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  Xiaomi is no newbie in the premium smartphone segment, but in India it is not so well known for its flagship offerings as it wasn’t until recently that this Chinese technology company started bringing such products here. Expanding its premium smartphone portfolio, the company recently launched the Mi 11 Ultra in India. Touted as ‘the Superphone’, this flagship smartphone is brimful with industry-leading features and specifications. That said, the Mi 11 Ultra is capable of beating other premium smartphones on more parameters than one, but the real-life experience shows it wanting in some areas. Beginning with strengths, the Mi 11 Ultra is a spectacular smartphone with regard to display, audio, imaging, performance, and battery efficiency. The display is sharp, bright, vivid and responsive. It is loaded with value-added features like an adaptive refresh rate, motion smoothing, support for high dynamic range content (HDR10+ and Dolby Vision), etc. That said, the display is fu...

  Xiaomi is gearing up for the global debut of its Redmi Note 10 series from India on Thursday at 12 pm. The Chinese technology company is expected to launch at least three models in the Redmi Note 10 series, including a model with 108-megapixel-based quad-camera array on the back. The series is expected to be powered by Qualcomm mobile processors, big capacity batteries, and Android operating system based MIUI user interface. Importantly, the series is expected to bring smartphone with 4G LTE network connectivity, and not 5G. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series: Livestream details The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series launch event is set to begin at 12 pm on March 4. The virtual event will livestream on Xiaomi India’s YouTube channel. Besides, Xiaomi will share live updated from the event on its social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Read More

  Chinese technology company Xiaomi on Tuesday launched in India the Mi 10i 5G smartphone . The Mi 10i will be available in Pacific Sunrise, Midnight Black, and Atlantic Blue colour variants. The smartphones comes in 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB RAM and on-board storage variants priced at Rs 20,099, Rs 21,999, and Rs 23,999, respectively. While the 6GB+64GB variant will be available for sale on later dates, the 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB variants will be available on the Mi online portal, Mi Homes, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios from 07 January 2021. As for the launch offers, the Mi 10i will be available with up to Rs 2,000 cashback offer on the ICICI bank credit/debit cards. Besides, the phone will be available for up to 12 months no-interest equated monthly instalment offer. Mi 10i specifications The Mi 10i sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display of fullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone supports adaptive sync refresh rate, which automatically switches the r...

  I thought it would not be easy to like any other smart television after my experience with Sony’s flagship A8H OLED TV (review). Now it seems I might have been wrong. Xiaomi’s debutant 55-inch QLED TV is quite a competent smart television. Though not as technology-rich as Sony’s OLED, it delivers a comprehensive experience that few premium smart TVs can match. Important to note that the Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K is priced at Rs 54,999 which makes it an entry-level smart TV in the QLED segment. The Mi QLED TV 4K does carry an accessible price tag, but make no mistake: It barely cuts corners on any major features, technology or otherwise. Starting with the design, the Mi QLED TV 4K boasts a metallic frame with a 55-inch screen covering almost the entire front. The edge-to-edge stretched screen leaves negligible borders and the otherwise prominent bottom bezel is also reasonably thin. The TV’s metallic frame has a glossy finish with diamond-cut edges for a smooth profile, and laser cu...

  Xiaomi has launched as many as eight phones in the Redmi 9 series in India and now, the company has launched an affordable Redmi 9 Power device with a massive 6000mAh battery. The Redmi 9 Power is priced starting at Rs 10,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and Rs 11,999 for the 128GB storage option. The phone is offered in four colours -- mighty black, blazing blue, fiery red and electric green. We used the 128GB variant in blazing blue colour option for around a week and here is what we think about the new budget device. At the base, it features a Type-C port at the base with a mic on the right side and a single grille speaker on the other side. At the top, it has IR Blaster along with a 3.5mm audio jack. The volume rocker is on the right, with the fingerprint sensor which also doubles up as a power and display button just below it. There's a USB Type C port on the base. Read More  

  Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has announced its Black Friday sale in India. The sale starts from November 26 and will continue till November 29 on Xiaomi web portal, Amazon, Flipkart and offline stores. In the sale, the company is offering discounts on wide range of Mi and Redmi branded products, including smartphones, audio products, health and fitness products, and lifestyle products. Here are the details: Smartphones Xiaomi is offering discounts on its budget and midrange line-up of Redmi branded smartphones. The Redmi 8A and Redmi Note 8 (4GB + 64GB) are available at a discounted price of Rs 6,999 and Rs 11,499, respectively. The Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 Pro’s 4GB + 128GB variant are available at a discounted price of Rs 8,999, Rs 10,999 and Rs 14,999, respectively. Read More

  Xiaomi restricted itself to budget and mid-range smartphones in India’s price conscious market for a long time. This year, however, the Chinese electronics maker took the leap and launched its premier smartphones in India. Fresh in the line-up is the Mi 10T Pro , which epitomises the company’s efforts in display technology and imaging. Priced at Rs 39,999, the Mi 10T Pro is one of the smartphones that seems to offer sheer value-for-money, at least on paper. Is it as good in real life usage? Let’s find out: Mi 10T Pro: Design The Mi 10T Pro is huge, bulky and heavy. Look elsewhere if you need a compact smartphone because this one is a brick not meant for single hand operations. The smartphone boasts premium glass-metal construction with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back, and on the rear camera module. Though the phone has a premium built, its glossy rear profile makes it susceptible to accidental slips from hands. Moreover, the phone’s back cover attracts finge...

