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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is the first phone with Snapdragon 780G, an LTE-only version also arrives

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 07:35 AM PDT

Alongside its most premium phone yet Xiaomi also had a couple of exciting mid-rangers to announce today. The Mi 11 Lite 5G is officially the first smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G chipset, while its 4G variant will pack a Snapdragon 732G chip. The new Mi 11 Lite 5G is said to be Xiaomi's most affordable 5G smartphone for the global market. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite • Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Otherwise the two Mi 11 Lites are essentially identical beyond the chipset. The screen in both cases is a 6.55" AMOLED of FullHD+ resolution with a single punch hole in the top left corner....

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra brings massive camera sensors and two screens, Mi 11i also announced

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 07:16 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is truly deserving of its superlative name. It's hard to pick which is the the phone's greatest strength, but it may well be the camera. The Mi 11 Ultra will be available globally, as will this other Snapdragon 888-powered phone – the Xiaomi Mi 11i (which is the global version of the Redmi K40 Pro+). Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra The massive Samsung GN2 sensor makes its debut with the Mi 11 Ultra. At 1/1.12" it is the largest sensor ever used in a mass market phone and it has some of the largest pixels we've seen in recent years – 1.4µm before anyone even mentions the...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro debuts with Snapdragon 888 and Samsung’s GN2 50MP sensor

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 06:52 AM PDT

Xiaomi kicked off its Mega launch event in China earlier today and the first device to be announced on stage was the Mi 11 Pro. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun described the phone as the "King of Android" and it certainly boasts some top-notch specs. The front is dominated by a 6.81-inch quad curved AMOLED display QHD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. The panel is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus and comes with a pre-applied quad curved screen protector. The Mi 11 Pro also boasts dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and packs a tiny punch-hole cutout for the...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra climbs to the top of DxOMark's camera chart, review still in progress

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 06:30 AM PDT

The smartphone camera chart of DxOMark has a new king – the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. It outscored the previous top leader (Huawei Mate 40 Pro+) by 4 points. With a total score of 143 points, the new flagship also beats its predecessor, the Mi 10 Ultra, by 10 points. The DxOMark team has finished the test procedures and rated all test cases. However, the team didn't have time to finish writing the review, so that will be published later on. For now we can look at the score breakdown. The Mi 11 Ultra beats the Mate 40 Pro+ across the board. It was awarded 148 points for stills, 100 for...

Caviar customizes iPhone 12 Pro (Max) with designs inspired by Mortal Kombat characters

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:35 AM PDT

There's a new Mortal Combat movie on the way, it will hit theaters and HBO Max on April 16. This inspired Caviar to create a trio of customized iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max phones based on three characters from the movie and the game that it is based on. First up is one of the most recognizable characters of the series, Scorpion. The back features Scorpion's signature weapon, made out of strong titanium and covered with gold-colored PVD coating. There are also decorative inserts made out of fiberglass (G-10 laminate) and epoxy resin. Caviar's iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max styled after...

iQOO Z3 Pro to debut with Snapdragon 780G chipset

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 03:47 AM PDT

Last week we saw the debut of iQOO's Z3 with its 120Hz display, Snapdragon 768G chipset and 55W charging. According to Chinses tipster Arsenal we're also in for a Pro model and it's expected to debut with Qualcomm's new Snapdrgaon 780G chipset and a 144Hz IPS LCD. iQOO Z3 Pro rumored specs The new leak does not disclose any additional information about the Z3 Pro. We already know the Z3 sells for CNY 1,700 ($260) so we can safely assume the Pro model will go for around the CNY 2,000 mark. We'll keep you posted on any new developments surrounding the iQOO Z3 Pro. Source (in...

Watch the Xiaomi Mega Launch 2021 event live here

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 03:00 AM PDT

Xiaomi introduced the Mi 11 smartphone in the final days of 2020, but the flagship lineup is a long way from being complete. Today we expect the rest of the family to be introduced at the event aptly dubbed mega launch, and scheduled to begin at 11:30 GMT. The online event will be live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Xiaomi's own channels, and we've provided an embedded video for everyone to enjoy. The global event is probably going to be the welcoming stage for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagships, as well as the Mi 11 Lite in 4G and 5G configurations. We will also see a Mi...

