Xiaomi, OPPO working on respective in-display camera technology

The fight for a true bezel-less display may be over soon. That is, if the under display camera technology Xiaomi and OPPO are introducing will be implemented very shortly. Nothing is final and authorized yet but the two Chinese OEM are both showing off what appears to be a hidden selfie camera below the display. We don’t see any notch nor a camera hole. Oppo’s version shows slighter bezels though compared to Xiaomi’s. This isn’t the first time we’re hearing about the tech. If you may keep in mind, an LG patent showed a fullscreen phone with in display camera.

LG’s idea was exposed to us previous year but it’s only now we’re seeing a genuine, working sample. We can’t say what Xiaomi and OPPO are showing off are one and the similar but we’re not surprised these Chinese OEMs are first.

Xiaomi simply wants to provide us a sneak peek at the future and this under-display camera technology could be a leader.

Aside from OPPO, Xiaomi, and LG, we recognize Samsung is also looking into the full-screen smartphone technology. It previously started by launching phones with camera holes in front but a completely bezel-less screen is the eventual goal.

Do you want a sneak peek at the future? Here you go…introducing you to Under-Display Camera technology!#Xiaomi #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/d2HL6FHkh1

— Xiaomi #5GIsHere (@Xiaomi) June 3, 2019

For those seeking the perfect, notchless smartphone screen experience – prepare to be amazed. 📲

You are taking a very first look at our under-display selfie camera technology. RT! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FrqB6RiJaY

— OPPO (@oppo) June 3, 2019

LG’s former design was thought to arrive with a slider design. That is another option but the patent said a full screen phone with under display camera.

The idea of a bezel-less phone first started when the notch idea came. The objective was to bring a bigger screen actual estate. If a selfie camera is hidden or is set in a different position, then the larger the chance of a superior display.

From notch to camera hole to pop-up or hidden cameras, the bezel-less vision is coming closer and closer to realism. Now let’s wait and see for any declaration from either Xiaomi or OPPO.

Xiaomi foldable phone showing once again in a video

Xiaomi foldable phone

Xiaomi isn’t a stranger to latest and innovative technologies. In fact, it has become preferred because the Chinese OEM knows the gadget business very well. The brand launches high-specced smartphones at reasonable prices alongside many smart devices. It is now considered a lifestyle brand because it has reached numerous areas of our life. After exciting us with a Super Charge Turbo charger and the Black Shark 2, Xiaomi is teasing an innovative foldable phone. It’s been doing so since the previous year although no significant information is being shared.

We started the year with a Xiaomi foldable phone being demoed in a cryptic video. The prototype and demo video by a company administrative was real.

The foldable phone won’t be announced anytime soon but we believe it’s previously working. Some renders have surfaced showing an outward display.

Just recently, another demo video popped up showing the Xiaomi foldable phone in action

It is one fast video but we can say the foldable phone by Xiaomi has the potential to beat the Huawei Mate X and the Samsung Galaxy Fold. We have no idea about the specs but we’re assuming they will be premium.

We’re probably looking at at least 12GB of RAM, 128GB onboard storage space, or the most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. The display appears a bit square when opened. The two-fold outward design seems enhanced than the others we’ve seen but let’s wait and see for the actual device.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming phone finally drops

There really is no stopping Xiaomi. The Chinese OEM has been rolling out latest smartphones left and right through its numerous sub-brands. After the flagship Mi 9, there is the Redmi 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7, and the Mi Mix 3 5G variant. The Poco F2 was supposed over the weekend but it turned out to be fake. Not that we doubt a second-gen Pocophone will be obtainable but it’s not ready yet. Today, and after a few speculations, we’re seeing the genuine Black Shark 2.

Back in October previous year, we told you about the Black Shark 2. It wasn’t last yet but we knew the gaming phone would be arriving soon.

We said previous month rollout will be in a couple of months but the official launch has previously happened. Now we can tell you the sub-brand of Xiaomi has set a new definition in gaming.

Black Shark has introduced the next-gen gaming smartphone in China with the goal of besting the rivals. Thanks to the efforts of everyone in Black Shark where everybody is a passionate gamer, the Black Shark 2 is said to be the ‘best mobile gaming device‘ today in the market in terms of Gaming Control, Gaming Performance, Hearing, Vibration, and Vision.

The Black Shark 2 comes prepared with a max of 12GB RAM, 256GB onboard storage space, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. A direct touch liquid cooling system 3.0 helps keep things cool mainly when things get intense.

Black Shark 2 features a Ludicrous Mode that brings the phone into a “Sport Mode” which means CPU power will be all out. Other special features of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 include 27w quick charging, 4000mAh battery, X+2 Antenna for stronger connection anywhere, Shark Space-Immersive Gaming mode,

The Black Shark team describes the smartphone offers the lowest latency screen touch in the world, most superior Master Touch, TrueClarity MEMC Technology, first DSP used on a smartphone, TrueView Multi-adaptive Display, and HDR Gaming View. As for the specs, check out the Black Shark 2 key specs under:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Adreno 640

• Display: 6.39-inch AMOLED, 19.5:9 Full screen display, 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution

• Dimensions: 163.61mm X 75.01mm x 8.77mm

• Weight: 205g

• Battery: 4000mAh

• RAM: 8GB or 12GB

• Storage: 128GB or 256GB

• Cam: 12MP + 20MP (rear)

• Cam: 12MP PDAF (front)

• Connectivity: WiFi, LTE, GPS

• Others: Gravity sensor, ambient light, gyroscope, proximity, fingerprint sensor, ForceTouch sensor

The Black Shark 2 is presently listed on Mi.com with a ¥3499 price tag which is around $520 in the US for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage space. Its 256GB model is ¥3799. The 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage and 12GB + 256GB cost ¥3199 and ¥4199. Choose between the Frozen Silver or Shadow Black color.

