Beginning of Xiaomi Mi Series Evolution | Mi 8

With the Xiaomi Mi 8, a major change in design has begun in Xiaomi’s flagship models. The design lines of the previous model, the Mi 6, were quite ordinary. the 16:9 screen no longer satisfied the users. The Xiaomi Mi 8 had a dual camera setup positioned upright on the back, offering an unbeatable experience with a much larger screen compared to its predecessor. The Xiaomi Mi 8’s screen is 6.21 inches, growing 1.06 inches relative to the Mi 6. It is also Xiaomi’s first flagship model with a notch. The front and back design of the Mi 8 was largely similar to the iPhone X.

Xiaomi Mi 8 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. RAM/Storage options have big differences compared to Mi 6. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is available in 4 variants, including 6/64, 6/128, 8/128 and 6/256 GB. The Mi 6 has 4/64, 6/64 and 6/128 GB of RAM/storage options. With the new model, the RAM upper limit in the variants reached 8 GB and the storage upper limit reached 256 GB.
The Mi 8 is quite similar to its predecessor when it comes to battery and charging speed. The battery capacity is only 50 mAh higher than the Mi 6’s 3350 mAh battery. It does not have any novelty in charging power, it charges with 18W.

Xiaomi Mi 9 | First model to use under-display fingerprint scanner

The Xiaomi Mi 9 was introduced in February 2019 and went on sale 1 months later. This model has a much longer screen, better camera setup and better material quality than the Mi 8. The 6.39-inch FHD Super AMOLED display with a 19:5:9 ratio adopted the water drop notch form instead of the large notch on the Mi 8. The rear side has more oval edges and the number of rear cameras has been increased to three.

The camera resolution increased by 4 times to 48 MP. Using the Sony IMX 586 camera sensor, the Mi 9’s day and night shooting performance is much better than its predecessor. This model comes with an ultrawide camera sensor. The new camera sensor allowed you to shoot wide-angle shots of 117 degrees. There were no improvements to the telephoto camera sensor. On the hardware side, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 platform.

The biggest difference of this chipset from Snapdragon 845 was that it was switched to 7nm and offered much higher graphics performance. This model, introduced by Xiaomi in 2019, has 5 different RAM / storage options: 6/64, 8/64, 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 GB. The battery capacity is 3300mAh, down 100mAh from its predecessor. However, this model charges much faster than the Mi 8. Mi 8’s 18W charging power has been replaced by 27W. In addition, the wireless charging feature started to be used with the Mi 9 series. Xiaomi Mi 9 supports 20W wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 & Mi 10 Pro | More elegant than predecessor

With the Xiaomi Mi 10 series introduced in 2020, the global sale of Pro models started. Xiaomi Mi 9 has a Pro model, but it was only sold in China. Xiaomi Mi 10 is a model that successfully covers the shortcomings of Mi 9. The screen reached 6.67 inches with Mi 10 and switched to curved design. The notch form was replaced by a hole. Moreover, the High refresh rate was offered for the first time with the Mi 10 series. The device with a 90Hz refresh rate is much smoother than the previous model.

The number of rear cameras increased to 4 with the Mi 10 series. Mi 9 has a telephoto sensor while Mi 10 does not. The resolution of the main camera has increased from 48MP to 108MP. In addition, the performance of wide-angle shots has been improved and macro shots are possible with the new sensor.
With the Mi 10 series, there has been a big increase in video quality. With the support of OIS, the shakes in video recordings have been greatly reduced and the maximum resolution has been increased to 8K.

On the battery side, after the Mi 9 with a low battery with a capacity of 3300mAh, the large 4780mAh battery of the Mi 10 attracted great attention from users. The charging power has increased to 30W both wired and wirelessly. In addition, the 5W reverse charging function has been added. Using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 platform, the Mi 10 family got 5G support with this chipset. Mi 10 model has 8/128 GB, 6/256, 8/256 and 12/256 GB RAM/storage options while Mi 10 Pro has 8/256, 12/256 and 12/512 GB variants.

The Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 are quite similar models, but the camera setup of the Mi 10 Pro is much more advanced. Mi 10 Pro has two telephoto sensors instead of macro and depth sensors. Mi 10 Pro’s first telephoto sensor has 3.7x optical zoom and 5x hybrid zoom capabilities, while the second telephoto sensor can do up to 2x optical zoom.

