Xiaomi suffers US blacklist sanctions, but it is not as bad as Huawei… yet

Xiaomi suffers US blacklist sanctions, but it is not as bad as Huawei… yet

In another blow to the consumer tech industry, the US government has blacklisted Xiaomi along with eight other companies from receiving US investment. This continues the prolonged political dispute with the US and China, which has led the US to place very severe restrictions on Huawei. The new restrictions placed on Xiaomi are relatively mild…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G vs Realme 7 5G – Two affordable 5G phones great for gamers
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G vs Realme 7 5G – Two affordable 5G phones great for gamers

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced their latest affordable 5G phone, the Redmi Note 9T 5G. This is the second phone to become available in Europe featuring that 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, previously, the Realme 7 5G launched in November featuring this excellent 5G chipset. There are now three phones in the UK/EU feature Dimensity chipsets, with…

Xiaomi launches no frills budget Poco M3 with mid-range SD662 processor, 48MP camera and 6000mAh battery for under £140

Xiaomi launches no frills budget Poco M3 with mid-range SD662 processor, 48MP camera and 6000mAh battery for under £140

If you are looking for an affordable phone that just works without being sluggish and can take a few decent photos too, the new Poco M3 could fit the bill. Priced at 149 euros with 4GB+64GB or 169 euros with 4GB+128GB this should be available in the UK for under £140 for the base model….

Poco X3 NFC Review: An amazing budget phone but the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G may be a better buy
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Poco X3 NFC Review: An amazing budget phone but the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G may be a better buy

Launched last month, the Poco X3 NFC offers up a massive specification for your money, much like all the Poco phones proceeding it. Even before I touched the phone, I knew it would inevitably be the best sub-£200 phone on the market. However, with the recent launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite you can…

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the cheapest 5G phone available at just £199 during Black Friday
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is the cheapest 5G phone available at just £199 during Black Friday

With an RRP of £229, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is already an amazing buy, offering incredible mid-range performance and 5G connectivity thanks to the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset. As part of the launch, Xiaomi is offering the phone at a discounted rate, taking the base model down to £199, which is the…

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review – An affordable flagship phone for gamers and photographers alike
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review – An affordable flagship phone for gamers and photographers alike

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is one of the latest affordable flagship devices to launch. There is not a huge difference between this and the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G that preceded it earlier this year. However, it ditches the 90Hz AMOLED display in favour of a 144Hz IPS display coming in at a lower RRP…

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro launched for 550-Euros / £500 – Mi 10T for 449-Euros / £400 – £100 extra for a 108MP camera
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro launched for 550-Euros / £500 – Mi 10T for 449-Euros / £400 – £100 extra for a 108MP camera

Xiaomi has officially launched its latest affordable flagship phones, the Mi 10T series. The two main phones have been heavily leaked and there is nothing particularly surprising to announce, the one bit of information we found out today was the pricing. Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10T = 108MP sensor There is basically no difference…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Mediatek Dimensity 800 Compared – How does the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite stack up against the OPPO Reno4 5G?
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Mediatek Dimensity 800 Compared – How does the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite stack up against the OPPO Reno4 5G?

Today, Xiaomi was the first company to launch a phone with the brand new affordable 5G chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 750G. Priced at just 279-Euros, this is incredible value for money. Related: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Snapdragon 765G & 730G & 690 Compared The chipset inside the Xiaomi should trade blows with its bigger,…

Oppo Reno4 Z 5G may launch in the UK tomorrow with MediaTek Dimensity 800. Realme may follow next week with a Dimensity based phone with a 125W UltraDart charger
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Oppo Reno4 Z 5G may launch in the UK tomorrow with MediaTek Dimensity 800. Realme may follow next week with a Dimensity based phone with a 125W UltraDart charger

This is 100% speculation made by myself based on launches in the next few days and current phones available in other regions. MediaTek has officially announced that the Dimensity 800 will be coming to Europe with a launch planned this week. When I pressed my PR contact further, I was given the official statement from…

Redmi K30 Ultra Review – Amazing hardware but I wouldn’t recommend UK buyers importing it
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Redmi K30 Ultra Review – Amazing hardware but I wouldn’t recommend UK buyers importing it

feature the flagship Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ chipset and has allowed Redmi to reduce the price compared to the Qualcomm equipped Redmi K30 Pro, while also improving the display to 120Hz. With this being a flagship spec phone priced at just $349.00, my impulse took over me and I bought it from Giztop. I actually ended…

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra vs Mi 10 Pro vs Mi 10 – A new periscope camera & faster charging but not much else, suggest leaks
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra vs Mi 10 Pro vs Mi 10 – A new periscope camera & faster charging but not much else, suggest leaks

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is expected to be announced later today offering a couple of impressive improvements to the existing Mi 10 Pro but nothing substantial elsewhere. With this information being based on leaks and rumours, nothing is confirmed yet, but I will update the post with the official information when available. Qualcomm Snapdragon…

Xiaomi, Redmi & POCO phones that will be upgraded to Android 11 with MIUI 12
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Xiaomi, Redmi & POCO phones that will be upgraded to Android 11 with MIUI 12

The Android 11 beta launched in June, and it is likely the Google Pixel 4a will be the first phone launched using it out of the box. The beta is currently available now, and both OnePlus and Xiaomi were the first companies that were eligible to try out the beta builds. Now a full list…