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Redmi announced the launch of its K90 series flagship smartphones, including the K90 Pro Max and the standard K90. The K90 Pro Max emphasizes "acoustics" as its biggest selling point, not only inviting artist Eason Chan to be its "Acoustic Ambassador," but also collaborating with Bose for the first time to integrate a dedicated 7W subwoofer on the back of the phone, paired with dual speakers at the top and bottom to create a 2.1-channel stereo system. The K90 Pro Max features a Bose subwoofer and a Real RGB OLED display panel. In terms of design, the K90 Pro Max's back cover echoes the Xiaomi 17 Pro, offering black and white versions with a standard glass material, as well as a "Denim Edition" with a vegan leather material that gives it a denim-like look. The phone weighs 218 grams and is only 7.9mm thick. Redmi emphasizes that the additional subwoofer opening does not affect its IP68 dust and water resistance rating. Regarding the screen, the K90 Pro Max uses the same 6.9-inch Real RGB OLED display panel as the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, with a resolution of 2608 x 1200. Redmi points out that because this new technology has a complete RGB sub-pixel arrangement and can emit light independently, it can effectively reduce pixel density loss, making its 420 PPI display density performance comparable to a 2K resolution display panel, but with potentially lower power consumption than a 1.5K resolution display panel. Core specifications: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 7560mAh battery. In terms of core hardware, Redmi...

At the Xiaomi Smart Home & Car Ecosystem Launch Event, Xiaomi announced the REDMI K80 Ultra, which not only enhances performance and battery life but also features comprehensive upgrades in texture, heat dissipation, and protective design, targeting heavy users seeking a flagship experience. The REDMI K80 Ultra continues the minimalist design style, featuring a metal frame and a glass fiber back cover, and is available in four colors: gray, white, blue, and green. It weighs 219 grams and is 8.18mm thick, supporting IP68/69 dust and water resistance for enhanced durability. For the screen, the REDMI K80 Ultra uses a 6.83-inch, 1.5K resolution AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 3000 nits. It is protected by Xiaomi's Dragon Crystal Glass, which is enhanced for scratch resistance, and also includes an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. In terms of hardware specifications, the REDMI K80 Ultra is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor, integrating an independent AI module and REDMI's self-developed D2 display chip, supporting hardware-level image super-resolution to enhance gaming and multimedia visual effects. It features a 7410mAh battery, supporting 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging technology, providing stable power and effective heat dissipation for extended gaming sessions or high-load tasks. For its imaging system, the REDMI K80 Ultra features a 5000MP wide-angle lens with OIS optical image stabilization, an 800MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2000MP front-facing camera. It also incorporates a symmetrical dual-speaker system and a large ultra-wideband X-axis linear motor. The REDMI K80 Ultra is available in 12GB and 16GB memory configurations, and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage options, with a suggested retail price starting at RMB 2599. It will be available in the Chinese market starting today.

Following the launch of numerous mid-to-high-end smartphones by various brands, Xiaomi has also announced the new Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, boasting a massive 7550mAh battery for extended battery life. While claiming approximately 2.15 days of battery life (longer than the 1.84 days of the previously released Redmi Turbo 4), the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro doesn't exhibit the significant thickness and weight of previous high-capacity battery phones, measuring only 7.98mm thick and weighing 219 grams. It supports 90W fast charging with a dedicated charging cable and also supports 22.5W reverse charging. The processor is upgraded to a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and it features a 6.83-inch, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate flat OLED narrow-bezel screen with IP66/68/69 water and dust resistance. It offers 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage options. The camera setup includes a 2000MP front-facing camera, a 5000MP optically stabilized wide-angle lens, and an 800MP ultra-wide-angle lens. In addition to the standard version, Xiaomi is also offering a Harry Potter special edition of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, featuring a unique back cover design and exclusive protective case accessories. The suggested retail price starts at RMB 1999 for the standard Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, while the Harry Potter special edition is priced at RMB 2799. The newly released 3A charging cable is priced at RMB 9.9.

Last year, the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, equipped with Google Gemini AI services, were launched globally, while the Redmi Note 14 series, launched simultaneously in the Chinese market, was released today (January 10th) in Taiwan. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Redmi Note 14 Pro, along with the Redmi Note 14 and a 4G-only Redmi Note 14, were launched separately. Both the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ are designed to withstand a 1.8-meter vertical drop onto a marble surface and boast an IP69 water and dust resistance rating, as well as 24-hour water resistance at a depth of 2 meters. In terms of processor specifications, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor...

Following MediaTek's recent announcement of the new Dimensity 8400 processor, Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Turbo 4, which uses the Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor. In addition to the Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, the Redmi Turbo 4 features a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 512GB of storage. It has a 6550mAh battery and supports 90W wired fast charging. For the camera, the Redmi Turbo 4 features a 2000MP front-facing camera, a 5000MP wide-angle lens with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and optical image stabilization, and an 800MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Redmi Turbo 4 will be available in the Chinese market starting today, with a suggested retail price starting from RMB 1999. It will be available in three colors: Auspicious Cloud White, Light Sea Green, and Shadow Black.

Following the announcement of the Xiaomi 15 series, its first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Xiaomi recently announced the new Redmi K80 series. The high-end Redmi K80 Pro also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while the standard Redmi K80 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Both phones feature a 6.67-inch, 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate flat OLED display with a peak brightness of 1800 nits. They also support in-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition and IP68/69 dust and water resistance, protected by Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0. Other specifications include 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The Redmi K80 has a 6550mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, while the Redmi K80 Pro has a 6000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 60W wireless fast charging. Regarding the camera, both phones feature a 2000MP front-facing camera. The main camera boasts a 1/1.56-inch, 50MP wide-angle lens with the Xiaomi Light Hunter 800 sensor (OmniVision OV5000E), paired with an 800MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 200MP macro lens. The Redmi K80 Pro upgrades the ultra-wide-angle lens to a 3200MP sensor and the macro lens to a 5000MP 2.5x telephoto lens, also featuring a 10cm macro close-up function. In addition to the standard and Pro versions, Xiaomi also offers a Champion Edition based on the Pro version, designed with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO in mind, featuring 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, available in black and green. The Redmi K80 series will start at RMB 2499 and is available for pre-order in the Chinese market starting today.

