Xiaomi Officially Introduces Redmi Note 11S and Will Launch Soon

Technology-Portfolio.Net - After a lot of rumors, the Redmi Note 11S is finally confirmed to be launching in the near future. This was known after the official Xiaomi India Twitter account uploaded a poster of the phone this week.

The poster shows a photo of the back of a new cellphone, complete with the words, "Redmi" and "New Note 1s Com1ng". The poster was uploaded on Twitter on Thursday (13/1/2022).

Unfortunately, there is no further information from Xiaomi or its representatives in India about the launch time or specifications of the Redmi Note 11S.

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But from the uploaded poster, it is known that the Redmi Note 11S will have four rear cameras. According to rumors, the main camera of this phone will be as strong as 108 MP. While the other cameras will have 8 MP and 2 MP resolutions, with macro functions.

This phone is certified in NBTC (Thailand), BIS (India) and Eurasian Economic Area (EEC). As per a report from GSMArena, the Redmi Note 11s appeared on the official website carrying the device model number 2201117SG.

Another rumor says that the Redmi Note 11 will be available in three variants, based on the amount of RAM and internal memory or ROM. The three are 6GB/64GB, then 6GB/128GB and finally 8GB/128GB.

This phone will be equipped with MIUI 13 operating system.

Meanwhile, as the main kitchen, the Redmi Note 11S is thought to be powered by a Mediatek processor. Rumors about this processor are still very vague, some say Helio G95, but others suspect Dimensity 810 - the same as on the Redmi Note 11 which will launch in October 2021 in China.

Speculations are circulating claiming that the Redmi Note 11S could have an AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. These are still just leaks and predictions so we need to wait for the teaser regarding the Redmi Note 11s.

Specifications and Prices Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X

Technology-Portfolio.Net - After months of leaks and rumors, Xiaomi 12 series is now officially introduced with three entries, namely Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12X. The regular model takes a more compact approach with a 6.28-inch display while still using the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip.

While the Xiaomi 12 Pro increases the screen size to 6.73 inches and also offers the same SoC but also adds an LTPO AMOLED display, bigger battery, faster charging and more capable camera hardware.

And finally the more budget-friendly Xiaomi 12X comes with a Snapdragon 870 SoC and the size and specifications are similar to the Xiaomi 12.


Xiaomi 12

The Xiaomi 12 comes with the smallest screen on a Xiaomi flagship since the Xiaomi Mi 8 which will be welcomed by fans of compact flagships. Samsung's 6.28-inch AMOLED panel supports FHD+ resolution and refreshes up to 120Hz. There's an under-display fingerprint scanner while Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus is there to fend off scratches.

The Xiaomi 12 features the familiar 50MP Sony IMX 766 sensor found in some 2021 flagships from the major Android makers. It is a 1/1.56” sensor with 1.0µm pixels and OIS. The two additional sensors are a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 50mm equivalent 5MP tele-macro camera.

Xiaomi engineers managed to shrink the motherboard while still installing a properly sized cooling component and all the other important components. The smaller Xiaomi 12 gets a 4,500mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi 12 series phones will ship with the new MIUI 13.

The Xiaomi 12 series comes in black, blue and pink colors. There is a special green vegan skin version for both phones. The entry-level Xiaomi 12 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage retails for CNY 3,699 (US$ 581). There's a middle 8/256GB model priced at CNY 3,999 (US$ 629) while the trim 12/256GB is CNY 4,399 (US$ 692).


Xiaomi 12 Pro

The 6.73-inch panel of the Pro model comes with a resolution of 1440p and uses an LTPO 2.0 backplane which allows a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz depending on the task at hand. The Xiaomi 12 Pro also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both Xiaomi 12 phones produce 12-bit color and can deliver up to 1,500 nits of brightness.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro brings three 50MP cameras with a Sony IMX707 sensor for the main camera. It measures 1/1.28” and supports pixel binning with one large 2.44µm pixel and OIS. The second 50MP sensor is a portrait lens while the third carries an ultrawide module.

CyberFocus is Xiaomi's self-developed fast autofocus technology that successfully locks the subject's face and other background elements. Xiaomi also boasts of a new night mode algorithm that should capture more light in dimly lit areas while keeping noise levels under control. There's a 4,600mAh battery split into two cells that charges at 120W via cable and up to 50W wirelessly. Xiaomi has also added a built-in Surge P1 charging chip to help with power management.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro starts at the 8/128GB trim which retails for CNY 4,699 (US$739), the 8/256GB model is CNY 4,999 (US$786) and the top-spec 12/256GB model is CNY 5,399 (US$849).


Xiaomi 12X

The Xiaomi 12X is the third member of the Xiaomi 12 series. It is a trimmed-down version of the Xiaomi 12. Still the same 6.28-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP triple camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery with 67W charging. The main difference comes in the chipset department where the 12X runs on the Snapdragon 870 instead of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip. No wireless charging or reverse wireless charging at 12X. The Xiaomi 12 X also comes in the same black, blue and pink colors as its sibling. Starting at CNY 3,199 (US$ 503) for the 8/128GB trim and a maximum of CNY 3,799 (US$ 597) for the version with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Release Soon, Xiaomi Mi 12 Relies On Snapdragon 898 Chipset

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi will soon introduce a new device from its family, the Xiaomi Mi 12 . Ahead of its arrival, this device will use the Snapdragon 898 chipset from Qualcomm.

