Redmi 8A gets Android 10 update globally

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Xiaomi is known for pushing out updates for even its budget devices. The latest to join the list is Redmi 8A, the budget 2019 smartphone. It is now receiving the Android 10 update globally, except for Indonesia. However, it is expected to roll out for the country soon.

Here are the build numbers of Redmi 8A Android 10 update for all the regions.

RegionBuild Number
ChinaV11.0.2.0.QCPCNXM
GlobalV11.0.1.0.QCPMIXM
IndiaV11.0.1.0.QCPINXM
EEA (Europe)V11.0.1.0.QCPEUXM
RussiaV11.0.1.0.QCPRUXM

The Redmi 8A Android 10 update brings the August 2020 security patch as well. Further, the device is also eligible for MIUI 12 update. However, it won’t be receiving the Android 11 update.

Via: Piunikaweb

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RedmiBook Air 13 brings 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi 6, and plenty of RAM in China

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Xiaomi is expanding its laptop portfolio. The company has launched another device under its Redmi brand in its home market, China. The RedmiBook Air 13 is an ultrabook that weighs 1.05kg. It features a 13.3-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. It supports 100% sRGB color gamut. 300nits brightness, and comes with DC Dimming feature.

The RedmiBook Air 13 is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210Y processor, which can go up to 4.5GHz in Turbo Boost. It is being offered in two RAM variants of 8GB and 16GB. Both of them come equipped with 512GB SSD. The thin laptop also sports an all-copper heat dissipation module to ensure that the device doesn’t heat up during heavy usage.

RedmiBook Air 13

It packs a 41Wh battery, which is promised to last for up to eight hours on a single charge. Xiaomi is also bundling a 65W USB-C adapter with the laptop. It runs Windows 10 OS and features two USB Type-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1.

The RedmiBook Air 13’s 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD variant is priced at 4,899 yuan (~$705). In contrast, the 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD model costs 5,199 yuan (~$748). It is already up for pre-order and will go on sale starting August 17.

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MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 9 reportedly starts rolling out in India

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Redmi Note 9 is reportedly receiving the MIUI 12 update in India. It follows the MIUI 12 update that was rolled out for Poco X2 last week. The information comes from  shared by Twitter user Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) on Twitter. As per the screenshot, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 comes with version MIUI V12.0.1.0.QJOINXM and is 538MB in size.

The update brings an all-new animation engine and a brand-new visual design. However, the screenshot does not reveal all the changes and features. But we can expect the features showcased at the MIUI 12 unveiling back in April to be present. It is likely to include improved floating windows, a simpler and cleaner visual design.

MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 9 comes with several changes in terms of privacy and security. Plus, a new Control Center design is also present. You can check for update by going to Settings > About Phone > System update.

Via: Gadgets360

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Redmi 9 teased to be launched in India on August 4

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Redmi has teased the launch of its next smartphone in India. It is expected to launch the Redmi 9 in the country on Amazon.in. The teaser shows Prime and the reflection inside the phone shows NINE, which clearly confirms the Redmi 9 series. However, which phone will be launched is not confirmed. To recall, there are three Redmi 9 series smartphones including Redmi 9, 9A and 9C.

The Redmi 9 features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD water-drop display. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. It sports a quad rear camera setup of 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP and an 8MP selfie shooter. The handset packs a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, but it comes with a 10W charger in the box.

Redmi 9 specifications

Display6.53-inch IPS LCD
2340 x 1080 pixels
394 PPI pixel density
19.5:9 aspect ratio
1500:1 contrast ratio
89.83% Screen-to-body ratio
400 nit brightness
Gorilla Glass 3
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G80
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Rear Cameras13MP (f/2.2) primary
8MP (f/2.2) wide-angle
5MP (f/2.4) macro
2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Front Camera8MP (f/2.0)
Battery5,020 mAh
18W fast charging
Dimensions163.32×77.01×9.1 mm
Weight198 grams

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Redmi Note 9 first sale in India today at 12 noon

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Redmi Note 9 was launched in India last week and now it is all set to be made available for purchase. It comes in Pebble Grey, Arctic White, and Aqua Green colors. It is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs Rs 13,499. Further, the top-end 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version is priced at Rs 14,999.

It will go on sale starting 12 noon IST via Amazon and Mi.com. Further, The fourth Scarlet Red color option of Redmi Note 9 will be made available for the first time on August 6 as part of Amazon’s Prime Day 2020 sale.

