China.

Today, in surprising news, Xiaomi on Weibo and its official website have announced that it will be separating the Xiaomi and the Redmi brand, making both as an independent marque. This isn't the first time a brand is making a line-up as an independent brand, Huawei did the same with its Honor series way back in 2013.

The announcement was shared along with a teaser image with "Redmi" keyword in the center followed by some text at the bottom in Chinese which reads "New independent brand, Xiaomi Redmi Conference." A closer look at the teaser reveals the number 4800 in the shadows of the Redmi keyword. The number points towards Xiaomi launching the first smartphone under Redmi brand with 48 MP camera.

This aligns with the teaser shared by the Xiaomi president Lin Bin back in December 2018, showing a part of an unannounced smartphone with the text "48MP Camera". Rumored to be the Redmi Pro 2, the device is expected to come with a 5.84-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor and 48 MP rear camera with 4-in-1 pixel combination technology.

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon 625 SoC in India starting at Rs. 9,999

As scheduled, Xiaomi has officially launched the successor of the highly-popular Redmi Note 3 smartphone in the Indian market. Called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, the device will be available in India in three different configurations. The Redmi Note 4 comes with metal-unibody design and better specifications compared to its predecessor.

The Redmi Note 4 launched in India comes with Snapdragon 625 processor rather than MediaTek Helio X20 found on the Chinese variant of the smartphone. You can find the complete specs sheet below.

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 4 will be available in India in three different color options including Dark Grey, Gold and newly introduced Matte Black. The latter will be available sometime in the third week of February, says Xiaomi. 

Xiaomi will be selling the Note 4 in India starting January 23rd (12 noon), exclusively from e-retailer Flipkart and Mi.com. On the pricing front, the 2GB RAM with 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 9,999, whereas the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage costs Rs. 10,999 and the 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage will be available for Rs. 12,999.

Talking of specifications, the Redmi Note 4 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass, 403ppi pixel density and upto 72% NTSC color gamut. The device is powered by 2GHz 14nm octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU. The device runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with metal build, Snapdragon SoC, MIUI 8 launching in India on January 19

After officially announcing the device last year in August, Xiaomi has finally decided to launch the successor of Redmi Note 3 in India. Xiaomi has started sending out invites to the press media for the launch of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in the country. The invite does not explicitly reveal the launch details, but considering company's social media posts — the launch is of Redmi Note 4.

The Redmi Note 3 was a huge success to Xiaomi in India. The device was launched in the country last year in March. The upcoming Redmi Note 4 comes with better build and better specifications.

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 4 in China with Helio X20 processor, but the company will be launching a new Snapdragon variant of Redmi Note 4 in India, most probably with Snapdragon 625 processor. The device comes in three colors including Gray, Gold and Silver.

Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 4X with upgraded specifications soon, images leaked via TENAA

Every year Xiaomi announces array of new smartphones including Redmi, Note and Mi series. Last year in August, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 4 in China with metal body, which is soon going to launch in India. Now, the company is rumoured to launch an upgraded version of Redmi Note 4 smartphone, which is allegedly reported to launch as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

Following the same, the Redmi Note 4X was found listed on Chinese certification regulatory authority TENAA website lately. The images leaked by TENAA reveal that the upcoming device looks familiar to its predecessor with metal build and fingerprint scanner beneath the camera module.

Major difference between the Redmi Note 4 and the Redmi Note 4X is visible when it comes to specifications. According to TENAA website, the new Redmi Note smartphone will come with upgraded processor, and extra RAM and storage capacity.

[CES 2017] Bezel-less White Mi Mix & Frameless Mi TV 4 with 4.9mm slim frame official

Xiaomi Mi Mix

Back in October 2016, Xiaomi had announced its concept smartphone called the Xiaomi Mi Mix. The Mi Mix smartphone comes with bezel-less display with 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Being a concept smartphone, Xiaomi was still able to sell the device in limited quantities in China, as it was consumer ready. The device is China-exclusive and as-of-now is only available in black color option. 

At ongoing CES 2017, Xiaomi officially took the wraps off the White version of the phone. According to Xiaomi, the White version of Mi Mix will have similar ceramic body as the Black version. Honestly speaking, the device looks gorgeous in white coating as well 😍

Like the black version, the White Mi Mix will be exclusively sold in China. The device will go on sale in the country later this year. Xiaomi had already confirmed that it has no plans to bring Mi Mix smartphone in India anytime soon.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime with 13MP camera, 4100mAh battery launched in India

Xiaomi has officially launched the ultra-affordable Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime in the Indian market earlier this week. The Redmi 3S was originally launched in China back in June and after two months, the device has made its way to India. The device features mid-range specs and is priced very aggressively.

The key difference between Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime is the RAM, internal storage and fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi has priced the Redmi 3S in India at Rs. 6,999, whereas the Redmi 3S Prime will cost you Rs. 8,999.

The devices come in Dark Grey, Silver and Gold color options and will be initially available for purchase from Mi.com and Flipkart. The first device to go on sale is the Redmi 3S Prime, which will be available starting August 9th 12PM through open sale. This will be followed by sale of Redmi 3S starting August 16th.

Buy Redmi 3S / Prime from Flipkart | Mi.com

Xiaomi officially announces Redmi Pro with FHD OLED display, dual cameras, 4050mAh battery

Xiaomi last week at an event in China officially took the wraps of its flagship smartphone in Redmi series. Called Xiaomi Redmi Pro, the smartphone is a new addition in companies Redmi lineup and comes with dual rear camera setup. Featuring top-notch specs and premium build, the Redmi Pro starts at 1499 Yuan in China.