The Xiaomi Mi 12 device is confirmed to be the successor to the previous series from the Xiaomi family. As the successor, this device slides with a big improvement in the specification sector.

The Xiaomi Mi 12 will use the Snapdragon 898 chipset from Qualcomm which already supports LPDDR5X RAM.

For information, LPDDR5X RAM has just been introduced by JEDEC as a new flagship that enhances version 5 of the previous series.

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This LPDDR5X RAM promises maximum data rates from 6,400 Mbps to 8,533 Mbps. This speed is twice as big as the LPDDR4X RAM that was introduced earlier.

The Xiaomi Mi 12 will then be one of the Android devices to adopt this new technology. LPDDR5X RAM is certain to be a duet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 898 in the innards sector.

Another leak regarding the Xiaomi Mi 12 mentions that this device will use a superior 200 MP camera sensor.

It is not known for certain about the size of the battery used by the Xiaomi Mi 12. However, this one device is expected to use 200W charging to support the battery sector. According to rumors, the new Xiaomi Mi 12 will be introduced as a new flagship in December 2021.

Xiaomi Officially Launches Mi Smart Band 6

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi Smart Band 6. According to Xiaomi, Mi Smart Band 6 is a form of the company's commitment to boost the X AIoT smartphone strategy.

A number of improvements were carried by this smartband when compared to its predecessor.

One of them is the screen size that is 50 percent larger than the previous generation. Now, Mi Smart Band 6 has a 1.56-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 326 PPI.

This smartband screen is also equipped with tempered glass and an anti-fingerprint coating. Not only the screen, Xiaomi also buried more advanced features in the Mi Smart Band 6.

Mi Smart Band 6 currently comes with an SpO2 measurement feature that allows users to measure the oxygen content in the blood. This feature can also be used to measure the quality of breathing during sleep.

Another feature that is also available in this smartband is a heart rate monitor, monitoring user stress, including women's health cycles.

Mi Smart Band 6 is capable of detecting up to 30 exercise modes, including those performed at home, such as zumba, pilates, and HIIT.

Xiaomi claims this smartband battery can last up to 14 days. Mi Smart Band 6 can also be used for swimming, because it supports water resistance up to 5 ATM.

Mi Smart Band 6 comes with a choice of black color at the first sale, while five other colors, namely blue, orange, yellow, olive, and ivory followed later.

Xiaomi priced this smartband at $41 USD.

Xiaomi New Foldable Smartphone Has A Bottom Screen Camera

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi is reportedly working on two new flagship phones. These devices are codenamed K8 and J18s. Both are expected to be Xiaomi's first devices with an under-display camera. Based on information from Digital Chat Station sources on Weibo, there have been leaks of the main specifications of the J18s cellphone.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold first launched in March as the company's first foldable phone. It is estimated that the J18s is the second foldable phone of them. The secret caption claims there are slight changes to the J18s as it bears support for a 90 Hz refresh rate.

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The original Mi Mix Fold had a 90Hz external screen, while the inner screen only supported a 60Hz refresh rate. It is likely that the inner screen of the J18s foldable phone will also support a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, the upcoming phone is equipped with a triple camera configuration which includes a 108 MP main camera, a liquid lens with 3x optical zoom and an ultra wide lens.

However, the main feature of the new device is the completeness of the camera under the screen. Apparently, this device is likely to be the latest version of the Mi Mix Fold.

Last August, Xiaomi showed off its third-generation under-screen technology. They claim the technology allows the camera to see through the gaps in the sub-pixels of the screen. The top screen area of the camera can produce the same pixel density as any other screen. Thus, the screen will be able to camouflage the camera underneath perfectly. In addition, the front camera will be able to provide results similar to conventional front cameras.

The upcoming phone is equipped with a triple camera configuration which includes a 108 MP main camera, a liquid lens with 3x optical zoom, and an ultra wide lens.

Mass Production, Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Now Use Snapdragon 865 Chipset

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Technology-Portfolio.Net - Last September, Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone. This device is so interesting, the article Mi Mix Alpha became the first smartphone with almost the entire surface covered with a screen.

In early January, it was revealed that Mi Mix Alpha was ready for mass production. Now, Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix Alpha smartphone will be given several upgrades.

A number of upgrades that will be on Mi Mix Alpha include support for dual-mode 5G with stand alone (SA) or non stand alone (NSA) connectivity.

Mi Mix Alpha on the market will also use Qualcomm's latest chipset, the Snapdragon 865. The reason is that when it was first introduced, the Mi Mix Alpha used the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset.

Mi Mix Alpha 5G connected comes with a 7.92-inch S-AMOLED flexible screen with a resolution of 2,250 x 2,088 pixels. Mi Mix Alpha uses a screen fingerprint scanner.

This device runs MIUI 11 which is based on the Android 10 operating system. Mi Mix Alpha uses 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal memory.

Although the surface is almost completely covered by the screen, Mi Mix Alpha is equipped with several cameras arranged vertically.

As for the camera, there is a 108MP main camera, a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom support, dual pixel PDAF, and laser autofocus, and a 20MP ultrawide lens with laser autofocus support.

This smartphone is reinforced with a battery capacity of 4050mAh with support for fast charging 40 watts.