Xiaomi Mi 11 & Mi 11 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi 11 family, introduced in January, has much simpler and more elegant design lines compared to the previous generation. The new models are much thinner and have a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the Mi 10 family. Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro are equipped with 6.81 inches AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Mi 11 Pro also supports Dolby Vision feature compared to the standard model. The screen resolution has been upgraded FHD to QHD.

On the hardware side, these models using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G platform are powered by the Adreno 660 graphics unit and use the UFS 3.1 storage standard. Mi 11 has 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 variants while Mi 11 Pro lacks 6/128 GB variant.

With the Mi 11 series, the triple rear camera setup was started again. The standard Mi 11 model has a 108MP OIS-supported main camera, a 13MP resolution 123-degree ultrawide secondary camera and a 5MP macro camera sensor. On the other hand, The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro features a main camera sensor with 50MP resolution, an OIS-supported 8MP periscope telephoto camera sensor and an ultrawide camera sensor with 13MP resolution.

The front camera has a resolution of 20MP, since the Mi 9 series, but with this series, 60FPS video recording at 1080p was offered with the front camera. On the battery and charging side, there are big differences compared to the previous model. The standard Mi 11 has a 4600mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging. The Mi 11 Pro has a 5000mAh battery and supports 67W wired/wireless fast charging. Additionally, both models feature 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi 12 & Xiaomi 12 Pro

The standard member of the Xiaomi 12 family, is inspired by the compact size of the Mi 9. After the giant models, small design form started to be adopted again with this series. Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch FHD AMOLED display. The display supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, and features HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The screen brightness reaches peak 1100 nits. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a 6.73-inch QHD LTPO AMOLED display. The Pro model can reach peak brightness up to 1500 nits.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset used in Xiaomi 12 models has big differences compared to previous chips.  The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has been upgraded to ArmV9.  The new architecture is faster and more efficient than the ARMv8.  Future Android versions and applications will be developed according to the ArmV9 architecture, the Xiaomi 12 series is already standing up to a new era.  The Standard and Pro models also have 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB RAM/storage options.

The Xiaomi 12 features a 50 MP Sony IMX707 main camera sensor with OIS support on the back. The telephoto macro camera sensor was used in this model for the first time in the world.  This camera sensor features superior technology that combines optical zoom and macro photography. The last camera on the back is a 123-degree ultrawide camera sensor.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro, on the other hand, offers unique photo quality with a camera setup that is much superior to the standard model.  The triple camera setup is all 50 MP resolution.  In addition to the main camera with OIS support, there is a high-quality telephoto camera sensor and a 115-degree ultrawide camera sensor.  The Xiaomi 12 Pro can zoom up to 2x optical. With the Xiaomi 12 series, the front camera has been improved.

Selfie camera resolution increased from 20 MP to 32 MP.  On the battery and charging side, the standard model has a 4500 mAh battery.  Supports 67W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.  The Xiaomi 12 battery reaches 100% in 39 minutes.  The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a 4600 mAh battery.  On the charging side, it supports 120W fast charging wired, with the battery reaching 100% in just 18 minutes.

Xiaomi 13 & Xiaomi 13 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 series went on sale globally with the MWC 2023. Free from the problems of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Xiaomi 13 series, which uses the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with much higher performance, is the best in its class. In addition to the 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256GB variants, the 12/512GB variant is now available. The 128GB variants use UFS 3.1, while the 256 and 512GB variants use UFS 4.0 technology.

The Xiaomi 13 is equipped with a 6.36-inch 120 Hz AMOLED panel and can reach a peak brightness of 1900 nits. The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 6.73-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED panel. Both models support Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The biggest difference of the Xiaomi 13 series from the 12 series is that the camera lenses are now being developed in collaboration with Leica. The standard model comes with a 50+10+12MP camera setup, while the Pro model has a 50.3+50+50MP camera setup.

Standard and Pro models have optical zoom capavbility of up to 3.2x. On the battery and charging side, the Xiaomi 13 has the same features as its predecessor, the Xiaomi 12. The Pro model is equipped with a 4820 mAh capacity battery, which is 220 mAh higher than the 4600 mAh battery of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. On the charging side, it supports 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Xiaomi 13 detailed review shows other things.

Conclusion

Xiaomi’s flagship models, which are sold globally, have undergone major changes in 5 years. It is clear that the deficiencies in the past devices have been eliminated with the Xiaomi 13 series. How do you like the development of Xiaomi’s flagship devices? Don’t forget to mention it in the comments.

