Xiaomi Stories April 26
Xiaomi offshoot Pocophone has now officially launched yet another gaming-focused Android – this time in the form of the Poco F4 GT.
Xiaomi Stories April 20
Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market as Q1 2022 numbers drop
The smartphone industry has certainly hit a plateau, and in Q1 2022, numbers are actively dropping. However, despite overall market failings, Samsung and Apple are continuing to eat up the majority of the market.
Xiaomi Stories March 15
Xiaomi’s impressive sales records in recent years have been built upon the back of successful flagship-level devices such as the 12 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra — but which is the better device?
After launching first in China at the end of 2021, the Xiaomi 12 series has now been officially unveiled for global markets.
Xiaomi Stories February 28
Xiaomi has increased its affordable enthusiast Poco lineup options with the launch of the Poco M4 Pro and Poco X4 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi Stories January 26
The affordably focused Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series has now officially launched with the quartet of Android devices touting some impressive camera specs and more.
Xiaomi Stories January 14
Here’s every smartphone confirmed to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip
After Qualcomm announced and detailed the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it didn’t take long for Android OEMs to confirm that they will slap the latest and greatest CPU in their smartphones. Here’s what you need to know.
Xiaomi Stories December 28, 2021
The next generation of Android flagships are on their way, and the Xiaomi 12 series has debuted to lead the way. Here’s what the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X bring to the table.
Xiaomi Stories December 23, 2021
The list of devices touting the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is gaining a new inductee as the Xiaomi 12 is set to launch next week in China.
Xiaomi Stories December 17, 2021
The next wave of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphones is likely to include the upcoming Xiaomi 12, and thanks to leaked renders, we’re getting an idea of what to expect from the flagship.
Xiaomi Stories December 16, 2021
‘Xiaomi TV Stick 4K’ goes official w/ Android TV 11 and the same storage limits as Chromecast
Xiaomi has been a relatively big partner for Google’s Android TV platform for the past few years, and today the company is launching another new streaming stick. The “Xiaomi TV Stick 4K” has Android TV 11 and a mid-range price, and it should go on sale pretty soon.
Xiaomi Stories November 10, 2021
Poco M4 Pro 5G goes official w/ Dimensity 810, 50MP camera setup, more
Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has launched yet another enticing affordable Android phone with the release of the M4 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi Stories September 28, 2021
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick seems to be getting a refresh w/ a bit more Android TV horsepower
Android TV lagged behind when it came to streaming sticks for years, but 2020 finally saw the first options debut. The most notable early adopter was the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, and now the product seems to be getting a 2021 refresh.
Xiaomi Stories September 15, 2021
Xiaomi’s recent surge to second in the global smartphone manufacturer charts has been built upon the back of devices such as the 11T Pro and Mi 11 Ultra — but which is the better device?
Xiaomi has now officially unveiled the 11T Pro and 11 Lite 5G NE, which continues the Mi 11 series without the “Mi” branding.
Xiaomi Stories September 9, 2021
Ahead of the release of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and 11T, the Chinese firm is promising extended support for the upcoming duo with three years of OS updates and a further year of regular security patches.
Xiaomi Stories September 1, 2021
Renders of the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Pro — the first new Xiaomi device to launch without “Mi” branding — have been shared online giving us a glimpse at some of the potential hardware on this affordable flagship Android phone.
Xiaomi Stories August 24, 2021
Xiaomi’s popular “Mi” series smartphones have exploded in popularity over the past few years in global markets, but it seems as though this branding may be sidelined with future releases.
Xiaomi Stories August 10, 2021
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has an under-display camera, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 120W charging
Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
Xiaomi Stories August 6, 2021
Xiaomi took No. 1 slot in global smartphone sales rankings through June 2021
Xiaomi has hit a huge milestone in the firm’s quest to top the global smartphone rankings after surpassing Samsung and Apple in June 2021 sales.
Xiaomi Stories July 23, 2021
Poco F3 GT launches w/ MediaTek Dimensity 1200, physical shoulder triggers, more
Hot on the heels of the OnePlus Nord 2, the Poco F3 GT has launched in India with a package that might turn a few heads.
Xiaomi Stories June 1, 2021
Xiaomi launches 40-inch bezel-free Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition w/ Android TV
Xiaomi has added yet another affordable Android TV set to its growing lineup with the introduction of the terribly named Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition.
Xiaomi Stories May 31, 2021
As our smartphones become more valuable daily tools, charging them has also gotten much faster. A modern flagship phone can easily be charged in full within an hour or so, some considerably quicker. Xiaomi, though, is showing off a new 200W charger that can fully charge a smartphone in under 10 minutes.
Xiaomi Stories May 26, 2021
Xiaomi looks set to be removed from the controversial US trade blacklist after the US Department of Defense deemed the move “appropriate.”
Xiaomi Stories April 27, 2021
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a good phone trapped between two price points and living in the shadow of the excellent Poco F3.
Xiaomi Stories April 20, 2021
As the “main” flagship for Xiaomi in 2021, at least on paper, the Mi 11 Ultra really doesn’t disappoint. No smartphone is used on paper though and how it stacks up is far more nuanced.