Redmi Note 9 specifications

Display6.53-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels)
450nits brightness, Gorilla Glass 5 protection
SoCMediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x
Storage64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
expandable up to 512GB with microSD
CamerasRear: 48MP (f/1.79) primary with EIS
8MP (f/2.2 ultrawide
2MP (f/2.4) depth
2MP (f/2.4) macro
Front: 13MP
Battery5020mAh
OSAndroid 10 with MIUI 11

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Redmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale in India today at 12 noon

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Redmi Note 9 Pro was launched in India in March. Since then, due to the pandemic, the smartphone has only been made available in flash sales. If you are one of those who is willing to purchase the phone, today is your chance. It will go on sale at 12 noon via Amazon and Mi.com. It will be made available in Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black color options.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes equipped with a 6.67-inch LCD display. It features a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 8nm Mobile Platform. Further, it comes in two LPDDR4x RAM options of 4GB and 6GB with 64GB and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Further, it is expandable by up to 256GB with a dedicated microSD card slot. The handset packs a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

It sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM2 with f/1.79 aperture + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 119-degree field of view + a 5MP 2cm macro lens + a 2MP depth sensor. On the front lies a 32MP selfie shooter. It can shoot 4k at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps/30fps and 720p at 30fps.

Redmi Note 9 Pro price in India

4GB + 64GB: Rs 13,999
6GB + 128GB: Rs 16,999

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Redmi Note 9 with Helio G85 SoC launched in India, price starts at Rs 11,999

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Redmi Note 9 has been launched in India. The device features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Redmi claims 21% performance improvements over Redmi Note 8 powered by Snapdragon 665.

It sports a quad rear camera setup of 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP and a 13MP selfie shooter. The device packs a 5,020mAh battery with 22.5W fast charger in the box and supports 9W reverse charging.

The Redmi Note 9 comes in Pebble Grey, Arctic White and Aqua Green colors. It is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs Rs 13,499. Further, the top-end 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version is priced at Rs 14,999. It will go on sale from Amazon India and Mi.com and Mi Home and other stores offline starting from July 24th.

Redmi Note 9 specifications

Display6.53-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels)
450nits brightness, Gorilla Glass 5 protection
SoCMediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x
Storage64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
expandable up to 512GB with microSD
CamerasRear: 48MP (f/1.79) primary with EIS
8MP (f/2.2 ultrawide
2MP (f/2.4) depth
2MP (f/2.4) macro
Front: 13MP
Battery5020mAh
OSAndroid 10 with MIUI 11

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Xiaomi reveals Redmi Note 9 is arriving in India on July 20

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The Redmi Note 9 budget smartphone made its debut back in April, but it is yet to reach India, the biggest market for Xiaomi. The wait finally ends now. Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Note 9 is launching in India on July 20 via an online event that kicks off at 12 noon (IST).

The Redmi Note 9 was launched carrying a price tag of $199 (~ Rs. 15,000) for the base model, but the hardware it packs in that budget is quite impressive. You get four cameras at the back, a 6.53-inch FHD+ display flaunting a modern punch-hole design and MediaTek’s gaming-centric Helio G85 SoC.

The Redmi offering also packs a sufficiently large 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. However, we are yet to come across any credible leaks regarding the Redmi Note 9’s price in India. Here’s a quick look at the device’s internal hardware to get you excited about Xiaomi’s new budget phone in India.

Display6.53-inch FHD+
450 nits peak brightness
19.5:9 screen-to-body ratio
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Splash-proof Nano coating
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G85
ARM G52 MC2 GPU
RAM3GB / 4GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Rear Camera48MP (f/1.79) primary
8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle
2MP (f/2.4) macro camera
2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
1080p video at 30FPS
Slo-mo 720p video at 120FPS
Front Camera13MP (f/2.25)
Battery5,020mAh
18W fast charging support
Dimensions162.3×77.2×8.9 mm
Weight199 grams

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Xiaomi brings MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM update to Redmi K20 Pro

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Redmi K20 Pro has started receiving the MIUI 12 update in India. Xiaomi has confirmed that it is rolling out the MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM update is rolling out for users in the country. To recall, MIUI 12 was unveiled back in April, and the rollout of the new OS update began in June.

The Redmi K20 series is part of the first batch of phones – alongside the Mi 9T series, and Mi 10 series – to receive the MIUI 12 update. If you are a Redmi K20 Pro user, you should get notified of the update when it arrives. However, you can manually check by heading to Settings > About phone > System update and then select Check for update.

As per PunikaWeb the MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM update for Redmi K20 Pro comes with version number V12.0.1.0.QFKINXM. The size of the update is listed to be 2.3GB. It brings system animations, system visuals, and better privacy protection. It also comes with the June 2020 Android security patch.

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MIUI 12 stable beta starts rolling out for Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Redmi Note 8 Pro has been Xiaomi’s one of the most popular mid-range smartphones over the course of past three years. Hence, it is not a surprise seeing Xiaomi rolling out regular updates for the device. Now, some beta testers have started receiving the MIUI 12 Stable Beta for the global variant of the phone. 

The Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI 12 stable beta update comes with build number MIUI 12.0.0.4 QGGMIXM. It is 632MB in size. It brings most of the MIUI 12 features such as Dark Mode 2.0, enhanced security, new camera functions while the system animations, and more. The UI has been changed as well.

The Redmi Note 7 and POCO F1 are expected to receive the final and stable beta version of the software next. Since these three phones entered the MIUI 12 beta phase together.

