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POCO Unveils Two New Performance Oriented, Affordable Flagships – The POCO F3 & POCO X3 Pro

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POCO has finally revealed “The Real Beast” POCO F3 and the PCO X3 Pro. The new flagships are spearheading the company’s foray into providing value-oriented flagships that don’t only take their value seriously but also the performance they pack as flagships. Powered by flagship-class Snapdragon 800 series processors, they aren’t skimping on much when it comes to performance. 

POCO F3 

The new POCO F3 5G comes with a 6.67-inch, AMOLED display. The ultra-tiny DotDisplay also comes with 120Hz refresh rate. POCO has opted to go with the AMOLED E4 panel for better image performance. The F3 has opted for a FHD 1080p resolution and enhanced the display with 360Hz sampling touch and 1300nits of peak brightness. It has up to 5000000:1 contrast ratio and features what Xiaomi is touting to be “true color”. 

The POCO F3 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor along with Adreno 650 GPU at its core which provides better, more snappy performance compared to their X3 Pro. The processor and GPU are complemented by up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of onboard UFS 3.1 memory.  

On the camera front, the POCO F3 features a tri-camera setup with a single sensor for the selfie camera. On the back, the triple camera setup comes with a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.79 aperture and 6P lens with a 1/2″ sensor size and 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel. This is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 119° of field of view and an f/2.2 aperture together with a 5-megapixel tele-macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, it has a 20-megapixel sensor. 

While the device come with basic connectivity such as USB Type-C, NFC feature, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, 3.5mm headphone jack and other. However, POCO F3 is sound by Dolby Atmos, the dual speaker is able to enhance the performance and increase the immersive experience. It is packed with 4520mAh battery and an in-box fast charger at 33W. However, the device has a slimmer and light weight design at measure 7.8mm and 196 grams for weight compare to POCO X3 Pro.  

POCO X3 Pro  

Together with the F3, POCO also announced the new POCO X3 Pro which comes with a 6.67-inch FHD, LCD Dot Display. The display is capable of up to 120Hz refresh rate. It also packs a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display is also equipped with HDR 10 technology, and is capable of 450 nits of brightness and a contrast ratio of1500:1. Don’t fret about your eyes as the smartphone also comes with reading mode 2.0 and Dynamic Switch which helps protect your eyes while keeping the colour true to life.  

It is powered by Snapdragon 860 octa-core processor, and paired with an Adreno 640 GPU. This is complemented with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 internal storage.  

When it comes to cameras, the POCO X3 comes with a quad-camera setup complemented with a single front camera. On the back, the camera comes with a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with 119° field of view as well as a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, both lenses come with f/2.4 aperture.  The selfie camera is a 20-megapixel sensor. 

The POCO X3 Pro is equipped with large, 5160mAh battery but remains fairly light weight coming in at only 215g. It comes with a 33W fast charger in the box. The POCO X3 Pro device comes with dual speakers with high-res audio certification. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Similar to the POCO F3, the X3 Pro comes with the latest version MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11.  

Pricing and Availability  

The POCO X3 Pro is available in three colour variants: Phantom Black, Frost Blue and Metal Bronze. The device will retail with prices starting at MYR 999 (USD$242.90) for the 6GB+128GB model while the 8GB+256GB version will retail at RM1299(USD$315.77) in Malaysia. Internationally, prices will start at EUR€199 (USD$153.72/MYR632.25) and EUR€249 (USD$296.72/MYR 1,220.65) respectively.  

In Malaysia, the POCO F3 will be available for purchase on the Xiaomi Official Store Global on Shopee starting from March 24, 2021. The POCO X3 will be available at a special price of MYR899 (USD$218.55) and RM 1099 (USD$267.20) from March 24 (00:00GMT +8) to 25 (23:59GMT+8) while stock last. 

Product  RAM  ROM Price Limited deal  
POCO F3 6GB 128GB RM999 (USD$242.90) RM899 (USD$218.55) 
 8GB 256GB RM1299 (USD315.80) RM1099 (USD$267.20) 
POCO X3 Pro 6GB 128GB RM1399 (USD340.12)RM1299 (USD$315.77)
 8GB 256GB RM1699 (USD$413.10) RM1499 (USD$364.41) 
Official Malaysian Pricing for the POCO F3 and X3 Pro

The POCO F3, on the other hands, will be offered in three colours: Arctic White, Night Black and Deep Ocean Blue.  The device will available with prices starting from MYR1,399 (USD$ 340.12) for 6GB+128GB and MYR1,699(USD$ 413.10) for 8GB+128GB. Internationally, it will be priced starting from EUR€299 (USD$356.42/MYR1,466.26) and EUR€349 (USD$416.02/MYR1,711.21). 

In Malaysia, you can purchase the POCO F3 on the Xiaomi Official Store Global on Lazada starting from 27 March 2021. Similar to the X3 Pro, the F3 will be available for a discounted price of MYR 1,299 (USD$ 315.80) for 6GB+128GB and MYR 1,499 (USD$ 364.41) for 8GB+256GB from March 27 (00:00 GMT+8) to March 28 (23:59 GMT+8) while stocks last.

Official Specifications

 POCO F3 POCO X3 Pro 
Display 6.67“AMOLED, ultra-tiny DotDisplay E4 material 2400×1080 FHD+  120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate Contrast ratio: 5000000:1 Brightness: 900 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)   True Color  True Display HDR10+ MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation) Sunlight display 3.0 360° Ambient Light Sensor 6.67″ FHD+ LCD DotDisplay 2400×1080 FHD+  120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate DynamicSwitch Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Brightness: 450 nits (typ) Sunlight display Reading mode 2.0 HDR10 
Body Arctic White Night Black Deep Ocean Blue Corning®️ Gorilla® Glass 5 front and back Phantom Black Frost Blue Metal Bronze Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 front 2.5D glass front 3D curved back 
Dimensions 163.7mm x 76.4mm x 7.8mm 196g 165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm 215g 
Bands 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz         3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8         4G: LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66         4G: LTE TDD: 38/40/41       5G*: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78     2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 4G: TDD-LTE: B38/40/41 
Performance Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 Mobile Platform 7nm process technology Qualcomm® Kryo™ 585 octa-core CPU, up to 3.2GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 GPU Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 Mobile Platform 7nm process technology Qualcomm® Kryo™ 485 octa-core CPU, up to 2.96GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 640 GPU 
Storage LPDDR5  UFS 3.1 LPDDR4X  UFS 3.1 
Heat dissipation LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus D5 copper heat pipe + multi-layer graphite LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus D5 copper heat pipe + multi-layer graphite 
Rear camera 48MP main camera – 1/2″ sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel – f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide camera – f/2.2, FOV 119°  5MP telemacro camera – f/2.4, AF (3cm-7cm) 48MP main camera – 1/2“ sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel   – f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide camera – f/2.2, FOV 119°  2MP macro camera – f/2.4, FF (4cm) 2MP depth sensor     – f/2.4, FF 
Front camera 20MP in-display camera 20MP in-display camera 
Connectivity Multi-functional NFC  IR blaster Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 6 5G* Multi-functional NFC  IR blaster Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 6 Dual SIM, Dual 4G standby 
Unlock Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock 
Charging 4520mAh (typ) battery  33W in-box fast charger 52 mins*** to 100% USB-C 5160mAh (typ) battery  33W in-box fast charger USB-C 
Audio Dolby Atmos®** Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio  Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified  Dual speakers High-res audio certified 3.5mm headphone jack 
Motor X-axis linear motor Z-axis linear motor 
System MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11 MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11 
Storage 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB 
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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series is Here for MYR 799!

