Xiaomi Mi 6 rumours: GFXBench leak gives details on two variants of the Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 6 render. Image: Android Headlines

As rumours keep coming in, we are getting excited for Xiaomi’s new flagship smartphone. The Mi 6 has leaked on numerous occasions and now we have an alleged specifications sheet of the upcoming device, courtesy GFXBench.

The device name says Xiaomi Sagit, which could be the codename for the Mi 6. The handset is running on Android 7.1.1 which is nice to see. We can also see the display section pointing to a 5.1-inch dimension with Full-HD resolution. Some of the other specifications have pairs which probably means that two variants of the Mi 6 were benchmarked.

The SoC is an octa-core Qualcomm chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. Clearly it is the Snapdragon 835. However, there are two clock speeds. Which means one of the variants will be clocked at 2.2 GHz while the second one at 2.4 GHz. Xiaomi is known to underclock SoC for its devices and the Mi 6 will get the same treatment. Rest of the specifications point to 4 GB of RAM as well as 6 GB of RAM and for storage we have 64 GB and 128 GB.

As for the camera, there is a 12 MP sensor on the back with 4K video support. On the front there is an 8MP that can also shoot 4K videos.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to launch this month in China as said by CEO Lei Jun.

Publish date: April 10, 2017 12:50 pm| Modified date: April 10, 2017 12:50 pm

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specifications leak via GFXBench, could feature Snapdragon 660 SoC

Xiaomi will be announcing its new flagship smartphone, the Mi 6, this month and we have seen multiple rumours and speculations. However, there is another Xiaomi device that is set to launch soon. The successor to the Mi Max phablet, conveniently called Mi Max 2, was spotted once again. This time the source is a bit more believable.

According to a leaked GFXBench score sheet, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will feature similar dimensions as its predecessor including a 6.4-inch Full-HD (1920×1080) display. There is also the mention of an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.2GHz.

Now the exact model number of the SoC is not confirmed, it does match the specifications of the upcoming Snapdragon 660 which were leaked earlier. The rumoured chip could feature four Cortex A73 CPUs clocked at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex A53 CPUs clocked at 1.9 GHz. It will also be made on a similar 14 nm process along with an Adreno 512 GPU, X10 baseband, two channel LPDDR4X-1866 memory and UFS 2.1 flash memory.

Rest of the specifications include 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage. As for the camera, expect a 12 MP sensor that can record 4K videos and a 5 MP camera on the front.

Previous rumours suggested that the Mi Max 2 would come with up to 6 GB of RAM and even carry a large 5,000 mAh battery. Now that would really make it a ‘Max’ phone.

Publish date: April 10, 2017 10:40 am| Modified date: April 10, 2017 10:40 am

Xiaomi Redmi Note Pro 2 leaks, could get improved dual-pixel AF camera and battery

By tech2 News Staff /  31 Jan 2017 , 18:30

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pro in China last year with a dual-camera setup and an OLED display. The company restricted the handset to its hometown and now it seems that a successor is on its way.

Thanks to a leaked slide, we now have info on what could be the Redmi Pro 2. The smartphone will come with a brushed metal finish at the back and skip the dual-camera for a single lens with improved specs. It will feature a new sensor, the 12MP Sony IMX 362. This is a 1/2.55” sensor with large 1.4µm pixels and Dual Pixel autofocus. On paper it should be better than the 1µm pixels that are on the Mi Note and Mi Mix.

Other features include a larger 4,500mAh battery which is an up from 4,050mAh unit. Expect two storage and RAM variants including one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which could cost CNY 1,800 (Rs 18,000 approx). The other one would be a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which would be the base version priced at CNY 1,600 (Rs 16,000 approx). The pricing sounds better than what it was on the original Redmi Pro which retailed at CNY 2,000 (Rs 20,000 approx) for the 128GB variant. There is no info on the chipset but we are assuming a MediaTek chipset, possibly a new Helio SoC.

Expect more leaks and rumours in the near future, so stay tuned.

This is Xiang Wang, the man who will replace Hugo Barra as CEO of Xiaomi

Image: Mi

By tech2 News Staff /  24 Jan 2017 , 18:37

Xiaomi CEO Hugo Barra quit the company citing health reasons, and has plans to go back to Silicon Valley. Barra was one of the founders of Xiaomi. Barra’s exit comes at a time Xiaomi is trying to adjust its strategy. The company has pulled back from several overseas markets, including Singapore and Brazil, in 2016. It is increasing its offline retail presence and aims to develop artificial intelligence and internet finance as growth areas.