In 2021, Xiaomi successfully raised the quality of TWS earphones with its FlipBuds Pro and managed to attract a user base. Its newest product are considered the best in their segment.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro Technical Specifications

• 11mm dual magnetic dynamic sound drivers
• Bluetooth 5.3 technology, SBC/AAC/LDAC Codec support
• Up to 48dB noise cancellation capability
• 9 hours of listening time, up to 38 hours with charging case
• Transparency mode
• Dust and water resistance, IP54 certification

Apple has been in the earphone industry for a long time and has achieved high popularity in AirPods sales. The company caused a big stir by acquiring Beats in 2014 and introduced its first AirPods model in December 2016. All AirPods models have received great attention around the world.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Technical Specifications

• Apple H2 custom sound chip, Bluetooth 5.3 technology
• 2x better active noise cancellation compared to the first-generation AirPods Pro
• Personalized Spatial Audio
• Adaptive transparency mode
• 6 hours of listening time, up to 30 hours with charging case
• Sweat and water resistance, IPX4 certification

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 | Design

Both devices are made of plastic. AirPods Pro 2 is only available in white, while Buds 4 Pro is sold in gold and black colors. Xiaomi’s model has a shiny colored tone on the charging case cover, while the rest of the box is in a matte color. The same color scheme can be seen on the earbuds. While the new AirPods model is only resistant to splashes of water, the Buds 4 Pro stands out with its resistance to dust and water.

The weight of the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds is 5.3 grams, and the weight of the charging case is 50.8 grams. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro is slightly lighter than AirPods, with earbuds weighing 5 grams and the charging case weighing 49.5 grams.

Charge & Battery Life

Xiaomi’s ambitious new model, the Buds 4 Pro, boasts significantly better battery life than the AirPods Pro 2. The Buds 4 Pro can provide up to 9 hours of listening time, and with the charging case, the listening hours can be extended up to 38. The AirPods Pro 2, on the other hand, can offer up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case. Xiaomi’s model provides 8 hours more usage time than the AirPods Pro 2.

The charging times of the AirPods Pro 2 and Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro have not been specified. While the Buds 4 Pro can only be charged with a USB Type-C port, the new AirPods model can be charged with both USB Type-C and MagSafe wireless charging technology.

Sound Capabilities

The AirPods Pro 2 has specially designed sound drivers by Apple. Due to limited data sharing by Apple, the diameter of the drivers is unknown. A special amplifier that supports the special drivers is also included in the AirPods Pro 2. In terms of software features, the new AirPods are very capable. In addition to the active noise cancellation feature, the adaptive transparency mode and personalized spatial audio technology with head tracking work efficiently depending on the user’s usage.

The Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro supports Hi-Fi sound technology and has an 11mm dual-magnetic dynamic sound driver. Similar to Apple’s features, it supports three-level transparency mode, spatial audio, and advanced active noise cancellation up to 48db. The biggest advantage of Buds 4 Pro in terms of sound is high-quality codec support. Xiaomi’s new earphone features LDAC codec support, which supports up to 990kbps high bit rate ratio developed by Sony. The AirPods Pro 2, on the other hand, uses the AAC codec that supports up to 256kbps.

Platform Compatibility

The AirPods Pro 2 can work on platforms other than the Apple ecosystem in principle. However, due to limited software support, you may have trouble personalizing spatial audio and turning active noise cancellation on and off through software.

The Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro works seamlessly with all mobile devices using Android. By downloading the Xiaomi Earbuds app to your device, you can take advantage of all the features of the Buds 4 Pro. If you want to use it on the Apple platform, you may not be able to use some of the features of your earphones.

Conclusion

Xiaomi’s new TWS earbuds, the Buds 4 Pro is a strong competitor to the AirPods Pro 2. It manages to surpass its rival with its battery life and high sound quality. In terms of pricing, the Buds 4 Pro is 50€ cheaper, with a sales price of 249 euros compared to the 299€ price tag of the AirPods Pro 2th Generation.

Xiaomi’s new flagship is now a much premium smartphone compared to the Xiaomi 12 series. Software-side improvements and groundbreaking camera innovations make the 13 Pro unbeatable. This model has Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, and features a fairly good screen and camera .

Reasons to choose Xiaomi 13 Pro | Performance

Xiaomi’s latest flagship model has hardware features that are unrivaled on the performance side. The phone, which uses Qualcomm’s new platform Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, is available to users with high RAM/storage options. The storage unit of the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which has 8/128, 8/256, 12/256 and 12/512 GB options, is UFS 3.1 in the 128 GB variants, and UFS 4.0 in the 256 and 512 GB variants.