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Xiaomi’s Redmi line-up has been the long serving champion of great value for money smartphones. Okay, I might have exaggerated their position a minute there. But they are really good at what they do; they are really good at making budget friendly smartphones that punches above their weight.

Yesterday they launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note10 Pro in Malaysia with prices starting at MYR 799. The new Redmi Note series is, technically, the brand’s most advanced Redmi yet in certain areas.

Redmi Note 10 Pro

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You get a very powerful and proven Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series in the form of a Snapdragon 732G. Unfortunately, you do not get 5G capabilities with the chipset. Then again, 5G technology has yet to see public daylight in Malaysia at this time.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro more than makes up for it with an ultra-powerful 108-Megapixel main camera though. Yes, it is the same 108-Megapixel sensor that the Xiaomi Mi11 gets. You also get the enhanced Night Mode 2.0 for even better low-light shooting capabilities with the high-resolution camera. That added with the dual native ISO nature of the sensor means you can really take this device to the night. The 108-Megapixel camera also comes with an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide sensor, 5-Megapixel telemacro sensor, and a 2-Megapixel depth sensor to make it even more versatile.

You also get the Note 10 Pro with 120Hz AMOLED display. This makes this mid-ranger one of the most unique smartphones in the market. You seldom see 120Hz refresh rates in smartphones at this price, at this range. The 6.67-inch Full HD AMOLED display boasts Full HD+ and is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Of course, all that power needs a lot of electricity to keep it going. That is where the 5,020mAh battery comes in to ensure you get a whole day of running time. You can get the battery charged quickly too at 33W.

Redmi Note 10

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The Redmi Note 10 is a little less impressive with 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay taking up its front. But you still get 33W charging on the impressive 5,000mAh battery. You also still get dual speakers similar to the Redmi Note 10 Pro with Hi-Res Audio certification for immersive audio.

The Processor is a step down from the Redmi Note10 as well at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678. The System on a Chip (SoC) is still no slouch though. You can still play modern mobile games with it with no issues.

On the camera front, while not as impressive as the 108-Megapixel main camera flanked by three other cameras, the Redmi Note 10 still has four cameras packed into the rear section of the device. You get a 48-Megapixel main shooter, which is still relevant today, an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 2-Megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-Megapixel depth sensor.

Redmi Note 10S

Want a higher-resolution camera without breaking your bank with the high-end Redmi Note 10 Pro? There is the in-between model that is the Redmi Note 10S.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S features a 64-Megapixel main shooter that is flanked by an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-Megapixel macro camera, and another 2-Megapixel depth camera. You can see a pattern emerging here. The 64-Megapixel sensor though should be able to give you super clear, super pretty photos out-of-the-box.

You are not getting a Qualcomm Snapdragon to boot here though. You are getting a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC to work with. The MediaTek Helio G95 is proven to be a potent and capable processor in mobile gaming, so you should not be left wanting more.

You also get 5,000mAh battery packed in its body for all-day battery and even more. If that is not enough, the battery charges at up to 33W too for a quick trip to the sockets.

Redmi Note 10 5G

If you want to take advantage of 5G networking when its available then you have to look at the 5G variant of the new Xiaomi Redmi Note series. It is the only Redmi Note series that is powered by MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 700 with 5G capabilities. There are some compromises on this device though.

For one, you get one less camera. You still get a high-resolution 48-Megapixel main camera to work with. But you are only getting two other cameras besides. You get a 2-Megapixel macro sensor and another 2-Megapixel depth sensor. You also lose out on the front camera at 8-Megapixel compared to 13 (10 and 10S) and 16 (10 Pro).

You do get a bigger display though at 6.5-inch. You also get an impressive 90Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate that will optimise itself to keep your device lasting as long as it can on a single charge. You also get a 5,000mAh battery for an impressive battery life. Although, you only get up to 18 in charging speed.

Spec Sheet

Redmi Note 10 ProRedmi Note 10Redmi Note 10S*Redmi Note 10 5G*
Display120Hz AMOLED 6.67” DotDisplay6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay90Hz AdaptiveSync 6.5” DotDisplay
Rear camera108MP wide-angle camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 5MP telemacro camera 2MP depth sensor48MP wide-angle camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor64MP wide-angle camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor  48MP wide-angle camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor
Front camera16MP front camera13MP front camera13MP front camera8MP front camera
Dimension & Weight164mm x76.5mm x 8.1mm 193g160.46mm x 74.5mm x 8.29mm 178.8g160.46mm x 74.5mm x 8.29mm 178.8g161.81mm x 75.34mm 8.92mm 190g
ProcessorQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 732GQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 678MediaTek Helio G95MediaTek Dimensity 700
RAM+ROMLPDDR4X UFS 2.2LPDDR4X UFS 2.2LPDDR4X UFS 2.2LPDDR4X UFS 2.2
AudioDual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certificationDual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certificationDual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification
SecurityArc side fingerprint sensorArc side fingerprint sensorArc side fingerprint sensorSide-mounted fingerprint sensor
Charging5,020mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired fast charging5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired fast charging5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired fast charging5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 18W wired fast charging
ConnectivityDual SIM Multi-functional NFC* IR blasterDual SIM IR blasterDual SIM Multi-functional NFC IR blaster5G Dual SIM Multi-functional NFC IR blaster
Variant6GB+64GB* 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB4GB+64GB* 4GB+128GB* 6GB+128GB6GB+64GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB4GB+64GB 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB
Available colorOnyx Gray Glacier Blue Gradient BronzeOnyx Gray Pebble White Lake GreenOnyx Gray Pebble White Ocean BlueChrome Silver Graphite Gray Nighttime Blue Aurora Green
*Availability may vary between markets.

Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series, as per mentioned earlier starts at MYR 799 (Note 10 6GB + 128GB). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro will be available in Malaysia with 128GB storage options only, and it starts at MYR 999 (6GB RAM) and MYR 1,099 (8GB RAM). The Redmi Note 10 will be available 8th March 2021 onward at official Xiaomi physical Stores, authorised retailers, and their official Lazada store. The Redmi Note 10 Pro will be available 15th March onward in Xiaomi’s official offline stores, authorised retailers, and their official store on Lazada. There are no mentions of pricing and availability for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 5G at this time.

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Xiaomi Just Announced the Mi 11 – The Most Affordable Snapdragon 888 Flagship in Malaysia & Singapore Yet!

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Xiaomi is no stranger to the smartphone scene. In recent years, the company has clawed its way to become one of the top 3 smartphone brands in the world. The same rings true in Malaysia and Singapore where the company has become one of the top 2 fastest growing smart devices companies. They have attributed their success to their highly innovative R&D process amazing products and what they call “honest prices.”  That said, Xiaomi’s biggest boon is the support of their Mi Fans Community. Today, the company announced their latest flagship – the Xiaomi Mi 11, the first device in both Singapore and Malaysia to come with MIUI 12.5 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with support for 5G.  

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The Mi 11 is being touted by Xiaomi as a ‘Movie Magic’ device as it allows users to enjoy shooting like a director and edit like a pro. The Mi 11 comes with a triple camera sensor setup and a single selfie camera. Its main sensor is a 108-megapixels sensor. The is complemented with a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 123° field of view and the first M series Tele-macro lens. The front 20-megapixel, selfie camera is nestled in a punch hole up front.  

The camera setup comes with improved software including an improved night mode which is now available on the ultra-wide and front camera, giving users to the flexibility of shooting at night with different lenses. It is also equipped with AI features such as Magic Zoom, Parallel world, Freeze Frame, and Night Time-lapse, which brings even more variety to the shots that users can take with the smartphone. Apart from that, users can also take advantage of 8 cinematic video filters. The Mi 11 supports recording video in 8K resolution and supports HDR10+. It also has a 30% improvement in capture compared to previous devices. 

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Even with all those features, the Mi 11 is thinner and lighter than before. It has a quad-curved edge design on the front and back of the device which make it more ergonomic. This device comes with a WQHD+ resolution AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120hz and 480Hz touch sampling.  

The Mi 11 has a dual speaker setup calibrated by Harman Kardon for a more premium audio experience. Keeping the device flagship worthy, the Mi 11 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor complemented by the Adreno 660 GPU promising an immersive, responsive experience. The new flagship is also the first device with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi’s latest operating system which runs atop Android 11. To make sure that you have enough power to last, the Mi 11is supported by a 4600mAh battery fully equipped with 55W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse charging. The cherry on the package with the Mi11 in Malaysia and Singapore is the inclusion of a 55W GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger in the box.  

Pricing & Availability   

Xiaomi Mi11 will be available in three colors: Cloud White, Horizon Blue, and Midnight Gray. It will be priced starting at MYR2,799 (SGD999/USD$) for the 8GB version with 128GB internal storage. Full pricing is listed in the table below. 

Storage & Memory Sale Date Pricing  
128GB + 8GB RAM TBA MYR 2,999 (SGD$1099/742.53USD$) 
256GB + 8GB RAM March 13, 2021 MYR 2,799 (SGD$999/693.04USD$)  
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Pre-orders are now open in Malaysia and Singapore. It will be running from 25 February to 10 March 2021 at Authorized Mi Stores and on Lazada, and Shopee. In Singapore, the Mi 11 is also available for pre-order with M1, Singtel, and StarHub.  

Pre-orders are will be up for several freebies. The first 100 pre-orders made will stand a chance to win Mi AloT Premium Pack worth up to MYR1,356 (SGD$ 461.90). The subsequent 600 pre-orders in Singapore and 1,500 in Malaysia will be in the running to win a Mi Air Purifier 3C worth MYR 569 (SGD$ 179). To be eligible, customers will need to register their pre-orders at the official Mi11 pre-order website. 

First sales will kick off on March 13, 2021 in Malaysia and 20 March 2021 in Singapore.

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Xiaomi Promises GMS Will Remain on Its International Devices

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Towards the end of the Trump administration, Xiaomi was added to a Department of Defense blacklist similar to fellow Chinese company, Huawei. The Chinese technology company finds itself on the blacklist due to claimed ties and dealings with the Chinese Military. The company has since denied the allegations. In a statement to Android Authority, Xiaomi stressed that “The company has been in compliance with law and operating in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations of jurisdictions where it conducts its businesses. The company reiterates that it provides products and services for civilian and commercial use. The company confirms that it is not owned, controlled, or affiliated with the Chinese military“.

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In the weeks since the announcement, we’ve also been able to clarify what has actually happened. Unlike Huawei, Xiaomi is on a different blacklist – one that doesn’t bar it from doing business with U.S. companies like Google. However, U.S. based companies and entities are barred from investing in Xiaomi. To that end, companies who have invested in the technology manufacturer are required to divest that interest by 11 November 2021. This could affect the company’s stock value and liquidity when it comes into full effect. Since the initial report, Xiaomi has initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Government citing the blacklisting is unconstitutional and can cause “imminent, severe, and irreparable harm” to the company.

Even more recently, rumours have begun surfacing that Xiaomi may be facing the same fate as Huawei when it comes to Google’s Mobile Services. The rumour started in Xiaomi’s Community interaction channels and has since garnered more attention. Xiaomi has since taken to Weibo to refute and clarify the claims.

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In its statement, it clarified that domestic models in China will still support GMS. However, like many other companies in China, they also has models which do not run GMS. Xiaomi is no longer allowing users to sideload or self install GMS on these models. That said, they will be releasing GMS models in China to fulfill customer demand.