  Expanding its notebook line-up in India, Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition with 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor. Touted as e-learning device, the notebook will be available in Silver colour at an inaugural price of Rs 34,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon and offline stores.   “We are super thrilled to be expanding our portfolio, this time focused on addressing the growing needs of learning from home. Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition is a perfect model for young professionals and students and will provide an intuitive and user-friendly experience,” Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Mi India said in a statement. The Mi Notebook 14 e-learning edition sports a 14-inch screen of fullHD resolution stretched in 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen is covered with an anti-glare coating to filter reflections and reduce strain on eyes while working in a bright environment or under a direct light source. Read More

  Xiaomi on Thursday launched the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro flagship smartphones as part of the Mi 10T series for the India market. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is priced at Rs 35,999 for the 6GB+128GB storage variant, and Rs 37,999 for the 8GB+128GB model. The Mi 10T Pro, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. "With the launch of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, we focus on redefining the possibilities of what smartphones could offer by bringing features such as Intelligent AdaptiveSync technology, coupled with higher refresh rate, 108MP camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865," said Manu Kumar Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India. Read More

  Xiaomi’s run for value-for-money products continues as the Chinese technology company forays into categories other than smartphones. After a successful showing in the smart television and smart fitness wearables space in India, the company has now entered the smart speaker segment with the launch of Mi Smart Speaker. The Mi Smart Speaker is a Google Assistant-powered device, with built-in Chromecast for easy content streaming. Besides being a smart speaker, it lets you manage and operate supported internet-of-things (IoT) products through voice commands. Priced at Rs 3,999, the Mi Smart Speaker is an entry-level voice-enabled speaker that promises audio quality better than Google’s and Amazon’s budget smart speakers. But does it live up to its name and promise? Let’s find out: The Mi Smart Speaker is a lot bigger and heavier than its palm-sized peers from Amazon and Google. Its big stature, however, gives it space to accommodate a 2.5-inch audio driver, which is the biggest...

  Chinese technology company Xiaomi on Wednesday launched in India the Redmi Sonicbass wireless earphones and Redmi Earbuds 2c wireless earbuds. Priced at Rs 1,299, the Redmi SonicBass Wireless earphones will be available in black and blue colours at an introductory price of Rs 999 from October 7 at Mi online store, Flipkart, Mi Homes, Mi Studios and select retail stores. The Redmi Earbuds 2C are priced at Rs 1,499 and it will be available at an introductory price of Rs 1,299 from October 7 at Mi online store, Amazon, Mi Homes, Mi Studios and select retail stores. Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones: Features The Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones are in-ear neckband styled earphones. It boasts an anti-slip design made of flexible material for comfort. The earphones have an on-board volume controls and a multi-function button for ease of access to various multimedia controls. The earphones weigh 21.2g and feature anti-wax silicone ear tips with magnetic earbuds. It has 9.2mm a...

  Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi’s spin-off smartphone brand POCO on Tuesday launched in India the POCO C3 . The smartphone comes in 3G RAM + 32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB onboard storage configurations priced at Rs 7,499 and Rs 8,999, respectively. It will be available in arctic blue, lime green and matte black colour from October 16 as Flipkart Big Billion Days special. In terms of specifications, the POCO C3 features a 6.53-inch 20:9 aspect screen of HD+ resolution. The phone’s display boasts TUV Rheinland certified reading mode. The smartphone boasts P2i’s nano-coating for protection against minor water splashes and spillages. It boots Android 10 operating system-based MIUI 12 for POCO user interface, which is similar to one that powers Xiaomi smartphones but without UI advertisements. Read More

  Xiaomi on Tuesday launched in India six of its internet of things (IoT) ecosystem products at the Smarter Living 2021 event. The Chinese electronics expanded its product portfolio in to the smart speakers and smartwatch category with the launch of Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker. Besides, the company launched Mi Band 5 health and fitness band, Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser, Mi Smart LED Bulb (White) and Mi Athleisure Shoes. Mi Watch Revolve: Features and pricing The Mi Watch Revolve is Xiaomi’s first smartwatch in the country. It has a stainless-steel body featuring a 46mm dial. The Watch Revolve supports more than 110 watch faces. It comes in midnight black and chrome silver colours with an option to choose from five different options of straps. The Mi Watch Revolve sports an AMOLED screen of 450 nits brightness. The screen features ‘Smart Always-on Display’, which shows time without any click and goes off automatically when it detects you are not wearing the watch. ...

