Xiaomi Stories November 7
Thanks to a series of design renders, we’re getting our first look at a minor redesign for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro.
Xiaomi Stories November 2
The idea of ditching a DSLR or mirrorless camera in favor of your smartphone is something many have dreamed of. Chinese smartphone firm Xiaomi has taken things a step further with the 12S Ultra Concept, which fuses detachable lenses and the firm’s most impressive smartphone to date.
Xiaomi Stories October 4
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the 12T and 12T Pro with the latter packing one of the first 200-megapixel camera setups on a flagship smartphone alongside other impressive hardware.
Xiaomi Stories September 21
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro brings with it a clever new way to not only disguise the selfie camera and facial recognition cutouts, but actually make that space useful to the UI. “Dynamic Island” certainly has the attention of many, and it seems some Android manufacturers have plans to make their own version of the feature.
Xiaomi Stories August 17
Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 13 beta for Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro
Android 13 may have just released a couple of days ago for Pixel smartphones, but it seems it won’t be too long before other brands launch the update. Today, Xiaomi has launched its Android 13 beta.
Xiaomi Stories July 15
Google Assistant smart speakers often only serve a couple of key purposes – to accept commands and play music. With Xiaomi’s new Google Assistant smart speaker, you also get the power to control your TV and other electronics through an IR transmitter.
Xiaomi Stories July 9
Xiaomi 12 Lite packs 108MP camera, 67W fast charging, 120Hz display from $400
The Xiaomi 12 Lite just went official for international markets, bringing with it an affordable price, a high-resolution camera, and more.
Xiaomi Stories July 5
Xiaomi today launched its latest flagship Android smartphone in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, but this one is exclusive to the Chinese market.
Xiaomi Stories June 23
The Poco F3 was easily one of the best Android phones of 2021, but now Xiaomi has followed up with the Poco F4. What’s new, and is it worth the upgrade over one of the best budget flagship devices in recent years?
Xiaomi’s affordable Pocophone lineup has expanded with the official launch of the Poco F4, which offers a few minor upgrades over its predecessor in an updated chassis.
Xiaomi Stories June 21
Few wearables beyond the Apple Watch have taken the market quite like the Xiaomi Mi Band series. A mixture of price, battery, form and function combine to ensure that the Mi Band 7 remains Xiaomi’s best budget product for yet another year.
Xiaomi Stories June 13
Xiaomi has expanded its growing Android TV set-top box lineup with the addition of the Mi Box 4S Max, which offers sizeable storage and RAM upgrades over its rivals.
Xiaomi Stories June 7
A series of Xiaomi 12 Ultra renders has given us a glimpse of the upcoming ultra-flagship that looks to overhaul the camera system once again.
Xiaomi Stories May 30
Today Xiaomi announced its very first set of Amazon Fire TV smart TVs, with a trio of options hitting the market. It’s now the second Google partner for Android TV OS to adopt the Fire TV platform in under a month.
Xiaomi Stories May 25
After teasing the slimline wearable, Xiaomi has now officially launched the Mi Band 7 in China, and it touts some notable improvements over its sub-$50 predecessor.
Xiaomi Stories May 23
Xiaomi Mi Band 7 design teased w/ China launch coming May 24
Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch date.
Xiaomi has signed a “long-term strategic partnership” with camera and camera lens manufacturer Leica in a bid to improve and boost camera performance on upcoming flagship smartphones.
Xiaomi Stories May 20
Xiaomi, one of the biggest phone manufacturers in China, wants to prevent APKs from being extracted from Android devices, but thankfully Google disagrees with the idea.
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.