When it comes to international models, Xiaomi stresses that they will remain unaffected by the change. They will continue to launch with the Google Mobile Services pre-installed. So, rest assured, if you’re planning to pick up a phone from Xiaomi, POCO or Redmi, they will come with a complete version of Android with GMS. This includes the recently announced Mi 11.

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Xiaomi POCO M3 In-depth Review – The POCO That Can!

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If you were looking for the one stop shop to everything the market has to offer but with an affordable price tag, the Xiaomi POCO M3 might be the way to go. It has a robust build, triple cameras, a full HD screen display, excellent battery life for only RM 599 in Malaysia.

Released in November 2020, it should be noted that POCO is actually an independent brand from Xiaomi. Shocked? We were too, but keep in mind that the confusion is there for many since Xiaomi still manufactures everything you see in the POCO. Nonetheless, everything designed is meant to be exclusively for the POCO brand and not a cookie cutter phone copying Xiaomi’s existing devices.

When you buy the POCO M3, you get a yellow outer box encasing the phone along with your typical treats. Along with the SIM eject tool, the USB cable as well as the 22.5W QC3 charger, buyers also receive a transparent silicon case and a screen protector.

Design

As mentioned, the POCO M3 has its own unique design and offers more than you’ve bargained for. The overall build of the device is robust and sturdy. Although made of plastic, the faux leather backing and weight of the phone gives the user the feel of a premium quality design. It also makes it easy to grip and looks a lot cleaner than your regular plastic as it seems to be fingerprint resistant.

The front of the device is a full screen from top to bottom without an inch to spare. It shows off a 6.53” 1080p IPS LCD screen. The front facing 8-megapixel camera is placed dead centre at the top for the best angled selfie. The Gorilla Glass 3 reinforces the build of the phone which easily passed an accidental drop test from the table (Oops! Rest assured, no device was harmed during the writing of this review). Right above the selfie camera, there is a thin grill that serves as the earpiece during calls. The corners of the POCO M3 are curved and the bezels are relatively slim.

On the sides, you have the fingerprint sensor for convenience and the volume button on the right. The fingerprint sensor also acts as the power button. The triple card slot is located on the left side of the device.

The POCO M3’s stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack and microphone are housed at the top of the device. The other stereo speaker is found at the bottom along with the mouthpiece and the USB-C port.

Flip the phone on its back and you’ll find quarter of the back covered in dark glass that protects the triple camera and also boasts the POCO logo. The glass makes the design jut out but not in a way that throws the phone off balance and makes it wobble when placed on a table.

The POCO M3 comes in 3 variety of colors – POCO yellow, Cool Blue and Power Black. You can choose to buy the 64 GB or 128 GB variant. It weighs 198 grams and measures in at 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm.

When it comes to the feel of the POCO M3 in hand, it feels sturdy and has enough heft to weigh it down. The heft and size can be a little unwieldy. Maneuvering the phone with one hand can be a task with its weight making things that much worse. That said, the faux leather finish does give it a little more grip.

Hardware

When it comes to hardware, the entry-level POCO M3 isn’t going to blow you out of the water. However, it does come with a more powerful Snapdragon 600 series processor which should give it an edge over some of its competition. However, that really depends on the software optimisations that Xiaomi has built into the POCO M3. As we already know, MIUI 12 is packed with features that are processor intensive. We’ll see how it performs later on.

Other than the processor, the M3 also comes with a pretty respectable setup when it comes to cameras and even memory. However, it’s on par with the competition when it comes to RAM – something that Xiaomi and POCO could have upped for the longevity of the phone.

Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662
Octa-core:
4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold
4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)Adreno 610
RAM4 GB
Memory128 GB (As Reviewed)
64 GB
microSD slot
Display6.53-inch
IPS LCD
1080 x 2340
~395 ppi
Operating SystemAndroid 10, MIUI 12
BatteryNon-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh
Fast charging
18W
Reverse charging
ConnectivityDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band,
Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0,
USB On-The-Go
CameraMain:
Triple Camera:
48-megapixel, f/1.8, (wide)
2-megapixel, f/2.4, (macro)
2-megapixel, f/2.4, (depth)
Video: Full 1080p HD @ 30fps

Front:
8- megapixel (f/2.1)
Video: Full 1080p HD @ 30fps (wide angle)

Features: Panorama
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted)
Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass

User Interface

The POCO M3 comes with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. This makes it equipped with a streamlined interface. It brings fresh and cool animations and a few new features compared to its predecessor the MIUI 11.

As usual with MIUI, it comes with an array of downloadable themes where you can customize ringtones, fonts and so on.

The home screen provides you the usual folders, widgets and so on that you get from any phone running on Android. The MIUI 12 offers you an app drawer that automatically categorizes the apps into categories such as Entertainment, Business and Tools. Feel free to customize the categories or if you hate the feature, simply disable it.

MIUI 12 comes with the new feature of having a floating app. For example, I can open my messaging app on top of the video I’m currently watching. If you don’t want the app to be floating, then split the screen. The one feature that annoyed me was the holding down and slowly having to slide up on the right to open the feature to close or stop all opened apps when clearing your phone. It’s a double swipe up. First swipe is the menu and second is to close apps. I did not have the patience to learn how to overcome this correctly so it might have been a user issue rather than the device itself.

The UI comes with new privacy options which is always welcomed. Users can remove location and device info when sharing photos and videos. There is also a security app that among others scans the phone for malware and helps clear up space to keep the phone running on optimum level.

The fingerprint scanner that is mounted on the right side of the phone is quick and convenient to unlock the phone with your thumb. For a side mounted scanner, it is impressing in terms of accuracy. However, we advise that you activate the Press recognition method offered by Xiaomi so as to avoid accidentally unlocking the device. This unfortunately happened to me and I sent my boss some questionable gifs via WhatsApp because of it.

Performance

The phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 662 chipset. The GPU is Adreno 610. The SoC has an octa-core CPU and holds either 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB UFS 2.0 internal storage or 4 GB RAM with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. Both storage expandable via microSD.

We noticed that there was a slight lag when switching in between tasks which makes us believe that the CPU performance could be bogged down by the optimisations and graphically intensive processes in MIUI 12. However, it is more likely that POCO could have afforded to increase the RAM in the POCO M3 to accommodate its MIUI. The issue is exacerbated if you decide to game on the device.