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Redmi’s Dimensity 1000+ SoC-powered phone could feature a 120Hz OLED display

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Redmi is rumored to launch its first smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset soon. Details such as its display type and selfie camera have leaked online. The information comes from leakster Digital Chat Station who first tipped the presence of such a device.

The tipster claims that Redmi’s handset packing the Dimensity 1000+ chipset will come with a 120Hz refresh rate. He says that the display type will be OLED. Moreover, according to the leak, the upcoming phone will feature a pop-up selfie camera.

For reference, Redmi has only launched Dimensity 820 SoC-powered 5G devices thus far. Hence, the company will be using MediaTek’s flagship chipset for the first time. The upcoming device could be launched as Redmi K40.

Via: Gizmochina

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Redmi 7A starts receiving Android 10-based stable MIUI update in India

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Xiaomi’s entry-level phone, the Redmi 7A has started receiving the Android 10 update. The phone was launched last year with Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10. It was updated to MIUI 11 earlier this year, but it was still based on Android 9.

However, the device started receiving the latest update in China recently. Then it was Europe’s turn to get it. And now, it is finally rolling out for the users in India. It is good to see that Xiaomi is rolling out the Android 10 update to an $85 phone.

The Redmi 7A Android 10 update comes with version number V11.0.1.0.QCMINXM. It also brings the May 2020 Android security patch. While it is receiving the MIUI 11 update, Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will get the MIUI 12 update too.

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Redmi 9C, Redmi 9A launched with latest Helio G-series chipsets

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Redmi has expanded its 9-series with the launch of Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A. The duo features a 6.53-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ IPS LCD Dot Drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. They come with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 512GB.

The Redmi 9C is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, whereas the Redmi 9C packs Helio G25 chipset. The former sports a dual rear camera setup of 13MP + 5MP, while the latter features a single 13MP rear camera. Both the smartphones pack a 5,000mAh battery.

Redmi 9A
Redmi 9A

Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A specifications

Redmi 9CRedmi 9A
Display6.53-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+
20:9 IPS LCD Dot Drop screen		6.53-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+
20:9 IPS LCD Dot Drop screen
SoCMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G25
RAM2GB LPDDR4x2GB LPDDR4x
Storage32GB (eMMC 5.1)
expandable memory up to
512GB with microSD		32GB (eMMC 5.1)
expandable memory up to
512GB with microSD
Cameras Rear: 13MP primary
5MP ultrawide
2MP depth
Front: 5MP		Rear: 13MP
Front: 5MP
Battery5,000mAh5,000mAh
OSAndroid 10 with MIUI 11,
upgradable to MIUI 12		Android 10 with MIUI 11,
upgradable to MIUI 12

The Redmi 9C is priced at RM 429 (~$100 / Rs 7,560), whereas the Redmi 9A will sell for RM 359 (~ $ 83.8 / Rs 6,325).

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Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C are launching on June 30

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The Redmi 9 has been launched in markets like Spain, Malaysia, and China. Now, the company is all set to expand the Redmi 9 lineup with the launch of Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C. To recall, the former was spotted at certification platforms like China’s 3C and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S,

The official teaser released by the company teases the battery and display sizes of the two smartphones. The illustration in the poster also suggests that the duo will come with teardrop notch displays. Redmi 9A could be powered by the Helio G25 SoC, whereas the Redmi 9C is tipped to pack the Helio G35 chipset.

The two phones are rumored to feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. They are said to pack a 5,000mah battery. Further, these phones could sport a 5MP selfie camera, rear-facing fingerprint reader, microSD card slot, an IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port.

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Redmi 9 launched in China in two new storage variants

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Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 9 in China after announcing it for the European market earlier this month. The smartphone is getting two new storage variants in the country, 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB. Other specifications of the handset remain unchanged. However, Xiaomi is yet to reveal the launch details of the phone for other international markets like India.

The Redmi 9 features a  6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) display with waterdrop-style notch. It runs Android 10 and is powered by the Helio G80 SoC. It sports a quad rear camera setup of 13MP + 8MP +5MP + 2MP and an 8MP selfie shooter. The smartphone packs a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Redmi 9 specifications

Display6.53-inch IPS LCD
2340 x 1080 pixels
394 PPI pixel density
19.5:9 aspect ratio
1500:1 contrast ratio
89.83% Screen-to-body ratio
400 nit brightness
Gorilla Glass 3
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G80
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Rear Cameras13MP (f/2.2) primary
8MP (f/2.2) wide-angle
5MP (f/2.4) macro
2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Front Camera8MP (f/2.0)
Battery5,020 mAh
18W fast charging
Dimensions163.32×77.01×9.1 mm
Weight198 grams

Redmi 9 price and availability in China

Redmi 9 price in China is as follows:

  • 4GB + 64GB: ¥799 (~$113)
  • 4GB + 128GB: ¥999 (~$141)
  • 6GB + 128GB: ¥1199 (~$169.6)

It is currently up for pre-bookings in China via Mi China site and JD.com. It comes in Carbon black, Mordecin, Neon Blue, and Lotus Root Powder color options.

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