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The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the best smartphone camera I’ve ever used

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has one of the very best cameras I've ever used, but does the rest of the phone stack up to it? We find out in our review.

I just got one of 2024’s most interesting phones. Here are 5 things I can’t wait to try

I'm reviewing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, one of the most interesting phones to come out this year, and these are the five things I can't wait to try with it.

Qualcomm is about to make cheap Android phones better than ever

Qualcomm goes back to an old, but welcome playbook with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. It takes the best of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but lowers the barrier for all.

Chinese Automakers Shocked at Apple’s Decision to Cancel Car Project

Apple's decision to cancel its electric vehicle project has surprised ambitious new Chinese automakers like Xiaomi, the South China Morning

This affordable Android phone puts flagships with poor IP ratings to shame

Redmi is democratizing IP68 rating for water and dust resistance with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G.

Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi just announced a new smartwatch at MWC 2024 — and it has a very unusual (and equally cool) feature you have to see.

Xiaomi Phone Buyer’s Guide

Xiaomi is a Chinese electronics company that is known for its affordable and high-quality smartphones. Xiaomi phones are typically popular among budget-minded consumers and tech enthusiasts alike.As of October 2023, Xiaomi offers a variety of smartphones in different price ranges. Here is an overview of the key devices available from Xiaomi today:Xiaomi 13The Xiaomi 13 is the company’s flagship smartphone for 2023. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 200MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP telemacro sensor.The Xiaomi 13 is a good choice for users who want a powerful and feature-rich smartphone at a competitive price. It is especially well-suited for gamers and mobile photographers.Xiaomi 13 ProThe Xiaomi 13 Pro is a slightly more expensive alternative to the Xiaomi 13. It shares many of the same features as the base model, but it has a slightly larger 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a quad-lens rear camera system with a 200MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP telemacro sensor, and a 5MP periscope telephoto sensor with 50x digital zoom.The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a good choice for users who want the most powerful and feature-rich Xiaomi smartphone available. It is especially well-suited for gamers, mobile photographers, and users who need a smartphone with a powerful zoom camera.Xiaomi 13 UltraThe Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the company’s ultra-premium flagship smartphone for 2023. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also has a quad-lens rear camera system with a 200MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP telemacro sensor, and a 5MP periscope telephoto sensor with 100x digital zoom.The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a good choice for users who want the best possible smartphone camera experience. It is also a good choice for power users who need the most powerful and feature-rich Xiaomi smartphone available.Xiaomi 12S UltraThe Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the company’s flagship smartphone for 2022. It is still a great option for users who want a powerful and feature-rich smartphone at a competitive price. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 48MP periscope telephoto sensor with 120x digital zoom.The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a good choice for users who want a powerful and feature-rich smartphone with a great camera system. It is also a good choice for power users who need the most powerful Xiaomi smartphone available.Who is the target user for each Xiaomi device?Xiaomi 13: Power users, gamers, mobile photographersXiaomi 13 Pro: Power users, gamers, mobile photographers, users who need a smartphone with a powerful zoom cameraXiaomi 13 Ultra: Power users, mobile photographers, users who want the best possible smartphone camera experienceXiaomi 12S Ultra: Power users, gamers, mobile photographers

Xiaomi’s new fitness band costs just $40

Chinese smartphone manufacturer brand Xiaomi is quite famous for its fitness bands, the Smart band is Xiaomi’s most-selling fitness band around the world. Now, Xiaomi introduced its new Smart Band 8 feature-rich fitness band in the market which is a direct successor to the Mi Band 7. Design-wise, the latest band 8 is almost identical to the previous generation but the internals got some notable upgrades. The smart Band 8 retains the same 1.62-inch AMOLED screen with 600 nits of peak brightness and gets a new metallic design that looks attractive and premium. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top, protecting it from accidental falls and scratches. It has over 200+ watch faces, which means you get plenty of options to choose your watch face that matches your style. The fitness-focused smart band supports 150+ sports modes tracks data more efficiently and offers in-detailed insights. The pebble mode is a new addition that lets you attach the band to your shoe buckle. As for health features, Band 8 has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Spo2 monitoring, sleep tracking, and more. It has a big 190mAh battery which easily lasts up to 7 days on a single charge and now it also supports fast charging tech which charges the band within an hour. It is rated at 5 ATM means you can go wild with the fitness band even in wet weather conditions. Despite the major upgrades, Xiaomi hasn’t hiked its pricing. The Xiaomi Band 8 is priced at $40/€39. Xiaomi offers a bunch of different material straps including TPU, leather straps, and metallic midframes for the band 8 which you have to buy separately. The Band 8 is now available for purchase via Xiaomi’s official website and other authorized resellers. 

I want to like this new Android phone, but there’s a big problem with it

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is faced with a legion of really excellent phones against which it has to compete, and as we found out in our review, that's a big problem.

Xiaomi’s newest wearables may make you want to ditch your Apple Watch

Xiaomi has launched two new wearable devices, the Watch 2 Pro and Smart Band 8. Here's a first look at the new smartwatch and fitness band.

