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The Redmi Note 9 5G comes in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G released packing a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset and a 60 Hz display

The Redmi Note 9 5G is here and with MediaTek's Dimensity 800U SoC. The budget handset also offers up to 8 GB of RAM, a 5,000 mAh battery and four cameras. The Redmi Note 9 5G starts at CNY 1,299 (~US$197), although it is unknown ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 19:21

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G features a 120 Hz display and a Snapdragon 750G chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G launched from ~US$243 with a 108 MP HM2 camera and a 120 Hz display

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, its latest and greatest Redmi Note 9 series handset. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 750G, up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of s...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 19:16

The Redmi Watch has just been launched in China

Redmi Watch: Xiaomi's first-ever Redmi-branded smartwatch launched for US$45

The first-ever Redmi smartwatch is finally here. Dubbed as the Redmi Watch, it comes with a 1.4-inch display, a heart rate sensor, various pre-installed fitness modes, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. It costs CNY 299 (US$45) and is expecte...

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Nov 2020 18:22

The alleged live image of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro reveals a curved display. (Image source: @techdroider - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro quad-curve screen and huge main camera lens feature in supposed leaked render and live photo

Parts of the front and rear of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro have supposedly been revealed in a leaked render and separate live photo. The purported render of the Mi 11 Pro shows a huge main camera lens for the flagship device whi...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Nov 2020 11:11

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition has an imitator, and it sells for ~US$5. (Image source: Weibo)

Someone is selling a knock-off OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition case for ~US$5

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition may be a limited run smartphone, but a knock-off case modelled on its design is not. The case sells for CNY 30 (~US$5) too, making it more affordable than picking up the Special Editio...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 01:03

The Mi 10T Pro will be available for 33% off from tomorrow. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro price cut by a third in Black Friday sales

Xiaomi may have only recently-announced the Mi 10T Pro, but it has already slashed its price for Black Friday. Starting from tomorrow, the Mi 10T Pro will be available on Amazon for a two-thirds of its launch price. Only the 8 GB ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 20:20

Xiaomi will unveil its new Redmi Note 9 devices tomorrow. (Image source: Weibo)

Leaked Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G series photos confirm specifications, including a 108 MP camera

Xiaomi will unveil at least the Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G tomorrow, but photos of the devices and their packaging has already leaked online. Apparently, both devices will have a 6,000 mAh battery, while the Redmi Not...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 20:12

The Umidigi Urun is a simple smartwatch that retails for US$46.99 and has plenty of features. (Image source: Umidigi)

Umidigi Urun: Budget smartwatch with GPS and a 1.1-inch display is now orderable for US$46.99

The Urun is a new smartwatch from Umidigi, and one that is available for US$46.99. The budget smartwatch comes with a built-in GPS module, a 1.1-inch round display, a 24/7 heart rate monitor and blood oxygen monitoring, too. The U...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 18:22

The new global update for the Redmi Note 8 contains MIUI 11 and Android 9.0 Pie. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 receives a bizarre new update

Xiaomi only issued a new MIUI 12 update for the global version of the Redmi Note 8 yesterday, but the company has now released another build. This time, the new update is based on MIUI 11 and Android 9.0 Pie, just to confuse matte...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 18:16

The Poco M3 will be the last device from the company with input from Xiaomi

The Poco M3 is now here, and it marks the end of the company's involvement with Xiaomi. As expected, the Poco M3 has a 6.53-inch display, a Snapdragon 662 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 6,000 mAh battery. The device starts at US$129...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 18:11

An up-to-date OPPO Reno render. (Source: HT Tech)

OPPO's Reno 5 Pro will launch with the Dimensity 1000+ processor: new leak

A new device from OPPO has surfaced on Geekbench 5 running on MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 1000+ SoC. This has led to speculation that the phone in question is the Reno 5 Pro. Meanwhile, its vanilla variant is rumored to exhibit ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 15:36

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received its November security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update containing the November 2020 security patch. V11.0.17.0.QDIMIXM can be downloaded now as an OTA upgrade, or as recovery and fastboot ROMs.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 14:59

An early Note 9 5G leak. (Source: TENAA)

A possible Redmi Note 9 5G leaks onto Geekbench ahead of its launch

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 9 5G series will launch on November 26, 2020. Prior to this, however, a new device from this OEM thought to be the new line's base model has appeared on Geekbench. It seems to have the phon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2020 23:50