Xiaomi earlier announced the global launch of the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, both equipped with Google Gemini AI services, in Berlin, Germany, along with other new products such as the Mi Band 9. In the Chinese market, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 14 series, emphasizing a durable design and larger battery capacity. ▲ Xiaomi 14T Series Unveiled The Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, launched globally, both feature an AOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch feedback rate, and a peak brightness of 4000 nits. They also utilize the Xiaomi 3D IceLoop cooling system, have IP68 water and dust resistance, and run Xiaomi's HyperOS operating system. Both phones also feature Google Circle to Search and Google Gemini AI services, including AI-powered translation, note-taking, recording, captioning, shooting, portrait photography, and image editing. The Xiaomi 14T uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra processor, offering 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage with 8GB of additional storage, and 512GB and 16GB of additional storage. It has a 5000mAh battery and supports 67W HyperCharge wired fast charging. ▲Xiaomi 14T...

At this launch event, Xiaomi also unveiled the Redmi K70 series, a new phone emphasizing cost-effectiveness. The Redmi K70 Ultra features the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, a dedicated D1 GPU, and the Rage Engine 3.0, and is touted as a "performance king." In terms of appearance, the Redmi K70 Ultra is largely unchanged from previous models. It maintains the same 6.67-inch flat screen with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It also features an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, and comes with either 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The battery is 5500mAh and supports 120W wired fast charging. Other features include IP68 water and dust resistance, and it is available in black, white, and blue. As for the camera system, the front-facing camera uses a 20-megapixel sensor, while the rear main camera consists of a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Xiaomi has also collaborated with Lamborghini Squadra Corse to launch the Redmi K70 Ultra Champion Edition. Based on the Redmi K70 Ultra, its design is inspired by the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 race car. The RAM has been increased to 24GB, and the storage capacity to 2TB. It comes in orange and green. The suggested retail price for the Redmi K70 Ultra will start at RMB 2599, while the Redmi K70 Ultra Champion Edition will be priced at RMB 3999. Both will be available in the Chinese market initially, with a potential international release later. The new wearable devices unveiled at the same time include the Xiaomi Mi Band 9 (made of metal and ceramic), the flagship Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, and the new true wireless earbuds Xiaomi Buds 5. The Mi Band 9 features 20 vibration modes, supports 25 usage scenarios, over 150 sports recording functions, 5ATM water resistance, and a battery life of up to 21 days. It also comes with various wristband accessories and collaborates with Ubisoft's Just Dance game to offer exclusive motion-sensing gameplay. The Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport features a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display screen protected by sapphire crystal. The watch body and crown are made of titanium, emphasizing its suitability for outdoor environments. It's equipped with a Unisoc W117 processor, supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou positioning. It also supports offline maps, track-based return, straight-line return, deviation alerts, barometric altitude warnings, and can even measure the wearer's lactate threshold to assess their aerobic endurance.

Following last year's Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which also adopted the "Turbo" name, Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Turbo 3, also bearing the "Turbo" name. A Harry Potter co-branded version was also released, along with a co-branded Redmi Pad Pro and Xiaomi's first open-back earphones. The Redmi Turbo 3 comes in black, gold, and green, and features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and a 6.67-inch 1.5K resolution OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, paired with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. The battery is 5000mAh and supports 90W wired fast charging. The camera setup includes a 2000MP front-facing camera, a 5000MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization and a Sony LYT-600 sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Harry Potter co-branded version features the Hogwarts School of Design emblem on the back and SIM card ejector tool, along with numerous other Harry Potter elements. A protective case and a Diagon Alley-themed scene are also available. The hardware specifications include 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The simultaneously launched Redmi Pad Pro uses a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, a 12.1-inch 2.5K resolution LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage. It has a 10000mAh battery and supports 33W wired fast charging. The Redmi Pad Pro Harry Potter co-branded version also features the Hogwarts School of Design emblem and includes an acceptance letter envelope as a carrying case. It has 800GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The suggested retail price for the Redmi Turbo 3 will start at RMB 1999. Redmi Turbo...

Following the announcement of the flagship mobile computing platform Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 last October, Qualcomm unsurprisingly launched the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 computing platform before its annual technology conference this year. Xiaomi will be the first to launch a device equipped with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and other mobile phone brands including iQOO and realme will also release devices using this platform. Previously, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could handle computing scales of 13 billion and 2 billion parameters, and up to 10 billion parameters. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 can also handle 10 billion parameters, meaning it can drive larger-scale artificial intelligence models on mobile devices. This allows for the use of automatically generated AI-driven virtual assistant services, more diverse image and video generation tools, and enables camera functions to process more detailed information through AI technology, such as significantly enhancing the brightness of low-light images. In gaming, it further enhances the performance of AAA games and improves the visual experience through real-time ray tracing in hardware processing. Audio processing is also significantly improved thanks to Snapdragon Sound technology. For connectivity, it integrates the Snapdragon X70 5G modem and the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 system, enabling faster 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connections. Other features include enhanced wireless connectivity through Snapdragon Seamless Experience and robust data security with Snapdragon Secure. Overall, the Snapdragon 8s Gen...