Oppo brings Find X3 Pro in new Cosmic Mocha color

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:41 AM PDT

The Find X3 Pro from Oppo debuted earlier this month and instantly grabbed our attention with its sleek design, top-notch specs and unique microscope camera. So far the X3 Pro was available in three colors: Gloss Black, Blue and White, all featuring a glass back, but now Oppo has released a fourth option in China dubbed Cosmic Mocha. Oppo Find X3 Pro in Cosmic Mocha The interesting bit here is that Oppo went with a vegan leather back just like last year's Orange leather Find X2 Pro model. The new color is only available in the 12GB/256GB trim which is listed at CNY 5,999 ($915)...

Meizu 18 series is now available for overseas shipping

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:50 AM PDT

Meizu introduced its 18 series at the beginning of March, but back then the company said nothing about global availability. Now it has suddenly decided to start selling the devices online through AliExpress, and the prices start from $819. Both the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro are available with Flyme 9 out of the box, but the listing also says "China Version" and not "Global Version", strongly suggesting there is no Google Mobile Services on these flagships. The Meizu 18 has three versions. The most affordable $819 units come in Purple with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. For just $50...

Realme GT Neo appears on Geekbench ahead of March 31 launch, Realme V13 leaks extensively

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:20 PM PDT

Realme is having an event on March 31, and we expect to see the Realme GT Neo get unveiled. The phone will have a Dimensity 1200 chipset, and thanks to a Geekbench listing, we also know to expect 12GB RAM on at least one of its versions. Meanwhile, leaksters on Chinese social media claim there will be one more phone at the event, and it will be called Realme V13 5G. Realme GT Neo on Geekbench The new V series smartphone will run on Dimensity 700 5G chipset, built on the 7nm process. It is the same chip as in the Realme V11, but the V13 will have four cameras on the back and a...

Top 10 trending phones of week 12

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:31 PM PDT

With close to two dozen new announcements it's hardly a surprise that our trending chart is totally different from what we saw last week. The Poco F3 emerged as our new leader, edging out the Redmi Note 10 Pro, while the OnePlus 9 Pro completed the podium. The three were separated by a few thousand hits in what was the closest three-way race in the past few years. In fact the first and eight place were less than 90,000 pageviews apart over the course of the week. The Poco X3 Pro ended up fourth with the India-exclusive OnePlus 9R completing the upper half of the chart. The Samsung...

Hot take: OnePlus 9 series

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 04:01 PM PDT

The new OnePlus 9 family is here and this time around, it's even bigger with an R model joining the vanilla and Pro. Granted, it's availability is limited, but it may be big in what is quickly becoming the company's biggest market. There was a slight price increase but also an exciting partnership with Hasselblad and its $150 million overall investment in its camera R&D. Our early thoughts on the lineup follow. Camera is better, but not quite up there with the best We were lucky enough to get the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro early and complete their reviews. The overall camera quality has...

Week 12 in review: Poco duo, OnePlus 9 series, Realme 8 and vivo X60 debut

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 01:33 PM PDT

Week 12 of 2021 was one of the most action-packed in recent memory with two dozen smartphone announcement and a bunch of spicy leaks. Poco brought its F3 flagship and X3 Pro mid-ranger, while OnePlus announced its most numerous flagship line to date with the 9R, 9 and 9 Pro. Realme had its own announcement for the 8 series, while vivo started the global rollout of its X60 series. Black Shark 4 series went official as well as the Motorola G50 and G100, while Qualcomm debuted a new platform - the 780G - combining upper mid-range performance with flaghsip modem. The final major...

Flashback: Xiaomi Mi Mix made jaws drop with its near bezel-less design

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:07 AM PDT

Half a decade later the Xiaomi Mi Mix is still one of our favorite devices. Its near bezel-less design made it look futuristic and it was practical too, fitting a huge 6.4" display. The attention-grabbing Mix introduced several new things to the smartphone world. The Xiaomi Mi Mix was a stunner However, the design wasn't one of them, even though it is its most recognizable feature. It wasn't new – this layout first appeared on the Sharp Aquos Crystal a couple of years earlier, complete with moving the selfie camera to the thick bottom bezel. This was a time before notches and...
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