India was the one of the few bright spots on the company’s international growth map last year, and is also where Barra opted to make his final public appearance for the company during a launch event in New Delhi last Thursday. In a letter released to employees earlier this month, Xiaomi Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun said “the worst is over”, referring to the company’s recent struggles to keep up with an ever increasing number of local competitors.

“For Xiaomi to return strongly in 2017 the biggest priority is the China market,” says Nicole Peng, senior analyst at Canalys. Barra’s replacement, senior vice president Xiang Wang, will oversee the company’s global efforts going forward, a spokeswoman confirmed. Formerly the President of Qualcomm’s greater China operation, Xiang joined Xiaomi in 2015 to oversee strategic partnerships. “Given his international experience he’s a very safe pair of hands,” said Peng. “However they are very different types of persons and have a different type of leadership style.”

Xiang is has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, and the Senior Vice President at Xiaomi. Xiang currently leads the Supply Chain and Intellectual Property divisions at Xiaomi. Before joining Xiaomi, Xiang worked for Qualcomm for 13 years from 2002 to 2015. At Qualcomm, Xiang served as VP of Qualcomm CDMA technologies, President of Qualcomm greater China and Senior VP of Qualcomm Incorporated. Prior to working for Qualcomm, Xiang was in key positions at Lucent/Agere and Motorola. He has more than twenty years experience in the semiconductor and communications industries.

With inputs from Reuters

Xiaomi’s new Mi Sports Bluetooth headset are sweatproof offer 7-hours of battery

By Kunal Khullar /  07 Nov 2016 , 14:06

Xiaomi has transformed from just a smartphone maker into a technology brand. From power banks to air purifiers, there is no stopping the Chinese giant. It has just announced a new sports Bluetooth headset with a not so innovative name, the Mi Sports Bluetooth Headset.

The earbuds look very neat and offer a loop so to secure them around your earlobes. Yes, they are connected with a wire so they will be much more secure. In terms of weight they weigh at just 17.8gms and a 110mAh battery which is said to offer 7-hours of battery backup. It comes with Bluetooth 4.1 along with A2DP and it can be paired with up to two devices at the same time.

They are splash resistant with an IPx4 rating so a bit of sweat and light rain will not damage it. The company says that it has the capacity to operate in temperature range of -20°C to 70°C, but we doubt anyone would listen to music at those extreme temperatures.

The Mi Sports Bluetooth headset will come in two colour options, black and white and are priced at 149 CNY which is about Rs 1,500. They will come with five ear tips as well. No word if the company will launch the product in India as of yet.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will include a surprise, says company CEO Lei Jun

A leaked image of the Mi Note 2

By tech2 News Staff /  11 Oct 2016 , 10:41

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to pack a surprise, says CEO Lei Jun while taking to a Chinese publication called ‘Science bacteria’ on toutiao.com. The company is working on several smartphones including Xiaomi Mi 5s, Xiaomi Redmi 4 in addition to Mi Note 2. According to several reports online, the company will launch Mi Note 2 during in October.

Jun did not give any additional details about the surprise and what to expect from the upcoming device. The surprise can do anything to do with the pricing of the smartphone, but Xiaomi is known for the low pricing of the smartphones. It can also do

Xiaomi launches the Mi Box Android TV set-top box for $69

By tech2 News Staff /  04 Oct 2016 , 10:03

Earlier this year we saw Xiaomi partnering with Google to make a standalone device which could convert your TV into an Android TV. The Mi Box seemed to have potential however it never saw a release date, until now. The Chinese giant has finally made Mi Box official which will be heading first to the US with a price of just $69.

This is Xiaomi’s first ever product for the US which first made its appearance earlier this year. While Android TV hasn’t picked up as much as Google’s own Chromecast, it is still quite an intuitive platform. And for those who are concerned, Google Cast as well as Voice Search has been integrated into the Mi Box.

So you can sit back on a comfy couch and cast almost anything from your smartphone to your TV via the Mi Box. You can also do a quick voice search by speaking into the bundled remote, to get results from TV, movies, games and more. Of course you get recommendations and a variety of content including access to the Google Play Store and the plethora of apps.

According to Xiaomi, the Mi Box is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali 450 GPU along with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB eMMC flash. It supports 4K and HDR (High Dynamic Range) with support for 60 frames per second and Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Surround Sound, making it a pretty capable set top box in its range.

Currently India only has Sony selling Android TV based television sets which start at about Rs 50,000, which is quite a price. We are assuming that Xiaomi will take its time if it ever plans to bring the Mi Box to India considering the fact that Android TV not very popular here.