Storage unit type not unique to Xiaomi. A similar difference exists between the 128GB and 256GB variants of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. UFS 4.0 technology is the latest storage standard and is much faster compared to UFS 3.1.

Xiaomi 13 Pro comes out of the box with Android 13-based MIUI 14 interface. The new MIUI interface uses the hardware effectively and allows you to use your device in a stable manner at all times.

In benchmark results, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is one of the most powerful models in the segment with a score of 1,281,666 in AnTuTu v9. In Geekbench 5, it amazes users with 1452 single-core scores and 4649 multi-core scores.

Great rear camera setup in collaboration with LEICA

Xiaomi introduced its flagship models with Leica lenses in the Chinese market last year. The Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra were the first to use the brand’s Leica lenses. Due to shortcomings on the camera software side, these devices could not use their capabilities.

With the Xiaomi 13 series, Leica lenses can be used efficiently. On the hardware and software side, Xiaomi has made major changes compared to the old series, creating a new revolution in the camera industry.

The camera setup of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is quite rich. The main camera has a 50.3 MP resolution, f/1.9 aperture and is OIS supported. The second camera is a 50MP f/2.0 telephoto sensor that can zoom up to 3.2x. The third camera also has a 50 MP resolution and allows you to take 115-degree ultra-wide-angle photos.

The features of the rear camera setup are quite similar to the Xiaomi 12 Pro at first glance. But there is a huge difference between them. The main camera of the 13 Pro is Sony’s IMX989 sensor and is 1.0 inches. The main camera of the 12 Pro, is the Sony IMX 707 sensor and is 1/1.28-inch. On the telephoto sensor, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has up to 2x optical zoom, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro has 3.2x.

Best screen in its segment

Xiaomi 13 Pro has the best AMOLED display on Android phones. The Samsung E6 LTPO display has a resolution of 1440 x 3200 and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The great 6.73-inch display supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The unrivalled display with a 1B color palette can reach peak brightness levels of up to 1900 nits. In addition, it has a screen density of 522 ppi.

BMW Digital Car Key Support

If you have a new BMW car, you do not need to carry the car key with you thanks to the Xiaomi 13 series. Immediately after the introduction of the Xiaomi 13 series, Lei Jun announced that its new flagship models will support the Digital key of BMW brand cars. If you own a Xiaomi 13 Pro and a new BMW car, you can pair your digital key with Google Wallet to unlock and start your car over the phone.

Both #Xiaomi13 and #Xiaomi13Pro now offer the Digital car key feature, in partnership with Google and BMW. Use your phone to lock, unlock, and start your car, and manage the key with friends and family within Google Wallet. pic.twitter.com/lVWBnZthJJ

— Lei Jun (@leijun) February 26, 2023

Conclusion

Xiaomi 13 Pro has great improvements over the previous generation. As a result of the collaboration with Leica on the camera side, Xiaomi experienced a major revolution. In the future, the Xiaomi 13 series is expected to get a good result in the DXOMARK ranking. On the other hand, its high performance allows you to play the high graphics games you want smoothly. If you are considering buying a high-end Android smartphone, you can opt for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

POCO C55 Review : Design & Screen

This new phone has a pretty simple design. The phone has a 6.71-inch 60Hz 720×1650 pixel IPS LCD panel, has a screen density of 268 PPI, and a screen-to-body ratio of 82.6%. The screen frames are thick, but this is quite normal as it is budget-friendly. The screen is protected by Panda Glass instead of Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen design of the POCO C55 has the usual drip notch form.

The frames and the back are made of plastic. The device weighs 192 grams and has a thickness of 8.8mm. Since the battery capacity of such entry-level smartphones is high, the thickness is increasing to reduce production costs.

The biggest increase in this device is that it has IP52 certification. POCO’s new model is water and dust resistant. The screen and material quality of the POCO C55 is ideal for its segment. However, even in 2023, the use of a 720p resolution screen can be considered a disadvantage.

POCO C55 Review : Camera

The POCO C55 has two camera sensors on the back. The main camera is Omnivision’s OV50C 50MP sensor. The primary camera has an f/1.8 aperture and can record video at up to 1080p@30FPS. EIS and OIS are not available. The second camera sensor is a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 5 MP HDR camera. You can record 1080p@30FPS videos with the front camera.