Gaming

When it comes to gaming, the POCO M3 is a drag – literally. Even though the display boasts a high resolution, there will be significant lags if you set your game above 720p. However, this is expected with the price you pay for an entry-range device. That said, POCO was touting this phone as a go to entry device when it comes to gaming – so there is a little bit of a draw back there. The only highlight here is that the phone does not heat up.

Battery Life

The POCO M3 has a massive 6,000 mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. We’d recommended that you use the fast charger that it comes with it. If you don’t, a slow or normal charge would take quite a while to completely charge this bad boy. In our time with the phone, the battery life was its main highlight; even with 12 hours of full on usage, the battery lasted for 2 full days on a single charge.

Speakers

You will find stereo speakers at the top and bottom of the device, providing users with a balanced audio experience. Due to this, the loudness of the phone is proven when you play YouTube videos or when you take a call with your Asian mom and put her on loudspeaker. The sound quality does not disappoint.

Display

The POCO M3 has a 395ppi density thanks to its extended resolution at 2340 x 1080 pixels. For being on a budget, the M3, which has a large 6.53-inch display, is a cut above the rest in its price category when it comes to display resolution. If you’re a clumsy individual, fret not, the device is equipped with Gorilla Glass 3.

The display is easy to manoeuvre with the brightness level setting being placed at the normal drop down menu. If you’re stuck in the sunlight the whole day, switch on Sunlight Mode for a brighter display.

Camera

The POCO M3 has a triple camera setup for its main camera. The main sensor is 48-megapixel which is complemented bys a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. This triple camera set up is accompanied by a single LED flash. Before you get too excited, the camera is quite basic even though it attempts to hop on the latest trend bandwagon.

The main rear camera is 48-megapixel with f/1.8 lens, 0.8µm pixels and PDAF with night mode available. The macro camera does not have auto-focus but has f/2.4 aperture with 1.75µm pixels. On the front, you will have your 8-megapixel selfie camera with a fixed focus and f/2.1 lens. When you access the camera app, there is a flash mode, HDR mode, AI toggle and beauty effects and filters for the user to play with.

The pictures are nothing out of the ordinary and we didn’t expect them to be. The camera naturally captures and edits the photos with a soft touch but manages to keep the details needed. Overall, the camera tends to make the colours warmer than in real life.

In its different modes, the portrait seems to be more detailed than the regular setting and the 48-megapixel setting compared to the default 12-megapixel captures more detail. However, The AI tends to make the photos captures a bit off through its high contrast setting.

The camera seemed to work best with natural lighting but failed to impress when we tried to use it at night. It doesn’t capture as much details as compared to when used in the daytime. This became better with night mode on but once again, doesn’t compare to natural lighting.

There’s nothing to boast or say much about the front facing camera. It did the job without any issues but other than that, it seemed to be just a basic selfie camera.

In terms of video captured, there isn’t any 4K or 60fps. All videos are captured at 1080@30fps without stabilization. The colours was average at best and nothing out of the basic ordinary.

A Cut Above but Still Bang for Your Buck Comes With Some Sacrifices

The POCO M3 offers more than its competitors in the market with an affordable price tag. It has quite an impressive array of hardware and built in features that make the RM 599 price tag worth it. Trust and believe that you are getting your money’s worth but the phone is not without its flaws and with that price tag, you cannot expect it to be. It’s not the best phone for gaming but runs smoothly if you adjust some in app settings for a good experience. If you’re on a budget or just cannot see yourself spending four figures on any phone, the POCO M3 may just be your best bet right now!

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[Podcast] Tech & Tonic S02 Episode 1- Xiaomi Got Banned in the US and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Launched!

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It is January 2021 and we are back for another episode of Tech & Tonic podcast, the very first one for 2021 and it came from our own houses because Malaysia is under a second lock down (Movement Control Order). The global pandemic did not stop CES 2021 from happening though. Although everything is happening online.

The year kicked off with a bang though because Xiaomi now joins HUAWEI and DJI in the United States banned entities. Xiaomi does not have an official presence in U.S. though. They only stateside link they have is the Operating System they use (Google’s Android), their processors (Qualcomm), and few other components. In that case, what will happen to Xiaomi? We discusses a little further on this topic on the podcast.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series just launched last week too. The renders look exactly the same as the actual device except that the device looks even more impressive. The Samsung Galaxy S21 flagship series packs Samsung’s latest Exynos with 5G capabilities. The Galaxy S21 Ultra even sports S Pen compatibility and up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. All of these comes with a price though. The Samsung Galaxy S21 starts at MYR 3,699 and tops out at MYR 5,899.

It is also the first Samsung Galaxy S21 series that sells without a charger out-of-the-box too. With all the shade that was thrown to Apple’s decision to not include a charger for ‘ecological’ purpose, we start questioning the motive behind not including chargers in smartphone boxes. We also discuss a little further on the fact that the S Pen now lives on in the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, a sign of death in the family of Samsung. All this and more on Tech & Tonic Podcast.

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Xiaomi Announces New Entry-Level Contenders: the Redmi 9T & Redmi Note 9T

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Xiaomi is at it again. Hot off the company’s announcement of their Mi 11 flagship, the company is announcing not one, but two, entry-level devices which make up their new entry-level line up: the Redmi 9T and the Redmi Note 9T. Both come with specifications that make them contenders for your attention if you are looking to purchase a smartphone on the cheap.

Redmi 9T – A non-5G Device for the in-between

Not all devices need to be 5G enabled – that is a truth that is hard to deny as we are squarely in the transitional time between 4G LTE and 5G. Xiaomi is acutely aware of this and continues to provide options for their consumers. The Redmi 9T is the latest in their 4G LTE devices.

The Redmi 9T comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. The Octa-core processor comes with 4 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and a supplemental 4 cores at 1.8GHz. The processor is complemented with the Adreno 610 graphics processor. The combination of which should be able to handle most, if not all, tasks that you can throw at it. In fact, it should be able to handle most high-end games (you’ll have to wait on our review for a full breakdown).

Complementing the formidable internals of the Redmi 9T is a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel sporting a Full HD+. The display comes with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It should be large enough to provide a sufficiently immersive experience. It comes with ample space coming in both 64GB and 128GB. This is complemented with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM.