The device is now available in China in three color options - Gold, Silver and Gray. Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Pro in three different variants, the standard, the high-end and the premium.

Talking about the device now, Xiaomi Redmi Pro is made up of brushed metal and comes with 2.5D curved glass display. On the front, we have fingerprint scanner embedded inside the home button. Both power and volume buttons are placed on the right side of the device, with SIM card tray on the left.

Bottom we have USB Type-C port accompanied by speaker and microphone, with top holds secondary microphone, 3.5mm headphone jack and infrared sensor.

Xiaomi Mi Max with enormous 6.44-inch display, 4850mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 14999

Late last month Xiaomi officially took the wraps of the Xiaomi Mi Max in India at an controversial event in Delhi. Xiaomi Mi Max was originally announced in China in May and comes with a colossal 6.44-inch display. The Mi Max launched in India comes in Silver, Light Grey and Gold colors and will be available in two variants priced unalike. 

According to Xiaomi, the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage Mi Max powered by Snapdragon 650 SoC will cost Rs. 14,999, whereas the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant powered by Snapdragon 652 SoC will be available for Rs. 19,999.

The device went on sale in India on July 6th through mi.com, but since then it's out-of-stock. Xiaomi says that the Mi Max will be available from Amazon India, Flipkart, Snapdeal, PayTM and Tata CLiQ starting July 13th. 

Xiaomi Mi Max

Xiaomi to launch 6.44-inch BIG Mi Max in India on June 30th

Xiaomi's VP Hugo Barra has announced on Twitter that the company is all set to launch “Something BIG” in the country on June 30th. Going by the teaser it is clear that Xiaomi will be launching Mi Max in India. Xiaomi Mi Max is company's first phablet, and was announced in China last month. The device comes with gigantic display and mammoth battery.

Xiaomi Mi Max - Download

Xiaomi Mi Max launched in China comes in two variants — higher end model with Snapdragon 652 processor (3GB RAM + 64GB ROM / 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) and lower end model with Snapdragon 650 processor (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM).

Xiaomi Mi 4s, successor to Mi 4i with metal build, fingerprint sensor announced

Along with Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi has also announced the successor to Mi 4i at a launch event in Beijing, China. Called Xiaomi Mi 4s, the smartphone bridges the gap between mid-range and high-end smartphones with its powerful specs and affordable price. The Mi 4s sits somewhere between Mi 4 and Mi 5.

Xiaomi Mi 4s - Download

Xiaomi Mi 5 with premium build, high-end specs announced, starts at $306

Xiaomi at MWC 2016 has officially announced the launch of the successor to Xiaomi Mi 4. Dubbed as Xiaomi Mi 5, the smartphone is a complete package with premium build, high-end specifications and affordability. According to Xiaomi, it took them nearly two years to build the Mi 5. Xiaomi has launched the Mi 5 in three storage options, the one with 128GB ROM is called Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro and features ceramic back.

Xiaomi Mi 5 - Download

Alleged specifications of Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus leaked online

There are plethora of leaks regarding the Xiaomi Mi 5 and the Mi 5 Plus making rounds in the online world lately. The Chinese social network Weibo has now revealed new details about these devices shedding light on all the aspects including their price and specifications.

Xiaomi Mi 4 price dropped in India, 16GB model now costs Rs. 17,999 and 64GB costs Rs. 21,999

Xiaomi had dropped the price of Xiaomi Mi 4 in the Indian market by Rs. 2,000. Xiaomi Mi 4 was originally announced last year in July and was launched in the country earlier this year in late-January. Xiaomi launched the 16GB Mi 4 for Rs. 19,999 and the 64GB variant costed Rs. 23,999. After the price-cut, the 16GB variant of Mi 4 is available for Rs. 17,999 and the 64GB for Rs. 21,999.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Mi Pad launched in India for Rs. 6,999 and Rs. 12,999

Xiaomi back in March officially launched the successor of Redmi 1S in the Indian market called the Xiaomi Redmi 2. Along with Redmi 2, the vendor also announced the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet in the country. Xiaomi Redmi 2 was originally announced earlier this year, whereas the Mi Pad is almost a year old. 

Xiaomi Mi 4i officially announced in India for Rs. 12,999, packs in Full HD display, octa-core Snapdragon SoC

Xiaomi had officially announced a new mid-range Android smartphone in the Indian market recently. Dubbed as Xiaomi Mi 4i, the smartphone has been built keeping Indian consumers in mind. According to Xiaomi, the 'i' in the Mi 4i name stands for India, as the phone is inspired by the country and its culture. India will act as the launchpad for Mi 4i.

Xiaomi Redmi 2A with 4.7-inch HD display, 4G LTE support announced for under-$100

Xiaomi to mark its 5th anniversary celebration, had announced an affordable variant of its Redmi 2 smartphone dubbed as Xiaomi Redmi 2A. Redmi 2A is the most affordable Xiaomi smartphone, priced at just 599 Yuan, which roughly converts to $96 or Rs. 6,143. Like original Redmi 2, the Redmi 2A also comes in range of color options including White, Dark Gray, Bright Yellow, Light Green and Pink colors.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G now available in India from Flipkart without registrations

In a surprising move, Xiaomi has announced that it is ending the flash sales for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G in the country. The company has revealed that the Redmi Note 4G is now available on Flipkart normally like any other product. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4G in the country in December last year for Rs. 9,999. Click here to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G from Flipkart.