The camera setup is comparable to its competitors except for the depth sensor. With the main camera, you can take photos that are acceptable in light environments. On the other hand, if a modified Google Camera package for this device is developed by users, it can get much better results.

POCO C55 Review : Platform & Software

The POCO C55 uses the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, which is available in many models. This chipset was previously used in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 (2021) models. The Helio G85 consists of 2x Cortex A75 cores and 6x Cortex A55 cores. On the GPU side, it is powered by the Mali-G52 MC2.

POCO’s new smartphone comes with very good RAM/Storage options according to its segment. Available in 4/64 and 6/128 GB options, the storage unit uses the eMMC 5.1 standard.

The new model to the POCO C series, the C55, has a much higher performance chipset compared to its rival, the Realme C30s. It is also much better than the GPU. The POCO C55’s GPU operates at a frequency of 1000 MHz, while the PowerVR GE8322 graphics unit only operates at 550 MHz.

Although you can’t play high-graphics games like Genshin Impact with this smartphone, you can play games like PUBG Mobile fluently in medium settings.

Also, this model comes out of the box with an Android 12-based MIUI 13 interface. Android 13 internal testing is currently underway for the POCO C55. Android 13 update is expected to be available in the coming months. Since it is an entry-level model, it will only receive 1 Android version update. But no need to worry, it will get 2 MIUI updates and get Android security updates for 3 years.

POCO C55 Review : Battery

The POCO C55 will satisfy users on the battery side. The device, which has a Li-Po battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, supports a maximum charge of 10 W. Another disadvantage of this device is that it does not have fast charging support. However, the battery life is above its competitors. With 720p screen resolution and the efficient Helio G85 chipset, you will forget when was the last time you fully charged it.

POCO C55 Review: Conclusion

The POCO C55, the new model that POCO introduced and launched in February, is a price/performance monster with a price tag of about $105. This model, which makes a big difference to its competitors on the performance side, is satisfactory on the camera side. With unrivaled battery life, the POCO C55 makes sense for users on a tight budget.

The Redmi 12C is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. This chipset is the ideal choice for the price of the product. The new model is available in three RAM/Storage options, 3/32, 4/64 and 4/128 GB. Redmi’s new budget-friendly model is equipped with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.

Featuring a 6.71-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1650×720, it has a maximum brightness of 500 nits and a screen density of 268 ppi. The screen-to-body ratio is 82.6%. the phone, which weighs 192 grams and is 8.8mm thick, has a plastic body and does not have any additional protection features on its screen.

The Redmi 12C features a 50+2 MP dual camera setup on the back and a 5MP selfie camera on the front. With its 5000 mAh battery, this device has a long screen time and is on its way to being the best entry-level model in the Indonesian market.

Redmi 12C Indonesia Price

Redmi’s new entry-level phone is available in Indonesia in Ocean Blue and Graphite Grey color options. the 3/32 GB configuration is 1,399,000 Rp, the 4/64 GB configuration is 1,599,000 Rp, and the 4/128 GB configuration is 1,799,000 Rp. The most basic configuration is sold more conveniently than in many regions with a price tag of about $90.

Redmi 10 (India) Technical Specifications

The India version of the Redmi 10 is equipped with a 6.7-inch 720p screen. On the hardware side, this phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, and available in two RAM/Storage options, 4/64 and 6/128 GB.

At first glance, the camera layout seems to contain 4 camera sensors. There are 2 sensors. The first sensor is the main camera with an f/1.8 aperture of 50 MP resolution. The second is a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front is a selfie camera with a 5 MP resolution. The Redmi 10 offers users ideal photo performance for its price.

This model, which has a 6000 mAh capacity battery, supports a maximum charging speed of 18 W. Released with Android 11-based MIUI 13, this model is completely different from the global version.

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— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 7, 2023

Pricing

The 4/64GB variant of the Redmi 10 is available in the Sunrise Orange color option at a price tag of ₹9.299 on Flipkart. If you buy with Exchange, you can get up to ₹8,650 discount.

Two weeks ago, the POCO F5 spotted on the IMEI database. The new phone, codenamed “marble,” has the model number 23049PCD8G. Recently, the FCC certifications of POCO F5 appeared. The certification was made on February 7, and the documents provide new information about the device’s technical specifications.

POCO F5 Technical Specifications

The new model supports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, infrared and 5G networks. It also has two RAM/Storage options, 8/128 and 12/256 GB. It is known that this smartphone will be introduced with Android 13 based MIUI 14.