V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global Redmi Note 8 handsets onto MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 receives a fixed global MIUI 12 update that also contains the November security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new global MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8. V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global handsets onto MIUI 12 while upgrading them to the November 2020 security patch. The update will be a 2.1 GB download for...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:16

Xiaomi is now pushing Android 11 to the global edition of the Mi 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 update arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 10 with an equivalent upgrade for the Redmi K30 5G in tow

The global version of the Mi 10 has started receiving Android 11, making it one of the first devices outside of China to do so. The Redmi K30 5G is also now eligible for Android 11 courtesy of V12.1.1.0.RGICNXM.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:07

Even the grandly named Mi 10 Ultra makes do with a FHD+ display. (Source: Xiaomi)

Latest MIUI 12 code lends credence to reports of a QHD+ display on the Mi 11 Pro

Recent reports claimed that Xiaomi has planned a QHD+ display for its next flagship device, the Mi 11 Pro. New information in the form of MIUI 12 code has further lent credence to those claims, and it appears that Xiaomi is, indee...

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2020 14:21

Xiaomi's boss Lei Jun might have something special to share at the Snapdragon Summit 2020. (Image source: The Korea Herald)

Xiaomi Mi 11 could join the Snapdragon 875 as the stars of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

It’s possible the Xiaomi Mi 11 might get officially announced at the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020, as it has been reported that the Chinese company’s CEO, Lei Jun, will be in attendance. As the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Nov 2020 11:54

A render based on OPPO's new design. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a phone with a round pop-up selfie camera

The first few OPPO Reno-series phones had some of the most innovative pop-up front-facing cameras out there, as they rose from the top of the phone in a wedge. Now, it seems the OEM has taken this idea even further with a new, sem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2020 00:05

The Mate X2 will come in at least two versions. (Image source: Huawei & Notebookcheck)

The Huawei Mate X2 visits the TENAA - Kirin 9000 chipset likely in line for 5G foldable smartphone

The successor to the Mate Xs has reared its head again, this time at the TENAA. Two models have been certified with the TENAA, both with dual-SIM connectivity and 66 W fast-charging. The Mate X2 has been listed as a 5G device too,...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 23:47

The P50 series will be the last smartphones to use Huawei's Kirin 9000 processors. (Image source: Soyacincau)

The Huawei P50 series will be available in limited quantities because of the scarcity of the Kirin 9000 chipset

Huawei plans to use the Kirin 9000 chipset for the upcoming P50 series, according to a new report. We first saw the 5 nm chipset on the likes of the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro, but Huawei will be forced to use it again because of ong...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 21:19

The Redmi Watch may resemble the Xiaomi Mi Watch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to launch Redmi Watch on November 26 alongside the Redmi Note 9 series

This week will be a busy one for Xiaomi, with the launch of the Poco M3 and new Redmi Note 9 series devices scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. However, the company has hinted that more 'smart things' will be arrivin...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:31

Alleged Honor V40 and Huawei Nova 8 rear camera schematics. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak puts the prospect of a Kirin 9000-powered Honor V40 flagship in doubt

Despite the recent shake-up in ownership at Honor, tipsters still expect the launch of V40 smartphones from the company sometime soon. However, this line's most premium variant may now not run on the Huawei Mate 40's Kirin 9000 as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 18:22

The new Redmi Note 9 series will arrive on November 26 at 20:00 China Standard Time. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will launch with a 108 MP camera, a 120 Hz display and a 3.5 mm headphone jack

Xiaomi is bringing a 108 MP camera to its Redmi series of smartphones. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will be the first Redmi device to possess a camera with over 100 MP, which will also have a Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 120 Hz display, a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 17:53

The Redmi Note 8 Pro looks set to get Android 11 after all. (Source: AndroidPit)

New Xiaomi Android 11 roadmap reveals that the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 duo may receive the update after all

While previous information heavily indicated that the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, and Redmi Note 8T would not be eligible for Android 11, a new report leans towards the contrary. Apparently, the three phones are set to get And...

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2020 14:20

Only 19 devices will receive EMUI 11 across nine regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei announces EMUI 11 upgrade plans for nine regions

Huawei has outlined its EMUI 11 upgrade plans in nine regions. Only nineteen devices will be eligible to receive EMUI 11, but most must wait until a vague Q1 2021 before Huawei's latest OS arrives. There is no word on Android 11 a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 13:34

The Poco M3 will feature a 'SUPER TRIPLE CAMERA', among other things. (Image source: Poco)

Xiaomi confirms multiple Poco M3 specifications ahead of November 24 release

The release of the Poco M3 is almost upon us, but Xiaomi could not wait to divulge key specifications about its next smartphone. The company has left nothing to the imagination of its Cyberpunk 2077-inspired smartphone, raising th...