On the camera front, the main camera setup of the Redmi 9T is a quad-camera setup. The main sensor is a 48-megapixel sensor with a 1/20-inch sensor size and 0.8µm pixel size. It has an f/1.8 aperture and wide-angle with 26mm focal length; equipped with phase detection auto-focus (PDAF). This sensor is complemented with a 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor; and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Up front is an 8-megapixel wide sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

Redmi Note 9T – MediaTek Powered 5G

Together with the Redmi 9T, Xiaomi also announced their new entry to the Redmi Note series: the Redmi Note 9T. The new entry to the Redmi Note is also the first commercially available smartphone running on the new MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor. The new processor is an entry level processor equipped with 5G technology. It comes with 2-cores clocked at 2.4GHz complemented with 6-cores clocked at 1.8GHz. 4GB of RAM complements the processor in addition to 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.

The Redmi Note 9T comes equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 5,000mAh lithium polymer battery which supports 18W fast charging.

On the camera front, the Redmi Note 9T is equipped with a triple sensor main camera setup. It comes with the same 48-megapixel sensor found on the Redmi 9T complemented with a 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth sensor. Up front is a 13-megapixel sensor with an f/2.3 aperture.

Pricing & Availability

ModelVariantInternational PricingMalaysian Pricing (Official)Availability
Redmi 9T4GB + 64GB


4GB + 128GB

6GB + 128GB		€159 (USD$194.30/MYR783.48)

€189 (USD$230.96/MYR931.30)

n/a
MYR599

n/a


MYR699		January 9, 2021
(International)

January 15, 2021
(Malaysia)
Redmi 9T (NFC)4GB + 64GB


4GB + 128GB		€169 (USD$206.52/MYR832.75)

€199 (USD$243.18/MYR980.58)		n/a


n/a
February 2021
(International)
Redmi Note 9T4GB + 64GB


4GB + 128GB		€229
(USD$279.83/MYR1,128.40)

€269
(USD$328.71/MYR1,325.50)		n/aJanuary 11, 2021 (International)

Exchange rates used are taken at 6:15pm on January 10, 2021 from xe.com; 1 EUR = 4.92752 MYR & 1 EUR = 1.22198 USD

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Xiaomi Unveils New Mi 11 Flagship with Focus on User Experience

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Xiaomi is one of the most popular Chinese manufacturers producing not only smartphones but also earphones, power banks, smart TVs and other products. In fact, according to IDC, in the smartphone category alone, the company has successfully become the third most popular brand by shipments in the world; beating the likes of Apple, OPPO, vivo and more. Looking to push the envelope further, the company has announced the Mi 11, their latest flagship smartphone equipped with 5G connectivity. Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, they revealed only ONE flagship smartphone; something we haven’t seen from manufacturers in a while!

New Aspirations with a new Flagship

The Mi 11 isn’t just a new flagship from Xiaomi, it marks the company’s move to push boundaries and start taking on giant brands like Samsung and Apple. Most obviously, Xiaomi has its software aspirations fixed squarely on Apple. With the announcement of their new flagship, the company also announced a new update to their signature MIUI interface: MIUI 12.5. The updated MIUI interface continues to focus on user experience with new features focused on increasing performance, reducing load times, optimizing app compatibility, and improving security.

Xiaomi’s focus on creating a performance centric flagship doesn’t wane when it comes to the Mi 11. It’s the first commercially available smartphone equipped with Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor the Snapdragon 888. The processor is equipped with 5G connectivity on both mmWave and Sub5 spectra with a new 1+3+4 architecture which promises better performance and battery life. The Mi 11 is also equipped with faster UFS3.1 storage for and faster 4600MHz LPDDR5 RAM. In addition, the new Mi flagship also comes with a 4,600 mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 4-curve design with AG coating which the company claims to make it more ergonomic and easier to handle. The flagship has also been given a sleeker design coming in at only 8.06mm thick and weighing only 169g. In addition to this, the Mi 11 comes with a 2K AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling. The panel comes with E4 OLED technology which allows Xiaomi to fine tune the colour accuracy with a ΔE value of about 0.4. The display employs the latest Gorilla Glass Victus when it comes to shatter- and scratch-proofing.

It’s All in the Details from Camera setup to Content Immersion

The Mi 11 comes with a brand-new triple camera setup which Xiaomi claims brings all the features you need to get great video and pictures. The setup comes with a large 1/1.3” 108-megapixel main sensor paired with a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 5-megapixel telemacro sensor. While it may seem like Xiaomi has opted to not have optical zoom on the Mi 11, their inclusion of a telemacro lens allows users to get some optical zoom while also enabling the camera to capture the finer details.

MIUI 12.5, which debuts on the Mi 11, focuses on immersion with features that help make the user experience more immersive than ever before. One of these features is a huge improvement to the haptic engine of the Mi 11. The enhancement allows users to experience more discerning features when it is utilized. Xiaomi touted the many different surfaces the engine can emulate during their presentation. In addition, the company has also added touch sensors which detect how the phone is being held to prevent unwanted screen rotations. Xiaomi is also upping the ante when it comes to sound with a partnership with Harman/Kardon. The Mi 11 comes with stereo speakers calibrated by Harman/Kardon for a more immersive sound experience.

Pricing & Availability

The Mi 11 is available in three colours: Blue, Black, and white. There are also two special Eco Leather editions available in Khaki and Mist Purple. It goes on sale in China starting on January 1, 2020 with prices starting at CN¥3,999 for the 8GB+128GB configuration. The Mi 11 doesn’t come with a wall wart in the box. However, Xiaomi is making a bundled deal available with a 55W GaN charger for the same price (for now). The bundle is originally valued at CN¥4,098.

ConfigurationPrice (CN¥)Price (USD$)Price (MYR)
8GB RAM + 128GB Storage3,999611.832,478.25
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage4,299657.322,664.17
12GB RAM + 256GB Storage4,699718.482,911.59

The Mi 11 is also available in an extremely limited edition made with Scodix Crystal and signed by CEO, Lei Jun which will be available during a special live stream on TikTok (known in China as DouYin).