Xiaomi Redmi Go India launch confirmed for March 19: price,Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Go is an entry-level phone that runs Google’s Android Go edition

Xiaomi Redmi Go, the company’s first Android Go variant Smartphone, will launch in India on March 19. The company has sent out media invites for an occasion in New Delhi, which will start at 11:30 am. The word ‘GO’ is highlighted in the invite, followed by hashtag #MiForYou, confirming the launch on Redmi Go in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Go is an entry-level phone that runs Google’s Android Go edition that has been designed to run smoothly on phones with 1GB RAM or less. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) and customized apps like Gmail Go, Assistant Go, Maps Go, etc pre-installed.

Xiaomi Redmi Go was before announced in the European market for a starting price of 80 euros, which is around Rs 6,500 on conversion. In the Philippines, it was launched at a price of PHP 3,990 (Rs 5,426 approximately). In India, the phone will probably be priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000, though we will have to wait for the official launch to know more.

In terms of specifications, Xiaomi Redmi Go has a 5-inch HD declaration or 720p screen with a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. It sports a metallic casing design. Redmi Go has a dual microphone and bottom-facing speaker.

Redmi Go is power-driven by 1.GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage space, expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. In India, the phone could be available in blue, black, and red colour options.

Xiaomi Redmi Go features an 8MP back camera with support for 1080p video recording, HDR, and more. The front camera is 5MP. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery, claimed to offer up to 10 hours of battery life. It supports dual nano SIM card slots in adding up to a microSD card slot.

Xiaomi Mi 9 with Snapdragon 855, 48MP main camera launched: Price, specifications

Xiaomi Mi 9 sports a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP primary sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 9 today at an occasion in China. This is the first phone to be power-driven by the Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 855 processor. The price of the phone starts with Yuan 3,300 which translates to approx Rs 35,000.

Xiaomi has also announced the Mi 9 SE, a cheaper variant of the flagship Mi 9 that will be power-driven by Snapdragon 712 processor and Mi 9 Transparent version with upgraded camera specifications.

Along with the phone, Xiaomi has also launched the speculated 10,000 mAh wireless power bank priced Yuan 149 (approx Rs 1,500) with 10W charging and a wireless charger worth Yuan 99 (approx Rs 1,000 ) with 20W charging.

Xiaomi Mi 9 price
The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage space variant of Mi 9 has been priced at Yuan 3,300 (approx Rs 35,000), the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version priced at Yuan 3,500 (approx Rs 37,000), and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage edition costs Yuan 3,700 (approx Rs 39,000).

Mi 9 Transparent version comes with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage space and costs Yuan 3,999 (approx Rs 42,000). Mi 9 SE will start from Yuan 1,999 (approx Rs 21,000).

Mi 9 will be obtainable for pre-order on February 20 at 6pm, and February 26 for open sale across mi.com and Xiaomi’s major sales channels in China

Xiaomi Mi 9 design and display
XIaomi Mi 9 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Samsung AMOLED display, 19.5:9 aspect ratios and 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone has a water drop notch on the front and an ultra-thin chin at the bottom. The company says it is 40 slighter than the chin of Mi 8. The display has 103.8 percent NTSC super wide colour gamut and up to 600 nits brightness.

The phone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 guard. Xiaomi says the fingerprint scanner is faster than the preceding generation. Mi 9 also comes with improved eye protection on the display and improved colour reproduction in bright sunlight. The phone has been launched in three colour options– Lavender Violet, Piano Black, and Ocean Blue.

Xiaomi Mi 9 processor, RAM and battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 is power-driven by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and has been launched in three storage space options– 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

Snapdragon 855 processor is 5G prepared and has a 7 nm design as well, clocked at 2.4 GHz. The battery on the device is 3300 mAh and it comes with 20W fast-charging.

Xiaomi Mi 9 camera specifications and features

Xiaomi Mi 9 has a triple camera arrangement at the back which can record 960 FPS super slow motion videos. The primary lens is a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.75 aperture, which also supports 4-in-1 Super Pixel– Xiaomi’s name for pixel binning that combines data from four pixels into one to capture 12MP shots. The 48MP of 0.8 microns pixel size combine to become 1.6 microns for 12MP photographs.

The other lens on the triple camera system is the 16MP Samsung S5K3M5 ultra wide-angle lens with a 117-degree field of view (FOV). The aperture of the lens is f/2.2 and the pixel size is 1.0 microns. This sensor also supports 4cm macro photography, which means the camera can lock focus at a distance of 4 cm from the subject as different to general 10 cm focus distance.

The third camera on the back of Xiaomi Mi 9 is a 12MP Sony IMX481 telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture, 1.0-micron pixel size. Xiaomi claims that the lens can take obvious shots with 2X optical zoom. For selfies, Mi 9 has a 20MP front camera with AI beautification features.