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 13:29

Xiaomi used pop-up cameras in the Poco F2 Pro and Mi 9T Pro/Redmi K20 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi/GSMArena - edited)

Xiaomi foldable smartphone patent packs a pop-up selfie camera to allow for a full-screen tablet display

A new Xiaomi smartphone patent has been shared depicting a foldable device that utilizes a pop-up solution for the front-facing camera. This allows for a full-screen tablet mode that is left unblemished by the presence of a selfie...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Nov 2020 12:15

A BOE AMQLED display. (Source: Wiley Online Library)

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

BOE has announced that it has made active-matrix quantum dot light-emitting diode (or AMQLED) technology 4K and TV-sized for the first time. This emerging display standard is based on quantum dots, as is QLED, but does not require...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2020 18:27

The OnePlus 9 Pro offers a mix of the OnePus 8 Pro and 8T's design. (Image Source: OnLeaks on Voice)

OnePlus 9 Pro renders indicate a mix of 8 Pro and 8T designs, slated for a March 2021 launch

New renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro indicate that the smartphone will feature a mix of the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T designs with a punch-hole selfie camera at the top-left corner and a curved display. The rear camera mount is now...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Nov 2020 22:26

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a quad-camera system with a 64 MP main lens. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro obtains new MIUI 12 beta global stable update

A new MIUI 12 update has started being pushed out to random users of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The firmware build, which is in a beta stable status, is for the Global variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. If the testing phase is successful...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2020 22:21

The OPPO X 2021 apparently in the wild. (Source: Twitter)

A working OPPO X 2021 unit is seen in the wild, along with its alleged durability rating

OPPO teased a new kind of phone at its latest developer conference: one with an extending, rollable OLED display. This device was reportedly showcased by an engineer from this OEM after the show. This employee asserts that the X 2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2020 22:11

The new Lenovo device could be a successor to the Lemon 3 or the K5 Note. (Image source: Lenovo/GSMArena - edited)

Lenovo K6 Note or Lenovo Lemon revival coming soon to cross swords with the Redmi Note 9

Lenovo has been trolling Xiaomi on social media by taking a subtle stab at the current marketing of the upcoming Redmi Note 9 smartphones for the Chinese market. It appears Lenovo has something planned to take the shine off the Re...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2020 11:02

The new Redmi Note 9 series will launch on November 16. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms November 26 launch for new Redmi Note 9 smartphones

The Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G are almost here. Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will unveil new Redmi Note 9 devices on November 26. The trio are expected to feature the Snapdragon 750G and Dimensity...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 19:57

A fixed build for the Redmi Note 8 is supposedly ready for distribution. (Image source: Xiaomi)

A fixed global MIUI 12 update for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is ready and may arrive before December

Xiaomi has finalised a fixed MIUI 12 update for the global version of the Redmi Note 8, according to a new report. The new update will be called V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM, and is now thought to be arriving before the end of the month.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 19:50

The OnePlus Nord N100 offers more than the official specification sheet claims it does. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord N100 actually has a 90 Hz display

The Nord N100 may be dead on arrival thanks to OnePlus' woeful software support, but the budget smartphone does have a trick up its sleeve. While OnePlus markets it with a 60 Hz IPS display, the Nord N100 actually supports a 90 Hz...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 18:41

The MateStation B515 will only be available in China, for the time being. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the MateStation B515 with AMD Ryzen processors

The MateStation B515 is here, but not with Huawei's in-house processor, as was expected. Instead, the B515 comes with a choice of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G or Ryzen 7 4700G. A 23.8-inch IPS monitor and a keyboard will come bundled wit...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 18:38

The P20 and P20 Pro are receiving new updates in Europe. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro receive a new update promising system improvements

Huawei has released a new update to the P20 and P20 Pro. The update, which is rolling out in Europe, contains system stability improvements. Neither device are ever likely to receive EMUI 10.1 or EMUI 11, though.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 15:26

The Redmi K30 Pro and POCO F2 Pro are some of the first Xiaomi devices to receive Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Mi 10 Pro receive Android 11 updates

Xiaomi has now moved onto bringing its devices onto Android 11, having already upgraded most of them to MIUI 12. The Redmi K30 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Mi 10 Pro are some of the first handsets to receive Android 11, although those out...