Official Specifications

SpecificationsXiaomi Mi 11
Display6.81-inch AMOLED
1 billion colours
2K Resolution
1440×3200 pixels (515 ppi)
5000000:1 contrast ratio
500nit brightness
120Hz dynamic refresh rate
480 Hz touch sampling rate   
HDR10+
DCI-P3
MEMC
Gorilla Glass Victus
SoftwareMIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
Octa-core:
1x Cortex X1 (2.4GHz)
3x Cortex A78 (2.4GHz)
4x Cortex A55 (1.8GHz)
Hexagon 780 AI Engine
GPUAdreno 660
MemoryRAM: 8GB, 12GB (LPDDR5)
Storage: 128GB, 256GB (UFS3.1)
Rear CameraMain:
108-megapixel
1/1.3” sensor size
f/1.9 aperture
0.8µm pixel size  

13-megapixel Super Wide Angle
123° viewing angle
f/2.4 aperture  

5-megapixel telemacro
f/2.4 aperture
Seflie Camera20-megapixel
1/3.4”
0.8µm
Connectivity5G (mmWave & Sub6)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac/ax (WiFi 6)
Bluetooth 5.2
USB C (v2.0)
Battery4600mAh
55W Fast Charging
50W Wireless Fast Charging
10W Reverse Wireless Charging
USB-C PD 3.0
Quick Charge 4+
MiscUnder Display Fingerprint Sensor (optical)
AptX HD
AptX Adaptive
Accelerometer
Gyro
Proximity Sensor
Compass
ColorsBlack, White, Blue  

Eco Leather Edition:
Khaki, Mist Purple  

Limited Special Edition:
Scodix Crystal
Price[8GB+128GB] CN¥3,999 (USD$611.83/MYR2,478.25)
[8GB+256GB] CN¥4,299 (USD$657.32/MYR2,664.17)
[12GB+256GB] CN¥4,699 (USD$718.48/MYR2,911.59)
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Redmi Brings SonicBass to India for Rs.999

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Xiaomi subsidiary, Redmi just launched the new wireless earphones in India. The new offering was initially launched in Nepal last month. Since its initial launch, the Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones have become known as the affordable true wireless earbuds.

Source: Xiaomi India

The Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones come with a neckband designed to give extra grip around the shoulders. The neckband is a relatively flat cable whicht you can double-tap to trigger your assistant of choice (Google Assistant, Alexa or Siri). It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support for connectivity and is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

It has dual microphones along with ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation). ENC technology allows better call quality by suppressing any ambient noise. It is equipped with IPX4 splash and sweat resistance – an important feature for those looking to use it while exercising. In addition, it has a multifunction button to quickly access various multimedia controls. It also comes with antiwax silicone tips with magnetic earbuds.

The Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones are touted to last for up to 12 hours on a single charge, thanks to its 120mAh battery. The standby time is listed to be about 200 hours and it weighs only 21.2 grams. Bluetooth connectivity on the earphones ranges to about 10 metres of operating distance.

The Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones are now available in India for Rs.999 (MYR56.49/USD$13.65).

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[UPDATE] Xiaomi Launches the Mi 10T Series – The New Value for Money Kings are Here Starting from MYR 1,699!

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When Xiaomi introduced the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro last year, the device became a sensation. It was one of the best value-for-money buys that you can make in the year 2019 and it was something that really caught our attention. It performed admirably too, definitely one of the best smartphones to come out of 2020. Then comes the big question. How do you follow up from such a smartphone?

Last night was Xiaomi’s answer to that question of replacing the Xiaomi Mi 9T series. The answer was a plain and simple Xiaomi Mi 10T series. Of course, the series branches out into three devices to cover three different market segments.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Source: Xiaomi

The most powerful device in the series is obviously the ‘Pro’. It is quite expected at this point, with that naming moniker. Obviously as well, the device packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 System on a Chip (SoC), the most powerful Qualcomm SoC before the Snapdragon 856+ launched.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is a rather powerful chip still though. That powerful SoC with Adreno 650 GPU combined with 8GB of RAM is sure to make the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro the most powerful smartphone the Chinese manufacturer has seen in their stables. All that power will be accentuated by the write and read speeds of the 256GB (up to) UFS 3.1 memory module.

Source: Xiaomi

This Android 12 with MIUI 12 device runs on a large 5,000mAh battery to keep everything running from morning to night, and even more. If not, the Xiaomi Mi 10T super-fast charges at 33W. All that is wrapped in a mix of glass body and aluminium frame.

The front of the device is mostly plain Corning Gorilla Glass 5 housing the large 6.67-inch TrueColor DotDisplay. At 144Hz the Full HD+ display feels smooth and snappy, a real difference in experiencing MIUI 12. Yes, you read that right; 144Hz, not 120Hz.

Source: Xiaomi

That super-fast gaming-centric display is not just fast though. It is a properly pretty display with P3 colour gamut and TrueColor for more accurate colours. They also understand that not all contents are displayed at 144Hz, so the display also comes with AdaptiveSync and Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation (MEMC) technologies to match framerates and make it seem like your 60Hz videos play at 120Hz or even 144Hz.

At the corner of the display is a 20-Megapixel front facing camera to ensure your selfies look good. Of course, that is not the only camera that the device has. It is a modern flagship after all. Out the back then is a large 108-Megapixel sensor supported by a 13-Megapixel ultra-wide camera and 5-Megapixel macro camera. No telephoto nonsense here. That 108-Megapixel shooter gives the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro the ability to shoot videos at 8K resolution.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T

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A step down from the Pro is the regular Xiaomi Mi 10T. Technically, there is not much in difference between the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The Xiaomi Mi 10T packs the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC as the Mi 10T Pro.

You can even get it with up to 8GB RAM arrangement with 128GB of memory in tow too, comparable to the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. Both packs the same sized display with the same refresh rate and colour calibration. Both also pack the same battery size at 5,000mAh.

The difference is out the back of the device. The Xiaomi Mi 10T also still has the same smaller 13-Megapixel Ultra-wide shooter and 5-Megapixel macro camera at the back. But instead of the powerful 108-Megapixel camera, it is a 64-Megapixel sensor in place. This could be the next best value device of the year, we think.

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Mi 10T Lite

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If you are looking for something that is more considerate for your wallet, then there is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. As its name suggest, this is sort of the baby Xiaomi Mi 10T. Of course, you cannot expect it to be anywhere near as powerful as the bigger brother, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro too.

It packs the power of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC for big performance at a budget. The 750G also packs 5G capabilities for good measure, in case you want a taste of it when it is available. But it is also still powerful enough to run your PUBG Mobile smoothly.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G that is paired with 6GB of RAM space is powerful enough to power MIUI 12 based on Android 11 on the 120Hz 6,67-inch Full HD display. The display is nicely protected against weather and other abuse via a Corning Gorilla Glass. Under that same glass at the top of the display is a 16-Megapixel front-facing shooter.

Source: Xiaomi

Out the back, you also find a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to house a 64-Megapixel main shooter. That main shooter is paired with an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 2-Megapixel Macro lens, and a 2-Megapixel depth sensor making it a quad-camera set-up effectively.