Xiaomi introduced a new folding phone- The Mix Fold 3

Xiaomi unveiled its latest Gen 3 foldable smartphone- the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 in China at Xiaomi’s annual event. Just like its predecessor this latest book styled foldable is exclusively limited only to the Chinese markets. So considering it for competition makes no sense but yes the latest foldable do come with notable improvements which worthy of praise. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 stars at ¥8,999 (~$1240/ £980) in China. Powering the Mix Fold 3 foldable phone by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The same chipset found on Honor, Motorola (Razr+ Review), and Samsung’s latest foldable phones. Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is the first foldable smartphone in the segment that features a quad rear camera setup with a 50MP wide lens, 12MP ultrawide lens, 10MP telephoto lens, and 10MP periscope style telephoto shooter. On the front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera. Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 flaunts a stunning 8-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED main display with a 2160 x 1916p resolution and the cover display measures 6.56-inch comes with the same Samsung E6 AMOLED panel with 2,520 x 1080p resolution and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Both displays have 120Hz refresh rate support ensuring a smooth and fluid scrolling experience.Xiaomi achieved remarkable numbers for the Mix Fold 3- when folded, the Mix Fold 3 is just 10.86mm thick. The latest foldable is slimmer than the predecessor which measures 11.2mm, making it the slimmest book-style foldable phone. When it comes it foldable the thickness matters, Currently Honor’s Magic V2 is the only foldable smartphone that has the title of lightest and slimmest book style folding which measures just 9.9mm thick when folded.Xiaomi also upgrades the hinge to achieve the best possible slim design while folding. Moreover, Xiaomi added a new rod structure in the hinge improving durability and flexibility of the foldable phone.  Xiaomi says it’s been tested to withstand 500,000 folds which is 3x more than the Samsung Z Fold 5’s 200,000 folds.It packs a massive 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging support as well as 50W wireless charging. Unfortunately, there’s no IP rating for Mix Fold 3. However, its rival the Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with an IPX8 water resistance rating.

Xiaomi Plans to ‘Catch Up and Beat’ the iPhone Following Mix Fold 3 Announcement

Xiaomi founder and chief executive Lei Jun this week said that the company is using Apple's iPhone as a benchmark

Xiaomi rolls out a new variant of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 12 series smartphone earlier this year in the global markets. The Redmi Note 12 series is comprised of the Redmi  Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G. And now Xiaomi introduced a new variant for the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone. Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G now comes in 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, starting at Rs 28,999 (~$349). The smartphone comes in Stardust Purple, Onyx Black, and Glacier Blue color options. You can purchase the latest variant via Xiaomi’s official website and other retailers. Let’s take a quick look at the specifications of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.Also Read:- Xiaomi Note 12 Pro+ 5G ReviewPowering the Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor based on 6nm architecture coupled with ARM Mali-G68 GPU, up to 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage variant. It runs on Andriod 13 based on MIUI 14 out of the box. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging support. Image- Scott Webster/ AndroidguysFor optics, it features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera joined by 8MP ultrawide sensor and 2MP macro lens and there’s a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+ support. 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 with Leica Quad Cameras to launch in August

A day before yesterday, one of the big players in the foldable market- Samsung unveiled its latest 5th Gen Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 foldable smartphones in the market. Almost every major brand which is in the foldable market announced their latest foldable smartphone and now Chinese leading smartphone company Xiaomi officially announced its latest foldable phone- Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, which will launch in China in August. Regarding its global availability, we can hope that this time Xiaomi will bring the MIX 3 Fold smartphone outside China. Xiaomi teased a poster of its upcoming MIX Foldable 3 smartphone confirming its collaboration with Leica a well-known camera brand. The  Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 will feature a Leica quad camera setup to achieve the best possible results in photography, though camera specs haven’t been revealed yet. Rumors of MIX Fold 3 already surfaced online that suggesting the device will feature a Sony IMX800 primary sensor paired with an ultrawide shooter and telephoto lens with a 3.2x optical zoom, and periscope telephoto lens with 5x zoom.  According to rumors, the MIX Fold 3 will sport an 8.02-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz inner display and a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz cover display. The smartphone is said to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. The device is expected to feature a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging support. That is everything we know so far about the upcoming Xiaomi MIX Fold 3. As time passes more details will emerge, stay tuned with us for the latest updates. 

Xiaomi Pad 6 review: Should you buy it?

If you're after both value and grunt in an Android tablet, it's hard to look away from the Xiaomi Pad

Xiaomi Pad 6 – designed for effective work and more entertainment

Xiaomi has released a new device, the Xiaomi Pad 6 in a bid to ensure that business professionals find multi-tasking easier. At the same time, professionals can enjoy their entertainment any time they deem fit.Xiaomi announced the release, specs and features on its global online platform as this device is meant for the international market.Introducing Xiaomi Pad 6For a quick look, the device features an 11-inch WQHD+, having 2880 x 1800 display. The 309 ppi delivers sharp, clear images. It is powered by Snapdragon 870 which ensures powerful performance throughout the day. The battery is a large 8840mAh which enables the user to quickly switch between open applications.See Also: Xiaomi Pad 6 goes official in IndiaImprove your productivity at workIt is a high performance tablet built meet the needs of professionals who are busy all-round the working week. The MIUI for pad software helps to meet this need. Other good stuffs are the upgraded Xiaomi Pad Smart Pen (2nd Gen), Pad 6keyboard. In case you need to activate small font sizes that are easy to read, the device display’s higher pixel density enables it.Video calls and microphonesXiaomi Pad 6 has a centered ultra-wide front camera with FocusFrame function that automatically adjusts the camera so the user could focus on the middle of the shot. There are four microphones included so that the user’s voice will sound loud enough and significantly reduces background noise in busy locations like airports, cafes, and others.Xiaomi Pad 6 makes entertainment betterThe user can watch videos or join gaming on social media and still view the experience as an entertainment center that offers amazing visual experience. It’s Dolby Vision, DCI-P3 color gamut enables for bright compelling images and the display refresh rate of 144Hz offers fluid gaming experience. Users can also enjoy the Low Blue Light ensures that hours of viewing will not harm the eyes.Price & availabilityXiaomi Pad is available starting today. It is available in three colors of gravity gray, gold and mist blue. The 6GB+128GB price starts from EUR 399, while the 8GB+128GB starts from EUR 429. However, the 8GB+256GB starts from EUR 449.