Xiaomi Stories April 9, 2021
I think I may have jumped the gun in late 2020 by declaring that the OnePlus Nord might offer price-to-performance perfection because clearly, I hadn’t thought about Xiaomi’s efforts in the mid- to-low-end range. If you want a taste of things often reserved for far more exorbitantly priced devices, then the Poco F3 is an absolute steal.
Xiaomi Stories March 30, 2021
More foldables are coming to market as the tech improves and meets the durability standards the Average Joe needs. Today, Xiaomi is expanding its Mi Mix series to include the Mi Mix Fold, the company’s first foldable that takes inspiration from the Galaxy Fold but carries a $1,500 price.
Xiaomi Stories March 29, 2021
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has now officially been unveiled, with the smartphone taking the Mi 11 DNA and adding in some seriously powerful added internals and camera prowess.
Xiaomi Stories March 24, 2021
Gaming phones still feel very much like an enigma, but we’ve seen more and more options hit the market in recent years. The latest duo to join the growing list comes in the form of the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro.
Xiaomi Stories March 22, 2021
The next Poco-branded flagship smartphone has now arrived with the unveiling of the Poco F3, one of the first smartphones to market with the more affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset.
Xiaomi Stories March 16, 2021
We were enamoured with the Poco X3 NFC; it was a fantastic budget device worthy of the Poco name. However, it looks like the upcoming Poco X3 Pro will take a few design cues from its older, likely more affordable sibling according to some leaked renders.
Xiaomi Stories March 3, 2021
Xiaomi might not be a household name in the US, but the Mi 11 is one such smartphone that really ought to be available in North American markets as an alternative to the similarly solid Galaxy S21 series.
Xiaomi Stories February 8, 2021
After teases and hints, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has now officially launched globally with the flagship device packing in some true powerhouse specifications at an incredibly enticing price point.
Xiaomi Stories February 1, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 set for global launch on February 8
After an official launch in China in late December 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 11 will officially go global on February 8.
Xiaomi Stories January 29, 2021
Xiaomi Air Charge can power up your phone from a distance with what seems like actual magic
Wireless charging is more popular than ever right now, and that’s got more companies looking into ways to improve the tech. Xiaomi today announced its “Mi Air Charge” tech which, somehow, manages to charge your phone and other devices from a long distance.
Xiaomi Stories January 28, 2021
Samsung may still be the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, but according to a new report, Apple dominated the Korean firm in Q4 2020 smartphone sales.
Xiaomi Stories January 26, 2021
In the world of cheap fitness bands, the Xiaomi Mi Band series is arguably the go-to option. According to a new report, the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 may come with an in-built GPS, SpO2 or blood oxygen level sensor, plus support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
Xiaomi Stories January 11, 2021
While Google has banked on Smart Displays in recent years, there aren’t quite as many available as we would have hoped. The latest though is the cutesy Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock, which is set to go on sale in Europe for just €50.
Xiaomi Stories January 7, 2021
The idea that cheap phones are bad has persisted for a long time, but it often isn’t true of every cheap phone — case in point, the Poco M3.
Xiaomi Stories January 5, 2021
The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has now been officially unveiled with the device expanding the ever-growing Mi 10 series, but with the caveat that this device has been made in India.
[Update: Free repairs] Android 11 arrives on Xiaomi Mi A3 but suffers from major issues
The official Android 11 update is now rolling out for the Xiaomi Mi A3 but, as we saw with the Android 10 rollout last year, it’s not without some pretty sizeable issues.
Xiaomi Stories December 28, 2020
With 2021 just a couple of days away, the first smartphone with next year’s flagship chip is going official. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has been announced — here’s what it brings to the table.
Xiaomi Stories December 22, 2020
When Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 888 chipset, they also confirmed a series of Android OEMs that will release devices utilizing the chipset platform. Xiaomi was among the 14 firms touting an upcoming Snapdragon 888-powered device, and they are set to be the first to market with the Mi 11.
Xiaomi Stories November 30, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a heavy decline in the smartphone market this year, but Q3 2020 has seen shipments start to recover according to a new report from Gartner.
Xiaomi Stories November 6, 2020
Xiaomi has added yet another device to their growing lineup of affordable set-top boxes with the addition of the Mi Box 4S Pro.
Xiaomi Stories October 19, 2020
Xiaomi demos 80W wireless charging that can fill 4,000mAh battery in just 19 minutes
Fast-charging tech has become a battleground in recent years as speeds and battery sizes have ballooned. Xiaomi is fighting back against the likes of Oppo and OnePlus with the announcement of more efficient 80W wireless charging that can top up a 4,000mAh cell in just 19 minutes.
Xiaomi Stories October 12, 2020
Samsung expects UWB to be as big as Bluetooth, Xiaomi shows how it improves the smart home
Something you might not know about recent Samsung smartphones such as the Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that they include a special UWB — ultra-wideband — radio. That special signal can let one Samsung phone know where another device using the same tech is. Now, Samsung has announced wider adoption of that tech while Xiaomi is showing us what UWB is capable of.