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 15:20

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S receive a new MIUI 12 update

Xiaomi has begun upgrading the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S to MIUI 12 in India. V12.0.1.0.QFGINXM will arrive as an OTA, but the recovery ROM can be downloaded manually now.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 13:52

Rumor | Huawei has its own ARM-based PC in the works - but this one works with standard components

Huawei is now said to be about to mimic Apple in launching a PC with its own in-house ARM CPU. However, this putative desktop can also apparently support DDR4-2400 RAM, M.2 SSDs and PCIe 3.0 expansion. These internals may be house...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2020 22:34

The new "Ultimate" Axon 20 5G. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE reveals 4G and Extreme versions of the under-display-cam Axon 20 5G

ZTE was first to the under-display selfie camera with the launch of its Axon 20 5G smartphone earlier in 2020. Now, it has teased an "Extreme" variant of the same device, although how it earns this moniker is not clear at present....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2020 21:32

High-refresh rate displays will be coming to all Redmi K40 models, apparently. (Image source: Xiaomi)

All Xiaomi Redmi K40 models will have high refresh rate displays and fast-charging capabilities

Xiaomi has released eight Redmi K30 series devices this year with a variety of display types. The Chinese company has used everything from 60 Hz AMOLED screens to 144 Hz LCDs, but all Redmi K40 handsets should have high-refresh-ra...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 21:21

Xiaomi's Mi Friday deals will run until November 29. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Prices of the Xiaomi Redmi 9, Redmi Note 8 Pro and POCO F2 Pro slashed in Mi Friday deals

Xiaomi is running its Mi Friday deals until November 29, and it is offering plenty of tasty morsels for smartphone fans. From tomorrow, the Redmi 9 will be cut to £99, while the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be available for just £129. Th...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 21:05

The Poco M3 will be available in three colours. (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Poco M3 design and specifications leak ahead of November 24 launch, but it may be another Xiaomi re-brand

Poco has confirmed that the M3 will be its next smartphone to receive a global launch, and one which will occur on November 24. The design and specifications of the device have already leaked though, and may be another Xiaomi re-b...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 19:08

Realme 7 5G launched in Europe with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 120Hz display, and more

The 5G version of the Realme 7 —the Realme 7 5G— has been launched in Europe. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, four rear cameras, a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel clocked at 120Hz, and a 5,000mAh ba...

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Nov 2020 13:40

OnePlus is planning to add seven new features to OxygenOS. (Image source: Li Yan)

OnePlus announces seven new features that will be making their way to OxygenOS

OnePlus has finalised some of the changes that it will be adding to OxygenOS. The new features have been whittled to seven from thousands of community suggestions, and include a proper dark mode, not a dark grey mode as is current...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 13:14

The Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have both been major best-sellers. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note sales top 140 million thanks to the enduring popularity of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8

Redmi has been celebrating the news that the total amount of Redmi Note smartphones sold around the world has now topped 140 million units. The lasting popularity of devices such as the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 has assisted t...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Nov 2020 11:49

The Xiaomi Mibro Air costs as little as US$29.99 on Banggood. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mibro Air: Xiaomi's latest smartwatch is now available for a bargain price

The Xiaomi Mibro Air offers a 1.28-inch display, a heart rate sensor, IP68 certification and up to 25 days of battery life - all for US$29.99. The smartwatch includes 12 sports modes and has a digital crown, too.

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2020 23:59

Fan-made Xiaomi Mi 11 concept image with full-screen display. (Image source: Easy Access Tech)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro teams up with MIUI 12 for advanced screen-viewing technology as tipster also leaks impressive camera details

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro flagship smartphone will apparently utilize MIUI 12 firmware to deliver users with a top-notch screen-viewing experience according to a noted leaker. On top of that, it appears the Pro model of the upcoming Mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Nov 2020 22:25

EMUI 11 may only reach 14 devices by March 2021. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei may only update 14 devices to EMUI 11 by March 2021

Huawei is set to upgrade only 14 devices to EMUI 11, according to a new report. Citing official confirmation from Huawei, it will apparently take the Chinese company until March 2021 before it finishes the rollout. Devices like th...

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2020 18:23