Keeping everything running all day long is a 4,820mAh battery. While that is still smaller than the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, it is a decent battery size. If you need to get it charged, the 33W charger in the box should fix you up quickly.

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Specifications

Mi 10T ProMi 10TMi 10T Lite
Display144Hz 6.67″ TrueColor DotDisplay
20:9 aspect ratio, 2400×1080 FHD+,
AdaptiveSync display:
30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz/120Hz/144Hz
Support MEMC
Support DCI-P3, HDR10
Brightness: 500 nits (typ), 650 nits max brightness
(typ)
Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ)
Sunlight display 3.0, Reading mode 3.0
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification
360° ambient light sensor		144Hz 6.67″ TrueColor DotDisplay
20:9 aspect ratio, 2400×1080 FHD+,
AdaptiveSync display:
30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz/120Hz/144Hz
Support MEMC
Support DCI-P3, HDR10
Brightness: 500 nits (typ), 650 nits max brightness
(typ)
Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ)
Sunlight display 3.0, Reading mode 3.0
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification
360° ambient light sensor		120Hz 6.67” DotDisplay
20:9 aspect ratio, 2400×1080 FHD+
AdaptiveSync display:
30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz/120Hz
Color gamut: NTSC 84% (typ)
Brightness: 450 nits (typ)
Color contrast ratio: 1500:1 (typ)
HDR10
Sunlight display 3.0, Reading mode
3.0
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light
certification
360° ambient light sensor
BodyCorning® Gorilla® Glass
5 front and back
Aluminum alloy frame		Corning® Gorilla® Glass
5 front and back
Aluminum alloy frame		Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 front and
back
Plastic frame
Dimensions165.1mm x 76.4mm x
9.33mm, 218g		165.1mm x 76.4mm x
9.33mm, 216g		165.38mm x 76.8mm x 9.0mm,
214.5g
ColourCosmic Black, Lunar
Silver, Aurora Blue		Cosmic Black, Lunar
Silver		Atlantic Blue, Pearl Gray, Rose Gold
Beach
ProcessorQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865
up to 2.84GHz clock speed		Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865
up to 2.84GHz clock speed		Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 750G
up to 2.2GHz clock speed
Cameras (rear)108MP wide-angle
camera, 1.6μm 4-in-1
Super Pixel with OIS, 82°
FOV, f/1.69, 7P lens
13MP ultra-wide angle
camera, 123° FOV, f/2.4
5MP macro camera,
f/2.4, AF 2-10cm		64MP wide-angle
camera, 1.6μm 4-in-1
Super Pixel, 79.8°
FOV, f/1.89 , 6P lens
13MP ultra-wide angle
camera, 123° FOV,
f/2.4
5MP macro camera,
f/2.4, AF 2-10cm		64MP wide-angle camera, 1.6μm
4-in-1 Super Pixel, 79.8° FOV
f/1.89, 6P lens
8MP ultra-wide camera, 120° FOV,
f/2.2
2MP macro camera, f/2.4
FF (4cm)
2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
Camera (front)20MP in-display front camera
f/2.2		20MP in-display front camera
f/2.2		16MP in-display front camera
f/2.45
Connectivity5G
WiFi 6
Dual SIM
Multi-functional NFC
IR blaster		5G
WiFi 6
Dual SIM
Multi-functional NFC
IR blaster		5G
Dual SIM
Multi-functional NFC
IR blaster
Battery5,000mAh (typ) high-capacity battery
33W wired fast charging
33W in-box charger		5,000mAh (typ) high-capacity battery
33W wired fast charging
33W in-box charger		4,820mAh (typ) high-capacity battery
33W wired fast charging
33W in-box charger
AudioDual speakers
Hi-Res Audio certification		Dual speakers
Hi-Res Audio certification		Dual speakers
Hi-Res Audio certification
MotorX-axis linear vibration motorX-axis linear vibration motorZ-axis linear vibration motor
SystemMIUI 12 based on Android 10MIUI 12 based on Android 10MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Storage8GB+128GB
8GB+256GB		6GB+128GB
8GB+128GB		6GB + 64GB
6GB + 128GB

Mi Watch

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Alongside the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Lite, Xiaomi introduces their new Mi Watch (not to be confused with Apple Watch). The Mi Watch is made for the active Mi fans with its bright AMOLED display measuring in at 1.39-inch in diameter displaying all the things you need to know about your lifestyle.

The Mi Watch can keep track of up to 117 kinds of exercises in all different modes. There are six different sensors and a GPS tracker to offer you all the sorts of information you need for a healthy lifestyle. The best part though, is that you only need to charge the Mi Watch once in every 16 days.

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Availability and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Lite will be launching in Malaysia very soon. In fact, it is supposed to be launched locally on the 6th of October 2020. The Xiaomi Mi Watch is also expected to make an appearance at the local launch. There are no confirmed prices yet at this point. We will be updating this page very soon with that information.

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UPDATE: The Xiaomi Mi Watch will be available in Malaysia from December 6th onward in Malaysia. No prices have been announced at this time, but we are expecting it to be priced well below the MYR 1,299 mark. The Xiaomi Mi 10T series will be available in regular and Pro variant for MYR 1,699 (8GB + 128GB) and MYR 1,999 (8GB + 256GB). The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro is available 9th October onward in all Mi authorised stores, official concept stores, and partner online retailers across Malaysia. No news on the Mi 10T Lite.

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UPDATE 2: Xiaomi is holding their first ever roadshow for the Mi 10T and the Mi10T Pro in four locations across Malaysia. The road show will be held on the 9th to the 11th of October 2020 in Sunway Pyramid, One Utama (Mi Store), Gurney Plaza Penang (Mi Store), and Paradigm Mall JB (Mi Store). If you are one of the first 450 customers to buy the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, you are entitled to get a free Mi LED 4S 55-inch television alongside a Mi True Wireless Earphone 2 Basic. The first 3,000 customers are entitled to the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic. Your purchase of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro also comes with 6-months of Netflix Mobile Plan subscription for free.

UPDATE 3: The first sales roadshow of the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro is now exclusively online, in light of the current pandemic situation. The first sales campaign will still happen on all Xiaomi’s online sales platforms including their official store on Lazada from 9 October 2020 onward. The exhibition planned at Sunway Pyramid on the same day will still happen for experiential purposes only.