New POCO model will probably be released as the global version of the Redmi Note 12T or Redmi Note 12 Turbo. On the chipset side, it is highly likely to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 platform.

On the other hand, the new model will support 67W fast charging. There is no detailed information about the device yet. POCO’s new phone is expected to go on sale in April.

Additionally, in the Teaser, “Who says entertainment can’t be fiery?” The announcement also greatly strengthened the possibility of Fire OS. In the post made by Redmi on March 4, it was announced that its first smart TV using Amazon Fire OS, Redmi Fire TV, will be launched in the Indian market on March 14.

Redmi Fire TV Technical Specifications

According to preliminary information, Redmi Fire TV has metal frames and is equipped with a 32-inch panel. Providing a powerful sound experience, the new smart TV features dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5 and screen mirroring. Redmi Fire TV comes preinstalled with Amazon Fire OS 7 based on Android.

Reinvent your smart tv experience with the all-new #RedmiSmartFireTV.

Watching your favorite entertainment shows will now be fiery than ever!

Launch on 14.03.2023, 12PM
Know more: https://t.co/y6EHwpxHau#FireUp pic.twitter.com/WT3VapJ76s

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) March 3, 2023

The remote control is similar to other Xiaomi TV products. It has shortcuts for quick access to Google Assistant and Alexa voice assistants. On the other hand, Amazon Music, Netflix, and Prime Video shortcuts are also embedded.

Redmi Fire TV Price

Powered by Amazon Fire OS, the new Redmi TV will be available on March 14 via Amazon India. Pricing is unknown. Click here to read the previous article about it.

Qualcomm and Thales unveiled the world’s first GSMA-compliant iSIM technology at MWC 2023 and announced that it compatible with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. The acronym “iSIM” stands for “Integrated SIM”. It is expected to replace the Embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, which has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Advantages of the iSIM

iSIM has a similar technology to eSIM. However, the biggest advantage of iSIM is that it is a much more economical solution. The components required for eSIM technology take up space inside smartphones. iSIM, on the other hand, eliminates the component clutter created by eSIM by being placed inside the chipset. In addition, since there is no additional component on the motherboard of the phone, manufacturers can reduce production costs. Furthermore, manufacturers can repurpose the space left by moving away from eSIM and adopting this new technology for other components such as a larger battery or better cooling system.

Although the Integrated SIM technology may not be used in new devices in the short term, it is estimated that the first smartphones using iSIM will be available in Q2 2023. In the future, Xiaomi smartphones using Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may include this feature.

One of the most significant differences between solid-state batteries and regular batteries is the shape of the electrolyte. Solid-state batteries upgrade the electrolyte entirely or partially to solid-state electrolytes, making them much more durable against impacts and providing longer battery life.

Advantages of solid-state battery technology

• Energy density exceeds 1000Wh/L.
• Discharge performance at low temperatures increases by 20%.
• Success rate against mechanical shocks (needle insertion test) increases significantly.

The significant advantage of solid-state batteries is their high energy density. Increasing energy density in current chemical batteries has been a significant challenge for the industry. The storage capacity of solid-state batteries is two to three times greater than that of silicon oxide materials, significantly increasing the battery’s energy density. Moreover, the structure of solid-state batteries makes them more durable, significantly reducing the potential for short circuits in the battery.

The development and production processes of this battery technology still face significant challenges and cannot yet be mass-produced. However, laboratory tests show that solid-state batteries’ energy density exceeds 1000Wh/L. Xiaomi used a 6000mAh ultra-large capacity solid-state battery in the Xiaomi 13 prototypes. The final version of the Xiaomi 13 has a 4500 mAh capacity battery. The new battery technology is clearly seen to have a much larger capacity than regular batteries.

Solid-state battery technology offers high endurance at low temperatures!

The 20% increase in low-temperature discharge performance makes solid-state batteries more reliable in winter. Due to the characteristic properties of the liquid used in the electrolytes of regular batteries, the liquid’s viscosity sharply increases at low temperatures, hindering the transport of ions. This significantly worsens regular batteries’ discharge performance in cold weather. Replacing current electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes is ideal for maintaining discharge performance even in low-temperature environments.

We can see the new solid-state battery technology in many Xiaomi smartphone models in the coming years. The most exciting feature of this technology is that the high-capacity batteries will now be much smaller in size, and the thickness of the phones can be greatly thinner.