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Poco F2 Pro holds promise in high-performance and speed

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Poco has announced their second device after its spin-off from Xiaomi a few months ago. The Poco F2 Pro is now a reality and brings in top-of-the-line performance at a competitive price. Prices start at 499 Euros (no Indian pricing or availability yet) but Poco F2 Pro epitomises the direction every smartphone brand is heading towards – which is to launch phones with high-end specs and disrupt the momentum of brands in a higher segment.

The F2 Pro is powered by the well-acquainted Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, which is also deemed to be the most powerful 5G processor out there. More so, the phone has the Adreno 650 GPU integrated and to the delight of all gamers, the Poco F2 Pro has a z-axis haptic feedback mechanism through a motor and is also ‘TUV Rheinland High Gaming Performance’ certified, which does corroborate Poco’s claim of F2 Pro’s sustained peak performance.

The Poco F2 Pro is available in two RAM/ROM variants – the 6GB (LPDDR4X) +128GB and the 8GB (LPDDR5) +256GB, with the latter costing 599 Euros. With the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back for better protection, the Poco F2 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display offering a resolution of 2400×1080 (20:9 aspect ratio), a brightness of up to 800 nits and support to the HDR10+ technology.

The F2 Pro’s camera is a significant upgrade compared to the Poco F1 as it consists of a rear quad-cam setup with a 64MP main camera – built with a Sony IMX686 sensor opening up to an aperture of f/1.89 – a 123-degree 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, 5MP tele-macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has the cheeky drop-protected 20MP pop-up camera in the front which impressively supports 120fps front slow motion.

The rear cameras, however, seem to have impressive video-shooting capabilities. Poco seemed to have gone all out by enabling the cameras to record 8K videos at 24fps and 4K videos at 60fps. We can imagine content creators simply loving modes like Video Bokeh, ShootSteady, Night mode 2.0, Vlog and Cinematic modes.

The Poco F2 Pro has a 4700mAh battery and is equipped with a 30W wired fast charge taking a little over an hour to reach full charge.

Poco F2 Pro will be available in colour options of Neon Blue, Electric Purple, Phantom White and the Cyber Grey, with the latter two coming with Anti-glare matte finish.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with 5G, 108MP camera

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The star of today’s announcement is not the Mi Box 4K or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. In fact, it is Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphone for the Indian market yet. The Mi 10 goes head-to-head with OnePlus’ 8 Pro series with comparable flagship performance but with an improved design and a whopping 108MP camera sensor.

Mi 10 sports an almost bezel-less design with 3D glass on the front and back and protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay on the front has a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate with the display supporting HDR, P3 colour gamut and a peak brightness of 1120 nits.

Just like most flagship phones these days, Mi 10, too, is also powered by Snapdragon 865 that delivers top-of-the-line performance and brings in 5G along with MultiLink support that enables simultaneous connection to your 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks and mobile data. The Mi 10 will also have 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

On the camera front, the quad-camera setup at the back is led by 108MP sensor with 13MP manning the ultra-wide duty and 2MP depth and macro sensor. The main camera can shoot videos to up to 8K video resolution. The front has a 20MP selfie camera.

The 4780mAh battery can be charged with the boxed 30W charger or the 30W wireless charger. The phone also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

Mi 10 will sell in two colour variants – Twilight Grey and Coral Green in 8GB +128GB for Rs. 49,999 and 8GB + 256GB for Rs. 54,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon India and offline retail stores. It will go on sale from May 18 but can be pre-ordered from today to receive a Mi Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh. Additionally, customers transacting with HDFC debit or credit card will also be eligible for Rs. 3,000 discount.

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Xiaomi announces its first true wireless earphones in India

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It did take some time but Xiaomi’s first-ever truly wireless earphones are announced for the Indian market.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 design is inspired from Apple AirPods but it’s distinct enough with its wide stem. Besides, Xiaomi claims the earphones are tuned for audio, thanks to the 14.2mm dynamic driver, making it one of the biggest in its class.

Moreover, the TWS supports LHDC Hi-res codec that delivers better quality audio compared to SBC. However, LHDC-compatible devices are few at the moment, which also includes Xiaomi’s own Mi 10.

Other features include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, one-step pairing with MIUI 11, smart in-ear detection with gesture control, noise cancellation for calls, voice assistant support and up to 14 hours of battery life.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 will be available on Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and offline stores for Rs. 4,499 from May 12 but can be availed at a special price of Rs. 3,999 till May 17.

Mi Box 4K easily transforms your current TV to a Smart TV

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The struggle to watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar and countless other OTT services is real if you own a non-smart TV. Sure, there are solutions like Amazon’s Fire TV Stick and Google Chromecast but they are not as cheap as what Xiaomi just announced. The Mi Box 4K aims to bring all the smarts to your defunct Smart TV or non-Smart TV, in addition, to playing back 4K HDR content.

The Mi Box 4K runs on stock Android TV, which means there’s no PatchWall to use but it does give access to the latest video, music and games, thanks to Play Store support.

In terms of other features, the Mi Box 4K supports Dolby Audio, DTS 2.0, Chromecast and Data Saver that allows users to stream more content at a lower resolution, making it extremely useful who stream content via mobile hotspots or have a metered broadband connection.

When it comes to connectivity, there’s one HDMI 2.0 port to connect to the TV, USB 2.0 to play content from a connected pen drive or HDD, 3.5m audio out and Bluetooth 4.2 to connect to audio accessories or a gamepad.

Codec-wise, the Mi Box 4K is capable to play the prevalent ones like MOV, AVI, MP4, MKV, FLAC, MP3, TIF, JPG and more.

The Mi Box 4K goes on sale from May 10 on Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi physical stores for Rs. 3,499. In case you cannot buy from online stores, you can check out Mi Local that sources products from a Mi store in your vicinity.

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Xiaomi’s new budget-friendly speakers are ultra-portable

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Xiaomi have launched their latest palm-sized Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker at a pocket-friendly price of just Rs. 1,399. Equipped with the latest Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity, these small speakers promise to deliver rich vocals and bass.

Xiaomi’s determination to provide maximum value for money to its users is evident with the number of features in this relatively less pricey speaker. With a 2000mAh battery, a full charge can provide around 20 hours of playback time at 80% volume. Impressively, it also allows users to access Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant through a simple touch of a button. More so, the speakers also allow users to answer or end calls through a single touch.

The Mi Outdoor Blutotth Speakers are also waterproof as they’re IPX5 rated, enhancing the speaker’s portability in addition to its sleek, mobile and compact design. Getting into the hardware side of things, what enables the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker to provide good sound quality is that the speaker features a passive radiator and a diaphragm made of Canadian long fiber pulp vibration film.

Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker is specially built for the young music enthusiast who wants the best of technology and quality. Designed to provide an unmatched experience the speaker not only comes with IPX5 rating, but also is the loudest in the segment with an unmatched battery life. We hope that the new speaker helps our users cherish their music experiences wherever they go.

Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales, Xiaomi India

The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is now available on Mi Homes and Mi’s product website. It’s only available in Black.