  Xiaomi spin-off smartphone brand POCO on Tuesday launched in India the POCO X3 . The smartphone is the first smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G system-on-chip, which was announced in August. Moreover, the phone features a punch-hole screen of 120Hz refresh rate, 64-megapixel based quad rear camera, 6,000 mAh battery with fast charge support, and stereo speakers. The phone will be in 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB configurations, priced at Rs 16,999, at Rs 18,499 and Rs 19,999, respectively. The Flipkart-exclusive smartphone will be available in shadow gray and cobalt blue colours from September 29. As for the specifications, the POCO X3 sports a 6.67-inch fullHD+ screen of 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The phone boasts dynamic refresh rate switch function, which allows the screen to automatically manage its frame rate from the available 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz depending on the on-screen content requirements. The phone has stereo spea...

  The Redmi 9 Prime is the top model in Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 series . Priced Rs 9,999 onwards, the smartphone boast a screen of the fullHD resolution, has a quad-camera set-up on the back, a big-capacity battery with fast charging support, and P2i dust- and water-resistance coating. These are some features that are hard to find in a smartphone priced under Rs 10,000. So, the Redmi 9 Prime looks like a go-to smartphone in the budget segment. But how does it fare as a complete product? Let’s find out: Design For a budget smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime has a good build and inspiring design. Made of plastic, the smartphone has a textured back cover that provides good in-hand grip. It feels comfortable to hold and operate, despite a form factor that is wide and tall. The phone’s rear camera module does not protrude much from the frame. Therefore, it does not wobble on flat surfaces, unless you do a pressure touch on the top side of the screen. As for the scree...

  Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Tuesday launched in India its Redmi Smart Band at Rs 1,599. The entry-level health and fitness band is the first one under Redmi product portfolio. The Redmi Smart Band will be available starting September 9 at 1 pm through Xiaomi online portal, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios. “In May 2020, we had announced our aim to expand Redmi India’s portfolio in categories that not only help democratize the market, but also bring an accessible connected ecosystem for the consumers. With the launch of Redmi Smart Band, we are foraying into the wearable market with an aim to make personal fitness tracking accessible to a larger customer base. In today’s extraordinary times, it is important for one to prioritise fitness and wellness. Redmi Smart Band brings with it the functionalities to do just that by covering all possible fitness activities of an individual,” Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Mi India, said in a statement. Read More

  Xiaomi on Monday introduced the Mi Horizon Edition TV series in India. Part of Mi TV 4A product portfolio, the Mi TV Horizon Edition TVs come in 32-inch and 43-inch screen variants with prices starting at Rs 13,499. The 32-inch model will be available on September 11 while the 43-inch model will be available on September 15. Both these TVs will be available across Mi Stores, Mi Studio and select offline stores. "With people consuming more content lately, Mi TV Horizon Edition series aims to bring in a cinema-like experience at home. With the new bezel-less design, we are confident that these TVs will enhance and enrich users' binge-watching experience," Eshwar Nilakantan, Category head for TV at Mi India said in a statement. The new range is powered by 'PatchWall' platform, designed specifically for the Indian consumers. Read More               

  Redmi 9 and Redmi 9 Prime go on sale today at Amazon India and Mi online portal. The Redmi 9 is an entry-level smartphone in the Xiaomi India portfolio. The Redmi 9 Prime , on the other hand, is a feature-rich proposition in budget segment. Both the smartphones feature big capacity battery, large display, multi-optic camera set-up and MediaTek processors. The Redmi 9 Prime comes in 64GB and 128GB internal storage variants, both with 4GB RAM, priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999, respectively. It comes in matte black, space blue, sunrise flare and mint green colours. The Redmi 9 also comes in similar configurations – 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB – priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 9,999, respectively. It comes in carbon black, sporty orange, sky blue colours. The Redmi 9 features Xiaomi’s Aura Iconic Design. It sports a 6.35-inch IPS HD+ display of a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is TÜV Rheinland certified for eye-care protection. The Redmi 9’s back sports a textured design and features a fin...

  Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 9 smartphone in India. It is the third and the most affordable Redmi Note 9 series smartphone — the other two are the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Being an entry-level model in its series, the Redmi Note 9 inherits some of the premium features of its elder siblings but compromises on the features that matter the most in its segment — big-capacity battery with fast charging, quad rear cameras, premium glass build, etc. Even if the Redmi Note 9 seems to tick some of the right boxes, how does it fare as a complete product? Let’s find out: Design The Redmi Note 9 boasts a premium glass built with Gorilla Glass protection on the front and back. Though it has a plastic frame, the phone does not look cheap or feel clumsy to hold and operate. Moreover, be assured of the durability, as the plastic frame is sturdy and does not bend easily. The glass build, however, attracts fingerprints and requires r...

  Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday launched in India the Redmi 9 smartphone . Second in the Redmi 9 series , the smartphone will be available in Carbon Black, Sporty Orange, Sky Blue colours at Xiaomi online portal, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios from August 31. The phone will be available in 64GB and 128GB internal storage variants, both with 4GB RAM, priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 9,999. “With each Redmi device, we are moving closer to making sure technology is available for everyone. The Redmi 8 series has shipped nearly 25 million units globally, which is a testimony to the trust that our consumers have shown in us. With Redmi 9 we want to build upon the legacy of the number series,” said Sneha Tainwala, Redmi India Lead. Read More